Obituaries

Mark L. Glancey

Mark L. Glancey

Jan 24, 2008

Mark L. Glancey, 42, of 38 West Broadway, Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 24th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on May 15, 1965, he was the son of Arlen R. Glancey and Linda B. (Boynton) (Glancey) Gaidanowicz. Mark was a self-employed carpenter. He was a 1983 graduate of Quabbin Regional High...

Maud B. Edwards

Maud B. Edwards

Jan 23, 2008

Maud B. (Baker) Edwards, 83, of 6 Worcester Road, Hubbardston died Wednesday, January 23rd in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner following a noble struggle with kidney disease. Born in Gardner on December 20, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Milan and Maud (Thrower) Baker. Mrs. Edwards was an inspector employed by Simplex Time...

Pauline G. Bruno

Pauline G. Bruno

Jan 21, 2008

Pauline G. (Hebert) (Goguen) Bruno, 81, of 122 Champagne Rd., Gardner and formerly of Millis, died Monday, January 21st in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, after a long illness. Born in Winchendon on August 19, 1926, she was the daughter of Maurice and Ella Mae (Lord) Hebert. She was a dental receptionist employed by Dr. Robert Frigoletto of Fitchburg for...

Albert P. Landry

Albert P. Landry

Jan 21, 2008

Albert P. Landry, 82 of 455 Parker Street, Gardner died Monday, January 21st in UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester. Born in Gardner on October 8, 1925, he was the son of the late Theodore and Melisse (Melanson) Landry. Albert was a machinist employed by General Electric Co. of Fitchburg for 20 years until retiring in 1987. He...

Nicholas R."Nick" Trevino

Nicholas R."Nick" Trevino

Jan 20, 2008

Nicholas R. "Nick" Trevino, 85, of 101 Euclid Street, Gardner, died Sunday January 20th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Born in Mexico on September 10, 1922, he was the son of Doroteo and Maria (Ramirez) Trevino. Mr. Trevino was a repairman employed by Nichols and Stone Co. of Gardner for 10 years, retiring in 1987. He was...

Linda M. Dick

Linda M. Dick

Jan 20, 2008

Linda M. (Johnson) Dick, 61, of 104 Church St., Gardner and formerly of 9 Risley St., Gardner, died Sunday, January 20th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on January 24, 1946, she was the daughter of Ewald A. and Edith V. (Nelson) Johnson. Linda was a cashier employed at Stop & Shop of Gardner for...

Charles W."Charlie" Dignan, Jr

Charles W."Charlie" Dignan, Jr

Jan 19, 2008

Charles "Charlie" W. Dignan, Jr., 45, of 64 Maple Street, Winchendon, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 19th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Born in Fitchburg on June 18, 1962 he was the son of Charles W. Dignan, Sr. and Evelyn V. (Rines) (Dignan) Laroche. "Charlie" was a self employed salesman and construction worker for many years. He attended Gardner High School, Gardner....

Armand L. Larcenaire

Armand L. Larcenaire

Jan 14, 2008

Armand L. Larcenaire, 84, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, formerly of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville died peacefully Monday, January 14th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner, following a long illness. He was born in Bouctouche N.B. Canada on June 27, 1923, the son of the late Pierre and Eugenie (Girouard) Larcenaire. Armand was an extruder...

Dolor Vautour

Dolor Vautour

Jan 13, 2008

Dolor Vautour, 79, of 80 Oak St., Gardner, died Sunday, January 13th in his residence surrounded by his family following a short illness. Born in St. Ignace NB, Canada on January 18, 1928, he was the son of Albert and Elenore (Gallant) Vautour. Mr. Vautour was a Quality Control Inspector employed by Collier-Keyworth Co. of Gardner for 30 years until...

Marie Emma Bushey

Marie Emma Bushey

Jan 5, 2008

Marie Emma (Boucher) Bushey, 74, of 162 Blanchard Street, Gardner died Saturday, January 5th in UMASS Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on January 13, 1933, she was the daughter of Edmond and Sarah (Cormier) Boucher. Prior to retiring in 1994, Mrs. Bushey was a nurses aide for 20 years employed at the Baldwinville...

