Obituaries

Jan 7, 2017

WINCHENDON - John D. Dufresne, 74, of 274 Forristall Road, died peacefully Saturday evening, January 7, 2017 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Warren, PA on November 9, 1942, son of the late Francis and Elizabeth Dufresne and had been a resident of Winchendon since 1978.

Jan 6, 2017

TEMPLETON -  L. Myrtle (Whitney) Zablonski, 90, of 56 Elm Street, Baldwinville, died Friday evening, January 6, 2017 at her residence.

She was born in Hollis, NH on October 7, 1926, daughter of the late Everett and Lennie (Harris) Whitney and lived in Baldwinville  for most of her life.

Myrtle owned...

Jan 3, 2017

GARDNER – John E. Tamulen, 58 of 150 Lovewell Street, Gardner, died peacefully in his sleep, at his residence, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born in Gardner on October 19, 1958, the son of the late Edward W. and Ruth S. Tamulen. John was a 1976 graduate of Gardner High School,  He later received an Associate's Degree in...

Jan 2, 2017

We are heartbroken to announce that Adam J. Messier was taken from us in September of 2017. After more than six long years, we finally will be able to put Adam to rest.Adam was born on August 23, 1978 in Springfield, MA. He graduated from Murdock High School in Winchendon, MA in 1996 and in 1998, he followed in his...

Dec 31, 2016

WINCHENDON - Betty L. (Catanese) Russell, 84, of 23 Lincoln Avenue, died peacefully Saturday evening, December 31, 2016 in Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Baldwinville.

She was born in Fitchburg on February 2, 1932, daughter of the late Samual and Gertrude F. (Whitney) Catanese and lived most of her life in Winchendon.

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Dec 30, 2016

GARDNER - H. Rilla (Putnam) Martin, 91, formerly of 623 Green Street, Gardner, died peacefully Friday afternoon, December 30, 2016 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born in Winchester, NH on January 6, 1925, daughter of the late Fred H. and Carrie (Burhoe) Putnam and lived in Gardner for many years.  Rilla was...

Dec 28, 2016

GARDNER - Elaine Ruth (Erickson) Rockwood, 83, of 310 Pearl Street, died Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken ill at home.

She was born in Gardner on December 6, 1933, the daughter of Paul and Eva (Fleurant) Erickson and had been a lifelong resident of Gardner.  She was a 1951...

Dec 27, 2016

James Everett Friedgen, 82, of Bonita Springs, FL, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Formerly of Derry, NH, he has been a seasonal resident for many years and made Bonita Springs his home ten years ago. He was born March 5, 1934 in Binghamton, NY, the son of Harry James and Dorothy (née Lockwood) Friedgen.

Dec 27, 2016

RINDGE, NH - Yvon J. Doiron (also known as "Ti"), 80, of 7 Spring Road, formerly of Orange, MA, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 27, 2016 in Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH.

He was born in Athol, MA on June 17, 1936, son of the late Emile and Zelica (Johnson) Doiron and  was a resident...

Dec 26, 2016

WINCHENDON - Robert N. Minckler, 86, of 100 Mill Glen Road, Winchendon died peacefully Monday evening, December 26, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born in Bolton, VT on October 9, 1930, son of the late Fairfield and Anna (Champney) Minckler and had been a resident of Winchendon since...

Dec 25, 2016

TEMPLETON - Allen B. Misner, 80, of 47 Circle Street, Baldwinville died peacefully Christmas day in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on May 12, 1936, son of the late Clarence and Jennie (Vradenburgh) Misner and was a 1955 graduate of Templeton High School.  He was a resident of Baldwinville for 55 years....

Dec 23, 2016

ATHOL - Jeremy Lawrence John Hanshaw, 23, of Athol, Ma. passed unexpectedly on Friday December 23, 2016 at 11:50am surrounded by family after being struck by a truck in Athol on Wednesday December 21, 2016.

Jeremy was born in Worcester, MA on July 5, 1993. He leaves his Mother and Father Lawrence and Elizabeth Hanshaw...

Dec 19, 2016

WINCHENDON - Joseph J. L'Etoile, 52, of 101 Highland Street, died peacefully at his residence Monday morning, December 19, 2016, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on September 7, 1964, son of Mary C. (McNamara) L'Etoile, of Winchendon, with whom he lived, and the late Joseph A. L'Etoile, who died...

Dec 17, 2016

WINCHENDON - Albert S. Bozza, 86, of 4 Town Farm Road, formerly of Townsend and Billerica, died peacefully Saturday evening, December 17, 2016 at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in East Boston, MA on January 7, 1930, son of the late Samuel and Anna (D'Este) Bozza.  He...

Dec 12, 2016

GREENVILLE, NH - Barbara R. (Mattison) Davis, 87, of 3 Titan Lane, formerly of Acton, Concord and Winchester, MA, died peacefully Monday, December 12, 2016  at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, with her family at her side.

She was born in Cambridge, MA on November 21, 1929, daughter of the late Robert and...

Nov 30, 2016

"Precious (valuable) in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Ps 116:15.

GARDNER - Germaine Barton went home to her Heavenly Father,  Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at the age of 90.

She was born in Winchendon Springs on September 5, 1926, the daughter of the late...

Nov 29, 2016

WINCHENDON - George A. Picard, 64, of 447 Maple Street, died peacefully Tuesday morning, November 29, 2016 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on May 12, 1952, son of the late George J. and Theresa M. (Bruno) Picard and was a lifelong resident of...

Nov 29, 2016

WINCHENDON - Mary I. (Field) Delaney, 85. of 70 Mill Street, died peacefully Tuesday evening, November 29, 2016 in Baldwinville Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, with her family at her side.

She was born in Jaffrey, NH on September 28, 1931, daughter of the late John W. and Agnes M. (Baldwin) Field, and lived in...

Nov 26, 2016

ASHBURNHAM - Charles N. Testa, 63, of 34 Turnpike Road, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 26, 2016 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Fitchburg on September 16, 1953, son of the late Albert and Doris (Theren) Testa.  Charles grew up in Fitchburg and lived in Ashburnham for  26 years.

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Nov 26, 2016

WINCHENDON - Thomas A. Asaiante, 86, of 36 Monomonac Road West, died peacefully Saturday morning, November 26, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born in Cambridge on February 6, 1930, son of the late Orlando and Louise (Romano) Asaiante and grew up in Cambridge.  He later lived in Arlington...