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Denise J. Adams

Denise J. Adams

Dec 1, 2023

Denise Jean (Hannula) Adams, 65, of East Templeton, died peacefully Friday, December 01, 2023, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness.

Born in Athol on August 18, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Patricia (Springer) Hannula. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School in 1976. Denise earned an associate degree from Mount Wachusett Community...

Shawn P. Kirwan

Shawn P. Kirwan

Nov 29, 2023

Shawn P. Kirwan, 60, of Gardner, died peacefully with family and friends at his side, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after an illness.

Born in Gardner on July 19, 1963, he was the son of the late Charles Kirwan and Elaine Crowley. He was a graduate of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School in Fitchburg. Shawn was most...

Jeanne H. Mnoholitny

Jeanne H. Mnoholitny

Nov 26, 2023

Jeanne Helen (Desmarais) Mnoholitny, 82, of Hubbardston, died peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by family after a brief illness.

Born in Gardner on May 22, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Sylvia E.(Risatti) Desmarais. She graduated from Gardner High School in 1960. Jeanne worked for many years in quality control for Flexcon Manufacturing until...

Allen T. Goguen

Allen T. Goguen

Nov 24, 2023

Allen T. Goguen, 76, of Gardner, passed away peacefully at home, Friday, November 24, 2023.

Born in Gardner on February 18, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph W. and Jennie (Serwatka) Goguen. Allen graduated from Gardner High School in 1965. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Education in 1969 and was awarded a Master of Arts...

Salvatore Natale

Salvatore Natale

Nov 22, 2023

Salvatore Natale, 71, of Gardner, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in his residence.

Born in St. Caterina Villarmosa, Sicily, Italy on February 19, 1952, he was the son of the late Vincenzo Natale and Maria DiMartino. He was owner and operator of C & S Auto Body for several years.

He was a parishioner of Annunciation Parish, Our...

Theresa L. Morin

Theresa L. Morin

Nov 16, 2023

Theresa L. (Allain) Morin, 92, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, November 16, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on July 23, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Virginie (Cormier) Allain. She received her GED through Mount Wachusett Community College in 1988. Theresa was a clerk employed by Goodnow...

Walter Mitchell Sr.

Walter Mitchell Sr.

Nov 14, 2023

Walter Mitchell Sr., 79, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, after a period of declining health.

Born in Gardner on May 21, 1944, he was the son of the late James H. Mitchell. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School with the Class of 1962. Walter was a railroad worker employed by B&M Railroad...

Robert S. Hillis Jr.

Robert S. Hillis Jr.

Nov 14, 2023

Robert Stevenson Hillis Jr., 65, of Gardner, formerly Billerica, passed away suddenly in his home, Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Born in Woburn, July 12, 1958, he was the son of the late Robert Sr. and Rosanne (Grimes) Hillis.

Bob was an employee of Walmart for the last five years and previously worked at Standard Chair in Gardner, Ma.

Bob was...

Marie-Anne C. Quader

Marie-Anne C. Quader

Nov 14, 2023

Marie-Anne C. (French) Quader, 74, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in Alliance Health at Baldwinville, after an illness.

Born in Templeton on June 13, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Loretta (Richard) French. She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1967. Marie was a secretary employed by Simplex Time...

Oscar N. Lehtonen Jr.

Oscar N. Lehtonen Jr.

Nov 14, 2023

Oscar N. Lehtonen Jr., 83, of Westminster, died unexpectedly Tuesday, November 14, 2023, in his home.

Born in New York City, New York, on January 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Oscar N. Lehtonen Sr. and Mary L. (Laakkonen) Lehtonen. He graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1959 and served in the United States...

Eric J. Richard

Eric J. Richard

Nov 14, 2023

Eric J. Richard, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT.

Born in Saint-Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, on February 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Albert and Leocadie (Bordage) Richard. Eric worked for Fitchburg Paper Company as a Color Matcher for 20 years until his retirement in 2000.  

Eric was...

Robert N. Belliveau

Robert N. Belliveau

Nov 10, 2023

Robert (Babbits) N. Belliveau, 95, of Gardner, died peacefully Friday, November 10, 2023, at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Born in Gardner on October 7, 1928, he was the son of the late Auguste D. and Marie L. (Doiron) Belliveau. Robert graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1948 and attended Cushing Academy before he was drafted. He...

Randall P. Yakuben

Randall P. Yakuben

Nov 9, 2023

Randall “Randy” P. Yakuben, 62, of Gardner, sadly passed away Friday, November 9, 2023, in his apartment after suffering lifelong severe head injuries from a car accident at the age of 17.

Born in Gardner on January 25, 1961, Randy would go on to graduate from Narragansett Regional High School with the Class of 1979. He was accepted at Johnson...

Margaret J. Harris

Margaret J. Harris

Nov 2, 2023

Margaret “Peggy” J. (Sawyer) Harris, 79, of Templeton, died peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023.

Born in Winchendon on June 30, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Hattie Florence (Gordon) Sawyer. Peggy spent her life taking care of others. She cared for individuals with intellectual disabilities at Templeton Development Center until she retired. She spent many years...

Jeannette Y. Beland

Jeannette Y. Beland

Oct 31, 2023

Jeannette Y. (Belliveau) Beland, 83, of Leominster, formerly of Templeton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in UMass Memorial HeathAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after an illness.

Born in Shediac, New Brunswick, Canada, on August 27, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Ulysse and Anna (Donelle) Belliveau. She graduated from Sisters of Mercy High School...

Theresa R. Leger

Theresa R. Leger

Oct 31, 2023

Theresa R. (Gallant) Leger, 97, of Gardner, died peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.

Born in Rumford, Maine on January 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Amedee and Lena (Jolin) Gallant. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1942...

Roger E René

Roger E René

Oct 30, 2023

Roger E. René, 70, of Worcester, died peacefully Monday, October 30, 2023, in Worcester Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, Worcester, after a period of declining health. 

Born in Millbury on April 15, 1953, he was the son of the late Ernest and Mary (Dickie) René. He graduated from Millbury High School with the Class of 1971. Roger had many years...

William J. Elias

William J. Elias

Oct 30, 2023

William J. Elias, 49, of Gardner, died peacefully Monday, October 30, 2023, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner.

Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on February 28, 1974, he was the son of Sandra L. Graf of Gardner and Frank J. Elias.

There are no services.

Memorial Contributions may be made to GAAMHA, Pathway House Program, 208 Coleman Street, Gardner, MA 01440, or on...

Russell T. Jones Jr.

Russell T. Jones Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

Russell T. Jones Jr., 74, of Gardner, died unexpectedly Monday, October 30, 2023, in his home.

Born in Acton on August 2, 1949, he was the son of the late Russell T. Jones Sr. and Mary D. (Keefe) Jones. He graduated from Oakmont Regional High School with the Class of 1968 and attended Mount Wachusett Community College. Russ was a...

Helen P. Maillet

Helen P. Maillet

Oct 29, 2023

Helen P. (Dupre) Maillet, 88, of Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2023, after a valiant struggle with dementia.Born in Gardner on February 15, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred and Evelyn (Brideau) Dupre. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1952.Helen lost her hand in a car accident at a young age and...

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