James F. Watson Jr.
Oct 2, 2022
James F. Watson Jr., 67, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness with his family by his side.
Born in Roxbury on March 16, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Ellen (Severance) Watson. James was a Mechanic employed by Ken Stewart for many years prior...
Marjorie M. Bushey
Sep 27, 2022
Marjorie M. (Russell) Bushey, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.
Born in Athol on March 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene (Isrow) Russell and was raised by her stepfather, William McLean.
Marjorie was an Assembler employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for 10-years...
Richard M. Flynn Sr.
Sep 18, 2022
Richard “Richie” M. Flynn Sr., 77, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Sunday, September 18, 2022, in the Rose Monahan Hospice House, Worcester, after an illness.
Born in Waltham on January 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Vincent and Florence (Ahearn) Flynn. He graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1963. He received his Bachelor of Arts...
TaraMae Babineau
Sep 13, 2022
TaraMae Babineau, 36, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a short illness.
Born in Gardner on December 8, 1985, she was the daughter of Tina (Miettinen) Babineau of Leominster and the late Scott Babineau. TaraMae was a Store Clerk employed by several stores throughout the years.
TaraMae was...
Gerene M. Jalbert
Sep 12, 2022
Gerene M. (Cormier) Jalbert, 86, of Gardner died peacefully Monday, September 12, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Gardner on September 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mae (Cormier) Cormier. She graduated from the Sister of Presentation Academy...
M. Gloria Martel
Sep 10, 2022
M. Gloria (Cormier)Martel, 65, of Charleston, SC, died at MUSC Hospital, Charleston, SC, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.
Born in Gardner on March 10, 1957, she was the oldest daughter of Gerald and Irma (Robichaud) Cormier.
Gloria was a talented and passionate woman. She was an accomplished glass bead artist, an...
Ronald J. Smith
Sep 8, 2022
Ronald Joseph Smith, 74, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Brookline on June 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Bernard J. and Marjorie E. (Parsons) Smith. He was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1968 to 1970, where he received the National Defense...
Helen "Tiffie" C. Maillet
Sep 7, 2022
Helen “Tiffie” C. Maillet, 90, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on December 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Adolphe and Mary-Blanche (LeBlanc) Maillet.
Helen was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. She was a...
Leon Paul Fredette
Sep 6, 2022
Leon Paul Fredette, 92, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in his home after a short illness.
Born in Gardner on February 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Leon J. and Victoria (Norskey) Fredette. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1947, and from Worcester Boys Trade School with a Degree in...
Janet E. Lipke
Sep 5, 2022
Janet E. (Wallace) Lipke, 81, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, September 5, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.
Born in Athol on February 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Quinn) Wallace. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1959.
Janet was a congregant of Our...
Richard J. Roberts
Sep 5, 2022
Richard J. Roberts, 49, of Templeton, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 5, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.
Born in Gardner on January 21, 1973, he was the son of Richard K. Roberts and the late Lois M. (Mackie) Roberts and of Hubbardston. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of 1991 and from Mount...
Rene O. Charette
Sep 3, 2022
Rene O. Charette, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.
Born in Leominster on September 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Emile O. and Irene (Donais) Charette. He graduated from Leominster Trade School with the Class of 1965. Rene was a true handyman and...
Marilyn R. Jefferson
Sep 3, 2022
Marilyn "Lynn" R. (Caron) Jefferson, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Fitchburg on October 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Francis R. and Estelle M. (Renaud) Caron. She graduated from St. Bernard's Catholic High School. Lynn was a...
Ronald J. Blais
Aug 28, 2022
Ronald Joseph Blais (71) died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home in Hubbardston, MA.
Born in Woonsocket, RI on January 11, 1951, Ron was the son of the late Normand and Mary June (Johnson) Blais. Ron started his life as a loving but waggish older brother to his beloved sister, Deb. Whether it was...
Ivar Jarvenpaa
Aug 24, 2022
Ivar Jarvenpaa, 60, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in his residence.
Born in Gardner on September 23, 1961, he was the son of the late Veikko and Sanni (Salminen) Jarvenpaa and attended Athol High School. Ivar was a Chair Maker employed by Nichols & Stone of Gardner for several years prior to his retirement.
Ivar enjoyed being...
Harry J. Mackelburger
Aug 21, 2022
Harry “Jim” J. Mackelburger, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a long illness.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on June 9, 1943, he was the son of the late David Theodore Mackelburger and Margaret Bertha (Fast) Mackelburger. He graduated from Englewood High School with the Class of 1961. Harry was a United States...
Claudette M. LeBlanc
Aug 20, 2022
Claudette M. (Cormier) LeBlanc, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side due to complications from pneumonia.
Born in Saint-Paul, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Aurele and Melanie “May” (LeBlanc) Cormier. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School, Saint-Paul, NB,...
Melissa G. Jalbert
Aug 17, 2022
Melissa “Missy” G. Jalbert, 44, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in her home.
Born in Gardner on March 12, 1978, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Toliver and Marcia A. (Sundnas) Jalbert. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1995. Missy was a Clerk employed by Shell in Gardner for many years...
Debra Ann Bourgeois
Aug 16, 2022
Debra Ann Bourgeois, 58, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on May 6, 1964, she was the daughter of Eva (Caissie) Bourgeois of Gardner and the late James Bourgeois. After receiving her GED, Debra went on to work in medical records.
Debra enjoyed listening to music,...
Rita B. McKellick
Aug 12, 2022
Rita B. (Rouleau) McKellick, 84, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Gardner on December 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Hermance (Houde) Rouleau. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. Rita was a Processing Clerk employed by the Medical Records Department at Heywood...
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