Janet E. Lipke
Sep 5, 2022
Janet E. (Wallace) Lipke, 81, of Westminster, died peacefully Monday, September 5, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.
Born in Athol on February 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Quinn) Wallace. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1959.
Janet was a congregant of Our...
Marilyn R. Jefferson
Sep 3, 2022
Marilyn "Lynn" R. (Caron) Jefferson, 72, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Fitchburg on October 20, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Francis R. and Estelle M. (Renaud) Caron. She graduated from St. Bernard's Catholic High School. Lynn was a...
Rene O. Charette
Sep 3, 2022
Rene O. Charette, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, September 3, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family after a short illness.
Born in Leominster on September 9, 1946, he was the son of the late Emile O. and Irene (Donais) Charette. He graduated from Leominster Trade School with the Class of 1965. Rene was a true handyman and...
Ronald J. Blais
Aug 28, 2022
Ronald Joseph Blais (71) died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home in Hubbardston, MA.
Born in Woonsocket, RI on January 11, 1951, Ron was the son of the late Normand and Mary June (Johnson) Blais. Ron started his life as a loving but waggish older brother to his beloved sister, Deb. Whether it was...
Ivar Jarvenpaa
Aug 24, 2022
Ivar Jarvenpaa, 60, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in his residence.
Born in Gardner on September 23, 1961, he was the son of the late Veikko and Sanni (Salminen) Jarvenpaa and attended Athol High School. Ivar was a Chair Maker employed by Nichols & Stone of Gardner for several years prior to his retirement.
Ivar enjoyed being...
Harry J. Mackelburger
Aug 21, 2022
Harry “Jim” J. Mackelburger, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, August 21, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a long illness.
Born in Denver, Colorado, on June 9, 1943, he was the son of the late David Theodore Mackelburger and Margaret Bertha (Fast) Mackelburger. He graduated from Englewood High School with the Class of 1961. Harry was a United States...
Claudette M. LeBlanc
Aug 20, 2022
Claudette M. (Cormier) LeBlanc, 85, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, August 20, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side due to complications from pneumonia.
Born in Saint-Paul, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 2, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Aurele and Melanie “May” (LeBlanc) Cormier. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School, Saint-Paul, NB,...
Melissa G. Jalbert
Aug 17, 2022
Melissa “Missy” G. Jalbert, 44, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in her home.
Born in Gardner on March 12, 1978, she was the daughter of the late Maurice Toliver and Marcia A. (Sundnas) Jalbert. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1995. Missy was a Clerk employed by Shell in Gardner for many years...
Debra Ann Bourgeois
Aug 16, 2022
Debra Ann Bourgeois, 58, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, August 16, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, after an illness.
Born in Gardner on May 6, 1964, she was the daughter of Eva (Caissie) Bourgeois of Gardner and the late James Bourgeois. After receiving her GED, Debra went on to work in medical records.
Debra enjoyed listening to music,...
Rita B. McKellick
Aug 12, 2022
Rita B. (Rouleau) McKellick, 84, of Winchendon, died peacefully Friday, August 12, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Gardner on December 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Lionel and Hermance (Houde) Rouleau. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1957. Rita was a Processing Clerk employed by the Medical Records Department at Heywood...
Edward J. Wierzbicki Jr
Aug 8, 2022
Edward J. Wierzbicki Jr., 84, of Otter River, was called home by his Creator on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Born in Gardner on May 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Edward J. Wierzbicki Sr. and Mary (Gorska) Wierzbicki. Edward was a United States Navy Veteran serving from 1955 to 1959. During his time in the Navy, Edward...
Carol L. Adam
Jul 31, 2022
Carol L. (Werchenski) Adam, 80, of Hubbardston, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.
Carol was born in Rutland, Vermont, on June 18, 1942, to Adolph and Doris (McCabe) Werchenski. Carol attended West Rutland Schools where she was majorette in high school. Carol then graduated from Castleton State College where she earned...
Claire T. Curran
Jul 27, 2022
Claire T. (Shyne) Curran, 94, of Phillipston, MA, formerly of Leominster, MA, and Manomet, MA, died peacefully Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family.
Born in Watertown on March 1, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Elizabeth (Shea) Shyne. She graduated and received a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, teaching at...
Gerard E. Jaillet
Jul 25, 2022
Gerard “Jerry” E. Jaillet, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, July 25, 2022, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family following a short illness.
Born in Gardner on September 18, 1934, he was the son of the late Edgar and Euphemie (Pellerin) Jaillet. He attended Gardner High School where he was a member...
Roger Joseph Parent Jr.
Jul 20, 2022
Roger Joseph Parent Jr., 76, of Gardner, passed into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA. He fought a valiant fight with an unknown illness for 6 years being cared for by some of the best doctors in the world, especially his beloved Dr. Michele Parker.
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Edward Hammond
Jul 15, 2022
Edward Denis Lynwood Hammond, 77, of Templeton, died peacefully Friday, July 15, 2022, in Tufts Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his family.
Born in Fitchburg on July 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Lynwood and Louise (LeBlanc) Hammond. Edward was employed by the Facilities Maintenance Department at Heywood Hospital of Gardner for many years prior to his...
Donald A. Lania
Jul 13, 2022
Donald A. Lania, 72, of Saco, ME, died peacefully Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, after an illness.
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Joseph and Bernadette (Rizzo) Lania. Don was a Shipper and Receiver for many years prior to his retirement.
Don was a parishioner of...
Thomas C. Forrester
Jul 13, 2022
Thomas C. Forrester, 85, of Gardner, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family after a hard-fought battle with declining health.
Born in Fitchburg on May 2, 1937, he was the son of the late Bradie P. and May J. (Girard) Forrester. Tom was a Campus Police Sergeant employed by Mount Wachusett Community College of...
Louis R. Laliberte
Jul 6, 2022
Louis R. Laliberte, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2022, in UMass Medical Center, University Campus, with his family by his side.
Born on November 26, 1946, he was the son of the late Rene and Annette (Richard) Laliberte. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1964. Louis was Foreman employed by Seaman Paper...
Gail A. Springfield
Jul 5, 2022
Gail A. (Lehman) Springfield, 80, of Hubbardston, died in her sleep Tuesday, July 5, 2022, in her home.
Born in Worcester on October 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Robert I. and Margaret L. (Cook) Lehman. She graduated from West Boylston High School with the Class of 1959.
Gail enjoyed reading and working on crafts. She loved...
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