DAVID A. RIVERS
March 18, 1971 ~ September 15, 2022 (Age 51)

WINCHENDON - David A. Rivers, 51, of Winchendon, died Thursday morning, September 15, 2022 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, University Campus.

He was born in Leominster on March 18, 1971, son of Rosemary (Parmenter) Blair of Winchendon and the late Gary Rivers. David grew up in Winchendon and lived here most of his life.

Dave worked at Garlock Printing as a maintenance mechanic. He was very devoted to his mother, providing love, support and personal care. His hobby was working on his truck, which was his pride and joy. Dave enjoyed cars, attending car shows and tinkering around the house and yard. He could fix anything.

He was the husband of the late Priscilla (Sullivan) Rivers. In addition to his mother, he leaves his brother, Robert Rivers of Rindge, NH; two sisters, Pamela Randall of Chattanooga, TN and Amy Nguon of Winchendon; his close friend, Elizabeth Hill of Winchendon and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Rivers and his step father, Everett C. "Jim" Blair Jr.

Funeral services will be Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. in Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon. A calling hour will precede the service Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M.

Burial will in Riverside Cemetery.

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

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

PAULINE J. PLOTKIN
September 15, 2022 (Age 85)

ATHOL, MA - Pauline J. (Shepardson) Plotkin, 85, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner after a long period of declining health. Born in Winchendon to Rachel (Manty) and Victor Shepardson, she grew up in Phillipston and graduated from Athol High School in the class of 1955. Pauline loved to bake, shop (especially antiquing with her sister Helen) and help anyone or anything that needed some assistance. She was well known by family and friends for her brownies (known at many parties as "Pauline Brownies"), sponge cake, Finnish flapjacks and her chocolate chip cookies—and for serving them while dressed to the nines. She prepared many meals for friends, neighbors and family as they battled health issues, all while triumphantly persevering over the fact that she was battling two autoimmune diseases for decades.

She rescued many kittens from horse barns and helped them get re-homed. She also kept a few along the way, to the delight of her husband Dick, who was also an animal lover. Pauline was a member and past president of the Athol Women's Club, a member of the Athol Hospital Auxiliary for many years and she spent some time as a member of the Red Hats, which she participated in with her best friend Barbara. Pauline's greatest source of pride and joy was in her role as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren had a special place in her heart and she ended every conversation with her son and daughter-in-law with, "Send my love to my grandchildren." She had an enthusiasm for family, extended family and beyond. While she was often spoiling her immediate family, she was also known for showering love upon and spoiling the children of her nephews, nieces and cousins.

Pauline will be deeply missed by many. She leaves her son Gregory Rushford and his partner, Lisa, of Phillipston, and her son Erik Plotkin, his wife Heather and their children, Tyler, Alisa, and Gavin of Groton. She also leaves brother-in-law Rolly Rochon and his children, niece Deborah Knott and her husband Bill and their family; nephews Paul Rochon and his wife Babs and their family, Glenn Rochon and Daniel Rochon and her stepmother Betty Shepardson Davidson; sister-in-law Toby Lee Gilfix and her children, Ron Gilfix and his wife Suzanne and their family and Lisa Kleeman and her husband David and their family as well as many cousins who had a special place in her heart.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Richard (Dick) Plotkin, who passed in March, sister Helen Rochon, brother-in-law Benjamin Gilfix and many aunts and uncles. She had a special relationship with her late aunt Elma Point of Miami, who referred to her as "Little Sis."

A graveside service will be held at Silver Lake Cemetery, off Horrigan Avenue, Athol, on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the AHS Scholarship Association, where a scholarship fund was established previously in Pauline's honor. The scholarship is awarded to a graduating female student who has been recognized by teachers as having shown great academic effort and a desire to continue on to college. Donations may be sent to the Athol High School Scholarship Association, PO Box 338, Athol, MA 01331 or made online at wwwahsscholarship.org (please specify Pauline Shepardson Plotkin - AHS class of 1955).

Witty's Funeral Home, 158 South Main Street, Orange, is assisting the family.

Guest book and directions online at WWW.WITTYFUNERALHOME.COM

ADELMA L. BURNS
October 25, 1930 ~ September 1, 2022 (Age 91)

Punta Gorda, FL - Adelma L. Burns, 91, of Punta Gorda, Florida, died peacefully on September 1, 2022 at Life Care Center of Punta Gorda after a period of declining health. Adelma was born in Milford MA. on October 25, 1930, daughter of the late Gaetano and Esther (Prece) Pirani. Dell, as she was know lived many years in Fitchburg and Westminster MA. She was a Real Estate Broker and also worked at the Westminster Town Hall. She and her her husband Lawrence Burns moved to Punta Gorda 33 years ago. They loved their Florida life, the warm weather, the beach and enjoyed spending their time with family and friends. Dell and Larry celebrated 52 years of marriage before Larry passed away on June 28, 2022.

