Harold A. Greene
PHILLIPSTON — Harold A. Greene, 77, of 385 Highland, Ave., formerly of Gardner, died Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after a short illness.
Among his survivors are daughters, Donna O'Leary of Phillipston and Carol Gleba of Orange.
He moved to Phillipston last year after living nine years in Yuma, Ariz. He worked as a journeyman electrician for 32 years, working at the former Union Twist Drill in Athol until his retirement.
He served in the Coast Guard during World War II, was a past commander of the Athol VFW and was a past district VFW commander.
Jane A. Fontaine; Home Health Aide
Jane A. (Wright) Fontaine, 54, formerly of Athol, died Friday, March 3, 2000 in her home in Templeton after a long illness.
She was born in Athol, the daughter of Claude and Corinne (Young) Wright. She was a resident of Templeton the past 25 years, coming from Athol.
She attended Athol schools and was a retired home health aide having worked for Integrity Home Services and International Home Specialists.
She enjoyed playing cards and bingo.
She is survived by three daughters, Kim Savoie of Templeton, Michelle Fontaine of Connecticut and Mary Fontaine of Templeton; one son, Harold Fontaine of Wisconsin; five grandchildren and three sisters, Nona Goodfield of Virginia, Jean Skerry of Vermont, and Claudia Euvrard of Athol.
Following cremation, services will be held at the convenience of the family.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Southshore Cremation Services affiliate of the Hickey - Grenier Funeral Home, 238 Court St., Brockton.
Donations in her name may be made to the Gardner VNA Hospice, 34 Pearly Ln., Gardner, Mass. 01440.
Raymond Alexandrovich; Avid Outdoorsman
ORANGE — Raymond Alexandrovich, 57, of 519 East River St., formerly of Phillipston Road, So. Royalston, died Thursday, March 2, 2000 following an automobile accident in Roylaston.
He was born in Marlborough, Feb. 4, 1943, son of Simon and Gertrude (Sironen) Alexandrovich.
He leaves two sons, Mark Alexandrovich of Glendale, Ariz. and Jack Alexandrovich of Orange; two daughters, Stacy Arenz of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Mandi Watson of Winslow, Maine; his former wife, Karrine (Paganetti) Hoover of Prescott, Ariz.; his father, Simon Alexandrovich of Rutland; four brothers, Edward Alexandrovich of Ware, Santi Alexandrovich of Chiefland, Fla., David Alexandrovich of Rutland, Michael Alexandrovich of Barre; five sisters, Ida Beane of Baldwinville, Mary Rival of Barre, Janice Ricker of Barre, Sonya Grady of Holden and Julie Alexandrovich of Barre.
He was predeceased by a brother, John Alexandrovich.
He was educated in Barre Public Schools, and attended New Salem Academy. He was a truck driver for many years with the Graves Sand and Gravel Co. in Templeton, retiring in 1993 due to his declining health. He enjoyed traveling, gardening and was an avid outdoorsmen.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 8, at 11 a.m., in the Christ Episcopal Church, Vernon Avenue, South Barre.
Burial will be private and there are no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Bosler Humane Society, Cutler Road, Barre, Mass., 01005.
The Pillsbury Funeral Home, Barre, is in charge of arrangements.
Gionet Services
A funeral Mass for Joseph H. Gionet, 98, of South Street, was held Monday, March 6, in Our Lady Immaculate Church. Rev. Stephen D. Johnson, pastor, was the celebrant of the Mass.
The organist was Janet Paoletti, and the soloist was Mary Ehnstrom. Burial was in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Bearers were John Scata, Troy Scata, Michael Delude, Roy Delude, Timothy Cetto and William Dempsey.
Representing the Edward H. Phillips Post 102, American Legion were Robert Carey, past commander; Lee Plummer, past commander; Peter Krustapentas, past commander; Victor Litchfield, past finance officer; Mitch Kenneway, Jr. vice commander and Reginald Boutot, member.
The United States Flag was folded by Krustapentas and Plummer and presented to Dolor Gionet by Krustapentas.
The J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mallet Services
A funeral mass for Leo E. Mallet, 74, of 63 Unity Ave., was held Monday, March 6, 2000, at Our Lady Immaculate Church. Rev. Fr. James Callahan, associate pastor, and Rev. Fr. Raymond Messier, pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Church, co - celebrated the Mass.
