Obituaries

Stella M. Dion

Stella M. Dion

Apr 8, 2005

Stella M. (Daigle) Dion, 78, of 324 West St., Gardner, died Friday, April 8th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a short illness. Born in Gardner on January 14, 1927, she was the daughter of Emile and Lillian (Gallant) Daigle. She was a secretary-bookkeeper employed by the City of Gardner in the Superintendent of Schools Office for 30 years until retiring...

Margaret A. Nicholson

Margaret A. Nicholson

Apr 7, 2005

Margaret A. "Peg" Nicholson, 81, of 1199 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, and formerly of 199 High St., Gardner, died Thursday, April 7th in the Birchwood Care Center, Fitchburg, following a long illness. Born in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada on June 14, 1923, she was the daughter of Daniel J. and Anne (MacNeil) Nicholson. She was a secretary last employed by...

Alfreda E. Henderson

Alfreda E. Henderson

Apr 6, 2005

Alfreda E. (LeBlanc) Henderson, 76, of 29 Graham St., Gardner, died Wednesday, April 6th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on September 9, 1928, she was the daughter of Alfred and Laudia (LeBlanc) LeBlanc. She was an assembler last employed by Harrington & Richardson Mfg. Co. of Gardner. She was previously employed by Heywood-Wakefield Co. of...

Imelda M. Richard

Imelda M. Richard

Apr 6, 2005

Imelda M. (Thibeau) Richard, 85, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner and formerly of 79 Sunrise Lane, Gardner, died Wednesday, April 6th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner. Born in St. Ignace, NB, Canada on June 29, 1919, she was the daughter of Basile and Elmina (Vautour) Thibeau. She was a self-employed seamstress employed by Garbose...

Ernest R. Roy

Ernest R. Roy

Apr 5, 2005

Ernest R. Roy, 86, of 32 Hospital Hill Rd., Gardner and formerly of 36 Marquette St., Gardner, died Tuesday, April 5th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on April 18, 1918, he was the son of Edmund and Orianna (Fleurant) Roy. He was a security guard employed by the former Gardner State Hospital for 7 years...

Henry J. LeBlanc

Henry J. LeBlanc

Apr 4, 2005

Boucher Funeral Home, Inc. Henry J. "Pops" LeBlanc, 87, of 51 Church St., Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, April 4th, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on May 12, 1917, he was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Comeau) LeBlanc. He was a custodian employed by Oakmont Regional School District for 15 years...

Thomas J. Piontek

Thomas J. Piontek

Apr 2, 2005

Thomas J. Piontek, 50, of Lower Landing, Charlestown, NH died unexpectedly Saturday, April 2nd in his residence. Born in Gardner on April 18, 1954, he was the son of Irene (Misevich) Piontek and the late Edmond Piontek. He was an inspector last employed by Simplex Time Recorder Co. of Gardner for 9 years until retiring in 1987. He was a...

Lawrence A. Ducharme

Lawrence A. Ducharme

Mar 30, 2005

Lawrence A. "Larry" Ducharme, 69, of 481 Park St., Gardner died Wednesday, March 30th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a short illness. Born in Gardner on August 22, 1935, he was the son of Francis and Esther (Brown) Ducharme. He owned and operated Larry's Variety Store in Athol for 42 years until retiring in 1998. He was a member of...

Lillian D. Giampa

Lillian D. Giampa

Mar 27, 2005

Lillian D. (Hamel) Giampa, 80, of 105 Champagne Rd., Gardner, died Sunday, March 27th in UMASS Memorial Healthcare, Worcester, following an illness. She was formerly of Phillipston where she lived for 40 years until relocating to Gardner in 1992. Born in Fitchburg on August 9, 1924, she was the daughter of Albericque and Bella (Raymond) Hamel. She was an assembler...

Doris C. Simkewicz

Doris C. Simkewicz

Mar 26, 2005

Doris C. (Rousseau) Simkewicz, 90, of 25 Way St., Gardner, died Saturday, March 26th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on December 8, 1914, she was the daughter of Joseph and Albina (Malo) Rousseau. She was a stitcher employed by the former Rousseau Bros. of Gardner for 8 years...

