Obituaries

Ronald E. Burgwinkel

Ronald E. Burgwinkel

Jan 30, 2024

Ronald Edward Burgwinkel, 73, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Clinton on September 19, 1950, he was the son of the late Edwin “Huck” and Mary Elizabeth (Hatstat) Burgwinkel. He graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of 1969 and received his auto mechanics certificate. 

Ron was a United States Army Vietnam...

Padapsy Khane

Padapsy Khane

Jan 28, 2024

Padapsy (Warint) Khane, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Salepum Roi-Et, Thailand, on March 4, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Khan and Pan Warint. After immigrating to the United States in 1980, she received her English language certification and settled in Superior,...

Ronald F. Cormier

Ronald F. Cormier

Jan 28, 2024

Ronald F. Cormier, 81, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 28, 2024, in his home.

Born in Gardner on September 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Emelien and Ida (Richard) Cormier. He graduated from Notre Dame High School with the Class of 1960 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1971 and his...

Ronald J. Theriault

Ronald J. Theriault

Jan 26, 2024

Ronald J. Theriault, 70, of Leominster, died peacefully Friday, January 26, 2024, in the comfort of his home.

Born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 30, 1953, he was the son of the late Romeo J. and Annete J. (Madore) Theriault. He graduated from Van Buren District High School in Van Buren, ME with the Class of 1973. Ron...

Jacqueline M. Laprade

Jacqueline M. Laprade

Jan 26, 2024

Jacqueline M. (Robichaud) Laprade, 83, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024, in her home after a short period of declining health. 

Jacqueline is survived by her four children, Donna Young, her husband Barry, and their children Chelsea and Kylie, Debra Laprade, and her wife Kathleen Lawler, Dean Laprade, his wife Joanna, and their children Joe and Julia, and...

Phyllis "Terry" Simpson

Phyllis "Terry" Simpson

Jan 25, 2024

Phyllis “Terry” (Goguen) Simpson, 66, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 25, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Bistroff Moselle, France on October 6, 1957, she was the daughter of Rose Marie (Landry) Goguen of Fitchburg and the late Laurie J. Goguen. She graduated from Fisher Junior College with a Secretarial Certificate in 1984.

She loved listening to music,...

Andrew Williams Jr.

Andrew Williams Jr.

Jan 14, 2024

Andrew Williams Jr., 78, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in his home.Born in Flint, Michigan, on January 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Louis and Ruth Harris. He graduated from Central High School with the Class of 1964 and received a bachelor’s degree from Detroit College and an electrical certificate. Andrew played in...

Florine Richard

Florine Richard

Jan 11, 2024

Florine (Richard) Richard, 83, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 11, 2024, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a long illness.    Born in Acadieville, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 30, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Edmond and Josephine (Chevarie) Richard. Florine was employed by Digital Equipment Corporation of Westminster for over 30 years as...

E. Lorene McLaughlin

E. Lorene McLaughlin

Jan 10, 2024

E. Lorene (Regan) (Fitzgerald) McLaughlin, 84, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her home at Manor on the Hill.

Born in Somerville on August 12, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Ambrose J. and Alice E. (Scott) Regan. She was educated through the Somerville School System graduating from Somerville High School in...

Christine K. Pohl

Christine K. Pohl

Jan 8, 2024

Christine K. (Lehtinen) Pohl, 77, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Monday, January 8, 2024, in Dodge Park Rest Home, Worcester, after a long health battle.

Born in Fitchburg on July 17, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Toivo and Jennie (Salerno) Lehtinen. She graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1965. Christine was employed by Verizon for...

Kathleen F.M. Swartz

Kathleen F.M. Swartz

Jan 7, 2024

Kathleen F.M. (Moore) Swartz, 81, of Wilmot, NH, died peacefully Sunday, January 7, 2024, in UMass Memorial Health Alliance Hospital, Leominster, MA after an illness.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY, on May 22, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor F. (Martens) Moore. She graduated from Sacred Heart High School, and received her Bachelor’s Degree from...

Joseph E. O'Malley

Joseph E. O'Malley

Jan 5, 2024

Joseph “Joe” “Joey” “Joe-Joe” E. O’Malley, of Gardner, died unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 5, 2024.

Born in Gardner on October 3, 1974, he was the son of Joseph O’Malley and Bette Lou (Race) Dower. Joe spent most of his life in Gardner, Templeton and Winchendon until moving a couple of years ago to upstate Altona, New York....

Marian T. Kibort

Marian T. Kibort

Jan 4, 2024

Marian T. Kibort, 69, of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, January 4, 2024

Born in Fitchburg on August 16, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Anthony D. Kibort Sr. and Irene (Basque) Kibort. Marian grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in 1972.

Marian enjoyed spending time with family, going to the...

William Conrad Martin

William Conrad Martin

Dec 31, 2023

William C. Martin (“Will”), 85, of Gardner, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA on Sunday, December 31, 2023, after sharing farewells with his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jacqueline (Lagacé) Martin whom he wed on September 12, 1959, in Saint-Jacques, New Brunswick, Canada, as well as by his four children, Michael...

Dolores J. Jaillet

Dolores J. Jaillet

Dec 31, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Dolores June Jaillet on New Years Eve 2023 at the age of 95.

Dolores was born August 12 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, to Christ and Ethel Moessinger. She married Philip Daniel Sweeney in 1948 in Chicago and he brought her to the hills of West...

Carol D. Vautour

Carol D. Vautour

Dec 30, 2023

Carol D. (Springfield) Vautour, 63, of Athol, died peacefully Saturday, December 30, 2023, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Minot, North Dakota, on September 16, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Albert D. and Gail A. (Lehman) Springfield. She graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of...

Irene H. Dubzinski

Irene H. Dubzinski

Dec 27, 2023

Irene H. (St. John) Dubzinski, 80, of Gardner, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Heywood Hospital, in Gardner.

Born in Gardner on January 18, 1943, Irene was the daughter of the late Romeo and Helen (Sylwestrzak) St. John.  A graduate of Gardner High School (Class of 1961) and the Salter Secretarial School (1962) with her associate degree, Irene was employed...

William J. Constantine Jr.

William J. Constantine Jr.

Dec 25, 2023

CSM William Joseph Constantine, Jr, US Army Retired, born in Cambridge, MA on August 5, 1931, passed away in his home on December 25, 2023 at the age of 92.

William had a distinguished military career of which he and his family were very proud. He started his service in the 182 Regimental Combat Team, Massachusetts National Guard serving from...

M. Clara Allain

M. Clara Allain

Dec 23, 2023

M. Clara Allain, 86, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 23, 2023 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.    Born in Gardner on February 17, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Maryann (LeBlanc) Bernard. Clara was a sales clerk employed by Almy’s, and co-owned Cote’s Market in Otter River alongside her late husband John for several years...

Kenneth R. Fisher Jr.

Kenneth R. Fisher Jr.

Dec 20, 2023

Kenneth R. Fisher Jr., 63, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 20, 2023, in his home.

Born in Tyngsborough on June 28, 1960, he was the son of the late Kenneth R. Fisher Sr. and Carol (Tighe) Fisher. After graduating high school, Kenneth worked as a welder for many years before his retirement.

Kenneth was a member of the...