VALERIE PELCHAT
February 22, 1955 ~ August 5, 2020 (Age 65)

WINCHENDON – Valerie (Forrest) Pelchat, 65, of 22 Pine Street, died Wednesday afternoon, August 5, 2020 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester after a long illness.

She was born in Bridgeport, CT on February 22, 1955, daughter of the late Gordon and Marilyn (Stone) Forrest and had lived in Winchendon for many years.

Valerie worked for many years in the bore grinding department at New Hampshire Ball Bearings in Peterborough, NH. until her retirement. She loved to read, crochet and enjoy her favorite television shows. She especially treasured time with her family and playing bingo with her friends.

She leaves her husband, Lawrence Pelchat; two children, Victoria Strickland and her husband Chad of Ardmore, PA and Mark Pelchat of Winchendon; a granddaughter, Aurelia Strickland; a brother, Mark Forrest, a sister, Paula Cronin as well as nephews. She was preceded in death by a two sisters, Pamela Couture and Faith Merriam and a brother Bradley Forrest.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in the Massachusetts Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

LYLE F. NEWTON
July 5, 1931 ~ August 13, 2020 (Age 89)

WINCHENDON – Lyle F. “Red” Newton, 89, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 13, 2020 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Gardner on July 5, 1931, son of the late Fay H. and Rita B. (Sawtelle) Newton and was a 1949 graduate of Gardner High School. He had lived in the Winchendon area for much of his life.

Red worked for 33 years at Nynex as a telephone installer and repairman until his retirement in 1989. During the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was a member of Eugene M. Connor Post 193 American Legion and Lt. Frederick Wilder White Post 2158 VFW as well as the Telephone Pioneers of America.

Red was a very congenial person, who loved people, having fun, and helping others. He enjoyed his family and friends, playing cribbage, good home cooking, his morning coffee jaunts, ice fishing and doing volunteer work, such as setting up for Bingo at the American Legion and working with the Special Olympics. He also enjoyed traveling and had visited China, Australia, Alaska, Hawaii, and many other areas within the United States.

His wife of 55 years, Paulette J. (Landry) Newton, died in 2010. He leaves four children, William F. Newton and his wife Haiyen of Wellesley, Douglas A. Newton and his wife Shelly of Winchendon, Diane J. Carreiro and her husband Gil of North Chatham and Kandy A. LaFalam and her husband Mike of Winchendon; two brothers, Merl D. Newton of Athol and Wayne O. Newton of Methuen; eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his two best friends, Grace Fernald and Willis Fogg. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by a brother Avery Newton, a sister Thelma S. Neuvonen, and a grandson Andrew Vincent Newton.

The family wishes to extend its deepest appreciation to his caregivers from Broadview Assisted Living during the past five years, and most recently Gardner Visiting Nursing staff.

According to his wishes, there will be no calling hours. A memorial service for immediate family will be held in the fall.

Burial will be in Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge, NH, overlooking the majestic Mount Monadnock.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Care Central VNA and Hospice, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440 or Broadview Assisted Living’s Staff Appreciation Fund, 547 Central Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.

GEORGE P. KEAVENY
March 14, 1944 ~ July 30, 2020 (Age 65)

Daytona Beach, Florida-George Peter Keaveny, formerly of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Fitchburg and Winchendon, Massachusetts, died at the Emery Bennett State Veterans Home on July 30, 2020.

He was born on March 14, 1944, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the son of the late Pauline (Daniels) and Bernard M. Keaveny. He attended Fitchburg High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam from 1964 to 1966.

He worked at Pace Industries in Townsend, Massachusetts, and retired from General Electric in Fitchburg. He enjoyed fishing, boating, playing cards, and traveling. He was a member of the American Legion Post 193 and of the Disabled American Veterans.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, James and Kimberly Keaveny of Nashville, Tennessee; his daughter, Jessica Keaveny of Milford, New Hampshire; four grandchildren; the mother of his children, Barbara Keaveny of Milford, New Hampshire; his brother, Daniel Keaveny of Peterborough, New Hampshire; five sisters, Judith and Patricia of Florida; Cathy and Nancy of Idaho; Paula of Massachusetts; aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his brother Bernard in 2014 and an infant sister.

Memorial gifts may be made to Vietnam Veterans of America, Victims of Agent Orange, 8719 Colesville Road, Suite 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Jellison Funeral Home, Peterborough, assisted with the funeral arrangements.

