PATRICIA R. (BECRELIS) POTHIER
March 18, 1930 ~ September 1, 2021 (Age 91)

Leominster - Patricia R. (Becrelis) Pothier "LADY", 91, a lifelong resident of Leominster passed away peacefully at. Broadview Assisted Living Community in Winchendon on September 1, 2021.

She was born on March 18, 1930, the sixth daughter of George and Marion Becrelis. Pat was predeceased by her beloved husband of 68 years, Raymond J. Pothier.

Pat is survived by her daughters Lee Bourgault and husband Paul Allain, Nancy Leblanc and husband Gary, 4 grandchildren, Elise Leblanc, Ryan Leblanc, Ashley King, and Eric Bourgault. She was blessed with 5 great grandchildren, Brianna, Stella, Melia, Felix, and Isabelle. She also leaves behind her sister Katherine (Kitty) Bilotta and her dearest friend Pauline (Chicky) Ciccone, many nieces and nephews and a very loving Pothier family.

She was also predeceased by 4 sisters; Frances Theriault, Alice Eichorst, Irene Becrelis, and Helen Gamache.

Pat lived her entire life in Leominster. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1947 continuing her education at Sargent College at Boston University, studying Physical Education and Dance. After graduation Pat began a teaching career at LHS that lasted 44 years. During that time, she taught Girl's Physical Education and coached Girls' Varsity sports including Field Hockey, Softball and Basketball. The last 24 years of her career were spent as a Guidance Counselor. She was much loved and respected by those young people she coached on the sidelines of their lives.

During tenure at Leominster High School she founded the Leominster chapter of Girls Athletic Association and Co-advised it with Pauline Ciccone. The nickname LADY and the symbolism of the rose originated from that era.

During those years Pat received many honors; Massachusetts School Counselor of the Year in 1986, Leominster Citizen of the Year in 1995, and LHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. Part of her community involvement included membership on the Leominster Recreation Commission, LHS Alumni Scholarship Association, and Adult Literacy Program. Pat was a lifelong member of St. Leo's Parish.

Pat loved life. She traveled the USA with her family and the world with Ray, but she was also happy having breakfast at Tim's Diner, walking with Chicky, or sitting in the sun with a good book. She was proud of her Greek ancestry, often baking and cooking Greek specialties. She loved spending time with her 4 grandchildren and was a great influence in their lives.

Pat always had a smile for her many friends. The rose had special meaning for "The LADY" .... "And remember one petal blossoms for me".

Donations in memory of Pat can be made to the LHS Alumni Scholarship Association, 122 Granite Street Leominster MA 01453. Pat's family would like to thank the wonderful caregivers who helped her in her last years.

Calling hours are Tuesday, September 7, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Richardson Funeral Home, 106 West St., Leominster.

The funeral Mass is Wednesday, September 8, at 11:30 A.M. at St. Leo's Church, 128 Main St., Leominster. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery.

Masks will be required. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net

ALFRED F. LAFORTUNE
March 9, 1931 ~ September 6, 2021 (Age 90)

WINCHENDON - Alfred F. Lafortune, 90, of 57 Hyde Park Drive, died peacefully Monday morning, September 6, 2021 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on March 9, 1931, son of the late Francis and Yvonne (Labrie) Lafortune. A resident of Jaffrey, NH at one time, Alfred was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life.

Alfred was a maintenance worker and custodian at Baldwinville Nursing Home for several years. A fan of harness horse racing, he formerly raced sulky horses at race tracks in the New England and New York area.

He leaves three sisters, Yvonne Laferte of Viera, FL, Shirley Nunly of Louisa, VA and Jean Goodwin of Winchendon and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sister, Aldia Houghton, Leon Lafortune, Norman Lafortune, Edmund Lafortune, Richard Lafortune, Robert Lafortune and Albert Lafortune.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 1:30 P.M. in Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

There are no calling hours.

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

ALLEN W. COTONI
April 20, 1955 ~ August 29, 2021 (Age 66)

Chelmsford - Allen W. Cotoni, age 66, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully at Willow Manor Nursing Home, Lowell, on Sunday, August 29, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Waltham on April 20, 1955 and was the son of Barbara A. (Brown) Cotoni of Florida and the late Jerry J. Cotoni.

Allen graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1974. Before retiring he worked for the Purity Supreme and Stop and Shop Supermarkets. Allen was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Chelmsford, MA and enjoyed fishing and gardening.

