The Winchendon Courier
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Week of June 10 to June 17, 2021

Obituaries

Judith A. LaJoie

JUDITH A. LaJOIE
October 18, 1957 ~ June 5, 2021 (Age 63)

WINCHENDON - Judith A. (Kosloffsky) LaJoie, 63, of 640 Central Street, Winchendon died peacefully at her home Saturday morning, June 5,2021, with her family at her side.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT, on October 18, 1957, daughter of the late Alfred Kosloffsky and Doris (Lopato) Kosloffsky of Winchendon. Judy grew up in Brookfield, Ct and was a graduate of Brookfield High School. She had lived in Winchendon for most of her life.

Judy gave 36 years of dedicated service to the Town of Winchendon, retiring in 2019 as Winchendon Town Clerk. She was former treasurer of Winchendon Youth Hockey and Winchendon CAC. Judy had also been a step instructor at the Wendell Clarke Memorial YMCA.

Judy loved being a mom, mimi and wife. She was an avid hockey fan of the Boston Bruins. She loved working with her flower gardens, crafts and traveling. Judy especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren.

In addition to her mother, she leaves her husband of seven years, Michael B. LaJoie; three sons, Vinnie Ruschioni and his wife Kylie of No. Reading, Tony Ruschioni and his wife Morgan of Winchendon and Cody Ruschioni and his companion Krysta Pasacane of Winchendon; two stepdaughters, Karen LaJoie of Barre and Nicole LaJoie of Winchendon; nine grandchildren, Bella, Eli, Michael, Lucy, Sofia, Gus, Leo, Zoe and Geo; a brother Michael Kosloffsky of Torrington, CT; a sister Mary Olsen and her husband Don of Chesapeake, VA, nieces and nephews. In addition to her father, she was predeceased by two sisters, Donna Kosloffsky and Kathryn Kemp.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 3 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. Funeral services will be streamed and may be viewed on the funeral home website.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 4 to 7 P.M.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Ronald R. Archambault

RONALD R. ARCHAMBAULT
October 19, 1958 ~ June 11, 2020 (Age 61)

Ronald R. Archambault, age 61, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away in the early afternoon of Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the loving husband of Shirley I. (Jardine) Archambault.

Born in Lowell on October 19, 1958, he was a son of the late Eugene H. and Jeanne M. (Lamoureaux) Archambault.

Ronald was a graduate of Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School class of 1977.

He was a longtime employee and driver for Jon Kazanjian's Towing and Auto Repair of Lowell.

Ronald loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren, pets, and other friends and family. He enjoyed spending his Tuesday nights at the movie theater for the weekly matinee, vacations in the White Mountains, and going out to dinner with his wife every Monday.

Surviving him in addition to his wife Shirley are three daughters, Rebecca K. Archambault and boyfriend Ryan Breault of Dracut; Rhiannon D. Archambault of Lowell; and Deana Metallic and husband Michael of Winchendon, MA; four grandchildren, Nathan, Jacoby, Bryce, and Carter; two brothers and a sister in law, Richard J. Archambault and fiancée Karen Medina of Lowell, and Robert N. Archambault and his wife Patricia of Baldwinville, MA; a sister, Deborah Fortier and fiancé Kenneth Orth of Deland, FL; and a godchild, Nicole Archambault of Nashua. Ronald had many nieces and nephews he cherished as well.

Relatives and friends will be received on Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the TYNGSBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME 4 Cassaway Drive, Tyngsborough. His graveside service will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. For online condolences or directions, please visit, www.tyngsboroughfuneralhome.com.

Emily Eastman Beauregard

EMILY EASTMAN BEAUREGARD
May 27, 2021 (Age 81)

Rindge NH - Emily Eastman Beauregard, age 81, of Rindge, NH died unexpectedly of natural causes in her home on May 27, 2021.

Emily was married to Richard Beauregard in June 1956, and they had been married for 61 years when Richard predeceased her in 2017.

