Obituaries

Dec 14, 2020

Aud S. (Hagen) Froystein, 89, of Athol, formerly of Rockport, passed away, Monday, December 14, 2020, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after an illness.

Born in Manger, Norway, on February 13, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Theodor and Johanna (Smith) Hagen. Aud was the proprietor of Aud Froystein Antiques which she operated in Rockport for several years....

Dec 12, 2020

Alyce A. (Vermette) LeBlanc, 78, of Gardner, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on May 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Onesiphore “Lefty” and Anna (Krasawski) Vermette. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1960. Alyce was an assembler employed by Maki Corporation...

Dec 11, 2020

Dec 11, 2020

Ruth A. (Nash) Frigon, 75, of Gardner, died Friday, December 11, 2020, in Berkshire Medical Center, Pittsfield of complications from COVID-19.

Ruth was born to Paul and Stella Nash on April 21, 1945 in Winchendon. She graduated from Murdock High School and earned her LPN from Gardner State Hospital. She spent her nursing career working in nursing homes in the...

Dec 11, 2020

Rita M. Guertin “Ri”, 33, of Ashburnham, died peacefully, Friday, December 11, 2020.

Rita was born in Fitchburg on April 8, 1987. Rita attended the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District and obtained her GED. She earned a certificate as a Medical Assistant from the Salter School as well as receiving a certificate in Phlebotomy.  At the time of her death, Rita...

Dec 10, 2020

Tracy A. Harworth, 51, of Brookline, died unexpectedly, Thursday, December 10, 2020.

Born in Boston on July 8, 1969, she was the daughter of the late Jeffrey and Geraldine (Ricketts) Harworth.

There are no services scheduled.

Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please reference in memory of Tracy A. Harworth

Dec 9, 2020

Kenneth (Ken) Blanchard DeRoy, 60, of Gardner, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at his home on December 9, 2020, comforted by his loving wife, Michelle, and his dear family. Ken’s valiant battle with brain cancer showed his courage in always facing life's challenges with a smile.  

Ken was born in Norfolk, Virginia on November 10, 1960. He was the third...

Dec 5, 2020

Nadia I. (Gauvin) Hachey, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully, Saturday, December 5, 2020, in her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 31, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Edgar T. and Annie (Cormier) Gauvin. Nadia was a stockroom clerk employed by Digital Equipment Corporation for 5-years before her retirement...

Dec 5, 2020

Thomas S. Racine, 21, of Gardner, died unexpectedly, Saturday, December 5, 2020, in UMass Memorial Medical Center University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Gardner on January 6, 1999, he was the son of Ayesha Coaxum and the late Joshua L. Racine. Thomas worked as a sandwich artist employed by Subway of Gardner for several years.

Thomas lived life to the fullest...

Dec 3, 2020

Francis J. Leger, 71, of Fitchburg, died peacefully, Thursday, December 3, 2020, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on February 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Alyre and Florence (Collette) Leger. Francis worked in the packaging room at GAAMAH, Inc., of Gardner for several years.

Francis was a parishioner of Annunciation...

Dec 1, 2020

Alexander L. “Al” Pepper, 78, of Hubbardston, passed away, Monday, December 1, 2020, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a brief illness.

Born in Boston on April 7, 1942 he was the son of the late Louis and Katherine (Stracuzzi) Pepper. Al graduated from Boston Technical High School with the Class of 1960, and later earned a Bachelor of...

Nov 30, 2020

Richard L. “Dick” Allard, 77, of Gardner, died peacefully, Monday, November 30, 2020, in his residence.

Born in Gardner on May 11, 1943, he was the son of the late Sylvio F. and Irene M. (Montville) Allard. He graduated from Notre Dame High School, Worcester, with the Class of 1961. Dick worked as a salesman employed by Sherman Williams for...

Nov 29, 2020

Gilbert Rollins “Rollin” Nevin, 91, of Gardner, formerly of Charlestown, RI, died peacefully, Sunday, November 29, 2020, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Meriden, CT, on October 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Gilbert S. and Emma (Sedgwick) Nevin. He graduated from Meriden High School with the Class of 1949. Rollin...

Nov 23, 2020

Valmond J. “Val” Ouellet, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully, Monday, November 23, 2020, in his residence, surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Saint-Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on September 22, 1944, he was the son of the late Fidele and Rita (Maillet) Ouellet. Val was a siding applicator employed by George Ouellet Siding for several years until his...

Nov 21, 2020

Yvonne (Cote) Cormier, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020, in Wachusett Manor, Gardner, with her family by her side after an illness. 

Born in Gardner on June 18, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Edward V. and Marion (Babcock) Cote. Yvonne was a molder employed by E.B. Kingman Co. of Leominster for 20 years until...

Nov 17, 2020

Huberte M. “Bertha” “Bertie” (Maillet) Martin, 105, of Manchester, NH, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Mt. Carmel Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Manchester, NH, after an illness.

Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 23, 1915, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lydie (Bernard) Maillet immigrating from Canada to the United States...

Nov 16, 2020

Jeffrey R. Stone, 61, of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly, Monday, November 16, 2020, in his residence after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert G. and Beverly (Morse) Stone. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of 1976. Jeffrey was an inspector employed by Simplex Time Recorder for...

Nov 15, 2020

Victoria M. (Pagnotto) Mandarano, 96, of Gardner, passed away, Sunday, November 15, 2020, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.

Born in Leominster on November 10, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Sylvia (Occhipinti) Pagnotto. She graduated from Leominster High School with the Class of 1942. Victoria was a legal administrative assistant employed by the...

Nov 9, 2020

Germaine (Vautour) Comeau, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully, Monday, November 9, 2020, in her residence with her family by her side.

Born in Saint-Ignace, NB, Canada, on September 6, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Eleanor (Gallant) Vautour. After graduating from high school, Germaine earned an Associate's Degree as a licensed practical nurse. Prior to her...

Nov 8, 2020

Garrett R. Plaisted, 41, of Beverly, died peacefully, Sunday, November 8, 2020, in St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton, with his family by his side.

Born in Boston on February 2, 1979, he was the son of Harold R. and Dale M. (Jordan) Plaisted of Templeton. He graduated from Needham High School with the Class of 1997 and from Montserrat College...