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Tina M. Richard

Tina M. Richard

Mar 10, 2022

Tina M. Richard, 43, of Fitchburg, died peacefully Thursday, March 10, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.

Born in Peterborough, New Hampshire, on February 27, 1979, she was the daughter of Deborah (Bennett) Noonan and stepdaughter of Donald Noonan, Sr.

Tina enjoyed listening to music. Her greatest joy was when she was with her family and friends, always...

John M. Smart

John M. Smart

Mar 9, 2022

John M Smart, 77, of Gardner, MA passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at UMass Memorial Medical Center of a long-lasting illness.

Born in Utica, New York, on February 19, 1945, he was the son of the late George and Mary (Tyler) Smart. He graduated from Lyon Mountain High School with the Class of 1963.

John was known by many...

Raymond Pasquale

Raymond Pasquale

Mar 8, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Pasquale, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Sentra Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, VA.

Born in Fitchburg on March 30, 1929, he was the son of the late Bernard D. and Philomena (Minnituick) Pasquale. He was a United States Army Korean War Veteran serving from 1951 to 1953, where he received the Korean Service Medal with...

Carol  A. Gannon

Carol A. Gannon

Mar 7, 2022

Carol A. Gannon, 59, of Townsend, died peacefully Monday, March 7, 2022, in Lahey Clinic Hospital, Burlington, surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Somerville on October 1, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Herbert W. and Marilyn (Zimmerman) Gannon. Carol was a Certified Nursing Assistant employed by various health facilities throughout the years. She was...

Suzanne M. Lajoie

Suzanne M. Lajoie

Mar 6, 2022

Suzanne M. (Bassett) Lajoie, 75, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, March 6, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

Born in Templeton on February 12, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Marion Irma (Beal) Bassett. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School, Templeton, with the Class of 1965...

Nancy M. Hawke

Nancy M. Hawke

Mar 5, 2022

Nancy M. (Moschetti) Hawke went home to the Lord Saturday, March 5, 2022. Nancy was born in the Otter River section of Templeton to Anthony and Jeanette (Dupre) Moschetti. She moved to Gardner in 1952 and has resided there since that time. Nancy graduated from Gardner High School in 1956. She then went on to Mount Ida College in Newton...

Joanne M. Morrissey

Joanne M. Morrissey

Mar 4, 2022

Joanne M. (Jacques) Morrissey, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, March 4, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her family by her side after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on November 12, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Mercedes (Dorval) Jacques. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1963. Joanne was...

Cathleen M. Egan

Cathleen M. Egan

Feb 28, 2022

Cathleen M. (Durand) Egan, 72, of Hubbardston, died peacefully, Monday, February 28, 2022, in the Life Care Center of Leominster, Leominster, after a short battle with Ovarian Cancer, with children Caitlin and Ben by her side.

Born in Providence, Rhode Island, on March 11, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Eleanor (O’Rourke) Durand. She graduated from...

Lena M. Hill

Lena M. Hill

Feb 27, 2022

Lena M. (Bosselait) Hill, 97, of Gardner, formerly of Ashburnham and O’Brien, FL, died peacefully, Sunday, February 27, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in South Ashburnham on May 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Alma (LeBlanc) Bosselait. She graduated from the David Half Training Trade and High School...

Pauline C. Tatro

Pauline C. Tatro

Feb 26, 2022

Pauline C. (Mailloux) Tatro, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, February 26, 2022, in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Gardner on September 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Alphee and Alice (Valois) Mailloux. She attended Holy Rosary School and graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1947. Pauline worked as a...

Georgette Rachel Tresback

Georgette Rachel Tresback

Feb 22, 2022

Georgette Rachel (Croteau) (Monette) Tresback, 101, of Fitchburg, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, February 22, 2022, in Fitchburg Healthcare, Fitchburg.

Born in Gardner on November 11, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Wilhelmina (St. Hilaire) Croteau. Georgette was a Sales Clerk in the Yarn Department employed by Goodnow Pearson for more than 27-years until her...

Randy E. Welch

Randy E. Welch

Feb 21, 2022

Randy E. Welch, 35, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in Care Dimensions Hospice House, Lincoln, with his family by his side.

Born in Leominster on June 26, 1986, he was the son of Karen A. (Dube) Welch of Gardner and the late Chester E. Welch. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, Fitchburg, with the Class...

Willard "Bill" Whitney

Willard "Bill" Whitney

Feb 21, 2022

Willard “Bill” Whitney, 94, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 21, 2022, in his home.

Bill was a foundling discovered by Boston Police in South Station when he was just two weeks old. He was raised in Templeton, MA, and began his truck driving career at the age of 16. A proud United States Navy Veteran, he served in World...

Michael J. Crowley

Michael J. Crowley

Feb 20, 2022

Michael J. Crowley, 62, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022, of complications from COVID-19.

Born in Gardner, he attended Gardner Schools before graduating from Assumption College. He served in the United States Army for four years being stationed in Germany for 18 months. He received a certificate to teach English from Fitchburg State and earned his MBA at Anna...

Arthur B. Trainque

Arthur B. Trainque

Feb 18, 2022

Arthur “Art” B. Trainque, 84, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Friday, February 18, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Fitchburg on April 18, 1937, he was the son of the late Victor G. and Marguerite (Dauphinias) Trainque. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School with the Class of 1954 and home studied courses on Mechanical Engineering. Art was a United...

Robin A. Erickson

Robin A. Erickson

Feb 14, 2022

Robin A. Erickson, 57, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 14, 2022, in her home with her life partner, Brendan Lynch, by her side.

Born in Gardner on June 25, 1964, she was the daughter of the late Richard Rushford and Jean (Handy) Kowalewicz. After receiving her GED, Robin would go on to receive her Associate's Degree from Quinsigamond Community...

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr.

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr.

Feb 12, 2022

Daniel P. Flanagan, Sr., 71, of Gardner, died peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2022, in Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by his family.

Born in Gardner on July 24, 1950, he was the son of the late John Flanagan, Sr., and Irene (LaFarr) Flanagan. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1968. Dan was employed...

Elizabeth E. Meany

Elizabeth E. Meany

Feb 12, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” E. (Blake) Meany, 87, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 12, 2022, in her home.

Born in Gardner on November 21, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Walter J. and Georgianna (Girouard) Blake. She received her GED in 1987. Betty was a Receptionist employed by Barkley & Dexter of Fitchburg for 5-years prior to her retirement...

Susan P. Bridges

Susan P. Bridges

Feb 10, 2022

Susan P. (Houle) Bridges, 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 10, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a brief illness.

Born in Newport, Vermont, on June 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Anatole and Irene (Angers) Houle. She attended North Country Union High School. Susan worked at Indian Head wood mill in Newport for many years....

Ashley M. LeBlanc

Ashley M. LeBlanc

Feb 8, 2022

Ashley M. LeBlanc, 23, of Fitzwilliam, NH passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022.

Born in Gardner, MA on July 10, 1998, she was the daughter of Jennifer Harding and the late Steven LeBlanc. She graduated from Monadnock Regional High School with the Class of 2016, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, soccer team, softball team and...

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