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Charles W. Latowne

Charles W. Latowne

Jan 15, 2025

Charles W. Latowne, of Fitchburg, formerly of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.

Born in Worcester on December 8, 1937, he was the son of the late Hector J. and Rachel (Willard) Latowne. He graduated from Wachusett Regional High School with the Class of 1956. Charles was a lumber worker employed by Ted Curtis...

Donald R. Girouard

Donald R. Girouard

Jan 12, 2025

Donald R. Girouard, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after a long illness.

Born in Gardner on October 20, 1937, he was the son of the late George and Yvonne (Charland) Girouard. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. Donald was a United States Navy Veteran serving...

Paul E. Arsenault

Paul E. Arsenault

Jan 12, 2025

Paul E. Arsenault, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, January 12, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gardner on March 6, 1940, he was the son of the late Christopher and Anita (Savoie) Arsenault. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Paul was an automotive parts manager employed by Padula...

Richard J. Gallant

Richard J. Gallant

Jan 7, 2025

Richard J. Gallant, 90, of Gardner, died unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.

Born in Grande-Digue, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 17, 1934, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marguerite (Hebert) Gallant. After immigrating to the United States, he began a prosperous career working as a roofer and sider for LeBlanc & McCaie and Maki...

John A. Deveau

John A. Deveau

Jan 2, 2025

John A. Deveau, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, January 2, 2025, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on October 23, 1933, he was the son of the late Anthony and Julia (Boudreau) Deveau. John was a United States Army Korean Era Veteran serving from 1953 to 1955, where he received...

James E. Judycki

James E. Judycki

Dec 31, 2024

James E. Judycki, 74, of Barre, died peacefully Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Casper, Wyoming, on September 16, 1950, he was the son of the late Chester and Evelyn Judycki. He graduated from North Brookfield Junior/ Senior High School with the Class of 1968. James was a security guard employed...

Charlene D. Asbury

Charlene D. Asbury

Dec 28, 2024

Charlene D. (Bergeron) Asbury, 82, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Saturday, December 28, 2024, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Boston on June 12, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Eugene J. and Amelia (Sanicki) Bergeron. She graduated from St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School with the Class of 1960. Charlene was a secretary employed...

Peter H. Aalto

Peter H. Aalto

Dec 21, 2024

Peter H. Aalto, 71, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on April 16, 1953, Peter was the son of the late Tauno H. and Joan E. (Dora) Aalto. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the class of 1971 and earned a...

James E. Lambert

James E. Lambert

Dec 21, 2024

James “Jimmy” E. Lambert, 72, of Gardner, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 21, 2024, in Mashantucket, CT, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Gary, Indiana, on August 30, 1952, he was the son of the late Bill Lambert and Fannie (Carney) Thomas. He graduated from Lake Station High School, Addison, IN, with the Class of 1970. Jimmy was a...

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....

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