EILEEN M. BOSWORTH
August 7, 1931 ~ October 21, 2022 (Age 91)

Athol, MA - Eileen M. (Mallette) Bosworth, 91, of New Sherborn Road in Athol, went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, October 21, 2022, at Hartford Hospital where she had been taken following a brief illness.

Eileen was born August 7, 1931 in Athol, Massachusetts, the daughter of Herbert Henry Mallette and Marion (Hachey) Mallette. She lived in Athol all of her life and attended Athol schools.

On December 30, 1950, Eileen was married to her sweetheart Richard W. Bosworth, (Dick) and they resided in Athol all 63 years of their marriage, together raising their six children.

Eileen worked for J. F. McElwain Shoe Company, Ray's Plastics in Winchendon, The Athol Sewing Factory, N. D. Cass Company, and until her retirement, she worked 23 years for the L. S. Starrett Company. She also partnered with her husband for 35 years in Dick's Bike Shop, where the couple were well-known for their dedication to helping their customers find "wheel happiness."

A devout Christian and trusting follower of Jesus Christ, Eileen was known for her generosity and desire to help others, her quick sense of humor and infectious laughter, her humble disposition, her loyal affection and dedication to her family, and her deep faith and integrity. She was an excellent cook, a skilled seamstress and crochet expert who made clothing for her children, and one of her greatest joys was creating and tending her magnificent flower gardens on New Sherborn Road. Many times people would drive by to see the beauty she had crafted with her flowers. Eileen and Dick made special homemade Hires Root Beer for their children, who eagerly awaited each new batch. Gifted in artistic endeavors, Eileen shared a love of art and creating with each of her children, encouraging artistic gifts in each of them that have developed and lasted all of their lives.

She and Dick enjoyed vacationing together in Boothbay Harbor, Maine for 26 years.

Always staying at Ship Ahoy Motel, they established many longtime friendships. Though her extended family was large, Eileen always remembered each member with cards, letters and gifts, and she also corresponded routinely from childhood with a pen pal she finally met in person on a trip to Prince Edward Island. Eileen found great joy in reading, faithfully read her Bible and prayed for others, loved spending time with family members, and she was devoted to Moore's Corner Church of Leverett, and her many friends there.

Eileen is survived by her six children: Scott Bosworth (Kathy) of Sheridan Wyoming, Mark Bosworth (Wendy) of Athol, Kurt Bosworth of Antrim, New Hampshire, Lisa Wood of Athol, Chris Held (John) of Athol, Kelly Bunker of Athol, and 15 grandchildren: Jennifer Brailey, Bethany, Devan and Emily Bosworth, Heidi Morris, Rosalie Carney, Nathaniel and Gaelan Bosworth, Marie and Alan Wickland, Aaron, Levi and Isaac Held, Larry and Jamie Bunker, and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard in 2014, parents Herbert and Marion, siblings Alvin, Eugene, Beverly, Valerie and Richard, daughter-in-law Heather Bosworth, and granddaughter Jillian Bosworth.

A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday Nov. 5th at 11:00AM at the Moorse Corner Church, Church Hill Rd. in Leverett MA with Pastor Mike Grant officiating.

A time of refreshment and fellowship will follow downstairs after the service.

The family suggests that contributions in Eileen's name be made to Moorse Corner Church, Church Hill Rd. Leverett MA 01054 or a charity of your choosing.

For further information or to share memories with the family, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Rd, Orange is directing services.

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

ELIZABETH L. BREHIO
September 11, 1923 ~ October 29, 2022 (Age 99)

WINCHENDON - Elizabeth L. "Betty" Brehio, 99, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on September 11, 1923, daughter of the late John and Rose (Bastille) Brehio and was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Betty leaves 17 nieces and nephews, most of whom she kept in touch with, and many grand and great grand nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Rita White, Anita Ladeau, Lucille Kaiser and Norma Kidder and two brothers, John Brehio and Cyril Brehio.

Betty graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1941, which at the time, was the largest to graduate with 81 members. She played basketball while there, was a commencement usher and wrote the words to her class song to the melody of Finlandia.

As an alumnus, Betty served as treasurer of the Alumni Association, helping many plan their reunions. She stayed in touch with her own classmates, who for many years gathered together for lunch and to reminisce.

