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Anna M Henrie

Anna M Henrie

Jul 4, 2016

Anna M. (Gaudet) Henrie, 76, of Gardner died peacefully Monday, July 4, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a long illness. She was born in St. Paul, N.B. Canada on July 21, 1939, the daughter of the late Camile P. and Eugenie (Goguen) Gaudet. Anna graduated from St. Paul's Consolidated High School of N.B. Canada. She was employed by the...

Joseph Francois "Herve" Goguen

Joseph Francois "Herve" Goguen

Jul 1, 2016

Joseph Francois "Herve" Goguen, 87, of Tarpon Springs, Florida, formerly of Gardner, died Friday, July 1, 2016 in Suncoast Brookside Hospice of Palm Harbor, Florida, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born on Gardner in January 22, 1929, he was the son of the late Alfred J. and Francoise M. (Leger) Goguen. He graduated from Gardner High School...

Yolanda S"Landi" Valliere

Yolanda S"Landi" Valliere

Jun 30, 2016

Yolanda S. "Landi" (Petracone) Valliere, 95, of Centerville, MA, formerly of Otter River for many years, died peacefully Thursday, June 30, 2016 in Cape Regency Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Centerville, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in South Barre on July 16, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Giovanni and Angelina (Pacitto) Petracone. Yolanda worked...

Leo J Melanson

Leo J Melanson

Jun 29, 2016

Leo J. Melanson, 82, of Gardner, died Wednesday, June 29, 2016 in his residence, following a long illness. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 1, 1933, the son of the late Mark and Arsene (Gedrey) Melanson. Leo was employed by Vogue Wall Covering of Fitchburg as a color mixer for five years, retiring in 1996. He was previously...

Rita Y"Grammy" Wickman

Rita Y"Grammy" Wickman

Jun 29, 2016

Richard John "Dick" Wickman, 88, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Gardner, passed away on January 17, 2016 in the Medical Center of Bowling Green, KY. Born in Gardner on June 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Thursten and Helen (Cornberg) Wickman. Dick was United States WWII Navy Veteran, Seaman First Class, and received the World War...

Dennis J"Tiwatt" Richard Sr

Dennis J"Tiwatt" Richard Sr

Jun 26, 2016

Dennis J. "Tiwatt" Richard, Sr. 64, of Gardner, died Sunday, June 26th in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital of Leominster, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on September 16, 1951, he was the son of the late Zoel and Zelima (Cormier) Richard. Dennis was a United States Vietnam War Veteran and received the National Defense Service Medal. He was the owner/operator...

Dr. Ernest L Allen

Dr. Ernest L Allen

Jun 26, 2016

Dr. Ernest L. Allen, 92, of 47 Lake Street, Gardner, formerly of Nashua, NH for 40 years, died Sunday, June 26th in his residence surrounded by family, following a long illness. Born in Woodland, Maine on November 15, 1923, he was the son of the late Henri and Virginie (Cormier) Allain. He was a 1941 graduate of Gardner High School,...

Emilia Gallant

Emilia Gallant

Jun 21, 2016

Mrs. Emilia (Moore) Gallant of Gardner, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 21st in Heywood Hospital of Gardner, MA, after having had a stroke on June 11th; she had recently turned 101 on the 16th of June. She leaves her son, Steven, his wife, Natasha, and her granddaughter, Zlata; all in Connecticut. She was predeceased by her husband, Jean Louis (better...

Estelle Rhea"Memere, Sunshine" Ford

Estelle Rhea"Memere, Sunshine" Ford

Jun 19, 2016

Estelle Rhea "Memere" (LeBlanc) Ford, 94, of 81 Church Street, Gardner passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord, Jesus Christ on June 19th, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. On this day, the world lost a Saint and Heaven gained an angel. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, John H. Ford, who passed in 2002. Estelle...

Shari Lee Whipple

Shari Lee Whipple

Jun 10, 2016

Shari Lee (Montville) Whipple, 73, of Gardner, died peacefully, Friday, June 10, 2016 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, after a long battle with cancer. She was born at home in October 13, 1942, in Gardner. She was the daughter of the late Charles 'Pete' and Rita (Caouette) Montville. Shari was a 1960 graduate of Gardner High School....

