Obituaries

Leon J. Bagdonis

Leon J. Bagdonis

Nov 6, 2003

Leon J. Bagdonis, 83, of 93 Dudley Road, Templeton, died Thursday in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Athol on February 24, 1920, he was the son of Joseph and Eleanora (Rimsa) Bagdonas. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts at Rutland State Hospital for 12 years until his retirement in 1982. He previously worked...

Arthur J. Fredette

Arthur J. Fredette

Nov 4, 2003

Arthur J. Fredette, 81, of 43 Battles St., Leominster, died Tuesday in The Highlands, Fitchburg, following an illness. Born in Fitchburg on September 18, 1922, he was the son of Arthur J. and Albertine (Bernatchez) Fredette. He was a technician employed by New England Telephone Co. for 20 years until his retirement in 1983. He was previously a carpenter employed...

William H. Beaudoin

William H. Beaudoin

Nov 2, 2003

William H. Beaudoin, 61, of 881 Patriots Road, E. Templeton, died unexpectedly Sunday in Norwich, CT. Born in Leominster on June 14, 1942, he was the son of William H. and Leona (Brizard) Beaudoin. At the time of his death he was a self-employed truck driver where he worked for 40 years. He was the original founder of Rug Shack...

Delphis H. St. Jean

Delphis H. St. Jean

Oct 20, 2003

Delphis 'Joe' St. Jean, 74, died Monday, October 20. He leaves behind his wife, Jacqueline, of 33 years and many children and grandchildren that love him and will miss him. Funeral services will be private and are under the direction of the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Order Flowers

Pauline M. Jaillet

Pauline M. Jaillet

Oct 18, 2003

Pauline Marie Jaillet, 85, of 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, died Saturday in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, following an illness. Born in Gardner on November 3, 1917, she was the daughter of Cesaire and Lina-Marie (Maillet) Brideau. She was a member of Holy Rosary Church. She leaves 3 sons; Harold "Seppy" Jaillet of Westminster, Kenneth Jaillet of Hubbardston and Richard Jaillet...

Charles A. Frenier

Charles A. Frenier

Oct 16, 2003

Charles "Chucki¿½ A. Frenier, 86, of 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died Thursday in Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville, following an illness. Born in Templeton on March 23, 1913, he was the son of Alfred C. and Catherine (Heffernan) Frenier. He attended Wiggins School of Aviation in Norwood and obtained F.A.A. Licenses as an Aircraft and Powerplant Mechanic, Commercial...

Penrose "Penny" N. Leadbetter, Jr

Penrose "Penny" N. Leadbetter, Jr

Oct 15, 2003

Penrose "Penny" N. Leadbetter, Jr. 60 of 137 Turner Lane, Templeton, died Wednesday in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Holden on August 8, 1943, he was the son of Penrose N. and Alfreda (Cabral) Leadbetter, Sr. of Hubbardston. He was a printer employed by Eusey Press Co. of Leominster for 27 years until...

Yvonne M. Poulin (Bourgeois))

Yvonne M. Poulin (Bourgeois))

Oct 11, 2003

Yvonne M. (Jacob) (Bourgeois) Poulin, 98, of 51 Hospital Rd., Baldwinville, died Saturday, October 11th, in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville. Born in Quebec, Canada on November 27, 1904, she was the daughter of Theodore and Diana (Fontaine) Jacob. She was a housekeeper employed by Heywood Hospital, Gardner for 20 years until retiring in 1982. She was previously employed at...

Walter "Wadge" C. Kacian

Walter "Wadge" C. Kacian

Oct 8, 2003

Walter "Wadge" C. Kacian, 74, of 128 Champagne Rd., Gardner, and formerly of Westminster, died Wednesday in his residence following an illness. Born in Gardner on November 1, 1928, he was the son of Joseph and Antoinette (Milewski) Kacian. He was a T.V. technician employed by Stasukelis Appliance of Gardner for 40 years until 1990. He was self-employed as a...

Ernest E. LeBlanc

Ernest E. LeBlanc

Oct 8, 2003

Ernest "Ernie"E. LeBlanc, 68, of 10 Elizabeth St., Gardner and formerly of Hubbardston, died Wednesday in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, following a short illness. Born in Gardner on May 10, 1935, he was the son of Elie and Vitaline (Robichaud) LeBlanc. He was an assembler employed by C & W Co. of Gardner for 10 years, retiring in 1997. He...

