Obituaries

Alda M Robichaud

Alda M Robichaud

Jul 11, 2015

Alda M. Robichaud of Gardner, MA entered eternal life on July 11, 2015. Alda was born and raised in Gardner, the daughter of John and Bessie (Wondzell) Waitiekus. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1946 and married Raymond "Pete" Robichaud on June 23, 1951. Alda leaves one daughter, Helen Robichaud of Wellesley, three sons - Raymond Robichaud and his...

Bertha Arsenault

Bertha Arsenault

Jul 11, 2015

Bertha (Belliveau) Arsenault, 83, of Gardner died peacefully, Saturday, July 11, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner, surrounded by her family. Born in Bouctouche N.B. Canada on July 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Geneva (Cormier) Belliveau. Bertha was a Home Health Aid for the former Gardner Visiting Nursing Association (GVNA Healthcare, Inc.),...

Joseph C Pilesky

Joseph C Pilesky

Jul 3, 2015

Joseph C. Pilesky, 90, of 116 Church Street, Gardner died Friday, July 3, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Fitchburg on February 19, 1925, the son of the late Antany and Banaditka (Labuk) Pilesky. He was a United States WWII Army Veteran and received the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, European African...

Robert J"Bobby" Richard

Robert J"Bobby" Richard

Jul 1, 2015

Robert J. "Bobby" Richard, 74, of West Side House of Worcester, died Thursday, July 1, 2015 in St. Vincent Hospital of Worcester, following a long battle with physical and mental issues. Born in Gardner on September 7, 1940, he was the son of the late Auguste and Alminie (Gallant) Richard. Robert graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...

Frank "Grut" Griczika Jr

Frank "Grut" Griczika Jr

Jun 28, 2015

Frank "Grut' Griczika, Jr., 99, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 28, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner following a long illness. Born in Gardner on July 30, 1915, he was the son of the late Frank and Stephanie (Hardacewicz) Griczika. Frank attended Gardner High School. He was a United States WWII Navy Veteran and received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign...

Robert D"Rob" Wihtelin

Robert D"Rob" Wihtelin

Jun 26, 2015

Robert D. "Rob" Wihtelin, 51, of Gardner died peacefully Friday, June 26, 2015 in his residence, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Fitchburg on March 25, 1964, the son of Ronald O. and the late Janet T. (Membrino) Wihtelin. Rob graduated from St. Bernard's High School with the Class of 1982. He began his career in...

Ernest F Boucher

Ernest F Boucher

Jun 24, 2015

It is with sadness the family announces the passing of Ernest Frederick Boucher, loving husband of 44 years to Dorina (Leblanc) Boucher, which occurred on Wednesday June 24, 2015, at Bobby's Hospice of Canada, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born 1937 in Minto, N.B. Canada, he was the son of the late Adelard and Lena (Cormier) Boucher. Ernest was...

Eileen T. Bray

Eileen T. Bray

Jun 23, 2015

Eileen T. (Suchoski) Bray, 63, of 349 Pleasant St., Gardner died June, 23rd, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester following a long illness. Born in Gardner on October 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Dorothy (Malvey) Suchoski. Eileen graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1969 and was a member of Our Lady...

Marenka A Bouthot

Marenka A Bouthot

Jun 14, 2015

Marenka A. (Multrus) Bouthot, 85, of Hubbardston, formerly of East Templeton, died peacefully Sunday, June 14, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, following a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia on August 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Vaclav and Marie (Zackova) Multrus. Marenka received her early education in Czechoslovakia. She later attended Mount Wachusett Community College of...

Ronald J.A."Ron" Charland

Ronald J.A."Ron" Charland

Jun 12, 2015

Ronald J.A. "Ron" Charland, 74, of Winchendon, died Friday, June 12th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Born in Fitchburg on March 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Aurele E. and Doris Y. (Rochon) Charland. He attended Gardner High School of Gardner and was a member of Holy Cross Church of Templeton. He was Past...