Besides his wife, Karen (Joyce) Cotoni, he is survived by his son, Derek A. Cotoni of Chelmsford, his mother, Barbara A. Cotoni and sister, Cynde Cotoni, both of Punte Gorda, FL, a brother-in-law, Steve Anderson of Winchendon, MA and many nieces and nephews.

Allen was predeceased by his father Jerry J. Cotoni, sister Joan (Cotoni) Anderson, and brother Jerry N. Cotoni.

Graveside services were held privately at Pine Ridge Cemetery, CHELMSFORD. Memorial donations may be made in Allen's memory to the Lowell General Cancer Center. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen St., CHELMSFORD. Funeral Director Paul A. Hardy, Jr. For online guestbook please visit CHELMSFORDFUNERALHOME.COM.

EDWARD N. BERGERON
April 7, 1932 ~ September 4, 2021 (Age 89)

GARDNER - Edward N. Bergeron, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday afternoon, September 4, 2021 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

He was born in Orange on April 7, 1932, son of the late Leonel and Ella (Chaisson) Bergeron and had lived in Gardner for many years. Ed had earned his Associates Degree from Worcester Junior College.

Ed worked as an electrician for 25 years at Avery Dennison until his retirement. During the Korean War, Ed proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. During the war, he served on the USS Watts and later served on the USS St. Paul. He was a member of American Legion Post #129 and Polish American Citizens Club of Gardner. His hobbies were fishing, playing pool, horseshoes and chess, and working on his vegetable gardens.

He leaves his wife of 64 years, Nancy A. (Sixt) Bergeron; four children, John Bergeron and his wife Kerry of Winchendon, Richard Bergeron and his wife Annette of Leominster, Robert Bergeron and his wife Stacie of Winchendon and Michael Bergeron of Port Richie, FL; three grandchildren Cassie Bergeron, Lindsey Bergeron and Nicholas Bergeron; his sisters, Marjorie Ralyn of Gardner, Anna Williams of Dearborn Michigan and Michelle Rose of CA and several nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Alice and Beatrice, predeceased him.

Private funeral services will be held in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

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

RONALD GREENWOOD
September 5, 2021 (Age 82)

Northbridge - Ronald K. Greenwood of South Grafton, formerly of Northbridge, died on Sunday, September 5, 2021, in Adviniacare of Northbridge, 85 Beaumont Drive, after a brief illness.

He leaves his wife of sixty years, the one great love of his life, Carol M. (Violette) Greenwood; two sons: Michael J. Greenwood and his wife, Shirley S. (Rossi) Greenwood, of Cumberland, RI, and Ronald K. Greenwood, Jr., and his wife, Stacy D. (Oberle) Greenwood, of Davie, FL; three grandchildren: Jessica A. Skole of Cohasset, Erika N. Greenwood of Winchendon, and Joey J. Greenwood of North Lauderdale, FL; a great granddaughter, Isabella G. Greenwood of North Lauderdale, FL; and nephews and nieces and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents, William H. and Antoinette (Chapdelaine) Greenwood (AKA Boisvert); a son, David K. Greenwood of Mendon; and two brothers: William H. Boisvert of Leominster and Robert P. Boisvert of Uxbridge.

Mr. Greenwood was born in North Uxbridge on February 19, 1939, and lived there until his marriage in 1961. He then lived for 54 years in Northbridge before moving to South Grafton in 2015. He was a 1958 graduate of Uxbridge High School and served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1961.

Mr. Greenwood worked for 34 years as a warehouseman and truck driver for Bay State Abrasives of Westborough and several other area companies before he retired in 2000. He was a member of St. Peter's Catholic Parish, Northbridge. His one great passion was his motorcycle; he and Carol rode with the Royalties Motorcycle Club of Auburn for many years.

His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, September 10, in St. Peter's Catholic Church, 39 Church Ave., Northbridge. After cremation, burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Uxbridge. Relatives and friends are invited to visit with his family from from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. on Friday in Turgeon Funeral Home, 80 School St., Northbridge, before the Mass.

CHARLES "TOM" HENCKLER
April 20, 1944 ~ August 31, 2021 (Age 77)

Chelmsford - Charles "Tom" Henckler, age 77, beloved husband of Constance "Connie" Charron and the late Patricia A. (Quinlan) Henckler passed away August 31st after a lengthy illness surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on April 20,1944 in Bar Harbor, ME., he was the son of the late Charles W. and Inez (Fennelly) Henckler. Tom was raised in Mt. Desert Island, Maine and was a graduate of Mt. Desert Island High Class of 1962. He lived in Billerica for over 35 years and was a resident of Chelmsford for the past 15 years.

