Obituaries
Charles J. Duda
May 1, 2022
GARDNER - Charles Joseph Duda, 63 of Gardner, died Sunday, May 1, 2022. He was born in Gardner, on February 8, 1959, the son of the late Ferdinand J. Duda and the late Philena A. (Denis) Duda. Charles graduated from Gardner High School and attended WPI in Worcester. He was employed as an Electronics Assembler for many years. He enjoyed...
Toivo R. Rannikko
Apr 28, 2022
Toivo Raymond Rannikko, 87, passed away on April 28, 2022.
He was the son of Toivo Rannikko and Terttu (Kauppinen) Rannikko of Gardner and Nahant, MA.
Toivo was a graduate of Templeton High School. While growing up his toys were old motors and disgarded radios. While still in high school he taught himself morse code and received his amateur...

Russell C. Wead
Apr 28, 2022
Hubbardston-Russell C. Wead, 90, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 with his family at his side. He was the husband of the late Louise (Bishop) Wead. He leaves one daughter, Phyllis Aubuchont of Leupp, AZ; three sons, Dennis C. Wead of Smyrna, TN, Russell Wead of Roanoke, VA and Clifton Earle of Smyrna, DE; one sister Marjorie Clark of Hubbardston; eight...
Russell C. Wead
Apr 28, 2022
Hubbardston-Russell C. Wead, 90, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 with his family at his side.
He was the husband of the late Louise (Bishop) Wead.
He leaves one daughter, Phyllis Aubuchont of Leupp, AZ; three sons, Dennis C. Wead of Smyrna, TN, Russell Wead of Roanoke, VA and Clifton Earle of Smyrna, DE; one sister Marjorie Clark of Hubbardston; eight...
Kevin Roland LeBlanc
Apr 28, 2022
Kevin Roland LeBlanc, 64, of Framingham, formerly of Baldwinville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022.Kevin was born in Fitchburg on May 24, 1957, son of the late Vital Domenic and Marie Anne (Boucher) LeBlanc. He was a 1975 graduate of Montachusett Regional Technical High School where he studied carpentry. Kevin came to be known as the...
Jacqueline Joseph
Apr 28, 2022
Hillsborough, NH and formerly of Leominster-Jacqueline Joseph, 60, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home after a time of lengthy illnesses. She is resting safe in the arms of her living Lord and Savior. She leaves her son Mark G. Bodanza and his Jennifer with whom she lived; seven grandchildren, Lelaina, Grace, Isaac, Elijah, Adah, Madlynn and Asher; her...
Arthur F. Manley
Apr 28, 2022
Gardner-Arthur F. Manley, Sr. 72, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness. He leaves his wife Patrice (Turner) Manley; four children, Michael Gallager and his wife Julianna of Framingham, John Gallagher of Gardner, Kelley Duggan and her husband Matthew of Longmeadow, and AJ Manley of Gardner; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Kelly, Devin Gallagher, Jack Duggan and Emilyn...
Jacqueline Joseph
Apr 28, 2022
Hillsborough, NH and formerly of Leominster-Jacqueline Joseph, 60, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at her home after a time of lengthy illnesses. She is resting safe in the arms of her living Lord and Savior.
She leaves her son Mark G. Bodanza and his Jennifer with whom she lived; seven grandchildren, Lelaina, Grace, Isaac, Elijah, Adah, Madlynn and Asher; her...
Arthur F. Manley Sr
Apr 28, 2022
Gardner-Arthur F. Manley, Sr. 72, died Thursday, April 28, 2022 at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his wife Patrice (Turner) Manley; four children, Michael Gallager and his wife Julianna of Framingham, John Gallagher of Gardner, Kelley Duggan and her husband Matthew of Longmeadow, and AJ Manley of Gardner; four grandchildren, Ashlyn Kelly, Devin Gallagher, Jack Duggan and Emilyn...
Kevin Roland LeBlanc
Apr 28, 2022
Kevin Roland LeBlanc, 64, of Framingham, formerly of Baldwinville, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Kevin was born in Fitchburg on May 24, 1957, son of the late Vital Domenic and Marie Anne (Boucher) LeBlanc. He was a 1975 graduate of Montachusett Regional Technical High School where he studied carpentry. Kevin came to be known as...
