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Christine A. Scott

Christine A. Scott

Oct 25, 2022

Christine A. (Brodeur) Scott, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in the Kaplan Hospice House, Danvers, with her family by her side after an illness.

Born in Gardner on August 22, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Leona (Dumas) Brodeur. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968 and later...

Carol L. Saulnier

Carol L. Saulnier

Oct 23, 2022

Carol Lillian (Barber) Saulnier, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at the St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester.

Born in Elbridge, NY, on October 16, 1940, she was the daughter of Edwin and Kathleen (Cronkite) Barber. She was a high school graduate, and a longtime employee of Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for several years prior to her...

Barbara Ann Yablonski

Barbara Ann Yablonski

Oct 22, 2022

Barbara Ann “Bubbie” (Borkowski) Yablonski, 77, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Lifecare Center of Leominster, after her battle with cancer.

Born in Charleroi, Pennsylvania on April 24, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Laura (Kowalczyk) Borkowski.

Barbara graduated from Gardner High School in 1963, and attended Fitchburg State University, earning her...

John C. Miganowicz

John C. Miganowicz

Oct 22, 2022

John Charles Miganowicz passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 22, 2022, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born on August 27, 1943, in Gardner Massachusetts to the late Steven Miganowicz and the late Florence (Taft) Miganowicz, John lived in the Templeton/Gardner area his whole life. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the class...

Louis J. Poirier

Louis J. Poirier

Oct 21, 2022

Louis J. Poirier, 89, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after a short illness.

Born in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada on February 24, 1933, he was the son of the late Narcisse and Emma (Hebert) Poirier. He was a Custodian employed by Grafton Public Schools for several years prior to his retirement.

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Yvonne M. Mann

Yvonne M. Mann

Oct 21, 2022

Yvonne M. (Boudreau) Mann, 78, of Hubbardston, formerly of Ogunquit, ME, died peacefully Friday, October 21, 2022, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, after a long illness with her family by her side.

Born in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Dorina (Cormier) Boudreau. She graduated from Gardner High...

Charles  F. Smith

Charles F. Smith

Oct 12, 2022

Charles F. Smith, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, October 12, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Athol on September 8, 1940, he was the son of the late Frederick and Marcia (Tandy) Smith.

Charlie was a congregant of the First Baptist Church of Gardner. He loved playing BINGO, working on crafts, and cooking. Charlie loved the New England...

Megan M. Whaley

Megan M. Whaley

Oct 6, 2022

Megan M. Whaley, 32, of Athol, died peacefully Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an unexpected illness.

Born in Leominster on January 19, 1990, she was the daughter of Lisa L. (Ghilardi) Whaley and Donald T. Whaley. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of 2008. After high school, she attended...

Cheryl Ann Connors

Cheryl Ann Connors

Oct 6, 2022

Cheryl Ann Connors, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her home in Gardner, after an unexpected illness.

Born in Fitchburg on December 31, 1964, she was the daughter of Patricia St. John and John L. Connors. She graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of 1982. After high school, she became a cook...

Steven P. Pouliot

Steven P. Pouliot

Oct 3, 2022

Steven P. Pouliot, 63, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, October 3, 2022, in the Rose Monahan Hospice House, Worcester, after a two-year battle with cancer.

Born in Gardner on September 2, 1959, he was the son of Marguerite (Bourgeois) Pouliot of Gardner and the late Paul Pouliot. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of 1977....

James F. Watson Jr.

James F. Watson Jr.

Oct 2, 2022

James F. Watson Jr., 67, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 2, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Roxbury on March 16, 1955, he was the son of the late James and Ellen (Severance) Watson. James was a Mechanic employed by Ken Stewart for many years prior...

Marjorie  M. Bushey

Marjorie M. Bushey

Sep 27, 2022

Marjorie M. (Russell) Bushey, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

Born in Athol on March 25, 1934, she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene (Isrow) Russell and was raised by her stepfather, William McLean.

Marjorie was an Assembler employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for 10-years...

Richard M. Flynn Sr.

Richard M. Flynn Sr.

Sep 18, 2022

Richard “Richie” M. Flynn Sr., 77, of Ashburnham, died peacefully Sunday, September 18, 2022, in the Rose Monahan Hospice House, Worcester, after an illness. 

Born in Waltham on January 28, 1945, he was the son of the late Vincent and Florence (Ahearn) Flynn. He graduated from Waltham High School with the Class of 1963. He received his Bachelor of Arts...

TaraMae Babineau

TaraMae Babineau

Sep 13, 2022

TaraMae Babineau, 36, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, September 13, 2022, in UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a short illness.

Born in Gardner on December 8, 1985, she was the daughter of Tina (Miettinen) Babineau of Leominster and the late Scott Babineau. TaraMae was a Store Clerk employed by several stores throughout the years.

TaraMae was...

Gerene M. Jalbert

Gerene M. Jalbert

Sep 12, 2022

Gerene M. (Cormier) Jalbert, 86, of Gardner died peacefully Monday, September 12, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, with her family by her side after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Born in Gardner on September 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Mae (Cormier) Cormier. She graduated from the Sister of Presentation Academy...

M. Gloria Martel

M. Gloria Martel

Sep 10, 2022

M. Gloria (Cormier)Martel, 65, of Charleston, SC, died at MUSC Hospital, Charleston, SC, on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on March 10, 1957, she was the oldest daughter of Gerald and Irma (Robichaud) Cormier.  

Gloria was a talented and passionate woman.  She was an accomplished glass bead artist, an...

Ronald J. Smith

Ronald J. Smith

Sep 8, 2022

Ronald Joseph Smith, 74, of Winchendon, died peacefully Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Brookline on June 26, 1948, he was the son of the late Bernard J. and Marjorie E. (Parsons) Smith. He was a United States Army Vietnam War Veteran serving from 1968 to 1970, where he received the National Defense...

Helen "Tiffie" C. Maillet

Helen "Tiffie" C. Maillet

Sep 7, 2022

Helen “Tiffie” C. Maillet, 90, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Adolphe and Mary-Blanche (LeBlanc) Maillet.

Helen was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/ Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. She was a...

Leon Paul Fredette

Leon Paul Fredette

Sep 6, 2022

Leon Paul Fredette, 92, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, September 6, 2022, in his home after a short illness.

Born in Gardner on February 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Leon J. and Victoria (Norskey) Fredette. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1947, and from Worcester Boys Trade School with a Degree in...

Richard J. Roberts

Richard J. Roberts

Sep 5, 2022

Richard J. Roberts, 49, of Templeton, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 5, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Gardner on January 21, 1973, he was the son of Richard K. Roberts and the late Lois M. (Mackie) Roberts and of Hubbardston. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School with the Class of 1991 and from Mount...

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