Obituaries

Aug 30, 2018

TEMPLETON - Alan W. Evans, 88, of 40 Liberty Street, Otter River died peacefully Thursday evening, August 30, 2018 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Great Barrington, MA on September 27, 1929, son of the late Wesley H. and Rosamond (Clark) Evans and lived in Templeton for most of his life.

Alan...

Aug 25, 2018

WINCHENDON - Rita M. (Rocheleau) Elola, 83, of 404 Mellen Road, died peacefully Saturday morning, August 25, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on October 23, 1934, daughter of the late Maximin S. and Coranna M. (Hardy) Rocheleau and was a lifelong resident...

Aug 17, 2018

WINCHENDON - Thomas M. Francis, 67, of 15A Linden Street, died unexpectedly Friday morning, August 17, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after being stricken ill at home..

He was born in Fayetteville, NC on November 8, 1950, son of the late Vernon L. Francis and Calleroy Coutouzis Maulden and lived in Fayetteville for most of his life. ...

Aug 13, 2018

GARDNER - Benjamin A. Stone, age 4, died peacefully Monday afternoon, August 13, 2018 in Children's Hospital, Boston, after a short illness.

He was born in Gardner on November 26, 2013, son of Alexander Stone and Angela Haws and attended preschool.  Ben was a happy go lucky child, who was loved by everyone.  He touched family and...

Aug 10, 2018

WINCHENDON - Helen (Lis) Metzger, 92, of 145 Spruce Street, died at home Friday, August 10, 2018.

She was born in Winchendon on October 7, 1925, daughter of the late Joseph and Adele (Pelnick) Lis and was a graduate of Murdock High School.  Helen lived in Winchendon for her entire life.

Helen had worked many...

Aug 9, 2018

MILLBURY - Donald O. Rajotte, 72, of Millbury, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 9, 2018 in Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Worcester on April 1, 1946, son of  Joseph  Rajotte and lived in Millbury for most of his adult life.  Don was a graduate of...

Aug 8, 2018

PHILLIPSTON - Wayne K. Lee, 71, of 85 Barre Road, died peacefully Wednesday afternoon, August 8, 2018 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with his family at his side.

He was born in Bath, Maine on May 17, 1947, son of Rachel E. (Tyler) Lee of Hendersonville, NC and the late Kenneth E. Lee.  Wayne grew up in...

Aug 7, 2018

WINCHENDON - Patricia A. (Alden) Carr, 79, of 131 Lincoln Avenue, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, August 7, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Dover, NH on August 29, 1938, daughter of the late Albert and Lena (Laurette) Alden and had lived in Winchendon since 1962.

Pat...

Aug 5, 2018

ASHBURNHAM - Patrick A. Herbert, 84, of 20 Cross Street, formerly of Braintree, died peacefully Sunday, August 5, 2018 at his residence, with family at his side.

He was born in Boston on June 11, 1934, son of the late Thomas and Agnes (DeWolf) Herbert. Raised in South Boston,  he was a long time resident of Braintree...

Aug 2, 2018

WINCHENDON - Elaine L. (Frantz) Gaspard, 87, of Winchendon and formerly of Ashburnham, died peacefully Thursday evening, August 2, 2018 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA on November 27, 1930 and lived in Ashburnham and later in Winchendon for many years.

Elaine was a graduate of Robert E. Fitch...

Jul 29, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Christopher James O’Grady announces his sudden passing on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at the age of 48 years.  He died at his residence in Orlando, Florida.

Chris will be forever lovingly remembered by his Son, Shamus Michael O’Grady of Santa Rosa, FL; his Stepmother, Alma (Yoss) O’Grady of...

Jul 28, 2018

GARDNER - Rosalie P. (Therrien) Vaillancourt, 78, of 61 Lake Street, formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on October 30, 1939, daughter of the late Arthur and Adeline (Grydzinski) Therrien and lived in Gardner since 1990.  She was a resident of Winchendon for most of...

Jul 25, 2018

ATHOL - Jay A. Rogers, 60, of 96 South Main Street, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday evening, July 25, 2018, with his wife at his side, after a brief battle with cancer.

Jay was born in Exeter, NH on February 8, 1958, son of Dorothy (Jordan) Rogers of Allenstown, NH and the late Earl R. Rogers. ...

Jul 20, 2018

RINDGE, NH - Rachel L. (Russell) Chapman, 98, of 246 4th Street, died peacefully at her residence Friday, July 20, 2018, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon, MA on April 25, 1920, daughter of the late Elmer J. and Flora M. (Ricard) Russell and lived in Rindge for many years.

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Jul 19, 2018

WINCHENDON - Damian G. "D.J." Kuchta Jr., 30, of Winchendon, died Thursday, July 19, 2018.

He was born in Gardner on July 23, 1987 and grew up in Winchendon, attending Winchendon schools.  He worked for Northstar Construction Services in Shirley.  Damian always brought a smile to people's faces and was loved by his many relatives and friends. ...

Jul 18, 2018

BOLTON - James M. "Mickey" Fuller, 88, of 220 Vaughn Hill Road and of Winchendon, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 18, 2018, at the home of his daughter, with his family at his side.

He was born in Clinton, MA on August 27, 1929, son of the late John F. and Clara (Hall) Fuller and was a...

Jul 15, 2018

GARDNER - Ethel L. (Moore) Kendall, 96, of 64 High Street, died peacefully Sunday evening, July 15, 2018 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, with her family at her side.

She was born in West Newton, MA on November 21, 1921, daughter of the late Burton W. and Helen (George ) Moore and graduated from Newton High School...

Jul 13, 2018

GARDNER - Paul Mario DeMeo, 92, of 80 Century Way, died peacefully Friday morning, July 13, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Cambridge, MA on September 6, 1925, son of the late Angelo and Lucia (Romano) DeMeo and had lived in Gardner for many years.  Paul graduated from Cambridge Rindge Technical High School in 1943.

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Jul 12, 2018

TEMPLETON - Jan P. (Hintz) Peissner, 72, of Otter River, MA stepped onto a rainbow Thursday, July 12, 2018.  He died at home from pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on February 5, 1946 to Philip Hintz and Thelma (Jurva) (Hintz) (Hakkarainen) Lebeaux and grew up in St. Albans, VT with his aunt Toini Peissner....

Jul 10, 2018

WESTMINSTER - Dennis O. "Denny" Jenks, 66, of 32 Edro Isle Road, died peacefully in his home Tuesday evening, July 10, 2018,  surrounded by his loving family.

He leaves the "Love of his Life," Donna, as well as his children, stepchildren, grandchildren, mother, sister and a Blessing To Be.

At his request, there are no funeral...