PAULINE H. LASHUA
July 4, 1940 ~ March 28, 2022 (Age 81)

Rindge NH & Ashburnham - Pauline Lashua, 81, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at her daughter's home after an illness. She leaves her daughter Brenda Lashua; sons, Steven Lashua and Robert “Bobby” Lashua; their father, Paul Lashua; her precious grandchildren, Alan and Lydia. She also leaves many near and dear friends who know who they are.

Pauline was born in Winchendon on July 4, 1940, a daughter of the late Maurice B and Lillian M. (Bosworth) Ward. She was a graduate of Murdock HIgh School. She lived most of her life in Ashburnham. She worked at BJ's in Leominster until her retirement.

She was a member of the Mission Congregational Church. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 193, American Legion Auxiliary Post 193, The Golden Age and Senior Center all in Winchendon. Pauline loved to watch the birds from her picture window and see the flowers. She enjoyed yard sales, U-turns, crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, bus trips with her lady friends, going to the oceans and Elvis hymns. She wrote poems that could make you laugh or cry when reading them. Her favorite treat was eating PEEPS.

Her family would sincerely like to thank all the doctors, nurses and everyone that helped her along her journey to heaven.

Pauline's funeral will be held on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Calling hours will be from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm prior to the funeral. Her burial will be private. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.stoneladeau.com Kevin J. Mack, Douglas M. Stone and Walter C. Taylor, funeral directors.

MICHAEL CHARLES AMEDIO
July 17, 1940 ~ March 28, 2022 (Age 81)

Leominster - Michael Charles Amedio, 81, died Monday, March 28, 2022 at Leominster Hospital after an illness. He is predeceased by his wife of over 50 years, Beverly Ann (Day) Amedio.

He leaves his six children, Pauline Amedio-Neville of Leominster, Debralee Hudson of Fitchburg, Patricia Daigle of Winchendon, Everett Racine of Leominster, Jeri-Lynn Enright of Myrtle Beach, SC and Mark Amedio of CA; 13 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister Dolores Piragis of Athol and many cousins.

He was born in Athol on July 17, 1940 a son of the late Carlo and Rose (Bosco) Amedio. He graduated from Athol High School. He owned and operated several barber shops. His first was Barber's Crossing in Worcester, which he changed its name to Hair Smythe1, then Smythe 2 in Leominster and then Smythe 3 in Fitchburg. Prior to his retirement he worked for his nephew at Joey's Barber shop in Fitchburg. Where he was known as uncle Mike to everyone. He would even go to local nursing homes for his longtime customers.

Michael was a true Red Sox fan and also enjoyed the patriots, he also was an excellent dancer and Bocci player. He truly loved his family as they were the most important part of his life.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Michael's funeral will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 12 Noon in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. Calling hours will be in the funeral home on Monday from 10:00 am to 12 Noon at the time of the service. Burial military honors will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 GlennAllen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. The family requests no flowers, that you make a memorial contribution in Michael's name to a Veterans organization of your choice. To leave an online condolence please visit www.stone-ladeau.com. Kevin J. Mack, Douglas M. Stone and Walter C. Taylor, funeral directors.

BERYL CLEVELAND-TAYLOR
December 6, 1936 ~ March 23, 2022 (Age 85)

Beryl Cleveland-Taylor passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was 85 years old.

Beryl was born in Winchendon, MA on December 6, 1936, to Walter A Cleveland and Mary D. (Burt) Cleveland of Rindge, NH. She was the youngest of 4 children and lived all her young life in West Rindge. She attended Conant High School, where she shared her love for singing as a member of the chorus. She had many friends at Conant and was known for her wonderful sense of humor and quick wit. She graduated in 1954.

After high school, Beryl took a job at Robert Taylor Candies in West Rindge. While employed, she met the love of her life Robert "Bobby" Taylor. They were married in 1959, and soon relocated to Malden, MA, where they would reside for 32 years.

Beryl's life calling was to care for others. As a mother to her son Ty and daughter Nancy, she spent their young lives as a proud and loving full time mom. While living in Malden, she was instrumental in fundraising efforts for the Center Methodist Church and was an active member of the congregation. In 1978, Beryl re-entered the workforce taking a position as a Home Health Care worker. There she worked and formed close relationships with her elderly clients. She then accepted an opportunity as Activities Director at the Sunshine Nursing Home in Stoneman, MA, and eventually settled at New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham, in Patient Accounts. In 1991, upon her husband's retirement, the couple relocated back to their beloved West Rindge, where they built their home on Pool Pond.

Beryl began as a People Greeter at the "new" Walmart in Rindge in 1993. In her many roles, her most rewarding was working as an assistant in Human Resources as the Green Coordinator in charge of community fundraising. Her position allowed her to fundraise for the Rindge community. She was instrumental in raising funds for bullet proof vests for the Rindge Police Department, secured the funds for playground equipment in West Rindge Common, organized with Walmart management for Walmart to adopt a highway, and did many events at Walmart to benefit Children's Miracle Network. After years of amazing service, Beryl retired in 2001.

Above all else, Beryl was eternally committed to her family. Her joy in life revolved around her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Nothing made her happier than to be sitting around the dinner table or campsite talking and listening to her family share stories and laugh. Beryl loved to laugh! She was full of life, quick with a joke and was a joy to be around. Her loving disposition will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Beryl is pre-deceased by her father Walter A. Cleveland, her mother Mary D. (Burt) Cleveland of West Rindge, brother Richard "Dick" Cleveland of West Rindge, sister Nancy Cleveland-Hildreth of Winchendon, MA, brother Bradley Cleveland of Wilton, NH and infant son Robert J. Taylor, Jr.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Robert Taylor of West Rindge, son Ty Taylor and his wife Elise Taylor of West Rindge, daughter Nancy Taylor-Hurd of West Rindge, grandson Corey Taylor and his wife Anna Taylor of Rindge, granddaughter Nicole Taylor of Gardner, MA, grandsons Jack Taylor and Christopher Taylor of West Rindge, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A small family memorial and burial will be planned at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you make a tribute donation in Beryl's name to the Jaffrey Rindge Memorial Ambulance, PO Box 107, Jaffrey, NH 03452.