Obituaries
Windsor P Towle
Jan 7, 2023
Westminster-Windsor P. Towle, 94, died Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness.
He was the husband of the late Ruth A. (Strom) Towle, who died in June of 2016.
He leaves one daughter, Dianne Berube of Westminster; one son, Mark Towle and his wife Heidi of Leominster; four grandchildren, Kori Towle, Carissa Dunlop, Kristopher Towle, Jonathan Berube...
Carol Cloutier
Jan 5, 2023
GARDNER- Carol (Strom) Cloutier, 77, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Gardner Rehab after an illness.
She leaves her two daughters, Tennille Cloutier of Gardner and Michelle Howden of Marlborough; one son, Jonathan Jones of Orange; six grandchildren, Matthew Cloutier, Tyler Lemere, Calista Howden, Robbie Howden, Hollie Cutia, and Logan Boudreau; four great-grandchildren, Azura Cloutier, Lexi Cloutier, Sayge Magnuson,...
Margo E. Bombard
Jan 2, 2023
Templeton-Margo E. (Leonard) Bombard, 78, died Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home after an illness.
She leaves two daughters, Jennifer Antilla and her husband Brian of Templeton, and Lisa Guy and her husband Joseph of Athol; three grandsons, two granddaughters, three great-grandsons, and one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Mark Leonard of Templeton and Martin Leonard of E. Brookfield.
She was...
Mary Louise Floran
Dec 30, 2022
ATHOL- Mary Louise (Flagg) Floran, age 85 of Doe Valley Road, Athol passed away on December 30. 2022. She was born in North Dana, MA on April 21, 1937, the daughter of Ava B and Rachel E. (Allen) Flagg.
Mary lived most of her life in Athol. She graduated from St Vincent Hospital School in Worcester in 1956. She married...
Alan Allen
Dec 30, 2022
Alan Allen,63, of Athol died Friday, December 30, 2022, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner after a brief illness.
He was born in Athol on November 29, 1959, a son of the late David Allen and Lillian (Barrows) Allen. He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School.
Alan worked at Temple Stuart in Baldwinville and then for H&R in...
Kenneth E. Buzzell Jr.
Dec 29, 2022
OTTER RIVER-Kenneth Everett Buzzell Jr, 56, died Thursday, December 29, 2022 in Phillipston, MA. He was born in Athol on November 5, 1966, a son of Kenneth Buzzell and Rosa (Lucier) Buzzell.
Kenneth attended Narragansett High School. He worked in construction and was the previous owner of The Red Onion and Otter River Hotel. Kenneth's interests included dirt bikes,...
Louise R. Sherman
Dec 28, 2022
Louise Ruth Sherman 84, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center after an illness.
She was born on February 24, 1938, the daughter of Harvey and Ruth Sherman.
She attended Orange Schools and graduated second in her class from Orange High School in 1956.
Louise attended Rhode Island School of Design...
David D. Armstrong Sr.
Dec 27, 2022
David D. Armstrong, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a lengthy period of declining health. He passed at his beloved home in Pittsburg, NH with his wife by his side.
David was the only child of Gladys Spink Armstrong and Roswell Armstrong and was born on March 20, 1940, in Providence, R.I....
James A. Arcangeli
Dec 26, 2022
James A. Arcangeli,82, passed away peacefully after a long, and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.
He was born in Fitchburg on November 20, 1940, a son of the late Albert Arcangeli and Marie (Robillard) Arcangeli.
Jimmy grew up in Westminster and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Fitchburg. He...
Ronald D. Harrington
Dec 25, 2022
Gardner-Ronald D. Harrington, 79 died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the Wachusett Manor in Gardner after an illness.
He leaves his wife Kyong (Yim) Harrington; two sons, Robert Harrington of Gardner, and Scott Harrington and his wife Sue of Cleveland, OH; two grandchildren, Tristan Harrington and Lyana Harrington of OH; two brothers, Lance Harrington, and Jeff Harrington both of...
Eleanor Hanson
Dec 24, 2022
Templeton, MA, and formerly of Biddeford, ME, Eleanor (Springer) Hanson, 86, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Wachusett Manor in Gardner after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Robert Brooks and later by the late Harold Hanson .
Eleanor leaves four children, Vance Brooks and his wife, Kelly of Biddeford, ME, Adelina Esquerra and her husband Chris...
Dean W Johnson
Dec 24, 2022
Westminster - Dean W. Johnson, 67, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Leominster Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his devoted wife Debra L. (Morris) Johnson with whom he celebrated their 44th anniversary on November 24th. He leaves two sons, Nathaniel D. Johnson and his wife Kristan of Westminster, and Benjamin D....
Ely J. Gemborys
Dec 23, 2022
Ely Gemborys, 41, beloved son, parent, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 23rd, 2022, after a courageous battle with a lifelong illness. He was born on March 24th, 1981, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Brian Gemborys and Cynthia Brown.
He attended Quabbin Regional High School in Barre and went on to enjoy a 25-year career as a multi-skilled tradesman....
Konstanty E. Safka
Dec 23, 2022
Gardner – Konstanty (Konny) Safka, 90, died on Friday, December 23,2022, following a lengthy illness.
Konstanty was born on December 24, 1931, to Konstanty and Aniela (Osnowczyk) Safka. He was raised in Gardner alongside his beloved brother Anthony and graduated from Gardner High School in 1949. He continued his education at Becker Junior College, followed by Boston University where he...
Frederick B Doucette
Dec 23, 2022
Frederick B. Doucette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home, on the morning of December 23rd, 2022. He was 88 years old. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ellie Doucette, and their 3 children, son Michael Doucette of Lunenburg, MA, daughter Deborah Brachel and husband Robert of Lunenburg, MA, and Daughter Sue Cullinane and...
Colette Heilman
Dec 22, 2022
Gardner-Colette JeAn (McClintock) Heilman, 90, died Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Bay State Medical Center in Springfield after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Wade Heilman who died in 2008.
She leaves one son, Wade Heilman of Derry, NH; one, daughter, Heather E. Tetreault of Gardner; and two grandsons, Gryphon Heilman-Tetreault and Rowan Heilman-Tetreault of Gardner.
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Mary P Ware
Dec 21, 2022
GARDNER- Mary P. Ware, 95, formerly of Athol, MA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 21, 2022, at Wachusett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner, MA.
She was born on October 10, 1927, in Leominster, MA, the daughter of Augusto and Aldina (Saudelli) Palazzi. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1945 and attended Stevens Business School in...
Carol A. Cormier
Dec 21, 2022
GARDNER - Carol A. Cormier,62, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Gardner on April 11, 1960, a daughter of the late Alfred Richard and Gloria (Landry) Richard.
Carol grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1978. Carol owned and operated Gardner Travel...
Michelle M. Gavin
Dec 19, 2022
TEMPLETON - Michelle Marie (Colson) Gavin, 53, died Monday, December 19, 2022, at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.She was born in Leominster on November 4, 1969, a daughter of Francis Colson, Jr. and Charlette (Nadasky) Carey. Michelle grew up in Leominster and graduated from Leominster High School with the class of 1987. She worked as a bank teller but her love was...
Robert J. Maki
Dec 18, 2022
GARDNER - Robert J. Maki, 71, of Gardner died Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA.He was born in Fitchburg on December 4, 1951, a son of the late Toivo Maki and Anna (Kuriger) Maki.Robert grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from Fitchburg High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State College. Bob worked at...
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