Obituaries

Morris M Ritter

Morris M Ritter

Oct 19, 2014

Morris M. Ritter, 83, of 51 Hospital Road, Baldwinville , formerly of 50 Pine Street and 61 Lake Street, Gardner died peacefully Sunday, October 19, 2014 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home, Baldwinville. Morris was born in Boston on September 12, 1931, the son of the late Louis and Lena (Cohen) Ritter. In his earlier years, Morris was a custodial worker...

Thomas E."Tom" Gallant

Thomas E."Tom" Gallant

Oct 15, 2014

Thomas E. "Tom" Gallant, 70, of 590 West Street, Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, October 15, 2014 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Rhode Island on April 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Edward T. and Odile (Donnelle) Gallant. Thomas graduated from the former Fitchburg Vocational School in 1962. He was a mechanical engineer employed...

Ronald L LaRoche

Ronald L LaRoche

Oct 14, 2014

Ronald L. LaRoche, 76, of 19 City Hall Avenue, Gardner died suddenly Tuesday, October 14, 2014 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after being stricken ill at his residence. Ronald was born in Springfield, MA on April 4, 1938, the son of the late Leo and Alberta (Harmon) LaRoche. He was employed by Moduform, Inc. of Fitchburg for several...

Maurice B."Moose" Miller

Maurice B."Moose" Miller

Oct 12, 2014

Maurice B. "Moose" Miller, 72, who resided for the past 46 years in the home he built at 55 Otter River Road, Templeton, died suddenly Sunday, October 12, 2014 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. He was born in Gardner on December 31, 1941, the son of the late Maurice A. and Yvonne (Deschnes) Miller. Maurice graduated from Narragansett Regional High School,...

Daniel J LeBlanc

Daniel J LeBlanc

Oct 9, 2014

Daniel J. "Dan" LeBlanc, 51, of 244 Chestnut Street, Athol died unexpectedly Thursday, October 9, 2014 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester. Born in Gardner on March 20, 1963, he was the son of the late Larry and Lorretta (Young) LeBlanc. Daniel was a cook, most recently employed by the former Ill Italiano's Restaurant of Winchendon. He was...

Roland W. Jean

Roland W. Jean

Oct 2, 2014

Roland W. Jean, 87, who resided at 28 A Street, Gardner since 1967, died Thursday, October 2, 2014, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on September 2, 1927, he was the son of the late Victor J. and Delina M. (Houde) Jean. Roland was educated at St. Joseph High School Seminary...

Robert J Holden

Robert J Holden

Sep 28, 2014

Robert J. Holden, 69, of 75 Jean Street, Gardner, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Robert was born in Gardner on December 3, 1944, the son of the late Edward and Marion (LaChance ) Holden. He retired in 1995, and was previously employed by Simplex...

Scott A Johnson

Scott A Johnson

Sep 24, 2014

Scott A. Johnson, 50, of 26 Minuteman Drive, Templeton, would like everyone to know that he died. Scott passed away Wednesday, September 24th, in his residence following a struggle with cancer. Born in Gardner on May 8, 1964, he was the son of the late Ernie Johnson and the late Gloria (Valia) Johnson. Scott attended Narragansett Regional High School, Baldwinville....

Richard J"Rick" Minton

Richard J"Rick" Minton

Sep 23, 2014

Richard J. "Rick" Minton, 54, of 157 Logan Street, Gardner died unexpectedly, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Gardner. Born in Lowell on November 18, 1959, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Joanne (Genereux) Minton. Richard was a truck driver employed by the former Wachusett Lumber Company of Hubbardston. He attended Alvirne High School of Hudson, NH....

Cory R Jameson

Cory R Jameson

Sep 23, 2014

Cory R. Jameson, 31, of 92 Union Street, Holden, died unexpectedly Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Worcester. Cory was born in Gardner on July 30, 1983, the son of Keith and Kelli (Rocheleau) Jameson. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School of Fitchburg with the Class of 2001. Cory later attended Quinsigamond Community College of Worcester. He was a...

