Frederick Joseph Bastarache, 91, of Worcester, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Blaire House of Worcester, with his family by his side.

Born in Coal Branch, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 3, 1934, he was the son of the late Neri and Margaret Jane (Allain) Bastarache. Fred moved to the United States in 1962 with his wife and daughters, where he went on to build a life centered around family and hard work.

He spent much of his working career in the furniture manufacturing industry in the Gardner area until his retirement. In his later years, Fred embraced his retirement, enjoying traveling throughout the country in his motor home. He also had a deep appreciation for bluegrass music and took great pleasure in attending festivals.

Fred was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Anna (Thibodeau) Bastarache, who died in 2001. He was also predeceased by his three sisters, Teresa McIntyre, Alexina LeBlanc, and Catherine LeBlanc, all of Canada, as well as an infant brother, Neri Bastarache.

He is survived by his three daughters and their families: Phyllis Devoe and her husband Robert of Hernando, FL; Pauline MacAloney and her husband Scott of El Paso, TX; and Joanne Ide and her husband Jeff of Newark, TX. He also leaves six grandchildren: Jennifer Cormier and her husband Chad, Jon Ide and his wife Krystle, Andrew Devoe, Matthew Devoe and his wife Marcelle, Sara Wright and her husband EriK, and Cameron MacAloney; six great-grandchildren, Savanna and Lucas Cormier, Lucy and Penny Wright, and Luna and Lyra Ide; his longtime companion of over 15 years, Margaret Legacy of Belledune, New Brunswick, Canada; and his recent wife of several years, Marianne Comeau.

Visitation will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Funeral services will follow with a Mass at 11:30 a.m. in Annunciation Parish, 135 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60601, or online at www.alz.org. Please reference in memory of Frederick J. Bastarache.