Obituaries

Pauline Mary Gagne

Pauline Mary Gagne

Mar 10, 2023

Fitchburg-Pauline Mary (Bourgault) Gagne, 89, died Friday, March 10, 2023, at her son-in-law and daughter-in-law's home after an illness.

She was the wife of Raymond Joseph Gagne, who died in 2016.

She leaves one estranged daughter, Michelle Rapp and her husband George of NC; one granddaughter, Madison Chevarie of Athol; one grandson, Lucas Chevarie of Fitchburg; her son-in-law and daughter-in-law,...

Leslie R. Goodhue

Leslie R. Goodhue

Mar 5, 2023

Leslie Robert Goodhue 83 of Gardner, MA - formerly of Otis, MA - passed away on March 5, 2023.

 

He was born March 27,1939 to Robert & Helena (Bartlett) Goodhue in Lebanon NH.

 

Les attended Keene High School where he ran track & cross country. In his early life & High School years, Les showed a true...

Dianne Rita Oliva

Dianne Rita Oliva

Mar 5, 2023

 

Gardner-Dianne Rita (Stone) Oliva, 74, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Leominster Hospital after an illness. 

She was the wife of the late Lawrence Oliva. 

Dianne leaves one son, Michael Oliva of Baldwinville; one daughter Michelle Oliva of Falmouth; one granddaughter, Megan Oliva of Gardner; one great-grandson, Kai Collier of Gardner, and one brother David Stone and his wife...

Ana Maria Flores

Ana Maria Flores

Mar 4, 2023

My siblings and I are here for my mother Ana Flores who has passed away suddenly. She meant the world to me, our family, and friends.   My mom was special person loved by so many. Leaving behind 5 children, 13 grandchildren and great grandchildren, many more loved ones and countless friends.   My mother Ana who was also known...

John E. Kelley

John E. Kelley

Mar 3, 2023

Gardner-John Edward Kelley, 88, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at Quabbin Valley Nursing Home in Athol after an illness. 

 

He leaves his wife Dorothy Frances (Rivers) Kelley; two sons, John R. Kelley and his wife Cynthia of Templeton, and Jeffrey J. Kelley of Athol; one step-granddaughter, Katie Medina and her husband Angel and one step-grandson, James Fucile; two step-great-grandchildren...

Raymond Edward Mahan

Raymond Edward Mahan

Feb 28, 2023

FITCHBURG - Raymond Edward Mahan,95, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA.He was born in Worcester on September 6, 1927, a son of the late Thomas Mahan and Mathilda Bourque.Raymond was a tractor-trailer driver delivering plastics for various companies for 35 years before retiring from Novacor chemicals. Following retirement, he drove limo for Donahue limousine, delivered...

Margery Ellen Hughes

Margery Ellen Hughes

Feb 26, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and great-aunt, Margery Ellen Hughes.

Margie passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 26th.

 She leaves four brothers; David (Marybarbara) Hughes of Fitchburg, Micheal (Liz) Hughes, Jeffery, and Kevin (Deb) Hughes all of Westminster, four nieces and one nephew; Tricia Park of...

Roland R. "Butch" Desreuisseau

Roland R. "Butch" Desreuisseau

Feb 26, 2023

Orange, MA — Roland Ralph "Butch" Desreuisseau, 74, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at his home after an illness.

He leaves his wife of 50 years, Susan E. (Brackett) Desreuisseau; two daughters, April Ropes and her husband David of Hudson, and Kelly Desreuisseau of Attleboro; two grandchildren, Lillian Ropes and Oscar Ropes of Hudson; one brother, Dana Desreuisseau of Orange,...

Vasilios "Bill" Grammenos

Vasilios "Bill" Grammenos

Feb 26, 2023

 

Gardner- Vasilios Grammenos, 71, died Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston after a 17 year battle with illness. 

He leaves his wife of 38 years, Frideriki (Poulimenou) Grammenos; one daughter, Sophia Grammenos and her husband Joseph D. Pike of Acton; one brother, Anastasios Grammenos and his wife Anastasia of Sinarades, Corfu, Greece; one brother-in-law,...

Barbara D. Rameau

Barbara D. Rameau

Feb 25, 2023

HUBBARDSTON - Barbara D. Rameau,80, of Hubbardston, formerly of Gardner, passed away at home on Saturday, February 25, 2023.   She was born in Gardner on July 28, 1942, a daughter of the late Alton W. Osborne and Grace H. (Brown) Osborne. Barbara grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1960.  She married...