Tom worked at Barnstead Company and AMRAY Inc. in quality control for over 30 years. He was also a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus where he was able to support many charitable causes.

Tom's favorite times and memories were spent being a dad and grandfather. He enjoyed listening to his albums, telling "grandpa" jokes, working with his sons on his '62 Chevy Impala, and taking his daughter to dance and piano lessons. He enjoyed bringing his family to Mt. Desert Island every summer for vacation to spend time with their extended family. Tom will forever be known as a quiet, kind, and caring man who never complained and fought courageously throughout his illness.

Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Charles W. Henckler and his wife Laura of Chelmsford and Michael Henckler and his wife Kristen of Winchendon; daughters Christine Hizny and her husband Adam of Billerica, Ambre Charron of Chelmsford, Nicole Reedy of Nashua, NH and Denise Rogers of Ayer; brother Donald Henckler and his wife Joyce of Kittery, ME; sister Martha Gladstone of Bangor, ME as well as his grandchildren, Charles, Jr. "Bubba", Katherine, Milo, Colin and Emma, Mandy, Livvy, Charlie, Sammy and Dylan; and his sister-in-law Kathleen Gale of Chelmsford and brother-in-law James P. Quinlan II of Texas.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, September 7th from 4 to 7 p.m. at SWEENEY MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME, 66 Concord Rd., Billerica. A Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday, September 8, at St. Matthew the Evangelist Parish in St. Theresa Church, 466 Boston Rd., Billerica at 10 a.m. Burial in Fox Hill Cemetery, Billerica. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project woundedwarriorproject.org Funeral Director Dean M. Laurendeau www.sweeneymemorialfh.com

KENNETH L. AYERS
February 16, 1938 ~ September 4, 2021 (Age 83)

WINCHENDON - Kenneth L. Ayers, 83, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday evening, September 4, 2021 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

He was born in Bristol, VT on February 16, 1938, son of the late Francis and Maud (Fortune) Mott and had lived in Winchendon since 1972.

Ken worked as a truck driver for various trucking companies from the age of 17 until his retirement. An avid coffee drinker, Ken was also interested in farming.

He leaves his wife of 28 years, Kiflin (Minckler) Ayers; his eleven children, Christopher Ayers and wife Lisa of FL, Kenneth Ayers Jr and his wife Charity of FL, James Ayers of FL, Francis Ayers of Winchendon, Chad Ayers and his wife Kimberly of Winchendon, Deborah Dingler and husband Dale of VT, Shari Rowinski and husband Karl of VT, Shelly Driscoll and husband Scott of VT, Paige Faunce of FL, Laurie Stone of VT and Kim Laughner of NH; two stepchildren, Tina Champney of Winchendon and Shaun Stewart of Winchendon; his siblings, Helen Boutah of VT, Myona Brace of VT, Klayton “Sam” Ayers of Winchendon and Joseph Mott of VT; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Ken was preceded in death by three sisters, Aldena Robb, Faline Martin and Florence Ayers and two brothers, Clarence Ayers and Keith Ayers.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Friday, September 17, 2021 from 5 to 7 P.M.

Funeral services will be private.

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

MICHAEL R. ST. PIERRE
October 7, 1951 ~ September 7, 2021 (Age 69)

WINCHENDON - Michael R. St. Pierre, 69, of Winchendon died unexpectedly Tuesday afternoon, September 7, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester.

Mike was born on October 7, 1951, the son of Emile and Jeannine St. Pierre. Growing up Mike could be found playing basketball or baseball with all the neighborhood kids. He was a resident of Winchendon for most of his life and was a 1970 graduate of Murdock High School.

Mike worked for 24 years at Simplex Time Recorder in Gardner and Westminster and 9 years at EMD Millipore Corporation in Jaffrey until his retirement.

Mike was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Known to his grandsons as 'HaHa', he was always their number 1 fan, whether it was soccer practice, baseball games, cross country or track meets, school concerts or science fairs. He treasured the times he spent with them. Mike was an avid golfer and played in the Senior League in Templeton, and recently celebrated 25 years as a soccer referee in the Central Massachusetts Soccer Officials and 27 years as an IAABO basketball referee.

He leaves his wife of 43 years, Audrey (Place) St. Pierre; his daughter Jessica Vezina and husband Ryan; two grandsons Shawn and Jason Vezina; his brother Reynold St. Pierre and his wife Dolores and 2 nieces. Mike was preceded in death by his brother Paul St. Pierre.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 from 3 to 5 pm at Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. Funeral services will immediately follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in Mike's name may be made to the Murdock Sports Boosters, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon, MA 01475.