Obituaries

Dec 9, 2017

ATHOL - David G. Nowers, 79, of 111 Barrett Avenue, died peacefully Saturday morning, December 9, 2017 in his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Framingham, MA on May 23, 1938, son of the late Rodman C. and Sadie Mae (Paddock) Nowers and grew up in Medfield.  Dave was a...

Dec 9, 2017

GARDNER - Randy Vaillancourt, 56, of Gardner, died Saturday, December 9, 2017.

He was born in Winchendon on May 26, 1961, son of the late Robert Vaillancourt and Judith A. (Cutler)  Chalke.  He had lived in Winchendon and Gardner for most of his life.

Randy loved watching wrestling and western movies. ...

Dec 7, 2017

WINCHENDON - Carol A. (DeShiro) Gormley, 61, of 151 Pleasant Street, died peacefully Thursday morning, December 7, 2017 at her residence, with her family at her side.

She was born in Fitchburg on October 31, 1956, daughter of Donald L. Courtney of Fitchburg and the late Gertrude E. (Porter) Courtney and attended Monty...

Dec 5, 2017

ASHLAND CITY, TN - Mary Ellen (Heath) Eno, 66, of Ashland City, formerly of Athol, died peacefully Tuesday evening, December 5, 2017 in St. Thomas Hospital, Nashville, TN. after being stricken ill on November 30th.

She was born in Clinton, MA on April 17, 1951, daughter of the late Edward G. and Catherine (Young) Heath...

Dec 4, 2017

SOMERVILLE, TN - Isaac J. Bastarache, 89, formerly of Fitzwilliam, NH,  died peacefully Monday morning, December 4, 2017 in Somerville,TN.

He was born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada on December 18, 1927, son of the late Alfred and Amanda (Savoie) Bastarache.

Isaac was a skilled carpenter and a jack-of-all-trades.  He enjoyed...

Dec 2, 2017

HANOVER, NH - Carolyn (Brousseau) Tourtellot, 86, died peacefully Saturday morning, December 2, 2017 at Outreach House Assisted Living in Hanover, NH where she resided since 2011.

Carolyn was born in Winchendon, MA on May 28, 1931, daughter of the late Harry and Cynthia (Boutelle) Brousseau and was a 1949 graduate of Murdock High School....

Nov 27, 2017

WINCHENDON - Thomas William Perry Sr. , 60, of Winchendon passed away after a courageous battle with cancer  on Monday, November 27, 2017, at home surrounded by his beloved family.

Thomas was born in Johnstown, PA on April 30, 1957 the son of Eileen (Gilbert) Perry of North Reading, MA and the late Robert Perry.

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Nov 24, 2017

TEMPLETON - Janet E. (Bitzer) Jones, 77, of 29 Pleasant Street, Baldwinville died Friday morning, November 24, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

She was born in Thief River, Minnesota on October 16, 1940, daughter of the late Willard and Edna (Moulds)  Bitzer and was a graduate from Williams High School in Williams, Minnesota.  She...

Nov 24, 2017

ASHBURNHAM - Paul W. McIntyre, 50, of 16 Balsam Drive, died Friday, November 24, 2017 at his residence.

He was born in Leominster on October 17, 1967, son of the late William V. and Simonne A. (St. Pierre) McIntyre and was a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School.  Paul later attended Mass. College of Art...

Nov 23, 2017

WINCHENDON - Rolland G. Betourney, 90, formerly of Winchendon and Royalston, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, November 23, 2017 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

He was born in Winchendon on July 28, 1927, son of the late Felix and Emma (Girouard) Betourney and attended Winchendon schools.  Rolland lived in Royalston for many years and wintered in...

Nov 22, 2017

WINCHENDON - Robert W. Mattson, 70, of 114 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Wednesday morning, November 22, 2017, at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Keene, NH on March 25, 1947, son of the late Edwin O. and Elizabeth (Whitcomb) Mattson and grew up in Fitzwilliam, NH.  Bobby graduated from Monadnock High...

Nov 19, 2017

TEMPLETON - Dean C. Paige Sr., 80, of 152 Main Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully at his residence Sunday, November 19, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Francestown, New Hampshire on October 12, 1937, son of the late Fred and Alfreda (Piper) Paige and spent his early years in New Hampshire.  Dean...

Nov 18, 2017

WINCHENDON - Cynthia C. (Lemmon) Stevenson, 53, of Winchendon, died Saturday, November 18, 2017.

Cindy was born in Framingham, MA on March 28, 1964, daughter of Rosalie (Rigante) Lemmon of Framingham  and the late James L. Lemmon.   She was a graduate of Framingham North High School, class of 1982.  Cindy graduated from Fitchburg State College with...

Nov 14, 2017

WINCHENDON - Charles H. Howe, 88, of 50 Monadnock Avenue, died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 14, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

He was born in Sanford, Maine on November 27, 1928, son of the late Earl K. and Lena (Mosher) Howe and had graduated from Sanford High School.  Charlie later graduated from...

Nov 10, 2017

GARDNER - Robert R. Charland, 80, of 193 Barthel Avenue, died peacefully Friday afternoon, November 10, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.  His family was at his side.

He was born in Gardner on May 7, 1937, son of the late Louis and Rita (Moison) Charland and was a lifelong resident of Gardner. ...

Nov 9, 2017

WINCHENDON - Betty E. (Gormley) Ashmore, 90, formerly of 112 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Thursday evening, November 9, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Winchendon on March 2, 1927, daughter of the late Charles E. and Ruth M. (Gordon) Gormley and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.  Betty was a...

Nov 7, 2017

GARDNER - Noella M. LeBlanc, 68, of 258 Pine Street, died Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada on December 23, 1948, daughter of the late Camille and Anita ( Richards) LeBlanc and was a resident of Gardner for most of her life,

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Nov 6, 2017

WINCHENDON/BRIDGEWATER - Florence (Snead)  Pedini, 92, formerly of Winchendon,  died peacefully Monday, November 6, 2017 in South Shore Hospital, South Weymouth..

She was born in Staten Island, New York  on November 4, 1925 and had lived in Winchendon most of her adult life.  For the last four months, she lived in Bridgewater, MA. with her daughter Beverly....

Nov 4, 2017

NEW IPSWICH, NH - Harper Grace Lawler, infant daughter of Peter and Amanda (Carvill) Lawler of New Ipswich, NH, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 4, 2017 in the arms of her parents watching the beautiful sunrise  in Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH.

She was born in Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH on Thursday, November...

Nov 3, 2017

GARDNER - Robert J. Smith, 69, of 153 Conant Street, died peacefully Friday morning, November 3, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on December 24, 1947, son of the late Ernest and Helen (Rocheleau) Smith and attended Murdock High School.  Bob proudly served his...