Obituaries

May 12, 2020

On May 12, 2020 Robert F. Macomber left this world to be with his Heavenly Father. He was born in Gardner on June 26, 1946 and lived in Winchendon most of his life. For 8 years he enjoyed his lakefront home in Eagle Lake, Maine.

Bob resided with his wife, Nancy of 39 years on Joslin Road...

May 11, 2020

ASHBURNHAM – Keith P. Swenson Sr., 69, of 18 Christmas Tree Drive, died peacefully of renal failure Monday afternoon, May 11, 2020 at his home, with his family at his side.

He was born in Worcester on December 4, 1950, son of the late Donald and Muriel (Harvey) Swenson and grew up in Worcester.  He had lived...

May 10, 2020

Walter J. Mikas Jr., a devoted husband, father, friend and grampy, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Sunday evening, May 10, 2020, with his family at his side.

He was born in Worcester on February 6, 1942, son of the late Walter and Mary (Gaidanowicz) Mikas but lived in Gardner for most of his...

May 7, 2020

GARDNER – Paul W. Ronn, 80, of 145 Prospect Street, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 7, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on October 30, 1939, son of the late Waino and Helmi (Sund) Ronn and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.  Paul was a 1957 graduate of Gardner High School and attended...

May 5, 2020

WINCHENDON – Roland O. Martineau, 96, formerly of Fitchburg, Harvard, Winchendon and Westminster, died peacefully Tuesday evening, May 5, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Leominster on April 22, 1924, son of the late Leon and Blandine (Beland) Martineau and lived in Fitchburg for many years, where he raised his family.  In...

May 5, 2020

WINCHENDON – Dorothy J. Legree, 78, formerly of 127 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 5, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, with her family at her side.

She was born in Shirley on April 16, 1942, daughter of the late John and Marie (Lamore) Bulger and grew up in Shirley.  She later moved to Fitchburg...

May 3, 2020

WINCHENDON - Barbara E. (Nadeau) Lafrennie, 70, of 51 Baldwinville State Rd Winchendon, died Sunday, May 3rd, at Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster. She was born in Winchendon, MA. on July 20, 1949, daughter of the late Russell C. and Eleanor L (Monette) Nadeau and was a graduate of Murdock High School and Mt. Wachusett Community College with an Associate...

May 3, 2020

WESTMINSTER - David M. Fix, 72, of 15 Mossman Road, died peacefully Sunday evening, May 3, 2020 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born on May 14, 1947, son of the late Myer and Concetta (Mancuso) Fix and grew up in Fitchburg.  Dave was a 1965 graduate of Fitchburg High School and...

May 3, 2020

GARDNER – Mary F. (Macomber) Julian, 70, formerly of Winchendon and Gardner, died peacefully Sunday morning, May 3, 2020 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

She was born in Gardner on January 6, 1950, daughter of the late Clarence and Claire (Bailey) Macomber and grew up in Winchendon.  Mary was a 1968 graduate of Murdock High School and...

Apr 30, 2020

WINCHENDON – Joanne M. Hajkowski, 86, of 66 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Thursday, April 30, 2020 in her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Bridgewater, Maine on July 2, 1933, daughter of the late Donald and Maxine (Brewer) Hartley and had lived in Winchendon since 1982.

Joanne had worked...

Apr 28, 2020

WINCHENDON – Henry J. McPhee, 91, of 45 Hale Street, died peacefully Tueday morning, April 28, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Boston on July 4, 1928, son of the late Henry B. and Sarah (MacDonald) McPhee and grew up in Boston, where he graduated from Boston Trade School.  Henry proudly served his country...

Apr 26, 2020

TEMPLETON - Patricia R. Brady, 84, of 11 Sunrise Drive, passed on peacefully Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2020 in her home with her family at her side.

She was born in Middleborough, MA on September 13, 1935, daughter of the late John M. and Angela (Ambrosini) Brady and grew up in Maine.  A graduate of Hyde Park...

Apr 26, 2020

WINCHENDON – Wayne A. Sawyer, 62, of 55 Woodlawn Street, died peacefully Sunday morning, April 26, 2020 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer, with his loved ones at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on June 13, 1957, son of the late Maurice J. and June A (Ackert) Sawyer and lived here for most of...

Apr 25, 2020

WINCHENDON – Robert A. Helie, 79, of 3 Congress Road, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on May 29, 1940, son of the late William and Phoebe (Duquette) Helie and was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

Bob was educated in Winchendon...

Apr 24, 2020

TEMPLETON – John L. Basso, 80, Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday morning, April 24, 2020 in his home with his loving children by his side. He is now reunited with his wife Sally (Wetzler) Basso who passed away March 29, 2009.

He was born in Gardner on February 21, 1940, son of the late John and Marguerite (Cherichetti) Basso...

Apr 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Bruce A. “Goose” Harrington, 62, of 13 Mill Glen Road, died Friday, April 24, 2020 in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Gardner on December 28, 1957, son of the late Roger and Helen (Moore) Harrington Sr. and grew up in Fitchburg.  Bruce had lived...

Apr 24, 2020

WINCHENDON – Mary E. (Underwood) Haskins, 96, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday afternoon, April 24, 2020 in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

She was born in Antrim, NH on August 28, 1923, daughter of the late Maurice L. and Gladys M. (Sargent) Underwood and was a1941 graduate of Murdock High School.  Mary was a resident of Winchendon for most...

Apr 23, 2020

BOSTON – Dr. Jerome M. Listernick, 87, a former allergist in the Chestnut Hill area of Boston, died April 23, 2020 in West Roxbury Veterans’ Administration Hospital.

He was born in Everett on September 29, 1932, the only child of Abraham and Isabelle Listernick and grew up in Everett, graduating from Everett High School in 1950, where...

Apr 21, 2020

WINCHENDON – Roberta Jane “Bobbie” Long, 78, of 106 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Tuesday morning, April 21, 2020 at Alliance Health in Baldwinville, where she lived since August 2019.  While living at Alliance Health, Bobbie made friends with each person she met.  The incredible staff cared deeply for her and were her extended family.

She was born...

Apr 20, 2020

WINCHENDON – James E. Richards, 81, of 122 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Monday evening, April 20, 2020 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on February 10, 1939, son of the late Arthur E. and Marion R. (Jelley) Richards and was a 1956 graduate of Murdock High School.  Following graduation, Jim entered the Coast Guard...