All Obituaries

Leah M. (Roy) Chartier, 97, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Baldwinville, surrounded by her family. Born in Gardner on May 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edgar G. and Alfreda (Dubuis) Roy. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1941. Leah was a parishioner of Holy Cross Church of Templeton. She a former drum majorette for the Eagles Drum and Bugle Corps. Leah was active in missionary work and made...

George V. Suprenant, Jr., 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester, after an illness. Born in Worcester on August 6, 1952, he was the son of the late George V. Suprenant, Sr. and Bertha (Wyman) Suprenant. George was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner of various Catholic churches. He loved watching wrestling and listening to his favorite artist, Elvis Presley. Besides his parents, George was predeceased...

Debbie A. (Morin) Bean, 63, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after an illness. Born in Gardner on April 24, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Ruth (Harold) Morin. Debbie was a Cashier employed by TOPS Supermarket/ Stop & Shop of Gardner for 29-years. Debbie was a congregant of the First Congregational Church in Templeton Center. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 747 of Gardner. Debbie...

John E. May, Jr., 53, of Gardner, died unexpectedly, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in his residence. Born in Springfield, VT, on December 18, 1967, he was the son of Jeanne (Smith) May and the late John E. May, Sr. John was a laborer employed by All in One & Moore of West Boylston for several years, where he worked on construction and foundations. John enjoyed bowling and fishing. He loved going to the gym and working out. But the time that John loved and cherished the most was spent with...

Richard “Ric” E. Tanzi, 64, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, March 30, 2021, in his residence after a courageous short battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma. Born in Boston on January 2, 1957, he was the son of the late Emilio and Dora (Tedeschi) Tanzi. He graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1975 and attended the New England Aeronautical Institute in New Hampshire. Ric was a Coach Bus Driver employed by Fox Bus Line of Millbury for 11-years and All Seasons...

Beverly J. (Parvin) Bennett, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness. Born in Independence, Missouri, on February 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late John and Lucy (Taylor) Parvin. Beverly loved living at Heywood Wakefield Commons for the past three years and enjoyed making friends and participating in many activities. She was a social butterfly and loved being active. She was fond of playing Wii Bowling and...

Elaine Mae (Beauregard) Gauthier, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, March 29, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a brief illness. Born in Gardner on August 18, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Eva (Chabot) Beauregard. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. Elaine was employed by the Country Mischief of Templeton for several years. Elaine was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church...

Rita Amanda (Powers) Niall, 89, of Athol, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after an illness. Born in Gardner on November 2, 1931, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Amanda (Mailloux) Powers. Rita was a Dietary Aide employed by the former Eastwood Pines Nursing Home and Leo P. LaChance Center of Gardner for 20-years until her retirement in 1994. She was previously a clerk employed by Gerroirs on Parker Street...

Donald “Don” J. Maillet,78, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, March 22, 2021, in his residence after a brave fight with cancer.   Born in Gardner on October 13, 1942, he was the son of the late Adolphe and Mary Blanche (LeBlanc) Maillet. Don was a Maintenance Worker employed by Mount Wachusett Community College of Gardner for 21-years until his retirement in 2007. He was previously employed by Gardner Wood Products. Don was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our...

June "Prune" C. Hebert, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully, Saturday, March 20, 2021, in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, after an illness. Born in South Ashburnham on June 3, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Antonia (Ares) Hebert. June was a parishioner of the former St. Anne's Church of South Ashburnham, where she helped clean the church in her younger years, and a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. She enjoyed playing...