Mildred E. Williams
Mar 2, 2026
Mildred "Millie" (Hayes) Williams, 100, passed away in her home Monday, March 2, 2026.
Born August 15,1925, in Worcester, PA, a small community in Montgomery County, PA, Millie was the second youngest of 7 children born to Charles and Ada Hayes. She experienced a happy childhood living in a farmhouse built in 1750. Her mother was a homemaker, her father...
Douglas A Harding
Feb 26, 2026
Douglas A. Harding, 64, of Athol, died peacefully Thursday, February 26, 2026, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, after a brief illness.
Born in Gardner on July 25, 1961, he was the son of Joan (Algier) (Harding) McMackin of Templeton and the late Stuart Harding of Gardner. In addition to his mother he is survived by his stepfather William...
Francis J Mattson
Feb 22, 2026
Francis J. Mattson, 84, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family.
Born in Worcester on May 22, 1941, Francis was the son of the late Hilding and Nellie (Noles) Mattson. He was a proud graduate of Clark University, where he earned his bachelor's degree-an achievement he carried...
Eleanor A Plouffe
Feb 20, 2026
Eleanor A. (Durant) Plouffe, 95, of Gardner, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Holy Trinity Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Worcester. She was known as Ellie, to all who loved her.
Born in Leominster on July 12, 1930, Ellie was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Florence (Russell) Durant. She was a proud member of...
Robert V. Cooley
Feb 19, 2026
Robert V. Cooley, 87, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his daughter and his caregiver Maryllyn, who he adored, after a period of declining health.
Born in Marlborough on July 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward and Mildred (Drew) Cooley. Robert was a proud graduate of Northborough...
Daniel Mastroianni
Feb 16, 2026
Daniel Mastroianni, 70, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Bristol, Connecticut, on October 31, 1955, he was the son of the late Antonio and Maddalena (Fazzone) Mastroianni. He graduated from Bristol (CT) High School with the Class of 1973. Daniel was employed for many years as...
Oscar F Despres
Feb 16, 2026
Oscar F. Despres, 97, of Gardner, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada, on September 25, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Elmina (Roy) Despres. Oscar began working as a sawmill worker and sawyer for Anderson Lumber in Canada before coming to...
Barbara Christine Anderson
Feb 15, 2026
Barbara C. Anderson, 77, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester, with her two beloved sons by her side.
Born in Gardner on April 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Lauri and Lempi (Hendrickson) Anderson. A proud graduate of Gardner High School, Class of 1966, Barbara later...
Scott A. Thibeau
Feb 5, 2026
Scott A. Thibeau, 58, of Athol, died peacefully on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a period of declining health.
Born in Leominster on October 22, 1967, he was the son of Joseph D. Thibeau of Gardner and the late Linda D. (Boyer) Thibeau. Scott was a graduate of Gardner High School, Class...
Reneesme Nessie Malave
Jan 30, 2026
Reneesme Nessie Malave, 7, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Boston Children's Hospital, after becoming suddenly ill at home.
Born in Worcester on February 14, 2018, she was the beloved daughter of Ismael Malave of Framingham and Joanne A. (Molina) Sepulveda of Gardner.
At the time of her passing, Reneesme was a student at Hubbardston Center School.
Reneesme...
Roland H Hollenbeck
Jan 29, 2026
Roland H. Hollenbeck, 90, of Westminster, died peacefully surrounded by those he loved, Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Fitchburg Healthcare, after a period of declining health.
Born in Cortland, NY, he was the son of the late Marjorie Clara Hollenbeck. He was a self employed injection mold designer for many years and also worked as a consultant for Wilderness Mold...
Normand F. LaBonte
Jan 29, 2026
Normand F. LaBonte, 94, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Fitchburg Healthcare, after a brief period of declining health.
He was born in Gardner on May 29, 1931, the son of the late Francis Goodness and Edna (Stone) LaBonte. Normand proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1948 to 1952 during the Korean War....
Jeffrey S. Barus
Jan 28, 2026
Jeffrey S. Barus, 70, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on December 8, 1955, he was the son of Lois (Erickson) Collette and the late Rudolf J. Barus. Jeffrey was an oil technician, employed by Roy Brothers of Ashburnham for many years, until his retirement.
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Anthony J. Simkunas
Jan 28, 2026
Anthony J. Simkunas, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, January 28, 2026, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Gardner on May 18, 1949, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Kemzura) Simkunas. Anthony graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1967 and later earned his Bachelor's Degree in...
Mark Sutherland
Jan 24, 2026
Mark Sutherland, 64, of Orange, died unexpectedly on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his home.
Born in Northbridge on October 6, 1961, he was the son of the late Wayne and Gloria (Soucy) Sutherland. Mark was the manager of the poultry farm at Molly Hill Farms for many years.
Mark loved the outdoors and looked forward to his yearly visit with his...
Jevohn W. Fortier
Jan 24, 2026
Jevohn "Johnny" "Gio" W. Fortier, 32, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in his home, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness.
Born in Fitchburg on June 25, 1993, he was the beloved son of Richard F. and Dolores G. (O'Beirne) Fortier of Dudley.
Jevohn was a true sports enthusiast who excelled in every sport he...
Lance Richard Valcourt
Jan 23, 2026
Lance R. Valcourt, 56, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home.
Born in Gardner on April 22, 1969, Lance was the son of Margaret "Peggy" (Lehoux) Nash of Westminster and the late Leo Paul Valcourt.
Lance found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He loved being outdoors, walking around town, and striking up conversations with the many...
Kimberly Riggins
Jan 20, 2026
Kimberly (Cochran) Riggins, 54, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Ashburnham, Gardner and Hubbardston, died peacefully on January 20, 2026.
Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on May 15, 1971, she was the daughter of Richard and Geralyn (Bergevin) Cochran of Hubbardston. Kimberly graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of 1989. Kim dedicated many years of her professional life to...
Kelsie M. Pushee
Jan 18, 2026
Kelsie M. Pushee, 35, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 18, 2026, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester.
Born in Gardner on October 3, 1990, she was the daughter of George D. M. Pushee IV and Rhonda (Gagne) Lison, and the stepdaughter of George Lison. Kelsie was a graduate of Gardner High School with the Class of 2009 and...
Mary L. Cooley
Jan 17, 2026
Mary L. (Shea) Cooley, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 17, 2026, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born in Worcester on June 11, 1940, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maurice and Louise (O'Connell) Shea. Mary was a graduate of Northborough High School with the Class of 1958 and went on to enjoy a long...
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