Obituaries

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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.

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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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Jun 20, 2020

TEMPLETON – Evelyn L. (Coderre) Morlock, 91, of Baldwinville, left us to be with Jesus and to be reunited with her late husband of 68 years, Kenneth R. Morlock, on Saturday, June 20, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Florence Coderre.

She leaves one daughter, Joyce Robertson and her husband Chuck of Baldwinville;...

Jun 18, 2020

WINCHENDON - James A. Lemmer, 48, of 27 Old County Road, died peacefully Thursday, June 18, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Winchendon on March 6, 1972, son of Robert A. Lemmer of Winchendon and the late B. Ruth (O’Malley) Van Zandt.  James had attended Montachusett Regional Vocational High School....

Jun 18, 2020

WINCHENDON – Elizabeth T. “Betty” Owen, 91, of 207 Pearl Street, died peacefully at home Thursday, June 18, 2020 with her family at her side.

One of eleven children, she was born in Bath, ME on May 13, 1929, the daughter of the late William A. and Eleanor Theresa (Foster) Hill Sr.  Betty lived in Bath for...

Jun 10, 2020

TEMPLETON – Marilyn “Cushie” (Quinlisk) Arsenault, 90, of Baldwinville, died Wednesday evening, June 10, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on March 5, 1930, daughter of the late Leon and Isabelle (Whitney) Quinlisk and was a graduate of Templeton High School Class of 1948.  She had...