DONALD J. NALETTE
May 29, 1956 ~ September 10, 2022 (Age 66)

WINCHENDON - Donald J. Nalette, 66, of Worcester and formerly of Winchendon, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home, Worcester, with his family at his side.

He was born in Winchendon on May 29, 1956, son of the late Medric J. and Cecelia (Bibeau) Nalette and graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational High School in 1974.

Don had worked in the oil business as an oil technician for Noar's Oil Company in Worcester and Superior Oil Company in Millbury. Before working in Worcester and Millbury, Don enjoyed working at Bruce's Burner Service in Winchendon. He enjoyed music, especially Rosemary Clooney, motorcycles, old movies, such as The Wizard of Oz, road trips to the beach, cooking and traveling the country in his motor home. Don was always willing to help people in need.

He leaves three daughters, Michele Smith of Gardner, Lisa Archambault and husband James of Lawrenceville, GA and Pamela Fournier and husband Joseph of Winchendon; his partner, Bob Renzi of Worcester; a brother Frederick Nalette of Winchendon; a sister, Mary Rose Hebert of Athol; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a sister, Jeannette M. Helie.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at 11 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon.

Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Calling hours in the funeral home are Thursday, September 15, 2022 from 5 to 7 P.M.

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

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

ELIZABETH A. STONE
April 26, 1944 ~ September 11, 2022 (Age 78)

WINCHENDON - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Stone, 78, of Winchendon, died peacefully Sunday, September 11, 2022, in the comfort of her home, with her loving family at her side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Betty was born in Gardner on April 26, 1944, daughter of the late Marlen and Lillian (Pszczolowski) Duteau and was a graduate of Gardner High School. She and her husband had lived in Winchendon since 1969.

Betty was a Winchendon school bus driver for over 30 years for H&W Transportation under the ownership of the late Fred Hardy, whom she referred to as the best boss she ever had. Family was everything to Betty; she thoroughly enjoyed being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She always put others first, before the needs of herself. She enjoyed fishing in her younger years and going to Old Orchard Beach, Maine each summer.

She leaves her husband of 58 years, Kenneth W. Stone; four children, Lisa A. Mutti and husband Rick, Maria E. Knowlton and husband John, Debby L. Smith and husband James and William A. Stone and wife Kristin, all of Winchendon; eleven grandchildren, Andrew and wife Stefanie, Alex, Samantha, Josh, Rebecca, Hollie, Patrick, Haley, Hanna, Hunter and Rhiannon; four great grandchildren, Allison, Willow, Charlie and Halston; two brothers, David Duteau of Leominster and Dickie Duteau of FL; one sister, Maggie Duteau-Wolf of FL and several nieces and nephews. A great grandson, Benjamin Stone, preceded her in death.

Calling hours in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon are Saturday, September 17, 2022 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. A funeral service will follow Saturday at 1 P.M.

The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff at Care Central VNA and Heywood Hospital Oncology Department for their, personal care and devotion to Betty.

Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, PO Box 1120, Framingham, MA 01701.

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

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

THERESA MALISKA
April 28, 1939 ~ September 13, 2022 (Age 83)

On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, Theresa Maliska left us to be with her heavenly Father, free of the lung cancer pain that she battled for six months.

Theresa (Terry) was born in Gardner, MA to Gordon and Cecile (Sirard) Bowler on April 28, 1939. She called Baldwinville, MA home for a short time before moving to Winchendon, MA, where she grew up. At the age of 19, she married William J. Maliska and started a family. They divorced five years later, after bringing three daughters into the world. Terry was a very proud mother and adored her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She will be remembered fondly by her family as someone who was always there and who would do anything to make them happy. Between lending a hand with repairs, helping with childcare and cleaning, and providing belly laughs to everyone, there wasn't much that Terry wouldn't do for her kids and grandkids.

As a young adult, Terry worked for her father at Toy Town Boats and at the Jaffrey Mills. After having her children, she worked at New Hampshire Ball Bearings. In 1970, she became a nurses' aide. She worked and trained other nurses aides at Gardner Manor and Eastwood Pines (where she trained her daughter, Kathy). She then went on to work at several factories. At MEAD Container, she was the first woman to run the conveyor belt as a pickup person. During the last 20 years of her career, she was employed at Sunnyvale Rest Home, where she was responsible for maintenance and housekeeping. She made many friends and enjoyed her time there. In 2008, Terry suffered a broken leg, which ultimately kept her out of work indefinitely.

Throughout her life, she loved to stay busy. Some of her hobbies included bowling, woodworking, and auto bodywork. Because of light sensitivity in her later years, Terry was known to be seen with a visor both indoors and outdoors. She became known as "the cute lady with the white hat," which is why the picture above is so fitting. She was a fun person who never took life too seriously, and she will be remembered by many as a strong, courageous woman whom many admired.

Theresa leaves behind two daughters, Jean Shepard and husband Leo of Marlborough, NH, Kathy Gallant and husband Dave of Gardner, MA, five grandchildren, Devin Thayer and his wife Justine, Daniel Thayer, Sarah Thayer, Kolby Kilhart and his wife Lindsey, and Karissa Kilhart, as well as two great-grandchildren, Valentina Thayer and Kolby Kilhart Jr. She also leaves four siblings, Jack Bowler, Ron Bowler and wife Sandy, Don Bowler, and Donna Mae Bowler. Theresa also leaves her beloved cat, Chloe, who is now in the care of her grandson, Daniel. She is predeceased by her daughter, Brenda Boudreau, siblings Gordon Jr, George, Cecile (Seton), both her parents, and William Maliska, the father of her daughters.

The family would like to thank Gardner Rehab and Care Central VNA & Hospice for their exceptional care. Her body is being studied at UMass Medical School per her wishes.

As she didn't want a traditional funeral, there will be a Celebration of Life gathering at Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home (343 Central St, Winchendon, MA) on Saturday, October 1 at 1 pm. A short message will be given soon after by David Thayer. All who wish to remember her are invited to attend. Since she was not a fan of flowers, Terry asks that donations be made to: Pat Brody Shelter for Cats (PO Box 142, Lunenburg, MA).

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

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