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Norman W. Carlson

Norman W. Carlson

Aug 23, 2020

ROYALSTON - Norman W. Carlson, 77, of 27 Neale Road, South Royalston, died peacefully Sunday morning, August 23, 2020 with his daughter at his side.

He was born in Gardner on January 30, 1943, son of the late Walter and Margaret E. (LeMote) Carlson and was a resident of South Royalston his entire life.  He was a...

Richard L. Nourse

Richard L. Nourse

Aug 21, 2020

TEMPLETON – Richard L. Nourse Sr., 73, of 109 Brooks Village Road, died peacefully Friday evening, August 21, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Worcester on July 19, 1947, son of the late Wesley W. and Marie (Judson) Nourse and grew up in Northborough.

Richard had worked as a truck driver many...

Marlene R. Adams

Marlene R. Adams

Aug 14, 2020

Marlene Ruth (Cutting) Adams, born January 29, 1956, found peace on August 14, 2020, after a long battle with diabetes and liver disease. She joins her husband of 27 years, Richard Adams, their souls reunited at last. She was 64 years old.

A devoted follower of Christ, she was a member of Bethany Bible Chapel in Winchendon....

Lyle F. Newton

Lyle F. Newton

Aug 13, 2020

WINCHENDON – Lyle F. “Red” Newton, 89, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 13, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on July 5, 1931, son of the late Fay H. and Rita B. (Sawtelle) Newton and was a 1949 graduate of Gardner High School.  He had lived in the Winchendon...

Anna R. Roy

Anna R. Roy

Aug 12, 2020

WINCHENDON – Anna R. (LaPlante) Roy, 101, formerly of 108 Summer Street, died peacefully Wednesday evening, August 12, 2020 in Fitchburg HealthCare, with her son at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on September 10, 1918, daughter of the late Joseph and Geraldine (St. Lawrence) LaPlante and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Anna...

Marion E. Witt

Marion E. Witt

Aug 7, 2020

Marion Emily Harrington Witt age 95 passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2020, at 4:45 p.m. in Houston, TX due to complications from COVID 19.

She was the beloved and devoted mother of Richard Phillip Witt, Jr. and Barry Kevin Witt and loving grandmother of Katrina Witt and Julianna Witt. She was predeceased by her loving husband...

Marcia H. Boutelle

Marcia H. Boutelle

Aug 6, 2020

WINCHENDON – Marcia H. Boutelle, 85, of 148 Elm Street, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 13, 1935, daughter of the late Albert L. and Dorothy E. (Barry) Boutelle Jr and was a graduate of Murdock High School. ...

Donald R. Cadieux

Donald R. Cadieux

Aug 6, 2020

Donald R. Cadieux, 84, a native son of Marlborough, MA and long-time resident of

Winchendon, MA peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 6th.

Don had a gift for connecting with people. With his warm, mischievous smile, self assurance,

and friendly, light-hearted manner, he could put anyone at ease. No matter

where...

Valerie Pelchat

Valerie Pelchat

Aug 5, 2020

WINCHENDON – Valerie (Forrest) Pelchat, 65, of 22 Pine Street, died Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester after a long illness.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT on February 22, 1955, daughter of the late Gordon and Marilyn (Stone) Forrest and had lived in Winchendon for many years.

...

Richard A. LaFreniere

Richard A. LaFreniere

Aug 2, 2020

WINCHENDON – Richard A. “Jitter” LaFreniere, 82, of Winchendon, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Winchendon on November 29, 1937, son of the late Maxime J. and Antoinette (Plouffe) LaFreniere, and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

After graduation from Murdock...

Larry E. Girard

Larry E. Girard

Jul 25, 2020

TEMPLETON – Larry E. Girard, 84, of 138 State Road, Baldwinville, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, July 25, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on November 16, 1935, son of the late George J. and Gertrude (Aiken) Girard and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Following graduation, he entered military service,...

Roger N. Legree

Roger N. Legree

Jul 23, 2020

TEMPLETON – Roger N. Legree, 87, of 190 Elm Street, Baldwinville and formerly of Winchendon and Fitchburg, died peacefully Thursday morning, July 23, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Shirley on May 27, 1933, son of the late Wallace and Helen (Gendron) Legree and grew up in Shirley. He...

Dennis B. Casavant

Dennis B. Casavant

Jul 23, 2020

WINCHENDON – Dennis B. Casavant, 78, of Winchendon, a former longtime sergeant of the Gardner Police Department, died peacefully Thursday afternoon in Athol Hospital.

Perhaps the first impression of Dennis was his genial disposition; his sense of humor. He was a Roast Master, literally and generally speaking, but simply used a quick quip when that was all...

Paul H. Hawkins Jr.

Paul H. Hawkins Jr.

Jul 21, 2020

WINCHENDON – Paul H. Hawkins Jr., 64, of 5 Bemis Road, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening, July 21, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Nashua, N.H. on February 24, 1956, son of the late Paul H. and Christine (Martel) Hawkins and grew up in Pepperell.  He had lived in Winchendon since 1985.

Paul...

Rosalie A. Roberts

Rosalie A. Roberts

Jul 19, 2020

WINCHENDON – Rosalie A. (Charlonne) Roberts, 87, of 27 Monadnock Avenue, died peacefully Sunday morning, July 19, 2020 at the home of her son, Philip in Middleboro, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Jaffrey, NH on June 7, 1933, daughter of the late Rosario and Mary (Davis) Charlonne and was a resident of Winchendon...

Dana M. Drew

Dana M. Drew

Jul 8, 2020

PETERBOROUGH, NH – Dana M. Drew, 64, of 11 Cabana Drive, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his summer residence, 7 Maples Campground, Hancock, NH, with his wife and sister Dianne at his side.

He was born in Keene, NH on September 26, 1955, son of Lester Drew and the late Elizabeth (Struthers) Hazelton and was a...

David Robichaud

David Robichaud

Jul 6, 2020

FITCHBURG – David Robichaud, 65, of Fitchburg, formerly of Winchendon died Monday, July 6, 2020.

He was born in Winchendon on November 23, 1954, son of the late George Berthel and Bella T. (LaFortune) Robichaud and was a 1972 graduate of Murdock High School.  He lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

Dave worked...

Sharron L. Tatro

Sharron L. Tatro

Jun 27, 2020

WINCHENDON – Sharron L. Tatro, 58, of 325 Monomonac Road W, died peacefully Saturday, June 27, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

She was born in Gardner on August 30, 1961, daughter of the late John E. and Deanna J. (Lovell) Tatro and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Sharron was a graduate of...

Robin M. Covey

Robin M. Covey

Jun 25, 2020

GARDNER – Robin M. Covey, 59, of 25 Wright Street, died June 25, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Gardner on December 9, 1960, son of the late Earl and Laura (Goodwin) Covey and had lived in the Gardner area for most of his life.

Robin enjoyed fishing,...

Ambrose W. Marean Jr.

Ambrose W. Marean Jr.

Jun 23, 2020

GARDNER – Ambrose W. Marean Jr, 90, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the home of his daughter Jude Burton in Remsen, N.Y.

He was born in Hubbardston on August 28, 1929, son of the late Ambrose W. and Florence M. (Valley) Marean, and was a graduate of Worcester Trade School.

A...

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