The organist was Janet Paoletti, soloist was Mary Ehnstrom and the readings were done by Roger Mallet.
In honor of their grandfather the grandchildren Doug and Kevin Karczmarczyk, Christie and Eric Mallet processed in with the casket and also brought the gifts forward.
Representing the Edward H. Phillips, American Legion Post 102, firing squad were: Robert Carey, past commander; Mitch Kenneway Jr., vice commander; Peter Krustapentus, past commander; Victor Litchfield, past finance officer; Lee Plumber, Worcester County Jr. vice commander and Reginald Boutot.
The flag was folded by Krustapentus and Plumber, and presented to Mrs. Mallet by Carey.
Bearers were: Kevin Karczmarczyk, Doug Kaczmarczyk, Eric Mallet, Glenn Mallet, Roger Caouette and Richard Caouette.
The Higgins - O'Connor Funeral Home directed arrangements.
Veteran Of 2 World Wars, Gionet, Dies
Served In U.S. Army And Navy
Athol's last surviving World War I veteran, Joseph H. Gionet, 98, of 349 South St., died Friday in Quabbin Valley Healthcare where he has resided the past one and a half years.
His wife of 69 years, Agnes M. (Gionet) Gionet, died in 1994.
He leaves three sons, Dolor Gionet of Los Angeles, Calif., Larry Gionet of Canada, and Albert Gionet of Manchester, Conn.; three daughters, Anne Scata of Hartford; Mary LeBlanc of Athol, and Jacqueline Delude of Bristol, Conn.; 18 grandchildren, 20 great - grandchildren; a nephew, Edgar Gionet of Springfield; a niece, Suzanne Quader of Athol.
He was predeceased by two sons, Yvon and Laurier Gionet.
He was born in Caraquet, New Brunswick, Canada, Aug. 23, 1901, a son of James and Mariann (Gionet) Gionet, and came to Athol in 1933.
He was the last surviving World War I Veteran in Athol. He served in the United States Army from 1918 until 1922, and received the World War I Campaign Medal.
He was a Navy veteran of World war II, serving as a carpenter's mate third class in the Asiatic - Pacific Theater and served aboard the U.S.S. Currituck.
He worked as a carpenter for 35 years, retiring in 1970, and was a life member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, local 48. Previously, he had been a lumberjack and fisherman in Canada. He was a member of Our Lady Immaculate Church, and the Roy L. Boyce Post 650, Veterans of Foreign Wars.
In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
The funeral will be held Monday, March 6, from the J. Edward Murphy Funeral Home, with a Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Immaculate Church. Burial will be in Gethsemane Cemetery.
Calling hours in the funeral home are 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 5.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to the Building Fund of Our Lady Immaculate Church, 192 School St., Athol, Mass. 01331.
Leo E. Mallet; Purple Heart Recipient
Leo E. Mallet, 74, of 63 Unity Ave., died Friday, March 3, 2000, at the Quabbin Valley Healthcare.
He leaves his wife of 50 years, Dorothy F. (King) Mallet; a son Robert L. Mallet of Cheshire; a daughter, Patricia J. Kaczmarczyk of Athol; a sister, Rita Caouette of Athol; four grandchildren, Christie Mallet and Eric Mallet, both of Cheshire, Doug Kaczmarczyk and Kevin Kaczmarczyk, both of Athol.
He was born March 1, 1926 in Athol, the son of Fred and Mabel (Gravelin) Mallet and has resided here all his life. He graduated from Athol High School in 1947. He worked for 32 years for the U.S. Postal Service in Athol, retiring in 1984.
He is a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army, received a purple heart, and battle star.
He was a member of Our Lady Immaculate Church, the Edward H. Phillips American Legion, Post 102, the Athol Council of the Knights of Columbus, was a member of the Ellinwood Country Club where he attained five holes - in - one. He was past president and member of the Athol Boosters, past president and member of S.T.E.B.S. since its original charter. He enjoyed golfing, fishing and woodworking.
Services will be Monday, March 6, 2000, from Higgins - O'Connor Funeral Home, with a Mass of Christian burial at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady Immaculate Church, 92 School Street, with the Rev. Fr. James Callahan, associate pastor officiating followed with burial in Silver Lake Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held Sunday, March 5, 2000, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home and the Knights of Columbus will conduct a service at 8 p.m. Sunday.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Save our Hospital Fund, 2033 Main Street, Athol, Mass. 01331.
