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Irene P Melanson

Irene P Melanson

Apr 13, 2011

Irene P. Melanson, 61, of 59 Eastwood Circle, Gardner, formerly of Waltham until to 2009, died suddenly Wednesday, April 13, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, surrounded by her family. Born in Moncton, N.B. Canada on January 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Alyre and Geneva (Theriault) Melanson. Irene was a member of St. Charles Church in Waltham....

Robert A Perreault

Robert A Perreault

Apr 12, 2011

Robert A. "Bob" Perreault, 87, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner, formerly of 13 Regan Street, Gardner, died unexpectedly Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Lake Avenue North, Worcester. Born in Gardner on December 24, 1923, he was the son of the late Ernest and Agnes (Brodeur) Perreault. Prior to retiring in 1986, Bob was a Meat Cutter...

John D. LeBlanc

John D. LeBlanc

Apr 12, 2011

John D. LeBlanc, 87, of 94 Summer Street, Fitchburg, died Tuesday, April 12, 2011 in Hillcrest Nursing Home, Fitchburg surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. John was born in Gardner on November 10, 1923, the son of the late Alban and Leona (Arsenault) Leblanc. Prior to retiring in 1989, he was a Press Operator employed by Collier Keyworth...

Lionel J. LeBlanc

Lionel J. LeBlanc

Apr 8, 2011

Lionel J. LeBlanc, 92, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner died peacefully Friday, April 8, 2011 in the Legend Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner. Born in Moncton, N.B. Canada on December 7, 1918, he was the son of the late Dionese Ernest and Laura (Richard) LeBlanc. Mr. LeBlanc was a machine operator employed by Collier Keyworth Company of Gardner for...

Richard T Utley

Richard T Utley

Apr 7, 2011

Richard T. Utley, 64, of 27 Graham Street, Gardner died Thursday, April 7, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner. Born in Boston, MA on April 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy (McLaughlin) Utley. Richard received his education in Watertown, MA. He enjoyed singing and music. Richard was well known and loved by all his neighbors,...

Therese M Landry

Therese M Landry

Apr 6, 2011

Therese M. (Boucher) Landry, 83, of 47 Lake Street, Gardner and formerly of Depot Road, Templeton, died peacefully, Wednesday, April 6, 2011 in her residence surrounded by family. Therese was born in St. Francois, N.B. Canada on January 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Cyrille and Vitaline (Dionne) Boucher. Prior to retiring in 1991, she was an assembler employed...

Clifford J"Cliff" Mallet

Clifford J"Cliff" Mallet

Mar 31, 2011

Clifford J. "Cliff" Mallet, 77, 71 Lake Street, Gardner died Thursday, March 31, 2011 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner. Born in Gardner on September 7, 1933, he was the son of the late Wilfred C. and Leona (Chaisson) Mallet. Cliff graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1951. During his high school years he was a member...

Douglas R."Doug" Letendre

Douglas R."Doug" Letendre

Mar 28, 2011

Douglas R. "Doug" Letendre, 80, of 377 Elm Street, Gardner and formerly of Spencer, MA, died unexpectedly Monday, March 28, 2011 in his residence. Born in Spencer, MA on January 27, 1931, he was the son of the late Leo and Stella (Tataronis) Letendre. Prior to retiring, Doug was a client care worker employed by the Devereux Foundation in Rutland,...

Jeannette M Deveau

Jeannette M Deveau

Mar 22, 2011

Jeannette M. (Robichaud) Deveau, 73, of 45 Graham St., died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 in Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston surrounded by her family, following a brief illness. Born in Gardner on September 14, 1937, she was the daughter of Amedee and Sylvia (Cormier) Robichaud. Jeannette was a Para-Professional for Special Needs Children in the Gardner School System for 39 years...

David O"Charlie" Chase

David O"Charlie" Chase

Mar 21, 2011

David O. "Charlie" Chase, 71, a 40 year resident of 9 Pine Street, Baldwinville, died peacefully, Monday, March 21, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. Born in Winchendon on October 21, 1939, he was the son of the late William and Gertrude (Plaisance) Chase. Prior to retiring due to illness, David was employed...

