Obituaries

Kelsie M. Pushee

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...

Helen D. MacDonald

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...

Donald D. Taylor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Amy Lee Winter

Amy Lee Winter

Jan 3, 2026

Amy Lee (Morse) Winter, 59, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2026, following a long and courageous illness. She was surrounded by those who loved her deeply.

Born in Fitchburg on May 19, 1966, Amy was the daughter of Jean (Hemingway) Myers and the late Arthur Morse. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School, Class of 1985.

Throughout her...

Paul G. Mearn Sr.

Paul G. Mearn Sr.

Jan 1, 2026

Paul G. Mearn Sr., 76, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2026, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Leominster, after a period of declining health.

Born in Boston on October 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Joseph Mearn and Eleanor (Espie) Gilson. Paul proudly served his country in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1971 to 1981....

David “Moe” J. Morris

David “Moe” J. Morris

Dec 27, 2025

David J. "Moe" Morris, 74, of Gardner, MA, passed away on December 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on January 17, 1951, in Gardner, MA, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. "Ted" and Alice M. (Bourgault) Morris. Moe lived a life filled with love for his family, a passion for sports, and a deep involvement...

Wayne B. Johnston

Wayne B. Johnston

Dec 26, 2025

Wayne B. Johnston, 60, of Gardner, died surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 26, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester, following a period of declining health.

Born in Bangor, Maine, on November 24, 1965, Wayne was the beloved son of Calvin J. and Linda G. (Fitzgerald) Johnston. He was a 1983 graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical...

Ann M. Vautour

Ann M. Vautour

Dec 26, 2025

Ann M. (Duplacy) Vautour, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 26, 2025, in her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Gardner on August 6, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Ruth (LaPrade) Duplacy. Ann was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 1954. She went on to enjoy...

Helene G. Hill

Helene G. Hill

Dec 24, 2025

Helene Georgia Hill (née Bigwood), 91, of Winchendon, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by loved ones on December 24, 2025.

Born on March 29, 1934, to parents Hazel P. (née Thompson) and Ralph W. Bigwood, she was a lifelong resident of Winchendon.

Helene had a love for life's simple pleasures and tradition. She delighted in baking for her family and friends, completing crossword puzzles, and watching her favorite TV...

Neuba Regia Barreto Silva

Neuba Regia Barreto Silva

Dec 21, 2025

Neuba Regia Barreto Silva, 61, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family, following an illness.

Born in Jequié, Brazil, on August 2, 1964, she was the devoted daughter of Sonia Barreto Silva of Brazil and the late Hamilton Oliveira Silva. A woman of deep compassion...

Jeannie M. LeTellier

Jeannie M. LeTellier

Dec 19, 2025

Jeannie M. (Levin) LeTellier, 81, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2025, at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Worcester, following a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on February 19, 1944, she was the beloved daughter of the late Walter and Jenny (Ekkorre) Levin. Jeannie was a proud graduate of Gardner High School with the Class...

Theodore W. Neale

Theodore W. Neale

Dec 19, 2025

Theodore "Ted" W. Neale, 78, of Royalston, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 19, 2025, surrounded by the comfort of familiar surroundings.

Born in Royalston on April 1, 1947, Ted was the son of the late Theodore W. and Hazel (Lawrence) Neale. A lifelong resident of the area, he proudly graduated from Athol High School with the...

Daniel J. Mason

Daniel J. Mason

Dec 18, 2025

Daniel Mason, 68, of Baldwinville, passed away on Thursday, December 18,2025, after a short illness. His wife Terry and other family members were by his side when he passed from this life.

Dan and his siblings grew up in the family home affectionately called "the farm" in Westminster, MA. He was a graduate of Oakmont High School and UMass Amherst....

Lisa M. McDowell

Lisa M. McDowell

Dec 13, 2025

Lisa M. (Doiron) McDowell, 50, of Gardner, died peacefully on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, following an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 21, 1975, she was the beloved daughter of Claudette LeBlanc of Gardner. Lisa was a graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical High School, Class of 1993, and was the owner and operator...