Obituaries

Dec 12, 2018

WINCHENDON – Bernard L. Connors, 70, 0f 306 Central Street, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on January 20, 1948 and attended Winchendon schools.  He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal with...

Dec 10, 2018

WINCHENDON – Kerry M. Hanks, 58, of 103 Gardner Road, died peacefully at home Monday, December 10, 2018.

He was born in Gardner on January 14, 1960, son of the late Richard D. and Nancy (LeBlanc) Hanks and was a graduate of Gardner High School.  He and his wife moved to Winchendon in 1981.

Kerry...

Dec 5, 2018

WINCHENDON – Virginia L. (Cloutier) Hardy, 91, of 122 Mill Circle, died at home Wednesday morning, December 5, 2018, with her family at her side, after a period of declining health.

A lifelong resident of Winchendon, she was born August 2, 1927, one of seven children of the late Joseph and Lillian (Tatro) Cloutier.

Virginia...

Dec 2, 2018

WINCHENDON- Mallorie M. Day, of 751 River Street, died unexpectedly December 2, 2018, after being stricken ill at home.

She was born in Leominster October 23, 1988, daughter of Rachel Day of Winchendon and the late Jeff Laramee. She had been working at Gabby’s Restaurant for the past 6 years as a cook. When not working, she...

Dec 1, 2018

WINCHENDON – Noah A. Devine, 75, of 100 Ipswich Drive, died Saturday evening, December 1, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after being stricken ill at home.

He was born in Boston on February 2, 1943, son of the late William and Mildred (Sauve) Devine and grew up in East Boston and Randolph, MA.  He lived in Winchendon...

Nov 29, 2018

FITCHBURG – Michael D. Moore, 59, of Fitchburg, died in his sleep November 29, 2018.

He was born December 8, 1958 in Leominster and lived in Leominster and Fitchburg all his life.  He was a 1977 graduate of Leominster Trade High School.  He worked in the auto body trade for 40 years, 33 of them at Fairbanks...

Nov 24, 2018

WESTMINSTER – Donald A. Twing, 86, of 102 North Common Road, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 24, 2018 at his home, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on June 6, 1932, son of the late Herman S. and Evelyn (Divoll) Twing and was a graduate of Fitchburg High School.

Don...

Nov 22, 2018

WINCHENDON – Silvi (Ots) Marinelli, 80, of Winchendon died peacefully Thursday evening, November 22, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Memorial Campus, Worcester with her family at her side.

She was born in Tallin, Estonia on November 29, 1937, daughter of the late Rein and Linda (Volens)Ots.  Silvi and her family were forced from their home in Estonia...

Nov 11, 2018

WINCHENDON - Fred A. Wood, 77, of 49 Juniper Street, dies peacefully Sunday evening, November 11, 2018 at his home, with his family at his side.

He was born in Tewksbury, MA on June 6, 1941, son of Blanche Wood.  He grew up in Milford and graduated from Milford High School.  Fred had lived in Winchendon for...

Nov 9, 2018

RINDGE, NH - Barry "Jake" Jacob of Rindge NH passed away on Friday November 9th 2018 surrounded by his loved ones.

Jake was born on November 29th 1947 in Brockton MA and spent most of his life in Westfield MA.

He was known for his love of family, friends, cars and old music. He leaves...

Nov 8, 2018

WEST YARMOUTH - Paula L. "Mopsie" Davis, 70, of 44 Ivanhoe Avenue, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 8, 2018 in Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis.

She was born in Cambridge on August 3, 1948, daughter of George and Natalie (Boyd) Davis and was raised by Charles and Freda Davis.  Paula grew up in South Acton and graduated from...

Nov 5, 2018

TEMPLETON - Daniel Carr, 82, of 461 Freight Shed Road, Baldwinville died peacefully at his residence Monday evening, November 5, 2018.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA on June 18, 1936, son of James S. Vining and Alice M. (Carr) Dragon and had been adopted by his grandparents.  He had lived in Templeton at Templeton Community Services...

Nov 4, 2018

RINDGE, NH - Robert J. Booth, 91, of 30 Sears Drive, died peacefully Sunday morning, November 4, 2018 in Good Shepherd Nursing Home, Rindge, NH.

He was born in Austin, MN on October 15, 1927, son of the late Roy C. and Olive A. (Rhodes) Booth and grew up in Iowa, Kentucky and Massachusetts.  He later graduated...

Oct 28, 2018

GARDNER - Yvonne (Bourgeois) Pofs, 89, formerly of 72 Bayberry Drive, died Sunday morning, October 28, 2018 in Broadview Assisted Living, Winchendon.

She was born in Gardner on September 3, 1929, daughter of the late Emilien and Claudia (Vincent) Bourgeois and lived in Gardner for many years ago until moving to Winchendon a few days before her...

Oct 18, 2018

CLINTON - Leonard N. "Lenny" Lacroix, 66, of 139 Pleasant Street, died peacefully Thursday, October 18, 2018 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on November 2, 1951, son of the late Paul and Edith (Caron) Lacroix and grew up in Greenville, NH. with his brothers and sisters. ...

Oct 15, 2018

WINCHENDON - Loretta J. "Lori" Gaydos, 76, of 39 Brooks Road, died peacefully Monday morning, October 15, 2018  in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 25, 1942, daughter of the late John and Cecelia (Ostrowski) Sudetic.  She grew up in Pittsburgh, where she graduated from Shaler...

Oct 14, 2018

GARDNER – Holly Lynn (Balins) Hanks, 45, of  Gardner, died Sunday, October 14, 2018 in Bay State Medical Center, Springfield surrounded by her family following a short hospitalization.

She was born in Gardner on July 27, 1973 to Margaret (Mitchell) Balins and John Balins and  attended Gardner public schools.  She was a swimmer on the Greenwood Memorial...

Oct 13, 2018

GARDNER - Richard G. Anderson, 87, of 48 Charles Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 13, 2018 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on February 21, 1931, son of the late Henry and Agnes (Lind) Anderson and was a 1949 graduate of Gardner High School.

Oct 9, 2018

GARDNER - Jordan W. Peterson, 28, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 9, 2018.

He was born in Gardner on December 11, 1989 and lived in Winchendon for most of his life.

Jordan had earned his GED and worked as a handyman in the construction field.  He loved karaoke.  His greatest enjoyment was spending time...

Oct 7, 2018

GARDNER - Stanley M. Pucko, 73, of Gardner, formerly of Greenville, NH, died peacefully Sunday evening October 7, 2018 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, with his family at his side.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on January 6, 1945, on of the late Stanley and Marjorie (Nutting) Pucko and was a graduate of Appleton Academy. ...