Obituaries

Albert R. Valantine

Apr 21, 2025

Albert Valantine, 65, of Gardner, died peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Banjul, Gambia, on September 21, 1959, he was the son of the late Felix and Therese (Dupin) Valantine. He graduated from St. Augustine's Senior Secondary School in Banjul, Gambia. Albert attended Almira College, obtaining a bachelor's in business administration,...

Shirley L. Murray

May 4, 2025

Shirley Lorraine (Smith) Murray, 90, of Winchendon, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the presence of those who cared for her at Baldwinville Nursing Home.

Born in Gardner on January 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Desbois) Smith. Shirley graduated from Templeton High School, enjoying her years as a member of...

Roseanna Broeckel

Apr 30, 2025

Roseanna (McPherson) Broeckel, 88, of Orange, died peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.

Born in Richmond, New Hampshire, on June 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Norman Earl McPherson and Sylvia (Mabey) Hebert. She attended Athol-Royalston High School.

Roseanna loved keeping active, enjoying candlepin and ten-pin bowling and was active in several...

Jay Richard

Apr 29, 2025

Jay T. Richard, 67, of Charlton, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his sister’s home, surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on May 8, 1957, he was the son of Joseph L. Richard of Dunedin, FL, and the late Ruth M. (Matteson) Richard. He graduated from St. Peter Marian High School, Worcester, with the...

Alanna Prentice

Apr 29, 2025

Alanna M. (Reilly) Prentice, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Born in Gardner on June 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reilly and Marie Geraldine (Poirier) Reilly. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1971 and attended Mount Wachusett...

Scott R. Alexander

Apr 27, 2025

Scott R. Alexander, 62, of Westminster, died peacefully Sunday, April 27, 2025, in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, surrounded by his family.

Born in Ayer on August 29, 1962, he was the son of Margaret "Peg" Alexander of Ayer and the late Earl Alexander. He graduated from Ayer High School with the Class of 1980 and went on to run his own business...

Elaine R. Mallory

Apr 23, 2025

Elaine R. (Bastarache) Mallory, 64, of Lunenburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 2, 1960, she was the daughter of M. Cecilia (Allain) Bastarache of Leominster and the late J. Arthur Bastarache. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...

Rebecca McPherson

Apr 23, 2025

Rebecca (Carlson) McPherson, 69, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Gardner on July 28, 1955, she was the daughter of William Carlson and Janet (Dobson) Carlson. Rebecca proudly received her GED. She was an aide for the deaf and blind employed by ASPIRE Living and Learning of Leominster for 15 years.

Rebecca,...

Carol Suits

Apr 21, 2025

Carol C. (Page) Suits, 61, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 21, 2025, in her home.

Born in Leominster on September 20, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Shirley A. (May)(Page) Babineau and her husband Joseph, and Kenneth F. Page.

Carol was a vibrant soul who embraced life with all her heart. Her love...

Claudette H. Bourque

Apr 19, 2025

Claudette Helene (Boudreau) Bourque, 87, of North Smithfield, RI, formerly a longtime resident of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025, in her home surrounded by family.

Born in Gardner on March 22, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Aquila and Beatrice (Chartier) Boudreau. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1956 and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper...

Helen I. Dubuc

Apr 14, 2025

Helen Irene Dubuc, 97, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada, just two days after celebrating her birthday.

She was born on April 12, 1928, in Worcester, Massachusetts to the late Raymond J. and Helen K. (Donahue) Maynard.

A graduate of North Grafton High School, Helen worked as a secretary before marrying Barney, an entertainer. Together, they traveled...

Robin Bruce MacLeod

Apr 11, 2025

Robin Bruce MacLeod, 62, of Gardner, passed away suddenly at home on Friday, April 11, 2025.

He was born in Fitchburg on September 22, 1962, the youngest son of the late Donald and Pauline MacLeod.

Robin is survived by his sister, Pamela and her husband Bruce Millette of Lunenburg; his brother, Ian and his wife Anne MacLeod of Feusines, France; his sister-in-law,...

Renee Haley

Apr 9, 2025

Renee (Weaver) Haley, 76, of Phillipston, died peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness.

Born in Pittsfield on April 17, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Quentin and Eva L. (Wheeler) Weaver. She graduated from Pioneer Valley High School with the Class of 1966, and received her Bachelor of Science Degree...

Kevin P. Kruger

Apr 4, 2025

Kevin P. Kruger, 69, of Hubbardston, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, April 4, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, after being stricken ill.

Born in Gardner of November 21, 1955, he was the son of the late John P. and Pauline H. (Kirby) Kruger. Kevin graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1974. At the time of his passing, he...

Jon M. Moss

Apr 1, 2025

Jon M. Moss, 25, of Templeton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.

Born in Gardner on July 18, 1999, as Jon Michael Haley, aka Cupcake. Jon was the son of Michelle (Guimond) Moss and Mark R. Haley, both of Templeton. His Mother lovingly gave him the name of Cupcake after he had introduced himself as Jon Cupcake. Jon was...

Ronald T. Ellison

Mar 29, 2025

Ronald T. Ellison, 80, of Worcester, died peacefully Saturday, March 29, 2025, in his home after an illness.

Born in Sterling, Connecticut, on May 31, 1944, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rita (St. Germain) Ellison. Ronald received in GED and earned two associates degrees from Mount Wachusett Community College. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran...

Normand L. Boucher

Mar 27, 2025

Normand L. Boucher, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on January 15, 1938, he was the son of the late Adjutor J. and Yvonne A. (Fournier) Boucher. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. He attended Becker Junior...

Joan C. Esposito

Mar 17, 2025

Joan C. (Bragdon) Esposito, 85, of Ashburnham, died unexpectedly Monday, March 17, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Born in Gardner on May 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie (Schuh) Bragdon. She graduated from Cushing Academy with the Class of 1957. Joan was a floor supervisor employed by Simplex Time Recorder for...

Claudette Jacques

Mar 13, 2025

Claudette Jacques, beloved mother, grandmothers, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at her home in Gardner, Massachusetts on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born on December 19, 1940, in Grande-Riviére du Nord, Haiti, to Protege F. Jasmin and Florvil Jacques. Claudette was the seventh of nine children.

Claudette was a devout in her faith finding tranquility in reading...

Peter A. Osowski

Mar 13, 2025

Peter A. Osowski, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, after a period of declining health with his family by his side.

Born in Fitchburg on April 27, 1948, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Catherine A. (Guilfoil) Osowski. He graduated from Leominster High School with the Class of 1967. Peter was...