Obituaries

Theodore P. Chojnowski

Theodore P. Chojnowski

Feb 3, 2025

Theodore P. Chojnowski, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 3, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on June 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Karolina (Toruth) Chojnowski. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948. He was a Major in the...

Maria Nault

Maria Nault

Feb 2, 2025

Maria (Terranova) Nault, 87, of Westminster, died peacefully Sunday, February 2, 2025, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness with her family by her side. 

Born in Salemi, Sicily, Italy, on February 3, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Agata (Piazza) Terranova. She was a cook employed by Leominster Hospital for many years until her...

Thomas Brodeur

Thomas Brodeur

Jan 31, 2025

Thomas Brodeur, 84, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, January 31, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 12, 1940, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary C. (Buckley) Brodeur. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Following graduation, Tom enlisted in the United States Coast...

Yvette C. Robillard

Yvette C. Robillard

Jan 30, 2025

Yvette C. (Bourque) Robillard, of Sterling, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Sterling Village, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Scoudouc, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 11, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Rose (Belliveau) Bourque. She was a cafeteria worker employed by Fitchburg Public Schools for 15 years until her...

Alfred Leger

Alfred Leger

Jan 27, 2025

Alfred Leger, 99, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 27, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Barachois, New Brunswick, Canada, on September 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Calixte and Elizabeth (Belliveau) Leger. He immigrated to the United States in 1960. Alfred was laborer employed by Van Huffel of Gardner for...

Linda M. Lizotte

Linda M. Lizotte

Jan 25, 2025

Linda M. (DePaoli) Lizotte, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 25, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in San Jose, California, on December 20, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Vittorio and Assunta (Figone) DePaoli. She graduated from Mountain View (CA) High School with the Class of 1970. Linda was a CNA...

Ernest Babineau

Ernest Babineau

Jan 24, 2025

Ernest Babineau, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness with family by his side. 

Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 6, 1942, he was the son of the late Alexander and Leona (Gaudet) Babineau. Ernest was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran serving from 1968 to 1970,...

David D. Brochu

David D. Brochu

Jan 24, 2025

David D. Brochu, 65, of Westminster, died peacefully Friday, January 24, 2025, in St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Boston, after a short illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on January 1, 1960, he was the son of the late Roger and Mary (MacMillian) Brochu. He graduated from Notre Dame High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1977....

James F. Meagher

James F. Meagher

Jan 21, 2025

James F. Meagher, 72, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, on December 7, 1952, he was the son of the late Charles and Theresa (Mombourquette) Meagher. He graduated from Blackstone-Millville Regional High School with the Class of 1970. James was a United States Army...

Francis A. d'Entremont

Francis A. d'Entremont

Jan 21, 2025

Francis A. d'Entremont, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 21, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and love. 

Born in Gardner on April 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Edward C. and Victoria E. d'Entremont. Fran was a true servant to others, dedicating his life to making the world a better place through his unwavering...

Sheila A. Jalutkewicz

Sheila A. Jalutkewicz

Jan 17, 2025

Sheila Ann (Caouette) Jalutkewicz succumbed to complications from Alzheimer’s after a protracted struggle with the disease on Friday, January 17, 2025. 

Sheila was born on January 11, 1945, in Syracuse, New York, as the first child of Normand R. Caouette and Maxine V. (Forth) Caouette. 

Sheila graduated from Gardner High School in 1963 and went on to earn a BA from the...

Charles W. Latowne

Charles W. Latowne

Jan 15, 2025

Charles W. Latowne, of Fitchburg, formerly of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.

Born in Worcester on December 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Hector J. and Rachel (Willard) Latowne. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the Class of 1956. Charles was a lumber worker employed by Ted Curtis...

Donald R. Girouard

Donald R. Girouard

Jan 12, 2025

Donald R. Girouard, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on October 20, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Yvonne (Charland) Girouard. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. Donald was a United States Navy Veteran serving...

Paul E. Arsenault

Paul E. Arsenault

Jan 12, 2025

Paul E. Arsenault, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gardner on March 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Christopher and Anita (Savoie) Arsenault. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Paul was an automotive parts manager employed by Padula...

Richard J. Gallant

Richard J. Gallant

Jan 7, 2025

Richard J. Gallant, 90, of Gardner, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Hebert) Gallant. After immigrating to the United States, he began a prosperous career working as a roofer and sider for LeBlanc & McCaie and Maki...

John A. Deveau

John A. Deveau

Jan 2, 2025

John A. Deveau, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Boudreau) Deveau. John was a United States Army Korean Era Veteran serving from 1953 to 1955, where he received...

James E. Judycki

James E. Judycki

Dec 31, 2024

James E. Judycki, 74, of Barre, died peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Casper, Wyoming, on September 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Chester and Evelyn Judycki. He graduated from North Brookfield Junior/ Senior High School with the Class of 1968. James was a security guard employed...

Charlene D. Asbury

Charlene D. Asbury

Dec 28, 2024

Charlene D. (Bergeron) Asbury, 82, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Boston on June 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Amelia (Sanicki) Bergeron. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1960. Charlene was a secretary employed...

Peter H. Aalto

Peter H. Aalto

Dec 21, 2024

Peter H. Aalto, 71, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on April 16, 1953, Peter was the son of the late Tauno H. and Joan E. (Dora) Aalto. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the class of 1971 and earned a...

James E. Lambert

James E. Lambert

Dec 21, 2024

James “Jimmy” E. Lambert, 72, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Mashantucket, CT, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Bill Lambert and Fannie (Carney) Thomas. He graduated from Lake Station High School, Addison, IN, with the Class of 1970. Jimmy was a...