Matthew Goguen

Matthew Goguen

Feb 24, 2023

The youngest of seven children, Matthew Raymond Goguen, died at 33 on the 24 th of February 2023. Hewas born on 18 September 1989 in Ashburnham, Massachusetts. All his family adored him. From anearly age, he loved physical activity and enjoyed the sports of basketball, baseball, and soccer andexcelled in football. He was an avid fisherman. Throughout his life, he...

Leonette L. Gaulzetti

Leonette L. Gaulzetti

Feb 24, 2023

GARDNER - Leonette L. (Dupre) Gaulzetti,93, died Friday, February 24, 2023.She was born in Gardner on January 26, 1930, a daughter of the late Leo Dupre and Alice (LaRoche) Dupre. Leonette attended Gardner High School and graduated with the Class of 1947.She worked for many years for the City of Gardner as Secretary to the Gardner Fire Chief.  Prior to...

Marilla C. Lupien

Marilla C. Lupien

Feb 23, 2023

Belchertown- Marilla C.(Miller) Lupien 93, died Thursday, February 23, 2023, at the Center for Extended Care in Amherst after an illness. 

She was the wife of the late Louis C. Lupien who died in 1972.

She leaves two daughters, Alana Sambor of Belchertown, and Candyce Wetherby of North Leverett; three sons, Eric R Lupien of Greenfield, Harry L Lupien, and...

Bruce A. Nay

Bruce A. Nay

Feb 23, 2023

Bruce Allan Nay, 67 of Gardner, died peacefully at Heywood Hospital on 2/23/23 with family at his side following a brief illness.

He was born on April 6, 1955 in Quantico, VA to the late Marshal and Ethel (Drew) Nay. 

He is survived by his wife, Karen (Shultz) Nay of Gardner and two sons, Kristopher and Steven Nay of Jacksonville,...

Noella M. Boutelle

Noella M. Boutelle

Feb 22, 2023

ATHOL- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Noella M. (Duguay) Boutelle on February 22, 2023 at the age of 94.  Noella passed peacefully with loving family at her side.  

She was a Christmas child born on December 25, 1928.  Preceding her were her parents, Ulric and Sarah (Cormier) Duguay, and her siblings, Bella, George,...

Robert "Bob" Sampson

Robert "Bob" Sampson

Feb 17, 2023

SAMPSON, Robert “Bob” of Westminster, MA, died peacefully on February 17, 2023, at the age of 88. Beloved husband for 65 years to his wife, Nancy Colbert Sampson. Loving father of Mary Kate Adami-Sampson (deceased) and her husband Michael Adami Sampson, Page Sampson and her husband Andrew Meyer, and Luess Sampson-Lizotte and her husband Craig Lizotte.

Treasured grandfather of Nicolas...

Lucinda A. Cummings

Lucinda A. Cummings

Feb 14, 2023

 

Worcester-Lucinda A. Cummings, 94, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Jewish Health Care in Worcester. 

She was the wife of the late Morton P. Cummings and her first husband Daniel J. Andrews. 

She leaves one daughter, Lucinda D. Oates of Hubbardston; two sons, Peter John Jefts of Hubbardston and Daniel Jay Andrews of Las Vegas, NV. 

She was...

Lawrence A. Robichaud

Lawrence A. Robichaud

Feb 12, 2023

Orange- Lawrence A. Robichaud, 92, a lifelong resident of Athol, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2023, attended to by his children at home on Packard Heights.

The husband of the late Alice D. (Linehan) Robichaud, Larry leaves a son, Mark Robichaud and wife Jeanette of Sebastian, FL; and he leaves four daughters. Lisa Alford and husband Bruce of Orange,...

Larry W. Agnelli, Sr.

Larry W. Agnelli, Sr.

Feb 11, 2023

GARDNER - Larry William Agnelli, Sr., 86, died peacefully Saturday, February 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Gardner on June 24, 1936 the son of the late Joseph and C. Viola (Caisse) Agnelli.   He grew up in Gardner.  Larry worked as a Foreman for several local furniture manufacturers and was the final...

Paul B. Gemborys

Paul B. Gemborys

Feb 11, 2023

HUBBARDSTON - Paul B. Gemborys,79, died Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home, Gardner.

He was born in Winchendon on January 27, 1944, a son of the late Bronislaw M. Gemborys and Angela C. (Novisky) Gemborys.

He grew up in Athol and graduated from Athol High School, received his Assoicate's Degree from Mount Wachusett Community College, and a...