Mary Smeltekop
Jun 10, 2021
Mary E. (Peterson) Smeltekop, 63, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, June 10, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness. Born in Fitchburg on January 3, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eillen (Patnode) Peterson. She was a graduate of Oakmont Regional High School and received some college credit. Mary enjoyed going to...
Alan Stuart
Jun 10, 2021
Alan Edward Stuart, 59, of West Palm Beach, Florida, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 10, 2021, while fulfilling his dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail.
Born in Boston on May 19, 1962, he was the son of the late Donald E. Stuart, former President of Temple Stuart Co., and Joan E. Teed. Alan graduated from Gardner High School...
Henry Cichonski
Jun 7, 2021
Henry P. Cichonski, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, June 7, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester. Born in Gardner on January 25, 1940, he was the son of the late Zenon and Sophie (Buraczewski) Cichonski. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958 where he was a member of its football team and was...
Charles Girouard
May 28, 2021
Charles J. Girouard, 75, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021, in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, after an illness. Born in Gardner on September 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Charles C. and Helen S. (Danisienka) Girouard. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1963 and attended Wentworth Institute of Technology and Mount...
Bruce Flaxington
May 24, 2021
Bruce K. Flaxington, 56, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Monday, May 24, 2021, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a long illness.
Born in Boston on March 24, 1965, he was the son of Janet F. (Carrier) Flaxington and the late Kenneth E. Flaxington. He graduated from West Roxbury High School with the Class of 1983. Bruce was a laborer employed by several...
Eddie L. Polk, Sr.
May 22, 2021
Eddie L. Polk, Sr., 71, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg, after an illness.
Born in Springfield on November 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Franklin P. Polk, Jr. and Dorothea (Wimbish) Polk. He graduated from Putnam High School, Springfield. Eddie was a United States Army Vietnam War and Persian Gulf...
Deborah L. Menear
May 22, 2021
Deborah L. (Rocheleau) Menear, 64, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, May 22, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a long illness with her family by her side.
Born in Gardner on October 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Claire (Ducharme) Rocheleau. Deborah was the Owner and Operator of Smiley's Taxi of Gardner for...
Nelson L. Lucier
May 21, 2021
Nelson L. Lucier, 81, of East Templeton, died peacefully Friday, May 21, 2021, in his residence surrounded by his family after an illness.
Born in Templeton on August 19, 1939, he was the son of the late Henry M. and Jennie E. (Thompson) Lucier. Nelson was a laborer employed by Orelo Landscaping of Holden for 4-years before retiring in 1990....
Marsha A. Roy
May 20, 2021
Marsha A. (Blais) Roy, 71, of Gardner, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Thursday, May 20, 2021, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Gardner on January 14, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Florence (Stevenson) Blais. Marsha earned an Associates's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, becoming a Registered Nurse....
Gerald P. Casey
May 17, 2021
Gerald P. Casey, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, May 17, 2021, in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, with his family by his side following an illness.
Born in Gardner on May 23, 1932, he was the son of the late Paul J. and Flora A. (Cormier) Casey. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1950.
Gerald dedicated his...
Janet M. Chaves
May 15, 2021
Janet “Jan” M. (Dufault) Chaves, 65, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, May 15, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her family after an illness.
Born in Marlborough on October 18, 1955, she was the daughter of Sr. Mary Francis (Siniawski) Dufault and the late Richard Dufault. Jan was a graduate of Marlborough High School with the Class of 1974.
Jan...
James P. Pietluck
May 11, 2021
James “Jamie” P. Pietluck, 56, of Rutland, died peacefully Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—Memorial Campus, Worcester, after an illness.
Born in Dudley on April 25, 1965, he was the son of the late Peter and Luba (Stoanova) Pietluck.
Jamie loved watching the movie Grease, dancing, and singing. He was always full of life and loved to...
Helen A. Savoie
May 5, 2021
Helen A. (Augusto) Savoie, 83, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Cambridge on March 24, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Albina (Pacheco) Augusto. She graduated from Ayer-Shirley High School with the Class of 1956. Helen was a Cash Room worker employed by Home Depot...
Bernice A. MacDonald
Apr 28, 2021
Bernice “Bernie” A. (Kozlowski) MacDonald, 97, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Milford Regional Medical Center, Milford, after an illness.
Born in East Templeton on June 6, 1923, was the daughter of the late Walter and Anelia (Rempella) Kozlowski. She grew up in East Templeton and graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1941. Her...
Janet E. Lawrence
Apr 25, 2021
Janet E. (Bergevin) Lawrence, 84, of Templeton, died peacefully Sunday, April 25, 2021, in her residence surrounded by her family after an illness.
Born in Gardner on March 4, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William E. and Jeanne D. (Dumas) Bergevin. Janet was employed by the Food Services Department at Heywood Hospital of Gardner for several years...
Rose A. Dupuis
Apr 22, 2021
Rose A. (Allain) Dupuis, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on February 18, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Edmee (Thibodeau) Allain. Rose was a Sales Clerk employed by Rich’s Department Store of Gardner for 16-years until her...
Alvin C. Rousseau
Apr 20, 2021
Alvin “TI-Boy” C. Rousseau, 84, of Centerville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on February 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Alvin T. and Lea (Boucher) Rousseau. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955, a proud member of the...
Kenneth N. Streeter, Jr.
Apr 19, 2021
Kenneth “Kenny” N. Streeter, Jr., 59, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, April 19, 2021, in his residence.
Born in Gardner on July 15, 1961, he was the son of the late Kenneth N. Streeter, Sr., and Doris M. (Bernard) Streeter.
Kenny loved watching television and being with his friends. He had a passion for helping others and was always willing...
Leah M. Chartier
Apr 10, 2021
Leah M. (Roy) Chartier, 97, of Templeton, died peacefully Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Baldwinville, surrounded by her family.
Born in Gardner on May 14, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edgar G. and Alfreda (Dubuis) Roy. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1941.
Leah was a parishioner of Holy...
George V. Suprenant, Jr.
Apr 7, 2021
George V. Suprenant, Jr., 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.
Born in Worcester on August 6, 1952, he was the son of the late George V. Suprenant, Sr. and Bertha (Wyman) Suprenant.
George was a life member of the Knights of Columbus and was a parishioner of various Catholic...
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