Obituaries

David D. Brochu

David D. Brochu

Jan 24, 2025

David D. Brochu, 65, of Westminster, died peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025, in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, after a short illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on January 1, 1960, he was the son of the late Roger and Mary (MacMillian) Brochu. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1977....

James F. Meagher

James F. Meagher

Jan 21, 2025

James F. Meagher, 72, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on December 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles and Theresa (Mombourquette) Meagher. He graduated from Blackstone-Millville Regional High School with the Class of 1970. James was a United States Army...

Francis A. d'Entremont

Francis A. d'Entremont

Jan 21, 2025

Francis A. d'Entremont, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. 

Born in Gardner on April 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Victoria E. d'Entremont. Fran was a true servant to others, dedicating his life to making the world a better place through his unwavering...

Sheila A. Jalutkewicz

Sheila A. Jalutkewicz

Jan 17, 2025

Sheila Ann (Caouette) Jalutkewicz succumbed to complications from Alzheimer’s after a protracted struggle with the disease on Friday, January 17, 2025. 

Sheila was born on January 11, 1945, in Syracuse, New York, as the first child of Normand R. Caouette and Maxine V. (Forth) Caouette. 

Sheila graduated from Gardner High School in 1963 and went on to earn a BA from the...

Charles W. Latowne

Charles W. Latowne

Jan 15, 2025

Charles W. Latowne, of Fitchburg, formerly of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.

Born in Worcester on December 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Hector J. and Rachel (Willard) Latowne. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the Class of 1956. Charles was a lumber worker employed by Ted Curtis...

Donald R. Girouard

Donald R. Girouard

Jan 12, 2025

Donald R. Girouard, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on October 20, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Yvonne (Charland) Girouard. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. Donald was a United States Navy Veteran serving...

Paul E. Arsenault

Paul E. Arsenault

Jan 12, 2025

Paul E. Arsenault, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gardner on March 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Christopher and Anita (Savoie) Arsenault. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Paul was an automotive parts manager employed by Padula...

Richard J. Gallant

Richard J. Gallant

Jan 7, 2025

Richard J. Gallant, 90, of Gardner, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Hebert) Gallant. After immigrating to the United States, he began a prosperous career working as a roofer and sider for LeBlanc & McCaie and Maki...

John A. Deveau

John A. Deveau

Jan 2, 2025

John A. Deveau, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Boudreau) Deveau. John was a United States Army Korean Era Veteran serving from 1953 to 1955, where he received...

James E. Judycki

James E. Judycki

Dec 31, 2024

James E. Judycki, 74, of Barre, died peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Casper, Wyoming, on September 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Chester and Evelyn Judycki. He graduated from North Brookfield Junior/ Senior High School with the Class of 1968. James was a security guard employed...

Charlene D. Asbury

Charlene D. Asbury

Dec 28, 2024

Charlene D. (Bergeron) Asbury, 82, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Boston on June 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Amelia (Sanicki) Bergeron. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1960. Charlene was a secretary employed...

Peter H. Aalto

Peter H. Aalto

Dec 21, 2024

Peter H. Aalto, 71, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on April 16, 1953, Peter was the son of the late Tauno H. and Joan E. (Dora) Aalto. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the class of 1971 and earned a...

James E. Lambert

James E. Lambert

Dec 21, 2024

James “Jimmy” E. Lambert, 72, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Mashantucket, CT, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Bill Lambert and Fannie (Carney) Thomas. He graduated from Lake Station High School, Addison, IN, with the Class of 1970. Jimmy was a...

J. Arthur Bastarache

J. Arthur Bastarache

Dec 17, 2024

J. Arthur Bastarache, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner after an illness..

Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Elzear and Mary Lou (Arsenault) Bastarache. He was a torch cutter at Garbose Metal Company for many years prior to his...

Theresa M. Arsenault

Theresa M. Arsenault

Dec 14, 2024

Theresa M. (Reinikainen) Arsenault, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on July 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sulo and Beatrice (Beauregard) Reinikainen. She graduated from Saint Anne’s Academy of Marlborough with the Class of 1949. Theresa was a...

Linda A. Clark

Linda A. Clark

Dec 11, 2024

Linda A. (Foster) Clark, 76, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Auburn on February 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Phyllis (Arnold) Foster. She graduated from Auburn High School with the Class of 1966. Linda was employed in the...

Suzette M. Knower

Suzette M. Knower

Dec 10, 2024

Suzette M. (Valliere) Knower, 71, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Boston on April 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Vincent E. and Yolanda (Petracone) Valliere. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1971 and from Mount Wachusett Community College...

Franklin L. Hendrick

Franklin L. Hendrick

Dec 9, 2024

Franklin L. Hendrick, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024, in his home after a period of declining health, with his family by his side.

Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on May 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Laurence Van and Margaret (Johnson) Hendrick. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School with the Class of 1953 and...

Joseph D. Gendron Jr.

Joseph D. Gendron Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Dominic Gendron Jr., 36, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Joey was born on March 31, 1988, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to parents Joseph Gendron Sr. and Jeannie Ladeau (née Hill).

Guaranteed to be the funniest person in the room, all will remember Joey by his big smile and ability to make anyone laugh. Joey’s...

Margaret Hough

Margaret Hough

Nov 30, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Dinning Hough, 82, of Hubbardston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Born on September 9, 1942, in Greenock, Scotland, to Michael and Mary (O’Connell) Dinning, Margaret lived a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.

On December 7, 1963, Margaret married her beloved husband, Ronald Gilbert Hough Sr., in Holy Loch, Scotland....