Therese E. Manseau

Therese E. Manseau

Mar 24, 2005

Therese E. (Lavoie) Manseau, 77, of 6 Fox Run, Townsend, and formerly of 125 Connors St., Gardner, died Thursday, March 24th in her residence following an illness. Born in Gardner on January 3, 1928, she was the daughter of Medard and Alphonsine (Daigle) Lavoie. She was a hairdresser employed at Duray's Beauty Shoppe of Gardner for several years. She was...

Grace A. Luczko

Grace A. Luczko

Mar 24, 2005

Grace A. (Clark) Luczko, 78, of 99 Bridge St., Baldwinville, died Thursday, March 24th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Hubbardston on June 20, 1926, she was the daughter of Lyman and Harriet (Butler) Clark. She was a gauger employed by Peterborough Ball Bearing Co. of Peterborough, NH for 7 years, retiring in 1982. She was previously...

Elaine R. Kirwan

Elaine R. Kirwan

Mar 19, 2005

Elaine R. "Big-E" (Crowley) Kirwan, 64, of 29 Graham St., Gardner, died Saturday, March 19th in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness. Born in Gardner on April 4, 1940, she was the daughter of George A. and Elise T. (Robichaud) Crowley. She was a direct care worker employed by Templeton Developmental Center for 12 years until retiring in 1993...

Elias LeBlanc

Elias LeBlanc

Mar 18, 2005

Elias "Eli" LeBlanc, 78, of 46 Warwick Rd., Gardner, died Friday, March 18th in Worcester Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness. Born in Bouctouche, NB, Canada on August 31, 1926, he was the son of Calixte and Nelida (LeBlanc) LeBlanc. He was a landlord and previously owned and operated LeBlanc Plastering for several years until retiring in 1986. He was...

Gordon J. Ambrose

Gordon J. Ambrose

Mar 12, 2005

Gordon J. "Gordy" Ambrose, 70, of 241 Clark St., Gardner died unexpectedly Saturday in Heywood Hospital shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on August 18, 1934, he was the son of Edmay W. Ambrose who died October 28, 1996 and Jean B. (Sword) Ambrose who died March 12, 1974. He was a packer employed by Conant...

Barbara M. Maillet

Barbara M. Maillet

Mar 11, 2005

Barbara M. Maillet, 95, of 283 Water St., Leominster, died Friday, March 11th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Bouctouche, NB, Canada on April 19, 1909, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lydia (Bernard) Maillet. She was a domestic worker for various households. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, Leominster, and Our...

Jane M. Saulnier

Jane M. Saulnier

Mar 10, 2005

Jane M. (Bettez) Saulnier, 95, of 70 Princeton St., Gardner, died Thursday, March 10th in her residence following an illness. Born in Baldwinville on December 9, 1909, she was the daughter of Charles and Nellie (Sweeney) Bettez. She was a bookkeeper employed by the former Sav-On Heat Co. of Gardner for 12 years, retiring in 1980. She was a 1927...

Lorraine D. Goguen

Lorraine D. Goguen

Mar 7, 2005

Lorraine D. (Landry) Goguen, 82, of 5 Jean St., Gardner died Monday, March 7th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 9, 1922, she was the daughter of Hector and Donelda (Dube) Landry. She was a secretary employed by Heywood-Wakefield Co. of Gardner for several years. She...

George L. Fuller

George L. Fuller

Mar 6, 2005

George L. 'Len' Fuller, 85, of 195 South Main St., East Templeton, died Sunday, March 6th in his residence following an illness. Born in Gardner on June 4, 1919, he was the son of Arthur and Mary (Gilman) Fuller. He was a superintendent employed by Hartshorn Mfg. Co. of Gardner for 50 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member...

Marie-Anna L. Breau

Marie-Anna L. Breau

Mar 5, 2005

Marie-Anna Loraine Breau, 75, of 47 Lake St., Gardner, died Saturday, March 5th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Rumford, ME on June 5, 1929, she was the daughter of Albert and Azella (Gallant) Breau. She was a supervisor employed by Travelers Insurance Co. of Hartford, CT for 38 years...