Obituaries

Deborah A Takhalouft-Taft

Deborah A Takhalouft-Taft

Sep 7, 2021

Deborah A. Takhalouft- Taft, 59, of Athol, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Ralph L. and Paulette (Hebert) Taft. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1980.

Her greatest joy in life was her family, who she loved...

Lorraine M. Hendrick

Lorraine M. Hendrick

Sep 7, 2021

Lorraine “Rainey” M. (LeBlanc) Hendrick, 90, of Westminster and Palmetto, FL, was called by angels Tuesday, September 7, 2021, after a long illness, at home in Westminster, surrounded by family.

Born in Gardner on June 7, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Moise and Anna (Landry) LeBlanc. She was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of...

Marcia Anne D'Andrea

Marcia Anne D'Andrea

Sep 6, 2021

Marcia Anne D’Andrea, 63, of Gardner, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.

Born in Boston on March 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Theresa Alice (McGrath) D’Andrea.

Marcia was a congregant of the Mission of Grace Church in Gardner, was devoted to her faith and read the Bible...

Gilles LeBlanc

Gilles LeBlanc

Sep 6, 2021

Gilles LeBlanc, 58, of Phillipston, passed away in his sleep Monday, September 6, 2021.

Born in Gardner on November 22, 1962, he was the son of Leo Paul J. and Antoinette M. (Collette) LeBlanc. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1980. Gilles became a driver for many years with Clark & Reid before starting his own business....

Edmond R. Cormier, Sr.

Edmond R. Cormier, Sr.

Sep 6, 2021

Edmond R. Cormier, Sr., 82, of Royalston, died peacefully Monday, September 6, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Edward J. and Celina M. (Lajoie) Cormier. Edmond served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard from 1958 to 1964. Edmond was a Foreman employed by Tucker Plastics...

Ruth  E. Fuchs

Ruth E. Fuchs

Sep 4, 2021

Ruth E. (Jackson) Fuchs, 90, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 4, 2021, in her residence.

Born in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania on January 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Aldworth and Elizabeth (Kirkpatrick) Jackson.

Ruth was a Seamstress employed by Horrigan’s Cleaners for several years until her retirement.

Ruth is survived by her grandson, John M. Mearls of Halifax, MA.

She...

Geraldine  LaBonte

Geraldine LaBonte

Sep 3, 2021

Geraldine (Newell) LaBonte, 88, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Friday, September 3, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester.

Born in Simon, Oklahoma, on August 1, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Audie and Elnora (Jones) Newell. Geraldine was employed at Pine Mill in Gardner, Ray’s Plastic in Winchendon, and the Gardner State Hospital in the Dietary Department...

Betty L. Wiinikainen

Betty L. Wiinikainen

Aug 29, 2021

Betty L. (Johnson) Wiinikainen, 91, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on June 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Agnes (Nelson) Johnson. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1949. Betty was a Billing Clerk employed...

Edward  G. Murphy

Edward G. Murphy

Aug 27, 2021

Edward “Ted” G. Murphy, 68, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, August 27, 2021, in his residence after battling an illness.

Born in Wareham, Massachusetts on November 13, 1952, he was the son of the late Maurice G. and Ivy A. (Holt) Murphy. He graduated from Bourne High School with the Class of 1971 and later received an Associate’s Degree. Ted was...

Clifton C. Stevens

Clifton C. Stevens

Aug 27, 2021

Clifton “Clif” C. Stevens, 76, of Littleton, died unexpectedly Friday, August 27, 2021, in Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer, with his family by his side.

Born in Augusta, Maine on January 11, 1945, he was the son of the late Clifton and Christine (Adel) Stevens. He graduated from Marlborough High School with the Class of 1963 where he was the Valedictorian,...

Silvia Trinidad Gonzalez

Silvia Trinidad Gonzalez

Aug 21, 2021

Silvia Trinidad Gonzalez, 67, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, August 21, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her family.

Born in the Dominican Republic on October 28, 1953, she was the daughter of Aljandro Trinidad and Juanamunda Gonzalez. She was a cook employed by several restaurants throughout the years.

Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. in...

Anne-Marie M. Belliveau

Anne-Marie M. Belliveau

Aug 20, 2021

Anne-Marie M. (McCaie) Belliveau, 69, of Templeton, died Friday, August 20, 2021, in Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT, with her husband, daughter and son by her side.

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 2, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Jean-Baptiste and Rita M. (Cormier) McCaie. She along with her husband Everett were the owners of Glenwood...

Michael W. Lore

Michael W. Lore

Aug 11, 2021

Michael W. Lore, 98, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, August 11, 2021, in Alliance Health in Baldwinville, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on January 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Carlo and Lucy (Vinzi) Lore. Mike was a United States Navy World War II Veteran serving from 1941 to 1947 on USS Arkansas, USS Hamul, USS Monitor,...

Angela G. Martin

Angela G. Martin

Aug 8, 2021

Angela G. Martin, 42, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 8, 2021, in her home.

Born in Worcester on February 5, 1979, she was the daughter of Janice T. (Hamel) Martin. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1997. Angela was a supervisor employed by Thomas & Betts in Tennessee for several years.

Angela was a parishioner of...

Jean F. Rossi

Jean F. Rossi

Aug 6, 2021

Jean F. (Carroll) Rossi, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, August 6, 2021, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long illness.

Born in Somerville on December 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Anna (Finn) Carroll. She graduated from Somerville High School with the Class of 1952. Jean was a Telephone Operator employed by...

Antonine "Tina" Faith Waskiewicz

Antonine "Tina" Faith Waskiewicz

Aug 5, 2021

Antonine "Tina" Faith (Swercewski) Waskiewicz, 77, of East Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, August 5, 2021, at home.

Born in Gardner on September 20, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anthony “Bill” and Wanda (Baker) Swercewski. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1961 after which she received her nursing degree and began work as a...

Sherry Fahlbeck

Sherry Fahlbeck

Aug 1, 2021

Sherry L. Fahlbeck, 52, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Sunday, August 1, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Upton on March 27, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Robert Fahlbeck and Diane (Farrell) Rozell. She was a Kitchen Helper employed by Beaumont Nursing Home for several years.

Sherry was a congregant of Bread of Life Church of...

Jessica Ares

Jessica Ares

Jul 29, 2021

Jessica Lynne (Callahan) Ares, 39, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 29, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, due to complications from surgery.

Born in Leominster on November 18, 1981, she was the daughter of David Callahan and the late Audrey (Fossett) Callahan. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1999 and received her Associates in...

Richard Bushee

Richard Bushee

Jul 28, 2021

Richard G. Bushee, 84, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on September 18, 1936, he was the son of the late Arthur and Ruperta (Goodwin) Bushee. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1955. Richard was a self-employed auto parts salesperson for 50-years,...

Herve LeBlanc

Herve LeBlanc

Jul 26, 2021

Herve J. LeBlanc, 66, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, July 26, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with his family by his side after a courageous battle with Lymphoma.

Born in Saint-Damien, New Brunswick, Canada, on October 16, 1954, he was the son of the late Henri J. and Aurore M. (Leger) LeBlanc. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class...