Ernest J. Roach

Ernest J. Roach

Oct 7, 2003

Ernest J. Roach, 69, of 26 Marquette St., Gardner, died Tuesday in his residence following an illness. Born in Acadieville, NB, Canada on January 22, 1934, he was the son of Joseph and Domitilde (Richard) Roach. He was a sander last employed by Nichols & Stone Co. of Gardner for 5 years, retiring in 1997. He was previously a quality...

Remi O. Drouin

Remi O. Drouin

Oct 5, 2003

Remi O. Drouin, 86, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, and formerly of 12 Ash St., Gardner from 1959 to 1993, died Sunday in the Leo P.LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Winchendon on December 19, 1916, he was the son of Oscar and Anna (St.Pierre) Drouin. He was a furniture worker employed by Modern...

Gerard J. Arsenault

Gerard J. Arsenault

Oct 4, 2003

Gerard J. Arsenault, 71, of 266 Petersham Rd., Athol, died Saturday in Athol Hospital, Athol, following an illness. Born in Rexton, NB, Canada on September 23, 1932, he was the son of Michael and Suzanne (Boucher) Arsenault. He was a woodworker employed by Gem Industries for 6 years, retiring in 1993. He was previously a self employed woodworker in San...

Gary J. Fuller, Sr

Gary J. Fuller, Sr

Oct 3, 2003

Gary J. Fuller, Sr. 49, of 71 Lake St., Gardner died Friday, October 3rd, in his residence following an illness. Born in Winchendon, he was the son of Alvin and Eunice Fuller. Mr. Fuller served in the U.S. Army. He leaves a son, Gary J. Fuller Jr. of Gardner; 1 daughter, Meagan Fuller of Haverhill; 2 brothers, Michael Fuller of...

Robert "Bob" L. Pellett

Robert "Bob" L. Pellett

Oct 2, 2003

Robert "Bob" L. Pellett, 58, of 54 Banner Road, Gardner died Thursday in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following an illness. Born in Gardner on May 25, 1945, he was the son of Ralph L. and Rachel L. (Bennett) Pellett. He was a machine operator employed by SONOCO of Devens for 3 years. He was previously employed by Van Huffel Co....

Cecile C. "Queenie" Bouthot

Cecile C. "Queenie" Bouthot

Sep 25, 2003

Cecile C. "Queenie" (Fontaine) Bouthot, 90, of 418 Parker St., Gardner died Thursday in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on June 9, 1913, she was the daughter of Hector and Mary (Cote) Fontaine. With her husband she was co-owner of Bouthot's Shoe Repair of Gardner for many years. She...

Elizabeth Provencher (Robichaud))

Elizabeth Provencher (Robichaud))

Sep 22, 2003

Elizabeth (Thibault) (Robichaud) Provencher, 102, of 125 Connors St., Gardner died Monday in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on January 5, 1901, she was the daughter of Joseph and Ernestine (Coulombe) Thibault. She was a housekeeper employed by the former Gardner State Hospital for several years until retiring in...

Fidele J. Legere

Fidele J. Legere

Sep 11, 2003

Fidele J. Legere, 86, of 118 Vernon St., Gardner died Saturday, October 11th in the Leo P. LaChance Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Jay, Maine, on May 25, 1917, he was the son of Fidele J. and Olizine (Arsenault) Legere. He was a woodworker employed by S. Bent Bros. Co. of Gardner for several...

Henry G. Hadmack

Henry G. Hadmack

Aug 25, 2003

Henry G. Hadmack, 83, of 206 Central St., Gardner died Monday August 25th in Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, Leominster, following an illness. Born in Winchendon, MA on October 4, 1919, he was the son of Peter and Pauline Hadmack. He was a rubber in the furniture department employed by the former Heywood-Wakefield Co. of Gardner for 45 years, retiring several...

Irene M. Brassard

Irene M. Brassard

Aug 19, 2003

Irene M. (Gauvin) Brassard, 79, of 136 West St., Gardner died Tuesday in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on March 21, 1924, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Roy) Gauvin. She was a 1942 graduate of Gardner High School. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. Mrs. Brassard was...