Lorna J. Desreuisseau
Jan 26, 2023
Lorna J. Desreuisseau, 71, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2023, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on April 29, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Lund) Davenport. Lorna was a Secretary employed by Starrett Tools of Athol for several years prior to her retirement.
Lorna enjoyed...
Gerald F. Webb
Jan 25, 2023
Gerald “Gerry” F. Webb, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.
Born in Winchendon on January 9, 1934, he was the son of the late Maurice “Robert” and Mary (Johnson) Webb. He graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1953. Gerry was employed by S....
Helen E. Waters
Jan 24, 2023
Helen E. Waters, 74, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Royalston on February 24, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Frances (Balchinas) Waters.
Helen loved life and lived it to her fullest—her infectious smile left an impact on all she met. She loved to listen...
Robert A. Venning
Jan 20, 2023
Robert “Bob” A. Venning, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 20, 2023, in Monadnock Community Hospital, Peterborough, NH.
Born Gardner on October 23, 1931, the son of the late James H. and Grace R. (Kliskey) Venning. Bob was raised in Gardner and, apart from time in college and the military, lived there his entire life. He recently moved to...
Rose M. Johnson
Jan 20, 2023
Rose M. (Maillet) Johnson, 73, of Westminster, died peacefully Friday, January 20, 2023, after an illness.
She was born in Gardner on December 19, 1949, the daughter of the late Telesphore J. and Julienne M. (Vautour) Maillet. She was predeceased by a brother, Leo Maillet.
Rose, with her husband Ed, were Co-Owners and Operators of Ed Johnson Concrete Foundations for...
Michael J. Erickson
Jan 19, 2023
Michael J. Erickson, 50, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 19, 2023, in Lahey Medical Center, Burlington, after an illness with his family by his side.
Born in Gardner on March 31, 1972, he was the son of the late Dennis R. and Susan A (Breslin) Erickson. Michael served in the United States Army Persian Gulf Veteran serving actively in...
Jeffrey C. Nelson
Jan 19, 2023
Jeffrey C. Nelson, 78, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 19, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Gardner on August 8, 1944, he was the son of the late Raymond and Ruth A. (Long) Nelson. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1962. He served in...
John F. Rodgers
Jan 16, 2023
John F. Rodgers, 59, of Franklin, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 16, 2023, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after a long illness.
Born in Concord on January 21, 1963, he was the son of Ethel F. (Mahoney) Rodgers of Leominster and the late John P. Rodgers. He graduated from Maynard High School with the Class of 1982. John...
Raymond C. Page
Jan 5, 2023
Raymond “Satch” C. Page, 82, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Port Healthcare Center, Newburyport, after a fall.
Born in Ashburnham on April 8, 1940, he was the son of the late William and Eva (LaFrenier) Page. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1958. Raymond was a United States Army Veteran, serving from...
Patrick W. Brogan
Jan 4, 2023
Patrick W. Brogan, 65, of Gardner, died Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at home due to underlying medical conditions.
Born in Gardner on August 7, 1957, he was the son of the late Thomas Leo and Pauline A. (Saari) Brogan. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1975 and would later receive an Associate Degree in Business Administration...
Della Arseneau
Jan 4, 2023
Della (Arseneau) Arseneau, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully surrounded by her family Wednesday, January 4, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness.
Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Melas and Marguerite (Boucher) Arseneau. While living in Canada, Della worked as a Practical Nurse at Chatam Hospital....
Donald T. LaJoie
Jan 3, 2023
Donald T. LaJoie 'Tom', 99, of Gardner, formerly of Orwell, VT, died peacefully Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on May 14, 1923, he was the son of the late Arthur and Lottie (Matchen) LaJoie. Tom was a United States Navy World War II Veteran serving...
Roger P. Goguen
Dec 31, 2022
Roger P. Goguen, 77, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, December 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, after a valiant battle of failing health with his wife and son at his side.
Born in Gardner on August 6, 1945, he was the son of the late Raymond L. and Anita (LeBlanc) Goguen. Roger was United States Navy Vietnam War...
Brenda D. Bishop
Dec 30, 2022
Brenda D. (Harris) Bishop, 55, of Templeton, died peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a long illness with her family by her side.
Born in Gardner on April 12, 1967, she was the daughter of Margaret J. (Sawyer) Harris of Templeton and the late Danny L. Harris. Besides her father, she was predeceased by her brothers,...
Leona F. DeGrace
Dec 29, 2022
Leona F. (Valliere) DeGrace, 88, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, December 29, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Gardner on April 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ernestine (Richard) Valliere. She graduated from the David Hill Fanning Day School in Worcester with the Class of 1953. She was a Housekeeper employed...
Joanne M. Barrett
Dec 25, 2022
Joanne M. (Canu) Barrett, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, December 25, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on August 12, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence J. (Fiandaca) Canu. Joanne was a Floor Worker employed by Garlock Printing for many years prior to her retirement. She was previously employed...
Brenda Lee Wallerstein
Dec 25, 2022
Brenda L. (Merrill) Wallerstein, 61, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, December 25, 2022, in her daughter’s residence, surrounded by her family.
Born in Marlborough on August 29, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Philomena (Foti) Merrill and received an education through Hudson Public Schools.
Brenda was a homemaker who was an excellent cook and liked to...
Bertha M. Prentiss
Dec 21, 2022
Bertha M. (LeBlanc) Prentiss, 73, of Gardner, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a long battle with cancer with her family her side.
Born in Saint- Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Henri J. and Aurore M. (Legere) LeBlanc. Bertha was a Maintenance Worker employed by Walmart...
Roger LeBlanc
Dec 19, 2022
Roger LeBlanc, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, December 19, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a short illness with his family by his side.
Born in Gardner on June 30, 1927, he was the son of the late Richard and Marie A. (Larcenaire) LeBlanc. Roger was a United States Navy World War II Veteran serving from 1945 to 1946,...
Michael R. Thibeault
Dec 17, 2022
Michael R. Thibeault, 65, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 17, 2022, in his residence.
Born in Gardner on November 19, 1957, he was the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Desroches) Thibeault. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational High School with the Class of 1975. Mike was a Direct Care Worker/ Health Aide employed by the Templeton Development...
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