KEVIN L. BRYDON
August 12, 1960 ~ February 18, 2021 (Age 60)

Ayer - Kevin Lawrence Brydon, 60, of Ayer, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home in Grand Prairie, TX on Thursday February 18th, 2021, with his daughter by his side and surrounded by his families' love.

Kevin was born in Germany on August 12th, 1960, the son of the late Melvin A. Brydon and Jean A. (Dionne) Brydon. He grew up in Ayer MA, where he raised his family and lived most of his life. Kevin relocated to Grand Prairie TX in 2008 as part of a move with this former employer.

He enjoyed a successful career in IT, having worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, Fidelity Investments, and Concentra. Kevin had recently retired from Concentra and was looking forward to spending his retirement with his family.

Kevin shared a deep connection with his children and grandchildren, all of whom he loved spending most of his free time with. He enjoyed online gaming, reading, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his daughter Jessica A. Brydon, of Grand Prairie TX, his son Jason A. Brydon (wife Ashley), of Winchendon MA. He had three cherished grandchildren: Anthony J. Brydon, and Kade L. Brydon, of Winchendon MA, Logan A. Brydon, of Grand Prairie, TX. He is also survived by three siblings, Kathleen A. Brydon, of Lawrence MA, Kenneth A. Brydon, of Green Bay, WI, and Kimberly J. Calhoun (husband, Leo) of Lowell MA. He loved them all dearly.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Institute for Cancer Research.

BELINDA J. (BASHAW) MALLORY
1956 ~ March 11, 2021 (Age 64)

Clinton - Belinda J. (Bashaw) Mallory, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Health Alliance at Baldwinville following a period of declining health. She is preceded in death by her husband and soulmate of 43 years, Paul H. Mallory. She is survived by her daughter, Billie Costa & husband Augusto of Winchendon; her grandchildren, Emily Costa & partner Gordon Farrar, Isabelle Costa, Zachary Costa & wife Sabrina; and her great-grandchildren, Makenzie & Madelyn Costa, and Gordon & Ruby Farrar. She leaves her siblings: Lou Ann Fiamingo & husband Joe of Southport, NC; Tena Zapantis & husband Dino of Clinton; Norman E. Bashaw, Jr. of Dexter, ME; the late Jacqueline Campbell & her husband Rory of West Brookfield. She also leaves her four step-children, Michael Mallory, Jonathan Mallory, Scott Mallory & wife Renata, all of Connecticut, and Tina Brown of Springfield, and their families; several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and many dear friends.

Daughter of the late Norman E. & Dolores (Michaud) Bashaw, Belinda was raised in Lancaster and attended Nashoba Regional High School. She enjoyed the majority of her professional career as a customer service representative for Victory Supermarket in Clinton, where she worked until medically retiring. Belinda shared a family passion for bowling and competed alongside her husband Paul in several local bowling leagues. She was talented in the art of crochet, enjoyed playing BINGO, and cherished summer vacations with family in Old Orchard Beach. A private celebration of life will be held. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Philbin-Comeau Funeral Home, 176 Water St., Clinton. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Belinda Mallory to: Beacon Hospice, 36 Williams St., Leominster, MA 01453. Online condolences may be placed at www.philbincomeaufh.com

DOREEN L. HODGEN
February 13, 1957 ~ March 9, 2021 (Age 64)

WINCHENDON - Doreen L. Hodgen, 64, of 116 Maple Street, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

She was born in Goffstown, NH on February 13, 1957, daughter of the late Wesley and Natalie (Hall) Hodgen and was a graduate of Wilton-Lyndeboro High School. She had been a resident of Winchendon for 17 years.

Doreen worked at McDonalds as a crew team member until recently. In earlier years, she had worked as an insurance agent and had worked at Crotched Mountain. She greatly enjoyed riding on the Harley Davidson motorcycle with her life partner, Stephen Lafrennie. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

Her life partner of 17 years, Stephen Lafrennie of Winchendon, died March 6, 2021. She leaves four children, Brandon Olson of Williston, VT, Katrina Danby of Somers, CT, Heidi Englert of Laconia, NH and Ryan Hildreth of Rindge, NH; three sisters, Sandra Hodgen Mitchell of Alstead, NH, Kim Hodgen Southworth of Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Lisa Hodgen of Jaffrey, NH; eight grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Alan Hodgen, preceded her in death.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Scholarship Fund of Knights of the Inferno, Ironside Chapter, PO Box 366, Winchendon, MA 01475 (Please make check out to Dennis Landry).

ROBERT F. BOGLI
July 12, 1940 ~ March 13, 2021 (Age 80)

WINCHENDON - Robert F. Bogli, 80, of 127 Ipswich Drive, died peacefully Saturday morning, March 13, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Hartford, CT on July 12, 1940, son of the late Fred and Florence Bogli and had been a resident of Keene, NH for many years until moving to Winchendon six years ago.