A private prayer service was held at Jellison Funeral Home with Father Michael Taylor of Divine Mercy Parish. Burial, with full military honors, was at the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery in Winchendon, Massachusetts. Pall bearers were James Keaveny, Daniel Keaveny, David Keaveny, and James McWilliams.

DONALD R. CADIEUX
July 26, 1936 ~ August 6, 2020 (Age 84)

Donald R. Cadieux, 84, a native son of Marlborough, MA and long-time resident of Winchendon, MA peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 6th.

Don had a gift for connecting with people. With his warm, mischievous smile, self assurance, and friendly, light-hearted manner, he could put anyone at ease. No matter where or when — restaurants, elevators, store aisles, waiting rooms, cycling paths, libraries — Don was quick to generate a conversation, elicit a smile, and share a laugh with whomever was lucky enough to catch his eye. He believed that it was his responsibility to brighten the day of anyone he encountered. All who knew him will forever remember how his kindness and humor touched their lives.

Donald’s natural ability to connect with others, his enduring optimism, and his sense of humor were just a few of the traits that endeared him to his family, friends, colleagues, and casual acquaintances. Don’s skill with people was a strong asset when he served in the Air Force from 1954 to 1958; it also helped him to have a successful career as a programmer, salesman, and marketing manager in the emerging field of technology. Don graduated from Northeastern University with a BS in Data Processing Management. He worked as a salesman for Sanders Data Systems, as National Sales Manager for Computer Devices, as Vice President of Sales at Computer Design & Application, and as President of two companies of his own creation: DIRECT of NEW ENGLAND and DRC DATA COMMUNICATIONS.

Don and Sharron, his beloved wife of 46 years, designed and built their own timber-frame house in a tranquil woodland setting. It was in this rustic home with its flowing brook and wildlife that Don was happiest, especially when his children, grandchildren, relatives, and friends came to visit. His daughters, Mary Ellen and JoAnne, and his grandchildren, Curtis, Kevin, Megan, Patrick, and Grace, were his greatest joy. He was immensely proud of the person each of them had become. In turn, they loved Papa as much for his absolute acceptance as his silliness and inventive playfulness. He was forever creating crazy games and activities, teaching them “special tricks” like his famous cure for hiccups, and leading them on with such cries as, “Up the hill to San Juan! CHARGE!” His grandchildren once gave him a special t-shirt which he wore with great pride: “Papa. The Man. The Myth. The Legend.”

Don loved to make children laugh –– his own children, his grandchildren, his niece Franlisa and nephew Otis, or children he met for the first time –– and to join in their laughter. In addition to his family and home, Don’s other passions included reading, crossword puzzles, cycling New England rail trails with Sharron, dining out for breakfast or dinner with friends, and completing a wide range of creative projects around the home. Don was a masterful story-teller who could spin a tale filled with a magical mix of fact and fiction. As Sharron was fond of saying, “Don never let a few facts stand in the way of a good story!”

Don will be honored in a private military service at the Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.

A celebration of Don’s life will occur in the future. Friends and family will be invited to share stories and laughter and to remember this great man who brought love and joy to their hearts.

MARCIA H. BOUTELLE
February 13, 1935 ~ August 6, 2020 (Age 85)

WINCHENDON – Marcia H. Boutelle, 85, of 148 Elm Street, died peacefully Thursday afternoon, August 6, 2020 in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, with her family at her side.

She was born in Winchendon on February 13, 1935, daughter of the late Albert L. and Dorothy E. (Barry) Boutelle Jr and was a graduate of Murdock High School. While in high school, she played the trombone in the school band. Marcia later graduated from the former Burbank School of Nursing.

A registered nurse, her nursing career spanned many years. She worked for a short time in Rutland and later working in Boston, New York City, Florida and then in California, where she lived for many years until returning to Winchendon five years ago. Marcia attended The United Parish Church. She was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and loved line dancing, playing the piano and country and western music. After her retirement in California, she delivered Meals on Wheels.

She leaves two brothers, Barry L. Boutelle and his wife Marion of Holden and Wesley R. Boutelle and his wife Dolly of Winchendon and many nieces and nephews. A brother, Leighton L. Boutelle, preceded her in death.

Private graveside services will be held in Riverside Cemetery, Glenallen Street, Winchendon.

There are no calling hours.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226.

Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central Street, Winchendon is directing arrangements.