BEVERLY M. TAROLLI
April 5, 1932 ~ July 7, 2022 (Age 90)

Winchendon, MA - Beverly ("Bev") M. Tarolli, 90, died July 7, 2022, in Athol Hospital.

The daughter of Preston and Myrtle (Peckham) Chase, Bev was born in Athol on April 5, 1932. Until she moved to the memory care community at Broadview Assisted Living six years ago, she was a lifelong resident of Athol.

A graduate of Athol High School's Class of 1950, Bev commuted via train to Salem Teachers College and landed her first teaching job in Barre, as an English teacher. It was the impact of her thirty years of teaching accounting and other business courses at Athol High School, however, that will endure for generations, as she taught and mentored many students who went on to successful careers in business- related fields. Her complete dedication to AHS was shown through her management of the internal school accounts throughout her tenure, her role as treasurer of the AHS Scholarship Association for several decades, and her instrumental role on the team that created the AHS Alumni Association. She spearheaded the class scheduling process for the entire student population and served as class advisor multiple times.

Bev loved sports, as an athlete and a spectator. She played softball and basketball on school and recreational teams as a young person and enjoyed tennis and racquetball later in her life. She was an active booster of local sports teams and thrived on a steady diet of Boston professional sports. Boston Bruin Bobby Orr, Red Sox player Carl Yazstremski, and New England Patriot Teddy Bruschi were among her favorites.

Bev was an excellent card player and, while she took her games seriously, the laughter she shared with her friends around the table echoed throughout Athol. Her apple pie, chocolate crinkle cookies, lemon squares, and Delmonico potatoes were highly sought-after items for potluck events and holidays. She appreciated good theater, especially on Boston stages, and produced many local theater productions with director Charles Russell, including Fiddler on the Roof and Godspell. Her happy place was Duxbury Beach where she vacationed for two weeks each summer, and where you could find her standing waist-deep in the ocean reading a book.

Bev was married to her husband, Arthur, for 55 years until his death in 2013. She leaves a daughter, Dianne Johnson, of Duluth, MN; a son, James Tarolli, of Lakeland, FL; a daughter, Susan Tarolli, of Keene, NH; and grandsons Zachary and Michael Tarolli.

There are no calling hours. A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 14, at noon, at Mack Family Funeral Homes 110 New Athol Road, Orange, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions would be well invested if sent to Broadview Assisted Living, 547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA, where Bev was loved and cared for in beautiful ways for the past six years, or the Athol High School Scholarship Association, PO Box 338, Athol, MA, 01331-0338.

Mack Family Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Road, Orange Ma has been entrusted with Beverly's care. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

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

JOSEPH M. BRISEBOIS
April 14, 1964 ~ July 11, 2022 (Age 58)

FITCHBURG: Joseph M. Brisebois, 58, of Fitchburg, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at UMass - Memorial Hospital, Worcester.

Joseph was born in Leominster, April 14, 1964, one of eight children born to Deacon Roland (deceased) and Mariette (Caron) Brisebois. He grew up in Fitchburg and in 1983 graduated from Fitchburg High School where he was an outstanding football player. Joe had a love of music and singing. He was a member of the MMEA Central District High School Choir. In 2014 Joe received his Streetwise MBA from Boston University School of Management. Joe was deeply faithful with a devotion to Blessed Virgin Mary as well as St. Pope John Paul, II. He was a communicant of St. Bernard's Parish in Fitchburg. Joe was the go-to person for everyone he met in his life. He loved camping and sitting by and tending the campfire. He adored his wife, Liz, and greatly loved his family and friends. He would do anything for them and treated everyone as his family. Everyone who knew him, knew he had a great sense of humor and was always either telling jokes or pulling pranks.

For the past fifteen years, Joe and Liz owned and operated L&J's Cormier & Shirley Catering in Fitchburg. Before that, they owned Joe 'N Liz's Home-cooking Diner in West Fitchburg. Prior to that Joe worked as a construction foreman for Local Union # 39. He was a very hard-working man with extensive knowledge of anything he put his hands on. If he didn't know, he knew someone who did.

