Obituaries

Roger K.A."RoRo" Ladue Jr

Roger K.A."RoRo" Ladue Jr

Jul 1, 2012

Roger K.A. "RoRo" Ladue, Jr., 18, of 13 Prospect Street, Templeton died unexpectedly Sunday, July 1, 2012 as a result of a drowning accident in Phillipston. Roger was born in Gardner on January 3, 1994, the son of Roger K. Ladue, Sr. and Debra M. (Lavenski) Ladue of Templeton. He was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary...

Raymond Boucher

Raymond Boucher

Jun 27, 2012

Raymond Boucher, 84, of 50 Pine Street, Gardner died peacefully Wednesday, June 27, 2012 in the Blaire House, Worcester following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on February 14, 1928, he was the son of the late Alphee and Ida (Boucher) Boucher. Raymond was employed by Simplex Time Recorder in Gardner as a wire inspector for 16 years, retiring in...

Danny L. Harris

Danny L. Harris

Jun 22, 2012

Danny L. Harris, 69, of 468 South Road, Templeton died peacefully Friday, June 22, 2012 in his residence, following a long illness. Danny was born in Lyndonville, VT on December 14, 1942 the son of the late Derby and Shirley (Lee) Harris. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1957. Prior to retiring in 1998, Danny was...

Francis M"Frank" Quinlisk

Francis M"Frank" Quinlisk

Jun 17, 2012

Francis M. (Frank) Quinlisk Jr, 61, passed away at his home in Enfield, NH on June 17, 2012. He was born in Gardner on September 12, 1950, the son of the late Francis and Marie (Hamel) Quinlisk. Frank graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. He attended North Adams State College, Northern Essex Community College and graduated from St. Joseph's Hospital...

David A. Phillips

David A. Phillips

Jun 16, 2012

David A. Phillips, 42, of 77 Emerald Street, Gardner died suddenly Saturday, June 16, 2012 in his home after being stricken ill. David was born in Gardner on November 8, 1969, the son of Carlton and Judith (LaFrenier) Phillips. He was employed in the shipping and receiving department of Specialized Paper Company in Gardner for several years. Davis most enjoyed...

Theresa E. Cormier

Theresa E. Cormier

Jun 11, 2012

Theresa E. (Robichaud) Cormier, 88, of 47 Lake Street, Gardner died peacefully Monday, June 11, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Theresa was born in Gardner on February 26, 1924, the daughter of the late Eleodore and Osithe (Leger) Robichaud. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1942. Theresa was...

Eric J. Hamel

Eric J. Hamel

Jun 5, 2012

Eric J. Hamel, 36, of 46 Court Street, Winchendon, died suddenly Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in his residence after being stricken ill. Eric was born in Leominster on October 16, 1975, the son of John A. and Nancy A. (Brigham) Hamel of Gardner. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School, Ashburnham with the Class of 1994. Eric was a member...

Debra J."Debbie" Bourgeois

Debra J."Debbie" Bourgeois

Jun 2, 2012

Debra J. "Debbie" (Chase) Bourgeois, 54, of 99 Washington St., Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, June 2nd in University of MA Memorial Hospital, Worcester, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Born in Hudson on October 16, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Norman Chase. She was a manager employed by Cumberland Farms in Barre, Gardner and Templeton...

David Wagg

David Wagg

Jun 2, 2012

David Wagg, 70, of 61 Lovewell Street, Gardner died peacefully, Saturday, June 2, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, following an illness. Born in Gardner on November 12, 1941, he was the son of the late Leo and Lidia (Hymalainen) Wagg. David grew up in the Pine Street area and had lived in South Gardner for 47 years. He attended Gardner Public...

Edmond J. LeBlanc

Edmond J. LeBlanc

May 23, 2012

Edmond J. LeBlanc, 68, of 104 Church Street, Gardner died peacefully Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by his family. Born in St. Anthony, N.B. Canada on November 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Henri and Aurore (Legere) LeBlanc. Edmond was a construction worker for many years, working for various local companies. He was...

Janet A. Mulqueen

Janet A. Mulqueen

May 22, 2012

Janet A. (Miller) Mulqueen, 76, of 246 Chestnut Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her residence surrounded by family following a three year battle with cancer. Janet was born in Barre, MA on January 12, 1936, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Trudell) Miller. She graduated from Barre High School with the Class of 1954....

John P."Big Book John" Skehan, Sr

John P."Big Book John" Skehan, Sr

May 19, 2012

John P. Skehan Sr, 90 (a.k.a. Big Book John) of Ashburnham, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Skehan leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Cecile M. (Gravelle) Skehan, two sons John P Skehan Jr and his wife Leona of Ashburnham, James M Skehan and his...

Jadwiga R."Agnes" Bonk

Jadwiga R."Agnes" Bonk

May 16, 2012

Jadwiga R. (Agnes) Bonk, 94, of 94 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, formerly of 8 Cypress Street, Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Life Care Center of Plymouth, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on September 19, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Maciej and Julianne (Rakowska) Kodys. Agnes graduated from Gardner High School with the...

Claire M Quinlisk

Claire M Quinlisk

May 12, 2012

Claire M. Quinlisk, 66, of 403 State Rd., Otter River, died peacefully Saturday, May 12th in her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Gardner on May 6, 1946, she was the daughter of Francis and Marie (Hamel) Quinlisk. Claire was a 1964 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School and in 1967, obtained her nursing degree at Cheshire Hospital School...

Judith C."Callahan" Dymek

Judith C."Callahan" Dymek

May 10, 2012

Judith C. (Callahan) Dymek, 74, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, following a short illness. Judy was born in Hanover, NH on July 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Murphy) Callahan. She relocated to Gardner with her family in her teenage years and had resided in...

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca

May 10, 2012

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca, 89, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, and formerly of 101 Sand St., Gardner, died Thursday, May 10th in Legend Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Winchendon on June 26, 1922, she was the daughter of Alfredo and Josephine (Annibalini) Sbrocca. Eola enjoyed watching sports on television and was a proud member of Red Sox Nation....

Theresa J."Terry" Sargent

Theresa J."Terry" Sargent

May 8, 2012

Theresa J. "Terry" (Finnegan) Sargent, 69, of 83 Shady Avenue, Westminster, MA died peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in her residence surrounded by her family following a long illness. Theresa was born in Plattsburgh, NY on September 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Harold J. and Iona (Blow) Finnegan. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh,...

Frances K Aukstikalnis

Frances K Aukstikalnis

Apr 29, 2012

Frances K. Aukstikalnis, 85, of 104 Church Street, Gardner died peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Frances was born in Gardner on August 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Parnarauskas) Aukstikalnis. She was employed by Nichols and Stone Company of Gardner as a rip saw operator for twelve years,...

Loretta L. Ducharme

Loretta L. Ducharme

Apr 27, 2012

Loretta L. (Bastarache) Ducharme, 97, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, formerly of 71 Lake Street, Gardner died peacefully, Friday, April 27, 2012 in the Legend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Loretta was born in Gardner on November 2, 1914, the daughter of the late Clovis and Alvina (Maillet) Bastarache. She was employed as a housekeeper by the former Gardner State...

Joseph L"Larry" Gallant

Joseph L"Larry" Gallant

Apr 25, 2012

Joseph L. "Larry" Gallant, 88, of 104 Church Street, Gardner, formerly of 69 Racette Avenue, died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner following a long illness. Joseph was born in Rumford, Maine, November 30, 1923. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Emily (Legere) Gallant. Prior to retiring in 1986, he was...