Obituaries

Rev. David R. Cote

Rev. David R. Cote

Jul 23, 2024

Rev. David R. Cote, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with his family by his side. 

Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Roderick and Helen (Skoglund) Cote. He attended Willimantic Public Schools and graduated from Windham CT High School with the Class of...

Jose L. Ortiz

Jose L. Ortiz

Jul 23, 2024

Jose L. Ortiz, 55, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness. 

Born in The Bronx, New York, on December 28, 1968, he was the son of Jose Ortiz and Sonia Figueroa. He attended New York City Public Schools. He was a recovery coach employed by Restoration Recovery Center, Inc. of...

Roger P. Byron

Roger P. Byron

Jul 16, 2024

Roger Philip Byron, 52, of Gardner, died in an automobile accident in Royalston, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on his way to go fishing at Tully Lake.

Born in Fitchburg on January 9th, 1972, he was the son of the late Roger Victor Byron and Sandra Kay (Sweeney) Kozlowski. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 1990. He had worked for...

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jul 16, 2024

Jeanne M. (Hamel) Bubnel, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Loretta (Robichaud) Hamel. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Jeanne was a beautician and the sole proprietor of Jeanne’s Hair...

Patricia E. Elliott

Patricia E. Elliott

Jul 10, 2024

Patricia E. Elliott, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness. 

Born in Athol on February 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Exton and Pauline (Reece) Elliott. She graduated from New Salem Academy with the Class of 1969. Patricia was a veterinary assistant VCA Adams Animal Hospital...

Roland E. Stone

Roland E. Stone

Jul 6, 2024

Roland E. Stone, 83, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on July 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Evelyn G. (Tukey) Stone. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Roland was an analyst for Digital...

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Leonard B. "Lenny" Robinson Sr, 85, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in hospice care at Alliance Health of Baldwinville after a valiant 6-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. 

Born in Clinton on February 01, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Coppenrath) Robinson. He graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of...

Shirley A. Monette

Shirley A. Monette

Jun 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Shirley A Monette, 95, who passed away on June 25, 2024, in her residence at Heywood Wakefield Commons, Gardner, in the loving arms of her entire family.

Shirley was born in Gardner on May 4, 1929, the daughter of William and Aili (Koivu) Smith. She graduated from Gardner High School...

Lorraine J Gallant

Lorraine J Gallant

Jun 21, 2024

Lorraine J. (Collette) Gallant, 96, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Heywood Hospital after a brief illness. Prior to her hospitalization, she resided at Alliance Health of Baldwinville.

Born in Gardner on January 06, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Cormier) Collette. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class...

Roger R. Desolier

Roger R. Desolier

Jun 20, 2024

Roger R. Desolier, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on June 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Lilja (Kangas) Desolier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Roger was a United States Army Korean Era...

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Jun 18, 2024

Sigrid “Cricket” A. (Nelson) Boudreau, 77, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Sigrid was diagnosed with breast cancer 1 year ago, and she faced the illness with bravery and strength. Throughout her treatment, she remained positive and focused on the things that brought her joy. Cruising, shopping, watching her children, grandchildren,...

Roland J. LeClerc

Roland J. LeClerc

Jun 16, 2024

Roland J. LeClerc of Templeton, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in East Templeton on November 6, 1933, he was the son of Albert and Blanche (Lemire) LeClerc. Roland attended Templeton High School but earned his degree from Mahar Regional High School in 1963, after all 6 of his children were...

Wayne E. Elliott Jr.

Wayne E. Elliott Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

Wayne E. Elliott Jr., 87, of Templeton, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2024, after an illness in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Fitchburg on July 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Wayne Sr. and Helen (Fohy) Elliott. He graduated from Petersham High School with the Class of 1954. He was a United States Army Korean...

Jonathan P. Dombek

Jonathan P. Dombek

Jun 11, 2024

Jonathan P. Dombek, 60, of Hopkinton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Alexander L. and Genevieve L. (Kondrotas) Dombek. Jon was a truck driver employed by L&W Trucking of New Jersey for many years.

Jon was a parishioner of St. Leo’s Church...

Carl F. Wilber Jr.

Carl F. Wilber Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

Carl F. Wilber Jr., 50, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.

Born in Gardner on July 12, 1973, he was the son of the late Carl Sr. and Patricia (LaFosse) Wilber. Carl was incredibly proud to have received his high school GED.

Carl loved playing computer games, making music, and listening to his favorite...

Rita Dymek Beaton

Rita Dymek Beaton

Jun 8, 2024

Rita M. (Dymek) Beaton, 90, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gardner on June 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Kazmera (Pszczolski) Dymek. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Rita was a secretary employed by...

Prime V. Robichaud

Prime V. Robichaud

Jun 2, 2024

Prime V. Robichaud, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on February 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Prime O. and Eva (LeBlanc) Robichaud. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1962. Prime was an appliance technician employed by Robichaud & Beauregard,...

Evelyn M. Trinque

Evelyn M. Trinque

Jun 2, 2024

Evelyn M. (Kelley)Trinque, 92, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville after an illness.

Born in Ashland, New Hampshire, on August 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Beulah (Anderson) Kelley. She graduated from Ashland High School with the Class of 1950. She attended Margaret's School of Beauty to learn hairdressing,...

Celia R. Letendre

Celia R. Letendre

May 31, 2024

Celia Ruth (Johnson) Letendre, 98, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with her family by her side. 

Born in Gardner on February 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Agnes V. (Nelson) Johnson. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1944....

Stanley R. Rogalski

Stanley R. Rogalski

May 31, 2024

Stanley Rogalski, 85, of Baldwinville, MA, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lewy Body Dementia.

Stan was born in Greenfield, MA, on January 13, 1939, he was a son of Stanley and Veronica (Walusiak) Rogalski.

Stan was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1959-1961, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. Throughout his diverse...