Obituaries

Cyril J. Richard

Cyril J. Richard

Aug 16, 2024

Cyril J. Richard, 85, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, August 16, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Born in Acadieville, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edmee (Johnson) Richard. Cyril was a sander employed by Nichols & Stone of Gardner...

Nancy H. Nyman

Nancy H. Nyman

Aug 15, 2024

Nancy H. Nyman, 74, of Ashburnham, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in her home.

Born in Gardner on August 09, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Wesockes) Storm. She graduated from Narragansett High School in 1969. She was a housekeeper for much of her life, most recently employed by Wachusett Rehab and Nursing Center...

Phillip R. Cormier

Phillip R. Cormier

Aug 14, 2024

Phillip R. Cormier, 69, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center- Leominster Hospital, after a period of declining health.

Born in Winchendon on February 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph “Ray” and M. Rachel (Arsenault) Cormier. He graduated from Gardner High with the Class of 1973 followed by...

Lillian G. Yost

Lillian G. Yost

Aug 12, 2024

Lillian G. (Faria) Yost, 86, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024, in her home.

Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on September 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Bernier) Faria. She attended the Ellis School in Cambridge. Lillian was a lab assistant employed by Brandeis University in Waltham for several years prior to...

James R. Roy

James R. Roy

Aug 10, 2024

James R. “Pee-Wee” Roy, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 11, 1934, he was the son of the late James W. and Marguerite (Ouellet) Roy. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1953. After graduating high school, James proudly enlisted...

Robert J. Ginn Jr.

Robert J. Ginn Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Robert J. Ginn Jr., 78, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Bailey) Ginn. He graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, NE. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree...

Ronald S. Richard

Ronald S. Richard

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald S. Richard, 61, of Athol, died peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on September 15, 1962, he was the son of Cyril J. Richard of Gardner and the late Rina M. (Babineau) Richard. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical welding program in...

James B. Morrell

James B. Morrell

Aug 3, 2024

James B. Morrell, 61, of Marlborough, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center- Marlborough Hospital, after a period of declining health.

Born in Malden on February 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Andrew H. and Madelon L. (Sabean) Morrell. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of...

Hannah Headley

Hannah Headley

Aug 2, 2024

Hannah Headley, 32, of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Born in Fitchburg on September 29, 1991, she was the daughter of Vicky (Galvan) Hildreth and the late Garvin Headley Sr. Hannah grew up in Gardner, attending Gardner Public Schools and receiving her GED. She graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. She was a PCA employed...

Rudolph Sosa

Rudolph Sosa

Jul 30, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Sosa, 79, of Gardner, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness.

Born in Gary, Indiana, on January 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rita (Flores) Sosa. He graduated from River Forest High School with the Class of 1964 and enlisted in the United States...

Samantha L. Comeau

Samantha L. Comeau

Jul 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Samantha Lynn Comeau, who was taken from us on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 33. 

Born in Leominster on April 5, 1991, she was the daughter of Michael J. Comeau and Donna M. Leger, both of Gardner. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 2009 and received...

Cailin Van Oudenaren

Cailin Van Oudenaren

Jul 29, 2024

Cailin (Clair) Van Oudenaren, 62, of Templeton, died peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her husband by her side. 

Born in Woodstock, Connecticut, on October 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Constance (Millett) Clair. She graduated from Woodstock Academy with the Class of 1980. Cailin was a Cafeteria Supervisor employed by the...

Daniel F. Urato

Daniel F. Urato

Jul 25, 2024

Daniel F. Urato, 62, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. 

Born in Marlborough on February 19, 1962, he was the son of the late James V. and Jean P. (Laraveir) Urato. He graduated from Marlborough High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a medic from 1980 to 1987, where he received...

Rev. David R. Cote

Rev. David R. Cote

Jul 23, 2024

Rev. David R. Cote, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with his family by his side. 

Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Roderick and Helen (Skoglund) Cote. He attended Willimantic Public Schools and graduated from Windham CT High School with the Class of...

Jose L. Ortiz

Jose L. Ortiz

Jul 23, 2024

Jose L. Ortiz, 55, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness. 

Born in The Bronx, New York, on December 28, 1968, he was the son of Jose Ortiz and Sonia Figueroa. He attended New York City Public Schools. He was a recovery coach employed by Restoration Recovery Center, Inc. of...

Roger P. Byron

Roger P. Byron

Jul 16, 2024

Roger Philip Byron, 52, of Gardner, died in an automobile accident in Royalston, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on his way to go fishing at Tully Lake.

Born in Fitchburg on January 9th, 1972, he was the son of the late Roger Victor Byron and Sandra Kay (Sweeney) Kozlowski. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 1990. He had worked for...

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jul 16, 2024

Jeanne M. (Hamel) Bubnel, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Loretta (Robichaud) Hamel. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Jeanne was a beautician and the sole proprietor of Jeanne’s Hair...

Patricia E. Elliott

Patricia E. Elliott

Jul 10, 2024

Patricia E. Elliott, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness. 

Born in Athol on February 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Exton and Pauline (Reece) Elliott. She graduated from New Salem Academy with the Class of 1969. Patricia was a veterinary assistant VCA Adams Animal Hospital...

Roland E. Stone

Roland E. Stone

Jul 6, 2024

Roland E. Stone, 83, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on July 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Evelyn G. (Tukey) Stone. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Roland was an analyst for Digital...

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Leonard B. "Lenny" Robinson Sr, 85, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in hospice care at Alliance Health of Baldwinville after a valiant 6-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. 

Born in Clinton on February 01, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Coppenrath) Robinson. He graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of...