Soon after graduation, Betty was employed at the local electric company, where she worked through many of its mergers. She retired from New England Power Service Company in Westborough after 45 years of employment. Betty belonged to Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Winchendon Historical Society, Friends of Old Murdock and the former Winchendon Council of Churches. She was a founding member of WGBH and enjoyed its many programs. She rarely missed watching Jeopardy.

Betty enjoyed good humor, good music and musicians, trips to Cranes Beach and Foxwoods. She enjoyed playing volleyball at the Clark Memorial for many years. She also traveled to many states and countries. Her favorite charities were Doctors Without Borders, the Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Society.

The family wishes to thank Dr. David N. Havlin for his years of care as well as the staff of Broadview Assisted Living, Alliance Health at Baldwinville and Care Central VNA and Hospice.

A Memorial Mass will be held Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 11 A.M. in Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

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

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

JOHN H. KARKUTT
November 2, 1939 ~ October 25, 2022 (Age 82)

Fitchburg - John H. Karkutt, 82, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2022 in Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

John was born in Jamaica Plains on November 2, 1939, a son of the late Howard and Mary Karkutt; he has lived in Leominster, Hampton, NH, Boynton Beach, FL, and now Fitchburg. He graduated in 1957 from Notre Dame High School where he played all sports, excelling in baseball. Shortly after graduating, John enlisted in the US Coast Guard, where he proudly served his country during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1963. He spent his 35-year career as a proud member of the Teamsters Union.

John loved to dance, knowing all the steps to the Jive and the ChaCha. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii, Ireland, the Caribbean, and Las Vegas and recalling all the funny stories. While in Florida, he embraced being a "beach bum", walking and collecting shells. He was always active; he coached his girls' softball teams and was a member of the Fitchburg Lodge of Elks.

John is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Gail (Belair) Karkutt; children, Karen Gleason and husband John of Nashua, NH, Debra Lennon and husband Brandon of Chelmsford; sister Dorothy "Dottie" Karkutt of Leominster, he also leaves behind Tamara Ball of Keene, NH, Tracey Murray and husband Mark of Winchendon, and Gregg Piro of Gardner, grandchildren, Keegan Lennon, Riley Lennon, Bailey Gleason, Brady Gleason, Ravin Glaude, Jessica Ball, Maranda Murray, Corey Ball, Gabriella Piro; great grandchildren, Ryder Glaude, Chase Glaude, Caleigh Stickney, and Kobe Murray; several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved grandson Jamie Ball.

John's wife and family thank the staff, hospice, and residents at the Leominster Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their friendship and great care.

The funeral will be held from the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Monday, October 31, with a Mass in Saint Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg at 10:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard's Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, October 30, from 2-4pm in the Funeral home.

FLORENCE STARSIAK
February 9, 1932 ~ October 22, 2022 (Age 90)

Florence (Bogli) Starsiak, 90 of Manchester, beloved wife of the late Ernest M. Starsiak, died peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2022.

Florence was born on February 9, 1932, in Glastonbury, CT, daughter of the late Fred and Florence (Schubert) Bogli. Florence worked for Hamilton Standard for 40 years before her retirement in 1990. She was an avid reader, enjoyed traveling with her husband, and visiting with family and friends. Florence joyfully celebrated 50 years of marriage with her late husband Ernie in 2020.

She is survived by her sister-in-law, Jean Bogli of Winchendon, MA, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Ronald Bogli and Robert Bogli.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregiver, Gosia, for her faithful and devoted care.

Her family will receive friends on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 10-11 a.m. at the Samsel & Carmon Funeral Home, 419 Buckland Rd., South Windsor. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will take place immediately following at St. Augustine Cemetery in Glastonbury. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Florence's memory to a charity or organization of the donor's choice. For online condolences please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.

JACQUELINE WHEATON "JACKIE" WILLIAMS
October 8, 2022 (Age 91)

Jacqueline Wheaton "Jackie" (Glasson) Williams On Saturday October 8, 2022, Jacqueline G. Williams, 91, of Marlborough, NH died peacefully at the Jack Byrne Palliative & Hospice Care Center in Lebanon, NH with loving family at her side.