Joseph leaves his wife of 34 years, Elizabeth A. (Sodano) Brisebois; his son and daughter-in-law, Michael J. and Kathy Guillemette of Leominster; three daughters, Melanie A. Plante and her husband, Christopher, Amanda S. Linke and her husband, Lance all of Hudson, NH, Sister Mary Ana Brisebois OP of Summit, NJ; four brothers, Douglas Brisebois and his wife Janice of Ashby, David Brisebois and his wife Donna of Perry, FL, Roland "Sonny" Brisebois Jr. of Fitchburg, William Brisebois of St. Petersburg, FL; two sisters, Jacqueline Chaplin and her husband, George and Anne Flaherty all of Fitchburg; his sister in law, Pauline Brisebois of Leominster. He also leaves his ten grandchildren: Michael Jr., Natasha, Cody, Alexis, Lucas, Paige, Jacob, Braden, Aubree, and Evan. He also leaves behind his three fur kids: Jasper, Jessi, and Riley. He was the brother of the late Mark Brisebois of Winchendon who died in March 2016.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at St. Bernard's Parish celebrating at St. Camillus de Lellis Church, 333 Mechanic Street, Fitchburg. Interment will be in St. Bernard's Cemetery. Joe's family will receive relatives and friends at calling hours 4- 7 PM Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Isabelle & Anderson Funeral Home, 316 Clarendon Street, Fitchburg. For additional information or to leave an online condolence please visit their website at www.andersonfuneral.com. Memorial contributions may be made in support of the vocations to St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, Still River, MA 01467, OR Monastery of Our Lady of the Rosary, 543 Springfield Ave, Summit NJ 07901.

MARILYN F. LADEROUTE
January 14, 1936 ~ July 5, 2022 (Age 86)

LOWELL - Marilyn Frances (McKeon) Laderoute, 86, a former longtime resident of Lowell, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Bridges by Epoch, Andover, surrounded by her loving family, after suffering from the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease.

She was born in Lowell on January 14, 1936, daughter of the late Raymond McKeon, a well-known musician and Marion (Cox) McKeon. She graduated from Lowell High School and Lowell Academy of Hairdressing. She lived in Lowell for most of her life and was a member of the former Sacred Heart Church.

Marilyn had worked as a hairdresser. In her earlier years, she enjoyed horseback riding and sports cars. She enjoyed reading many books, rooted deeply in her Catholic faith that she willingly shared with others. Marilyn loved feeding all kinds of God's little outdoor creatures, especially the birds and squirrels, who adored her kindness and did not fear her. Her greatest enjoyment was spending time with her cherished family and taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved all people and was charitable to the needy.

One of the highlights of her life was a pilgrimage to Yugoslavia, where she was witness to supernatural events related to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Her loving husband, Robert Laderoute, passed in 2016. She leaves three sons, Atty John F. Laderoute and wife Sherry (Rice) Laderoute of Pelham, NH, Stephen R. Laderoute of Lowell and James J. Laderoute and wife Rita (Cote) Laderoute of Dracut; eight grandchildren, Matthew Laderoute, Timothy Laderoute, Adam Laderoute, Danny Laderoute, Joey Laderoute, Sammy Laderoute, Ashley (Laderoute) and her husband Justin Surette and Christina Laderoute; three great grandchildren, Callan Surette, Noah Surette and Liam Surette and her many dear nieces and nephews, brother and sister-in-laws as well as many others, whose lives she both touched and was blessed to have enjoyed. Two brothers, Raymond P. McKeon, former Supt. of Police in Chelmsford, and Robert McKeon, preceded her in death. She was also predeceased by her loving aunt Gladys McKeon and her faithful and devoted dog Teddy.

Marilyn wished to pass on her message "always love and help one another while you still can."

The Family wants you to know that Marilyn generously and selflessly loved and helped all people and animals that she came into contact with during her lifetime. They also want to share that despite her suffering from Alzheimer's nothing could stop her from repeatedly requesting and eating her favorite dessert up to the end - ICE CREAM!

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1 Forest Street, Baldwinville.

A calling hour will precede the mass Friday, July 15, 2022 from 11 AM to 12 Noon in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

Burial will be in Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

The family is requesting that attendees honor Covid-19 mask protocols out of respect for those, who may be at high risk for severe disease.

In lieu of flowers, Marilyn would prefer that donations be made to an animal shelter of your choice or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.

