Obituaries
Louise R. Sherman
Dec 28, 2022
Louise Ruth Sherman 84, of Orange, passed away on December 28, 2022 at Baystate Franklin Medical Center after an illness.
She was born on February 24, 1938, the daughter of Harvey and Ruth Sherman.
She attended Orange Schools and graduated second in her class from Orange High School in 1956.
Louise attended Rhode Island School of Design...
David D. Armstrong Sr.
Dec 27, 2022
David D. Armstrong, Sr., 82, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2022, after a lengthy period of declining health. He passed at his beloved home in Pittsburg, NH with his wife by his side.
David was the only child of Gladys Spink Armstrong and Roswell Armstrong and was born on March 20, 1940, in Providence, R.I....
James A. Arcangeli
Dec 26, 2022
James A. Arcangeli,82, passed away peacefully after a long, and courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner.
He was born in Fitchburg on November 20, 1940, a son of the late Albert Arcangeli and Marie (Robillard) Arcangeli.
Jimmy grew up in Westminster and graduated from Notre Dame Academy in Fitchburg. He...
Ronald D. Harrington
Dec 25, 2022
Gardner-Ronald D. Harrington, 79 died Sunday, December 25, 2022, at the Wachusett Manor in Gardner after an illness.
He leaves his wife Kyong (Yim) Harrington; two sons, Robert Harrington of Gardner, and Scott Harrington and his wife Sue of Cleveland, OH; two grandchildren, Tristan Harrington and Lyana Harrington of OH; two brothers, Lance Harrington, and Jeff Harrington both of...
Eleanor Hanson
Dec 24, 2022
Templeton, MA, and formerly of Biddeford, ME, Eleanor (Springer) Hanson, 86, died Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Wachusett Manor in Gardner after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Robert Brooks and later by the late Harold Hanson .
Eleanor leaves four children, Vance Brooks and his wife, Kelly of Biddeford, ME, Adelina Esquerra and her husband Chris...
Dean W Johnson
Dec 24, 2022
Westminster - Dean W. Johnson, 67, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Leominster Hospital after a brief illness. He leaves his devoted wife Debra L. (Morris) Johnson with whom he celebrated their 44th anniversary on November 24th. He leaves two sons, Nathaniel D. Johnson and his wife Kristan of Westminster, and Benjamin D....
Ely J. Gemborys
Dec 23, 2022
Ely Gemborys, 41, beloved son, parent, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 23rd, 2022, after a courageous battle with a lifelong illness. He was born on March 24th, 1981, in Gardner, Massachusetts, to Brian Gemborys and Cynthia Brown.
He attended Quabbin Regional High School in Barre and went on to enjoy a 25-year career as a multi-skilled tradesman....
Konstanty E. Safka
Dec 23, 2022
Gardner – Konstanty (Konny) Safka, 90, died on Friday, December 23,2022, following a lengthy illness.
Konstanty was born on December 24, 1931, to Konstanty and Aniela (Osnowczyk) Safka. He was raised in Gardner alongside his beloved brother Anthony and graduated from Gardner High School in 1949. He continued his education at Becker Junior College, followed by Boston University where he...
Frederick B Doucette
Dec 23, 2022
Frederick B. Doucette passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in his home, on the morning of December 23rd, 2022. He was 88 years old. Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Ellie Doucette, and their 3 children, son Michael Doucette of Lunenburg, MA, daughter Deborah Brachel and husband Robert of Lunenburg, MA, and Daughter Sue Cullinane and...
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.
...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
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