Obituaries

Auguste J. Boudreau

Auguste J. Boudreau

Jan 17, 2022

Auguste “Gus” J. Boudreau, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his family by his side.

Born in Acadieville Siding, New Brunswick, Canada on October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Emile J. and Bertha M. (Leger) Boudreau. Gus was a Plow Driver employed for the City of Gardner...

Ginette  M Vautour

Ginette M Vautour

Jan 17, 2022

Ginette M. Vautour, 71, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Baldwinville, after an illness.

Born in Saint Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Marguerite (Barrieau) Vautour. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1970 and in 1989...

Alfred A. Watts

Alfred A. Watts

Jan 17, 2022

Alfred A. Watts of Phillipston, died peacefully at home Monday evening January 17, 2022.

Al was born on October 13, 1945, in Holden. Son of the late G. Frederick and Irene (Cummings) Watts.

Al graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1963. He went on to become a certified Welder after graduating from the Worcester Boys Trade School.

Al took office...

Richard W. Murray

Richard W. Murray

Jan 14, 2022

Richard W. Murray, 89, of Chelmsford, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, January 14, 2022, in the Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Haverhill.

Born in Gardner on September 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Adelma Murray. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1950. Richard was a Sawmill Operator employed by Conant-Ball of Gardner...

Raymond Aylward

Raymond Aylward

Jan 11, 2022

Raymond Aylward, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born on December 24, 1938, he was the son of the late James R. and Rosina E. (Landry) Aylward. He enjoyed going for walks.

Graveside Services at Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA, will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity...

Michael A. Voisine

Michael A. Voisine

Jan 9, 2022

Michael "Fuzzy" A. Voisine, 56, of Fitchburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 9, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Gardner on July 30, 1965, he was the son of the late Adrien and Theresa (Perreault) Voisine. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1983. Mike worked at Espresso Pizza for 14 years, owned Premier Sub...

Dorilla M. Cormier

Dorilla M. Cormier

Jan 8, 2022

Dorilla M. Cormier, 85, of Marlborough, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 8, 2022, in UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, Marlborough, after a long illness.

Born in Saint Paul, New Brunswick, Canada, on November 8, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alderic J. and Jeanne M. (Girouard) Cormier.

Dorilla was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy...

Cecilia Cyr

Cecilia Cyr

Jan 8, 2022

Cecilia (Clavette) Cyr, 83, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Riviere Verte, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Cecile (Roy) Clavette. She was a Housekeeper employed by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. LaChance of Gardner for 56-years prior to...

Leo J. Richard

Leo J. Richard

Jan 7, 2022

Leo J. Richard, 81, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA.

A Calling Hour will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

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Annette Bastarache

Annette Bastarache

Jan 7, 2022

Annette (Cormier) Bastarache, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, January 7, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Saint-Damien, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Odilon and Marie (Gaudet) Cormier. She received her GED from Mount Wachusett Community College in 1994. Annette was a Plastic Molder employed by E.B. Kingman of Leominster for...

Constance T. Amato

Constance T. Amato

Jan 6, 2022

Constance “Connie” T. (Dion) Amato, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 6, 2022, in her home with her family by her side.

Born in Gardner on January 30, 1934, Connie was the daughter of the late Origene and Mary Rose (Desmarais) Dion. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Connie was an Executive Assistant employed...

Lorraine T. Zoldak

Lorraine T. Zoldak

Jan 3, 2022

Lorraine T. (Bilodeau) Zoldak, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on January 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Edmond S. and Ernestine (Maillet) Bilodeau. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947 and received an Associate’s Degree from the...

Wilfred A. Gauthier

Wilfred A. Gauthier

Jan 3, 2022

Wilfred “Butch” A. Gauthier, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Bertram W. and Roselma (Homan) Gauthier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. Butch was a United States Air Force...

Richard R. Audet

Richard R. Audet

Dec 31, 2021

Richard “Dick” R. Audet, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 31, 2021, in his home.

Born in Scobey, Montana, on May 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Leonie Audet. He graduated from Scobey High School, Scobey, MT, with the Class of 1953. Dick was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1955 to 1959....

Patty L. Roy

Patty L. Roy

Dec 27, 2021

Patty L. (Anderkin) Roy, 87, of Phillipston, died peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Conway, Kentucky, on April 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Pearl (Martin) Anderkin. She graduated from Berea High School and College in Berea, KY. Patty was a Cafeteria Manager employed by Phillipston Elementary School for 11-years prior...

Rosa M Cormier

Rosa M Cormier

Dec 25, 2021

Rosa M. (Boudreau) Cormier, 78, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, December 25, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long illness with her family by her side.

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada, on November 27, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Bertha (Legere) Boudreau. She attended school through the Acadieville School System. Rosa...

Thomas White

Thomas White

Dec 24, 2021

Thomas White, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 24, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

Born in Pasadena, California on September 15, 1941, he was the son of the late Louis Oliver and Hazel (Pierce) White. He received a certificate from Junior College. Thomas was a Hydraulics Plumber employed by Boeing for several years until his retirement.

Thomas is...

William W. Donnelly

William W. Donnelly

Dec 24, 2021

William W. Donnelly, 42, of Orange, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 24, 2021, in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol.

Born in Troy, New York on May 25, 1979, he was the son of James Donnelly, Sr. of New York, and the late Deborah (Cummings) Donnelly. He graduated from Troy High School, Troy, NY, with the Class of 1998.

William loved to play video games...

Robert A. Stanton

Robert A. Stanton

Dec 24, 2021

Robert Anthony Stanton, 38, of Gardner, passed away suddenly at home on December 24,2021.

He was born in Newton, MA on November 10, 1983 to Robert T. Stanton of Gardner and Deborah (Page) Stanton of Brookfield, MA.

Robert grew up in Pepperell, Ma, and he graduated from The Francis W. Parker Charter School in 2001. He attended Mt. Wachusett Community College...

Arthur A. Melanson

Arthur A. Melanson

Dec 22, 2021

Arthur “Goo-Goo” A. Melanson, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, December 22, 2021, in his residence, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on February 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Antonio and Leota (Beaudoin) Melanson. Arthur was a United States Army Korean War Veteran serving from 1951 to 1954, where he received the Parachutist Badge, National Defense Service...