MAURICE "CHUNNY" DESAULNIERS
February 26, 1933 ~ March 16, 2021 (Age 88)

WINCHENDON - Maurice "Chunny" Desaulniers, 88, of 162 Mill Street, died Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on February 26, 1933, son of the late Lucien and Alma (Moreau) Desaulniers and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Chunny had worked for many years at Simplex Time Recorder until his retirement. He was an avid golfer and participated in golf leagues at the former Winchendon Golf Course. During the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He later served in the Army National Guard.

His wife of 53 years, Barbara A. (Grasmuck) Desaulniers, died in 2011. He leaves his sisters-in-law, Jean Rivard of Winchendon and Brenda Kelly and her husband Thomas of Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Chunny was preceded in death by brothers, Earnest Desaulniers and Richard Desaulniers and sisters, Cecile Sylinski and Theresa Guy.

Funeral services and burial in Calvary Cemetery will be private.

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

ROY A. LAFARIER
September 7, 1945 ~ February 28, 2021 (Age 75)

Daytona Beach - Roy A Lafarier (Butch) of Daytona Beach, 75, died peacefully at home surrounded by all of his family on February 28, 2021. He was born September 7, 1945 in Gardner Massachusetts.

Butch graduated from Lunenburg High School in 1964. Following his graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War.

He was married to his wife Maryann of 43 years. He worked at the US postal office as a letter carrier for almost 30 years. He was well known in the local area for working at Conrads and Cappy's. He loved being a husband and a father to his daughter Casey. Butch was also a big fan of going to the casino with his wife and playing the slots. He enjoyed the out doors and was a big fan of camping, horseshoes, horse races and dog races. He loved to cook for everyone around him. Butch was a wonderful man loved by many and had the respect of anyone who he came in contact with.

He was survived by his wife Maryann Lafarier of Daytona Beach Florida, Daughter Casey Voyer of Templeton Massachusetts, Sister in law Beatrice Hoggarth of Daytona Beach Florida, Brother in law Frank Morlock of Salem, NH. Also survived by his grandchildren Stanley Mason Jr. of Upton Massachusetts, Breanne Mason of Winchendon, Brandon Mason of Winchendon, and great grand children Wyatt and Ace Mason of Upton. He also had 9 brothers and several sister in laws who loved him dearly, along with many nieces and nephews.

NYLE R. BALDWIN
September 29, 1936 ~ March 20, 2021 (Age 84)

RINDGE, NH - Nyle R. Baldwin, 84, a longtime resident of Rindge, passed in to heaven Saturday morning, March 20, 2021 in Alpine Health Center, Keene, NH after his battle with dementia.

Nyle was born in Peterborough, NH on September 29, 1936, son of the late Godfrey and Blanch (Paradise) Baldwin and grew up in Jaffrey, NH, where he attended school.

Nyle joined the United States Marine Corps in 1954. He served three tours of duty in Vietnam and as Military Police in Boston. He received many awards during his 20 years of service and retired in 1974 from the Marine Corps. Nyle later worked or the State of New Hampshire Department of Public Works for many years until his retirement.

He had a great love of hunting and was an active member for 40 years at Cornerstone Church Assemblies of God, Winchendon. He was always joyful and found a lot of laughter in most things.

He leaves his wife of 47 years, Linda (Breton) Baldwin; a son, Robert Baldwin of Rindge; a stepson, David Gates of Athol, MA; a granddaughter Cassandra; and two sisters, Kay Stratton of Jaffrey and Diane Reenstierna and her husband Jim of Jaffrey, NH.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

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

WAYNE M. TOCCI
December 1, 1958 ~ March 17, 2021 (Age 62)

Wayne M. Tocci, age 62, of Winchendon, died peacefully at home Wednesday, March 17, 2021 with his family at his side.

He was born in Newton on December 1, 1958, son of the late Leonard and Glenda (Reid) Tocci and was a graduate of Watertown High School. Wayne had lived in Winchendon for 30 years. Wayne was employed as a groundskeeper from 2004 until present at the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon. He was respected by his fellow workers and funeral directors for his hard work ethic and honesty.

His hobbies included coin collecting, metal detecting, dancing, woodworking and fishing.

He leaves his wife of 41 years, Denise (Carpenter) Tocci; two children, Michael Tocci and his wife Amanda of Rindge, NH and Michelle Tocci of Newton; a granddaughter, Lilly Ann Tocci and his brothers and sisters, Rick, Ernest, Stephen, Deborah, Alan and Monica and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be private.

BETTE (PLOUFFE) SPARKS
August 1, 1928 ~ March 19, 2021 (Age 92)

WINCHENDON - Bette (Plouffe) Sparks at the age of 92, went to join loved ones in heaven that preceded her on Friday morning, March 19, 2021.

She was born on August 1, 1928 to the late Herbert and Maxine (Goodell) Bosworth in Swanzey, NH but spent most of her life in Winchendon, MA. She married Raymond C. Plouffe on November 16, 1946 and resided for over 70 years in the home he built for them on West Street in Winchendon. In following years Bette gave birth to Peggy L. Quesnel followed by Jerry A. Plouffe and Nancy K. Macomber. Bette had 2 son-in-laws, Ronald Quesnel and the late Robert F. Macomber. All her children have lived closely to her enjoying her company and humor daily. She leaves one grandson, Daniel R. Quesnel who resides in Arlington, TX with his wife, Lisa.

