WESLEY SCOTT DEMONT
January 13, 2023

Gardner - Wesley Scott Demont died peacefully on January 13, 2023 in Gardner MA. Wes was born in Fitchburg MA in 1936. He is survived by his beloved wife Anne (Bourque) of 66 years, his children Eleanor of Northfield, MA, Kenneth of Nashua, NH, and Andrew of Winchendon, MA., as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, William.

During summers while in high school, Wes worked with the gardener at the Crocker Mansion on Prospect St. After graduating, Mr. Crocker asked him what his plans were and suggested that he go down to the mill and "tell them I sent you." Naturally, Wes was hired and spent the rest of his working years as a papermaker at the Crocker Paper Company, and its various owners through the years, retiring in 1999.

In the early 1960's, Wes proudly served in the National Guard for 5 years.

Wes and Anne loved their home on Parson Circle, which was the hub of family gatherings for over 60 years. Wes always maintained a productive vegetable garden in the backyard and enjoyed sitting there with his pipe and a beer, while barbecuing on quiet summer evenings. In addition to gardening, Wes was an avid, lifelong outdoorsman – hunting, camping, fishing, golfing, canoeing, biking, and particularly skiing, making his last run at Mount Wachusett at the age of 80. He was a long time member of the Fitchburg Sportman's Club, Montachusett Ski Club, and Maplewood Golf League. For over a decade he also participated in several local canoe races, including the Athol River Rat Race with his son, Andrew.

The greatest legacy Wes passed onto his children and grandchildren was a love of nature and appreciation for being in the out-of-doors.

Calling hours will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2023 from 4-6 pm in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial is private.

GLORIA MAY (SIBLEY) LaBRACK
November 6, 1930 ~ January 2, 2023 (Age 92)

Winchendon - Gloria May (Sibley) LaBrack, 92, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at Athol Hospital, after an illness.

She was the wife of 30 years to the late Kenneth LaBrack.

Gloria leaves two sons, Kenneth LaBrack and his wife Vicki of Winchendon, and David LaBrack and his wife Laura of Winchendon; three daughters, Sharron Wilkinson and her husband H. Lee Lamison of Winchendon, Cindy Kendall of Winchendon, and Sharon May and her husband Kenneth of Somerville, SC; twelve grandchildren, Kyle LaBrack and his wife Cathy of Cumming, GA, Jay LaBrack and his wife Beth of Sterling, Nicole LaBrack of Auburn, Alyssa LaBrack of Winchendon, Joseph Kendall and his wife Julia of Winchendon, Jesse Kendall and his wife Kim of Leominster, Wendy Klein and her husband Michael of Rindge, NH, Robert Wilkinson and his wife Susan of Templeton, Christopher May and his wife, Erica, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Grant May and his wife Jodi of Las Vegas, NV, Michael May and his wife Lina of Atlanta, GA, and Doris Spoon of Reno, NV; 22 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nancy Sibley of Rindge, NH, and Valerie Daigle of Ashburnham; seven nieces and nephews.

Gloria is predeceased by a son, Ralph LaBrack in 1994, a daughter, Janice Abernathy in 2018, a son-in-law, William Kendall in 1995, and a brother, Lincoln Lewis Sibley, Jr. who died in 1996.

She was born in Greenfield, MA on November 6, 1930, a daughter of Lincoln Lewis and May Anna (Wightman) Sibley, Sr. She was a 1948 graduate of Murdock High School. She also graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College with an associate's degree in Criminal Justice and attended UMass Amherst.

Gloria worked at Sibs Sandwich Shop; Peterborough Ball Bearings Co, and Winchendon Furniture, Gloria and her husband owned and operated The Highland Restaurant in Winchendon, and LaBrack Catering.

She was a member of the Winchendon American Legion, the VFW Auxiliary, the Golden Agers, the Council on Aging - Senior Center, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Quota Club, and the Murdock Alumni Association.

Funeral services will be on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 12 Noon in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

There will be calling hours from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home.

Burial will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon, MA

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to either the Winchendon Historical Society 151 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475, or the Winchendon Senior Center/ Council on the Aging, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon, MA 01475

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

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

DOROTHY L. ANDERSON
June 7, 1935 ~ January 14, 2023 (Age 87)

WINCHENDON - Dorothy L. Anderson, 87, of Winchendon, died peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2023 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Ashburnham on June 7, 1935, daughter of the late Martin and Elsie (Guy) Anderson and lived in the Winchendon area for most of her life.

Dorothy enjoyed the friendships and socialization at the Winchendon Senior Center. She also enjoyed cooking and loved to care for children.

She leaves a close friend, Elaine St. Pierre and her family of Winchendon.

Graveside services will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Winchendon.

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

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

MICHAEL P. DESMARAIS
August 13, 1966 ~ December 24, 2022 (Age 56)

WINCHENDON - Michael P. Desmarais, 56, of Winchendon died December 24, 2022.

Mike was born in Winchendon on August 13, 1966, the son of the late Norman P. and Gloria B. (Rice) Desmarais. He was a 1984 graduate of Murdock High School.

He leaves his sister, Julie Simpson and her husband Roger and his nieces, Courtney and Danielle of Fitzwilliam, NH, and an aunt, Elaine Bacon of Winchendon.

Graveside services will be held in the spring in Calvary Cemetery, Winchendon.

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