MARION C. (PAUL) MAY
January 18, 1930 ~ April 24, 2022 (Age 92)

WINCHENDON - Marion C. (Paul) May, 92 of Winchendon, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 in the Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

She was born in Winchendon on January 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Napoleon Paul and the late Eva (Duval) Paul.

Marion was a life-long resident of Winchendon. She was an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. She was a member of the Winchendon VFW Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of the Winchendon Senior Center, volunteered there and enjoyed playing Bingo.

She leaves one son, Herbert V. May, Jr. and his wife Ginger of Winchendon; two daughters, Patricia A. Newman Bushee and her husband Thomas Bushee of South Royalston; Paula J. Paradise of Gardner; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Herbert V. May, Sr., her daughter, Kathleen M. Stickles, by five sisters, Pauline Loomis, Irene Bosworth, Lorraine Darcy, Lena Roy, Diana Stanford, by four brothers, Napoleon Paul, Jr., Arthur Paul, Leon Paul, Maurice Paul.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 28, 2022 at 10:00 am in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Winchendon.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations in her name to the Winchendon Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon, MA 01475 or to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church 52 Spruce St., Winchendon, MA 01475. To send an online condolence please visit www.stoneladeau.com.

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

JEAN V. RIVARD
November 24, 1942 ~ April 26, 2022 (Age 79)

WINCHENDON - Jean V. (Grasmuck) Rivard, 79, of Winchendon, died Tuesday, April 26, 2022, after a short illness with her family by her side.

She was born in Winchendon on November 24, 1942, daughter of the late William F. and Roseanne Yvonne (Ashmore) Grasmuck and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. Jean was a 1961 graduate of Murdock High School.

Jean worked many years ago as an upholsterer at Level Manufacturing and later worked as an assembler at Teleflex until her retirement. She enjoyed walking and loved her dogs, Daisy and Maisy. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family.

Her husband, Donald J. Rivard, died in 2011. She leaves two children, Donald J. Rivard Jr and his wife Laurie of Winchendon; a daughter, Amy Y. Salter and husband John of Winchendon; a sister, Brenda Kelly of Colorado Springs, CO; four grandchildren, Morgan Ruschioni and husband Tony, Ashley Fletcher and husband Matt, Courtney Rivard and Anna Salter; great-grandchildren, Isabella Ruschioni, Eli Ruschioni, Lucy Ruschioni, Gus Ruschioni, Valerie Fletcher and Dean Fletcher; an aunt, Yvonne Page of Winchendon and many niece and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Harold F. "Spike" Grasmuck, William F. Grasmuck Jr., Barbara Desaulniers, and Rose Marie Jean.

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

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Kathleen Murphy Athletic Scholarship Fund, care of Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon, MA 01475.

WILLIAM T. PIKE D.M.D.
January 18, 1930 ~ April 23, 2022 (Age 89)

William T. Pike, D.M.D., 89, of Sutton Road, died at his home on April 23, 2022 surrounded by his family.

He was born in St. Johnsbury, VT on April 14, 1933 the son of Louis T. and Gladys (Person) Pike.

Bill graduated from Haverhill Academy, New Hampton Academy, received his B.A. degree from UNH in 1956 and his D.M.D. from Tufts University Dental School in 1960. From 1960-1962 he served in the US Air Force.

He moved to New London in 1962 and owned and operated his dental practice from 1962-1997. His late wife, Marilyn (Fletcher) Pike who died in 2018, joined him in the practice to help the office run smoothly, with a friendly atmosphere.

Bill was a member of The First Baptist Church of New London and served on various boards and committees including being a deacon and singing in the church choir. The family spent time on Lake Sunapee for many years and moved to Newbury in 1984. In 2006 they moved to Wilmot, then Bill returned to New London in 2018. Active in the community, he had been a member of the New London Outing Club and the Lion's Club. Loving the outdoors, Bill enjoyed tennis, sail racing, skiing, golf, travel, cross country skiing and hunting. His most recent interest was playing cribbage and listening to music. Of course, Bill always enjoyed time spent with his family and cherished meals and outings with the kids, grandkids and extended family.

He is survived by three children, William Pike, Jr. of The Philippines, Peter and his wife, Tina Pike of Eliot, ME and Kristen and her husband, Dag Lidbeck of Wilmot, NH; seven grandchildren, Thomas, James, Charles, Sophia, Mia, Madison and Skyla; a sister, Marina Brock of New London, NH; niece, Jayne Stacy; nephew, Ernest "Chip" Fletcher III and his brother-in-law, Ernest Fletcher, Jr. of Winchendon, MA and dear friend, Betty Blackey of Bow, NH.

Friends may call at the Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH on Friday, April 29, 2022 from 5:00-7:00 P.M. A funeral service will be held at The First Baptist Church, 461 Main Street, New London on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Burial will follow in West Part Cemetery, New London.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Sunapee Region Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, P.O. Box 2209, New London, NH 03257 or to The First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 336, New London, NH 03257.

CLEMENT J. VAUTOUR
November 25, 1952 ~ April 24, 2022 (Age 69)

Leominster - Clement J. Vautour, 69, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Leominster Hospital.

He leaves his wife, Carol (Boivin) Vautour; two sons, Jesse Vautour of Leominster and Paul Vautour of Canada; one step-son Matthew Bettencourt of Winchendon; one grandson, Tyler Bettencourt of Winchendon and his brothers and sisters, Rose, Paul, John, Martha, Arthur, Gabriel, Lin and Rheo.

He is predeceased by a son, Joshuah Vautour who died in 2019 and five brothers, Vincent, Raymond Armand, Reginald and Jude.

