Theresa L. Morin
Nov 16, 2023
Theresa L. (Allain) Morin, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on July 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Virginie (Cormier) Allain. She received her GED through Mount Wachusett Community College in 1988. Theresa was a clerk employed by Goodnow...
Walter Mitchell Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Walter Mitchell Sr., 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on May 21, 1944, he was the son of the late James H. Mitchell. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School with the Class of 1962. Walter was a railroad worker employed by B&M Railroad...
Robert S. Hillis Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Robert Stevenson Hillis Jr., 65, of Gardner, formerly Billerica, passed away suddenly in his home, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.
Born in Woburn, July 12, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Rosanne (Grimes) Hillis.
Bob was an employee of Walmart for the last five years and previously worked at Standard Chair in Gardner, Ma.
Bob was...
Marie-Anne C. Quader
Nov 14, 2023
Marie-Anne C. (French) Quader, 74, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after an illness.
Born in Templeton on June 13, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Loretta (Richard) French. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1967. Marie was a secretary employed by Simplex Time...
Oscar N. Lehtonen Jr.
Nov 14, 2023
Oscar N. Lehtonen Jr., 83, of Westminster, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in his home.
Born in New York City, New York, on January 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Oscar N. Lehtonen Sr. and Mary L. (Laakkonen) Lehtonen. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1959 and served in the United States...
Eric J. Richard
Nov 14, 2023
Eric J. Richard, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT.
Born in Saint-Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Albert and Leocadie (Bordage) Richard. Eric worked for Fitchburg Paper Company as a Color Matcher for 20 years until his retirement in 2000.
Eric was...
Robert N. Belliveau
Nov 10, 2023
Robert (Babbits) N. Belliveau, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 10, 2023, at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Born in Gardner on October 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Auguste D. and Marie L. (Doiron) Belliveau. Robert graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1948 and attended Cushing Academy before he was drafted. He...
Randall P. Yakuben
Nov 9, 2023
Randall “Randy” P. Yakuben, 62, of Gardner, sadly passed away Friday, November 9, 2023, in his apartment after suffering lifelong severe head injuries from a car accident at the age of 17.
Born in Gardner on January 25, 1961, Randy would go on to graduate from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1979. He was accepted at Johnson...
Margaret J. Harris
Nov 2, 2023
Margaret “Peggy” J. (Sawyer) Harris, 79, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Born in Winchendon on June 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Florence (Gordon) Sawyer. Peggy spent her life taking care of others. She cared for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Templeton Development Center until she retired. She spent many years...
Jeannette Y. Beland
Oct 31, 2023
Jeannette Y. (Belliveau) Beland, 83, of Leominster, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in UMass Memorial HeathAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.
Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ulysse and Anna (Donelle) Belliveau. She graduated from Sisters of Mercy High School...
Theresa R. Leger
Oct 31, 2023
Theresa R. (Gallant) Leger, 97, of Gardner, died peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.
Born in Rumford, Maine on January 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Lena (Jolin) Gallant. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1942...
Roger E René
Oct 30, 2023
Roger E. René, 70, of Worcester, died peacefully Monday, October 30, 2023, in Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Worcester, after a period of declining health.
Born in Millbury on April 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Dickie) René. He graduated from Millbury High School with the Class of 1971. Roger had many years...
William J. Elias
Oct 30, 2023
William J. Elias, 49, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, October 30, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on February 28, 1974, he was the son of Sandra L. Graf of Gardner and Frank J. Elias.
There are no services.
Memorial Contributions may be made to GAAMHA, Pathway House Program, 208 Coleman Street, Gardner, MA 01440, or on...
Russell T. Jones Jr.
Oct 30, 2023
Russell T. Jones Jr., 74, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, October 30, 2023, in his home.
Born in Acton on August 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Russell T. Jones Sr. and Mary D. (Keefe) Jones. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School with the Class of 1968 and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. Russ was a...
Helen P. Maillet
Oct 29, 2023
Helen P. (Dupre) Maillet, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, after a valiant struggle with dementia.Born in Gardner on February 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Evelyn (Brideau) Dupre. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1952.Helen lost her hand in a car accident at a young age and...
Crystal L. Spofford
Oct 28, 2023
Crystal Lynn Spofford, 38, of Athol, died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in her home.
Born in Leominster on March 5, 1985, she was the daughter of Keith and Cindy (Morris) Spofford of Gardner.
Crystal was a music enthusiast, always having her favorite songs playing. She loved to be outdoors, walking her dog. Crystal’s greatest joy was her family...
Joseph A. Dufour
Oct 27, 2023
Joseph “Joey” Andre Dufour, 42, of Hubbardston, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023.
Born in Methuen on July 1, 1981, he was the son of Andre Dufour and Patricia (Labelle) Cramm. He graduated from Leominster High School with the Class of 1998 and attended culinary classes at Mount Wachusett Community College. Joey was a restaurant manager employed by several area...
Jeffrey P. Goguen
Oct 26, 2023
Jeffrey P. Goguen, 71, of Southbridge, died peacefully Thursday, October 26, 2023, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a 13-year courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Worcester on January 11, 1952, he was the son of the late Henry and Barbara (Quinlisk) Goguen. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1970. He would receive an...
Rita D. Belliveau
Oct 25, 2023
Rita D. (Meunier) Belliveau, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, October 25, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after a period of declining health.
Born in Dieppe, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 15, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Allain) Meunier. Rita was an assembler employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner and Westminster...
Breanne A. Pennington
Oct 22, 2023
Breanne “Breezy” Alece (Hull) Pennington, 30, of Gardner, MA, formerly of Riverside, CA, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 22, 2023, in her home.
Born in Tacoma, Washington, on October 27, 1992, she was the daughter of Robert V. and Elizabeth A. (Handley) Hull of Montgomery, TX. She graduated from Riverside High School and attended Riverside Community College, both in Riverside, CA.
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