Obituaries

Audrey L. Illhardt

Audrey L. Illhardt

Jan 1, 2016

Audrey Lynn (Adams) Illhardt, 43, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 1, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave N, Worcester. She was born in Heywood Hospital of Gardner on June 16, 1972, the daughter of Wilbur and Susan (Blais) Adams. She lived in Gardner all of her life. Audrey was an animal lover above all else, having a...

Richard C Brassard

Richard C Brassard

Dec 29, 2015

Richard C. Brassard, Jr., 49, of E. Templeton, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, following a long, aggressive battle with Myotonic Dystrophy. Born in Gardner on June 27, 1966, he was the son of Richard C. and Patricia A. (Gallagher) Brassard. Richard graduated in 1985 from Narragansett Regional High School of Baldwinville through the CAPS...

Edward F Krieger III

Edward F Krieger III

Dec 28, 2015

Attorney Edward F. Krieger III, 62, of Ashburnham, formerly of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, December 28, 2015, in his residence after being stricken ill. Born in Long Island, NY on June 9, 1953, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Lillian E. (Meyers) Krieger, Jr. Edward attended Ayer High School, and in 1987 received his GED from...

Louise S Hallgren

Louise S Hallgren

Dec 22, 2015

Louise S. (Lavallee) Hallgren, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in her residence, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on December 27, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Andre and Simonne (Brodeur) Lavallee. Louise graduated from Gardner High School of Gardner with the Class of 1959, and received an Accounting Certificate from Mount Wachusett...

Henry J"Hank" Stickney Sr

Henry J"Hank" Stickney Sr

Dec 21, 2015

Henry J. "Hank" Stickney, Sr., 81, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, December 21, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner, following a brief illness. He was born in Baldwinville on July 22, 1934, the son of the late John and Jennie (Bullock) Stickney. Henry graduated from the former Templeton High School of Templeton with the Class of 1954. He...

Jeannette M Beauregard

Jeannette M Beauregard

Dec 20, 2015

Jeannette M. (Bernier) Beauregard, 87, of 32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, formerly of 89 Rosewood Drive, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, December 20, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner, surrounded by her family. Born in Jaffrey, NH on June 24, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Alma (Coulombe) Bernier. Jeannette was employed by Almay's Department...

Joseph J Bellevue

Joseph J Bellevue

Dec 19, 2015

Joseph J. Bellevue, 59, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, December 19, 2015 in his residence. Born in St. Albans, Vermont on July 28, 1956, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bertha M. (Bessette) Bellevue, Jr. Joseph was employed in the factory of Worcester Valve Company of Worcester for several years. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars, doing...

Rita M Jean

Rita M Jean

Dec 18, 2015

Rita M. (Desmarais) Jean, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, December 18, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner, surrounded by her family. She was born in Gardner on June 11, 1933, the daughter of the late Frank and Mina (Courchene) Desmarais. Rita was a telephone operator employed by New England Telephone and Telegraph of Gardner for ten years,...

Michael P Hill Sr

Michael P Hill Sr

Dec 15, 2015

Michael P. Hill, Sr. 74, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, December 15, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, surrounded by family, following a long illness. Michael was born in Gardner on October 26, 1941, the son of the late Harold and Mildred (Kelley) Hill. He attended Gardner High School of Gardner, and graduated from Saxon Trade School...

Eugene C"Geno" Roberts

Eugene C"Geno" Roberts

Dec 13, 2015

Eugene C. "Geno" Roberts, 54, of Winchendon, died suddenly Sunday, December 13, 2015, in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave North, Worcester, after being stricken ill at home. Born in Boston on August 3, 1961, he was the son of the late Eugene and Rose M. (Bellan) Roberts. He attended Bonar Law Memorial High School in Rexton, N.B., Canada....

Calvin Jon Neely

Calvin Jon Neely

Dec 12, 2015

Calvin Jon Neely, one month old infant son of Matthew R. and Heidi (Kowalski) Neely of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, December 12, 2015 in Boston Children's Hospital. He was born in Gardner on November 3, 2015. Besides his parents, Calvin leaves one brother, Lincoln R. Neely of Fitchburg; paternal grandparents, George and Connie (Leger) Pelletier of Templeton and Ray and...

Victor A"Sonny" Bagdonas

Victor A"Sonny" Bagdonas

Dec 11, 2015

Victor A. "Sonny" Bagdonas, 79, of 165 Sherman Street, Gardner, died Friday, December 11, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on November 30, 1936, he was the son of the late John J. and Stacey (Wingus) Bagdonas. Victor was employed by Simplex Time Recorder as an Inspector for 40 years,...

Erik S Buiwit

Erik S Buiwit

Dec 8, 2015

Erik S. Buiwit, 44, of 336 Parker Street, Gardner died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester. Born in Gardner on July 31, 1971, he was the son of Donald and Yvette (Miller) Buiwit. Erik graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1989. He received his Associates Degree in Business Administration from Mount...

Judith Ann LaBatt

Judith Ann LaBatt

Dec 7, 2015

Judith Ann (Richards) LaBatt, 75, of 236 Ash Street, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, December 7, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave, Worcester, with her husband by her side, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on March 18, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Renie W. and Marion M (Gauthier) Richards. Judith graduated from Gardner...

Joan M Kelly

Joan M Kelly

Nov 29, 2015

Joan M. (Hallihan) Kelly, 81, a resident of Ashburnham since 1995, died peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2015 in her residence surrounded by family, following a brief illness. Born in West Brighton, Staten Island, NY on May 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William and Estelle (Rumph) Hallihan. Joan graduated from Curtis High School of Staten Island and...

Nathan J Boudreau

Nathan J Boudreau

Nov 23, 2015

Nathan J. Boudreau, 54, of Lantana, Florida, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, November 23, 2015, in his residence, following a brief battle with cancer. Born in Laconia, NH on August 30, 1961, he was the son of Charles Boudreau and Helen (Hollins) (Boudreau) Sanchagrin. Nathan graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1979. Prior to moving to...

Rene R LaRoche

Rene R LaRoche

Nov 22, 2015

Rene R. LaRoche, 87, of 19 Old Oak Avenue, Westminster, died Sunday, November 22, 2015 in HealthAlliance Hospital of Leominster, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on August 3, 1928, he was the son of the late Leon and Rose (Ducharme) LaRoche. He was a self-employed upholsterer who owned and operated R & C LaRoche Upholstering of Gardner for...

Mary J Boucher

Mary J Boucher

Nov 19, 2015

Mary J. (Richard) Boucher, 95, of 27 South School Street, Ashburnham, formerly of 26 Leo Drive, Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 19, 2015 in The Highlands of Fitchburg, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Born in Woodland, Maine on December 8, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Jude and Exilda (Cormier) Richard. Mary received her GED...

Alice I Murray

Alice I Murray

Nov 13, 2015

Alice I. (Babineau) Murray, 84, 125 Connors Street, Gardner, formerly of 31 Middle Road, Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 13, 2015 in her residence with her husband by her side, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Gardner on December 18, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Adelard and Laura (Careau) Babineau. She was employed by...

Juliette M Bennett

Juliette M Bennett

Nov 5, 2015

Juliette M. (Richard) Bennett, 88, of 1199 John Fitch Highway, Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 5, 2015 in the Golden Living Center of Fitchburg. Born in Gardner on April 4, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Mark and Adele (Cormier) Richard. Juliette was a member of Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of...