Obituaries

Bertha M. Callahan

Jun 8, 2025

Bertha "Betty" M. (Lassig) Callahan, 96, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Sterling Village, Sterling, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rehoboth on January 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Peters) Lassig. She graduated from Joseph Case High School in Swansea with the Class of 1947. Betty was a branch...

Carolyn M. Gallant

Jun 7, 2025

Carolyn M. (Howe) Gallant, 91, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health with her family by her side.

Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Victoria (Gunzinger) Howe. She graduated from Troy (NH) High...

Priscilla Pouliot

Jun 3, 2025

Priscilla J. (Lizotte) Pouliot, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on February 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Loretta (Dumont) Lizotte. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1961. She was a secretary employed by...

Boonmy Boupha

Jun 2, 2025

Boonmy Boupha, 65, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Laos on June 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Heuan and Phaeng Boupha. Boonmy was a floor boy employed by Beacon Manufacturing for many years.

Boonmy loved the outdoors and was a...

Brian H. Avedisian

May 31, 2025

Brian H. Avedisian, of Hubbardston, died peacefully on his 64th birthday on Saturday, May 31, 2025, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Worcester on May 31, 1961, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Mary (Meskowski) Avedisian. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School with the Class of 1979 and attended Worcester Industrial...

Joseph Goodbrake

May 24, 2025

Joseph Goodbrake, 46, of Baldwinville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, from his battle with cancer.

Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 2, 1978, he was the son of the late Edward and Nancy (Guala) Goodbrake. He graduated from William Floyd High School with the Class of 1996. He relocated to Massachusetts from New...

David P. Cameron

May 20, 2025

David P. Cameron, 73, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Leominster on September 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Maxwell M. and Irene F. (Laprade) Cameron. He was a foreman for Rand Whitney of Leominster for many years until his retirement.

David's...

Gary Radigan

May 14, 2025

Gary Radigan, 64, of Templeton, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born in Gardner on August 14, 1960, he was the son of Denise M. (Bour) Radigan of Templeton and the late John W. Radigan. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1978 and had a prosperous career as a machinist employed...

Richard Hackett

May 12, 2025

Richard Hackett, 86, of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 12, 2025, in his home.

Born in Gardner on March 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles and Edith (Kelley) Hackett. After receiving his associate's degree in artistry, Richard worked at Cumberland Farms as a store clerk for many years.

Richard was a member of...

Leo P. Cormier

May 8, 2025

Leo P. Cormier, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his home after a period of declining health with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on June 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Edward and Celina M. (Lajoie) Cormier. Leo proudly served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for 21 years...

Tyler M. Keough

May 5, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Tyler M. Keough, 31, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Born in Fitchburg on July 2, 1993, he was the son of Kenneth M. Keough of Gardner and the late Susan D. Peal. Tyler was a laborer employed by Superior Kitchen Design of Gardner then moved on to work...

Shirley L. Murray

May 4, 2025

Shirley Lorraine (Smith) Murray, 90, of Winchendon, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the presence of those who cared for her at Baldwinville Nursing Home.

Born in Gardner on January 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Desbois) Smith. Shirley graduated from Templeton High School, enjoying her years as a member of...

Roseanna Broeckel

Apr 30, 2025

Roseanna (McPherson) Broeckel, 88, of Orange, died peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.

Born in Richmond, New Hampshire, on June 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Norman Earl McPherson and Sylvia (Mabey) Hebert. She attended Athol-Royalston High School.

Roseanna loved keeping active, enjoying candlepin and ten-pin bowling and was active in several...

Jay Richard

Apr 29, 2025

Jay T. Richard, 67, of Charlton, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his sister’s home, surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on May 8, 1957, he was the son of Joseph L. Richard of Dunedin, FL, and the late Ruth M. (Matteson) Richard. He graduated from St. Peter Marian High School, Worcester, with the...

Alanna Prentice

Apr 29, 2025

Alanna M. (Reilly) Prentice, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Born in Gardner on June 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reilly and Marie Geraldine (Poirier) Reilly. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1971 and attended Mount Wachusett...

Scott R. Alexander

Apr 27, 2025

Scott R. Alexander, 62, of Westminster, died peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, surrounded by his family.

Born in Ayer on August 29, 1962, he was the son of Margaret "Peg" Alexander of Ayer and the late Earl Alexander. He graduated from Ayer High School with the Class of 1980 and went on to run his own business...

Elaine R. Mallory

Apr 23, 2025

Elaine R. (Bastarache) Mallory, 64, of Lunenburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 2, 1960, she was the daughter of M. Cecilia (Allain) Bastarache of Leominster and the late J. Arthur Bastarache. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...

Rebecca McPherson

Apr 23, 2025

Rebecca (Carlson) McPherson, 69, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Gardner on July 28, 1955, she was the daughter of William Carlson and Janet (Dobson) Carlson. Rebecca proudly received her GED. She was an aide for the deaf and blind employed by ASPIRE Living and Learning of Leominster for 15 years.

Rebecca,...

Carol Suits

Apr 21, 2025

Carol C. (Page) Suits, 61, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, in her home.

Born in Leominster on September 20, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Shirley A. (May)(Page) Babineau and her husband Joseph, and Kenneth F. Page.

Carol was a vibrant soul who embraced life with all her heart. Her love...

Albert R. Valantine

Apr 21, 2025

Albert Valantine, 65, of Gardner, died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Banjul, Gambia, on September 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Felix and Therese (Dupin) Valantine. He graduated from St. Augustine's Senior Secondary School in Banjul, Gambia. Albert attended Almira College, obtaining a bachelor's in business administration,...