ROBERT LEO VEZINA
August 20, 1951 ~ April 9, 2023 (Age 71)

Winchendon - Robert Leo Vezina, 71, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, in his home with his loving family at his side.

He leaves his wife Pamela (Michaud) Vezina; two sons, Eric Vezina and his wife Sarah of Winchester, NH, and Ryan Vezina and his wife Jessica of Rindge, NH; four grandchildren, Rilynn Vezina, Chase Vezina, Shawn Vezina, and Jason Vezina.

Robert was born in Fitchburg on August 20, 1951, the son of the late Leo A. and Thelma (Flagg) Vezina. He was a graduate of St. Bernard's High School and attended Mt. Wachusett, where he earned an associate's degree and continued at Fitchburg State College. He worked as an IT consultant at Digital for 34 years and later for Compact, Hewlett Packard, Accenture and EMC, before his retirement.

He enjoyed cars, the outdoors, camping, skiing and fishing. He loved good music and had a tremendous collection of such from so many artists. Robert loved the holidays, especially Christmas which was his favorite. Above all, he truly loved spending time with his family.

His funeral services will be private at his request.

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

The Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA has been entrusted with Robert's funeral arrangements.

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

ELIZABETH 'CHARLOTTE' PARENT
June 17, 1924 ~ April 10, 2023 (Age 98)

Elizabeth 'Charlotte' Parent, 98, of Jaffrey, NH, died peacefully at the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Monday, April 10, 2023.

Charlotte was born in Winchendon, MA on June 17, 1924. She was the daughter of Hector and Caroline (Foisey) Parent. She was raised in Jaffrey and graduated from Conant High School with the class of 1943. After graduation, Charlotte was a clerical worker at the American Guernsey Cattle Club in Peterborough before beginning a career in Loan Servicing going to work at the Peterborough Savings Bank in Loan Servicing, retiring in 1989.

Charlotte was an avid reader and loved to travel. She enjoyed traveling around the country staying in close touch with all her friends through the years. While not having children of her own, she loved her 'extended family' dearly, which included all the children of her friends. Charlotte was a lifelong communicant of Saint Patrick Parish in Jaffrey.

Charlotte is survived by her sister, Lorraine 'Tootie' Parent, of Jaffrey, her 5 Godchildren, and by her many cousins and beloved extended family.

At Charlotte's request, there will be no calling hours.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, April 17, 2023 at 10:00 AM in Saint Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH. Rev. Wilfred Deschamps, Pastor, will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in her family lot at Saint Patrick Cemetery in Jaffrey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial contributions to Saint Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, NH 03452.

JAMES W. LEOPOLD JR.
April 9, 2023 (Age 63)

LEOPOLD, James W. Jr. Of Beverly, formerly of Billerica, age 63, April 9th. Beloved husband of Cheryl (Wanamaker) Leopold, with whom he shared 31 years of marriage. Loving father of Derek Leopold and his wife, Lauren of Lawrence and Kimberly Leopold of Winchendon. Devoted son of Louise (Terpstra) and the late James Leopold of Saugus. Cherished grandfather of Anthony. Dear brother of Dan Leopold of Peabody, and Cheryl Wood of NH.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Wednesday, 4-7 p.m. Funeral in the funeral home on Thursday, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter at northeastanimalshelter.org. For directions and condolences, www.BisbeePorcella.com

JOSEPH EMILE CLOUTIER, JR.
April 8, 2023 (Age 85)

Joseph Emile Cloutier Jr (Joe/Jr), 85, passed away on April 8, 2023. He was born to the late Joseph E Cloutier Sr and Lillian Cloutier of Winchendon Springs, MA. He grew up with 5 siblings: Virginia, Angelina, Lillian, Dorothy and Fred. He served three years in the US Marine Corp before becoming a Journeyman Tool and Die Maker. Joe and his late wife of 58 years, Carol, moved from Massachusetts to California in 1965 and to Simi Valley in 1969 where he lived for the remainder of his life.

He is survived by his siblings, Dorothy and Fred, his daughter Penny Hatlee, her husband Eric, son Todd, his wife Christine and grandchildren, Andrew (Lindsey) and Dustin Hatlee, Jessica and Jacob Cloutier. He also has two great grandchildren. In death, Joe is furthering education and research by donating his body through the Anatomical Gift Program at USC.

JUDITH A. LEDFORD
April 8, 2023 (Age 73)

Fitchburg - Judith A. (Antoniac) Ledford, 73 of Fitchburg, MA passed away peacefully in UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, MA on Saturday, April 8, 2023. She was the daughter of the late William and Barbara (Boughton) Ledford. Judy was a school teacher in the Winchendon Public Schools for many years before her retirement and was an active member of Our Lady of The Lake Church.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, April 13, 2023 with a Mass at Our Lady of The Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster, MA @ 11a.m. A calling hour will be held at the Church prior to the Mass from 10a.m. until 11a.m. All friends and relatives are welcome to attend. To view a complete obituary please visit our website WWW.LCAFH.COM. The Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home, 99 Summer St., Fitchburg, MA is directing. Michael S. Alario - Director - Owner.