Obituaries

Margaret C. Morse- Jandris

Margaret C. Morse- Jandris

May 10, 2020

Margaret C. (MacDonald) Morse Jandris, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, May 10, 2020, in the Sterling Village Long Term Care Center, Sterling.

Born in New Castle, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 26, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie (Russell) (Thayer) MacDonald.

She was predeceased by her husband Albert C. Jandris, who died in 2001,...

Michael J. LeBlanc

Michael J. LeBlanc

May 9, 2020

Michael J. “Mike” LeBlanc, 57, of Dorchester, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly, Saturday, May 9, 2020, at his residence, after a long battle with heart failure.

Born in Athol on January 31, 1963, he was the son of Roger R. and Patricia (Battaini) LeBlanc. He was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 1982, where he excelled...

Judith M. Brooks

Judith M. Brooks

May 6, 2020

Judith M “Judi” (Powers) Brooks, 71, of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in her residence after a long battle with cancer with her family by her side.

Born in Hartford, CT, on March 21, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Milton F. and Flora (Morrow) Powers. She was a graduate of Pioneer Valley Regional School, Northfield,...

Masae Hodges

Masae Hodges

May 5, 2020

Masae (Kinjo) Hodges, 73, of Gardner, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Japan on January 2, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Masahiro and Toshi Kinjo. She was a graduate of Naha High School in Japan with the Class of 1965.

Masae was a devoted Buddhist and practiced...

Andrew H. Morrell

Andrew H. Morrell

May 1, 2020

Andrew H. Morrell, 83, of Leominster, formerly of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Friday, May 1, 2020, in the Keystone Center, Leominster, after a long illness.

Born in Nova Scotia, Canada, on February 27, 1937, he was the son of the late James and Rose (Delaney) Morrell. Andrew was a packer employed by Standard Chair of Gardner for 17-years until his retirement...

Peter P. Kasper

Peter P. Kasper

Apr 28, 2020

Peter P. “Pete” Kasper, 83, of Baldwinville, died suddenly, Tuesday, April 28, 2020, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken ill at home.

Born in Gardner on February 13, 1937, he was the son of the late Francis and Sophie T. (Coobic) Kasper. He was a graduate of Templeton High School with the Class of 1954. He was a United...

Matthew A. Berry

Matthew A. Berry

Apr 28, 2020

Matthew A. "Matt" Berry, 47, of Winchendon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA.

Born in Bremerhaven, Bremen, Germany, on October 5, 1972, he was the son of the late Charles Berry and Cindy (Foley) Berry Post. He graduated with the Class of 1991 from Keene High School in Keene, NH, and received...

Richard R. Martin

Richard R. Martin

Apr 27, 2020

Richard R. “Dick” Martin, 76, of Winchendon, died peacefully, Monday, April 27, 2020 in Fitchburg HealthCare, after an illness.

Born in Fitchburg on March 5, 1944, he was the son of the late Ralph Raymond and Alphonsine Eva (Surrette) Martin. Dick was a mechanic employed by the City of Fitchburg Department of Public Works Department for several years until his...

Darrell J. Fuller

Darrell J. Fuller

Apr 24, 2020

Darrell J. Fuller, 76, of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Friday, April 24, 2020, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born Washburn, Maine on February 11, 1944, he was the son of the late Horace and Della (Martin) Fuller. Darrell worked as an electrician employed by Avery- Dennison of Fitchburg for several years until his retirement in 2000.

He was a...

Paul D. Geoffroy

Paul D. Geoffroy

Apr 21, 2020

Paul D. Geoffroy, 69, of Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in his residence after a long battle with heart disease.

Born in Lowell on October 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Gerard and Alice (Chaput) Geoffroy. He was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1968 and received his Associate's Degree...

Karen M. Hallett

Karen M. Hallett

Apr 21, 2020

Karen M. (Cormier) Hallett, 69, of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in her residence after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 9, 1950, she was the daughter of the Edith (Meehan) Pratt and the late Aldege Cormier. She was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 1968. Karen was a dietary aide employed by...

John G. Zimmerman

John G. Zimmerman

Apr 21, 2020

John George Zimmerman, 84, of Beverly, MA, passed away, Tuesday, April 21, 2020, in Beverly Hospital due to complications from pneumonia and COVID-19. Whether you called him John, Dad, Cousin, Uncle, or “Snappy,” everyone knew him to have a great smile and a super story to tell.

John was a larger than life personality, best known for his work as...

Leo J. Bourret

Leo J. Bourret

Apr 15, 2020

Leo J. Bourret, 87, of Gardner, lost his battle with Alzheimer’s disease on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Gardner on February 27, 1933, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Agnes (Charbonneau) Bourret. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1952 and in 1965, graduated from Worcester...

Donna Simpson

Donna Simpson

Apr 15, 2020

Donna Simpson, 58, of Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 15, 2020, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on February 21, 1962, she was the daughter of George A. Cormier and Lorraine (LaVoie) Richard.

Donna loved going to the Paramount Café in Gardner. She had a kind heart and always meant well. She had a unique...

Ronald "Ron" L. Hamel

Ronald "Ron" L. Hamel

Apr 12, 2020

Ronald L. “Ron” Hamel, 70, of Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, April 12, 2020, in his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born in Gardner on August 3, 1949, he was the son of the late Alexis J. and Constance (Langlois) Hamel. Ron was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1967 and would later attend trade school...

Michael "Mitch" P. Koziol

Michael "Mitch" P. Koziol

Apr 11, 2020

Michael P. “Mike” “Mitch” Koziol, 68, of Templeton, died peacefully, Saturday, April 11, 2020, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on Gardner on May 8, 1951, he was the son of the late John J. Koziol Sr. and Shirley (Tootil) Koziol. Mitch was a graduate of Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of...

Theresa R. Lafortune

Theresa R. Lafortune

Apr 10, 2020

Theresa R. (Boucher) Lafortune, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, April 10, 2020, in her residence after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on March 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Romuald and Anita (Houde) Boucher. She was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 1945 and later attended Gardner State Hospital School for...

Elizabeth A. Lund

Elizabeth A. Lund

Apr 9, 2020

Elizabeth A. Lund, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully, Thursday, April 9, 2020, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

Born in Brattleboro, VT, on March 14, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Margaret (Laughton) Eddy. She graduated from Hinsdale High School, Hinsdale, NH, with the Class of 1963.

Elizabeth enjoyed reading and working on puzzles—especially crossword puzzles.

Elizabeth...

Alvine R. Bouchard

Alvine R. Bouchard

Apr 8, 2020

Alvine R. (Martin) Bouchard, 90, of Baldwinville, formally of Gardner, died peacefully in Alliance Health at Baldwinville on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. 

Born on April 15, 1929, in St. Basil, New Brunswick, Canada, to the late Alfred and Christine (Bois) Martin. Alvine was the co-owner with her husband, Ronald, of Bouchard’s Floor Covering, for over 30-years.

She was a member...

Joyce Ellen Presley-Davis

Joyce Ellen Presley-Davis

Apr 7, 2020

Joyce Ellen Presley-Davis, 90, of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a long illness.

Born in Maryville, TN, on February 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Kathleen Presley. She was a licensed practical nurse in Florida for several years until her retirement.

Joyce is survived by two daughters...