Obituaries

Maryellen B Pollier

Maryellen B Pollier

Jan 18, 2012

Maryellen B. (Moriarty) Pollier, 76, of 229 Waterford Street, Gardner died Wednesday, January 18, 2012 in Holden Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Holden, surrounded by her family following a long battle with COPD. Born in Winchendon on March 22, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Ida (Duval) Moriarty. Maryellen was employed by Open Arms Nursing Home in...

Eric J. Bastarache

Eric J. Bastarache

Jan 14, 2012

Eric J. Bastarache, 68, of Gardner, formerly of Westminster and Fitchburg, died peacefully at home Saturday, January 14, 2012 after an illness. He leaves his wife of 47 years, Emilienne M. (Maillet) Bastarache; a daughter Kathy Goyette and her husband Clinton of Princeton; three brothers, Amedee of Saint Marie de Kent, New Brunswick, Ronald of Gardner, Alonzo of Saint Antoine,...

Pauline E. Holm

Pauline E. Holm

Jan 13, 2012

Pauline E. (Gagne) Holm, 57, of 5 Century Way, Gardner died Friday, January 13, 2012 in the Legend Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner following an illness. Born in Gardner on July 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Henry M. and Theresa A. (Rufiang) Gagne. Pauline was employed for 12 years by the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District...

Mark B. McDonough

Mark B. McDonough

Jan 2, 2012

Mark Byron McDonough, 42, of Leominster, MA died Monday, January 2, 2011 in his residence. He was born in Boston on February 9, 1969, the son of the late James and Margaret (Donahue) McDonough. Mark was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Marlborough. He is survived by his guardian whom he lived with...

Omer J LeBlanc

Omer J LeBlanc

Jan 1, 2012

Omer J. LeBlanc, 63, of 276 Lunenburg Street, Fitchburg, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, following a long illness. Born in St. Antoine, N.B. Canada on August 29, 1948, he was the son of the late Henri and Aurore (Legere) LeBlanc. Omer was employed in the Maintenance Department of H & R 1871 Manufacturing Company of Gardner...

Anne-Marie LeBlanc

Anne-Marie LeBlanc

Dec 28, 2011

Anne-Marie (Savoie) LeBlanc, 64, of 104 Church Street, Gardner died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a long illness. Anne-Marie was born in St. Louis de Kent, N.B. Canada on April 1, 1947, the daughter of the late Ernest and Leona (Lanteigne) Savoie. She was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Gardner and...

Aime E. Morin

Aime E. Morin

Dec 28, 2011

Aime E. Morin, 99, of Escondido, CA, formerly of Gardner, died Wednesday, December 28, 2011 in Palomar Medical Center, Escondido, CA, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on November 14, 1912, he was the son of the late Eugene and Almina (Vallee) Morin. Aime was a Designer employed by General Electric Company in Fitchburg for...

Mildred I Marion

Mildred I Marion

Dec 27, 2011

Mildred I. (Francis) Marion, 76, of Baldwinville died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born in Haverhill on December 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Bernard and Mildred (MacGibbon) Francis. Mildred was a Registered Nurse who taught at Fitchburg State College, Fitchburg for 27 years, retiring in...

Robert J."Rob" Brassard

Robert J."Rob" Brassard

Dec 21, 2011

Robert J. "Rob" Brassard, 37, of 21 N. Main Street, E. Templeton, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a long battle with Myotonic Muscular Dystrophy. Born in Gardner on March 29, 1974, he was the son the Richard C. and Patricia A. (Gallagher) Brassard. He graduated from GAAMHA, Inc. the former Caps Collaborative of Gardner in...

Mary M. Cormier

Mary M. Cormier

Dec 17, 2011

Mary M. (LeBlanc) Cormier, 89, of Applewood Home for Elders, Athol, formerly of Forest Manor Rest Home, S. Gardner, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. Born in Moncton, N.B., Canada on November 25, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Jude and Aldora (Gaudet) LeBlanc. Mary was a professional seamstress, both in Canada and in...