Alice T"Coopie" Fontaine

Alice T"Coopie" Fontaine

Jun 9, 2016

Alice T. (Maher) (Croteau) Fontaine, 83, of Baldwinville, died peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2016 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a brief illness. She was born in Athol on June 3, 1933, daughter of the late Francis and Vivian (Levesque) Maher. Alice was a 1952 graduate of Ralph C. Mahar Regional High School, Orange. She graduated from Henry Heywood Hospital School...

Paul R Sylvestre

Paul R Sylvestre

May 31, 2016

Paul R. Sylvestre, 53, of Gardner, died Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave N, Worcester, following a long illness. Born in Brockton on September 17, 1962, he was the son of Pearl (Lajoie) Sylvestre of Gardner and the late Robert Sylvestre. Paul graduated from Oakmont Regional High School of Ashburnham with the Class of 1981,...

Lorraine J Robichaud

Lorraine J Robichaud

May 31, 2016

Lorraine J. (Bettey) Robichaud, 62, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, May 31, 2016 in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Gardner on January 1, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Annette A. (Jalbert) Bettey. Lorraine graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1971. In 1973 she received her Associates Degree...

Jeanne M Fitzgerald

Jeanne M Fitzgerald

May 30, 2016

Jeanne M. (Goguen) Fitzgerald, 78, of Gardner, died Monday, May 30, 2016 in Broadview Assisted Living Facility of Winchendon, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Gardner on September 29, 1937, the daughter of the late Herve and Laura (LeBlanc) Goguen. Jeanne graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1955. She graduated from Heywood...

Linda M Agnelli

Linda M Agnelli

May 28, 2016

Linda M. Agnelli, 58, of Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2016 in her home, surrounded by family. Born in Gardner on May 13, 1958, she was the daughter of Denise A. (Tanguay) Agnelli of Gardner and the late Joseph F. Agnelli. Linda was a member of Annunciation Parish/Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church of Gardner. Besides her mother,...

Harriet F Zukowski

Harriet F Zukowski

May 28, 2016

Harriet F. (Smith) Zukowski, 92, of East Templeton, passed away Saturday, May 28, 2016, surrounded by her family, following a short illness. Born August 26, 1923, in East Templeton, she was the daughter of the late Herbert D. and Jessie (Smith) Smith. She attended school in East Templeton, and graduated from the former Templeton High School. During the war she...

Deacon Roger D Arsenault

Deacon Roger D Arsenault

May 22, 2016

Deacon Roger D. Arsenault, 87, of Gardner, died Sunday, May 22, 2016 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home of Gardner surrounded by his family, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born in Gardner on April 6, 1929, he was the son of the late Donat and Viola (Cormier) Arsenault. Deacon Roger graduated from Worcester Boys Trade School with the Class...

Robert A Denis

Robert A Denis

May 21, 2016

Robert A. Denis, 86, of S. Royalston, died peacefully in his home Saturday, May 21, 2016. Born in Gardner on February 4, 1930, he was the son of the late Philibert and Vergenia (Larondeau) Denis. Robert was a United States Korean War Navy Veteran, and received the National Defense Service Medal, Battle "E" China Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Navy...

Edmond C Karpowicz

Edmond C Karpowicz

May 20, 2016

Edmond C. Karpowicz, 90, of Worcester, formerly of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, May 20, 2016. Born in Gardner on March 4, 1926, he was the son of the late Henry and Blanche (Czajkowski) Karpowicz. Edmond attended Gardner High School of Gardner. He was a member of the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Church of Gardner. Edmond proudly served his country...

Ernest J""Pep"" Lajoie

Ernest J""Pep"" Lajoie

May 18, 2016

Ernest J. "Pep" Lajoie, 93, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, May 16, 2016 in Athol Memorial Hospital of Athol, surrounded by his family following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on November 18, 1922, he was the son of the late Onesiphore and Ida (Laprade) Lajoie. Ernest was a United States WWII Navy Veteran and received the World War II...

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