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John J. Mangan

John J. Mangan

Jul 17, 2004

John J. Mangan, 74, of 51 Valley Court, Fitchburg, died Saturday, July 17th in Univ. of MA Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness. Born in Dublin, Ireland on September 15, 1929, he was the son of Frank and Mary (O'Callaghan) Mangan and arrived in the United States 31 years ago. He was a Computer Assembler employed by Stratus Corp. of...

Daniel M. Francoeur

Daniel M. Francoeur

Jul 16, 2004

Daniel "Danny" M. Francoeur, 43, of 139 Narrows Rd., Westminster, died unexpectedly Friday, July 16th at his camp in Rutland. Born in Edmundston, NB, Canada on April 7, 1961, he was the son of Reno Francoeur. At the time of his death he was a sander employed by Nichols & Stone Co. of Gardner for the 11 last years. Mr....

Roland P. Bourgeois

Roland P. Bourgeois

Jul 16, 2004

Roland P. Bourgeois, 73, of 47 Racette Ave., Gardner died Friday, July 16th in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness. Born in Gardner on April 20, 1931, he was the son of Alfred J. and Anna R. (St.Pierre) Bourgeois. He was a salesman last employed by LaChance Furniture Co. of Gardner for 15 years, retiring in 1995. He was...

Wilfred A. Godin

Wilfred A. Godin

Jul 15, 2004

Wilfred "Willy" A. Godin, 81, of 22394 Minnetonka Rd., Apple Valley, CA and formerly of Gardner until moving to California in 1978, died Thursday, July 15th in his residence following an illness. Born in Fitchburg on January 26, 1923, he was the son of Albert and Eva (Mercier) Godin. He was a Licensed Practical Nurse employed by the former Gardner...

J. Gertrude Lashua

J. Gertrude Lashua

Jul 1, 2004

J. Gertrude (Ropulewis) Lashua, 88, of 127 North Common Rd., Westminster, died Thursday, July 1st in St. Vincent's Hospital @ Worcester Medical Center, Worcester, following an illness. Born in Gardner on May 25, 1916, she was the daughter of Frank and Theodora (Harasimowicz) Ropulewis. She was a 1934 graduate of Gardner High School and was a member of Sacred Heart...

Helen J. Raduazo

Helen J. Raduazo

Jun 29, 2004

Helen J. (Seabury) Raduazo, 81, of 27 Green St., Gardner, died Tuesday in her residence following an illness. Born in Manchester, NH on May 16, 1923, she was the daughter of Harold and Nora (O'Connor) Seabury. She was a Registered Nurse last employed in her husband's office for 34 years until retiring in 1989. She was formerly a resident nurse...

John P. Croteau

John P. Croteau

Jun 29, 2004

John P. Croteau, 52, of 41 Sawyer St., E. Templeton died peacefully Tuesday, June 29th in his residence following an illness. Born in Gardner on January 26, 1952, he was the son of George J. and Cecilia (Mei) Croteau. He was a data entry worker employed by Market Intelligence of Hopkinton for 10 years, retiring in 2003 due to illness....

Laurie W. Miettinen

Laurie W. Miettinen

Jun 29, 2004

Laurie W. Miettinen, 63, of 455 South Road, Templeton, died Tuesday, June 29th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, shortly after being stricken ill at home. Born in Athol on September 22, 1940, he was the son of William and Joan (D'Etcheuerry) Miettinen. He was a self-employed contractor from 1968 until retiring in 2001. He was formerly employed by Sanborn Machine Co....

Carl A. Bush

Carl A. Bush

Jun 25, 2004

Carl A. Bush, 67, of 35 Moran St., Gardner died Friday, June 25th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on December 16, 1936, he was the son of Alfred and Alice (Nyman) Bush. He was a carpenter last employed by Digital Mfg. Co. of Westminster for 18 years, retiring in 1993. He was a 1955 graduate...

Michael L. Brouillet

Michael L. Brouillet

Jun 23, 2004

Michael L. Brouillet, 43, of 43 Kendall Pond East, Gardner, died unexpectedly Friday, July 23rd, shortly after arrival at Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Born in Gardner on October 26, 1960, he was the son of Lewis Brouillet. He was a self-employed truck driver. Mr. Brouillet was a member of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church. He was a motorcycle enthusiast...

