Obituaries

Shirley A. Monette

Shirley A. Monette

Jun 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Shirley A Monette, 95, who passed away on June 25, 2024, in her residence at Heywood Wakefield Commons, Gardner, in the loving arms of her entire family.

Shirley was born in Gardner on May 4, 1929, the daughter of William and Aili (Koivu) Smith. She graduated from Gardner High School...

Lorraine J Gallant

Lorraine J Gallant

Jun 21, 2024

Lorraine J. (Collette) Gallant, 96, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Heywood Hospital after a brief illness. Prior to her hospitalization, she resided at Alliance Health of Baldwinville.

Born in Gardner on January 06, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Cormier) Collette. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class...

Roger R. Desolier

Roger R. Desolier

Jun 20, 2024

Roger R. Desolier, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on June 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Lilja (Kangas) Desolier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Roger was a United States Army Korean Era...

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Jun 18, 2024

Sigrid “Cricket” A. (Nelson) Boudreau, 77, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Sigrid was diagnosed with breast cancer 1 year ago, and she faced the illness with bravery and strength. Throughout her treatment, she remained positive and focused on the things that brought her joy. Cruising, shopping, watching her children, grandchildren,...

Roland J. LeClerc

Roland J. LeClerc

Jun 16, 2024

Roland J. LeClerc of Templeton, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in East Templeton on November 6, 1933, he was the son of Albert and Blanche (Lemire) LeClerc. Roland attended Templeton High School but earned his degree from Mahar Regional High School in 1963, after all 6 of his children were...

Wayne E. Elliott Jr.

Wayne E. Elliott Jr.

Jun 12, 2024

Wayne E. Elliott Jr., 87, of Templeton, died peacefully Wednesday, June 12, 2024, after an illness in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Fitchburg on July 7, 1936, he was the son of the late Wayne Sr. and Helen (Fohy) Elliott. He graduated from Petersham High School with the Class of 1954. He was a United States Army Korean...

Jonathan P. Dombek

Jonathan P. Dombek

Jun 11, 2024

Jonathan P. Dombek, 60, of Hopkinton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on November 27, 1963, he was the son of the late Alexander L. and Genevieve L. (Kondrotas) Dombek. Jon was a truck driver employed by L&W Trucking of New Jersey for many years.

Jon was a parishioner of St. Leo’s Church...

Carl F. Wilber Jr.

Carl F. Wilber Jr.

Jun 11, 2024

Carl F. Wilber Jr., 50, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.

Born in Gardner on July 12, 1973, he was the son of the late Carl Sr. and Patricia (LaFosse) Wilber. Carl was incredibly proud to have received his high school GED.

Carl loved playing computer games, making music, and listening to his favorite...

Rita Dymek Beaton

Rita Dymek Beaton

Jun 8, 2024

Rita M. (Dymek) Beaton, 90, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gardner on June 10, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Kazmera (Pszczolski) Dymek. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Rita was a secretary employed by...

Prime V. Robichaud

Prime V. Robichaud

Jun 2, 2024

Prime V. Robichaud, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on February 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Prime O. and Eva (LeBlanc) Robichaud. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1962. Prime was an appliance technician employed by Robichaud & Beauregard,...

Evelyn M. Trinque

Evelyn M. Trinque

Jun 2, 2024

Evelyn M. (Kelley)Trinque, 92, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville after an illness.

Born in Ashland, New Hampshire, on August 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Beulah (Anderson) Kelley. She graduated from Ashland High School with the Class of 1950. She attended Margaret's School of Beauty to learn hairdressing,...

Celia R. Letendre

Celia R. Letendre

May 31, 2024

Celia Ruth (Johnson) Letendre, 98, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 31, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with her family by her side. 

Born in Gardner on February 7, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Agnes V. (Nelson) Johnson. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1944....

Stanley R. Rogalski

Stanley R. Rogalski

May 31, 2024

Stanley Rogalski, 85, of Baldwinville, MA, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2024, following a courageous battle with Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Lewy Body Dementia.

Stan was born in Greenfield, MA, on January 13, 1939, he was a son of Stanley and Veronica (Walusiak) Rogalski.

Stan was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1959-1961, receiving the Good Conduct Medal. Throughout his diverse...

Louise M. McGuire

Louise M. McGuire

May 26, 2024

Louise M. (Manca) McGuire, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness with her family by her side. 

Born in Gardner on April 15, 1930, she was the daughter of the late John and Rose (Cosentino) Manca. Louise was a materials handler employed by Bercon Manufacturing of Gardner for 20 years before her...

Carmelito F. Frades Sr.

Carmelito F. Frades Sr.

May 25, 2024

Carmelito "Carm" F. Frades Sr., 80, of Gardner, departed this life peacefully at home on Saturday, May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and adored cat, Bella.

Born in Magdalena, Philippines, on February 19, 1944, he was the son of the late Felix Sr. and Dorthea (Fuentes) Frades. He graduated from Groton High School with the Class of 1964. Carm...

Antoinette M. LeBlanc

Antoinette M. LeBlanc

May 23, 2024

Antoinette M. (Collette) LeBlanc, 86, of Phillipston, died peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, after a brief illness with her family by her side.

Born in Sainte-Marie, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 20, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Melina (LeBlanc) Collette. Antoinette was an assembler and work coordinator employed by...

Judith M. Burpee

Judith M. Burpee

May 23, 2024

Judith M. (Young) Burpee, 72, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, May 23, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health with her family by her side. 

Born in Athol on July 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mildred (Thomas) Young. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class of...

Marie J. Lambert

Marie J. Lambert

May 21, 2024

Marie J. (Voisine) Lambert, 66, of South Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, May 21, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness with her family by her side. 

Born in Gardner on June 3, 1957, Marie was the daughter of the late Barthy and Almida (Martin) Voisine. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1975. Marie was employed at the...

Richard Leo Zutautas

Richard Leo Zutautas

May 17, 2024

Richard Leo Zutautas, 78, of Arlington, MA, formerly of Gardner, MA, died peacefully Friday, May 17, 2024, at West Roxbury VA Medical Center, West Roxbury, after a period of declining health, with his family by his side. 

Born in Rumford, Maine, on May 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Justin John and Celia (Gallant) Zutautas. He graduated from...

Anne-Marie Manseau

Anne-Marie Manseau

May 15, 2024

Anne-Marie (Trudeau) Manseau, 88, of Gardner, entered peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family after an illness. 

Born in Holyoke on May 25, 1935, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Gisele B. Trudeau. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...