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J. Arthur Bastarache

J. Arthur Bastarache

Dec 17, 2024

J. Arthur Bastarache, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully on December 17, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner after an illness..

Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 14, 1929, he was the son of the late Elzear and Mary Lou (Arsenault) Bastarache. He was a torch cutter at Garbose Metal Company for many years prior to his...

Theresa M. Arsenault

Theresa M. Arsenault

Dec 14, 2024

Theresa M. (Reinikainen) Arsenault, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Worcester on July 31, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Sulo and Beatrice (Beauregard) Reinikainen. She graduated from Saint Anne’s Academy of Marlborough with the Class of 1949. Theresa was a...

Linda A. Clark

Linda A. Clark

Dec 11, 2024

Linda A. (Foster) Clark, 76, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, December 11, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Auburn on February 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Phyllis (Arnold) Foster. She graduated from Auburn High School with the Class of 1966. Linda was employed in the...

Suzette M. Knower

Suzette M. Knower

Dec 10, 2024

Suzette M. (Valliere) Knower, 71, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Boston on April 29, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Vincent E. and Yolanda (Petracone) Valliere. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1971 and from Mount Wachusett Community College...

Franklin L. Hendrick

Franklin L. Hendrick

Dec 9, 2024

Franklin L. Hendrick, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, December 9, 2024, in his home after a period of declining health, with his family by his side.

Born in Muskegon, Michigan, on May 27, 1934, he was the son of the late Laurence Van and Margaret (Johnson) Hendrick. He graduated from Muskegon Heights High School with the Class of 1953 and...

Joseph D. Gendron Jr.

Joseph D. Gendron Jr.

Dec 1, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Dominic Gendron Jr., 36, of West Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Joey was born on March 31, 1988, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, to parents Joseph Gendron Sr. and Jeannie Ladeau (née Hill).

Guaranteed to be the funniest person in the room, all will remember Joey by his big smile and ability to make anyone laugh. Joey’s...

Margaret Hough

Margaret Hough

Nov 30, 2024

Margaret “Margie” Dinning Hough, 82, of Hubbardston, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

Born on September 9, 1942, in Greenock, Scotland, to Michael and Mary (O’Connell) Dinning, Margaret lived a life filled with love, compassion, and devotion to her family and community.

On December 7, 1963, Margaret married her beloved husband, Ronald Gilbert Hough Sr., in Holy Loch, Scotland....

Tammy L. Perras

Tammy L. Perras

Nov 28, 2024

Tammy L. (Keegan) Perras, 62, of Baldwinville, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 28, 2024, in her home in Baldwinville.

Born in Marlborough on November 9, 1962, she was the daughter of Richard Norcross and the late Cheryl (Salo) Durso. She graduated from Assabet Valley Regional Vocational School with the Class of 1981.

Tammy loved cookouts, swimming, and tubing. She went camping every summer...

Judith M. Charette

Judith M. Charette

Nov 27, 2024

Judith M. (Merchant) Charette, 69, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, November 27, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness. 

Born in Groton on October 17, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Augustus "Gus" and Margaret (Abell) Beaudet. After graduating from high school, Judith had a long career working as a certified nursing assistant, a career...

George C. Corey

George C. Corey

Nov 26, 2024

George Corey – lawyer, renowned railroad enthusiast and chronicler, photographer, lover of nature and back road adventures, seeker of truth and justice – died peacefully on November 26, 2024, just nine days shy of his 100th birthday, with his remarkable clarity and enthusiasm for life evident to the last. Over his century of life, George developed countless friendships across all...

Edward S. Sullivan

Edward S. Sullivan

Nov 25, 2024

Edward (Eddie) S. Sullivan, 66, of Gardner, formerly of Revere, died unexpectedly Monday, November 25, 2024, in his residence.

Born in Chelsea on June 8, 1958, he was the son of the late John and Carol (Long) Sullivan. He graduated from Chelsea High School with the Class of 1977. Eddie was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1977 to 1980....

Raymond E. Chatigny

Raymond E. Chatigny

Nov 18, 2024

Raymond E. Chatigny, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, November 18, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a brief illness. 

Born in Gardner on August 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth (St. John) Chatigny. He graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1952. Raymond started his career in the gun industry...

Iraida A. Sanchez

Iraida A. Sanchez

Nov 16, 2024

Iraida A. Sanchez, 89, of Baldwinville, died peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville after a period of declining health. 

Born in Naranjato, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Juan and Ramona Alicea Sanchez. Iraida was a secretary employed by the Long Island Advance for many years until her retirement. She was previously employed...

Paul M. Valois

Paul M. Valois

Nov 11, 2024

Paul M. Valois, 64, of Phillipston, died unexpectedly on Monday, November 11, 2024, in Athol Memorial Hospital, Athol. 

Born in Worcester on December 12, 1959, he was the son of June F. (Arraje) Valois of Worcester and the late Norman F. Valois. He graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School, Worcester, and graduated from Northeastern University with his Bachelor of...

Eloise M. Brouillet

Eloise M. Brouillet

Nov 9, 2024

Eloise M. (Hamel) Brouillet, 75, of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, November 9, 2024, in the Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on March 4, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Henry Sr. and Priscilla (Plouffe) Hamel.

Eloise enjoyed playing online computer games, crocheting, and working in her gardens. Her greatest joy was her family, treasuring...

Richard L. Gemborys

Richard L. Gemborys

Nov 8, 2024

Richard Gemborys of Gardner, Massachusetts, died peacefully Friday, November 8, 2024, at the age of 86, surrounded by his family. 

Born in Gardner in 1937, he was the son of the late Paul S. and Helen (Bukowski) Gemborys. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. A Veteran, he served in the United States Army from 1957 to...

David J. Zylinski

David J. Zylinski

Nov 3, 2024

David “Zink” J. Zylinski, 75, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining heath.

Born in Winchendon on March 30, 1949, he was the son of the late Stanely and Josephine (Rusin) Zylinksi. David was a forklift operator employed by Simplex Time Recorder for many years prior to his retirement.

David enjoyed watching...

Phillip A. Martin

Phillip A. Martin

Oct 28, 2024

Phillip A. Martin, 63, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on May 12, 1961, he was the son of the late Louis Herve and Sherrill D. (Bujnicki) Martin. Phil was a newspaper delivery driver employed by USA Today delivering local newspapers for several years.

Phil was an avid fan of...

Gordon John Dickie

Gordon John Dickie

Oct 28, 2024

Gordon John Dickie, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, October 28, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on January 9, 1942, he was the son of the late Gordon R. and Aurela (Korbuszewski) Dickie. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1960 and attended...

Joseph O. Richard Sr.

Joseph O. Richard Sr.

Oct 25, 2024

Joseph O. Richard Sr., 93, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Friday, October 25, 2024, in his home.

Born in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, in 1930, he was the son of the late Jude and Exelda (Cormier) Richard. Joseph was a United States Army Korean War Veteran serving from 1952 to 1953. He was a self-employed carpenter for many years until his retirement.

Joe...

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