ROBERT W. BATCHELDER

WINCHENDON - Because of the weekend blizzard, funeral services for Robert W. Batchelder, 62, of Winchendon have been rescheduled for Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 2 P.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

A calling hour will precede the service in the funeral home Saturday, February 5, 2022 from 1 to 2 P.M.

RUDOLPH KUT JR.
January 22, 2022 (Age 76)

Rudolph "Rudy" Joseph Kut, Jr., 76, of Hanson, MA, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2022 surrounded by his loving family, after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in 1945 to Rudolph and Adella (Bienienda) Kut of Adams, MA. Rudy graduated from Adams Memorial High School. He then received a degree in Biology at Northeastern University, and went on to obtain a Masters in Teaching at Bridgewater State College. After graduation, he taught the Sciences in Abington and Scituate for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife Jean (Paradysz), daughters Sara Ciras and husband Zachary of Webster, MA, and Amanda Kut and husband Jeffery Johnson of Boston, and two grandchildren, Grace Ciras and Eloise Johnson, and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his sister Judith Mizhir of Winchendon. He was predeceased by his parents Rudolph and Adella Kut.

Rudy was a devoted husband and father, spending summers gardening, boating along the south shore and cape and camping and hiking in the White Mountains with his family. He loved playing and watching soccer with his daughters. Rudy also enjoyed bird hunting and was an avid fisherman. After retirement he and his wife spent winters in the Florida Keys, where he continued to pursue his passion for boating and fishing. He enjoyed sharing his experiences with his daughters and granddaughters.

Arrangements by Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home.

A private family services will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Turtle Hospital in Marathon, Florida. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.MacKinnonFuneralHomes.com

JANICE B. LADEAU
March 25, 1928 ~ January 30, 2022 (Age 93)

GARDNER - Janice B. LaDeau, 93, of 570 West Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Leominster.GARDNER – Janice B. LaDeau, 93, of 570 West Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Leominster.

She was born in Montgomery, Vermont on March 25, 1928 to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard. She joins her husband of 75 years, Richard W. LaDeau, who died in December, 2020.GARDNER – Janice B. LaDeau, 93, of 570 West Street, died peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 30, 2022 in the Life Care Center of Leominster.

She was born in Montgomery, Vermont on March 25, 1928 to the late Earl and Elizabeth (Sylvester) Girard. She joins her husband of 75 years, Richard W. LaDeau, who died in December, 2020.

She leaves three of five children, Richard W. “Skip” LaDeau Jr and his wife Rita of Maine, Susan (LaDeau) Warner and Michael LaDeau of Gardner; eight grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. She also leaves two sisters, Julie (Girard) Warner and Shirley Mae (Girard) Chaffee. Preceded in death were her two children, Steven C. LaDeau and a baby daughter, Karen LaDeau, as well as her sisters, Lucille Wentworth, Betty Parks and Joyce Sawyer and two brothers, Charles Girard and Earl Girard Jr.

Janice was a long time member of Bethany Baptist Church, formerly Pine Street Church. of Gardner and had been a beloved Sunday School teacher.

Janice was a well known dress maker, with her own shop, until arthritis forced her in to retirement. Before that, she worked as a seamstress at a furniture factory in Leominster. She spent most of her life in Winchendon and had lived in Gardner for the last 50 years.

Services will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethany Baptist Church, 72 Ryan Street, Gardner, MA 01440.

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

LUCILLE C. LAWRENCE
January 28, 2022 (Age 97)

Lucille C. Lawrence, 97, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. A hard working and staunchly self-reliant woman, she spent her last 25 years at Turtle Creek, Beverly, where she lived independently, enjoyed Bingo, puzzles, and word search. She continued to make new friends even at the age of 97.

Her parents Charles Bisson and Albia Boudreault moved from Quebec to Manchester NH where she was born, the second youngest of 6 children. At age 5 her mother became ill and the family returned to Quebec City, Canada, where Lucille was placed in a catholic orphanage and kindly cared for by the nuns of Notre Dame until age 13. At age 18, after saving enough money, she independently traveled to Winchendon MA to work in the White Brothers Mill where they manufactured denim. It was there that she met and married her 1st husband, Herbert Gauthier, father of her three sons. He spent 5 years away in the army during WW2 and after his return, they spent several happy years in Winchendon. Herbert tragically died at the young age of 34.

