Obituaries

Jul 3, 2019

GARDNER – Edith Louise Yleva, 95, formerly of 46 Glenwood Street, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her two close friends at her side.

She was born in Worcester on March 13, 1924, daughter of the late Pehr and Edith C. (Jonson) Jacobson and was a graduate of the former...

Jul 3, 2019

TEMPLETON – Marion Joyce (Brehio) Lancey, 89, formerly of 79 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday evening, July 3, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Baldwinville in her home on Circle Street on January 14, 1930, daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Whitney) Brehio and was...

Jun 30, 2019

MARANA, AZ – Thomas F. Mellen, 68, of Marana, AZ and formerly of Winchendon, died unexpectedly Sunday, June 30, 2019 in his residence.

He was born in Winchendon on July 25, 1950, son of the late Harry Q. and Stella M. (Cieslak) Mellen and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Following high school, Tom proudly served...

Jun 25, 2019

WORCESTER – Patricia Eileen Christopher, 77, died peacefully Tuesday evening, June 25, 2019 in St. Mary’s Health Care Center in Worcester.

She was born in Worcester on August 19, 1941, daughter of the late Joseph J. and Josephine (Rzasa) Christopher.  Pat entered the Sisters of St. Joseph in 1959 and was a Catholic school teacher at St....

Jun 25, 2019

TEMPLETON – June J. (Anderson) Morgan, 97, of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully at her residence Tuesday morning, June 25, 2019 with her family at her side.

She was born in Shawano, Wisconsin on May 6, 1922, daughter of the late Floyd and Lorraine (Tedding) Anderson and graduated from Amberg, WI High School and later graduated...

Jun 24, 2019

GARDNER – Ronald R. LeBlanc, 83, of 390 Temple Street, died Monday, June 24, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a brief illness.

Ron was born in Gardner on January 22, 1936, son of the late Richard and Elise (LeBlanc) LeBlanc.  He was a 1954 graduate of Gardner High School and was a graduate of Fitchburg State...

Jun 21, 2019

ATHOL – Robert A. “Bob” Pervier, 54, of the Athol, Gardner area, peacefully went home to be with his Lord on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, surrounded by his loving family, after fighting a long illness

Bob was born in Gardner on January 9, 1965, son of Irene J. (Brouillet) Pervier of...

Jun 21, 2019

WINCHENDON – Rachel A. (Laplante) Grout, 100, of 464 Central Street, died peacefully Friday afternoon, June 21, 2019 with her family and friends by her side.

Her husband of 57 years, Charles E. Grout died in 2003. She leaves her daughter, Dr. Coral M. Grout of Winchendon, many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rachel was born...

Jun 15, 2019

GARDNER - Paula LaBay (Mitchell) Meador passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019. In her last moments, she was resting comfortably on hospice care after an extended illness.

Paula was born on October 31, 1957, in Gardner, Massachusetts. She was born to Charles and Pauline Mitchell of Baldwinville, Massachusetts. She loved New England and was proud...

Jun 12, 2019

WINCHENDON – Robert S. Till, 89, formerly of 37 Tucker Street, died Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

He was born in Winchendon on December 9, 1929, son of the late Axel Sigfrid and Sanni (Farmi) Till and was a 1947 graduate of Murdock High School.

Bob had worked at General...

Jun 10, 2019

WINCHENDON – Jacqueline (Muldowny) Dwinells, 61, of 36 Converse Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, June 10, 2019 at her residence.

She was born in Lawrence, MA on October 10, 1957, daughter of the late James and Denise (Dubriel) Muldowny and graduated from Lawrence High School.  Jackie had lived in Winchendon for 3 years after living previously in...

Jun 7, 2019

FITCHBURG – Ronald B. Bunker, 66, of 19 Hartland Avenue, died peacefully Friday morning, June 7, 2019 in Fitchburg Healthcare.

He was born in No. Hollywood, CA on January 6, 1953, son of the late Bellamar and Lydia M. (Rios) Bunker and grew up in Georgia, where he graduated from high school. Ron had lived in Fitchburg...

Jun 2, 2019

WINCHENDON – Eligh J. “Peter” Fortine, 63, of 400 Hale Street, died unexpectedly Sunday morning, June 2, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Millinocket, Maine, son of the late Doris E. (Cross) Flagg and Roy A. Fortine, and graduated from Stearns High School in Millinocket.  Peter lived in Fitchburg for many years and moved...

May 30, 2019

RINDGE, NH – Leo J. Ducharme, 80 of Rindge, NH, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.

He was born in Derry, New Hampshire on January 28, 1939 and grew up in Lowell and Somerville, MA.  Leo was a 1957 graduate of Somerville High School.  After graduation he went to work in the advertising...

May 30, 2019

WINCHENDON – Leo P. Desmarais, 87, formerly of 396 Maple Street, died unexpectedly Thursday morning, May 30, 2019 in Heywood Hospital Gardner.

He was born in Greenville, NH on February 28, 1932, son of the late Peter Z. and Germaine M. (Pellerin) Desmarais and lived most of his life in Winchendon.

Leo worked for many...

May 28, 2019

GARDNER, MA -      Barbara H. (Wheelen) Dewey, 93 of Gardner, MA and Scarborough, ME, died Tuesday morning, May 28, 2019 in Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME.

She was born in Gardner on July 2, 1925, daughter of the late William and Florence (Sheldon) Wheelen and was a graduate of Gardner High School.  Barbara had lived in...

May 27, 2019

GARDNER – Patricia A. (Hallock) Landry, 79, formerly of Leo Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, May 27, 2019  after a courageous battle with lewy body disease. She was born in Gardner on April 15, 1940, daughter of the late Leon and Gladys (Coleman) Hallock and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.  Pat was a 1958 graduate of Gardner High...

May 26, 2019

GARDNER – James G. Adams Sr., 66, of 377 Elm Street, died peacefully Sunday evening, May 26, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on August 28, 1952, son of the late Wilbur and Marie (Gauvin) Adams and later lived in Winchendon until moving back to Gardner 16...

May 25, 2019

WINCHENDON — Justin David Phillips, 32, of Winchendon died tragically on May 25, 2019 in Fort McCoy, Fla. while visiting his cousin & friend, John Daniels and his Aunt, Debra Casey-Ovaska.

Justin is the son of Malissa Guertin of Gardner and the late David Phillips. His life partner and mother of his sons, Mallorie Day pre-deceased him....

May 25, 2019

TEMPLETON – Stacey A. LaPointe, 29, of 14 River Road, Baldwinville died unexpectedly Saturday morning, May 25, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Gardner on January 31, 1990, daughter of Robert A. LaPointe of Templeton and Lynn M. (Rathburn) LaPointe of Baldwinville.  Stacey grew up in Baldwinville and attended Murdock High School and Gardner...