Obituaries

Rosa M. Buzzell

Rosa M. Buzzell

Jun 22, 2025

Rosa M. (Lucier) Buzzell, 79, of Athol, died peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025, in UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus, Worcester, after a period of declining health.

Born in Orange on June 16, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Jennie (Thompson) Lucier. Rosa was a self-employed housekeeper employed for many years until her retirement.

Rosa was a...

Xin Chang Weng

Xin Chang Weng

Jun 22, 2025

Xin Chang Weng. 75, passed away on June 22. 2025, at her home in Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Xin Chang Weng was born on September 5, 1949 in Guangdong. Xin Chang was a Homemaker and cared for her entire family.

Her favorite pastime was spent with her family. She enjoyed eating new foods and cuisines (her favorite food was...

Anita M. Caisse

Anita M. Caisse

Jun 20, 2025

Anita Mary (Melanson) Caisse, 87, of Ashburnham, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance - Clinton Hospital in Leominster after a brief illness.

Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on June 14, 1938, Anita moved to Gardner, Massachusetts, in 1957 as a teenager. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Bourgeois) Melanson.

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Yvonne M. Jaillet

Yvonne M. Jaillet

Jun 16, 2025

Yvonne M. (Gallant) Jaillet, 81, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Monday, June 16, 2025, in her home surrounded by family after an illness.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on October 31, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Azelie M. (Cormier) Gallant. She was employed by Eastwood Pines of Gardner for many years until her retirement.

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Francine Pera

Francine Pera

Jun 9, 2025

Francine (Vautour) Pera, 73, of Gardner, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Monday June 9, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, MA, following a brief illness. Her husband and children were at her side.

Born in Gardner, MA, on September 6, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Rose (Aucoin) Vautour. She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of...

Bertha M. Callahan

Bertha M. Callahan

Jun 8, 2025

Bertha "Betty" M. (Lassig) Callahan, 96, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025, in Sterling Village, Sterling, after a period of declining health.

Born in Rehoboth on January 8, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Peters) Lassig. She graduated from Joseph Case High School in Swansea with the Class of 1947. Betty was a branch...

Carolyn Gallant

Carolyn Gallant

Jun 7, 2025

Carolyn M. (Howe) Gallant, 91, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a period of declining health with her family by her side.

Born in Brattleboro, Vermont, on November 18, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Victoria (Gunzinger) Howe. She graduated from Troy (NH) High School...

Priscilla Pouliot

Priscilla Pouliot

Jun 3, 2025

Priscilla J. (Lizotte) Pouliot, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in The Highlands, Fitchburg, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on February 17, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Emile and Loretta (Dumont) Lizotte. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1961. She was a secretary employed by...

Boonmy Boupha

Boonmy Boupha

Jun 2, 2025

Boonmy Boupha, 65, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Laos on June 5, 1959, he was the son of the late Heuan and Phaeng Boupha. Boonmy was a floor boy employed by Beacon Manufacturing for many years.

Boonmy loved the outdoors and was a true outdoorsman, finding solace...

Brian H. Avedisian

Brian H. Avedisian

May 31, 2025

Brian H. Avedisian, of Hubbardston, died peacefully on his 64th birthday on Saturday, May 31, 2025, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Worcester on May 31, 1961, he was the son of the late James Sr. and Mary (Meskowski) Avedisian. He graduated from Doherty Memorial High School with the Class of 1979 and attended Worcester Industrial...

Joseph Goodbrake

Joseph Goodbrake

May 24, 2025

Joseph Goodbrake, 46, of Baldwinville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, from his battle with cancer.

Born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on August 2, 1978, he was the son of the late Edward and Nancy (Guala) Goodbrake. He graduated from William Floyd High School with the Class of 1996. He relocated to Massachusetts from New...

David P. Cameron

David P. Cameron

May 20, 2025

David P. Cameron, 73, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.

Born in Leominster on September 13, 1951, he was the son of the late Maxwell M. and Irene F. (Laprade) Cameron. He was a foreman for Rand Whitney of Leominster for many years until his retirement.

David's life was a symphony...

Gary Radigan

Gary Radigan

May 14, 2025

Gary Radigan, 64, of Templeton, died unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Born in Gardner on August 14, 1960, he was the son of Denise M. (Bour) Radigan of Templeton and the late John W. Radigan. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1978 and had a prosperous career as a machinist employed by...

Richard Hackett

Richard Hackett

May 12, 2025

Richard Hackett, 86, of Hubbardston, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 12, 2025, in his home.

Born in Gardner on March 24, 1939, he was the son of the late Charles and Edith (Kelley) Hackett. After receiving his associate's degree in artistry, Richard worked at Cumberland Farms as a store clerk for many years.

Richard was a member of...

Leo P. Cormier

Leo P. Cormier

May 8, 2025

Leo P. Cormier, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025, in his home after a period of declining health with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on June 6, 1935, he was the son of the late Edward and Celina M. (Lajoie) Cormier. Leo proudly served in the Massachusetts Army National Guard for 21 years...

Tyler M. Keough

Tyler M. Keough

May 5, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce that Tyler M. Keough, 31, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 5, 2025.

Born in Fitchburg on July 2, 1993, he was the son of Kenneth M. Keough of Gardner and the late Susan D. Peal. Tyler was a laborer employed by Superior Kitchen Design of Gardner then moved on to work...

Shirley L. Murray

Shirley L. Murray

May 4, 2025

Shirley Lorraine (Smith) Murray, 90, of Winchendon, passed from this life on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the presence of those who cared for her at Baldwinville Nursing Home.

Born in Gardner on January 28, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Edna (Desbois) Smith. Shirley graduated from Templeton High School, enjoying her years as a member of...

Roseanna Broeckel

Roseanna Broeckel

Apr 30, 2025

Roseanna (McPherson) Broeckel, 88, of Orange, died peacefully Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.

Born in Richmond, New Hampshire, on June 9, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Norman Earl McPherson and Sylvia (Mabey) Hebert. She attended Athol-Royalston High School.

Roseanna loved keeping active, enjoying candlepin and ten-pin bowling and was active in several...

Jay Richard

Jay Richard

Apr 29, 2025

Jay T. Richard, 67, of Charlton, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in his sister’s home, surrounded by family after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on May 8, 1957, he was the son of Joseph L. Richard of Dunedin, FL, and the late Ruth M. (Matteson) Richard. He graduated from St. Peter Marian High School, Worcester, with the...

Alanna Prentice

Alanna Prentice

Apr 29, 2025

Alanna M. (Reilly) Prentice, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in her home surrounded by her family after a short illness.

Born in Gardner on June 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late John B. Reilly and Marie Geraldine (Poirier) Reilly. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1971 and attended Mount Wachusett...