Obituaries

Apr 2, 2018

WINCHENDON - Shawn Marland, 32, of Winchendon, walked into glory and was received with open arms by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, April 2, 2018.

Shawn gifted the world with three beautiful children, Gabriel, Trinity and Timothy.  He is also survived by his mother, Sharon; his father, David; his brother, Danny; his maternal grandmother...

Mar 31, 2018

WINCHENDON - Linda C. (Leduc) Cassettari, 56, of 1245 Alger Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 31, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, with her family at her side.

She was born in Methuen, MA on March 4, 1962, daughter of Carolyn M. (Lizotte) Leduc of Lawrence and the late Richard E. Leduc Sr.  Linda received...

Mar 25, 2018

WINCHENDON - Raymond T. Lanagan, 69, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 25, 2018  in Fitchburg Gardens for Nursing and Rehabilitation, Fitchburg.

He was born in Gardner on January 1, 1949, son of the late Merle and Gladys (Mahon) Lanagan and grew up in New Salem.  Ray lived for most of his life in New Salem,...

Mar 25, 2018

WINCHENDON - Gary L. Sawtelle, 80, of 75 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Sunday morning, March 25, 2018 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Winchendon on September 27, 1937, son of the late Lyman K. and Alice (Hager) Sawtelle and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  In 1956, Gary graduated from Murdock High...

Mar 19, 2018

GARDNER - Wayne Francis Ryan, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully with his family by his side, on Monday, March 19, 2018 at UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus in Worcester after a brief illness.

He was born in Gardner on January 8, 1943. he was the son of the late Doris (Nichols) Taylor and stepfather, Woodrow Taylor....

Mar 18, 2018

TEMPLETON - Gwendolyn M. (Robinson) Morrow, 77, of 115 No. Rainbow Drive, Templeton, formerly of Ashburnham, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, March 18, 2018 in Baldwinville Skilled Nursing Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Inverness, Quebec, Canada on July 1, 1940, daughter of the late Walter and Margaret (Lowry) Robinson and lived in...

Mar 14, 2018

HUBBARDSTON - Arthur A. Erickson, 84, of 51 Pitcherville Road, died peacefully March 14, 2018 in Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Gardner on August 31, 1933, son of the late Adolph E. and Sylvia I. (Mattila) Erickson.  He graduated from Gardner High School and Mt. Wachusett Community College.

Arthur proudly...

Mar 13, 2018

WINCHENDON - Judith A. (Harpp) Sarkovics, 67, of 390 Welch Road, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, March 13, 2018 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Plattsburgh, New York on October 30, 1950, daughter of the late Robert and Nina (LaPlante) Harpp and graduated from Saranac Central High...

Mar 7, 2018

GARDNER - David Meunier, 70, of 50 Pine Street, died unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 7, 2018 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on  February 9, 1948, son of Mary Lou (King) Meunier of Gardner and the late Bernard H. Meunier.  David grew up in Templeton and graduated from Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg...

Mar 3, 2018

RINDGE, NH - Scott A. Tatro, 55, of 12 Oak Drive, died at home March 3, 2018.

He was born in Winchendon, MA on March 13, 1962, son of Arthur L. Tatro Jr of Rindge and the late Beatrice M. (Lafreniere) Tatro, who died July 19, 2016.

In addition to his father, Scott leaves two...

Mar 1, 2018

WINCHENDON - Lydia M. (Grenier) Connor, 93, of 32 Peggi Lane, died peacefully Thursday morning, March 1, 2018 at the home of her daughter, with her family at her side.

She was born in Jaffrey, NH on January 4, 1925, daughter of the late Louis and Yvonne (Christian) Grenier and lived in Winchendon for most of her...

Feb 21, 2018

WINCHENDON - Florence T. Plante, 87, of 134 Goodrich Street, died peacefully Wednesday evening, February 21, 2018 in Baldwinville Nursing Home, with her loving family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on April 26, 1930, daughter of the late George E. and Josephine (Girouard) Plante and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Florence...

Feb 21, 2018

GARDNER - Ellen J. Fitzpatrick, 56, of Pearl Street, died peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at home.

She was born in Hudson, MA on March 29, 1961, daughter of Marilyn (Mort) Fitzpatrick of Hudson and the late William Fitzpatrick.  She grew up in Hudson and had lived in Florida for many years until moving to Massachusetts three years ago....

Feb 19, 2018

TEMPLETON - John A. Applin, 48, of Templeton, died unexpectedly on Monday, February 19, 2018.

He was born in Boston, MA on April 9, 1969 and grew up in Milton, MA.  John was a graduate of Milton High School.

John leaves behind his parents, Marilyn Rudzinski and Dave Applin;  his wife of 29 years, Laurie...

Feb 17, 2018

LEOMINSTER - Henry A. Fredette, 97, died on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Life Care Center of Leominster.

He was born in Fitchburg on August 31, 1920 to Albertine (Bernatchez) and Arthur J. Fredette.

He leaves a daughter, Jean Bloom of Florida; a son, William Fredette of Ohio; a grandchild, Monica; his great grandchildren; his...

Feb 16, 2018

TEMPLETON - Harry J. Paige, 69, passed peacefully Friday afternoon, February 16, 2018 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, with his family by his side.

Harry was a proud and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Harry leaves his loving wife of 47 years, Joye A. (Goodwin) Paige; a beloved son, Harry J. Paige Jr and his wife Jennifer...

Feb 16, 2018

WINCHENDON - Shawn M. McDermott, 29, of 48 Glenallen Street, passed away Friday evening, February 16, 2018 in UMASS Memorial Hospital, Memorial Campus, Worcester following a short illness.

He was born in Lowell, MA on October 12, 1988, son of Michael and Robin (Ferreira) McDermott of Winchendon and grew up in Winchendon.

Shawn was employed...

Feb 16, 2018

WINCHENDON - Bernard R. "Bernie" Frenette, 64, of 40 Mill Glen Road, died peacefully at his residence  Friday evening, February 16, 2018, with his family and close friends at his side.

He was born in Greenville, NH on July 25, 1953, son of the late Gerard and Blanche (St. Peter) Frenette and grew up in Gardner.  Bernie...

Feb 15, 2018

WINCHENDON - Penny Y. (Cornwell) Putnam, 62, of 18 Goodrich Drive, died peacefully Thursday morning, February 15, 2018 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital.

She was born in Alexandria, VA on March 8, 1955, daughter of Shirley (Rose) Cornwell of Virginia and the late George L. Cornwell and had lived in Winchendon for several years.

Penny had...

Feb 14, 2018

TEMPLETON - James A. Fontaine, 87, of 134 State Road, Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday morning, February 14, 2018 in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol.

He was born in Gardner on July 23, 1930, son of the late Aldy and Agnes (Rivard) Fontaine and was a graduate of Gardner High School, where he was captain of its swim team. ...