Emily is remembered as a loving, generous, caring woman who was always willing to help her family and friends. She enjoyed going on adventures, decorating her home with treasured objects (often found at yard sales), gardening, puzzles, visiting the ocean, and reading biographies. One of her favorite activities was playing games and enjoying meals with family and friends. She also cared deeply for her dogs and cats over the years.

Emily had a deep faith of her own, and was very willing to allow others to believe whatever suited them. Open-minded and fair, she personified a live-and-let-live philosophy. She enjoyed her life very much, and took pleasure in each day.

Emily is survived by her daughter and partner Darlene Beauregard and Meg Whittle, of Keene, NH; her daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Leon Goodwin of Fitzwilliam, NH; her son and daughter-in-law Richard Jr. and Melanie Beauregard of Rindge, NH; and her daughter and son-in-law Brenda and Raymond Donnelly of Winchendon, MA; as well as by four grandsons, three great-grandchildren, and three sisters and their families.

There will be a private celebration of life for Emily.

Wayne E. Skinner

WAYNE E. SKINNER
October 19, 1929 ~ June 1, 2021 (Age 91)

FRIENDSHIP - Wayne A. Skinner, 91, of 75 West Main St., passed away Tuesday (June 1, 2021) at Absolut Care of Allegany, following a lengthy illness.

Born Oct. 19, 1929, in Friendship, he was the son of Charles and Ruth Swortout Skinner. On Dec. 29, 1951, in East Aurora, he married the former Twila R. Stoddard, who predeceased him April 19, 1999.

Wayne had grown up in Friendship and was a graduate of Friendship Central School, Class of 1947. Soon after graduation, he joined the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, where he served in the Pacific Theater, serving in Japan.

After his stint in the army, Wayne returned to a civil service position at Griffith Air Force Base in Rome, where he was a field engineer in equipment sold for Collins Radio Co. In 1966 he was employed at Motorola Corp. in Arcade as a test equipment engineer. After 25 years at Motorola, Wayne retired in 1991.

During the last 25 years of his career, Wayne established his own repair shop next to his home, known as Skinner Electronics, where he repaired TVs, radios and other equipment.

He enjoyed any electronics, watching TV, traveling and being with his family. He was a past member of the Assembly of God Church.

Surviving are three daughters, Valorie M. (Rev. Calvin) Miller of Winchendon, Mass., Violet R. Butler of Allegany and Joy B. Skinner of Friendship; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by three brothers, Leo Skinner, Gerald Skinner and Lawrence Skinner; and three sisters, Leona Swortout, Doris Dunbar and Ruby Reisman.

Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Friday (June 4, 2021) at the Treusdell Funeral Home, Friendship, at which time funeral service will be held. The Rev. Millard Cook, associate pastor of the Olean Baptist Church, will officiate. Pastor Calvin Miller, of the United Parish of Winchendon, Mass., will assist in the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to the activities deptartment of the Absolut Care of Allegany.

The family of Mr. Skinner would like to remark that the staff at the Absolut Care of Allegany were loving and kind to their loved one. It meant a lot to the family.

For condolences to the family, visit www.treusdellfuneralhome.com.

Donald M. Lemere Sr.

DONALD M. LEMERE SR.
January 12, 1947 ~ June 6, 2021 (Age 74)

TEMPLETON - Donald M. Lemere Sr., 74, of 84 Patriots Road, died peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021 in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital, Leominster, with his family at his side.

He was born in Newport, VT on January 12, 1947, son of the late Maynard and Bernice (Gilbert) Lemere and lived in Winchendon for many years until moving to Templeton two years ago.

Don was known as “Can Man” around Winchendon, from working in the scrap metal field and as a mechanic for many years. His greatest enjoyment was time spent with his family and fishing.

Don leaves an extensive family of children, grandchildren, brothers, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 85 Vernon Street, Norwood, MA 02062.

