Obituaries

Keith R. Lahtinen

Keith R. Lahtinen

Dec 4, 2022

Keith R. Lahtinen, 59, of Southbridge, died peacefully Sunday, December 4, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, with his family by his side after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on December 26, 1962, he was the son of the late Arne Lahtinen and Sheila (White) Harris. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham, with the Class...

Eliza Jade LaVenture-Maenzo

Eliza Jade LaVenture-Maenzo

Dec 2, 2022

Eliza Jade LaVenture-Maenzo, the infant daughter of Jared R.W. Maenzo and Jetta M.M. LaVenture of Gardner, who was born on October 26, 2022, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2022, in in her sleep at home.

During Eliza’s short time here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her parents, family, and friends. Her infectious smile...

Robert Monroe Jackson

Robert Monroe Jackson

Dec 2, 2022

Robert Monroe Jackson, Jr., 67, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2022, in his residence.

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 29, 1955, he was the son of the late Robert Monroe Jackson, Sr., and Sadie Tuggle. 

Robert was the Head of Maintenance employed by Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of Gardner for many years.

Robert was a congregant...

Thomas O. Johns

Thomas O. Johns

Dec 2, 2022

Thomas O. Johns, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 2, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his loving family by his side.

Born in Gardner on September 6, 1930, he was the son of the late Oliver and Jane (Kliskey) Johns. Tommy graduated high school with the Army program and served in the Army and reserves for many years....

Ulysses J. Melanson

Ulysses J. Melanson

Nov 21, 2022

Ulysses J. Melanson, 66, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, November 21, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Cocagne, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 9, 1956, he was the son of the late Romeo J. and Doris (Richard) Melanson. Ulysses was a United States Navy Veteran. At the time of his death, he was...

Curt M. Gauthier

Curt M. Gauthier

Nov 18, 2022

Curt Matthew Gauthier, 56, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 18, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Gardner on October 17, 1966, he was the son of the late Wilfred “Butch” A. and Elaine M. (Beauregard) Gauthier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1988. Curt worked in Data Entry at GAAMHA Inc., of Gardner for...

Joanne E. Lamothe

Joanne E. Lamothe

Nov 17, 2022

Joanne Eleanor Lamothe, 90, of Cambridge, died peacefully Thursday, November 17, 2022, in after an illness.

Born in Fitchburg on August 25, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ernest H. and Ethel (Maki) Lamothe. She attended Cambridge High School and became a Visiting Nurse employed by Cambridge VNA for many years prior to her retirement and continued to...

Daniel V. Frank

Daniel V. Frank

Nov 15, 2022

Daniel V. Frank, 60, of Gardner, MA died suddenly Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in his home.

Born in Painesville, Ohio, on May 13, 1962, he was the son of Treva M. (Zuercher) Frank and the late Vance E. Frank. He graduated from Mahar Regional High School in Orange with the Class of 1980 and received his Emergency Medical Technician Certificate....

Lorraine A. Page

Lorraine A. Page

Nov 13, 2022

Lorraine A. (Antil) Page, 75, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Sunday, November 13, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Ashburnham on April 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Monique (Bolduc) Antil. She was a graduate of the first graduating class of Oakmont Regional High School. Lorraine was an Office Manager throughout her...

Alice M. Savalier

Alice M. Savalier

Nov 8, 2022

Alice M. (LeBlanc) Savalier, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Gardner on July 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Thadde and Jeanne (Claine) LeBlanc. Alice was an Assembler employed by Neles-Jamesbury of Worcester for several years prior to her retirement. She was previously employed by...

Jeffrey E Dill

Jeffrey E Dill

Nov 6, 2022

Jeffrey E. Dill, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022, in his home.

Born in Hubbardston on July 5, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert W. and Viola M. (Storm) Dill. He graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1964. Jeff was a United States Air Force Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1965...

Rachel C.  Therrien

Rachel C. Therrien

Nov 6, 2022

Rachel C. (Paradis) Therrien, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on January 21, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Henrietta (Fontaine) Paradis. She graduated from Our Lady of the Holy Rosary School with the Class of 1953 and from Gardner High...

Marion R. Connors

Marion R. Connors

Oct 27, 2022

Marion R. (Binnall) Connors, 91, of Baldwinville, died peacefully in her home Thursday, October 27, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born in Gardner on April 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose (Savoie) Binnall. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1949 and the Henry Heywood Hospital School of Nursing as a...

Christine A. Scott

Christine A. Scott

Oct 25, 2022

Christine A. (Brodeur) Scott, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the Kaplan Hospice House, Danvers, with her family by her side after an illness.

Born in Gardner on August 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Leona (Dumas) Brodeur. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968 and later...

Carol L. Saulnier

Carol L. Saulnier

Oct 23, 2022

Carol Lillian (Barber) Saulnier, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Elbridge, NY, on October 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Edwin and Kathleen (Cronkite) Barber. She was a high school graduate, and a longtime employee of Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for several years prior to her...

Barbara Ann Yablonski

Barbara Ann Yablonski

Oct 22, 2022

Barbara Ann “Bubbie” (Borkowski) Yablonski, 77, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Lifecare Center of Leominster, after her battle with cancer.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Laura (Kowalczyk) Borkowski.

Barbara graduated from Gardner High School in 1963, and attended Fitchburg State University, earning her...

John C. Miganowicz

John C. Miganowicz

Oct 22, 2022

John Charles Miganowicz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 22, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on August 27, 1943, in Gardner Massachusetts to the late Steven Miganowicz and the late Florence (Taft) Miganowicz, John lived in the Templeton/Gardner area his whole life. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the class...

Yvonne M. Mann

Yvonne M. Mann

Oct 21, 2022

Yvonne M. (Boudreau) Mann, 78, of Hubbardston, formerly of Ogunquit, ME, died peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after a long illness with her family by her side.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Dorina (Cormier) Boudreau. She graduated from Gardner High...

Louis J. Poirier

Louis J. Poirier

Oct 21, 2022

Louis J. Poirier, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after a short illness.

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada on February 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Narcisse and Emma (Hebert) Poirier. He was a Custodian employed by Grafton Public Schools for several years prior to his retirement.

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Charles  F. Smith

Charles F. Smith

Oct 12, 2022

Charles F. Smith, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Athol on September 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marcia (Tandy) Smith.

Charlie was a congregant of the First Baptist Church of Gardner. He loved playing BINGO, working on crafts, and cooking. Charlie loved the New England...