Normand J. Bettez
Dec 5, 2025
Normand J. Bettez, 85, of Gardner, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, after a long battle with Parkinson's in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 10, 1939, in Gardner, Normand was the son of the late Alphonse and Muriel (Leger) Bettez. He graduated from Saint Louis University in Edmundston, New...
Matthew A. Caisse
Dec 3, 2025
Matthew A. Caisse, 32, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in his home.
Born in Fitchburg on August 13, 1993, he was the beloved son of Lisa and Stephen LeBlanc Sr. and James Caisse.
Matt was a "jack of all trades"-a true craftsman with an innate ability to create, repair, and bring ideas to life with his hands. He...
Carol L. Garvey
Dec 3, 2025
Carol L. (Lepkowski) Garvey, 87, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.Born in Gardner on March 16, 1938, Carol was the daughter of the late Chester and Helen (Dabuliewicz) Lepkowski. She devoted many years of her life to caring for others as a registered nurse, a career she fulfilled...
Paul G. Mearn Jr.
Dec 1, 2025
Paul "PJ" G. Mearn Jr., 41, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, with his family lovingly by his side after a short illness.
Born in Largo, Florida, on November 30, 1984, he was the cherished son of Paul Sr. and Jocelyn (Boudreau) Mearn of Templeton. A graduate of Montachusett...
Leo Vincent
Nov 30, 2025
Leo A. Vincent, 66, a lifelong resident of the Gardner and Westminster area, passed away peacefully at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a brief illness.
Born in Fitchburg on September 14, 1959, Leo was the loving son of Herman A. and Mary (Reilly) Vincent. He went through the Westminster school system, then went on to work for Montuori's in...
Debra Ann Nault
Nov 25, 2025
Debra Ann Nault, 63, of Westminster, died peacefully Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a period of declining health.
Born in Fitchburg on March 19, 1962, she was the daughter of Rene J. Nault of Westminster and the late Maria (Terranova) Nault.
Funeral Services will be held at a later date at the...
Franklin A. Moschetti
Nov 22, 2025
Franklin A. Moschetti, 89, of Templeton, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a long illness.
Born in Gardner on September 24, 1936, he was the son of the late Alfred and Rosalie (Dupuis) Moschetti. Frank attended Gardner High School, leaving after his junior year to begin working. He was employed by...
Marguerite R. Pouliot
Nov 22, 2025
Marguerite R. (Bourgeois) Pouliot, 90, of Gardner, died peacefully on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in Maplewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Amesbury, following a period of declining health, with the love of her family surrounding her.
Born in Gardner on April 19, 1935, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Goyette) Bourgeois. A proud graduate of Gardner High School,...
Nicole "Nikki" L. Kiritsy
Nov 20, 2025
Nicole "Nikki" Lea (MacAloney) Kiritsy, 42, of Winchendon, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 20, 2025, in her home, with her family by her side.
Born in Gardner on July 18, 1983, she was the daughter of Keith MacAloney of Fitchburg and the late Deborah L. (Lefebre) MacAloney. Nikki was a proud graduate of Murdock High School, Class of 2001.
Nikki was...
Cindy A. Plouffe
Nov 19, 2025
Cindy A. Plouffe, 68, of Westminster, passed away in her home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Born in Winchendon on August 21, 1957, she grew up in Ashburnham and graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1975. She attended Mount Wachusett Community College, worked for many years as a travel agent and as a bookkeeper for a local used car lot before moving...
Randall Hamel
Nov 18, 2025
Randall "Randy" Hamel, 70, of Phillipston, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at Athol Memorial Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on May 25, 1955, he was the son of the late Henry and Priscilla (Plouffe) Hamel. Randy spent many years as a self-employed window, door, and painting specialist, taking pride in the craftsmanship...
Cecilia Bastarache
Nov 16, 2025
Cecilia (Allain) Bastarache, 95, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance- Clinton Hospital, Leominster.
Born in Gardner on October 19, 1930, Cecilia was the daughter of the late Cyrius and Viola (Bourgeois) Allain. Cecilia graduated from Presentation of Mary Academy Private Catholic School. She worked for many years in clerical roles...
Joseph H. Leger
Nov 15, 2025
Joseph H. Leger, 95, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Boston Medical Center in Brighton after a brief illness.
Joe was born on March 27, 1930, in Fulton, New York. Joe was a proud United States Army Korean War Veteran, serving from 1948 to 1952, and again from 1957 to 1960 with the North Carolina...
Theresa M. Beaudoin
Nov 13, 2025
Theresa M. (Goguen) Beaudoin, 66, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Heywood Hospital after a period of declining health.
Born in Worcester on May 18, 1959, Theresa was the beloved daughter of the late Gerard and Alice (LeClair) Goguen. A proud 1977 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, she went on to share her talents...
Glenn M. Nichols
Nov 12, 2025
Glenn M. Nichols, 23, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, as the result of a motor vehicle accident.
Born in Gardner on December 2, 2001, he was the son of Richard Nichols of Athol and Dawn (Moschner) Albert and her husband Bruce Traudt of Fitchburg. He was a 2020 graduate of Gardner High School and was lovingly devoted...
Brian K. Bennett
Nov 11, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Keith Bennett. Brian passed away on November 11, 2025 with his brother by his side in his hometown. He was born on January 8, 1962, in Gardner, MA.He leaves behind his daughters, Courtney Honore (Bennett) and her three children, along with Shilo Bennett and her two children; and...
Ronald Parent
Nov 11, 2025
Ronald P. Parent, 76, of East Templeton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, in the comfort of his home, leaving behind a legacy of dedication, joy, and the countless lives he touched.
Born in Cambridge on February 4, 1949, Ron was the cherished son of the late Emile P. and Rita (Madore) Parent. A proud 1967 graduate of...
Mary A. Leger
Nov 8, 2025
Mary Anne (Harrison) Leger, 91, of Hubbardston, died peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in her home with her family by her side.
Born in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on April 17, 1934. Mary worked for many years as a photo developer with Berkely Photo.
A lifelong woman of faith, Mary was a congregant of Hope Mills Baptist Church. She...
Edward J. Atter
Nov 5, 2025
Edward "Eddie" J. Atter, 96, born in Gardner, MA, January 11, 1929, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the Sterling Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.
Eddie lived in Gardner for most of his life, attended Gardner Schools and graduated from Gardner High School in 1947.
He received a BS degree in Business Administration...
Leonette T. Gagne
Nov 4, 2025
Leonette T. (Hebert) Gagne, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-Belmont Campus, after a period of declining health, with her family by her side.
Born in Ashburnham on January 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Antonia (Ares) Hebert. Leonette worked as a cook for various establishments throughout the...
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