Born Jacqueline Wheaton Glasson, to parents Alice (Hayward) and Phillip Glasson, "Jackie" was raised in Berlin, NH. In her early years she learned how to cook, ski and snowshoe; she swam with her parents and sister Dorothy at Moose Brook, and she excelled in school. In the summers Jackie and her sister would ride the train together to visit their grandparents in Proctor, VT. Jackie studied music and other forms of artistic expression. She played French Horn in the school band and taught herself to sew. By the time she entered Rhode Island School of Design in Providence in 1949, she was designing and sewing most of her own clothing. In November of 1951 she married Allan Hayes Williams, of Marlborough, NH, whom she had met several years earlier at a church camp on Lake Winnepesaukee. After various moves due to Allan's military service, they made their home in Marlborough where they lived together for the next 68 years and raised their family.

Preceded in death by her parents, her beloved sister Dorothy Spencer O'Connor, and her devoted husband Allan, Jackie leaves behind her 3 children - Kimberly, Jennifer and Christopher - along with their spouses and loved ones, as well as 5 grandchildren (Chris, Owen, Leslie, Lucas and Kylie) and 3 great grandchildren (Logan, Quinn and Majeed).

Once Jackie's children were all in school, she returned to pursuing her own education, earning both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees from Keene State College. Jackie then taught Home Economics for the Winchendon, MA public school system for 14 years. In retirement, Jackie obtained a job with an optometrist in Jaffrey and worked another 3 years learning how to grind lenses and fit contact lenses. She excelled at customer service and meeting peoples' needs.

Jackie made her artistic mark on the Marlborough community by participating in "behind the scenes" activities of many Heart Fund Shows and other theatrical performances and community events. Whenever there was scenery to paint or backdrops to create, Jackie was right there lending a hand. She was also an active member of the Federated Church of Marlborough, joining the Ladies United Evening Group, and participating in many aspects of church life such as hosting coffee hour, working at the annual holiday bazaar, and helping with the ministerial search committee when necessary. Another community group Jackie belonged to was the Historical Society of Marlborough. She enjoyed archiving photographs and helping to organize the festivities for Marlborough's Bicentennial celebration.

In her spare time Jackie relished square dancing with Allan, hiking with friends, attending forums and lectures on current social causes, sewing clothing and dolls for her grandchildren, attending all of Allan's Keene Legion Band performances and parades, traveling for Allan's Barnstormer's men's choral group performances, and reading a good book. She also loved cats! Jackie's and Allan's home was never without at least one or two cats.

Through Jackie's strengths and passions, some of the lessons we children learned include reading for pleasure, accepting and respecting people of other cultures, appreciating outdoor activities, and believing in ourselves and our ability to reach our goals. Though she was a quiet woman, there was never any doubt of her unwavering love and devotion for each of us.

Jackie's last 2 years were spent in the Memory Care Unit at Langdon Place of Keene, NH where she lived peacefully with her cat Lola, and, during the pandemic, learned how to participate in a weekly Zoom call with her children. Her smiling face during these calls is one of the happy ways we will remember her.

Funeral services will be planned for the Spring of 2023 through the Federated Church of Marlborough.

DAVID R. LITTLEWOOD
September 24, 1941 ~ October 23, 2022 (Age 81)

Templeton, MA - David R. Littlewood,81, died Sunday, October 23, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Winchendon on September 24, 1941, a son of the late Arthur Littlewood Sr. and Blanche R. (Fisher) Littlewood.

David graduated from Ralph C. Mahar High School. He received his Associate's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College; his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College; his Masters in Education from Fitchburg State College and his MBA from Anna Maria College.

Mr. Littlewood was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the United States Air Force.

David worked as a teacher at Ralph C. Mahar High School for 17 years and then he worked for Agawam Schools for 17 years until his retirement in 2004. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, a 4th Degree Navigator of the Knights of Columbus as well as served as Past Grand Knight. He was a member of the Baldwinville American Legion and the Otter River Sportsman Club.

Along with his wife, they enjoyed traveling extensively all over the world.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dorothy A. (Erickson) Littlewood; a daughter, Dawn Balchuinas and her husband Gerald of Phillipston; four grandchildren, Kevin Balchuinas and his Wife Taryn Balchuinas, Sarah Balchuinas, Ruby Rivera, and Erica Palazzi.

