Georgette Rachel Tresback
Feb 22, 2022
Georgette Rachel (Croteau) (Monette) Tresback, 101, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.
Born in Gardner on November 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Wilhelmina (St. Hilaire) Croteau. Georgette was a Sales Clerk in the Yarn Department employed by Goodnow Pearson for more than 27-years until her...
Randy E. Welch
Feb 21, 2022
Randy E. Welch, 35, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in Care Dimensions Hospice House, Lincoln, with his family by his side.
Born in Leominster on June 26, 1986, he was the son of Karen A. (Dube) Welch of Gardner and the late Chester E. Welch. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg, with the Class...
Willard "Bill" Whitney
Feb 21, 2022
Willard “Bill” Whitney, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in his home.
Bill was a foundling discovered by Boston Police in South Station when he was just two weeks old. He was raised in Templeton, MA, and began his truck driving career at the age of 16. A proud United States Navy Veteran, he served in World...
Michael J. Crowley
Feb 20, 2022
Michael J. Crowley, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, of complications from COVID-19.
Born in Gardner, he attended Gardner Schools before graduating from Assumption College. He served in the United States Army for four years being stationed in Germany for 18 months. He received a certificate to teach English from Fitchburg State and earned his MBA at Anna...
Arthur B. Trainque
Feb 18, 2022
Arthur “Art” B. Trainque, 84, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, February 18, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Fitchburg on April 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Victor G. and Marguerite (Dauphinias) Trainque. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School with the Class of 1954 and home studied courses on Mechanical Engineering. Art was a United...
Robin A. Erickson
Feb 14, 2022
Robin A. Erickson, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, in her home with her life partner, Brendan Lynch, by her side.
Born in Gardner on June 25, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Richard Rushford and Jean (Handy) Kowalewicz. After receiving her GED, Robin would go on to receive her Associate's Degree from Quinsigamond Community...
Elizabeth E. Meany
Feb 12, 2022
Elizabeth “Betty” E. (Blake) Meany, 87, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 12, 2022, in her home.
Born in Gardner on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Georgianna (Girouard) Blake. She received her GED in 1987. Betty was a Receptionist employed by Barkley & Dexter of Fitchburg for 5-years prior to her retirement...
Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr.
Feb 12, 2022
Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr., 71, of Gardner, died peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his family.
Born in Gardner on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late John Flanagan, Sr., and Irene (LaFarr) Flanagan. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968. Dan was employed...
Susan P. Bridges
Feb 10, 2022
Susan P. (Houle) Bridges, 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.
Born in Newport, Vermont, on June 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Anatole and Irene (Angers) Houle. She attended North Country Union High School. Susan worked at Indian Head wood mill in Newport for many years....
Ashley M. LeBlanc
Feb 8, 2022
Ashley M. LeBlanc, 23, of Fitzwilliam, NH passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.
Born in Gardner, MA on July 10, 1998, she was the daughter of Jennifer Harding and the late Steven LeBlanc. She graduated from Monadnock Regional High School with the Class of 2016, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, soccer team, softball team and...
Alice R. Rahaim
Feb 3, 2022
Alice R. (LaFlamme) Rahaim, 99, of Templeton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Worcester on February 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Angers) LaFlamme. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School with the Class 0f 1940, where she received an education...
Forrest W. McPherson
Feb 2, 2022
Forrest W. McPherson, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.
Born in Athol on April 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Norman McPherson and Sylvia L. (Maybe, McPherson) Hebert. He attended Athol High School. Forrest served in the United States Army Reserve’s from 1956 till 1962. He...
Edward J. Turski
Feb 2, 2022
Edward J. Turski, 86, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Baldwinville on December 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Dymek) Turski. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1953 and attended the Ward School in Worcester. Ed was a Plant...
Paul C. Lepkowski
Feb 1, 2022
Paul C. Lepkowski, 82, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Gardner on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Dabuliewicz) Lepkowski. Paul was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He was a United States...
Diane Jasiewicz
Jan 31, 2022
Diane Jasiewicz, 67, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in her home.
Born in Gardner on October 21, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Adele (Kolesnik) Jasiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1972. Diane was a Technician employed by Digital Equipment Corporation of Westminster for 30-years. She was briefly...
Joseph C. Philbrick
Jan 31, 2022
Joseph C. Philbrick, 53, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.
Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on February 2, 1968, he was the son of late Charles and Jane (Pontremoli) Philbrick. He graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland with the Class of 1986. At the time of his...
Albert D. Springfield
Jan 31, 2022
Albert D. Springfield, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, with his family by his side.
Born in Marlin, Texas, on May 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Hansel Albert and Vena (Evans) Springfield. After graduating from high school, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1954...
Donald W. Lemieux
Jan 29, 2022
Donald “Don” “Donny” W. Lemieux, 65, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Born in Fitchburg on November 9, 1956, he was the son of Donald L. and Jeannette (Mitchel) Lemieux of Fitchburg. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1974, a Post Graduate year at Cushing Academy of Ashburnham, and received a...
Alyre J. LeBlanc
Jan 28, 2022
Alyre “Half Time” “Al” J. LeBlanc, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.
Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Lucas and Helena (Boucher) LeBlanc. Alyre was a Set-Up-Person employed by Simplex Time Recorder for 19-years until his retirement in 2019. He was...
Karen A. Dufort-Niemela
Jan 23, 2022
Karen A. Dufort-Niemela, 66, of Otter River, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Gardner on January 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Richards) Dufort. Karen worked as a Home Health Aide and a Preschool Teacher for several years.
Karen was a Friend of Bill W. Her greatest joy...
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