Myrtle E. Hullette

Myrtle E. Hullette

Sep 23, 2014

Myrtle E. (Smith) Hullette, 81, of 37 Birch Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 23, 2014 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing of Gardner, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on May 3, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian (Maynard) (Smith) Colby. Myrtle graduated from the former Templeton High School of Templeton with the Class...

Marie J Sabettini

Marie J Sabettini

Sep 16, 2014

Marie J. (Poirier) Sabettini, 83, of 50 Pine Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, September 16, 2014 in her residence, following a brief illness. Marie was born in Gardner on May 28, 1931, the daughter of the late Philip and Amelia (Boudreau) Poirier. Marie was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Gardner. She was also a member of...

Andrew J."Andy, Petco" Langlois

Andrew J."Andy, Petco" Langlois

Aug 29, 2014

Andrew J. "Andy", "Petco" Langlois, 25, of 58 Chapman Park, Gardner died Friday, August 29, 2014 in Fletcher Allen Hospital, Burlington, VT, with his family by his side, following injuries sustained in a bicycling accident. Andy was born on May 29, 1989, the son of John and Nellie Anne (Kwasny) Langlois of Gardner. At the time of his death he...

Edmond J"Eddy" Johnson

Edmond J"Eddy" Johnson

Aug 26, 2014

Edmond J. "Eddy" Johnson, 78, of 95 Bayberry Lane, Gardner, formerly of 189 Woodland Avenue, Gardner, died suddenly Tuesday, August 26, 2014, after being stricken ill. Born in Gardner on October 12, 1935, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Richard) Johnson. Edmond was a Police Officer employed by the City of Gardner for 30 years, retiring...

Donald R. Bourgeois

Donald R. Bourgeois

Aug 25, 2014

Donald R. Bourgeois, 35, of 58 Leamy Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Monday, August 25, 2014 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, following a brief illness. Donald was born in Waltham on September 16, 1978, the son of Valerie J. and Annette D. (Melanson) Bourgeois. He enjoyed writing, listening to music, playing the guitar, drawing, telling jokes and playing...

Richard V.""Buffy", "Dick"&q Lefebvre

Richard V.""Buffy", "Dick"&q Lefebvre

Aug 15, 2014

Richard K. "Buffy", "Dick" Lefebvre, 78, of 386 Otter River Road, Templeton, died peacefully Friday, August 15, 2014 in his residence, following a brief illness. Born in Winchendon on September 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Alfred and Flora J. (Girouard) Lefebvre. Richard attended the former Templeton High School of Templeton. He was employed by the Templeton...

Joseph G.A. Gallant

Joseph G.A. Gallant

Aug 13, 2014

Joseph G.A. Gallant, 81, of 525 West Broadway, Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, August 13, 2014 in his residence, surrounded by family, following a long illness. Joseph was born in Mexico, Maine on May 15, 1933, the son of the late Joseph A. and Lina (Jolin) Gallant. Joseph was a United States Korean War Army Veteran and received the Occupational Medal,...

Raymond H Laplante

Raymond H Laplante

Aug 10, 2014

Raymond H. Laplante, 80, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, August 10, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, following a brief illness. Raymond was born in Gardner on March 31, 1934, the son of the late Maxine J. and Rosilda (Courtemanche) Laplante. He was a United States Army Veteran and received the Good Conduct Medal. Raymond was a...

Irene I Cormier

Irene I Cormier

Aug 10, 2014

Irene I. (Allard) Cormier, 95, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, formerly of 16 Metcalf Street, Gardner, died peacefully, Sunday, August 10, 2014 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, surrounded by her family. Born in Gardner on December 4, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William and Sophie (Broda) Allard. Irene graduated from Gardner High School with the Class...

Keith C Talbert

Keith C Talbert

Aug 7, 2014

Keith C. Talbert, 47, of 1616 Main Street, Athol, died Thursday, August 7, 2014 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on March 23, 1967, he was the son of Charles Talbert and Nancy (Archambeault) Rolf; and he was raised by his mother Nancy and the late Ralph Lucas. Keith attended Gardner High School...