Obituaries
Joseph R. Stancliff Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
Joseph R. Stancliff Jr., born on September 11, 1973, in Southbridge, MA. A long-time resident of Gardner, Massachusetts, he died on June 25, 2023. Known for his wit, generosity, and loyalty, Joe brought laughter, comfort, and encouragement to those around him. He was a dedicated employee of the USPS, where he served his community faithfully for 7 years. Joe had...
David L. "Red" Hendren Sr.
Jun 24, 2023
GARDNER/LEOMINSTER – David L. “Red” Hendren, Sr., 83, recently of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Gardner, at the home of his son and caregiver, David, Jr., following an extended illness. He has “GONE FISHING!”
Born to Charles H. and Minnie Lee (Hamilton) Hendren on September 8, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, David was raised in Memphis...
Carol Gleba
Jun 23, 2023
Athol- Carol A. Gleba passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.
She was a remarkable woman whose life has touched countless others. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on September 9, 1953, to the late Roy and Acquilla Taft,
Carol was a dedicated Nurses Aide and loved helping people. She will be greatly missed by her close friends Kathleen and Clyde Ball....
Susan J. Dodge
Jun 22, 2023
Westminster-Susan J. Dodge, 69, passed away the morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Sue was the daughter of the late Jean (Gina) Dodge of Athol and granddaughter of the late Louis and Quirina Berton of Athol.
She is survived by her brothers Howard Dodge, Leno Dodge, and John Dodge of Athol, and Robert Dodge and his wife Leah Dodge...
David M Feltmarch
Jun 19, 2023
Gardner-David M Feltmarch, 80, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his daughter, Julie Campbell, and her husband, Michael; two grandsons, Michael P. Campbell and Marcus C. Campbell all of Gardner; his girlfriend, Brenda Hannon, of Jaffrey, NH, and many cousins.
David was predeceased by two brothers, Richard C. Feltmarch in 2008 and...
Inka Delek Robbins
Jun 18, 2023
Inka Delek Robbins, passed on June 18, 2023
She leaves her husband, Kevin Robbins; her son, Izak Robbins
She also leaves many other family and many friends.
Gary W. Havumaki
Jun 15, 2023
Gardner- Gary W. Havumaki, 71 passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 after a remarkable eight year struggle with pancreatic cancer.Gary was born in Gardner on December 23, 1951 the son of the late Waino and Agnes (Krypar) Havumaki.Gary was a 1971 graduate of Gardner High School, where he played varsity football and participated in track. Gary worked hard his...
Angela M. Dombrowik
Jun 14, 2023
Lunenburg and formerly of Westminster Angela Marie Dombrowik, 74, died Wednesday, June14, 2023 at Life Care of Leominster after an illness.
She leaves her husband, Bruce Dombrowik ; four daughters, Deborah Dombrowik of Leominster, Sharon Esper of Rindge, NH, Rebecca Brogna of Lunenburg, Amy Keenan of Gardner; one son, Robert Dombrowik ; ten grandchildren, Samantha, Douglas, Sydney, Edward, Joseph, Gina, Jack, James, Thomas, and Scarlett;...
Mary "Pat" P. Spaulding
Jun 13, 2023
Mary Patricia Spaulding, independent graphic designer at Spaulding Graphics in Athol,Massachusetts died June 13, 2023, at Life Care Center in Auburn, MA. She was 88.Born in Hartford, Maine, the daughter of Herbert and Mildred Spaulding, Pat (as friendscalled her) enlivened many a page, poster, and website with distinctive designs that played memorably and often with humor or whimsy on words...
Lena Bettez
Jun 12, 2023
Gardner- LENA BETTEZ - Born October 9, 1925, in the Bronx, NY - passed away peacefully in Gardner Rehab on June 12, 2023. A loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and aunt, Lena married Raymond Bettez of Gardner, MA, and together raised a daughter Diane in the Bronx. After Raymond passed, Lena and Diane moved to Gardner to be...
Jean Maillet
Jun 12, 2023
LEOMINSTER - Jean J Maillet , 79 , died Monday , Monday, June 12, 2023 at The Highlands, Fitchburg.He was born in St. Norbert, New Brunswick Canada on November 17th, 1943, the son of the late Edouard Maillet and Elmina (Babineau) Maillet.Joseph worked for 40 years at Owens in Nashua, NH until his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and enjoyed working with his ...
Ronald E. Lucier
Jun 10, 2023
Ronald Edward Lucier, age 62, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston.
He was born in Gardner, MA, on December 16, 1960, the son of the late Norman E. Lucier and Pearl L. (Sundburg) Lucier. Ronald graduated from Gardner High School. He was employed at Nichols and Stone, Simplex Time Recorder and Ceric Fabrication...
Charles D. Butler
Jun 9, 2023
Charles Douglas Butler, born on July 3 1961, in Athol, Massachusetts, passed away on June 9, 2023. A thoughtful, supportive, and dedicated man, Charles touched the lives of everyone who had the fortune of knowing him. As the late Maya Angelou once said, ¨people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget...
Raymond Gilday Jr.
Jun 7, 2023
ASHBURNHAM - Raymond James Gilday, Jr., 78, died on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts.Ray was born in Albany, New York, the only child of the late Raymond James Gilday Sr and Florence (Stickles) (Gilday) LaVigne. Ray was born with a love for all things mechanics. He graduated from Ichabod Crane High School in Valatia, NY. He was a veteran of the...
Dominic Alfred Guilmette
Jun 3, 2023
Dominic Alfred Guilmette, 78 , died Saturday, June 3, 2023, in the Health Alliance Hospital Leominster Campus surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Fitchburg on February 14th, 1945, the son of the late Leon A. Guilmette and the late Beatrice (Pike) Guilmette. Dominic attended Athol schools until high school and then attended New Salem Academy.
He was...
Shirley M. (Brow) Hendren
Jun 1, 2023
Shirley Mary (Brow) Hendren, 86, recently of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Gardner, at the home of her son and caregiver, David, following a brief illness.
Born to Felix and Laura (Morel) Brow on June 28, 1936, in Albany, Vermont, she was the tenth of eleven children. Shirley graduated from Sacred Heart High School,...
Alan Peter Kari
May 26, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Peter Kari, who died at his home in Turners Falls on May 26 due to an extended illness. Peter was born in Gardner, MA on December 11, 1950, the only child of Stella and Armas Kari. He grew up in Hubbardston, MA on the family farm, where he developed his lifelong friendships....
Rachel A. (Gingras) Landry
May 25, 2023
Gardner-Rachel A. (Gingras) Landry, 92, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at her home after an illness.
Rachel leaves her husband of 66 years, Edmund (Gus) J. Landry, they were married in 1957; and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by two brothers, Cleo Gingras, and Edmond Gingras, and one sister, Antoinette Czehatowski.
She was born in Gardner...
Wilbar L. Dorow
May 25, 2023
Wilbar L. Dorow, 87, died Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Quabbin Valley Nursing Home after an illness.
Wilbar is survived by two brothers, Arthur Dorow, Jr, and Raymond Dorow; one sister, Alice Adams; one sister-in-law, Elaine Dorow, all of Athol, and several nieces and nephews.
He was born in Petersham, on March 8, 1936, a son of the late Arthur...
Adelia C. Ashton
May 17, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce Adelia Christie Ashton, 78 years old, of Gardner, MA passed away on May 17, 2023, with her family by her side.
Adelia, better known as Chris, was born May 14, 1945 to the Rev. Benjamin and Mrs. Anne Ashton. Chris was born in Monticello, New York. Her father was a clergyman, and was called to...