Dell is survived by her 2 brothers, Joseph Pirani and Douglas (Phyllis) Pirani of Fitchburg, Ma. Her step children, who she thought of as her own, Matthew (Linda) Burns of Winchendon, Thomas (Brenda) Burns of Leominster, Patricia (Paul) Hurley of Lunenburg and Frances Wilbur of Fitchburg. 6 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Melissa) Hurley, Erin (Timothy) Cannon, Sean (Jodie) Wilbur, Matthew (Megan) Wilbur, Hannah and Jake Burns. 8 great grandchildren, James, Caleb, Caitlin, Megan, Ella, Layla, Sydney and Emma. Her sister in law Margaret Miln of Fitchburg and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Dell is predeceased by her husband Lawrence, her parents, sister in law, Joan Burns in 2021 and son in law, Bruce Wilbur in 2022.

The family would like to thank Life Care Center of Punta Gorda, Tidewell Hospice for their loving and kind care, and Alice and Ed Beyer for being not just friends but family.

A funeral service and burial for both Adelma and Lawrence Burns will be held on Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 10:00am at the Massachusetts Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

NANCY LEE MOOSEY
September 16, 2022 (Age 79)

Nancy Lee (Samiagio) Moosey, 79, of Cherry Street, Pawcatuck, passed away at her home on Friday, September 16, 2022. She was the wife of the late Larry E. Moosey, Sr. who predeceased her on May 7, 2019.

Born in Winchendon, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Anthony P. and Roberta J. (Murphy) Samiagio.

A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Nancy had also worked for years as a waitress at the old Dew Drop Inn. She is survived by her two children, Lawrence E. Moosey, Jr. of Pawcatuck and Margaret F. (Moosey) Schoeff and husband Allen of Fort Wayne, IN; five grandchildren, Patrick S. Moosey, Jordan A. Moosey both of Pawcatuck, and Jonathan Moosey, Meghan Schoeff and Justin Schoeff, all of Fort Wayne, IN; and two siblings, Linda C. Clachrie of Pawcatuck and Michael Samiagio of Westerly.

All services will be private. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is handling the arrangements. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

MARJORIE STENSTROM
April 21, 1940 ~ September 8, 2022 (Age 82)

Marjorie A. (Elven) Stenstrom, 82, of 5 Otter River Road, Winchendon went to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, September 8th, while at University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts. She was born on April 21st, 1940 in Preston, Washington and spent her youth there. She was the daughter of Charles and Jean (Nelson) Elven.

She graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota and while she was attending there met and married Paul Stenstrom. She served along side Paul who pastored many churches over the years including Marion, Iowa, Orlando, Florida, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Wheaton, Illinois, Wilmington, Delaware and Winchendon, Massachusetts. She was active in all of these churches, including the choir and provided her vocal gifts and pioneered a long-lasting women's ministry called Coffebreak. She was currently active at First Baptist Church of Leominster, Massachusetts.

Margie was passionate about relationships. She made strong friendships with people around the country wherever she lived. She invested intimately in the lives of her family, children, grandchildren, friends and neighbors. She had a real gift of hospitality, showing itself in many amazing meals, along with a strong ability to encourage all of the people in her life. She faithfully prayed for all those she was in relationship with.

Her family includes three sons, Peter Stenstrom and his wife Lois of West, Chicago, Illinois, David Stenstrom and his wife Pollianne of Swanzey, New Hampshire and Matthew Stenstrom and his wife Nicole of Roseville, Minnesota; eight grandchildren- Jacob, Hannah, Boston, Jordan, Micah, Judah, Maxwell and Isabella and her brother Charles Elven of Edmonds, Washington.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14th at 11AM at First Baptist Church of Leominster, 23 West Street, Leominster, Massachusetts. Reverend Lars Larson will officiate.

Open casket visitation will be at 10AM Wednesday, September 14th before the funeral at First Baptist Church.

A graveside service will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, 901 S Cross St, Sycamore, Illinois on Saturday, October 8th at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon following the service will be hosted by the family at the following address:

2705 Sudbury Ct
West Chicago, IL. 60185

Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 23 West Street, Leominster, Massachusetts.

FELICIA MARIE BELL
October 16, 1991 ~ September 18, 2022 (Age 30)

Winchendon-Felicia Marie Bell, 30, died Sunday, September 18, 2022 at her home after a long battle with renal failure. Her family is devastated and shocked by the loss of Felicia. She was born on October 16, 1991 in Leominster to Cheryl Eddy and Timothy Randall.

After obtaining her GED, Felicia became a CNA and PCA until her health declined.

Felicia leaves her two beautiful daughters, that she loved dearly, Harley Reddin and Kinsley Lafrennie; her mother Cheryl Eddy and bonus dad Dwayne of Winchendon, her father, Timothy Randall and her bonus mom Rene of Morten, WA; paternal grandmother, Linda Seggeser; her sister, Trisha Ranall and her husband Brendan McCarthy; her much loved nieces Mckenna and nephew Dexter, with whom she resided. She also leaves her bonus siblings, Alyssa, Dwayne Jr, Dmitri and Naquoa; a half brother Tristan; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is predeceased by her maternal grandmother, Rose Boutell, paternal grandfather, Leo Plumley and her soulmate, Kenny Reddin.

Felicia had a gift of having animals of all kinds and children being attracted to her. She enjoyed researching Greek Mythology. Her greatest joy was from being a mother raising her two daughters.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Calling hours for Felicia will be held on Sunday, September 25, 2022 from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

To leave an online condolence please visit, www.stone_ladeau.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, https://www.jdrf.org/ or to Davita Kidney Care, https://www.davita.com

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