Billie Ray Bingham

Billie Ray Bingham

Jun 17, 2004

Billie Ray "Baby Cakes" Bingham, 72, of 23 Williamsville Rd., Hubbardston, and formerly of Newbury, MA, died Sunday, June 13th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following an illness. Born in Baxter Springs, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, on June 20, 1931,he was the son of Clarence Ver and Lillie Mae (Clark) Bingham. He was Admissions Recruiter at St. Michael's College, Winooski Park in...

Helen F. Grow

Helen F. Grow

Jun 12, 2004

Helen F. (Foskett) Grow, 76, of 45 Glen Rd., Gardner and formerly of Wendell, died Saturday, June 12th in her residence following a short illness. Born in New Brunswick, Canada on May 29, 1928, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Martha (Andrews) Foskett. She was a Registered Nurse employed by Heywood Hospital, Gardner, for 15 years, retiring in 1993....

Edith M. Sbrega

Edith M. Sbrega

Jun 10, 2004

Edith M. (Zalewski) Sbrega, 77, of 46 Lennon St., Gardner, died Thursday, June 10th in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Baldwinville on August 6, 1926, she was the daughter of Joseph and Mary E. (Matusewicz) Zalewski. She was an office manager employed by Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner for several years, retiring in 1988. She...

Mitchell W. Walendziak

Mitchell W. Walendziak

May 31, 2004

Mitchell W. "Mikei¿½ Walendziak, 84, of 4 Chapman Park, Gardner, died Monday, May 31st in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on November 3, 1919, he was the son of Alexander and Blanche (Zebrowski) Walendziak. He was a field engineer employed by Massachusetts Electric for 33 years, retiring in 1981. He was a 1937 graduate of Gardner...

Annette R. Rushia

Annette R. Rushia

May 29, 2004

Annette R. (Plante) Rushia, 90, of 24 Guild Rd., Gardner died Saturday, May 29th in her residence following an illness. Born in Willimantic, CT on July 16, 1913, she was the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Dumais) Plante. She was a furniture assembler employed by the former LaPlante Mfg. Co. of Gardner for several years until retiring in 1970. She...

Edward J. Landry

Edward J. Landry

May 29, 2004

Edward J. Landry, 86, of 1209 East End Ave., Pittsburg, PA and formerly of 152 Main St., Otter River and 19 City Hall Ave., Gardner, died Saturday, May 29th in his son's residence with whom he lived. Born in Gardner on June 4, 1917, he was the son of Theodore and Melisse (Melanson) Landry. He was a paper maker employed...

Robert G. Stone

Robert G. Stone

May 27, 2004

Robert G. Stone, 79, of 225 Gardner Rd., Hubbardston, where he has lived since 1962, died Thursday, May 27th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following an illness. Born in Gardner on November 5, 1924, he was the son of Walter and Hilda (Friberg)Stone. He was an inspector and assembler last employed by Simplex Time Recorder Co. for several years, retiring in...

Robert E. Adams

Robert E. Adams

May 24, 2004

Robert E. Adams, 74, of 223 Ash St., Gardner, died Thursday, May 20th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following an illness. Born in Gardner on August 28, 1929, he was the son of Reginald and Hazel (Coane) Adams. He was a printer employed by Simplex Time Recorder Co. of Gardner for 14 years, retiring in 1990. He was previously employed by...

Theresa A. Farr

Theresa A. Farr

May 13, 2004

Theresa A. (LaRoche) Farr, 70, of 40 North Main St., E. Templeton, died Thursday, May 13th in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following an illness. Born in Winchendon on July 26, 1933, she was the daughter of Henry and Laura (Casavant) LaRoche. She was a Claims Specialist employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Employment & Training for 17 years, retiring...

Rita B. Charest

Rita B. Charest

May 11, 2004

Rita B. (LaFlamme) Charest, 86, of 59 Marquette St., Gardner died Tuesday, May 11th in Heywood Hospital following a short illness. Born in Gardner on June 27, 1917, she was the daughter of Uldege and Exilda (Guenette) LaFlamme. She was an upholsterer employed by the former Heywood-Wakefield Co. for 28 years, retiring in 1955. She was a member of Our...

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