Rita J. Flagg
Apr 12, 2024
Rita J. (LeBlanc) Flagg, 81, of Westminster, passed away in Saint Vincent Hospital, Worcester, on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Born in Leominster on April 5, 1943, she was the daughter of the late David and Marie Jeanne (Blais) LeBlanc. Rita worked for Wachusett Potato Chip Co., followed by Tucker Warehouse as a Stocker, until her retirement.
Rita enjoyed bingo, crafting, and the...
Robert L. Owens
Apr 10, 2024
Robert L. Owens, 77, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at his home.
Born in Leesville, Louisiana, on September 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Louis and Dorothy (Hawke) Owens. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1964. Robert was employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner/ Westminster for over 30 years in...
Clement J. Young
Apr 6, 2024
Clement Joseph Young, 82, of Winchendon, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, April 6, 2024, in his son's home, after a period of declining health.
Born in Winchendon on January 13, 1942, he was the son of the late John Edward Young and Mary Jane (Fisher) Young-Roberts. He attended Murdock High School in Winchendon. Clem owned and operated his own folding...
Robert J. Flagg III
Mar 31, 2024
Robert “Bobby” J. Flagg III, 59, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in his home.
Born in Gardner, on May 31, 1964, to the late Robert Jr. and Jane (Hill) Flagg. He was a laborer for many years at Modern Contract Furniture.
Bobby loved listening to music, playing the guitar, drawing, being outside and wearing his leather jacket....
Paul G. Sullivan
Mar 26, 2024
Paul G. Sullivan, 70, of Westminster, died peacefully Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.
Born in Boston on January 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Edmond and Anne (Trahey) Sullivan. He graduated from Boston College High School with the Class of 1971 and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing...
Judith A. Shepard
Mar 23, 2024
Judith Ann (Beauchemin) Shepard, 80, of Gardner, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, March 23, 2024.
Born in Gardner on November 13, 1943, Judy was the daughter of the late Raymond and Yvette (Levasseur) Beauchemin. She graduated with the class of 1961 from Gardner High School and became a registered nurse after graduating from Henry Heywood School...
Silvana Anacleto-Harding
Mar 21, 2024
Silvana Anacleto-Harding, 51, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 21, 2024, in her home in Gardner.
Born in Santa Catarina Brazil on April 19, 1972, she was the daughter of Santos Anacleto and Jurema Da Silva. She was an incredible hairdresser. She had a natural talent, and passion, that easily earned her many clients in Gardner, and the surrounding areas....
Nicole M. Ovaska
Mar 20, 2024
Nicole M. Ovaska, 36, of Worcester, died peacefully Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on May 11, 1987, she was the daughter of Mary Lou (Croff) Ovaska of Dayton, OH. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg with the Class of 2005, where she received her dental assistant certificate...
Richard A. Skamarycz
Mar 10, 2024
Richard “Dick” Skamarycz, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, March 10, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner, on January 17, 1939, he was the son of the late Peter and Viola (Oblon) Skamarycz. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. After high school, he enlisted in...
Irene P. Piontek
Mar 7, 2024
Irene Pauline (Misevich) Piontek, 94, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on June 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Pauline (Kenesyte) Misevich. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947, and from Becker Junior College in 1949. She was previously employed...
Yvon T. Richard
Mar 7, 2024
Yvon T. Richard, 102, of Concord, NH, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2024, in Hillsborough County Nursing Home, Goffstown, NH, after a period of declining health.
Born in Memramcook, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 16, 1921, he was the son of the late Camille and Alvina (Belliveau) Richard. Yvon proudly served in the Canadian Army during World War...
Jeannette M. Rushford
Mar 6, 2024
Jeannette M. (Schaffer) Rushford, 89, of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in her home.
Born in Gardner on June 1, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Henry R. and Yvonne (Maillet) Schaffer. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1953. Jeannette was a paraprofessional employed by Gardner Public Schools working in the kindergarten and...
Ranjan Banerjee
Mar 5, 2024
Ranjan Banerjee, 82, of Templeton, MA, died peacefully Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at his home after a long illness, surrounded by his family.
Born in Lalmonirhat, India, on June 20, 1941, he was the youngest son of the late Upendra Nath and Bimala (Chatterjee) Banerjee. He attended school and college in Kolkata, India, and later got his Chartered Accountant’s Degree. Ranjan...
Camille J. Daigle
Mar 2, 2024
Camille J. Daigle, 93, of Westminster, died peacefully Saturday, March 2, 2024, after a short illness with his family by his side.
Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 31, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Celina (Ouellet) Daigle. Camille was a man of many talents that spent many years as a draftsman and sample maker...
Charles "Chuck" G. Reed
Feb 28, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Gregory Reed, 40, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Leominster on October 3, 1983, he was the son of Robert and Lisa (Cavins) Reed of Gardner. He attended Sacred Heart School for six years and graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 2002, where he was proud to be a...
Stephen A. Beland
Feb 27, 2024
Stephen A. Beland, 59, of Washington, D.C., died unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 27, 2024.
Steve was born in Leominster, son of the late Robert R. and Constance J. (Leger) Beland, and grew up in Sterling. He was a graduate of Wachusett Regional High School and California State University, where he earned a B.A. in Journalism. He served in the U.S. Marine...
Velma M. Leger
Feb 26, 2024
Velma M. (Gaudet) Leger, 80, of Gardner, beloved wife and best friend of Ronald Leger for 60 years, died peacefully Monday, February 26, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness with her family by her side.
Born in Tignish Shore, Prince Edward Island, Canada, on March 7, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Edna (DesRoches)...
John W. McNally
Feb 15, 2024
John W. McNally, 83, of Westminster, died peacefully Thursday, February 15, 2024, in Sterling Village, after a long battle with cancer with his family by his side.
Born in Fitchburg on September 10, 1940, he was the son of the late James and Julia (Seliga) McNally. He attended Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1959 before joining the Air Force....
Robert J. Charland
Feb 13, 2024
Robert J. Charland, Esq., 58, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a short illness with his family by his side.
Born in Gardner on September 16, 1965, he was the son of Suzanne (Cormier)Charland of Gardner and the late James Charland. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1983. He...
Tammy Lynn Keck
Feb 8, 2024
Tammy Lynn (Vitali) Keck, 64, passed away peacefully in her home Thursday, February 8, 2024 after a courageous 3-year battle with ovarian cancer.
Tammy was born on June 18, 1959 in Winchendon, MA. She resided in Gardner for the past 28 years. Tammy was the daughter of the late Enio and Pearl (Beckwith) Vitali. She graduated from Murdock High School with...
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