Edward J. Wierzbicki Jr
Aug 8, 2022
Edward J. Wierzbicki Jr., 84, of Otter River, was called home by his Creator on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Born in Gardner on May 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward J. Wierzbicki Sr. and Mary (Gorska) Wierzbicki. Edward was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1955 to 1959. During his time in the Navy, Edward...
Carol L. Adam
Jul 31, 2022
Carol L. (Werchenski) Adam, 80, of Hubbardston, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in Rutland, Vermont, on June 18, 1942, to Adolph and Doris (McCabe) Werchenski. Carol attended West Rutland Schools where she was majorette in high school. Carol then graduated from Castleton State College where she earned...
Claire T. Curran
Jul 27, 2022
Claire T. (Shyne) Curran, 94, of Phillipston, MA, formerly of Leominster, MA, and Manomet, MA, died peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Watertown on March 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Shea) Shyne. She graduated and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, teaching at...
Gerard E. Jaillet
Jul 25, 2022
Gerard “Jerry” E. Jaillet, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.
Born in Gardner on September 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Edgar and Euphemie (Pellerin) Jaillet. He attended Gardner High School where he was a member...
Roger Joseph Parent Jr.
Jul 20, 2022
Roger Joseph Parent Jr., 76, of Gardner, passed into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. He fought a valiant fight with an unknown illness for 6 years being cared for by some of the best doctors in the world, especially his beloved Dr. Michele Parker.
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Edward Hammond
Jul 15, 2022
Edward Denis Lynwood Hammond, 77, of Templeton, died peacefully Friday, July 15, 2022, in Tufts Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his family.
Born in Fitchburg on July 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Lynwood and Louise (LeBlanc) Hammond. Edward was employed by the Facilities Maintenance Department at Heywood Hospital of Gardner for many years prior to his...
Thomas C. Forrester
Jul 13, 2022
Thomas C. Forrester, 85, of Gardner, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with declining health.
Born in Fitchburg on May 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Bradie P. and May J. (Girard) Forrester. Tom was a Campus Police Sergeant employed by Mount Wachusett Community College of...
Donald A. Lania
Jul 13, 2022
Donald A. Lania, 72, of Saco, ME, died peacefully Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after an illness.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Rizzo) Lania. Don was a Shipper and Receiver for many years prior to his retirement.
Don was a parishioner of...
Louis R. Laliberte
Jul 6, 2022
Louis R. Laliberte, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in UMass Medical Center, University Campus, with his family by his side.
Born on November 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Rene and Annette (Richard) Laliberte. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1964. Louis was Foreman employed by Seaman Paper...
Gail A. Springfield
Jul 5, 2022
Gail A. (Lehman) Springfield, 80, of Hubbardston, died in her sleep Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in her home.
Born in Worcester on October 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert I. and Margaret L. (Cook) Lehman. She graduated from West Boylston High School with the Class of 1959.
Gail enjoyed reading and working on crafts. She loved...
David Ferrier
Jul 1, 2022
David Ferrier, Jr., 78, of Boothbay Harbor, ME, died peacefully Friday, July 1, 2022, in Glen Ridge Long Term Care, Augusta, ME.
Born in Malden on March 5, 1944, he was the son of the late David Ferrier, Sr. and Lousie (Bruce) Ferrier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1962 and from Boston University with his...
Mary E. Hietala
Jun 24, 2022
Mary E. (Adams) Hietala, 83, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Friday, June 24, 2022, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, with her family by her side.
Born in Manhattan, New York, on February 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Mary C. (McCann) Adams. She graduated from Public School 125 in Queens, NY, with the Class...
James M. Zinkevich
Jun 24, 2022
James M. Zinkevich, 63, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, June 24, 2022, in his residence.
Born in Worcester on March 17, 1959, he was the son of the late John and Mary T. (Kalczynski) Zinkevich. James was the Owner of Jimmy Z’s Towing Company for many years prior to his retirement.
Funeral Services will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be...
Dorinda Joan Billings
Jun 23, 2022
Dorinda (Rindi) Joan Billings, 71, of Lunenburg, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer, on Thursday, June 23, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Brockton on June 20, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Roland Joseph and Meredith (Porter) Turcotte of Abington, Massachusetts. She was educated in the Abington School System and graduated...
Normand Cyr
Jun 22, 2022
Normand Cyr, 90, of Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, June 22, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Saint-Basile, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 26, 1931, he was the son of the late Edmond and Lillian (Therrien) Cyr. Normand was a lumberjack for many years in Canada before moving to the United States in 1960. ...
Helen Richard
Jun 21, 2022
Helen Richard, 98, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, June 21, 2022 in her home.Born in St Anne de Kent, New Brunswick, Canada on February 6, 1924, she was thedaughter of Sylvain and Osithe (Maillet) Allain. She worked for Simplex Time RecorderCo. in the Gardner stockroom and previously at Ray Plastics in Winchendon, MA. Helenwas a parishioner of Annunciation Parish in...
Claire Ann Stovall
Jun 20, 2022
Claire Ann Stovall, 80, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, June 20, 2022, in her residence.
Born in Gardner on May 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Cecile M. (Vaillancourt) Stovall. She attended Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School of Gardner and graduated from the Marie Joseph Academy in Biddeford,...
David M. Cote
Jun 19, 2022
David Cote, 74, of Gardner, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022, after a long period of declining health.
Born in Leominster on February 10, 1948, he was the son of the late Homer Cote and Dorothy (Wheeler) Yoder. He was a Die Setter employed by United Plastics. He was previously employed by ER Kingmans.
He was inducted into the Leominster...
Richard W Gautreau
Jun 11, 2022
Richard “Richie” W. Gautreau, 72, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, June 11, 2022, in his home.
Born in Gardner on August 17, 1949, he was the son of the late Raymond and Daphne (Watkins) Gautreau. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1967. Richie was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1970 to...
Michael F. Gilhooly
Jun 10, 2022
Michael F. Gilhooly, 49, of Westminster, died peacefully Friday, June 10, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.
Born in Thailand on November 7, 1972, he was the son of Phillip Gilhooly. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1991. Mike was a United States Air Force Persian Gulf War Veteran serving from 1993 to 1997,...
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