Obituaries
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...
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...
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