Troy E. LeBlanc

Troy E. LeBlanc

Jun 12, 2015

Troy E. LeBlanc, 24, of 81 Greenwood Street, Gardner died Friday, June 12, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, after self-medicating his problems. Troy was born in Gardner on June 16, 1990, the son of John M. LeBlanc and Sue (Richard) (LeBlanc) Doiron. He attended Gardner High School, and was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church...

Jaylin R. Johnson

Jaylin R. Johnson

Jun 9, 2015

Jaylin R. Johnson, 7 week old infant daughter of Joshua Johnson and Ryan Lawrence of Petersham, died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Jaylin was born in Gardner on April 16, 2015. Besides her parents, she leaves two brothers, Jack and Jase Johnson of Petersham; maternal grandparents, Jeff and Tracy (Perini) Lawrence; paternal grandparents, Ernie Johnson, Jr. of Winchendon and Jackie...

Kathleen A Maillet

Kathleen A Maillet

May 29, 2015

Kathleen A. (Elola) Maillet, 76, of 15 Old County Road, Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, May 29, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center of Worcester, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Kathleen was born in Gardner on July 6, 1939, the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Kurikka) Elola. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class...

Aline L Richard

Aline L Richard

May 27, 2015

Aline L. (Royer) Richard, 85, of Gardner, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, after a long and courageous battle with diabetes. Born in St. Jacques, Canada on August 28, 1929, she was the daughter of Alex and Diane Royer. Aline moved to Gardner as a child and lived here most of her...

Doris E Roy

Doris E Roy

May 17, 2015

Doris E. (Brouillet) Roy, 82, of 32 Hospital Hill Road, Gardner, formerly of 251 Park Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, May 17, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner. Born in Gardner on April 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Clement and Exilda (LeBlanc) Brouillet. Doris graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951....

Diane M Guertin

Diane M Guertin

May 12, 2015

Diane M. (Couture) Guertin, 65, of 32 Morgan Road, Hubbardston, died Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave., Worcester, following a brief illness. Diane was born in Gardner on May 14, 1949, the daughter of the late Robert and Sylvia (LeBlanc) Couture. She graduated in 1967 from Gardner High School. Diane was employed in the offices...

John E Heisson

John E Heisson

May 10, 2015

John E. Heisson, 87, of 51 Bennett Road, Fitchburg, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, following a brief illness. John was born in Fitchburg on May 20, 1927, the son of the late Urho and Helmi (Lakso) Heisson. He graduated from Fitchburg High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1945 and immediately joined the...

Earl F Griffin

Earl F Griffin

May 8, 2015

Earl F. Griffin, 81, of 85 Ken Drive, Gardner, died Friday, May 8, 2015 in The Reservoir Center for Health and Rehabilitation of Marlborough, following a long illness. Born in Revere on October 25, 1933, he was the son of the late William and Mercia (Chainey) Griffin. Earl graduated from Revere High School with the Class of 1951. He earned...

Lawrence E"Larry" Leroy

Lawrence E"Larry" Leroy

Apr 24, 2015

Lawrence E. "Larry" Leroy, Jr, 88, of 32 Mayo Drive, Holden, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, April 24, 2015 in Holden Rehab and Nursing Center, Holden. Born in Gardner on March 27, 1927, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Olive C. (Hill) Leroy. Larry graduated from Gardner High School of Gardner with the Class of 1944....

Ronald E"Ronnie" Albee

Ronald E"Ronnie" Albee

Apr 21, 2015

Ronald E. "Ronnie" Albee, 87, of 108 Pelley Street, Gardner, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in his home, in the presence of his loving family. He was born January 12, 1928, the son of the late Ray and Nellie (Kenney) Albee. Ronnie graduated Pro-Merito from Gardner High School with the Class of 1946. He was a lifelong resident of Gardner,...