Obituaries

Jul 26, 2016

TEMPLETON – Beverly E. (Raymond) Rich,  Affectionately known by many as "Gramma Rich", 96, of 51 Hospital Road, died peacefully Tuesday evening, July 26, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on January 22, 1920, daughter of the late Ralph N. and Myrtie M. (Kinsman) Raymond...

Jul 25, 2016

PETERSHAM – Harold C. “Hank” Sherwood Jr., 92, of 15 West Street, died peacefully Monday evening, July 25, 2016 at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born in Worcester on April 21, 1924, son of the late Harold C. and Doris (Nordmark) Sherwood and lived in Petersham for many years.

Jul 20, 2016

WINCHENDON – George E. Levesque, 86, formerly of 117 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Wednesday morning, July 20th in Broadview Assisted Living, with his family at his side.

He was born in Lynn, MA on June 9, 1930, son of the late Alfred and Delia (Dandurand) Levesque and had lived in Winchendon since 2004.

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Jul 19, 2016

RINDGE, NH – Beatrice M. (LaFreniere) Tatro, 73, of 12 Oak Drive, died peacefully in her home Tuesday morning, July 19, 2016 with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on January 22, 1943, daughter of the late Maxim and Antoinette (Plouffe) LaFreniere and lived in Winchendon for most of her life. ...

Jul 18, 2016

GARDNER – Hubert J. “Jim” Innis, 84, of 15 Myrtle Road, died peacefully Monday morning, July 18th at his residence, with his family at his side.

He was born in Earlville, IL on August 3, 1931, son of the late James and Dorothy (Glover) Innis and attended Earlville High School.  Jim proudly served his country...

Jul 15, 2016

PHILLIPSTON – Sidney T. Holway, 72, of Phillipston, MA,  died peacefully Friday morning, July 15th at his residence with his family at his side.

He was born in Lockhart, TX, son of the late Spear T. and Florence (Reed) Holway and grew up on Cape Cod and Alton, NH.  For the last 47 years, he...

Jul 15, 2016

GARDNER – David H. Thompson, 77, of 11 Sylvan Road, died unexpectedly, Friday morning, July 15th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on January 12, 1939, son of the late William and Esther (Luoma) Thompson and was a lifelong resident of Gardner.

Dave was a 1957 graduate of...

Jul 12, 2016

GARDNER – Keijo K. Saarinen, 82, of 125 Connors Street, died peacefully Tuesday afternoon, July 12th in Golden Living Center, Fitchburg, with his family at his side.

He was born in West Paris, ME on September 25, 1933, son of the late Svante and Anna (Antonen) Saarinen and was a resident of Gardner for many...

Jul 3, 2016

WINCHENDON – Larise H. (Gauthier) Cloutier, 85, of 427 Central Street, died peacefully at her residence Sunday morning, July 3, 2016, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on December 1, 1930, daughter of the late Arthur and Frances (Burger) Gauthier and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Jul 2, 2016

WINCHENDON – Richard E. Garno, 73, of 145 Hale Street, died peacefully Saturday morning, July 2, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on September 5, 1942, son of the late Ernest E. and Georgianna (Lovewell) Garneau and was a resident of...

Jul 1, 2016

GARDNER – Richard L. Coller, 84, of 168 Sunrise Lane, died peacefully Friday evening, July 1, 2016 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Fitchburg on April 21, 1932, son of the late Lawrence and Agnes (Oberg) Coller and graduated from Fitchburg High School.  He was a resident of Gardner for over...

Jun 28, 2016

KEENE, NH – Paul R. Brochu, 84, of 64 Lake Street, crossed over to the waiting arms of his parents, Joseph and Laurina (Fontaine) Brochu on Tuesday, June 28th in Cheshire Medical Center.

Paul will be sorely missed by his family, the love of his life Pauline Rodriguez; his sons, Robert Brochu and his wife...

Jun 28, 2016

WINCHENDON – Norman P. Desmarais, 76, of 168 Elm Street, died peacefully Tuesday, June 28th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on January 22, 1940, son of the late Dominic and Annette (Cote) Desmarais and was a 1958 graduate of Murdock High School.  Following his graduation,...

Jun 27, 2016

GARDNER – Frederik S. Givskud, 84, of 116 Street, died peacefully Monday morning, June 27, 2016 in The Highlands, Fitchburg, with his family as his side.

He was born in New Brunswick, Canada on December 18, 1931, son of the late Hans and Elizabeth Givskud and moved to this country in 1960.  He had lived...

Jun 24, 2016

WINCHENDON – Claire T. (Cote) LaDeau, 89, a former long time resident of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday morning, June 24th in River Terrace Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Lancaster with her family at her side.

She was born in Gardner on June 23, 1927, daughter of the late Alfred and Albina (Vasseur) Cote and was a...

Jun 22, 2016

TEMPLETON – Stephen J. “Matty” Matesowicz, 68, of 3 Otter River Greene, Otter River, died peacefully Wednesday, June 22nd in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Fitchburg, MA on September 27, 1947, son of the late William J. and Elsie (Barholm) Matesowicz and graduated from No. Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend.  He was...

Jun 17, 2016

WINCHENDON – Ann M. (Radicioni) Kallio, 68, of 332 Maple Street, died peacefully Friday, June 17, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner with her husband at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on September 16, 1947, daughter of the late Gustavo and Anne ((Kazinskas) Radicioni.  A lifelong resident of Winchendon, Ann was a 1965 graduate...

Jun 17, 2016

WINCHENDON – Leo J. Forcier Jr, 69, of 138 Spruce Street, died peacefully at his residence Friday morning, June 17, 2016 with his family at his side.

He was born in Peterborough, NH on June 4, 1947, son of Gertrude (J. (Lavenskie) Forcier of Winchendon and the late Leo J. Forcier.  A lifelong resident of...

Jun 15, 2016

FITCHBURG – Michael S. Carlson, 38, of Fitchburg, formerly of Ashby, died Wednesday evening, June 15th from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

He was born in Fitchburg on January 24, 1978, son of Theodore E. and Virginia (Scanlon) Carlson of Ashby. Mike grew up in Ashby and graduated in 1996 from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. ...

Jun 6, 2016

RAYMOND, NH – Adam W. Morris, 40, of 227 Harriman Hill Road, died unexpectedly Monday, June 6th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in and raised in Winchendon and received his GED.  For the last twenty years, Adam lived in Raymond, NH, where he and his wife operated a jewelry business.  Adam enjoyed riding...