Obituaries
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...
Evangeline M. LeBlanc-LeLand
May 13, 2023
Athol- Evangeline M. LeBlanc- LeLand, 101, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023.
She was born on March 31, 1922, the daughter of the late Henry and Bibienne (Maillet) LeBlanc.
Evangeline loved cooking and spending time with family.
No services at this time.
Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Melissa A. McQuaid, Funeral Directors.
Randy J. Gallant
May 11, 2023
Randy J. Gallant, age 58, a resident of Winchendon, MA, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, MA. He is the devoted husband of Susan Gallant (Carolis).
Randy was born to Lorraine Gallant (Daigle) and the late Albert Gallant on February 19, 1965, in Leominster, where he graduated from high...
Marylou Barrett
May 9, 2023
Athol-Marylou (Carpenter) Barrett, 69, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at her home after an illness.She was the wife of 50 years to the late Bruce Edward Barrett, Sr. who died on March 19, 2022.They were married on August 24, 1971. She leaves her four children, Tawnya Hilts and her husband, Joe of Camden, NY, Bruce E. Barrett, Jr and his wife Christy of...
Fred L. Poulin
May 7, 2023
Leominster-Fred L. Poulin, 78, died Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Beth Israel Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his wife, Lorraine (Hebert) Poulin; his children, Edward Poulin and his wife Vicki, Donna Hamlet and her husband Dan, Denise Welsh and her husband Richard, Rick Peters and his wife Judi, Ellen Voutour and her husband Richard, and Craig Peters and his...
John Russo, Jr.
May 6, 2023
John Russo Jr. passed away peacefully on May 6 in his home. He was born in Fitchburg on December 2, 1927 to John and Maria (Galassi) Russo, who both immigrated to the United States from Ruvo del Monte in the Italian province of Potenza, in the region of Basilicata.
John graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1945 and then...
Monique Akey
May 5, 2023
ATHOL- Monique Ann Akey, 62, died Friday, May 5, 2023, at Athol Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Gardner on May 12th, 1960, a daughter of the late Donald Chicoine and Mary (Laprade) (Chicoine) Dorsey.
Monique enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her best friend all over New England, and taking care of others.
She is survived by her husband, Terry...
Caroline M. Marquis
May 5, 2023
Athol-Caroline M. (Sweeney) Marquis, 88, died Friday, May 5, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Raymond J. Marquis. She was predeceased by three brothers; Melvin Sweeney, Jr., David Sweeney, and Thomas Sweeney. Caroline leaves three sisters, Beverly Duplessie of Orange, Diane Elliott of Orange, and Donna Heath and her husband John of...
Bruce L. Alford
May 5, 2023
Bruce L. Alford, 70, of Orange, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2023.
Bruce was raised in Atlas, MI and lived in Leominster, MA for 40 years working for Digital Equipment Corporation, Sun Microsystems, and Oracle before retiring to Orange.
He was an avid golfer and a member of both Westminster and Ellinwood Country Clubs. He...
Pierre Mozart Thibault
May 1, 2023
Leominster-Pierre Mozart Thibault, 28, died unexpectedly at his home.He leaves his mother, Pendjy Pierre; one brother, Pendson Mozart Thibault; one sister, Manica Pendjy Thibault, and his grandmother, Paulette Jean Baptiste, all of Leominster; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; Kellety P. Derissaint, Kelly Pierre, Kathleen Pierre, Wadleen Pierre, Karen Pierre Joseph, Kellety Derissaint, Junior Derissaint, Kymmarha Confident, Kevin Junior Confident, Zachary Bervil, Gregory Bervil, Isabelle Bervil, Kyrie Thibault, Joanna Thibault, Vadryn Pierre, Goefrey Pierre,Gregory Thibault, Yves-Marthe Thibault, Gagarine Thibault, Marie...
Rosalie M. Tanso
Apr 30, 2023
RINDGE, NH - Rosalie Mary Tanso, 88, of Rindge, NH formerly of Gardner, died Sunday, peacefully surrounded by family, on April 30, 2023,She was born in Gardner on Tuesday, July 10th, 1934, the daughter of the late Frank Alisauskas and Marcellina J Alisauskas. Rosalie attended schools in Gardner and went on to the Mansfield Beauty Academy in Boston.She worked at...
Noel Jennifer Gale
Apr 29, 2023
GARDNER - Noel Jennifer (Catto) Gale, 75, of Gardner died peacefully at home on Saturday, April 29, 2023.
She was born May 23, 1947, in Quincy, MA, and was the daughter of the late Alexander M Catto and Marjorie L (Boudreau) Catto. She grew up in Quincy and graduated from Quincy High School, Class of 1965. Noel was a member of...
Donna M Stone
Apr 22, 2023
Gardner-Donna M. (Radziewicz) Stone, 73, died Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after a series of ailments. She was the wife of the late, Peter Stone, who died in 2011.Donna leaves her sons, Charles Stone of Belchertown and John Stone of Gardner; three grandchildren, Steven Jason and Charlies; three sisters, and their families, Vera and Victor Stanzynski of Windsor, NH,...
Skip P. Rudenauer
Apr 21, 2023
Skip Rudenauer of Athol, MA, age 71 passed away on April 21, 2023. He was the loving husband of Sandra (Ciesluk) Rudenauer for 45 years. Skip was born on October 27, 1951, to the late Edwin J. Rudenauer and J. Shirley (Porter) Rudenauer in Waltham, MA. He grew up in Wayland Ma, graduated from Wayland HS, he spent 4 years in the NAVY, he got an Associate degree in...
Allen P. Hodgdon
Apr 20, 2023
ATHOL - Allen P. Hodgdon, age 78, and a resident of Athol, MA, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and son. Allen was born on June 5, 1944, in Laconia NH, to the late Clifton J. and Violet (Ladd) Hodgdon. He grew up in Franklin, NH where his parents were lifelong residents. Allen attended...
Christine M. Goss
Apr 20, 2023
ATHOL-Christine Marie (Robertson) Goss, 56, of Athol, passed away on April 20th 2023 at Mass General Hospital due to complications following a medical procedure.Christine was born on March 4, 1967 to John and Ruth Robertson in Canton, MA. She grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School in 1985 and later attended New England School of Accounting.Christine’s love...
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