Eva Marie Bourgeois
Sep 1, 2023
Eva Marie (Caissie) Bourgeois, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, September 1, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Acadieville, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 2, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Placide and Marie Rose (Leger) Caissie. Eva was a Home Health Aide employed by the French Connection of Gardner for many years before...
John J. Palange
Aug 25, 2023
John "Jack" Palange, 78, of Westminster, MA, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023, after a battle with cancer.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 15, 1945, he was the son of the late John and Catherine (Murphy) Palange. Jack was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran serving with the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions from 1962 to 1965, where...
Donna M. Ares
Aug 22, 2023
Donna M. Ares, 74, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester.
Born in Gardner on April 12, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Donald J. and Eva L. (Lison) Ares. She received her high school diploma through Mount Wachusett Community College in 1972 and her Associate in Science from Becker...
Mary Shirley Acerbi
Aug 21, 2023
Mary Shirley (Carrier) Acerbi, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, August 21, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after an illness with her family by her side.
Born in Leominster on June 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Louise (Begin) Carrier. She graduated from Leominster High School with the Class of 1954. Shirley...
Robert A. Sabolefski
Aug 20, 2023
We are sad to share that Bob Sabolefski, 78, of Templeton, MA, died Sunday, August 20, 2023, due to effects of chronic illness and general declining health. Bob is survived by his wife of 56 years, Barbara, his children Mary and her husband Frank, Bob and his wife Katie, and Laura and her partner Jason, and his grandchildren Lily and...
Larry G. Bennett
Aug 18, 2023
Larry G. Bennett, 75, of Fitchburg, died peacefully Friday, August 18, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.
Born in Newport, Vermont, on November 23, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert C. and Janet P. (Morin) Bennett. He graduated from Ashby High School with the Class of 1966. Larry was a United States...
Rita A. Lahikainen
Aug 18, 2023
Rita A. (Robichaud) (Doiron) Lahikainen, 97, of Gardner, died Friday, August 18, 2023, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a period of declining health.
Born in Caraouet, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 3, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Otho and Marie (Sivret) Robichaud. She earned her GED in 1969. Rita was a chair maker employed by National...
Louise M. Frei
Aug 15, 2023
Louise M. (Robichaud) Frei of Gardner died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 94 after a long and happy life.
Born in Gardner on January 10, 1929, Louise was the daughter of the late Donat and Mary Jane (LeBlanc) Robichaud. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1948 and trained to become a...
Anne Ruth DiBuono
Aug 14, 2023
Anne (Murray) DiBuono, 85, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Monday, August 14, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family after an illness.
Born in Fairfield, Connecticut, on February 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd C. Murray and Janice R. (Bigelow) Parmenter. She graduated from Northborough High School with the Class of 1956 and attended Clark University.
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Dorothy A. Shea
Aug 12, 2023
Dorothy “Pat” A. (Cayon) Shea, 86, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, August 12, 2023, in her home after an illness.
Born in Roxbury on October 26, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Doris (Goodearl) Cayon. She graduated from Winthrop High School with the Class of 1954 and attended business school in Boston. Pat was a Cake...
Barbara J. Rousseau
Aug 5, 2023
Barbara J. (Palante) Rousseau, of Shrewsbury, formerly of Gardner and Centerville, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 5, 2023, in her home. She was 85 years old.
Born in Ilion, New York, on June 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Louise (Frank) Palante. She graduated from Frankfort High School in Frankfort NY, with the Class of 1955...
Michael J. Gonyeo
Aug 4, 2023
Michael J. Gonyeo, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully in his home on Friday, August 4, 2023.
Born in Gardner on June 25, 1950, he was the son of the late Stanley J. and Estelle L. (Marion) Gonyeo. Mike graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968 and later graduated with a degree in Arboriculture and Forestry Management from...
Keith Hays
Jul 30, 2023
Keith Hays, 67, of Royalston, died peacefully Sunday, July 30, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on December 11, 1955, he was the son of the late Norman and Ruth (Kosofsky) Hays. He was a graduate of Algonquin Regional High School in Northboro. Keith worked in the shipping...
Claire L. Bishop
Jul 24, 2023
Claire L. (Barrows) Bishop, 90, of Templeton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, July 24, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a short illness.
Born in South Royalston on April 22, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Milton L. and Loretta C. (Daneault) Barrows. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. She was...
Joseph E. Martin
Jul 23, 2023
Joseph E. Martin, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, July 23, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.
Born in Saint-Basile, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Hector and Ida (Godin)Martin. He attended Saint-Louis College in Edmundston, New Brunswick. Joseph was a Polisher and Machine Operator employed by...
Claire M. Richard
Jul 22, 2023
Claire M. (Fournier) Richard, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, July 22, 2023, in her home surrounded by her family after a long illness.
Born in Gardner on May 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late A. Maurice and Rosa Eva (Lavigne) Fournier. She graduated from Maria Assumpta Academy in Petersham with the Class of 1962 and from...
Philip W. Jacques
Jul 21, 2023
Philip "Phil" W. Jacques, a proud Gardner resident for most of his 79 years, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2023, after a short illness.
Phil was born in Gardner on January 2, 1944, to Arthur and Mercedes (Dorval) Jacques; he wouldn’t hesitate to tell you that he was the first child born in Gardner that year. He was a student...
Robert "Bob" H. Guichard Jr.
Jul 19, 2023
Robert “Bob” H. Guichard Jr., 60, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 19, 2023, in Lahey Clinic Hospital, Burlington, after an illness.
Born in Leominster on September 9, 1962, he was the son of the late Robert H. Guichard Sr. and Elaine G. (Beaulac) Kelley. He graduated from Ayer High School with the Class of 1980. Bob was employed by...
Michael J. Girouard
Jul 14, 2023
Michael J. Girouard, 60, of Montreal, QC, Canada, died unexpectedly Friday, July 14, 2023, at home.
Born in Gardner on July 16, 1962, he was the son of Carmen A. (Voisine) Pellerin and the late Fernand Girouard. He served proudly in the Canadian Army for two years. At the time of his death, Mike worked in Auto Sales at Mercedes-Benz...
Rowland "Buddy" F. Hunt Jr.
Jul 13, 2023
Rowland “Buddy” F. Hunt Jr., 48, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, July 13, 2023, in his home.
Born in Gardner on March 9, 1975, he was the son of Dianne A. (Richard) Hunt of Gardner and the late Rowland F. Hunt. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1993. Buddy was a Lineman employed by Verizon for...
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