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...
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,...
Elaine L. LeBlanc
Sep 12, 2025
Elaine L. LeBlanc, 94, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Home.
Born in Gardner on November 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Viola (Jaillet) LeBlanc, and the stepdaughter of Oneil Theriault. A proud graduate of Gardner High School, Class of 1948, she went on to build her...
Mary Joyce Webb
Sep 10, 2025
Mary Joyce Webb, 89, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Heywood Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Worcester, October 31, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose (Briand) Melanson. She was a graduate of Gardner High School in the class of 1953 and was employed as a Paraprofessional...
Brandon Allen
Sep 9, 2025
Brandon M. Allen, 40, of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Born in Gardner on August 17, 1985, he was the beloved son of Arlen "Butch" Allen of Port Charlotte, Florida, and Carol (Racine) LaBrie of Gardner. He was employed by All Saints Foundations. Previously, he was a maintenance worker with Avery Dennison.
Brandon was a proud member of...
Leo Strom
Sep 7, 2025
Leo R. Strom, 82, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
Leo, a lifelong resident of Gardner, was born on April 28, 1943, to the late Bruno and Alda (Brassard) Strom. He spent many years working as a truck driver and later became the proud owner and operator of 'Leo's Steamed Dogs,'...
Michael Lynch
Aug 31, 2025
Michael Lynch, 76, of Hubbardston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester.
Born in Boston on September 2, 1948, Michael was the son of the late Lewis and Jeannette (Gallagher) Lynch. He graduated from Dorchester High School with the Class of 1966 and went on to study Biology at Bridgewater State...
Karen Gautreau
Aug 28, 2025
With sadness, we announce the passing of our mother, Karen Clare Gautreau (Pierce), 78, who left us peacefully surrounded by love. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on October 15, 1946, a treasured daughter of the late Arline (Hill) and Chester Pierce.
She is survived by her daughters, Shelley Halkola and her husband Jim, and Amy McAuliffe and her husband Jim, as...
Leo L'Heureux
Aug 26, 2025
Leo L'Heureux, 80, of Templeton, passed away peacefully at home from complications due to cancer on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, surrounded by his devoted and loving family.
Leo was born in Winchendon on March 8, 1945, the son of the late Leo J. and Pauline (Doiron) L'Heureux. He graduated with the Class of 1963 from Athol High School and went...
Richard Friberg
Aug 23, 2025
Richard A. Friberg, 70, of Gardner, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Heywood Hospital.
Richard was born in Worcester on October 30, 1954, the son of the late Viljo and Evangeline (Leger) Friberg. A proud graduate of Gardner High School, Class of 1972, he went on to dedicate more than thirty years to a career in maintenance at...
Keven A. Kilbury
Aug 16, 2025
Keven A. Kilbury, 42, of Baldwinville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
Born on June 24, 1983, in Boston, Massachusetts. Keven was a man of many talents and deep passions. He worked professionally as a Senior Financial Analyst with Seaman Paper, and previously Garlock Printing, where his dedication, intelligence, and work ethic earned him the respect of his...
Emile J. Richard
Aug 14, 2025
Emile J. Richard, a dedicated and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Heywood Hospital after a short period of declining health. At 101 years old, Emile lived a truly remarkable life, earning formal recognition from the state of Massachusetts. He was born on May 24, 1924, in Cap-Lumiere, New Brunswick, Canada, to...
Ronald Burgwinkel
Aug 11, 2025
Ronald "Atomic Ron" Burgwinkel, 52, of Gardner passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in the Heywood Hospital from complications of COVID with his loving mother by his side.
Born in Worcester, on March 4, 1973. He was the son of the late Ronald E. Burgwinkel and survived by his mother Theresa "Terry" (Hunter) Burgwinkel of Gardner. He received his...
Paul Fontaine
Aug 11, 2025
Paul Fontaine, 84, of Gardner, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, in Heywood Hospital.
Born in Montreal, Canada, on September 29, 1940, he was the son of the late Auray "Harry" and Blanche B. Fontaine. A 1959 graduate of Gardner High School, he went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Nichols College in 1963, followed by a master's...
Derek A. Delanski
Aug 8, 2025
Derek A. Delanski, 45, of Winchendon, died peacefully on Friday, August 8, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Friona, Texas, on August 28, 1979, he was the son of David and Kathleen (Carpenter) Delanski. He graduated from Quaboag Regional High School with the Class of 1997 and went on to achieve his Bachelor's Degree in Biology from...
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