VICTOR "VIC" J. BILLINGS II
October 30, 1951 ~ May 18, 2021 (Age 70)

Victor "Vic" John Billings, II, of Winchendon, formerly of Boylston, Berlin and Hudson, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.

Vic was born on October 30, 1951 in Clinton, MA, a son of the late C. Myron Billings and M. Marcella (Gibney) Billings. He was raised in Hudson and graduated as the valedictorian from Hudson High School, where he was a proud member of the hockey team. Vic was the first student from Hudson to be accepted to the University of Notre Dame, where he graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology with honors. He played club hockey earning the Notre Dame Monogram Winner Award. Later, he received his Masters of Education from Assumption College.

He began his teaching career as a substitute teacher in the Hudson Public School system before taking a full time position. He went on to teach 6th grade math and science and to coach hockey in the Clinton Public Schools. Vic truly enjoyed this phase of his life. He valued his time with his students and of course being a hockey coach. In 1986 Vic decided to start a new career as a self-employed carpenter, which he found great satisfaction doing until his retirement. Throughout the years he also maintained his local Hudson roots as a bartender part-time at the now defunct Bar Lunch.

Vic spent much of his early years in Hudson, but later moved to Boylston where he resided for over twenty years before relocating to Winchendon last summer. He was an avid golfer and was a regular participant in the annual Hudson Recreation Department Golf Tournament at Charter Oak since its inception. Vic also enjoyed playing hockey as an adult for many years in the Hudson Men's Senior Hockey League. He was a runner and participated in 8 marathons including 7 Boston and 1 New York. He skied in the winter and enjoyed golfing and the ocean in summer. With his move to Winchendon, his new daily routine was a swim in Lake Dennison which began last summer and continued until late fall and he proudly announced he was back to his early morning swims this May.

As all of you know, Vic truly was a friend for life. There is no one he met who didn't become his friend. His former students became friends, his old coaches he still visited, his teammates from sports, to his new friend, the 85 year old lady across the road, who knew his routine and had him checked on. To all his friends, we want you to know how much he cared for each of you.

Vic is survived by three siblings, Charles M. Billings of Gloucester, Mary Billings Sherman and her husband Peter of Franklin and John F. Billings of Acton; 1 nephew, Ryan P. Sherman and his wife Jessica and their daughter Ella of Norton; 2 nieces, Kathryn M. Sherman and her husband Steve Achatz and their son Peter of Somerville and Erin M. Arruda and her husband David and their daughter Natalie of Plymouth, and many cousins.

All are welcome to attend a Graveside Prayer Service at 12 pm on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Forestvale Cemetery in Hudson, MA. Following the prayer service please attend a gathering to celebrate Vic's life. We all know how much Vic loved a celebration.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Memory of Vic Billings to:

Hudson Recreation Department
78 Main St.
Hudson, MA 01749

to provide participation fees for those in need.

BARBARA A. PAINE
September 25, 1937 ~ May 22, 2021 (Age 83)

TEMPLETON - Barbara A. (Lawrence) Paine, 83, of 694 Baldwinville Road, died peacefully at her residence Saturday morning, May 22, 2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on September 25, 1937, daughter of the late Arthur and Lillian (Glidden) Lawrence. She attended Gardner schools and had lived in Baldwinville for many years.

Barbara was a former Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader and was a long time member of Memorial Congregational Church and Templeton Fire Department Women's Auxiliary. She enjoyed to knit, crochet, go to the beach and do puzzles. She especially loved to spend time with her family and always made extra special time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barbara spent many summers at Lake Monomonac and York Beach, Maine.

Her husband of 45 years, former Templeton Fire Chief Richard S. Paine, died in 2008. She leaves three children, Ursula Michel and her husband William of Baldwinville, Martin S. Paine of Royalston and Richard S. Paine Jr and his wife Molly of Baldwinville; ten grandchildren, Jason, Jessica, Robert, Rebecca, Amanda, Marissa, Brad, Grey, Kayla and Brittany; four great grandchildren, Carter, Colton, Cameron and Evie; one sister, Eleanor Binnall of Auburn and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathy Bourassa; a sister, Elizabeth Wilson and two brothers, George Lawrence and William Lawrence.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, Baldwinville.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 5 to 7 P.M.

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

Memorial donations may be made to Templeton Firefighters Association, PO Box 64, Baldwinville, MA 01436.

FR. ANDRE M. GARIEPY
May 8, 1931 ~ May 25, 2021 (Age 90)

Leominster - Father Andre M. Gariepy, 90 passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in St. Vincent's Hospital, Worcester.

He was born on May 8, l93l, in Leominster, the son of Romeo E. and Yvonne Louise (Beauchesne) Gariepy.

He leaves his one sister, Sr, Paulette Gariepy a sister of the Holy Spirit in Pomfret Center, CT; a cousin, Fr. Robert Gariepy of Shrewsbury and many other cousins.

After graduation from Assumption Preparatory School in 1949 he attended Assumption College from 1949 to 1951.

He attended the Seminary of Philosophy and Grand Seminary, Montreal, Canada, from 1951 to 1957 and the Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., from 1957 to 1958, where he received a degree in Canon Law.

He was ordained on May l5, l958, in St. Paul's Cathedral by Bishop John J. Wright.

He was associate pastor of St. Mary Parish, Spencer; Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Southbridge; Immaculate Conception Parish, Fitchburg; Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Webster, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, Winchendon.

He was named pastor of St. Anne's Parish, Manchaug, in l978. He then was appointed pastor of Our Lady Immaculate Parish, Athol, on July 1, l981. He was named pastor of Holy Spirit Parish, Gardner, on June 29, 1990. He retired from active ministry on July 1, 2006.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 1 pm in St. Cecilia's Church 180 Mechanic St., Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Ceciia's Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 4 to 7 pm in St. Cecilia's Church with a vigil service at 7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Cecilia's Memorial Fund.

To send an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker St., Leominster is directing arrangements.