Alice R. Rahaim
Feb 3, 2022
Alice R. (LaFlamme) Rahaim, 99, of Templeton, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, February 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family.
Born in Worcester on February 10, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Angers) LaFlamme. She graduated from David Hale Fanning Trade School with the Class 0f 1940, where she received an education...
Edward J. Turski
Feb 2, 2022
Edward J. Turski, 86, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family.
Born in Baldwinville on December 3, 1935, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen (Dymek) Turski. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1953 and attended the Ward School in Worcester. Ed was a Plant...
Forrest W. McPherson
Feb 2, 2022
Forrest W. McPherson, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, February 2, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester.
Born in Athol on April 24, 1938, he was the son of the late Norman McPherson and Sylvia L. (Maybe, McPherson) Hebert. He attended Athol High School. Forrest served in the United States Army Reserve’s from 1956 till 1962. He...
Paul C. Lepkowski
Feb 1, 2022
Paul C. Lepkowski, 82, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, February 1, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Gardner on July 7, 1939, he was the son of the late Chester and Helen (Dabuliewicz) Lepkowski. Paul was a graduate of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture. He was a United States...
Albert D. Springfield
Jan 31, 2022
Albert D. Springfield, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, with his family by his side.
Born in Marlin, Texas, on May 19, 1935, he was the son of the late Hansel Albert and Vena (Evans) Springfield. After graduating from high school, Albert enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1954...
Diane Jasiewicz
Jan 31, 2022
Diane Jasiewicz, 67, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in her home.
Born in Gardner on October 21, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Adele (Kolesnik) Jasiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1972. Diane was a Technician employed by Digital Equipment Corporation of Westminster for 30-years. She was briefly...
Joseph C. Philbrick
Jan 31, 2022
Joseph C. Philbrick, 53, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 31, 2022, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after a short illness.
Born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, on February 2, 1968, he was the son of late Charles and Jane (Pontremoli) Philbrick. He graduated from Ashland High School, Ashland with the Class of 1986. At the time of his...
Donald W. Lemieux
Jan 29, 2022
Donald “Don” “Donny” W. Lemieux, 65, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 29, 2022.
Born in Fitchburg on November 9, 1956, he was the son of Donald L. and Jeannette (Mitchel) Lemieux of Fitchburg. He graduated from St. Bernard’s High School of Fitchburg with the Class of 1974, a Post Graduate year at Cushing Academy of Ashburnham, and received a...
Alyre J. LeBlanc
Jan 28, 2022
Alyre “Half Time” “Al” J. LeBlanc, 81, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 28, 2022, in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol.
Born in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada, on July 3, 1940, he was the son of the late Lucas and Helena (Boucher) LeBlanc. Alyre was a Set-Up-Person employed by Simplex Time Recorder for 19-years until his retirement in 2019. He was...
Rachel M. Kendall
Jan 23, 2022
Rachel M. (Morse) Kendall, 91, of Gardner, died at home Sunday, January 23, 2022, with her family by her side.
Rachel was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred (Roy) Morse. She was strong and fiercely independent, which was fitting as she was born on Independence Day. Rachel was always extremely proud to have received her GED through Mount Wachusett...
Karen A. Dufort-Niemela
Jan 23, 2022
Karen A. Dufort-Niemela, 66, of Otter River, died unexpectedly Sunday, January 23, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
Born in Gardner on January 25, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Irene (Richards) Dufort. Karen worked as a Home Health Aide and a Preschool Teacher for several years.
Karen was a Friend of Bill W. Her greatest joy...
Irene M. Fournier
Jan 21, 2022
Irene M. (Allain) Fournier, 96, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville.
Born in Mexico, Maine on June 15, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Fabianna (Trial) Allain. Irene was an Inspector employed by Harrington Richardson (H&R) for 25-years until her retirement in 1985.
Irene was a parishioner...
George E. Pelletier
Jan 19, 2022
George E. Pelletier, of Gardner, died peacefully on his 71st birthday on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Born in Fort Devens on January 19, 1951, he was the son of the late Edmond Pelletier and Bertha (Saulnier) (Pelletier) Hietala. He attended Gardner High School and later received...
Florence M. Gosselin
Jan 18, 2022
Florence M. (Richard) Gosselin, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2022, in her residence with her family by her side.
Born in Saint-Antoine, New Brunswick, Canada, on March 11, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Adeline (Gosselin) Richard. Florence was a Self-Employed Seamstress for several years prior to her retirement.
Florence was a parishioner of Annunciation...
Caryl L O'Neil
Jan 18, 2022
Caryl L. (Messier) O’Neil, 87, of Athol, passed from this life Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Winchendon on July 31, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Nelson L. and Myra “Blanche” (Holmes) Messier. She graduated from Murdock High School with the Class of 1952.
Caryl was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish/Our...
Alfred A. Watts
Jan 17, 2022
Alfred A. Watts of Phillipston, died peacefully at home Monday evening January 17, 2022.
Al was born on October 13, 1945, in Holden. Son of the late G. Frederick and Irene (Cummings) Watts.
Al graduated from Athol High School with the class of 1963. He went on to become a certified Welder after graduating from the Worcester Boys Trade School.
Al took office...
Auguste J. Boudreau
Jan 17, 2022
Auguste “Gus” J. Boudreau, 76, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with his family by his side.
Born in Acadieville Siding, New Brunswick, Canada on October 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Emile J. and Bertha M. (Leger) Boudreau. Gus was a Plow Driver employed for the City of Gardner...
Ginette M Vautour
Jan 17, 2022
Ginette M. Vautour, 71, of Baldwinville, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 17, 2022, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Baldwinville, after an illness.
Born in Saint Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on January 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Marguerite (Barrieau) Vautour. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1970 and in 1989...
Richard W. Murray
Jan 14, 2022
Richard W. Murray, 89, of Chelmsford, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, January 14, 2022, in the Baker-Katz Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Haverhill.
Born in Gardner on September 2, 1932, he was the son of the late Adelma Murray. He graduated from Templeton High School with the Class of 1950. Richard was a Sawmill Operator employed by Conant-Ball of Gardner...
Raymond Aylward
Jan 11, 2022
Raymond Aylward, 83, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, January 11, 2022, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.
Born on December 24, 1938, he was the son of the late James R. and Rosina E. (Landry) Aylward. He enjoyed going for walks.
Graveside Services at Wildwood Cemetery, West Street, Gardner, MA, will be private.
Memorial Contributions may be made to a charity...
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