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Joanne J Hirons

Joanne J Hirons

Dec 24, 2017

Joanne J. (Albert) Hirons, 60, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, December 24, 2017 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center of Worcester, surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Joanne was born in Moncton, N.B. Canada on April 20, 1957, the daughter of Clovis Albert and the late Yvonne (Cormier) Albert. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...

Veronica E Casavant

Veronica E Casavant

Dec 17, 2017

Veronica E. (Venn) Casavant, 97, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, December 17, 2017 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner. Born in Troy, NH on July 30, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Alice (Rochleau) Venn. Veronica graduated from Troy High School with the Class of 1938. She was a member of Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of...

Malvina "Mal" McCusker

Malvina "Mal" McCusker

Dec 15, 2017

Malvina Elise (Hamel) (Brinkmann) McCusker, 82, of Gardner was happy to return to the Lord on Friday, December 15, 2017. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on May 6, 1935, she was the 11th child of Margaret and Leander Hamel. Mal grew up in Otter River, graduated from Templeton High School, and later entered religious life with The Little Sisters of the...

Daniel R Caissie

Daniel R Caissie

Dec 14, 2017

Daniel Roger Caissie, 63, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, December 14, 2017 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, following a long illness. Born in Rogersville, N.B. Canada on December 3, 1954, he was the son of the late Paul and Aline (Gallant) Caissie. Daniel was a handyman and a 'jack of all trades'. He was also a mason and did brick...

Elizianne "Liz" Thibodeau

Elizianne "Liz" Thibodeau

Dec 11, 2017

Elizianne "Liz" (LeBlanc) Thibodeau, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully in her daughter's arms Monday, December 11, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a brief illness. Born in Bouctouche, N.B. Canada on December 10, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Augustin and Christine (Cormier) LeBlanc. Liz was raised in Canada and graduated high school in her hometown...

Stephen P Paydos

Stephen P Paydos

Dec 11, 2017

Stephen P. Paydos, 61, of Gardner, formerly of Worcester, died Monday, December 11, 2017 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a brief illness. Stephen was born in Ware, MA the son of Stephanie (Lech) Paydos and the late Stephen J. Paydos. He graduated from Quabbin Regional High School of Barre with the Class of 1974. Stephen was a Machinist...

Doris Robichaud

Doris Robichaud

Dec 9, 2017

Doris (Pitre) Robichaud, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, December 9, 2017 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner following a brief illness, surrounded by her family. Born in St. Paul, N.B. Canada on May 18, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Virginie (Richard) Pitre. Doris was last employed as a Home Care Worker by Catholic Charities for...

Lorraine M Bastarache

Lorraine M Bastarache

Nov 30, 2017

Lorraine M. (LeBlanc) Bastarache, 81, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 30, 2017, following a lengthy battle with dementia, with her loving family by her side. Lorraine was born on September 16, 1936 in Bouctouche, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Alderic and Odila (Girouard) LeBlanc. Lorraine worked for many years as a Certified Nursing Assistant at...

Erika A Boudreau

Erika A Boudreau

Nov 28, 2017

Erika A. Boudreau, 39, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 28, 2017, surrounded by her family in her parent's home, following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Leominster on June 19, 1978, the daughter of Thomas C. and Norma M. (Gosselin) Boudreau of Gardner. Erika graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of...

Yvette G Arsenault

Yvette G Arsenault

Nov 28, 2017

Yvette G. (Beaulieu) Arsenault, 89, of Gardner and Florida, died peacefully Tuesday, November 28, 2017 in Manatee Hospital of Bradenton, FL. Born in Estcourt, P.Q., Canada on June 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Antoine and Elizabeth (Gendron) Beaulieu. She spent most of her life as a homemaker, and had also worked in the Housekeeping Department of...

Mary L Vautour

Mary L Vautour

Nov 24, 2017

Mary L. (Smith) Vautour, 68, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 24, 2017 in her residence. Born in Fitchburg on December 28, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Willis and Miriam (Pajari) Smith. Mary was employed by Harvard Cleaners of Leominster as a presser for several years, retiring in 2009. She enjoyed vacationing in the White Mountains and...

Nancy M. Anderson

Nancy M. Anderson

Nov 23, 2017

Nancy Marie (Cormier) Anderson, 66, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 23, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Nancy was born in Gardner on September 30, 1951, the daughter of the late Arthur "Babe" and Alice T. (Wojdak) Cormier. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1969, and in 1973...

William E"Bill" Fohy III

William E"Bill" Fohy III

Nov 22, 2017

William E. "Bill" Fohy, III, 80, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2017 in Life Care Center of Leominster with his son by his side. Born in Fitchburg on May 19, 1937, he was the son of the late William E. Fohy, Jr. and Anna (Racette) Fohy. Bill graduated from Notre Dame High School of Fitchburg with the Class...

Joan C Charland

Joan C Charland

Nov 22, 2017

Joan C. (Pendergrast) Charland, 78, of Templeton, died peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, November 22, 2017, in her son's home. Joan was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 19, 1939, the daughter of the late Richard and Agnes (Keenan) Pendergrast. She was employed by the City of Templeton as a cafeteria worker at the Templeton Center School for several years....

Judith A"Judy" Joseph

Judith A"Judy" Joseph

Nov 20, 2017

Judith A. "Judy" Joseph, 72, of Phillipston, died peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017 in her residence following a long illness. Born in Gardner on July 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Korem) Joseph. Judy graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1963. She received her Associates Degree in Education from Mount Wachusett...

Norma S Sisco

Norma S Sisco

Nov 18, 2017

Norma S. (Davidson) Sisco, 90, formally of Charlton and Hubbardston, passed away peacefully on her 90th birthday. She was born in Franklin, NH on November 18, 1927, the daughter of Adelard and Hermenie (Champoux) Davidson. Norma graduated from Oxford High School and was co-owner of Sisco Lumber Company, Inc. of Hubbardston for many years, retiring in 2002. She was a...

Gary L Hanks

Gary L Hanks

Nov 18, 2017

Gary L. Hanks, 54, of Athol, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, November 18, 2017 in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, following a brief illness. Gary was born in Gardner on July 8, 1963, the son of Rose-Marie (Laliberte) Hanks and the late Francis Hanks. He was a self-employed flooring contractor for many years. He enjoyed four-wheeling, working on his home,...

Fernand J"Archie" Poirier

Fernand J"Archie" Poirier

Nov 17, 2017

Fernand J. "Archie" Poirier, 69, of Royalston, died peacefully Friday, November 17, 2017 in Life Care Center of Leominster, following an illness. Born in Rogersville, N.B. Canada on July 25, 1948, he was the son of the late Albert J. and Theresa (Vautour) Poirier. Archie also lived in Texas for a few years. He was a metal fabricator employed by...

Raymond J"Bud" Jaillet

Raymond J"Bud" Jaillet

Nov 15, 2017

Raymond J. "Bud" Jaillet, 87, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, November 15, 2017 in Rose Monahan Hospice Home of Worcester, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on August 23, 1930, he was the son of the late Antellien and Julie (Comeau) Jaillet. Raymond graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948. In 1961 and 1962, he attended...

Leo A Letellier

Leo A Letellier

Nov 11, 2017

Leo A. LeTellier, 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Life Care Center of Leominster, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 13, 1937, he was the son of the late Camille and Yolande (L'Huillier) LeTellier. Leo graduated from the former Templeton High School with the Class of 1956 and later attended the Police Academy....

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