Obituaries

Doris A. Parviainen

Doris A. Parviainen

Feb 24, 2015

Doris A. (Casey) Parviainen, 85, of 99 Bridge Street, Baldwinville, died Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Baldwinille Nursing Home, Baldwinville, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on May 2, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Lucy (Richard) Casey. Doris was a member of the Gardner Chapter of A.A.R.P. and was an...

Theresa M Johnson

Theresa M Johnson

Feb 24, 2015

Theresa M. (Richard) Johnson, 90, of 52 Halford Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday February 24, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, following a brief illness. Theresa was born in Gardner on December 4, 1924, the daughter of the late Jean-Baptiste and Sarah (Richard) Richard. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, and its' Ladies of...

Donald L Racette

Donald L Racette

Feb 24, 2015

Donald L. Racette, 83, who resided at 190 Dudley Road of Templeton for the past 63 years, died peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Life Care Center of Leominster, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on April 23, 1931, he was the son of the late Arthur and Alphonsine (Gagne) Racette . Donald was owner-operator of Racette Dairy Farm...

Robert H"Bob" White

Robert H"Bob" White

Feb 24, 2015

Robert H. "Bob" White, 76, of 150 Old Westminster Road, Hubbardston, died peacefully Tuesday, February 24, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner, following a long illness. Robert was born in Gardner on March 15, 1938, the son of the late Russell and Lillian (Syminouski) White. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1956. Robert was...

Rita M.L. Bourgeois

Rita M.L. Bourgeois

Feb 22, 2015

Rita M.L. "Rugged Rita" (Boucher) Bourgeois, 79, of 19 City Hall Avenue, Gardner died peacefully Sunday, February 22, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Memorial Campus of Worcester, following a long illness. She was born in Minto, N.B. Canada on February 27, 1935, and was raised by Arsene and Obeline Hachey. Rita was the Executive Director of the Community Action...

Ramona M Levesque

Ramona M Levesque

Feb 19, 2015

Ramona M. Levesque, 76, of 64 Jean Street, Gardner, died Thursday, February 19, 2015 in her residence, surrounded by her friends, whom were more like her family, following a long illness. Ramona was born in Salem, MA on May 6, 1938, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary R. (Patrie) Simeon. She was a member of St. Joseph's Church...

Thomas D"Tommy" Fors

Thomas D"Tommy" Fors

Feb 18, 2015

Thomas D. "Tommy" 'T" Fors, 22, of 97 Fernwood Drive, Gardner died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, after being stricken ill at home. He was born in Leominster on November 23, 1992, the son of Davin and Karen (Viens) Fors of Gardner. Tommy was raised in Gardner, and was educated in the Gardner Public School...

Claire D Levesque

Claire D Levesque

Feb 18, 2015

Claire D. Levesque, 64, of 61 Lake Street, Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester. Born in Gardner on July 13, 1950 she was the daughter of the late Rosaire C. and Rita D. (Collette) Levesque. Claire was a member of the Mission Street Congregational Church of Gardner, and she also attended...

Charles "Charlie" Boris

Charles "Charlie" Boris

Feb 16, 2015

Charles "Charlie" Boris, 88, of 547 Central Street, Winchendon, formerly of 44 Yale Street, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 16, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. Born in Gardner on June 9, 1926, he was the son of the late John and Stanislava (Wisnaski) Boris. Charlie was a Fireman with the City of Gardner Fire Department for 30 years,...

Philip R Gallant

Philip R Gallant

Feb 14, 2015

Philip R. Gallant, 58, of 234 Deland Road, Royalston, formerly of 81 Grant Street, Gardner, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester. Philip was born in Gardner on May 10, 1956. He was the son of the late Arthur A. and Lucille L. (St. John) Gallant. He graduated from Gardner High School...

Emile P Cormier

Emile P Cormier

Feb 11, 2015

Emile P. Cormier, 93, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. Born in Gardner on October 18, 1921, he was the son of the late George M. and Syrianne (Maillet) Cormier. Emile was raised and educated in Gardner. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church...

Ulysse R Cormier

Ulysse R Cormier

Feb 10, 2015

Ulysse R. Cormier, 86, of 175 Euclid Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, February 10, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by his family. He was born in St. Damien, N.B. Canada on November 23, 1928, the son of the late Adolph and Ida (Leblanc) Cormier. Ulysse was a machinist employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for 19 years, retiring...

Beverly M"Betty" Stone

Beverly M"Betty" Stone

Feb 7, 2015

Beverly M. "Betty" (Morse) Stone, 88, a resident of 225 Gardner Road, Hubbardston for over 40 years, died Saturday, February 7, 2015 in her daughter's home surrounded by family, following a long illness. Born in Athol on August 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Bayard and Madeline (Bancroft) Morse. Beverly graduated from Athol High School with the...

John R"Goody" Goodrich

John R"Goody" Goodrich

Feb 7, 2015

John R. Goodrich, 30, of Gardner passed away Saturday February 7, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after months of declining health. John was born in Worcester on December 8, 1984, the only child of Kelly M. (Cormier) Goodrich and the late John R. Goodrich. He was raised in Gardner and Petersham. John attended both Oakmont Regional High School of Ashburnham...

Louis J"Lou" Thibeault

Louis J"Lou" Thibeault

Feb 2, 2015

Louis J. "Lou" Thibeault, 89, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, died Monday, February 2, 2015, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a brief illness. Born in Rumford Maine on March 24, 1925, he was the son of the late Sylvestre and Domitille (Comeau) Thibeault . Louis was a pressman employed by Mead Container of Gardner for 25 years, retiring in 1983....

Sophie "Cookie" Beauregard

Sophie "Cookie" Beauregard

Jan 30, 2015

Sophie "Cookie" (Simkiewicz) Beauregard, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 30, 2015 in her residence, following a long illness. Sophie was born in Gardner on September 13, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Vitautos and Stasis (Lakacinski) Simkiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948, and was a member of Holy Spirit Church...

William J"John" Gilbert

William J"John" Gilbert

Jan 28, 2015

William J. "John" Gilbert, 87, of 19 City Hall Avenue, Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a brief illness. William was born in Winchendon on November 19, 1927, the son of the late William L. and Irene (Raymond) Gilbert. He graduated from Murdock High School of Winchendon with the Class of 1945. William was...

John F Morrissey

John F Morrissey

Jan 26, 2015

John F. Morrissey, 81, of 79 Century Way, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 26, 2015 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Gardner on June 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Frederick and Olive (Richard) Morrissey. John was a courier employed by Heywood Hospital of Gardner for 10 years. He was previously employed by V....

Ronald L Roy

Ronald L Roy

Jan 25, 2015

Ronald L. "Ron" Roy, 87, of 391 Whitney Street, Gardner, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, in his residence following a long illness. Born in Templeton on April 28, 1927, he was the son of Edgar and Alfreda (Dubois) Roy. Ronald was a self-employed carpenter prior to retiring in 1989. He attended Gardner High School, and was a member of Holy...

Robert E."Bob" Berry

Robert E."Bob" Berry

Jan 23, 2015

Robert E. Berry, 76, of Gardner, MA, formerly of Troy, NH, died Friday, January 23, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, surrounded by his family, following a long illness. He was born in Fitchburg on May 12, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Eliza (Yon) Berry. Robert graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1957,...