Obituaries

Charles M.N. Tyros

Charles M.N. Tyros

Mar 24, 2022

Charles “Charlie” M.N. Tyros, the son of George C. and Stephanie M. (Ellis) Tyros of Gardner, said hello and goodbye on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Although his time here was short, Charlie has left a lasting impact and will be forever loved.

Charlie is remembered by his paternal grandparents, Costas and Nancy (Jean) Tyros of Gardner; maternal grandparents, Michael and...

Kenneth Johnson

Kenneth Johnson

Mar 23, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) M. Johnson, 62, of Clinton, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 23, 2022, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Clinton.

Born in Athol on August 14, 1959, he was the son of the late Edwin and Winifred (Phelps) Johnson.

Kenneth is survived by his brothers, Phillip Johnson of North Grafton, MA and Peter Johnson and his wife...

Real C. Voisine

Real C. Voisine

Mar 15, 2022

Real C. Voisine, 83 of Gardner, lost his battle with cancer on March 15, 2022, for which he bravely fought for several recent years. He previously beat cancer in 1999.

Born in St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada on April 17, 1938, he was the son Barthy and Almida (Martin) Voisine and was the eldest of 9 children. He came to...

Gisela Duplacy

Gisela Duplacy

Mar 14, 2022

Gisela (Kraft) Duplacy, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Darmstadt, Germany, on October 17, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Wilhelm and Katrina (Schneider) Kraft. She received her education through the German school system prior to coming to the United States.

Gisela was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our...

James B. Irvin

James B. Irvin

Mar 12, 2022

James B. Irvin, 74, of Gardner, passed away after a valiant struggle with respiratory illness. 

Born in Oklahoma City, OK on May 15, 1947, the son of the late William W. and Jeanne Louise (Allan) Irvin.  James Graduated from Wadsworth High School in Wadsworth, OH with the class of 1965.  Jim did not have a typical childhood. He began supporting...

Tina M. Richard

Tina M. Richard

Mar 10, 2022

Tina M. Richard, 43, of Fitchburg, died peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on February 27, 1979, she was the daughter of Deborah (Bennett) Noonan and stepdaughter of Donald Noonan, Sr.

Tina enjoyed listening to music. Her greatest joy was when she was with her family and friends, always...

John M. Smart

John M. Smart

Mar 9, 2022

John M Smart, 77, of Gardner, MA passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center of a long-lasting illness.

Born in Utica, New York, on February 19, 1945, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Tyler) Smart. He graduated from Lyon Mountain High School with the Class of 1963.

John was known by many...

Raymond Pasquale

Raymond Pasquale

Mar 8, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Pasquale, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sentra Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.

Born in Fitchburg on March 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Bernard D. and Philomena (Minnituick) Pasquale. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran serving from 1951 to 1953, where he received the Korean Service Medal with...

Carol  A. Gannon

Carol A. Gannon

Mar 7, 2022

Carol A. Gannon, 59, of Townsend, died peacefully Monday, March 7, 2022, in Lahey Clinic Hospital, Burlington, surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Somerville on October 1, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Marilyn (Zimmerman) Gannon. Carol was a Certified Nursing Assistant employed by various health facilities throughout the years. She was...

Suzanne M. Lajoie

Suzanne M. Lajoie

Mar 6, 2022

Suzanne M. (Bassett) Lajoie, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

Born in Templeton on February 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Marion Irma (Beal) Bassett. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School, Templeton, with the Class of 1965...

Nancy M. Hawke

Nancy M. Hawke

Mar 5, 2022

Nancy M. (Moschetti) Hawke went home to the Lord Saturday, March 5, 2022. Nancy was born in the Otter River section of Templeton to Anthony and Jeanette (Dupre) Moschetti. She moved to Gardner in 1952 and has resided there since that time. Nancy graduated from Gardner High School in 1956. She then went on to Mount Ida College in Newton...

Joanne M. Morrissey

Joanne M. Morrissey

Mar 4, 2022

Joanne M. (Jacques) Morrissey, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, March 4, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on November 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Mercedes (Dorval) Jacques. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1963. Joanne was...

Cathleen M. Egan

Cathleen M. Egan

Feb 28, 2022

Cathleen M. (Durand) Egan, 72, of Hubbardston, died peacefully, Monday, February 28, 2022, in the Life Care Center of Leominster, Leominster, after a short battle with Ovarian Cancer, with children Caitlin and Ben by her side.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Eleanor (O’Rourke) Durand. She graduated from...

Lena M. Hill

Lena M. Hill

Feb 27, 2022

Lena M. (Bosselait) Hill, 97, of Gardner, formerly of Ashburnham and O’Brien, FL, died peacefully, Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in South Ashburnham on May 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alma (LeBlanc) Bosselait. She graduated from the David Half Training Trade and High School...

Pauline C. Tatro

Pauline C. Tatro

Feb 26, 2022

Pauline C. (Mailloux) Tatro, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Gardner on September 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alphee and Alice (Valois) Mailloux. She attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947. Pauline worked as a...

Georgette Rachel Tresback

Georgette Rachel Tresback

Feb 22, 2022

Georgette Rachel (Croteau) (Monette) Tresback, 101, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

Born in Gardner on November 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Wilhelmina (St. Hilaire) Croteau. Georgette was a Sales Clerk in the Yarn Department employed by Goodnow Pearson for more than 27-years until her...

Randy E. Welch

Randy E. Welch

Feb 21, 2022

Randy E. Welch, 35, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in Care Dimensions Hospice House, Lincoln, with his family by his side.

Born in Leominster on June 26, 1986, he was the son of Karen A. (Dube) Welch of Gardner and the late Chester E. Welch. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg, with the Class...

Willard "Bill" Whitney

Willard "Bill" Whitney

Feb 21, 2022

Willard “Bill” Whitney, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in his home.

Bill was a foundling discovered by Boston Police in South Station when he was just two weeks old. He was raised in Templeton, MA, and began his truck driving career at the age of 16. A proud United States Navy Veteran, he served in World...

Michael J. Crowley

Michael J. Crowley

Feb 20, 2022

Michael J. Crowley, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, of complications from COVID-19.

Born in Gardner, he attended Gardner Schools before graduating from Assumption College. He served in the United States Army for four years being stationed in Germany for 18 months. He received a certificate to teach English from Fitchburg State and earned his MBA at Anna...

Arthur B. Trainque

Arthur B. Trainque

Feb 18, 2022

Arthur “Art” B. Trainque, 84, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, February 18, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Fitchburg on April 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Victor G. and Marguerite (Dauphinias) Trainque. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School with the Class of 1954 and home studied courses on Mechanical Engineering. Art was a United...