Joseph "Papa" Cote
Apr 27, 2022
Gardner-Joseph Cote “Papa” 86, born June 7, 1935, passed away on April 19, 2022 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home.He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley “Tootsie” (Hendrickson) Cote; his parents, Sam and Herminie Kackpricki; two brothers, Les and Ray.Joseph leaves a sister, Corenna and a brother, Ritchie both of Florida, one daughter, Deborah Croteau and her partner Mike; three sons...
Joseph "Papa" Cote
Apr 27, 2022
Gardner-Joseph Cote “Papa” 86, born June 7, 1935, passed away on April 19, 2022 at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home. He is predeceased by his wife, Shirley “Tootsie” (Hendrickson) Cote; his parents, Sam and Hermini e Kackpricki; two brothers, Les and Ray. Joseph leaves a sister, Corenna and a brother, Ritchie both of Florida, one daughter, Deborah Croteau and her partner...
Clement J Vautour
Apr 24, 2022
Leominster-Clement J. Vautour, 69, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Leominster Hospital.He leaves his wife, Carol (Boivin) Vautour; two sons, Jesse Vautour of Leominster and Paul Vautour of Canada; one step-son Matthew Bettencourt of Winchendon; one grandson, Tyler Bettencourt of Winchendon and his brothers and sisters, Rose, Paul, John, Martha, Arthur, Gabriel, Lin and Rheo.He is predeceased by a son,...
Clement J Vautour
Apr 24, 2022
Leominster-Clement J. Vautour, 69, died Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Leominster Hospital. He leaves his wife, Carol (Boivin) Vautour; two sons, Jesse Vautour of Leominster and Paul Vautour of Canada; one step-son Matthew Bettencourt of Winchendon; one grandson, Tyler Bettencourt of Winchendon and his brothers and sisters, Rose, Paul, John, Martha, Arthur, Gabriel, Lin and Rheo. He is predeceased by...
Jean M. Murray
Apr 23, 2022
GARDNER - Jean Margaret (Johnson) Murray, 88 of Gardner, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia. She was born in Gardner on April 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Ivan Johnson and the late Muriel (Robbins) Johnson. Jean was a 1951 graduate of Gardner High School. She resided most of her life in Gardner...
Jean M. Murray
Apr 23, 2022
GARDNER - Jean Margaret (Johnson) Murray, 88 of Gardner, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the home of her daughter, Cynthia.She was born in Gardner on April 26, 1933, the daughter of the late Ivan Johnson and the late Muriel (Robbins) Johnson.Jean was a 1951 graduate of Gardner High School. She resided most of her life in Gardner and was...
Nancy R Maynard
Apr 20, 2022
Nancy Ruth Maynard, 62 of Greenfield, Ma formerly of Athol, MA passed away on April 20, 2022 at Vantage of South Hadley. Nancy was born on August 18, 1959, a daughter of the late Roger and Helen (Larson) Maynard. She was raised in Athol, Ma. After a long illness with kidney disease. Nancy leaves a sister and her lifelong partner...
John J Gallant
Apr 20, 2022
Leominster-John J. Gallant, 81, passed away peacefully in the hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. John was born in Grande Digue, New Brunswick, Canada. The son of the late Victor and Aurore (Babineau) Gallant. John resided in Leominster, MA for the past 59 years. He worked as a self employed carpenter for many years....
John J Gallant
Apr 20, 2022
Leominster-John J. Gallant, 81, passed away peacefully in the hospital with his family by his side on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. John was born in Grande Digue, New Brunswick, Canada. The son of the late Victor and Aurore (Babineau) Gallant.John resided in Leominster, MA for the past 59 years. He worked as a self employed carpenter for many years. He...
William M Hinchey
Apr 16, 2022
William (Bill) Michael Hinchey, age 84, of Athol-Royalston, passed away Friday, April 15th, 2022, in Royalston, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of the late Virginia F. (Gray) Hinchey. Bill is also predeceased by his son, Patrick Hinchey and two sisters, Ann McCann and Mary Margaret Leonard. He leaves his five children, Joe Hinchey and his...