Obituaries

Linda Lee Perry

Linda Lee Perry

Jun 22, 2026

Linda L. (Silvia) Perry, 79, of Westminster, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Born in Fitchburg on July 20, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Manuel and Lois Silvia. Linda graduated from Angelis Electrology School in Worcester, Massachusetts, in 1984. She became a registered electrologist, instructor, and the owner...

Jason Troy Garner

Jason Troy Garner

Jun 18, 2026

Jason Troy Garner, 51, of Littleton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

Born at Fort Monmouth Army Hospital in New Jersey on March 30, 1975, he was the last baby born there. He was the beloved son of Doug and Diane (Wehmeyer) Garner of Rindge, NH, who survive him.

Jason's life was defined...

Shirley A Hursey

Shirley A Hursey

Jun 17, 2026

Shirley A. (Huddleston) Hursey, 69, of Gardner, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family, after an illness.

Born in Brownfield, Texas, on March 1, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Gloria (Sawyer) Huddleston. She attended Holy Rosary and Gardner High School and went on to earn her Associate's Degree in Business...

Bernardo A Martino

Bernardo A Martino

Jun 15, 2026

Bernardo "Ben" A. Martino, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Westborough Healthcare Center while under the care of Faith & Family Hospice after a period of declining health.

Born in Stoneham on October 25, 1945, he was the son of the late Bernardo and Matilda Mary (Bruno) Martino. He attended Burlington High School and earned...

Jeffrey A. Landry Sr.

Jeffrey A. Landry Sr.

Jun 14, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jeffrey A. Landry, Sr., 83, of Gardner, MA, after a period of declining health.

He was the son of the late Arthur D. Landry, Sr. and Louise (LaRoche) Landry.

Jeffrey came from a large family, where he was the oldest of nine children, and he went...

Richard H. Sioui, Ph.D

Richard H. Sioui, Ph.D

Jun 13, 2026

Richard H. Sioui, Ph.D., age 88, died peacefully on Saturday, June 13, surrounded by his family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary Ann (Kapinos) Sioui.

Richard is survived by his children, Kathleen Sioui of Burnsville, North Carolina, Thomas Sioui and his wife, Janice, of Boylston, Daniel Sioui and his wife, Margaret, of San Diego, California, Rebecca...

Doris M. Vienneau

Doris M. Vienneau

Jun 6, 2026

Doris Mary (Melanson) Vienneau, 84, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 6, 2025, at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner Mass, just one day shy of her 85th birthday.

Born in Joggins, Nova Scotia, Canada, on June 7, 1941. She graduated from Minto Memorial High School with the class of 1960. Doris raised her daughters in Waltham and...

Jeffrey S. Boutell

Jeffrey S. Boutell

Jun 6, 2026

Jeffrey Scott Boutell, 74, of Fitchburg, died Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Gardner on December 15, 1951, he was the son of the late Clifton E. and Elizabeth S. (Johnson) Boutell. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 1970.

He was predeceased by his loving wife of over 30 years, Jean M. (Radford) Boutell,...

Marion M. Prince

Marion M. Prince

Jun 4, 2026

Marion M. (LaFreniere) Prince, 97, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on March 1, 1929, in Winchendon, Massachusetts, the daughter of Leo and Priscilla LaFreniere. Marion grew up in Winchendon during the Great Depression and attended the local public schools, experiences that helped shape the strong...

Charles "Chuck" P. Bowles

Charles "Chuck" P. Bowles

Jun 2, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Chuck Bowles, a devoted soulmate and a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

A native of the Grafton Hill section of Worcester, Massachusetts, Chuck lived a life defined by leadership, service, dedication, and above all, love for his family. He shared a deep and enduring bond with...

Marie F. Jacques

Marie F. Jacques

Jun 1, 2026

Marie F. (Kelly) Jacques, 85, of Fitchburg, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully Monday, June 1, 2026, in her home.

Born in Gardner on September 15, 1940, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma (LeClair) Kelly. A 1958 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School in Templeton, Marie went on to earn both her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Master's...

Steven D Favreau

Steven D Favreau

May 29, 2026

Steve "EJ" Favreau passed away on May 29, 2026, at the age of 66, leaving behind a world that could use a few more people like him.

Born to the late Donald Favreau and Georgianna (Nicholas) Favreau, Steve spent his life collecting memories and adventures wherever he went. He is survived by his devoted wife, Cecile Favreau; his daughters, Kira...

Randall J Courtemanche

Randall J Courtemanche

May 26, 2026

Randall J. Courtemanche, 78, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Life Care Center of Leominster, after a period of declining health.

Born in Winchendon on June 30, 1947, he was the son of the late Barney and Ruth (Haynes) Courtemanche. He graduated from Murdock High School in Winchendon with the Class of 1965. Randall was a United...

John Allen Walker

John Allen Walker

May 24, 2026

John Allen Walker, 83, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Sunday, May 24, 2026, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester surrounded by family.

Born in Elba, Alabama, on December 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Howard and Lema (Rice) Walker. He graduated from Elba (AL) High School and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps....

Alan P. Breau

Alan P. Breau

May 22, 2026

Alan P. Breau of The Villages, Florida, passed away on May 22, 2026, surrounded by his family. At the time of the Super Bowl, Alan was healthy, but he later succumbed to an aggressive form of pancreatic cancer.

Born in Gardner on January 8, 1956, he was the son of the late Ovila A. and Alice B. (LeBlanc) Breau.

Alan is survived...

Normand J. Legere

Normand J. Legere

May 22, 2026

Normand J. Legere, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 22, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family, after a long illness.

Born in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Edgar and Lina (LeBlanc) Legere. Normand was the Director of Buildings and Grounds for Our Lady of the Holy Rosary...

Norman J. LeBlanc

Norman J. LeBlanc

May 18, 2026

Norman J. LeBlanc, 86, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, May 18, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family, after a period of declining health.

Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 30, 1939, he was the son of the late Fidele and Rita (Richard) LeBlanc.

Norman's early years were deeply rooted in his rich French-Canadian heritage. He attended...

Gensie M. Hazel

Gensie M. Hazel

May 15, 2026

Gensie M. Hazel, 92, of Gardner, MA died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, May 15, 2026, in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, after a very brief illness.

Born in Clinton, MA on October 16, 1933, Gensie was the daughter of the late Elia F. Angelini and Frances (Malderella) Angelini. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1951. Gensie loved...

Eva M Gemborys

Eva M Gemborys

May 15, 2026

Eva M. (Richard) Gemborys, 100, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 15, 2026, in her home, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rumford, Maine, on November 3, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Auguste J. and Alminie M. (Gallant) Richard. She graduated from Gardner High School, Class of 1944.

Eva was a devoted parishioner of the former Sacred...

John M Hazel III

John M Hazel III

May 14, 2026

John (Pete) M. Hazel III, 94, of Gardner, MA died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, after a brief illness. Born in Clinton on April 11, 1932, he was the son of the late John M.Hazel, II. and Helen (McCue) Hazel. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1950 and...