Obituaries
Lyle G. Morgenstern
Mar 14, 2025
At the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Lyle G. Morgenstern, 72, passed away on March 14th, 2025. He was born in Warren, Ohio, on February 21st, 1953, and moved to Gardner in 1964. He graduated from Gardner High School in 1972. He was formerly employed by Harrington Richardson (now H&R 1871).
Lyle is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Leona Morgenstern,...
Delores Gilbertson Wierman
Feb 6, 2025
Delores Wierman, affectionately known as Dee, was a feather of light in the lives of everyone she knew. Born on June 10, 1931, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, her journey of life led her to touch many hearts before her departure on February 6, 2025. A courageous woman, she left her home state at the tender age of 19 to experience the...
Steve Newton
Apr 26, 2025
Stephen Arthur Newton, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday April 26, 2025 at home with his loving partner of 45 years Carole Burns by his side.
He was born in Ware, Ma. on February 20, 1938 to the late Guy and Juanita (Davis) Newton.
He grew up in Ware, where he attended schools, later moving to New York for 10 years. He returned...
Mary E. Mack
Apr 25, 2025
Mary Ellen Mack, born on January 21, 1930, in Gardner, MA, was a lifelong resident of her beloved hometown of Gardner.
She graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1947. A cherished beacon of joy, laughter, and resilience. Mary, a funny and spirited woman, was known for her charismatic personality that could light up any room. She dedicated her...
George "Buddy" Young
Apr 24, 2025
George “Buddy” Young, 82, passed away at his home after an illness with his son, Steve at his side.
Buddy was predeceased by his loving wife Karen (Pera) Young who passed away in 2011, his brother Bob “Digger” Young and his sister-in-law Gail Young.
Buddy leaves his son, Steve Young along with several generations of nieces and nephews. Buddy also leaves many...
William D. Callahan
Apr 23, 2025
William D. Callahan, 74, of 6 Bertha Ave, Gardner, MA died Wednesday, April 23 in Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
He was born on July 24, 1950 in Wurzburg, Germany. Bill was the son of the late Hedwig Callahan and adopted by John Callahan who moved the family to Hazleton, PA in 1955 where Bill grew up....
Blanche L. Sheffield
Apr 21, 2025
Blanche L. Sheffield, born on October 20, 1934, in Athol, Massachusetts, and graduated Athol High School in 1953. She was a beacon of warmth and love, infusing every room with her infectious joy and hearty laughter. We sadly bid her farewell on April 21, 2025. She was the heart and soul of our family, a gentle presence whose love wrapped...
Anita H.(Aho) Nygard
Apr 16, 2025
Anita H. (Aho) Nygard, of Gardner passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 in the Gardner Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on March 5, 1935 in New Ipswich, New Hampshire, the daughter of Ilmer E. and Lillian E. (Harmala) Aho.
Mrs. Nygard graduated from Templeton High School and from Becker Junior College. She worked in various offices for many years and was...
Thomas Hale
Apr 14, 2025
Thomas “Tom” Willard Hale, 52, of Gardner, Massachusetts, passed away on April 14, 2025, at UMass Memorial Medical Center – University Campus in Worcester. Born in Keene, New Hampshire. Tom lived a life full of passion, purpose, and love. He had a deep appreciation for the outdoors—whether it was camping with his family, hiking through nature, or watching and playing...
Brian S. Vysocky, Sr.
Apr 12, 2025
Brian Vysocky, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 12, 2025 at the age of 71.
Brian was married to his soulmate and best friend Sandy with whom he shared over 50 beautiful years of marriage. He leaves behind his children, Amy and Paul Thibault of North Attleboro, Melissa Lyesiuk and her...
Thelma Mary Caldwell
Apr 9, 2025
Thelma Mary Caldwell, a beacon of love, laughter, and boundless energy, passed away on April 9, 2025 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She was born on April 2, 1931 to Harold and Jeanette (Chamberlain) Dove in Peasleeville, NY. On August 7, 1948 she married Herman Drost. They were blessed in raising 5 children in Halifax, VT, Donald, Brenda, Herman, Jeanette and Duane.
Thelma...
Ronald Lee Drewes
Apr 2, 2025
Ronald Lee Drewes, age 80, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. Ron was born on March 13, 1945, in Craig, MO, to Edmund and Frieda (Stuenkel) Drewes.
Ron grew up on a farm in Northwest Missouri, near the Missouri River. He graduated from Craig High School in 1963. After high school, he went to Seward University...
Robert A. Maselli
Apr 1, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Dad Bobby Maselli passed away early this morning. For the past several weeks he struggled to recover from bilateral pneumonia but sadly would not recover. He requested to honor his dignity to which we agreed to. He loved and was loved by many of you. Memorial services will be...
Irene A. Cullen
Mar 29, 2025
Irene Annie (Pietrowsky) Cullen, went home to be with the Lord on March 29, 2025, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville, in Templeton, MA. Irene was born on May 14, 1932, in Athol, MA to Walter and Mary (Szymcik) Pietrowsky. She was married to Donald Frances Cullen for 49 years until his passing in 2001 and lived the majority of her...
Alex Paul Blake, Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
On March 28th, 2025, we lost an incredible soul, a father, husband, Bumpa, and friend to so many. Alex Paul Blake Sr., at the age of 62. Born on November 18, 1962, in Gardner, MA, Alex filled the world with laughter and compassion, touching the lives of everyone he met.
He leaves behind a beloved "motley crew," as he affectionately called...
Marilyn Joy Nash
Mar 27, 2025
Marilyn Joy Nash of Athol (and formerly Templeton), Massachusetts, passed away of natural causes on March 27, 2025. Born in Boston on September 22, 1940, to Eliot and Elsie Anderson, she also lived in Vermont and Maine before graduating from high school in Rockland, Massachusetts, and marrying William Nash of nearby Hanover on September 8, 1961.
Marilyn worked as an L.P.N....
Pauline T. Allain
Mar 21, 2025
Pauline Theresa Allain, 94, formerly of Hampton, NH died peacefully on March 21, 2025.
Pauline was the seventh child of ten children born in Leominster to the late Calixte and Josephine (Collette) Allain on November 18, 1930.
Pauline was predeceased by her three brothers, Clarence, Raymond and Robert Allain, and her six sisters, Julie Lemire, Corrine Allain, Dorothy Allain, Hilda Hensley, Helen...
Constance Jean Lucier
Mar 21, 2025
Lucier, Constance Jean Burdett/Hall aged 96, passed away at home on March 21, 2025 at home. Born September 24, 1928 she was a daughter of the late Waldo and Arvilla (Clark) Burdett. She had many fond memories of her childhood years growing up in Petersham, MA where she graduated from high school in 1946. After her marriage to Milton E....
Annie Marcoux
Mar 20, 2025
Annie Marcoux, passed away on March 20, 2025, just shy of her 89th birthday.
Born in, France, on March 23, 1936, Annie moved to Massachusetts, in 1964, where she would live the majority of her life. It was in Leominster where Annie would make her mark as a beloved teacher at both Leominster High School and Julie Country Day School.
Her commitment...
Sonja L. Plummer
Mar 17, 2025
Sonja L. (Partridge) Plummer passed away at home on March 17, 2025 following a long illness. Sonja was born August 3rd, 1959 in Winchendon, MA, and will be remembered for her resilience, generosity, and intelligence. Sonja's life was a testament to the strength and beauty that can be found in every day, even in the face of adversity. Her unwavering...
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