Obituaries

John M. Flick, Esq.

John M. Flick, Esq.

Jul 19, 2025

John M. Flick, Esq., 57, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, from complications of a heart attack.

Born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, on October 27, 1967, John was the son of George L. and Carol (Patterson) Flick. He graduated in 1986 from Seneca Valley High School in Harmony,...

Donald Champagne

Donald Champagne

Jul 18, 2025

Donald Champagne, 71, of Fitchburg, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester following an illness.

Born in Northampton on October 21, 1953, Donald was the son of the late Francis and Muriel (Rallinston) Champagne. He was a 1971 graduate of Chicopee High School. Donald dedicated many years of service as the Cemetery Superintendent for...

Robert J. Richard

Robert J. Richard

Jul 15, 2025

Robert J. Richard, 77, of Westminster passed away peacefully on July 15 2025.

Born in Gardner on August 1, 1947, to the late Ronald Richard and Vera (Jachi) Richard. Bob grew up in Gardner and graduated from Narragansett High School in 1965. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Worcester State College in 1970 and a Master's Degree in Education in 1975...

Theresa M. Dix

Theresa M. Dix

Jul 14, 2025

Theresa M. (Bavuso) Dix, 76, of Gardner, passed away peacefully, on Monday July 14, 2025 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center - University Campus with her daughters by her side.

Born in Chelsea, on June 17, 1949, she was the daughter of the late John and Adele (Delarue) Bavuso. She graduated from Woburn High School in the class of 1967. Theresa worked...

Paul G. Lajoie

Paul G. Lajoie

Jul 12, 2025

Paul G. Lajoie, 90, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at home.

Born in Gardner, on February 26, 1935, he was the son of the late A. Henry and Anna (Granski) Lajoie. He was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 1953. Paul was an IBEW Union Electrician for 20 years and a...

Irene Chicoine

Irene Chicoine

Jul 9, 2025

Irene (Desmarais) Chicoine, 92, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Winchendon, on December 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Sr. and the late Alphonsine (Deshaies) Desmarais. She graduated from Conant High School in Jaffrey, New Hampshire with the class of 1950. Irene was a...

Rebecca Vouzikas

Rebecca Vouzikas

Jul 9, 2025

Rebecca "Becky" (Kiosses) Vouzikas, 95, of Rindge, New Hampshire, formerly of Gardner, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in the Jaffrey Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Jaffrey.

Born in Astoria, Long Island, New York, June 30, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Jennie (Apostilas) Kiosses. She was a graduate of Gardner High School with...

Joyce R. Swedberg

Joyce R. Swedberg

Jul 8, 2025

Joyce R. (Grossman) Swedberg, 71, of Auburn, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Notre Dame Health Care, Worcester, Ma.

Born in Boston, MA, on May 14,1954, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Piltch) Grossman. She graduated from Lynn Classical High School in Lynn, MA, with the class of 1972, later furthering her education...

Lorraine A. Manca

Lorraine A. Manca

Jul 4, 2025

Lorraine A. Manca, 89, of Gardner, MA passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, on July 4th 2025, surrounded by family.

The daughter of the late Leota (Beaudoin) and Antonio J. Melanson, she was born on September 29, 1935 in Gardner. A true firecracker to the very end Lorraine left this world on a day that perfectly matched her radiant...

Mary Klash

Mary Klash

Jul 3, 2025

Mary Klash, 66, of Gardner, passed peacefully Thursday, July 3, 2025 at home.

Funeral services are still being planned and will be held at the convenience of the family.

Eleanor (Hebert) Ingves Babineau

Eleanor (Hebert) Ingves Babineau

Jun 30, 2025

Eleanor (Hebert) Ingves Babineau, 97, of Titusville, FL, formerly of Leominster and Gardner, MA died peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025.

Eleanor was born March 18, 1928, in Gardner, MA, the daughter of the late Edmond and Claire (Brouillet) Hebert. She attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Gardner High School in 1947.

Eleanor worked at the bindery at Hatton Press, Jordan Marsh...

Rosa M. Buzzell

Rosa M. Buzzell

Jun 22, 2025

Rosa M. (Lucier) Buzzell, 79, of Athol, died peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Born in Orange on June 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jennie (Thompson) Lucier. Rosa was a self-employed housekeeper employed for many years until her retirement.

Rosa was a...

Xin Chang Weng

Xin Chang Weng

Jun 22, 2025

Xin Chang Weng. 75, passed away on June 22. 2025, at her home in Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Xin Chang Weng was born on September 5, 1949 in Guangdong. Xin Chang was a Homemaker and cared for her entire family.

Her favorite pastime was spent with her family. She enjoyed eating new foods and cuisines (her favorite food was...

Anita M. Caisse

Anita M. Caisse

Jun 20, 2025

Anita Mary (Melanson) Caisse, 87, of Ashburnham, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital in Leominster after a brief illness.

Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 14, 1938, Anita moved to Gardner, Massachusetts, in 1957 as a teenager. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Bourgeois) Melanson.

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Yvonne M. Jaillet

Yvonne M. Jaillet

Jun 16, 2025

Yvonne M. (Gallant) Jaillet, 81, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025, in her home surrounded by family after an illness.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on October 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Azelie M. (Cormier) Gallant. She was employed by Eastwood Pines of Gardner for many years until her retirement.

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Francine Pera

Francine Pera

Jun 9, 2025

Francine (Vautour) Pera, 73, of Gardner, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Monday June 9, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA, following a brief illness. Her husband and children were at her side.

Born in Gardner, MA, on September 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Rose (Aucoin) Vautour. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of...

Bertha M. Callahan

Bertha M. Callahan

Jun 8, 2025

Bertha "Betty" M. (Lassig) Callahan, 96, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Sterling Village, Sterling, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rehoboth on January 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Peters) Lassig. She graduated from Joseph Case High School in Swansea with the Class of 1947. Betty was a branch...

Carolyn Gallant

Carolyn Gallant

Jun 7, 2025

Carolyn M. (Howe) Gallant, 91, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health with her family by her side.

Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Victoria (Gunzinger) Howe. She graduated from Troy (NH) High School...

Priscilla Pouliot

Priscilla Pouliot

Jun 3, 2025

Priscilla J. (Lizotte) Pouliot, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on February 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Loretta (Dumont) Lizotte. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1961. She was a secretary employed by...

Boonmy Boupha

Boonmy Boupha

Jun 2, 2025

Boonmy Boupha, 65, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Laos on June 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Heuan and Phaeng Boupha. Boonmy was a floor boy employed by Beacon Manufacturing for many years.

Boonmy loved the outdoors and was a true outdoorsman, finding solace...