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Sophie "Cookie" Beauregard

Sophie "Cookie" Beauregard

Jan 30, 2015

Sophie "Cookie" (Simkiewicz) Beauregard, 84, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, January 30, 2015 in her residence, following a long illness. Sophie was born in Gardner on September 13, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Vitautos and Stasis (Lakacinski) Simkiewicz. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1948, and was a member of Holy Spirit Church...

William J"John" Gilbert

William J"John" Gilbert

Jan 28, 2015

William J. "John" Gilbert, 87, of 19 City Hall Avenue, Gardner, died peacefully, Wednesday, January 28, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, following a brief illness. William was born in Winchendon on November 19, 1927, the son of the late William L. and Irene (Raymond) Gilbert. He graduated from Murdock High School of Winchendon with the Class of 1945. William was...

John F Morrissey

John F Morrissey

Jan 26, 2015

John F. Morrissey, 81, of 79 Century Way, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 26, 2015 in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Gardner on June 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Frederick and Olive (Richard) Morrissey. John was a courier employed by Heywood Hospital of Gardner for 10 years. He was previously employed by V....

Ronald L Roy

Ronald L Roy

Jan 25, 2015

Ronald L. "Ron" Roy, 87, of 391 Whitney Street, Gardner, died Sunday, January 25, 2015, in his residence following a long illness. Born in Templeton on April 28, 1927, he was the son of Edgar and Alfreda (Dubois) Roy. Ronald was a self-employed carpenter prior to retiring in 1989. He attended Gardner High School, and was a member of Holy...

Susanna A Favreau

Susanna A Favreau

Jan 23, 2015

After years of declining health, Susanna Anna (Chojnacki) Favreau, 86, passed away Friday afternoon January 23, at her Gardner residence surrounded by her family. Susanna was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the daughter of Alois and Catherine (Oleczwski) Chojnacki. As a teenager, the family moved to Gardner and she graduated from Gardner High School in 1947. She married Leonard Edmond Favreau...

Robert E."Bob" Berry

Robert E."Bob" Berry

Jan 23, 2015

Robert E. Berry, 76, of Gardner, MA, formerly of Troy, NH, died Friday, January 23, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, surrounded by his family, following a long illness. He was born in Fitchburg on May 12, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Eliza (Yon) Berry. Robert graduated from Fitchburg High School with the Class of 1957,...

Chester J"Chet" Kodys Jr

Chester J"Chet" Kodys Jr

Jan 21, 2015

Chester J. "Chet" Kodys, Jr., 69, of 47 Spruce Road, Westminster, died suddenly Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after being stricken ill. Born in Gardner on August 20, 1945, he was the son of the late Chester Kodys, Sr. and Frances P. (Merkel) Kodys. Chester graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1965. He...

Eva M Allain

Eva M Allain

Jan 19, 2015

Eva M. (LeBlanc) Allain, 87, of 69 Baker Street, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, January 19, 2015 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family, following a period of declining health. Born in Gardner on March 13, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Melina (Allain) LeBlanc. Eva was raised and educated in Gardner. She was a member...

George F. Belliveau

George F. Belliveau

Jan 18, 2015

George F. Belliveau, 87, of 24 Clark Street, Gardner died peacefully, Sunday, January 18, 2015 in the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a brief illness. George was born in Gardner on June 18, 1927, the son of the late Albert and Emelie (Bastarache) Belliveau. He graduated from St. Joseph's High School of Moncton, N.B. Canada. George was a United...

Richard J"Dick, Ike" Ikonen Sr

Richard J"Dick, Ike" Ikonen Sr

Jan 17, 2015

Richard Joseph "Dick" "Ike" Ikonen, Sr., 68, of 535 East County Road, Rutland, died suddenly Saturday, January 17, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, after being stricken ill at home. Born in Gardner on December 29, 1946, he was the son of the late Reino and Margaret (Babineau) Ikonen. Richard was raised in Gardner, and graduated from...

Evangeline M Doiron

Evangeline M Doiron

Jan 10, 2015

Evangeline M. (Goguen) Doiron, 102, of Gardner, died peacefully at home Saturday, January 10, 2015, surrounded by her family. Born in Notre Dame, New Brunswick, Canada on November 18, 1912, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Emilienne (Robichaud) Goguen. Her husband of 45 years, Alphonse A. Doiron, died June 24, 1986. She was predeceased by ten brothers...

