ARTHUR L. GOODRICH
January 20, 1947 ~ December 28, 2021 (Age 74)

GARDNER – Arthur L. Goodrich, 74, of 194 Central Street, died peacefully Tuesday morning, December 28, 2021 at his residence with his daughter at his side.

He was born in Gardner on January 20, 1947, son on the late Leston and Evelyn (Whitney) Goodrich. A lifelong resident of Gardner, Arthur graduated from Gardner High School, Mt. Wachusett Community College and University of Massachusetts.

Arthur proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. he had worked as a foreman at the former Temple Stuart Furniture Company and later worked as a manager at Fort Devens and the Marriott Hotel Conference Center. His hobbies included doing jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles and reading. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family.

His wife of 47 years, Diane P. (Doiron) Goodrich, died in 2018. He leaves two children, Melissa Goodrich and Craig Goodrich of Gardner; a brother, Bradley Goodrich and his wife Deborah of Boylston; a half-brother Leston Goodrich and wife Rose of Winchendon; a half-sister, Harriet Fischer of Southwick; four grandchildren, Abigail Lathrop and husband Nick, John Wigglesworth, Isabelle Wigglesworth and fiancé Joshuaa Sherrill and Tyler Cogliano; a great granddaughter, Audrey Lathrop and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a half-sister, Marilyn Atwood.

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

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

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

CHARLES E. BROWN
July 20, 1963 ~ December 25, 2021 (Age 58)

WINCHENDON – Charles E. Brown, 58, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2021 in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, with his family at his side.

He was born in Charlottesville, VA on July 20, 1963, son of the late Harold and Martha (Key) Brown and had lived in Winchendon for three years.

Charlie had worked as a landscaper. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family. Before moving to Winchendon, he had lived in Afton, VA.

He leaves his wife of 14 years, Stephanie (Bryant) Brown; seven children, Charles E. Brown Jr. of VA, Jennifer Sweigart and husband Stevie of Roseland, VA, Jessica Brown and significant other Chad Mccrory of Crimora, VA, Derrick Brown, Alexyss Brown, Kyle Brown and Kylieann Brown, all of Winchendon; two brothers, David Brown of MD and Herbert Brown of VA; one sister, Rebecca Brown of VA; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

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

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

PAUL R. GIONET
January 20, 1948 ~ December 22, 2021 (Age 73)

Fitchburg - Paul R. Gionet, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester.

Paul was born in Ayer on January 20, 1948, son of the late Paul J and Mary L (Dennihan) Gionet. Paul was the oldest of six children. He was raised in Shirley, MA then settled in Fitchburg, MA. Paul started working as a young man at a friend's family lumber (Bingham) yard. He also worked as a manager of accounting at Worcester Quality Foods, local lumber and construction companies.

He enjoyed the outdoors and time with his family. He was always there for his sons and beloved grandchildren. His hobbies included golfing, landscaping, gardening, fishing and hiking. He was known for his witty personality and competitive nature. He played in several golf, hockey and horseshoe leagues.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Pamela N. (Towle) Gionet; his children, Michael P. Gionet and his wife Adesholla of Templeton, Mark R. Gionet and his wife Luciene of Fitchburg, Michael S. Downey and his partner Sarah Cervinski of Daly City, CA, and Trevor A Downey and his wife Cheryl of Johnstown, CO; six grandchildren, Nicholas Gionet of Gardner, Alaina Gionet of Winchendon, Dominic, Isabella, Giovanni Gionet of Fitchburg, and Nick Downey of Denver, CO; three sisters, Cindy Boivin of Westminster, Valerie Caron and her husband Steve of Amherst, NH, and Karen Sharpe of Gardner; as well as many dearly loved nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers, Steven Gionet and Mark Gionet.

Paul's Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 at 4:30pm, at New Life Church, 834 Main Street, Leominster. A calling hour will be held prior from 3:30-4:30 at the church. To leave an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com Mack Family Funeral Homes, 105 Central Street, Gardner, is assisting with arrangements. Kevin J. Mack and Walter C. Taylor, funeral directors.