Lionel J Cormier

Lionel J Cormier

Mar 19, 2011

Lionel J. Cormier, 88, of 125 Connors Street, Gardner and formerly of Pleasant Street, Gardner died Saturday, March 19, 2011 in Legend Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Gardner following a long illness, with his wife by his side. He was born in Richibucto Village, N.B. Canada on November 29, 1922, the son of the late Edward and Emma (Allain) Cormier....

Louise Rose Landry

Louise Rose Landry

Mar 19, 2011

Louise Rose (Laroche) Landry, 86, of 821 Daniel Shays Highway, Athol and formerly of 377 Park St., Gardner where she lived for 41 years until moving to Athol, died peacefully Saturday, March 19th in Athol Hospital, Athol. Born in Gardner on May 27, 1924, she was the daughter of Arthur W. and Rose Aimee (Rochfort) Laroche. Louise was a cafeteria...

Mathilda M.""Tillie"" Therrien

Mathilda M.""Tillie"" Therrien

Mar 18, 2011

Mathilda M. "Tillie" (Boudreau) Therrien, 94, of 51 Hospital Rd., Baldwinville, and formerly of 92 Park St., Gardner, died Friday, March 18th in the Baldwinville Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born in Fitchburg on December 12, 1916, she was the daughter of Denis and Eugenie (Arseneau) Boudreau. Tillie was an assembler employed by the former Heywood-Wakefield Co. of Gardner...

Lena J. Minns

Lena J. Minns

Mar 9, 2011

Lena J. (Melanson) Minns, 89, of 61 Lake Street, Gardner died peacefully, Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in the Baldwinville Nursing Home surrounded by her family. Born in Rumford, Maine on October 24, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Helen (Babineau) Melanson. Lena was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Gardner. She enjoyed dining...

Robert J"Bob" Gauvin

Robert J"Bob" Gauvin

Feb 28, 2011

Robert J. "Bob" Gauvin, 79, of 45 Rosewood Drive, Gardner, died peacefully Monday, February 28, 2011 in Life Care Center of Leominster, following a brief illness. Born in Shediac, N.B. Canada on April 7, 1931, he was the son of William "Willie" and Madelaine (Allain) Gauvin. Bob was a welder employed by Fitchburg Welding of Westminster for 40 years, retiring...

Dorothy M"Dot" Allain

Dorothy M"Dot" Allain

Feb 25, 2011

Dorothy M. "Dot"(Richardson) Allain, 88, who resided at 288 Lovewell Street, Gardner for the past 49 years, died peacefully Friday, February 25, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner surrounded by her family following a brief illness. Born in S. Ashburnham on April 11, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Mabel (Stone) Richardson. Dorothy was a Licensed Practical...

Allen J"Olie" Beauregard

Allen J"Olie" Beauregard

Feb 22, 2011

Allen J. "Olie" Beauregard, 56, of 5 Travers Street, Gardner died suddenly Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in his residence. Born in Gardner on March 19, 1954, he was the son of the late Norman H. Beauregard, Sr. and Jeannette (Manseau) Beauregard. Allen was a gunsmith employed by Harrington & Richardson Co. of Gardner for 35 years. Allen was a 1973...

Rita M Richards

Rita M Richards

Feb 22, 2011

Rita M. (Royer) Richards, 89, of 28 Banner Road, Gardner died peacefully Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in her residence. Born in Berlin, New Hampshire on March 8, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Omer and Laura (Gallien) Royer. Rita was a customer service representative employed by Dunkin Donuts of Auburn, prior to retiring in 1996. She was previously...

Justin R. Cormier

Justin R. Cormier

Feb 20, 2011

Justin R. "Lefty" Cormier, 29, of 169 Ash Street, Gardner died suddenly Sunday, February 20, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after being stricken ill. Justin was born in Gardner on June 9, 1981, the son of Rheal J. and Yvette (Boudreau) Cormier. He was a roofer employed by the former Multi-State Roofing Company of Winchendon until becoming disabled after a...

John A. Russo

John A. Russo

Feb 16, 2011

John A. Russo, 83, of 229 Washington Street, Gardner died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner following an illness. Born in Boston on September 29, 1927, he was the son of the late Alphonse and Amelia (DeMasi) Russo. John graduated from Roxbury High School with the Class of 1943. He attended Northeastern University in Boston and Mount Wachusett...

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