Obituaries

Rachel M. Kendall

Rachel M. Kendall

Jan 23, 2022

Rachel M. (Morse) Kendall, 91, of Gardner, died at home Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her family by her side.

Rachel was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Roy) Morse. She was strong and fiercely independent, which was fitting as she was born on Independence Day. Rachel was always extremely proud to have received her GED through Mount Wachusett...

Irene M. Fournier

Irene M. Fournier

Jan 21, 2022

Irene M. (Allain) Fournier, 96, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

Born in Mexico, Maine on June 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Fabianna (Trial) Allain. Irene was an Inspector employed by Harrington Richardson (H&R) for 25-years until her retirement in 1985.

Irene was a parishioner...

George E. Pelletier

George E. Pelletier

Jan 19, 2022

George E. Pelletier, of Gardner, died peacefully on his 71st birthday on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Fort Devens on January 19, 1951, he was the son of the late Edmond Pelletier and Bertha (Saulnier) (Pelletier) Hietala. He attended Gardner High School and later received...

Caryl L O'Neil

Caryl L O'Neil

Jan 18, 2022

Caryl L. (Messier) O’Neil, 87, of Athol, passed from this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Born in Winchendon on July 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Nelson L. and Myra “Blanche” (Holmes) Messier. She graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1952.

Caryl was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/Our...

Florence M. Gosselin

Florence M. Gosselin

Jan 18, 2022

Florence M. (Richard) Gosselin, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline (Gosselin) Richard. Florence was a Self-Employed Seamstress for several years prior to her retirement.

Florence was a parishioner of Annunciation...

Auguste J. Boudreau

Auguste J. Boudreau

Jan 17, 2022

Auguste “Gus” J. Boudreau, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his family by his side.

Born in Acadieville Siding, New Brunswick, Canada on October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Emile J. and Bertha M. (Leger) Boudreau. Gus was a Plow Driver employed for the City of Gardner...

Ginette  M Vautour

Ginette M Vautour

Jan 17, 2022

Ginette M. Vautour, 71, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Baldwinville, after an illness.

Born in Saint Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Marguerite (Barrieau) Vautour. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1970 and in 1989...

Alfred A. Watts

Alfred A. Watts

Jan 17, 2022

Alfred A. Watts of Phillipston, died peacefully at home Monday evening January 17, 2022.

Al was born on October 13, 1945, in Holden. Son of the late G. Frederick and Irene (Cummings) Watts.

Al graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1963. He went on to become a certified Welder after graduating from the Worcester Boys Trade School.

Al took office...

Richard W. Murray

Richard W. Murray

Jan 14, 2022

Richard W. Murray, 89, of Chelmsford, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, January 14, 2022, in the Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Haverhill.

Born in Gardner on September 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Adelma Murray. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1950. Richard was a Sawmill Operator employed by Conant-Ball of Gardner...

Raymond Aylward

Raymond Aylward

Jan 11, 2022

Raymond Aylward, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born on December 24, 1938, he was the son of the late James R. and Rosina E. (Landry) Aylward. He enjoyed going for walks.

Graveside Services at Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA, will be private.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity...

Michael A. Voisine

Michael A. Voisine

Jan 9, 2022

Michael "Fuzzy" A. Voisine, 56, of Fitchburg, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 9, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Gardner on July 30, 1965, he was the son of the late Adrien and Theresa (Perreault) Voisine. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1983. Mike worked at Espresso Pizza for 14 years, owned Premier Sub...

Dorilla M. Cormier

Dorilla M. Cormier

Jan 8, 2022

Dorilla M. Cormier, 85, of Marlborough, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 8, 2022, in UMass Memorial Marlborough Hospital, Marlborough, after a long illness.

Born in Saint Paul, New Brunswick, Canada, on November 8, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Alderic J. and Jeanne M. (Girouard) Cormier.

Dorilla was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy...

Cecilia Cyr

Cecilia Cyr

Jan 8, 2022

Cecilia (Clavette) Cyr, 83, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 8, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Riviere Verte, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Alphonse and Cecile (Roy) Clavette. She was a Housekeeper employed by the family of Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. LaChance of Gardner for 56-years prior to...

Leo J. Richard

Leo J. Richard

Jan 7, 2022

Leo J. Richard, 81, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, January 7, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA.

A Calling Hour will be held Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.

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Annette Bastarache

Annette Bastarache

Jan 7, 2022

Annette (Cormier) Bastarache, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, January 7, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Saint-Damien, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 5, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Odilon and Marie (Gaudet) Cormier. She received her GED from Mount Wachusett Community College in 1994. Annette was a Plastic Molder employed by E.B. Kingman of Leominster for...

Constance T. Amato

Constance T. Amato

Jan 6, 2022

Constance “Connie” T. (Dion) Amato, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 6, 2022, in her home with her family by her side.

Born in Gardner on January 30, 1934, Connie was the daughter of the late Origene and Mary Rose (Desmarais) Dion. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Connie was an Executive Assistant employed...

Lorraine T. Zoldak

Lorraine T. Zoldak

Jan 3, 2022

Lorraine T. (Bilodeau) Zoldak, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on January 9, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Edmond S. and Ernestine (Maillet) Bilodeau. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947 and received an Associate’s Degree from the...

Wilfred A. Gauthier

Wilfred A. Gauthier

Jan 3, 2022

Wilfred “Butch” A. Gauthier, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 3, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Bertram W. and Roselma (Homan) Gauthier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. Butch was a United States Air Force...

Richard R. Audet

Richard R. Audet

Dec 31, 2021

Richard “Dick” R. Audet, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 31, 2021, in his home.

Born in Scobey, Montana, on May 16, 1936, he was the son of the late Donald and Leonie Audet. He graduated from Scobey High School, Scobey, MT, with the Class of 1953. Dick was a United States Air Force Veteran serving from 1955 to 1959....

Patty L. Roy

Patty L. Roy

Dec 27, 2021

Patty L. (Anderkin) Roy, 87, of Phillipston, died peacefully Monday, December 27, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Conway, Kentucky, on April 5, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Preston and Pearl (Martin) Anderkin. She graduated from Berea High School and College in Berea, KY. Patty was a Cafeteria Manager employed by Phillipston Elementary School for 11-years prior...