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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph R. Andrews
Apr 6, 2020
Joseph “Joe” R. Andrews, 67, of Gardner, died peacefully, Monday, April 6, 2020, in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, with his wife by his side after a short illness
Born in Athol, MA on June 1, 1952, he was the son of the late Ray A. and Bertha I. (Norton) Andrews. He attended Gardner schools, graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Colorado...
Raymond F. LaBelle
Apr 2, 2020
Raymond F. LaBelle, Sr., 82, of Gardner, died unexpectedly, Thursday, April 2, 2020, in his residence.
Born in Leominster on March 12, 1938, he was the son of the late Lewis and Grace (Lambert) LaBelle. He attended Saxon Trade School of Leominster. Raymond was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1955 to 1959. He was a stationary engineer employed...
Veronica J. Fournier
Apr 1, 2020
Veronica J. Fournier, 96, of Baldwinville, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 1, 2020, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville Nursing Home, after a long illness.
Born in Otter River on May 2, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Tadeus and Julia (Lahac) Piascik. She attended Templeton High School. She was an assembler employed by the former Heywood-Wakefield Company for several...
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