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

JUAN ADAMS RIVERA MARTINEZ
September 5, 1947 ~ July 12, 2022 (Age 74)

WINCHENDON - Juan Adams Rivera Martinez, 74, a resident of Winchendon, died peacefully on July 12, 2022 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

He was born in Patillas, Puerto Rico on September 5, 1947, son of the late Abraham Rivera and Augusta Martinez.

Juan was a counselor and math professor at Roxbury Community College for many years until his retirement. He was a graduate of Dr. Rafael Lopez Landron School in Guayama, Puerto Rico and later graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Juan also earned his Master's Degree in Sociology from Governors State University in Illinois.

Juan had a passion for education, math, science, learning, reading and poetry. He loved the outdoors and traveling. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his lovely family, especially his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Juan leaves three children, Damarys Rivera and husband Genilton Dias of Fitchburg; his sons, Juan M. Rivera Sr and wife Aury Rivera of Winchendon and Juan A. Rivera of Walpole; grandchildren, Kevin Glenn Rivera, Julienette Rivera, Juan M. Rivera Jr., Jariana Rivera and Geodanys Dias Rivera; great grandchildren, Lillianette, Eva and Masimo Glenn Rivera; two brothers, Juan B. Rivera and Efrain Rivera; two sisters, Mildred Rivera and Edith Rivera and many dear nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be private.

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

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

GREGORY L. CARDINAL
March 3, 2022 (Age 82)

Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11 A.M. in Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street for Gregory L. Cardinal, 82, of Winchendon, who died March 3, 2022.

ROBERT A. KIRBY
February 6, 1958 ~ July 12, 2022 (Age 64)

TEMPLETON - Robert A. Kirby, 64, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Tuesday morning, July 12, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

He was born in Templeton on February 6, 1958, son of Dorothy L. (Caissie) Kirby of Baldwinville and the late Harry J. Kirby and was a 1976 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School.

Bob had worked for the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation for ten years and then owned and operated his own lawn care business. An avid outdoorsman, Bob enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church.

In addition to his mother, he leaves a daughter Wendy Kirby of Gardner and two grandchildren, Anthony Silva and Stefan Whalen; his brothers and sisters, Richard J. Kirby of FL, Paul J. Kirby of Athol, Kathleen T. Webster of Baldwinville, Joan M. Ilinitch of Baldwinville, James F. Kirby of Cheshire, CT and Michael G. Kirby of Baldwinville and many nieces and nephews.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11 A.M. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1 Forest Street, Baldwinville. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery.

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

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

BERNICE JENKINS MARTIN
November 5, 1922 ~ July 7, 2022 (Age 99)

Bernice J. Martin, 99, of Rindge, NH died of natural causes at Broadview Assisted Living, Winchendon. MA on July 7, 2022. Bernice was born November 5, 1922, in Elizabeth, NJ. After Highschool, Bernice worked for NJ Bell Telephone and the Prudential Insurance Company.

In 1952, Bernice married Rudolph (Java) Martin. Together they raised 5 children in Cedar Grove NJ. Java passed in 1973 leaving Bernice to raise their family.

She re-entered the work force and retired from Smith Kline Beecham, Morris Plains, NJ in 1990. She retired to Rindge NH and became a devoted member of the Rindge Congregational Church. She loved her church family, and they became her social center: Coffee Hours, Community Dinners, Bible Study, Craft Nights and the Craft Fairs. Bernice volunteered at the Jaffrey/ Rindge Food Pantry. She was honored by her church with the "Salt of the Earth" Award.

Bernice was predeceased by her parents, her brother, her five sisters and her first grandchild, Scott Martin.

She is survived by her five children: Lynn and Tim Derr, Dayle and Jeff Nordin, Patricia Martin and her sons, Robert and Eleanor Martin and Gary and Carolyn Martin. Bernice was a loving mom, grandma, and great grandma. She had eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was loved by her many nieces and nephews.

She was thankful every day for the many special friendships she made here in Rindge. She was able to maintain her independence in the last year of her life while living at Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, MA. Anyone who knew Bernice was aware of how important that was to her.

Bernice's family wants to extend their deep gratitude to the nurses and staff at Broadview Assisted Living. They made the transition from independent living to assisted living a compassionate and dignified experience. The quality of care in her last days were exceptional.