Bob had worked as a dye house worker for many years at the former Troy Mills. He was an avid NASCAR enthusiast and had been a fan of the late Dale Earnhart Sr. Bob greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

He leaves his wife of 32 years, Jean (Fancher) Bogli; a son, Robert Bogli Jr and his wife Peggy of Troy, NH; three stepchildren, Eric Perhan of Jaffrey, NH, Glenn Perhan of Ayer, MA and Julie Leslie and her husband Charlie of Ayer, MA; a sister, Florence Starsiak of Manchester, CT; a cousin, Dorothy Capone of Meriden, CT; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A daughter Dawn Bogli, preceded him in death.

Services and burial will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church Downtown Chapel, care of Bethany Bible Chapel, 727 Spring Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

THOMAS M. QUIRK
November 14, 1935 ~ March 15, 2021 (Age 85)

WINCHENDON - Thomas M. Quirk, 85, of 369 Maple Street, died peacefully Monday afternoon, March 15, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Winchendon on November 14, 1935, son of the late Thomas M. and Marguerite (Bushell) Quirk, each of whom were direct descendants of County Kerry Ireland. Tom was a 1953 graduate of Murdock High School, where he excelled as a member of the baseball team and secured a tryout with the Major League Chicago Cubs. Following high school, Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army.

Tom worked for 20 years as a shipper at Winchendon Furniture and then worked at the former Walter E. Fernald School in direct care until his retirement. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion and the 25th Infantry Association. His hobbies were reading, watching sports, surfing online and connecting with family and friends. He was known as a military and history buff. He was a lifelong baseball fan of the former Boston/Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and he followed the career and legacy of Henry Aaron. He had a quick wit, lover of all things Irish, had a passion or music and made friends with anyone he met.

His wife of 50 years, Margaret M. "Peggy" Quirk, died in 2020. He leaves two sons, Wayne Patria of Winchendon and Earl “Pat” Patria of Winchendon; four grandchildren, Derek Patria and his love Sue Ritson of Lowell, Brian Patria and his wife Angel of Athol, Jennifer Wilson and her husband Tim of Ashland, MA and Melissa Patria Weaver and her husband Jeff of Concord, NH; eleven great grandchildren, Natashia, Drew, Amanda, Kailyn, Jacob, Allison, Jack, Zachary, Curtis, Xander and Gage; two nephews, Ken Smith and Jim Smith; one great niece Jen Smith and three great nephews, Benjamin Smith, Brandon Smith and Zachary Valiere Smith. He also leaves cousins and seven godchildren, Tanya, Anne, Steve, Vickie, Todd, Sue and Jim.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 22, 2021 at 10 A.M. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Calling hours will be held Monday from 8:30 to 9:30 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, preceding the mass.

Masks and social distancing are required. The funeral will be live streamed and may be viewed on the funeral home Facebook page.

Burial will be in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

GEORGE E. ARES
December 27, 1935 ~ March 15, 2021 (Age 85)

George E. Ares, 85 of Winchendon, died peacefully at home on March 15, 2021 after a long illness.

George was born on December 27, 1935 son of the late Oliva E. and Eleanor G. (Lashua) Ares. He married his beloved wife Henriette (Tardiff) Ares on February 2, 1957. After proudly serving in the United States Army during the Korean War, George and Henriette settled in Winchendon where they raised their family. Henriette passed away in 2015 but George continued to live in the cherished family home.

George began working at George B. Bent Company in Gardner and at the age of 74, he retired from the Nichols and Stone Furniture Factory. He served as chairman for the Winchendon Finance Committee for many years. He loved driving up to Maine and walking the Marginal Way with Henriette any chance they could. George also loved wood working and could fix anything that needed repair.

George will be lovingly remembered by his family, Scott Ares and his wife Deb of Lunenburg, Donna Duffy and her husband Ted of Arlington, MA, Gail Laraba and her husband Steve of Winchendon, Nichole Ausfresser and her husband Gabe, Monique Poitras and her husband Scott, Thomas Wever and Matthew Wever.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 10-11AM on Friday March 19, 2021 in the Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, 123 Main St. Westminster. His funeral Mass will follow in St. Edward the Confessor Church, 10 Church St. Westminster at 11:30AM. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Spring. Please note masks must be worn in the funeral home and Church and all social distancing guidelines must be followed. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks memorial contributions be made to the Care Central VNA and Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.

The Westminster Chapel of the Sawyer-Miller-Masciarelli Funeral Homes, is honored to be directing George's arrangements. To leave an online condolence for the family or to plant a tree in George's memory, please visit our website at www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net

WALTER E. HASKINS
December 7, 1944 ~ March 11, 2021 (Age 76)

GARDNER - Walter E. Haskins, 76, of 47 Lake Street, died Thursday, March 11, 2021 at his residence.

He was born in Winchendon on December 7, 1944, son of the late Walter and Mary E. (Underwood) Haskins and was a 1962 graduate of Murdock High School. Following his graduation, Walter joined and proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was stationed in Germany as a helicopter mechanic. He lived in Templeton for many years and moved to Gardner ten years ago.

Following his discharge from the Army, Walter went to work at Independent Lock with his father and then worked at Simplex Time Recorder for 29 years until his retirement. He enjoyed genealogy, finding the history of many family and friends. He also enjoyed shooting darts with his wife Janet in the CMDA League. He loved all animals, especially his dog Waldo. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. A proud veteran, he was an active member of Gardner Post #129 American Legion, serving on many boards.

