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Robert J. Ginn Jr.

Robert J. Ginn Jr.

Aug 9, 2024

Robert J. Ginn Jr., 78, of Templeton, died unexpectedly Friday, August 9, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on March 14, 1946, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Betty (Bailey) Ginn. He graduated from Bellevue High School, Bellevue, NE. He continued his education at the University of Nebraska, graduating with his Bachelor's Degree...

Ronald S. Richard

Ronald S. Richard

Aug 7, 2024

Ronald S. Richard, 61, of Athol, died peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, Templeton, after an illness with his family by his side.

Born in Gardner on September 15, 1962, he was the son of Cyril J. Richard of Gardner and the late Rina M. (Babineau) Richard. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical welding program in...

James B. Morrell

James B. Morrell

Aug 3, 2024

James B. Morrell, 61, of Marlborough, formerly of Fitchburg, died peacefully Saturday, August 3, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center- Marlborough Hospital, after a period of declining health.

Born in Malden on February 21, 1963, he was the son of the late Andrew H. and Madelon L. (Sabean) Morrell. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the Class of...

Hannah Headley

Hannah Headley

Aug 2, 2024

Hannah Headley, 32, of Fitchburg, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 2, 2024.

Born in Fitchburg on September 29, 1991, she was the daughter of Vicky (Galvan) Hildreth and the late Garvin Headley Sr. Hannah grew up in Gardner, attending Gardner Public Schools and receiving her GED. She graduated from Mount Wachusett Community College in Gardner. She was a PCA employed...

Rudolph Sosa

Rudolph Sosa

Jul 30, 2024

Rudolph “Rudy” Sosa, 79, of Gardner, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield after a short illness.

Born in Gary, Indiana, on January 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Vincent and Rita (Flores) Sosa. He graduated from River Forest High School with the Class of 1964 and enlisted in the United States...

Samantha L. Comeau

Samantha L. Comeau

Jul 30, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Samantha Lynn Comeau, who was taken from us on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at the age of 33. 

Born in Leominster on April 5, 1991, she was the daughter of Michael J. Comeau and Donna M. Leger, both of Gardner. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 2009 and received...

Cailin Van Oudenaren

Cailin Van Oudenaren

Jul 29, 2024

Cailin (Clair) Van Oudenaren, 62, of Templeton, died peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her husband by her side. 

Born in Woodstock, Connecticut, on October 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Constance (Millett) Clair. She graduated from Woodstock Academy with the Class of 1980. Cailin was a Cafeteria Supervisor employed by the...

Daniel F. Urato

Daniel F. Urato

Jul 25, 2024

Daniel F. Urato, 62, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 25, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. 

Born in Marlborough on February 19, 1962, he was the son of the late James V. and Jean P. (Laraveir) Urato. He graduated from Marlborough High School and enlisted in the United States Army, serving as a medic from 1980 to 1987, where he received...

Rev. David R. Cote

Rev. David R. Cote

Jul 23, 2024

Rev. David R. Cote, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health with his family by his side. 

Born in Willimantic, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Roderick and Helen (Skoglund) Cote. He attended Willimantic Public Schools and graduated from Windham CT High School with the Class of...

Jose L. Ortiz

Jose L. Ortiz

Jul 23, 2024

Jose L. Ortiz, 55, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness. 

Born in The Bronx, New York, on December 28, 1968, he was the son of Jose Ortiz and Sonia Figueroa. He attended New York City Public Schools. He was a recovery coach employed by Restoration Recovery Center, Inc. of...

Roger P. Byron

Roger P. Byron

Jul 16, 2024

Roger Philip Byron, 52, of Gardner, died in an automobile accident in Royalston, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, on his way to go fishing at Tully Lake.

Born in Fitchburg on January 9th, 1972, he was the son of the late Roger Victor Byron and Sandra Kay (Sweeney) Kozlowski. He graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 1990. He had worked for...

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jeanne M. Bubnel

Jul 16, 2024

Jeanne M. (Hamel) Bubnel, 82, of Gardner, died peacefully, Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by her family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on December 12, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Loretta (Robichaud) Hamel. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Jeanne was a beautician and the sole proprietor of Jeanne’s Hair...

Patricia E. Elliott

Patricia E. Elliott

Jul 10, 2024

Patricia E. Elliott, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in UMass Memorial Medical Center—University Campus, Worcester, after an illness. 

Born in Athol on February 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Exton and Pauline (Reece) Elliott. She graduated from New Salem Academy with the Class of 1969. Patricia was a veterinary assistant VCA Adams Animal Hospital...

Roland E. Stone

Roland E. Stone

Jul 6, 2024

Roland E. Stone, 83, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2024, in Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on July 20, 1940, he was the son of the late Harold W. and Evelyn G. (Tukey) Stone. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1958. Roland was an analyst for Digital...

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Leonard Robinson Sr.

Jul 2, 2024

Leonard B. "Lenny" Robinson Sr, 85, of Templeton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in hospice care at Alliance Health of Baldwinville after a valiant 6-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. 

Born in Clinton on February 01, 1939, he was the son of the late Raymond and Josephine (Coppenrath) Robinson. He graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of...

Shirley A. Monette

Shirley A. Monette

Jun 25, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Shirley A Monette, 95, who passed away on June 25, 2024, in her residence at Heywood Wakefield Commons, Gardner, in the loving arms of her entire family.

Shirley was born in Gardner on May 4, 1929, the daughter of William and Aili (Koivu) Smith. She graduated from Gardner High School...

Lorraine J Gallant

Lorraine J Gallant

Jun 21, 2024

Lorraine J. (Collette) Gallant, 96, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024, in Heywood Hospital after a brief illness. Prior to her hospitalization, she resided at Alliance Health of Baldwinville.

Born in Gardner on January 06, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Laura (Cormier) Collette. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class...

Roger R. Desolier

Roger R. Desolier

Jun 20, 2024

Roger R. Desolier, 91, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, June 20, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family after an illness.

Born in Gardner on June 1, 1933, he was the son of the late Raymond R. and Lilja (Kangas) Desolier. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1951. Roger was a United States Army Korean Era...

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Sigrid "Cricket" A. Boudreau

Jun 18, 2024

Sigrid “Cricket” A. (Nelson) Boudreau, 77, of Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family.

Sigrid was diagnosed with breast cancer 1 year ago, and she faced the illness with bravery and strength. Throughout her treatment, she remained positive and focused on the things that brought her joy. Cruising, shopping, watching her children, grandchildren,...

Roland J. LeClerc

Roland J. LeClerc

Jun 16, 2024

Roland J. LeClerc of Templeton, MA, died peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in East Templeton on November 6, 1933, he was the son of Albert and Blanche (Lemire) LeClerc. Roland attended Templeton High School but earned his degree from Mahar Regional High School in 1963, after all 6 of his children were...

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