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

BEATRICE A. (BERGERON) FREDETTE
June 19, 1927 ~ June 8, 2021 (Age 93)

Fitchburg - Beatrice A. (Bergeron) Fredette, 93, of Fitchburg, MA passed away peacefully in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital Tuesday June 8, 2021.

She was born in Fitchburg, MA, June 19, 1927 daughter of Alfred and Mary (Boudreau) Bergeron. She lived all of her life in Fitchburg.

She worked many years at Foster Grand Sunglasses and BJ's before her retirement many years ago.

Beatrice was very active , she was a life member of VFW #2158 in Winchendon, MA, and served as Past Aux. President, Past District 11 President, and a life member of the DAV Aux Winchendon Golden Age Club.

She was a long time member of St. Camillus De Church.

She is survived by her daughter Joanne Eldred of Georgia, her son John Fredette of California, grandchildren, William Albert who was her caregiver, Robert Eldred, Jason Fredette, Lindsey Fredette, and Dillon Fredette, great grandchildren, William and Samantha Albert and Bryson Eldred, and a great great grandson, Tyler Albert.

A private family funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 12,2021. Interment will be in St. Bernard Cemetery, Fitchburg. There are no calling hours. The Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral home 99 Summer St. Fitchburg is directing.

Rosanne Elizabeth Wrigley

ROSANNE ELIZABETH WRIGLEY
April 30, 1946 ~ May 22, 2021 (Age 75)

Titusville, FL - Rosanne Elizabeth Wrigley (Dombroski) was born in Winchendon, MA on April 30, 1946. She passed away, peacefully in the presence of family on May 22, 2021 at the St Francis Reflections Hospice Care in Titusville, Fl.

She was predeceased by her parents Antoinette and Cedar Vorce, brothers Michael and Elliott Dombroski, daughter Angela Wrigley, grandson Ian and brother Kurt Dombroski.

Rosanne leaves two sons Roger Wrigley of Rutland and Frank F Wrigley III and his wife Brandi of Athol, her sister Mary Marshall and brother Joseph Fanelli of Athol, a sisters Brenda Edsall, Arlene Messina, brother Mark Dombroski and a son in law Terry Wendell.

She also leaves 5 grandchildren whom she cherished and adored, Corey, Sarah, Heather, Destiny and Haley. She had many nieces, nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly.

She was a 1964 graduate of Athol High and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. She enjoyed delivering groceries for Instacart and flea marketing on the weekend. She loved playing pool, fishing, the beach, cruising and horseback riding but most of all loved spending time with her grandchildren when she had the chance. Rose always had a smile on her face and enjoyed time with friends and had an enormous affection for animals.

Arrangements in Florida and Massachusetts will occur in June and July and will be announced. We ask that donations a local ASPCA in her name be made in lieu of flowers.

Bonnie Adams

BONNIE ADAMS
June 30, 1957 ~ March 14, 2020 (Age 62)

Athol, MA - Bonnie Ann Adams, 62 of Athol, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Leominster Hospital.

Bonnie was born on June 30, 1957 in Athol to the late John Adams and the late Miriam (Troope) Adams. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1975. She attended Mount Wachusett Community College. Bonnie worked for MBW incorporated in Orange for 27 years.

She enjoyed camping, fishing, kayaking, gardening, flowers, the beach and was an avid animal lover.

She leaves one son: Joel Cameron of Athol; one daughter: Sonya Szoc of Templeton; three grandchildren: Bailey Szoc, Felicity Cameron, Pearl Ruiz; two brothers: David Adams of Athol, Bob Adams of Orange; niece: Julie Tenney of Winchendon; one nephew: Nick Adams of Shutesbury.

A calling hour will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10-11:00 am at Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Road, Orange. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Bonnie's name may be made to MSPCA, 350 S. Huntington St., Boston, MA 02130.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Mack Family Funeral Homes - Fiske-Murphy & Mack Chapel, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange is assisting with arrangements.