Pauline M. Croff
Sep 6, 2024
Pauline M. (Belliveau) Croff, 99, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Barre, surrounded by her family on September 6, 2024.
Born in Gardner on July 25, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Auguste D. and Marie L. (Doiron) Belliveau.
Pauline graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1943. She was employed by the Military...
Ella J. Cormier
Sep 1, 2024
Ella J. (Pellerin) Cormier, 79, of Templeton, died peacefully Sunday, September 1, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 29, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Margaret (Vautour) Pellerin. She graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1964. Ella was...
David A. Mackelburger
Aug 29, 2024
David A. Mackelburger, 51, of Gardner, formerly of West Virginia, died peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, in his home after a period of declining health with his family by his side.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on November 26, 1972, he was the son of Lemmie A. (Galbraith) Mackelburger of Gardner and the late Harry J. Mackelburger. He graduated from Thornton CO...
Eleanor Carey
Aug 27, 2024
Eleanor "Ellie" (LaRosa) Carey, 68, a longtime Westminster resident, passed away on August 27, 2024.
Ellie was born November 6, 1956, in Newton, MA. She was predeceased by her father, John Joseph LaRosa, and Mary Margaret (Desmond) La Rosa of Waltham. Ellie worked at Lambda Power Supplies, US Postal Services of Wayland, and Microbiology Research Associates of Acton, but her favorite...
Ernest J. King
Aug 23, 2024
Ernest Joseph King, Ernie to his family and friends, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, August 23, 2024, at the age of 80.
Ernie was born on October 19, 1943, to Henry J. and Grace (Breault) King. He was raised in Gardner MA, and he lived there for much of his life. As a young man Ernie was...
Leo P. Provencher Jr.
Aug 22, 2024
Leo P. Provencher Jr., 91, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, August 22, 2024, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on March 19, 1933, he was the son of the late Leo P. Provencher Sr. and Gertrude Alice (Gallant) Provencher-Noel. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. After graduation, Leo...
Claudia M. Commodore
Aug 17, 2024
Claudia M. (Cuadra) Commodore, 55, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in her home after a long battle with cancer, with her family by her side.
Born in Managua, Nicaragua on October 24, 1968, she was the daughter of Adolfo and Martha (Obregon) Cuadra. Claudia loved education since an early age. She attended “Pureza de Maria” in Managua, Nicaragua,...
Cyril J. Richard
Aug 16, 2024
Cyril J. Richard, 85, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, August 16, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health.
Born in Acadieville, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edmee (Johnson) Richard. Cyril was a sander employed by Nichols & Stone of Gardner...
Nancy H. Nyman
Aug 15, 2024
Nancy H. Nyman, 74, of Ashburnham, died unexpectedly on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in her home.
Born in Gardner on August 09, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Rudolph and Anna (Wesockes) Storm. She graduated from Narragansett High School in 1969. She was a housekeeper for much of her life, most recently employed by Wachusett Rehab and Nursing Center...
Phillip R. Cormier
Aug 14, 2024
Phillip R. Cormier, 69, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, August 14, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center- Leominster Hospital, after a period of declining health.
Born in Winchendon on February 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Joseph “Ray” and M. Rachel (Arsenault) Cormier. He graduated from Gardner High with the Class of 1973 followed by...
Lillian G. Yost
Aug 12, 2024
Lillian G. (Faria) Yost, 86, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, August 12, 2024, in her home.
Born in West Warwick, Rhode Island, on September 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marie (Bernier) Faria. She attended the Ellis School in Cambridge. Lillian was a lab assistant employed by Brandeis University in Waltham for several years prior to...
James R. Roy
Aug 10, 2024
James R. “Pee-Wee” Roy, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on October 11, 1934, he was the son of the late James W. and Marguerite (Ouellet) Roy. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1953. After graduating high school, James proudly enlisted...
Robert J. Ginn Jr.
Aug 9, 2024
Robert J. Ginn Jr., 78, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Bailey) Ginn. He graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, NE. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree...
Ronald S. Richard
Aug 7, 2024
Ronald S. Richard, 61, of Athol, died peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness with his family by his side.
Born in Gardner on September 15, 1962, he was the son of Cyril J. Richard of Gardner and the late Rina M. (Babineau) Richard. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical welding program in...
James B. Morrell
Aug 3, 2024
James B. Morrell, 61, of Marlborough, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center- Marlborough Hospital, after a period of declining health.
Born in Malden on February 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Andrew H. and Madelon L. (Sabean) Morrell. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of...
Hannah Headley
Aug 2, 2024
Hannah Headley, 32, of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024.
Born in Fitchburg on September 29, 1991, she was the daughter of Vicky (Galvan) Hildreth and the late Garvin Headley Sr. Hannah grew up in Gardner, attending Gardner Public Schools and receiving her GED. She graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. She was a PCA employed...
Rudolph Sosa
Jul 30, 2024
Rudolph “Rudy” Sosa, 79, of Gardner, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness.
Born in Gary, Indiana, on January 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rita (Flores) Sosa. He graduated from River Forest High School with the Class of 1964 and enlisted in the United States...
Samantha L. Comeau
Jul 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Samantha Lynn Comeau, who was taken from us on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 33.
Born in Leominster on April 5, 1991, she was the daughter of Michael J. Comeau and Donna M. Leger, both of Gardner. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 2009 and received...
Cailin Van Oudenaren
Jul 29, 2024
Cailin (Clair) Van Oudenaren, 62, of Templeton, died peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her husband by her side.
Born in Woodstock, Connecticut, on October 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Constance (Millett) Clair. She graduated from Woodstock Academy with the Class of 1980. Cailin was a Cafeteria Supervisor employed by the...
Daniel F. Urato
Jul 25, 2024
Daniel F. Urato, 62, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Marlborough on February 19, 1962, he was the son of the late James V. and Jean P. (Laraveir) Urato. He graduated from Marlborough High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a medic from 1980 to 1987, where he received...
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