Clement was born in Rexton, New Brunswick, Canada, on November 23, 1952, a son of the late Antoine and Irene (Cormier) Vautour. He worked in construction as a concrete form laborer.

He enjoyed sports, his family and he was an extremely hard working man. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Clement was the kind of man who would always be ready to give a helping hand.

A mass of christian burial will be held in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster on Friday, April 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.

Burial will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Florence Street, Leominster, MA 01453.

There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution to Carol to assist her with paying for Clement's funeral.

To leave an online condolence please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com

The Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker Street, Leominster, MA has been entrusted with Clement's funeral arrangements.

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor and Douglas M. Stone, funeral directors.

DONALD E. DUPLEASE
September 4, 1925 ~ April 25, 2022 (Age 96)

Winchendon - Donald E. Duplease, 96, of Winchendon, died peacefully Monday afternoon, April 25, 2022 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner with his family by his side.

He was born in Winchendon on September 4, 1925, son of the late Charles E. and Rose A. (Gamelin) Duplease and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon. He was educated in Winchendon schools. He was a veteran of World War II. Having enlisted at the age of 17, Donald proudly served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 in the European, African and Middle Eastern, and Asiatic Pacific Theatres of operation on the USS Cronin DE 704.

Don founded Duplease Electric Company of Winchendon, he worked as a Plant Engineer at Hitchcock Chair Company in Riverton, CT. and later at Foster Grant in Leominster MA. He retired at the age of 80. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion, and Lt. Frederick Wilder White Post 2158 VFW.

Don served as a selectman for the Town of Winchendon for 18 years and was a past president of the Worcester County Selectmen's Association.

Throughout his life, he enjoyed family picnics in his backyard, camping up and down the east coast, and spending time with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He was an intelligent, kind, and loving person, respected by all.

He leaves his wife of 75 years Anita (Plante) Duplease, four children, Sharon M. Courtemanche and her husband Bruce, Judith A. Moriarity and her late husband Walter, Linda M. Gleason and her husband Brent, and Donald E. Duplease Jr. and his wife Pamela, all residents of Winchendon, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in his passing by his daughter Nancy Anita Duplease and 8 siblings, Charles E. Duplease Jr., Robert A. Duplease, Gordon G. Duplease, Julien G. Duplease, Olive L. Webster, Marilyn E. Chaisson, Audrey R. Lema, and Eleanor N. Beaumont.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 10 A. M. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon. Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Tuesday, May 3, 2022 from 5 to 7 P.M. Members of Eugene M. Connor Post 193 will conduct military honors at 6:30 P.M.

Memorial donations may be made to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon MA 01475.

To leave an online condolence, please visit www.stone-ladeau.com

Kevin J Mack, Douglas M. Stone and Walter C. Taylor, directors

URSULA "SUE" PECKHAM
April 26, 2022 (Age 98)

Ursula "Sue" R. Peckham, 98, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Woodstock, Vermont and was the daughter of the late Nellie (Carter) and Homer Robinson. She graduated from Murdock High School in Winchendon, MA. Sue's mother sadly passed away when she was eleven months old. She was raised by her devoted grandmother, Amelia Paro, who provided a loving home.

Just as Rosie the Riveter, in WWII Sue was a bomb nose welder doing her part for the war effort. Being high school sweethearts, Sue and her husband Albert began their own family and after WWII they moved to Agawam in 1947. Later Sue went to work as a secretary for Western Mass Electric Company at the Hampden Generating Station in Chicopee. She was a true artist and received acknowledgement for her incredible needlepoint, winning national awards. She enjoyed the solemnity of her crafts and bringing joy to others through her art, including detailed needlepoint, oil paintings and scrap books. Her greatest joy was her family and spending time together. Sue was a longtime member of Agawam Congregational Church, a Deacon, and member of the Ladies Aid group of the church. She baked, baked, and baked for the numerous events at the church for decades.

Sue was predeceased by her beloved husband of 64 years, Albert F. Peckham, Sr. in 2006. She leaves to cherish her memory her caring children: Dale Melanson of Agawam, Karen Zadworny of Springfield, Albert Peckham, Jr. and Carol of Laurens SC, and Marla Pignatare and her husband Charles of Westfield; nine grandchildren: Shelly (Amaro), Diane (Jon), Steven (Lisa), Jody (Rick), Michele (Phil), Keith, Krystie (Dan), Carla (Rich) and Marc (Kelly); twenty-two great-grandchildren: Daniel (Fan), Brianna (Eric), Andrew, Dirk (Jordan), Laken, Tory, Ashley, Gavin, Kyley, Jonathan, Krysten (Rob), Payten, Reno, Olivia, Emma, Nathan, Olivia, Addison, Giulianna, Calla, Evie and Bennett; and six great-great grandchildren: Emma, Riley, Will, Sammy, Addie, Charlotte, and two on their way. Besides her grandmother, parents, and her husband, Sue was predeceased by her son-in-law Leslie Melanson.

The family would like to especially thank Sue's faithful neighbors Duke, Joyce and Susie for their incredible support, her wonderful caretakers, and also the care received from Hospice of Western & Central Mass.

To share in the celebration of Sue's life, family and friends are invited to gather on Thursday, May 5, 2022 for a service at 11:30am at Agawam Congregational Church and burial will follow in Agawam Center Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Agawam Congregational Church, 745 Main St, Agawam MA 01001. Colonial Forastiere Funeral & Cremation has been entrusted with the arrangements. For more information or to share a condolence, please visit www.forastiere.com.