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Janet A. Mulqueen

Janet A. Mulqueen

May 22, 2012

Janet A. (Miller) Mulqueen, 76, of 246 Chestnut Street, Gardner, died peacefully Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in her residence surrounded by family following a three year battle with cancer. Janet was born in Barre, MA on January 12, 1936, the daughter of the late John and Emma (Trudell) Miller. She graduated from Barre High School with the Class of 1954....

John P."Big Book John" Skehan, Sr

John P."Big Book John" Skehan, Sr

May 19, 2012

John P. Skehan Sr, 90 (a.k.a. Big Book John) of Ashburnham, went into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Skehan leaves his beloved wife of 67 years, Cecile M. (Gravelle) Skehan, two sons John P Skehan Jr and his wife Leona of Ashburnham, James M Skehan and his...

Jadwiga R."Agnes" Bonk

Jadwiga R."Agnes" Bonk

May 16, 2012

Jadwiga R. (Agnes) Bonk, 94, of 94 Obery Street, Plymouth, MA, formerly of 8 Cypress Street, Gardner, died peacefully Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in Life Care Center of Plymouth, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on September 19, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Maciej and Julianne (Rakowska) Kodys. Agnes graduated from Gardner High School with the...

Claire M Quinlisk

Claire M Quinlisk

May 12, 2012

Claire M. Quinlisk, 66, of 403 State Rd., Otter River, died peacefully Saturday, May 12th in her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Gardner on May 6, 1946, she was the daughter of Francis and Marie (Hamel) Quinlisk. Claire was a 1964 graduate of Narragansett Regional High School and in 1967, obtained her nursing degree at Cheshire Hospital School...

Judith C."Callahan" Dymek

Judith C."Callahan" Dymek

May 10, 2012

Judith C. (Callahan) Dymek, 74, of Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center, University Campus, Worcester, following a short illness. Judy was born in Hanover, NH on July 15, 1937, the daughter of the late Harold and Mary (Murphy) Callahan. She relocated to Gardner with her family in her teenage years and had resided in...

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca

May 10, 2012

Eola Celeste Marietta Sbrocca, 89, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, and formerly of 101 Sand St., Gardner, died Thursday, May 10th in Legend Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Gardner. Born in Winchendon on June 26, 1922, she was the daughter of Alfredo and Josephine (Annibalini) Sbrocca. Eola enjoyed watching sports on television and was a proud member of Red Sox Nation....

Theresa J."Terry" Sargent

Theresa J."Terry" Sargent

May 8, 2012

Theresa J. "Terry" (Finnegan) Sargent, 69, of 83 Shady Avenue, Westminster, MA died peacefully Tuesday, May 8, 2012 in her residence surrounded by her family following a long illness. Theresa was born in Plattsburgh, NY on September 4, 1942, the daughter of the late Harold J. and Iona (Blow) Finnegan. She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Plattsburgh,...

Frances K Aukstikalnis

Frances K Aukstikalnis

Apr 29, 2012

Frances K. Aukstikalnis, 85, of 104 Church Street, Gardner died peacefully Sunday, April 29, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Frances was born in Gardner on August 4, 1926, the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Parnarauskas) Aukstikalnis. She was employed by Nichols and Stone Company of Gardner as a rip saw operator for twelve years,...

Loretta L. Ducharme

Loretta L. Ducharme

Apr 27, 2012

Loretta L. (Bastarache) Ducharme, 97, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, formerly of 71 Lake Street, Gardner died peacefully, Friday, April 27, 2012 in the Legend Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner. Loretta was born in Gardner on November 2, 1914, the daughter of the late Clovis and Alvina (Maillet) Bastarache. She was employed as a housekeeper by the former Gardner State...

Joseph L"Larry" Gallant

Joseph L"Larry" Gallant

Apr 25, 2012

Joseph L. "Larry" Gallant, 88, of 104 Church Street, Gardner, formerly of 69 Racette Avenue, died peacefully Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner following a long illness. Joseph was born in Rumford, Maine, November 30, 1923. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Emily (Legere) Gallant. Prior to retiring in 1986, he was...