Lodina R."Peto" Murray

Lodina R."Peto" Murray

Dec 31, 2007

Lodina R. "Peto" (Vermette) Murray, 90, of 60 Orchard Lane, E. Templeton, died peacefully Monday, December 31st in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a short illness. Born in Gardner on March 7, 1917, she was the daughter of Onesiphore and Adelaide (Martin) Vermette. She was a packer employed by Simplex Time Recorder Co. of Gardner for 15 years until retiring in...

Dorothy A. Lampert

Dorothy A. Lampert

Dec 31, 2007

Dorothy A. (Viner) Lampert, 82, of 58 Halford St., Gardner, and formerly of 121 Racette Ave., Gardner, died Monday, December 31st in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, surrounded by her family following a short illness. Born in Gardner on February 18, 1925, she was the daughter of Roell P. and Viola F. (Rousseau) Viner. She was a bookkeeper employed by...

Yvonne Richard

Yvonne Richard

Dec 31, 2007

Yvonne (Cormier) Richard, 93, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, and formerly of 10 Regan St., Gardner, died peacefully Monday, December 31st in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner following an illness. Born in Fitchburg on June 6, 1914, she was the daughter of Gedieon and Mary (Leger) Cormier. Mrs. Richard was a member of Our Lady...

Francis A. Wironen

Francis A. Wironen

Dec 30, 2007

Francis A. Wironen, 82, of 35 Wachusett Road, Gardner and also of Nettle Island in Jensen Beach, FL died Sunday, December 30th in his residence surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Worcester, MA on January 16, 1925, he was the son of Victor and Antoinette (Lafortune) (LaSalle) Wironen. Francis was a professional photographer. He was the...

Dorothy E. Giles

Dorothy E. Giles

Dec 28, 2007

Dorothy E. (Clogston) Giles, 92, of 310 High Street, Gardner died Friday, December 28th in the home of her daughter Judy Giles surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 19, 1915, she was the daughter of William H. and May Evelyn (DeWolfe) Clogston. Mrs. Giles attended Gardner High School through her Junior year,...

Dorothy I. Leblanc

Dorothy I. Leblanc

Dec 27, 2007

Dorothy I. (Gonthier) Leblanc, 90, of Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, formerly of 104 Church Street, Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, December 27th in Athol following a brief illness. She was born in Fitchburg on August 10, 1917, the daughter of the late Joseph and Winifred (Graft) Gonthier. Mrs. Leblanc was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church and...

Harold H."Harry" Schmuck

Harold H."Harry" Schmuck

Dec 19, 2007

Harold "Harry" H. Schmuck, 70, of 125 Narrow Lane, Phillipston, died Wednesday, December 19th in his residence surrounded by his family, following a short illness. He was born in Jersey City, NJ on September 1, 1937, the son of the late Oscar and Marie (Desman) Schmuck. "Harry" was a truck driver employed by various companies for several years, retiring eight...

Richard A."Rich" Thibault

Richard A."Rich" Thibault

Dec 18, 2007

Richard "Rich" A. Thibault, 62, of 12 Clark Street, Gardner died Tuesday, December 18th in Heywood Hospital, following a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg on August 19, 1945, the son of the late Alphonse and Mary (Gingras) Thibault. Prior to his illness, Richard was an inventory control clerk for 14 years, employed by Walmart in Rindge, NH. He...

Pauline R. Vandale

Pauline R. Vandale

Dec 17, 2007

Pauline R. (Goodwin) (Beaulieu) Vandale, 94, of 116 Church Street, Gardner died Monday, December 17th in her residence following brief illness. She was born in Gardner on November 24, 1913, the daughter of Frederick and Maryanne (Demers) Goodwin. Prior to retiring in 1974, Mrs. Vandale was employed at the Gardner State Hospital for 33 years as a licensed practical nurse....

Waino I. Parviainen

Waino I. Parviainen

Dec 8, 2007

Waino I. Parviainen, 87, of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville died peacefully Saturday, December 8th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing following a short illness. He was born in South Ashburnham on November 25, 1920, the son of the late Emil and Tekla (Salmi) Parviainen. Waino was employed as a paper maker for Seaman Paper Co. of...