Obituaries

Robin A. Erickson

Robin A. Erickson

Feb 14, 2022

Robin A. Erickson, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, in her home with her life partner, Brendan Lynch, by her side.

Born in Gardner on June 25, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Richard Rushford and Jean (Handy) Kowalewicz. After receiving her GED, Robin would go on to receive her Associate's Degree from Quinsigamond Community...

Elizabeth E. Meany

Elizabeth E. Meany

Feb 12, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” E. (Blake) Meany, 87, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 12, 2022, in her home.

Born in Gardner on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Georgianna (Girouard) Blake. She received her GED in 1987. Betty was a Receptionist employed by Barkley & Dexter of Fitchburg for 5-years prior to her retirement...

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr.

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr.

Feb 12, 2022

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr., 71, of Gardner, died peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his family.

Born in Gardner on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late John Flanagan, Sr., and Irene (LaFarr) Flanagan. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968. Dan was employed...

Susan P. Bridges

Susan P. Bridges

Feb 10, 2022

Susan P. (Houle) Bridges, 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.

Born in Newport, Vermont, on June 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Anatole and Irene (Angers) Houle. She attended North Country Union High School. Susan worked at Indian Head wood mill in Newport for many years....

Ashley M. LeBlanc

Ashley M. LeBlanc

Feb 8, 2022

Ashley M. LeBlanc, 23, of Fitzwilliam, NH passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Born in Gardner, MA on July 10, 1998, she was the daughter of Jennifer Harding and the late Steven LeBlanc. She graduated from Monadnock Regional High School with the Class of 2016, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, soccer team, softball team and...

Alice R. Rahaim

Alice R. Rahaim

Feb 3, 2022

Alice R. (LaFlamme) Rahaim, 99, of Templeton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Worcester on February 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Angers) LaFlamme. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School with the Class 0f 1940, where she received an education...

Forrest W. McPherson

Forrest W. McPherson

Feb 2, 2022

Forrest W. McPherson, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Athol on April 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Norman McPherson and Sylvia L. (Maybe, McPherson) Hebert. He attended Athol High School. Forrest served in the United States Army Reserve’s from 1956 till 1962. He...

Edward J. Turski

Edward J. Turski

Feb 2, 2022

Edward J. Turski, 86, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Baldwinville on December 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Dymek) Turski. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1953 and attended the Ward School in Worcester. Ed was a Plant...

Paul  C. Lepkowski

Paul C. Lepkowski

Feb 1, 2022

Paul C. Lepkowski, 82, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Gardner on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Dabuliewicz) Lepkowski. Paul was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He was a United States...

Diane Jasiewicz

Diane Jasiewicz

Jan 31, 2022

Diane Jasiewicz, 67, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in her home.

Born in Gardner on October 21, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Adele (Kolesnik) Jasiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1972. Diane was a Technician employed by Digital Equipment Corporation of Westminster for 30-years. She was briefly...

Joseph C. Philbrick

Joseph C. Philbrick

Jan 31, 2022

Joseph C. Philbrick, 53, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.

Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on February 2, 1968, he was the son of late Charles and Jane (Pontremoli) Philbrick. He graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland with the Class of 1986. At the time of his...

Albert D. Springfield

Albert D. Springfield

Jan 31, 2022

Albert D. Springfield, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, with his family by his side.

Born in Marlin, Texas, on May 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Hansel Albert and Vena (Evans) Springfield. After graduating from high school, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1954...

Donald W. Lemieux

Donald W. Lemieux

Jan 29, 2022

Donald “Don” “Donny” W. Lemieux, 65, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Born in Fitchburg on November 9, 1956, he was the son of Donald L. and Jeannette (Mitchel) Lemieux of Fitchburg. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1974, a Post Graduate year at Cushing Academy of Ashburnham, and received a...

Alyre J. LeBlanc

Alyre J. LeBlanc

Jan 28, 2022

Alyre “Half Time” “Al” J. LeBlanc, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.

Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Lucas and Helena (Boucher) LeBlanc. Alyre was a Set-Up-Person employed by Simplex Time Recorder for 19-years until his retirement in 2019. He was...

Karen A. Dufort-Niemela

Karen A. Dufort-Niemela

Jan 23, 2022

Karen A. Dufort-Niemela, 66, of Otter River, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Gardner on January 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Richards) Dufort. Karen worked as a Home Health Aide and a Preschool Teacher for several years.

Karen was a Friend of Bill W. Her greatest joy...

Rachel M. Kendall

Rachel M. Kendall

Jan 23, 2022

Rachel M. (Morse) Kendall, 91, of Gardner, died at home Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her family by her side.

Rachel was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Roy) Morse. She was strong and fiercely independent, which was fitting as she was born on Independence Day. Rachel was always extremely proud to have received her GED through Mount Wachusett...

Irene M. Fournier

Irene M. Fournier

Jan 21, 2022

Irene M. (Allain) Fournier, 96, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

Born in Mexico, Maine on June 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Fabianna (Trial) Allain. Irene was an Inspector employed by Harrington Richardson (H&R) for 25-years until her retirement in 1985.

Irene was a parishioner...

George E. Pelletier

George E. Pelletier

Jan 19, 2022

George E. Pelletier, of Gardner, died peacefully on his 71st birthday on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Fort Devens on January 19, 1951, he was the son of the late Edmond Pelletier and Bertha (Saulnier) (Pelletier) Hietala. He attended Gardner High School and later received...

Caryl L O'Neil

Caryl L O'Neil

Jan 18, 2022

Caryl L. (Messier) O’Neil, 87, of Athol, passed from this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Winchendon on July 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Nelson L. and Myra “Blanche” (Holmes) Messier. She graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1952.

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

Florence M. Gosselin

Florence M. Gosselin

Jan 18, 2022

Florence M. (Richard) Gosselin, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline (Gosselin) Richard. Florence was a Self-Employed Seamstress for several years prior to her retirement.

Florence was a parishioner of Annunciation...