Obituaries
Gary T Rahaim
Jul 3, 2023
Gary T. Rahaim, 70, of Gardner, died peacefully at home on July 3, 2023, following an illness. Gary was born on January 3, 1953 in Gardner, MA, son of the late Arnold and Marian (Armstrong) Rahaim.
Gary graduated from Gardner High School in 1971. He was employed at Holden Hills Country Club as part of the grounds crew, retiring...
Stephen W. Pierce
Jul 3, 2023
Stephen W. Pierce, 77, died July 3, 2023, at Gardner Rehab and Nursing Center after an illness. He leaves two sons, William Pierce, and his wife Christine of Templeton, and Greg Pierce, and his wife Krista of NC: three grandchildren, Branden Pierce, Andrew Pierce, and Caroline Pierce; and one brother, Danny Pierce of Gardner. He is predeceased by two brothers, Donald Pierce, and David Pierce. Stephen was born in...
Beverly May Minns
Jul 2, 2023
It is with great sadness the family of Beverly (Eliason) Minns announces her passing. She is survived by her children; Daughters Karen Minns of Gardner, Ann Minns of Otter River, Brenda Minns ( William Grasmuck) of Otter River. Sons Brian Minns of Cape Cod, Kevin Minns of Leominster. Grand Daughters Emily Minns of Lynn, Meredith Minns of Acton, Erin Minns...
Abigail S. Divoll
Jul 1, 2023
Abigail S. Divoll, age 25, resident of Royalston, MA, tragically passed away on July 1, 2023.
Abigail was born on March 31, 1998, to Rebecca and Randy Divoll in Greenfield, MA. Abby grew up in Royalston and attended Royalston Community School, Athol Royalston Middle School, Athol High School and Franklin Pierce University where she earned her bachelors degree in accounting....
Diane Smith
Jun 29, 2023
Gardner- Diane Smith, 67, died at UMass Medical Center in Worcester on June 29, 2023, after a long illness.
She leaves her son, Ryan Smith and his companion Angela Caron of Gardner; her son, Damien Demont of Gardner; her longtime companion, Jim Croteau of Gardner; two grandchildren, Jocelyn Croteau and Evan Croteau of Westminster and one brother, Tom Smith...
Sharrie L. Marion
Jun 27, 2023
Sharrie L. (Bowers) Marion, 75, died June 27, 2023, at Alliance at Baldwinville.
She was the wife of the late Paul E. Marion.
Sharrie leaves three daughters, Tammy Soucy, Carol Marion, and Caity Moriarty all of Orange, one son, Randy Marion and his companion Amanda Coutu of Athol; eleven grandchildren, Amber Marion, Aubrey Spooner, Adryan Jones, Brandon Myers, Michelle Myers,...
Joseph R. Stancliff Jr.
Jun 25, 2023
Joseph R. Stancliff Jr., born on September 11, 1973, in Southbridge, MA. A long-time resident of Gardner, Massachusetts, he died on June 25, 2023. Known for his wit, generosity, and loyalty, Joe brought laughter, comfort, and encouragement to those around him. He was a dedicated employee of the USPS, where he served his community faithfully for 7 years. Joe had...
David L. "Red" Hendren Sr.
Jun 24, 2023
GARDNER/LEOMINSTER – David L. “Red” Hendren, Sr., 83, recently of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in Gardner, at the home of his son and caregiver, David, Jr., following an extended illness. He has “GONE FISHING!”
Born to Charles H. and Minnie Lee (Hamilton) Hendren on September 8, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, David was raised in Memphis...
Carol Gleba
Jun 23, 2023
Athol- Carol A. Gleba passed away Friday, June 23, 2023.
She was a remarkable woman whose life has touched countless others. Born in Gardner, Massachusetts on September 9, 1953, to the late Roy and Acquilla Taft,
Carol was a dedicated Nurses Aide and loved helping people. She will be greatly missed by her close friends Kathleen and Clyde Ball....
Susan J. Dodge
Jun 22, 2023
Westminster-Susan J. Dodge, 69, passed away the morning of Thursday, June 22, 2023.
Sue was the daughter of the late Jean (Gina) Dodge of Athol and granddaughter of the late Louis and Quirina Berton of Athol.
She is survived by her brothers Howard Dodge, Leno Dodge, and John Dodge of Athol, and Robert Dodge and his wife Leah Dodge...
David M Feltmarch
Jun 19, 2023
Gardner-David M Feltmarch, 80, died Monday, June 19, 2023, at Heywood Hospital after an illness.
He leaves his daughter, Julie Campbell, and her husband, Michael; two grandsons, Michael P. Campbell and Marcus C. Campbell all of Gardner; his girlfriend, Brenda Hannon, of Jaffrey, NH, and many cousins.
David was predeceased by two brothers, Richard C. Feltmarch in 2008 and...
Inka Delek Robbins
Jun 18, 2023
Inka Delek Robbins, passed on June 18, 2023
She leaves her husband, Kevin Robbins; her son, Izak Robbins
She also leaves many other family and many friends.
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...
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