Louise D. Gagne

Louise D. Gagne

Dec 15, 2011

Louise D. (Kelley) (Paradise) Gagne, 104, of 89 Barre Road, Hubbardston, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, December 15, 2011 in her residence surrounded by her family and close friends. Born in Gardner on September 23, 1907, she was the daughter of Peter and Eliza (Moore) Kelley. Louise was an Assistant Manager employed by J.J. Newberry Company for 30 years,...

Joseph P.W."Phits" Gauvin

Joseph P.W."Phits" Gauvin

Dec 15, 2011

Joseph P.W. "Phits" "Joe" Gauvin, 80, of 383 E. River Street, Orange, died peacefully, Thursday, December 15, 2011 in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on March 31, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Mary D. (Roy) Gauvin. Joseph was employed by M.H. Laipson Dairy in Worcester as a Plant...

Bernadette Vautour

Bernadette Vautour

Dec 7, 2011

Bernadette (Bourque) Vautour, 82, of 80 Oak Street, Gardner died peacefully Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in her residence surrounded by family. Born in Grand Digue, N.B., Canada on March 10, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon and Emma Bourque. Bernadette attended high school at the convent in St. Louis, N.B. Canada. She graduated in 1949 from the...

Desire J."Sam" Poirier

Desire J."Sam" Poirier

Dec 1, 2011

Desire J. "Sam" Poirier, 90, of 414 State Road, Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, December 1, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born in Notre Dame, N.B. Canada on November 8, 1921, he was the son of the late Emile and Agnes (Cormier) Poirier. He was a woodworker employed by Nichols and Stone Company...

Frank W."Bill" Kiewel

Frank W."Bill" Kiewel

Nov 29, 2011

Frank William "Bill" Kiewel, 81, of 1 Millbrook Drive, Templeton died peacefully Tuesday, November 29, 2011 in Legend Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner, surrounded by his family, following a long battle with cancer. Bill was born in Philadelphia, PA on April 27, 1930, the son of the late Frank W. and Anna Kiewel. He graduated from Central High School...

Edward I.""Satch"" Stromski

Edward I.""Satch"" Stromski

Nov 23, 2011

Edward I. "Satch" Stromski, 78, of Gardner died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 23, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on March 31, 1933, he was the son of the late Ignacy and Teresa (Gabriel) Stromski. Mr. Stromski was a Certified Public Accountant and Director of Corporate Operations and Auditing last employed by...

Franklin J."Frank" Murphy

Franklin J."Frank" Murphy

Nov 17, 2011

Franklin J. "Frank" Murphy, 72, of 254 Pleasant Street, Gardner died Thursday, November 17, 2011 in his residence surrounded by family, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on May 4, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Blanche (Lamarche) Murphy. Frank was a self-employed auto mechanic for many years. He graduated from Gardner High School with...

William F."Bill" Frisch

William F."Bill" Frisch

Nov 12, 2011

William F. "Bill" Frisch, 76, of 363 State Road, Otter River, died Saturday, November 12, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner surrounded by his family, following a long illness. Bill was born in Fitchburg on January 13, 1935, the son of the late Lester and Elsie (Morse) Frisch. He was a wire and cable engineer employed by Judd Wire, Inc. of...

Luc J Melanson

Luc J Melanson

Nov 11, 2011

Luc J. Melanson, 14, of 386 Baldwinville State Road, Winchendon died suddenly Friday, November 11, 2011 in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave North, Worcester, after being stricken ill. Born in Gardner on February 4, 1997, he was the son of Eugene J. and Brenda (Cyr) Melanson of Winchendon. At the time of his death, Luc was a Freshman at...

Patricia A."Patti" Dupre-Corley

Patricia A."Patti" Dupre-Corley

Nov 10, 2011

Patricia A. "Patti" (Foley) Dupre-Corley, 71 of 104 Church Street, Gardner died unexpectedly Thursday, November 10, 2011 in her residence. Born in Gardner on August 19, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Christopher and Kathleen (Kelly) Foley. Patricia was a cashier employed by Rich's Department Store in Gardner for several years, retiring in 1982. She graduated from Gardner...