CARTER VEILLEUX
June 23, 2010 ~ September 28, 2023 (Age 13)

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carter Veilleux, a beloved son, brother, grandson, and nephew, who left this world far too soon on September 28, 2023. Born on June 23, 2010, in Gardner, Carter spent his short but vibrant life in Winchendon. He was an active, bright, and promising young man who brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew him.

Carter was a dynamic, spirited, and energetic soul who loved sports. He was passionate about hockey, baseball, and swimming, and had recently taken up golf. A student council member at Murdock Middle School, Carter was actively involved in numerous school activities. His love for video games and camaraderie with his friends were testaments to his playful and social nature. Carter is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Bonnie Veilleux; his brother, Cohen Veilleux; his grandparents, Frank and Marie McKinnon; Lisa and Craig Gouslin; Noel and Maureen Veilleux; his uncles and aunts, Josh and Brenne Veilleux, Jessica McKinnon, Jason King, Frank and Deana McKinnon; and numerous cousins. Carter's memory will be cherished by all. His vivacious spirit, infectious laughter, and the love he spread will continue to inspire and guide us.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, October 6, 2023, from 4:00 - 8:00 PM. at the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475. We invite all who knew and loved Carter to attend. We encourage you to share your memories and photos of Carter on the memorial page to celebrate his life and the joy he brought to us all. As we remember Carter. While we mourn Carter's departure, we find solace in the fact that he is now at peace in his celestial home.

His funeral will be private.

A celebration of Carter's life will be held 5:00 - 10:00 PM on October 7, 2023 at Hidden Hills, in which we encourage all who knew and loved Carter to attend, and share your memories with his family.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Carter's name to https://secure.childrenshospital.org/site/Donation

The Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA has been entrusted with Carter's care.

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor and Melissa A. McQuaid, funeral directors.

Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Winchendon is assissting with arrangements. Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Melissa A. McQuaid, funeral directors.

JUNE BEVERLY YOUNG
August 15, 1936 ~ September 29, 2023 (Age 87)

June Beverly (Price) Young, 87, of Kingston, MA and formerly of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on Friday, September 29th, surrounded by her family.

June was born in Gardner, MA on August 15th, 1936 to the late Raymond and Lillian Price. After graduation from Murdock High School in Winchendon in 1954, June graduated from the Pierce School in Boston, and worked as a secretary at Yale University Medical School. In 1961, June returned to Winchendon, and assumed the role of secretary to the President of the Winchendon School.

It was at the Winchendon School that June met her beloved husband, the late John E. Young, Jr., an English Teacher and Coach. In 1962, June and John married, and, over the next 27 years, they raised their four children together until John's untimely death in 1989.

In 1987, June had enrolled at Fitchburg State University to earn her B.A. in Education and to fulfill her dream of becoming an elementary school teacher. Channeling her grief after John's death, she completed her degree program and graduated in 1991. This led to a 15-year career as a first grade teacher at St. Bernard's Elementary School in Fitchburg. As an educator, June was extraordinarily devoted to her students, loving and supporting them as if they were her own children.

June was a remarkable example of strength, resilience, faith and love. She was a great conversationalist, making friends easily wherever she went. An avid reader, June enjoyed a good round of golf or a good game of cribbage, scrabble or dominoes. She loved the beach, the sun and any time spent outside. Yet June's greatest joy in life came from time spent with her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, never missing a dance recital, school activity, or, especially, a sporting event. Anyone who sat next to June at a basketball game heard her shriek "Box Out" more than once.

Her family, extended family and wide network of friends strongly appreciated her exceptional kindness and concern for them, and she will be sorely missed by many.

June is survived by her daughter, Susan E. (Young) Sweeney and her husband Paul of Pembroke, MA, her son Jay Young and his wife Janet of Fairfield, CT, her son Michael Young and his wife Michelle of North Attleboro, MA, and her son Rick Young and his wife Corin of Winchester, MA. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Elizabeth and her husband Tom, Kirstyn and her husband Mackie, Shauna and her fiance Michael, Caroline, Reilly, Ryan, Jack and Briella; and her three great-children, Eilish, Declan and Niall. June also leaves behind her brother, Donald Price of Williamston, MI, a source of tremendous strength for her and for her family over the years as well as her brother-in-law, Joseph Young and his wife Katherine of Glendale, Arizona and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Visiting hours will be held at Shepherd Funeral Home, 216 Main Street, Kingston, MA on Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church, 272 Main Street, Kingston on Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:00 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. A private burial will be held at St. Bernard's Cemetery on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

STEVEN A. BLAIR SR.
October 16, 1950 ~ September 28, 2023 (Age 72)

Steven A. Blair Sr age 72, of Baldwinville, MA, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2023 at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.

He was born in Rindge, NH on October 16th 1950, a son to Everett and Ruth Blair. Steven grew up in Rindge NH but also lived in Winchendon, and Florida, Steven spent most of his life residing in Jaffrey. Steven worked for many highway departments alongside New Hampshire. He spent many years driving trucks and was the owner of his own business called S. Blair & Son transport.

