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...
Joan C. Haffty
Nov 2, 2025
Joan (Marley) Haffty, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, at Wachusett Rehab and Nursing Center, where she had been lovingly cared for over the past four years. She was 79 years old.
Born on September 4, 1946, Joan grew up and spent most of her life in Worcester, Massachusetts as a mother, grandmother and friend.
She...
Ana E. Rodriguez
Oct 31, 2025
Ana E. (Torres) RodrÃguez, de 93 años, de Fitchburg, falleció pacÃficamente el viernes 31 de octubre de 2025 en el Hospital UMass Memorial HealthAlliance-Clinton en Leominster, rodeada de su querida familia.
Nacida en Juana DÃaz, Puerto Rico, el 11 de mayo de 1932, era hija de los difuntos Marcelino Torres y Teresa Pagán. Ana trabajó como cosmetóloga durante muchos años...
Donna J. LaJoie
Oct 30, 2025
Donna J. (Strand) LaJoie, 70, of Winchendon, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, October 30, 2025.
Born in Ayer, MA on December 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Grace B. (Strand) Marsolais. Donna spent her early life in West Groton, MA, and was a gratuate Groton-Dunstable High School, Class...
Eric J. Cornell
Oct 29, 2025
Eric "Ric" J. Cornell, 81, of Shirley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Boston Medical Center-Menino Pavillion, Boston, after an illness, with his family by his side.
Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on June 13, 1944, he was the son of the late Charles and Doris (Quigley) Cornell. Rick proudly served in the United States Army, where he...
Paul J. Bastarache
Oct 28, 2025
Paul J. Bastarache, 66, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with his devoted family by his side.
Born in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 4, 1959, and was brought to Gardner when he was two years old. Paul was the youngest of twelve children of the late Eloi and Josephine (Leger) Bastarache.
For many years,...
Paul W. Kucinskas
Oct 27, 2025
Paul William Kucinskas, 77, of Gardner, passed away peacefully while at home, Monday, October 27, 2025.
Born in Gardner on April 14, 1948, Paul was the son of the late Peter and Simone (Garceau) (Ares) Kucinskas. A proud graduate of Dighton-Rehoboth High School, Class of 1966, Paul devoted many years of service to the Helen Mae Sauter School community, where...
Melinda J. Johnson
Oct 25, 2025
Melinda J. Johnson, 44, of Brooklyn, CT, passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday, October 25, 2025.
Born in Gardner, MA, on March 16, 1981, she was the daughter of Roger Johnson and Doreen Pacsay. She spent her early life in both Lancaster & Phillipston, MA and was a graduate of Nashoba High School, Class of 1999
She moved to...
George J. Couillard
Oct 25, 2025
George J. Couillard, 78, of Templeton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.
Born in Gardner on April 10, 1947, George was the son of the late Roger P. and Norma R. (Fucile) Couillard. He was a proud graduate of Narragansett Regional High School, with the Class of 1965....
Roger L. Tousignant
Oct 24, 2025
Roger L. Tousignant, 92, passed away peacefully in his home on October 24, 2025, where he lived with his longtime partner, Blanche Kinner in Gardner, Massachusetts. He prioritized his family and deeply held faith, modeling this in many ways. He lived his life with humility, kindness, generosity and a jovial sense of humor. He loved Gardner and was dedicated to...
Richard M. Earle Sr.
Oct 19, 2025
Richard M. Earle, Sr., 91, of Baldwinville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief period of declining health.
Born in East Templeton on April 11, 1934, he was the son of the late Douglas and Helen Mae (Ylonen) (Burt) Earle. He proudly served...
Norman J. Daneault
Oct 15, 2025
Norman J. Daneault, 93, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after a period of declining health.
Born in Gardner on February 21, 1932, he was the son of the late Nestor and Iola (Chapin) Daneault. Norman enjoyed a long and prosperous career with Nichols & Stone of Gardner, where he worked for...
James E. Maattala
Oct 11, 2025
James E. Maattala, 75, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Born in Gardner on March 7, 1950, James was the son of the late Edwin F. and Valeria A. (Bacewski) Maattala. He was a proud graduate of Gardner High School, Class of 1968. He went on to earn his bachelor's degree in education from Fitchburg State...
Elaine M. Rachupka
Oct 8, 2025
Elaine M. (Ducharme) Rachupka, 84, of Newport, Rhode Island and formerly of Westminster, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in Newport Hospital, Newport, Rhode Island.
Born in Gardner on August 25, 1941, Elaine was the daughter of the late Joseph H. and Loretta L. (Bastarache) Ducharme. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958 and...
Tracie M. LeRoy
Sep 26, 2025
Tracie M. (Hietala) LeRoy, 59, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, September 26, 2025, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by her family.
She was born on March 1, 1966, in Fitchburg, the daughter of William F. Burke and the late Mary E. (Adams) Hietala. Tracie was a medical assistant employed by the Office of Dr. O'Leary of Leominster for...
Deborah L. MacAloney
Sep 20, 2025
Deborah (Lefebre) MacAloney, 67, of Winchendon, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in her home.
Born in Winchendon on March 2, 1958, Deborah was the daughter of the late Kenneth Lefebre and is survived by her mother, Jacqueline (Duvarney) Lefebre. She dedicated her life to her family, cherishing her role as a loving and devoted mother.
She treasured...
Omer J. Cormier
Sep 18, 2025
Omer J. Cormier, 94, died peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the Gardner Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, surrounded by family. He led an active and full life, centered around faith, family, and good citizenship. He was the consummate Gardnerite.
Born in Gardner on November 9, 1930, he was the youngest son of the late Alyre and Philomene (Boudreau) Cormier. Growing...
Charles A. Morrell
Sep 17, 2025
Charles A. Morrell, 60, of Fitchburg, died Wednesday, September 17, 2025, in his home.
Born on January 31, 1965, he was the son of the late Andrew H. and Madelon L. (Sabean)Morrell. He graduated from Gardner High School in 1983. Charles had a prosperous career working in Information Technology until his passing.
Charles, a firm believer in his Christian faith,...
David R. Rocheleau
Sep 15, 2025
David R. Rocheleau, 85, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Fitchburg Healthcare.
David was born in Gardner on February 20, 1940, the son of the late Francis and Rachel (Case) Rocheleau. A proud graduate of Gardner High School, Class of 1959, he went on to continue his education at Mount Wachusett Community College,...
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