Reneesme Nessie Malave
Jan 30, 2026
Reneesme Nessie Malave, 7, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Boston Children's Hospital, after becoming suddenly ill at home.
Born in Worcester on February 14, 2018, she was the beloved daughter of Ismael Malave and Joanne A. (Molina) Sepulveda, both of Gardner.
At the time of her passing, Reneesme was a student at Hubbardston Center...
Roland H Hollenbeck
Jan 29, 2026
Roland H. Hollenbeck, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully surrounded by those he loved, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Fitchburg Healthcare, after a period of declining health.
Born in Cortland, NY, he was the son of the late Marjorie Clara Hollenbeck. He was a self employed injection mold designer for many years and also worked as a consultant for Wilderness Mold...
Normand F. LaBonte
Jan 29, 2026
Normand F. LaBonte, 94, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Fitchburg Healthcare, after a brief period of declining health.
He was born in Gardner on May 29, 1931, the son of the late Francis Goodness and Edna (Stone) LaBonte. Normand proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War....
Jeffrey S. Barus
Jan 28, 2026
Jeffrey S. Barus, 70, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on December 8, 1955, he was the son of Lois (Erickson) Collette and the late Rudolf J. Barus. Jeffrey was an oil technician, employed by Roy Brothers of Ashburnham for many years, until his retirement.
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Anthony J. Simkunas
Jan 28, 2026
Anthony J. Simkunas, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Gardner on May 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Kemzura) Simkunas. Anthony graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1967 and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in...
Mark Sutherland
Jan 24, 2026
Mark Sutherland, 64, of Orange, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his home.
Born in Northbridge on October 6, 1961, he was the son of the late Wayne and Gloria (Soucy) Sutherland. Mark was the manager of the poultry farm at Molly Hill Farms for many years.
Mark loved the outdoors and looked forward to his yearly visit with his...
Jevohn W. Fortier
Jan 24, 2026
Jevohn "Johnny" "Gio" W. Fortier, 32, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.
Born in Fitchburg on June 25, 1993, he was the beloved son of Richard F. and Dolores G. (O'Beirne) Fortier of Dudley.
Jevohn was a true sports enthusiast who excelled in every sport he...
Lance Richard Valcourt
Jan 23, 2026
Lance R. Valcourt, 56, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home.
Born in Gardner on April 22, 1969, Lance was the son of Margaret "Peggy" (Lehoux) Nash of Westminster and the late Leo Paul Valcourt.
Lance found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved being outdoors, walking around town, and striking up conversations with the many...
Kimberly Riggins
Jan 20, 2026
Kimberly (Cochran) Riggins, 54, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Ashburnham, Gardner and Hubbardston, died peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on May 15, 1971, she was the daughter of Richard and Geralyn (Bergevin) Cochran of Hubbardston. Kimberly graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of 1989. Kim dedicated many years of her professional life to...
Kelsie M. Pushee
Jan 18, 2026
Kelsie M. Pushee, 35, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 18, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester.
Born in Gardner on October 3, 1990, she was the daughter of George D. M. Pushee IV and Rhonda (Gagne) Lison, and the stepdaughter of George Lison. Kelsie was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 2009 and...
Mary L. Cooley
Jan 17, 2026
Mary L. (Shea) Cooley, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Worcester on June 11, 1940, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Louise (O'Connell) Shea. Mary was a graduate of Northborough High School with the Class of 1958 and went on to enjoy a long...
Helen D. MacDonald
Jan 17, 2026
Helen D. (Latulippe) MacDonald, 102, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, in her home at Leominster Crossing, after an illness.
Born in Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on July 2, 1923, she was the beloved daughter of the late Rene and Adrienne (Veilleux) Latulippe. Helen graduated from Plymouth (NH) High School with the Class of 1943, went...
Florence E. Tebbets
Jan 15, 2026
Florence Evelyn (Bolen) Tebbets, 93, of Torrance, CA, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Gardner on November 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Amelia (Cielica) Bolen
Florence was known for her kindness and creative spirit. She found great joy in crafting and generously shared her time through volunteer work,...
Donald D. Taylor
Jan 15, 2026
Donald D. Taylor, 80, of Templeton, died peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness.
Born in Gardner on September 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Lawrence G. and Alice B. (Miller) Taylor. Donald spent many years working as a sporting goods salesman, employed by several area sporting goods retailers, a career...
Therese M. Gustafson
Jan 13, 2026
Therese M. (Bourque) Gustafson, 97, of Winchendon, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, following a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on July 12, 1928, she was the daughter of the late David and Eugenie (Roy) Bourque. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1946 and continued her...
Barbara Ann Hogan
Jan 12, 2026
Barbara Ann (Buck) Hogan, 99, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, January 12, 2026, at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol, after a period of declining health.
Born in Worcester on March 13, 1926, she was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Madge (Thompson) Buck. Barbara graduated from Auburn High School with the Class of 1944 and enrolled into the US...
Judith J. Burke
Jan 9, 2026
Judith J. (Marquis) Burke, 84, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by care and comfort, following a brief illness.
Born in Winchendon on July 16, 1941, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter and Beatrice (Lashua) Marquis. Judy graduated with the Class of 1959 from Murdock High...
Melissa A. Paulhus
Jan 8, 2026
Melissa A. (Alderman) Paulhus, 55, of Barre, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 8, 2026, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, following an illness.
Born in Joplin, Missouri, on July 21, 1970, she was the daughter of Stephen Alderman and Sheila A. Grant. Melissa received her Associate Degree in Human Services from Mount Wachusett Community College and went on to...
Margaret M. Donohue
Jan 8, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" M. (Lucey) (Robinson) Donohue, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness.
Born in Boston on December 16, 1942, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Margaret (Murphy) Lucey. Peggy earned her Associate Degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse and devoted her life to caring for others....
Jennifer M. Rasch
Jan 4, 2026
Jennifer Marie (Dion) Rasch, 53, of Winchendon, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Utah, while admiring a view when snowmobiling with friends.
Jennifer was born in Gardner on July 14, 1972, to Gary Dion and Brenda (Theriault) Dion. She attended Narragansett Regional High School in the class of 1990, later went on to earn her GED, and...
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