He loved giving the "trucker salute" having been a trucker for many years. In addition, he also loved spending time on motorcycles, camping, and always loved finding a good deal, but most of all Steven loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah of Baldwinville MA, two daughters; LeeAnn and her husband David Rayner of Athol MA, Heather and her husband Toby Perkins of Rindge NH, his son, Steven Blair Jr of Baldwinville MA, his brother Ricky and wife Gail of Jaffrey NH, his five sisters: Phyllis Blair of Laconia NH, Joyce Blair and partner Roland of Rindge NH, Judy Blair of Gardner MA, Barbara Norwood of Jaffrey NH, Janet Westover and husband John of Marlborough NH, six grandchildren; Marissa and husband Benjamin McLaughlin of Peterborough NH, Jessica Adams of Peterborough NH, Kelsey and husband Andrew Davis of Templeton MA, Ronald Sasseville of Jaffrey NH, Kameron and wife Olivia Rayner of Frankfurt Germany, Morgan and husband Daniel Reyes of Fort Bragg NC, and last but certainly not least, six great-grandchildren.

Steven was predeceased by his parents Everett and Ruth along with brothers Everett Blair Jr, Bobby Blair, Kenneth Blair, and sister Ruth Lorraine Blair.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at Hillside Cemetery, Goddard Road, in Rindge NH, on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 10:00AM. A Celebration of Life will follow at the American Legion Post 373, at 3 Central Street, Baldwinville MA, 01436.

MICHAEL GOULD
July 24, 1957 ~ September 28, 2023 (Age 66)

Winchendon - Michael J. Gould, 66, died on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Tufts Medical Center after an illness.

He leaves his two sons, Joshua Gould of Gardner, Justin Gould of Westminster, and one daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Gould of Fredericksburg, VA, five grandchildren, Elliot, Camden, Brandon Jr., Brody and Rory; One great-granddaughter, Kate; three brothers and three sisters, Skipper Gould, Sheila Marino, Donna Gould, Scotty Gould, and Todd Gould, and many nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by a son, Brandon Gould Sr. who died in 2004, and a sister Pamela Smith, who died in 2007.

He was born in Fitchburg on July 24, 1957, a son of the late Robert and Doris (Waltz) Gould. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in Westminster. He owned and operated M J Gould & Sons, He was a Master Mechanic.

He enjoyed music, animals, and reading the Gardner News. He loved to write, and his family was everything. He was an avid Three Stooges fan, he loved to watch them every New Year's Eve. He loved to spend time with his family, eating, and have fun. He collected cars, machinery, and tools.

Michael's calling hours will be held on Monday, October 9, 2023, from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

His funeral will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. followed by his burial at Riverside Cemetery, Glennallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

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

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Melissa A. McQuaid, funeral directors.

DAVID LADEAU
September 1, 1949 ~ October 1, 2023 (Age 74)

Winchendon, MA, David A. LaDeau, 74, died Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Quabbin Valley Nursing Home, in Athol after an illness. He was born in Winchendon on September 1, 1949, the son of the late Harold and Virginia (Mann) LaDeau. He graduated from Murdock High School, Class of 1967. David worked in his earlier years at Amenta Bros. Store in Waterville, MA; Guaranty Bank and Trust in Winchendon, MA, and Seaman Paper Co. in Otter River. He graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA with an associate degree.

He earned a Bachelor degree in Music Education from Keene State College, NH . David was a longtime Music Teacher in various schools throughout Massachusetts. He taught music, choral, and band at; Murdock High and Middle Schools, Templeton Schools, Acushnet, Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Schools. In his retirement years, David was a longtime substitute teacher, teaching K-12 for the towns of Winchendon, Gardner, and Ashburnham.

David can be remembered as chairman for both the 225th and 250th-anniversary committees for the town of Winchendon. He was honored with the Donald Hunt Community Service Award for the 225 th Anniversary. He was past commander of the Sons of the American Legion, Winchendon, MA. He held a one-year position as Sergeant of arms (Sons of the American Legion), for the State of Massachusetts. David taught private piano lessons for many years and was the organist and pianist, for the United Parish Church, in Winchendon, MA, and the United Methodist Church in Peterborough, NH. He was also the choir director at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Winchendon.

David leaves his longtime friend, Pauline Coderre, two sisters; Phyllis King of Orange Park, FL and Karen Sawyer of Sebastian, FL.; two brothers, Ronald LaDeau, and his wife Elaine of Gardner, MA; and Stephen LaDeau and his wife Kelley of Stafford, VA; a half-sister, Cynthia Webber and husband Terry, along with several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

His funeral will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. in the Stone Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

There will be a calling hour from 10:00 a.m. till the time of the funeral. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

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

Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Melissa A. McQuaid, funeral directors.