He leaves his wife of 54 years, Janet M. (Theriault) Haskins; a brother, Rick Haskins and his wife Dawn of Templeton; a very dear niece, Alyssa and her husband Jason Zelesky and their children, Aiden, Brady and Avah; a special aunt, Terry Sanborn; his brother in law and sister in law, Charles and Roberta Theriault and their daughter Suzanne. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by sisters, Patricia and Linda.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 10 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Morin will officiate. A calling hour will precede the service Tuesday from 9 AM to 10 A.M.

Burial, with military honors, will be in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery.

Masks and social distancing are required.

Funeral services will be streamed and may be viewed on the funeral home website.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, 381R Baldwinville, Road, Templeton, MA 01468.

VICTORIA A. (SIMONS) DELBONO
March 14, 2021 (Age 93)

Victoria A. (Simons) DelBono, of Needham, MA, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2021 at the age of 93.

Born in New Bedford, MA to the late Alipio H. and Mary Gardner Simons, Vickie was raised in Falmouth, MA, the second eldest in a family of eleven. After graduating from Lawrence High School in Falmouth, MA she moved to Boston to attend secretarial school and work at the First National Bank of Boston. Beloved wife of the late Adam A. DelBono.

Resident of Needham, MA for 64 years, most recently at North Hill Retirement Community. Employed by Babson College for many years and longtime volunteer at the Glover Memorial Hospital, now BID Needham. Devoted mother of Elizabeth A DelBono of Ashland, MA; Larry DelBono and wife Deb of Winchendon, MA and Jack DelBono and wife Irene of Natick, MA. Loving grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 5. Cherished sister of Lyn Carter of CA, Maryann Lorson of CA, Catherine Simons of Needham, MA and William Simons of VA. Preceded in death by siblings Margaret Broadley, Cecilia Simons, Evelyn Metcalf, Bernadette White, Gloria Simons, and Alipio H. Simons, Jr.

Visitation will be private at the Eaton Funeral Home, NEEDHAM. All are welcome to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Monday, March 22nd at 10 am. Burial Services will follow immediately after at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. Flowers are being supplied by Brasco Florist in Waltham, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Seasons Hospice Inpatient Facility in Milton, MA. Checks may be mailed directly to Season Hospice Milton Inpatient Center, 597 Randolph Avenue, Milton, MA 02186. For online donations, please specify the Milton Inpatient Center in the notes section: https://seasonsfoundation.org/donate/

To share a memory or send a note of condolence, please visit www.eatonfuneralhomes.com Eaton Funeral Home Needham 781-444-0201

MAUREEN D. EHNSTROM
May 6, 1947 ~ March 15, 2021 (Age 73)

WINCHENDON - Maureen D. (Jeffers) Ehnstrom, 73, of 15 Jackson Avenue, died unexpectedly Monday, March 15, 2021.

Maureen (Renee) was born in Winchendon on May 6, 1947, daughter of the late Emmett and Margaret K. (Sullivan) Jeffers. Her mother referred to her as her favorite little "Chickadee"; she was a happy child with a great sense of humor who would willingly accommodate others (especially her older more dominant twin sisters). She was a dedicated student graduating from Cardinal Cushing College and Mt. Wachusett Community College School of Nursing.

A registered nurse for many years, Maureen worked at Heywood Hospital, Athol Hospital, the former Open Arms Nursing Home, Birchwood Manor, and the former Eastwood Pines Nursing Home. She really enjoyed caring for the sick and elderly, treating her patients with compassion and kindness. That kindness was extended to the care of her many pets over the years. She was frequently found pushing a stroller with an infirmed elderly dog or cat down Central street. An avid runner, Maureen ran 5Ks, 10Ks and half marathons. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and enjoyed aerobic dancing.

Her husband of 39 years, Alan H. Ehnstrom, died in 2020. She leaves two children, Michael Corbosiero and his wife Lisa of San Diego, CA and Zoey (Corbosiero) Walters and her husband Chris Uber of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Nicholas and Lucas Corbosiero, Madison and Hunter Uber; two sisters, Betty Barry of Westminster and Kitty Paquette of Cleveland, OH as well as nieces and nephews.

Maureen found joy in spending time with her children, doing her best to keep them entertained and happy. She was a very engaging mother and friend, always up for the next adventure, whether it be a pub crawl, deep sea fishing or celebrating Mardi Gras in Brazil. She was trusting and gullible, falling for every April Fools' joke, no matter how unbelievable it was. She had a great sense of humor and laughed at everything with a wonderful, infectious laugh. She loved her family, friends and animals; her kindness and sense of humor will be dearly missed.

Calling hours will be held from 10 to 11 A.M. Thursday, March 25, 2021 followed by funeral services at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA. Following services, a reception will be held at the Carriage House Restaurant, 660 Spring Street, Route 12, Winchendon.

Burial will be late spring at Calvary Cemetery in Winchendon.

Memorial donations may be made to ASPCA.