Karl K"Knute" Yost

Karl K"Knute" Yost

Jan 10, 2015

Karl K. "Knute" Yost, 81, of 349 Parker Street, Gardner died peacefully, Saturday, January 10, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, surrounded by his family. Born in Braintree on August 3, 1933, he was the son of the late Howard A. and Mary Elizabeth (Clair) Yost. Karl was a Production Manager employed by Reservoir Printing of Marlboro for 20...

Ellen V Fitzgerald

Ellen V Fitzgerald

Jan 7, 2015

Ellen V. (Hannula) Fitzgerald, 86, of 12 High Street, Templeton, died peacefully Wednesday, January 7, 2015 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner, following a brief illness. Born in Templeton on May 31, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Toivo and Fannie O. (Botman) Hannula. Ellen graduated from the former Templeton High School with the Class of 1946. She...

Joanne M"Jo" Kuehl

Joanne M"Jo" Kuehl

Jan 6, 2015

Joanne M. (Agnelli) Kuehl, 75, of 92 Brooks Village Road, Templeton, died peacefully Tuesday, January 6, 2015 in her residence, following an illness. Born in Gardner on December 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Vioila (Caisse) Agnelli. Joanne was employed by Digital Equipment Corporation as a scheduler for 25 years, retiring in 1989. She...

Roland R. St. Laurent

Roland R. St. Laurent

Jan 5, 2015

Roland R. St. Laurent, 68, of Leominster, formerly of Gardner and Pinellas Park, FL, died peacefully, Monday, January 5, 2015 in Valley Stream Rehab and Nursing Center of Fitchburg, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on September 25, 1946, he was the son of the late Romeo and Lucy (Therrien) St. Laurent. Roland graduated from Gardner High School of...

Arthur J"Artie" Gagnon III

Arthur J"Artie" Gagnon III

Jan 4, 2015

Arthur J. "Artie" Gagnon III, 59, of 7 Lake Avenue, E. Templeton, died peacefully, Sunday, January 4, 2015 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Ave, Worcester, surrounded by his family, following an illness. Born in Winchester, CT on May 17, 1955, he was the son of the late Arthur J. Gagnon, Jr and Adele (Gokey) Gagnon. Arthur graduated from Northwestern...

Eleanor R."Ellie" Ufnal

Eleanor R."Ellie" Ufnal

Jan 3, 2015

Eleanor R. "Ellie" (Dehais) Ufnal, 80, of 153 Willis Road, Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2014, in her daughter Barbara's home, following a long illness. Born in Worcester on November 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Alcide and Helen (King) Dehais. She graduated from St. Peters High School of Worcester in 1952, and later earned her...

Luciette R.""Lucy" "Madame Beaulie Beaulieu

Luciette R.""Lucy" "Madame Beaulie Beaulieu

Jan 3, 2015

Luciette R. "Lucy" "Madame Beaulieu" (Roy) Beaulieu, 88, of 230 Ryan Street, Gardner, died peacefully Saturday, January 3, 2015 in her residence. Born in Berlin, NH on October 30, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Phillip and Alice (Dubois) Roy. Luciette graduated from Berlin High School of Berlin, NH. She received her Bachelor's Degree in English from the...

Patricia A"Patty" Valliere

Patricia A"Patty" Valliere

Dec 29, 2014

Patricia "Patty" Anne (Legere) (Olson) Valliere, 51, of 126 Marquette Street, Gardner, died Monday, December 29, 2014 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a long illness. Born in Springfield on June 6, 1963, she was the daughter of the late Francois and Virginia Ann (Sherwood) Legere. Patricia was employed for several years by Nichols and Stone Furniture Company of Gardner as...

Mary T. Bourque

Mary T. Bourque

Dec 25, 2014

Mary T. (Agnelli) Bourque, 101, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol, died peacefully Thursday, December 25th in Quabbin Valley Healthcare of Athol, following a brief illness. Mary was born in Orsogna, Italy on May 25, 1913, the daughter of the late John and Romana (Magno) Agnelli. She was employed by Seaman Paper Company of Otter River as a paper wrapper...

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