Bette's first love, Raymond, died unexpectedly in 1999. She later remarried J.C. Sparks in 2001 and they enjoyed 10 years of marriage before his passing.

Bette was one of 7 children, one of which predeceased her death, Herbert Bosworth of Templeton. She leaves 3 brothers, Myles Bosworth of Winchendon, David Bosworth of Keene, NH and Larry Bosworth of Florida. Her sisters are Lucille Sommer of Florida and Linda Hunt of Winchendon.

Bette's favorite past time was playing the "Nickels Game" with family and a group of close friends. She also enjoyed buying greeting cards to send to family, friends and acquaintances. It was rare that she missed one's birthday, anniversary or other special occasions. She enjoyed trips to Mohegan Sun and buying lottery tickets. Over the years many people referred to her as "Meme" and in some cases "Mom #2"!

In 2020 she bounced back after having radiation and chemo treatments for bladder cancer. She became cancer free, but later had to have a nephrostomy tube in her back. It was her choice August 2020 to move in with daughter Nancy who became her caregiver with the help of family and friends. She had more than the 9 lives any cat would have because no matter what illness she battled, she bounced back many, many times until she was stricken with a stroke and brain bleed on March 17th. She laughingly called herself the "Miracle Lady". She was a Christian woman and had no fear of dying knowing. When the Lord called her home, she was ready! Unfortunately, this strong, but gentle woman's time was up sooner than any of us had expected.

Every doctor, nurse and caregiver would have to guess her age because she never looked as old as she was and she took great pride in that!! The humor she shared with family, extended family and friends has blessed this world with great memories.

Calling hours will be from 4-6 PM Thursday, March 25, 2021 in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon followed by a brief service.

Donations can be made to a charity of your choice, or simply take the time to send a friend a note knowing you did so in her memory. She would've loved that.

HENRY E. DUPUIS
January 18, 1940 ~ March 17, 2021 (Age 81)

Fitchburg - Henry E. Dupuis, 81, a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away March 17, 2021 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital.

Henry was born on January 18, 1940 in Fitchburg a son of the late Henry and Laura (Vienneau) Dupuis. He graduated from Fitchburg High School, Class of 1959 and proudly served his country in the US ARMY.

Henry enjoyed coin collecting, playing cards with his late brother Ray and in the last few years, catalog shopping buying whatever he wanted. He loved and enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and sharing his love of coins with them. He was their biggest advocate for fundraising when it came time for their school. He was loved by the community where he lived and helped start and run bingo. He also had a great passion for the St. Joseph's Club fundraising efforts as well.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Rita (Testa) Dupuis of Fitchburg, one son, Kenneth Dupuis and his wife, Laura of Lunenburg, one daughter, Brenda Chyra and her husband, Steven of Kensington, CT, one brother, Edward Dupuis and his wife, Linda of Winchendon, grandchildren, Zachary Chyra, Andrew Chyra, Justin Chyra, Corey Dupuis, Tyler Dupuis, Alyssa Dupuis, a great grandchild on the way, brothers and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews, all who he loved deeply. He is predeceased by his siblings, Jerry Dupuis, Don Dupuis, Ray Dupuis and Doris Gravel.

Henry worked for many years at the former Anwelt Shoe Company and E.B. Kingman.

Calling hours are from 2:30-4:30 on Monday, March 22 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be at a later date at the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.

GENEVIEVE L. DEFAVA
October 24, 2013 ~ March 21, 2021 (Age 7)

WINCHENDON - Genevieve L. DiFava lived a beautifully full and tenacious seven and a half years of happiness, laughter and profound meaning. Her beautiful Purple Heart loved with the fierceness of a warrior and the gentleness of a feather.

Genny was deeply loved and the greatest of all gifts to her father and mother Matthew and Caitlin DiFava of Winchendon, MA. She shared an inseparable connection and friendship with her twin sister and best friend, Giuliana DiFava. She was the beloved granddaughter of Alan and Laurie Hallquist of Winchendon, MA and Michael and Marie DiFava of Reading, MA. Genny had the greatest pen pal and sweetest friendship in her great-grandfather Cesare DiFava of Cambridge, MA. She had the joy of many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. She adored her sweet pets Haleigh, Notty and Lilac. Genny loved her sweetest friend and playmate Sophie Tyros and she held the hand and the heart of her dear Emmit Roux.

She loved playing piano, putting on shows, telling jokes, going on adventures, solving mysteries, all things mischievous and everything spooky. She was blessed to be cared for by the most incredible people of Boston Children's Hospital who will forever hold the highest honor of being christened a "Peggy". In seven and a half years of living, she taught so many the purpose of life and was a gift to whomever had the luck of meeting her.

Genny will be eternally celebrated and her joy for life will be forever carried in the hearts of all who loved her.

Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart Warrior Foundation can be made at www.heartwarriorfoundation.com