Obituaries

Colette Heilman

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

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

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

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

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...

Julianne Marcotte

Julianne Marcotte

Dec 16, 2022

 

ORANGE- Julianne "Julie" Marcotte, 85 passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 16, 2022, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Athol, on September 19, 1937. She attended Athol Schools. She worked in many retail stores; Grants Department Store, 5 + Dime, and Giant Store before going to L.S. Starretts and retiring as a supervisor. She loved...

Jesse R. Kruk

Jesse R. Kruk

Dec 14, 2022

 

Worcester- Jesse Ray Kruk,41, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at Harrington Healthcare in Webster, MA.   He was born in Gardner, MA on February 20, 1981, a son of Kenneth and Betty Kruk.   Jesse worked as a roofer and did construction.   His interests included spending time with his family and friends.   Jesse fought a battle with addiction for...

Ruth E. Langlais

Ruth E. Langlais

Dec 14, 2022

BALDWINVILLE - Ruth E. (Malonson) Langlais,93, died Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Alliance Health at Baldwinville.

She was born in Wakefield, MA on August 27, 1929, a daughter of the late Everett Malonson and Grace (Deveaux) Malonson.  Ruth grew up in Gardner and in Otter River.  She was a homemaker who enjoyed time spent with family and friends.  She was...

Jeannine "Meme" Wirtanen

Jeannine "Meme" Wirtanen

Dec 10, 2022

 

Gardner-Jeannine “Meme” Wirtanen, 92, died Saturday, December 10, 2022, at her home with her family at her side. 

She was the wife of 54 years to the late Edwin Wirtanen. 

She leaves three sons, John and his wife Linda, Eddie and his wife Tia and Robert “Bird” and his wife Christine; three daughters, Anna and her husband Donny, Kathy...

Colin W. Little Jr.

Colin W. Little Jr.

Dec 10, 2022

WESTMINSTER - Colin W. Little Jr., passed away December 10, 2022 at the age of 68.

He was born in Newark, NJ on October 21, 1954, son of the late Colin and late Katherine (O’Connor) Little.

Colin is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathleen Brennan, and children: Mary Little and her partner Josh Archibald-Seiffer of Seattle,...

Leonard "Lenny" King

Leonard "Lenny" King

Dec 10, 2022

 

Athol-Leonard “Lenny”. King, 91, died  Saturday, December 10, 2022 peacefully at his home surrounded by family.

He was predeceased by his wife, Beverly and his son Larry.

He leaves his three children, Donna King and her significant other, Kim Farley of Athol, Thomas King of Ogunquit, ME and Jennifer Johnson and her husband Mark of Orange; three granddaughters, Angela...

Judith E. Bevan

Judith E. Bevan

Dec 9, 2022

Judith "Judy" E. (Miller) Bevan, 84, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 9, 2022, at UMass Medical Center in Leominster with her family by her side.

She was born August 20, 1938, in Worcester.  She spent most of her life in Ashburnham and Westminster.Judith cherished spending time with her family, especially with her great grandchildren and grand puppies.  She loved watching...

Margaret M. Kelly

Margaret M. Kelly

Dec 9, 2022

 MARGARET MCCORMICK KELLY

OCTOBER 17, 1929 - December 9, 2022

Margaret "Peg" Kelly (nee Margaret Ann McCormick) died peacefully on December 9, 2022, surrounded by her family after a healthy and fulfilling life.  She was 93.

 

Born in Needham, MA in 1929 and raised in the Boston suburbs, Peg graduated from Newton High School in 1947, and from...

Julie Hull

Julie Hull

Dec 8, 2022

 

 

BALDWINVILLE- Julie E. Hull (Seffinga), 68, passed on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Florida.

  Julie was born in Winchendon on July 13, 1954, the daughter of Frank and Shirley (Whipple) Seffinga.

  She attended Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, and Mount Wachusett Community College. She received a 15 year award from the Salvador Family of Dealerships...

Carol Ann Goguen

Carol Ann Goguen

Dec 8, 2022

ATHOL - Carol Ann (Williams) Goguen,76, of Athol died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.She was born in Gardner on December 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Herve Williams and Barbara (Sargent) Williams.  Carol grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School.  She worked as an office manager for City Metal...

Sr. Mary Ella Provencher

Sr. Mary Ella Provencher

Dec 8, 2022

The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Mary Ella Provencher, 76, who died peacefully at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was a native of Barton, Vermont, the daughter of Genia (O'Brien) Provencher and Raymond Provencher.

Sr. Mary Ella entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Assumption on October 2,...

Daphne Martin

Daphne Martin

Dec 8, 2022

Gardner- Daphne Martin,96, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Athol Hospital.She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Elbridge A. and Henrietta (Rafuce) Merrill.Daphne loved the outdoors. She enjoyed riding her bicycle until her late 80s, hiking in the Quabbin Reservoir with her dogs, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. She was...

Patricia Lynn Russell

Patricia Lynn Russell

Dec 3, 2022

Patricia Lynn Russell,62, passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2022, at home.

She was born in Devens, MA on August 13, 1960, a daughter of the late Joseph Russell and Rosemarie (Cormier) Russell.

She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School.  She worked at Stop & Shop in the Bakery Department for several years.  

She enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching the...

Christopher Abbott Marien

Christopher Abbott Marien

Dec 2, 2022

Christopher Abbott Marien, 55 of Narragansett, RI died on December 2, 2022, after an illness 

He was the son of Robert L. and Janet W. (Abbott) Marien. Chris graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1985 where he was a 3-sport athlete and a member of the Oakmont Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the National...

Raymond J. Bergeron

Raymond J. Bergeron

Dec 2, 2022

Raymond J. Bergeron, 82 of Fitchburg, died peacefully of an illness at Leominster hospital on 12/2/22.  He was born in Greenville, NH on 8/19/40.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit. 

He is survived by his daughter Janine Bergeron of Wisconsin. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends. 

He is predeceased by his brothers...