Obituaries

Nov 16, 2019

ROYALSTON – James E. Kelley, 78, of Royalston, died at home Saturday morning, November 16, 2019, with his family at his side.

He was born in Framingham, MA on July 31, 1941, son of the late Earl J. and Vera F. (Leach) Kelley and had lived in Royalston for 20 years.  Jim had previously lived in Athens,...

Nov 15, 2019

WINCHENDON – Phyllis E. Kendall, 88, formerly of 286 Spring Street, died peacefully Friday morning, November 15, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

A lifelong resident of Winchendon, she was born on July 17, 1931, daughter of the late Curtice H. and Amanda M. (Guy) Kendall and was a 1949 graduate of Murdock High School.  Later...

Nov 14, 2019

WINCHENDON – Edward P. Gray, 53, of 98 Glenallen Street, died Thursday evening, November 14, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Ruislit, England on June 3, 1966 and came to this country as an infant.  He lived in Winchendon for 14 years.

Ed worked as an engineer at the Boxboro Regency Hotel...

Nov 13, 2019

RINDGE, NH – Mildred O. (Gates) Noftle, 90, of 34 Sears Road, died peacefully in her home Wednesday morning, November 13, 2019, with her daughter at her side.

She was born in Saugus on November 4, 1929, the youngest of ten children of the late Elder C. and Mildred (Campbell) Gates and was a graduate of Saugus...

Nov 8, 2019

WINCHENDON – Virginia M. (LaFalam) O’Malley, 95, formerly of 122 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Friday morning, November 8, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Attawaugan, CT on May 23, 1924, daughter of the late Frank and Virginia (Rosbury) LaFalam and lived in Winchendon for most of...

Nov 8, 2019

WINCHENDON – Eric F. Schulz, 61, of 514 Brown Street, died Friday afternoon, November 8, 2019 in Westminster from injuries suffered in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born in Norwood on April 21, 1958, son of the late Carl Frank and Marie Frances (Grundy) Schulz.  He grew up in Dedham and in Ashburnham, where he graduated...

Nov 7, 2019

KENLY, NC - Lucien B. Belletete, 89, formerly of 73 Michaels Lane, Baldwinville, MA, died peacefully on Thursday morning, November 7, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Lucien (Bernard) was born in Winchendon, MA on April 12, 1930, the eldest son of the late Charles and Marie (Roy) Belletete.  He lived in Winchendon...

Oct 31, 2019

WINCHENDON – Katherine A. “Rookie” Flint, 78, of 142 Pleasant Street, died peacefully Thursday evening, October 31, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on July 17, 1941, daughter of the late Harry and Pauline E. (Lafond) Diamantopoulos and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Oct 30, 2019

TEMPLETON – Richard C. Stanley, 78, of 134 Barre Road, died Wednesday morning, October 30, 2019 in Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster with his family at his side, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Gardner on June 11, 1941, son of the late Richard C. and Agnes (O’Connell) Stanley and attended the former Templeton...

Oct 30, 2019

ATHOL – Edward M. Zajac, 91, of 171 South Royalston Road, died Wednesday evening, October 30, 2019 in Applewood Home for Elders, Athol, with his family at his side.

He was born in Utica, New York on June 30, 1928, son of the late Martin and Genevieve (Warchalowiski) Zajac and lived in Athol for many years.

Oct 27, 2019

FITCHBURG – Robert A. Vaillancourt, 52, of 35 Holt Street, formerly of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday, October 27, 2019 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Winchendon on April 7, 1967, son of the late Ronald H and Rosalie P. (Therrien) Vaillancourt and grew up in this area....

Oct 27, 2019

WINCHENDON – Maureen A. (Austin) Russell, 66, of 158 Spruce Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2019 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner, Ma on March 6, 1953, daughter of the late Maurice and Blanche (Progen) Austin and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Oct 27, 2019

TEMPLETON – Barry M. Fadden, of 101 Depot Road, East Templeton, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, October 27, 2019 at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Ecorse, Michigan on July 6, 1946, son of the late Neal O. and Betty F. (Pillon) Fadden and grew up in Michigan.  Barry was a graduate...

Oct 25, 2019

WINCHENDON – Charles Parmenter Sr., 74, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner and formerly of Winchendon, passed peacefully on October 25, 2019.

He was born in Rindge, NH on December 31, 1944, son of the late Robert and Ruby (Pike) Parmenter and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

Charlie worked over 30 years as...

Oct 25, 2019

FITCHBURG – Marie A. (Nelson) Krawchuk, 74, of Fitchburg, died Friday morning, October 25, 2019 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Leominster on July 24, 1945, daughter of the late James and Mary (Pignatelli) Nelson and graduated from Leominster High School.  At the age of 46, she...

Oct 25, 2019

WINCHENDON – Florence R. (LeClair) Roberge, 85, of 16 Ready Drive, died peacefully Friday afternoon, October 25, 2019 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner with her family at her side.

She was born in Fitchburg on July 25, 1934, daughter of the late Philip O. and Clara (Gagne) LeClair and had lived in Winchendon since 2002, after living in...

Oct 24, 2019

WINCHENDON – Bernardito A. Arib, 75, of 437 Maple Street, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, October 24, 2019 in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, with his family at his side.

He was born in Batad Iloilo, Philippines on August 8, 1944, son of the late Anastacio and Carmen (Aribal) Arib Sr. and lived in the Philippines for most...

Oct 21, 2019

TEMPLETON – Brenda J. (Payne) Callahan, 90, of 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville died Monday, October 21, 2019 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Southampton, England on May 23, 1929, daughter of the late Bertram F. and Ida Winifred (Lewis) Payne and came to this country at the age...

Oct 18, 2019

WINCHENDON- Scott A. Lafreniere, 53, a lifelong Winchendon resident, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Heywood Hospital with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on September 3, 1966, son of the late Walter E., and Audrey L. (Gauthier) Lafreniere.

Scott worked as a mason for several years and also did construction...

Oct 17, 2019

WINCHENDON – Ronald S. Vars, 71, of 192 Main Street, died peacefully Thursday morning, October 17th in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after a period of declining health.

He was born in Newport, RI on March 10, 1948, son of the late Edmund and Frances R. (Salmon) Vars Jr and grew up in Stowe, MA.

Ron...