A memorial mass will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 11:30 am in Holy Cross Church 25 Cross St., Templeton. Burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations in David's memory be made to The Relay For Life

To leave online condolences, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com.

Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.

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

LINDA A. OJA
January 23, 1944 ~ October 25, 2022 (Age 78)

Linda A. (Cropper) Oja, 78, of Rindge, NH died peacefully on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at the Monadnock Community Hospital in Peterborough after a long illness.

Linda was born on January 23, 1944, in Lewiston, ME, the daughter of the late Roland Cropper and Ernestine (Tripp) Andrews. She was raised in Maine and was a 1962 graduate of Potter Academy in Sebago.

She moved to Massachusetts right after graduating and then settled in her home in New Hampshire where she has lived since 1964. Linda had worked for NCR before taking time at home with her youngest child. She returned to work and retired from NHBB after working for over 27 years, mainly in Human Resources. Through the years, Linda had grown to love playing Bingo, and 10-pin bowling in a league in Winchendon, but her family was her whole life and focus.

Linda is survived by her husband of 18 years, Robert Oja, of Rindge, her two daughters, Jackie Hartwell of Santa Barbara, CA (husband Jamie) and Amy Marro of Rindge (husband Tony), her step-son, Darel Oja of New Ipswich (wife Roberta), her grandchildren, Shayna Hartwell of Santa Barbara, CA, Sarah Irish of Cornish, ME, Emma Caron and Mia Caron, both of Rindge, Drew Marro of Sarasota, FL, and Ethan Oja of New Ipswich, and by her extended family and many friends.

She was predeceased by her son, Ron Irish, Jr., her grandson, Eric Hartwell, and her late husband David Worcester.

There will be no calling hours or formal services at this time.

To remember Linda in a way she would love, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Monadnock Humane Society, 101 W Swanzey Road, Swanzey, NH 03446.

GREGORY "GREGG" JAMES WILSON
June 28, 1963 ~ October 25, 2022 (Age 59)

Gregory "Gregg" James Wilson, age 59, of Gilsum, NH, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1963 to the late Bernard John Wilson and Janice Bell Butler DeMay.

Gregg graduated from Keene High School in 1981 and attended American Motorcycle Institute in Daytona, FL. Over the years, he worked at almost every bike shop in the area, from Scott Motorsports to Full Throttle Motorsports. He was multi-talented and excelled at everything he did in the building construction and mechanical fields. He owned and operated Coyote Builders and worked at several construction companies as supervisor or foreman. He was a fabricator at Fuller Machine and was a member of their pro champ sled racing team. Lastly, he was employed by the City of Keene in Parks and Recreation.

Gregg's passion was motorcycles; when he was in Jr. High school, he had the choice of going to Washington, DC or getting a dirt bike, and you can guess what he chose! He loved trail riding, vintage motorcycles, and flat tracking where he was known as "StickBoy Racing". He also liked hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and boating on his beloved 1968 Boston Whaler “Little Warty” that he restored. His greatest pride was helping raise twin daughters Ashley and Amber. Gregg lived life to the fullest. He was a people person and would talk to anyone. He had a character like no other. He would give everyone a nickname as well as having his own unique vocabulary and a quick-witted humor.

He leaves behind his loving wife Donna Jarvis Wilson; stepdaughters, Allicia Castor and Ashley (Josh Vitullo) Castor; twin daughters, Ashley Tallman and Amber (John) Blake; their mother, Tia Tallman; Gregg's mother, Janice (late Roger) DeMay of Englewood, FL; sister, Vicky Hilow of Englewood, FL; brother, Doug (Pam Rhoten) Wilson of Mount Pleasant, SC; nieces Krista (Scott Devoe) Bartlett of Lowville, NY; Ashley (Will Doyle of N. Springfield, RI; great nephew and nieces; Colby (Lexi Beal) Bartlett; Kyleigh Bartlett of NY; Audrey and Makenzie Doyle of RI; father in law, Richard Jarvis of Sullivan, NH; mother in law, Natalie (Jon) Lounder of Canaan, NH and brother in law, William "Bill" Jarvis of Winchendon, MA.

A celebration of life is planned for November 27th, 2022, at the Elks Lodge 927 in Keene, NH. Details to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations in Gregg's memory can be made to Joy's Network Cancer Resources or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, NE Classic Charity trail ride.