Lucille had taught herself to speak, read and write English. She worked very hard to raise her family alone and eventually ended up living in the North Shore area. Lucille spent many years at the King's Grant Inn, Danvers, as their supervisor of the housekeeping and laundry department. She made lifelong friends there and was frequently bumping into former workers who remembered her fondly. In 1971 Lucille was re-married to Robert Lawrence and enjoyed 32 years with him until he passed on in 2007 at age 90. They enjoyed travel, spending time with family, and especially visiting Lucille's large and loving extended family in Quebec City.

Lucille is survived by one son, Ronald Gauthier and his wife Donna of Essex; and daughter-in-law Eleanor Gauthier of Beverly. She was predeceased by two sons, Dennis N, Gauthier and Mitchell Gauthier; one stepson, Robert E. Lawrence, and one grandson Carl Gauthier. Lucille is also survived by her grandsons, Dennis Gauthier of Beverly, Shane Gauthier, of Needham, Kurt Gauthier and wife Brittnie Aiello of Ipswich, and Scott Gauthier- California. She is great grandmother of Ava and Lucy Gauthier of Needham, River, and Summer Gauthier of Ipswich, and Marcus Ring of Saco Maine.

A graveside ceremony will be held at a later date. Arrangement by the Campbell Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis TN. Information, directions and condolences at www.campbellfuneral.com.

ARTHUR L. TATRO JR.
May 26, 1937 ~ January 29, 2022 (Age 84)

RINDGE, NH - Arthur L. Tatro Jr., 84, of Rindge, NH, died peacefully Saturday evening, January 29, 2022 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a stroke.

Arthur was born in Montague, MA on May 26, 1937, son of Arthur Tatro and Alice (Reid) Tatro.

Arthur honorably served his country as a member of the United States Navy from July, 1955 through July, 1959. He then came to Winchendon, where he married the love of his life, Beatrice Lafreniere in 1959.

Arthur became a police officer for the Town of Winchendon in 1963 and served the town until his retirement in 1984 after 21 years of service. Arthur, also known as "Barny" not a man to sit still, then worked for the Wendell P. Clark Memorial in maintenance for 16 years. Barny’s greatest pastime was finding a yard sale and going to the flea market.

His wife Beatrice (Lafreniere) Tatro, preceded him in death in 2016. He was also preceded in death by three sons, Scott Tatro, Arthur Tatro III and Jason Tatro. He leaves two daughters, Kelly Wood and her husband Nathan of Winchendon and Tracy LaFortune and her husband Paul of Cohutta, GA; two sons, Billy Tatro and his wife Brenda of Rindge, NH and Joshua Tatro and wife Megan of Fitchburg, MA. and a sister Rhoda Devarney and her husband Bruce of VT. He also leaves behind many beautiful Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. His two brothers, George Tatro and Clifton Tatro, preceded him in death.

There are no calling hours or services. Burial will be private.

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

ROGER M. LEHTINEN
April 4, 1938 ~ January 31, 2022 (Age 83)

Westminster - Roger M. Lehtinen, 83, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home.

Roger was born in Fitchburg on April 4, 1938, son of the late Toivo and Jennie (Salerno) Lehtinen. He worked for PJ Keating Concrete Company for 28 years before retiring in 1998. Since retiring, he has spent his winters in Florida. He was a member of the Midstate Auto Club, Winchendon Golf Course, and a motorcycle group called "The Retreads". He had a passion for golf, antique cars, biking and walking.

He is survived by his wife, Gail (Page) Lehtinen; two sons, Eric Lehtinen and Steve Lehtinen; a daughter, Karen Lehtinen; one grandson, Chad Lehtinen; one great grandchild, Brooks Lehtinen; two step-sons, Mark Goodhue and his wife, Brenda, and Jeffrey Goodhue and his wife, Tasia; two step-grandchildren, Constantina Goodhue and Ethan Goodhue; a brother, Bruce Lehtinen; four sisters, Anita Gaunt, Kathy Lehtinen, Christine Pohl, and Sue Howlett; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, David Lehtinen and a sister, Janine DeLorme.

On behalf of the Lehtinen Family, a special thank you to the nurse's aides, Anna, Meline, Robin, Millie, and the hospice nurses for the kindness and loving care given to Roger. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001. Checks should be made payable to "Alzheimer's Foundation of America." To leave an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com