Alma A. Kalinowski

Alma A. Kalinowski

Apr 23, 2012

Alma Amelia (Poitras) (Ware) (Hamel) Kalinowski, 91, of 19 City Hall Avenue, Gardner died peacefully Monday, April 23, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following a brief illness. Born in Winchendon, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Georgianna (LaBelle) Poitras. She was employed by Cumberland Farms in Gardner and Ashburnham as a Manager for 20 years, retiring 1985....

Rina M. Richard

Rina M. Richard

Apr 20, 2012

Rina M. (Babineau) Richard, 74, of 21 Acadia Road, Gardner died peacefully Friday, April 20, 2012 in UMASS Medical Center, 55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, surrounded by her family following a long illness. Born in Rogersville, N.B. Canada on February 9, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (LaBurque) Babineau. Rina was a housekeeper employed by...

Elizabeth P"Betty" Davis

Elizabeth P"Betty" Davis

Apr 19, 2012

Elizabeth P. "Betty" Davis, 84, of 509 Baldwinville Road, Baldwinville died peacefully Thursday, April 19, 2012 in her residence. Born in North Adams, MA on July 20, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Martha Davis. Elizabeth was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gardner, and enjoyed attending Mass and reading the Bible in her...

Joseph E."Moe" Breau

Joseph E."Moe" Breau

Apr 15, 2012

Joseph E. "Moe" Breau, 88 of 305 Rue D'Orleans, San Diego, CA, formerly of 110 Marquette Street, Gardner, died peacefully Sunday, April 15, 2012 in Hillcrest Hospital, San Diego, CA following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Gardner on April 6, 1924, the son of the late Evariste and Albina (Leger) Breau. He was an appraiser for the State...

Amelia S."Millie" Hooper

Amelia S."Millie" Hooper

Apr 6, 2012

Amelia S. "Millie" (Griczika) Hooper, 87, of Lake Mary, Florida died Friday, April 6, 2012 in her residence. Born and raised in Gardner, Amelia was the daughter of the late Frank and Stephania (Hadachiewicz) Griczika. She graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1944. Amelia was a Claims Associate employed by Hartford Insurance Company of Lake Mary, Florida...

Barbara I Matusiewicz

Barbara I Matusiewicz

Apr 6, 2012

Barbara I. (Murphy) Matusiewicz, 88, of 39 High Street, Gardner died Friday, April 6, 2012 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Born in Marlboro on April 21, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Edward T. and Ruth E. (Norcross) Murphy. Barbara attended Marlboro High School and graduated from Clinton High School with the Class of 1941. She later attended Fitchburg...

Amalia R."Molly" Jandris

Amalia R."Molly" Jandris

Apr 1, 2012

Amalia R. "Molly" Jandris, 84, of 239 High Street, Gardner died Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Quabbin Valley Healthcare, Athol, following a period of declining health. She was born in Gardner on July 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Adolf and Rosa (Artinger) Jandris. Amalia graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1944. She was employed with...

Joseph L."Pete" Jaillet

Joseph L."Pete" Jaillet

Apr 1, 2012

Joseph L. "Pete" Jaillet, 86, who resided at 127 Logan Street, Gardner for the past 47 years, died peacefully Sunday, April 1, 2012 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. Born in Gardner on December 3, 1925, he was the son of the late Pierre and Collette (LeBlanc) Jaillet. Pete was a Machine Operator employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner...

Leonard Duguay

Leonard Duguay

Mar 30, 2012

Leonard Duguay, 86, of 18 Norman Street, Gardner died peacefully, Friday, March 30, 2012 in UMass Memorial Medical Center-55 Lake Avenue North, Worcester, surrounded by his family. Born in Lameque, N.B. Canada on January 9, 1926, he was the son of the late Octave and Vezina (Savoie) Duguay. Leonard was a Machinist employed by Simplex Time Recorder of Gardner for...

Stephen M. LaRoche

Stephen M. LaRoche

Mar 27, 2012

Stephen M. LaRoche, 70, of 288 Park Street, Gardner and formerly of Boston, died peacefully Tuesday, March 27, 2012 in his residence following a long illness. Stephen was born in Gardner on September 20, 1941, the son of the Romeo and Pauline (King) LaRoche. He graduated from Gardner High School, Gardner with the Class of 1959. He attended the New...

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