Obituaries
William F Ruksnaitis
Dec 21, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of William "Rocky" Ruksnaitis, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on December 21, 2024, after an illness. Born on August 9, 1951, in Worcester, MA, William was a beacon of strength and joy, a testament to living life to the fullest. He graduated from...
Laura Holm
Dec 16, 2024
Laura Holm died peacefully on Dec 16th 2024 at Applewood Home For Elders.
Born in St Norbit Canada on Oct 19th 1932. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Caissie and Laudia (LeBlanc) Caissie.
Laura came to the United States in her 20s where she resided in Fitchburg MA and then moved to Gardner MA where she lived for many years.
Laura...
Kathy R. Jackson
Dec 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Kathy R. Jackson, Loving Mother, Nani, Sister, and Friend, on Saturday, December 14, at her home.
Kathy grew up in Hartland VT. Daughter of the late Dorothy (Hood) Hull and Guy Hull.
She leaves behind her beloved son David Jackson and his wife Missi of Northfield, her grandchildren Breanna, Britney,...
Ann J. Percifull
Dec 14, 2024
Ann Josephine (Rainen) Percifull passed peacefully on December 14, 2024. She was born March 20, 1936 in Braintree, MA but grew up in Lunenburg and lived for many years in the Gardner area. After high school she moved to New York to study art at Parson School of Design, where she met the love of her life and married Fred...
Paul Trembley
Dec 12, 2024
Paul Trembley, 68, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. Born on May 24, 1956 in Gardner, MA to Leo and Leana (Girouard) Trembley.
Paul loved history and the Gardner Museum. He leaves behind many family member and friends.
There will be no services.
Kevin J. Mack, Walter C. Taylor, and Daniel Serina, Funeral Directors.
Frances Jean Boucher
Dec 12, 2024
Frances Jean Boucher passed away on December 12th surrounded by her loving family.
Frances, fondly known as Peanut, was born on May 26, 1935 to the late Stanley Henry Gordon Anderson and Ethel Elizabeth (Stone) in the Ashburnham home where she lived until her passing. She attended school at Emeline Jewel Whitney in Ashburnham and graduated from Fitchburg High School in...
Mauri Gunnari Auvinen
Dec 11, 2024
Mauri Gunnari Auvinen, 82, of Ashburnham, Massachusetts, passed away on December 11, 2024 after a short illness. Mauri was born on June 2, 1942, in Kurenpolvi, Finland. He emigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen for the opportunity to continue his education at the collegiate level. Mauri was naturalized as a US Citizen in 1985 in Worcester,...
Nancy A. Murphy
Dec 7, 2024
In loving memory of Nancy A. Murphy, who passed away on December 7, 2024, a few months after her 94th birthday. Nancy was born in Athol, MA on October 7, 1930, to Perley and Agnes Miller. Known for her funny and loving nature, she graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1948 and made a successful career as...
Philip A. Bibeau
Dec 7, 2024
Philip Bibeau of Jaffrey, New Hampshire, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 67 from complications of Lewy Body dementia.
Philip was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on November 15, 1957. He graduated from Gardner High School in 1975. He went on to attend Penn State University where he earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the...
Joyce Peterson
Dec 6, 2024
Joyce Peterson, 92, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Royalston, MA, where she lived with her eldest daughter. Born August 1, 1932, in Owego, NY, Joyce was the eighth child of the late Paul and Charlotte (Bueg) Berkeley. As a farmer's daughter, she grew up learning valuable lessons on the family farm: hard work, humor, resilience, and responsibility.
Joyce...
Margaret Patriquin
Dec 6, 2024
Margaret Frances Patriquin, affectionately known as Peggy, was a life-bringer in every sense of the word. Born on January 5, 1950, in Gardner, MA, she exuded a calm demeanor and love for life that was inspiring.
She relished simple pleasures and believed in the value of hard work and commitment, a testament to her years as a dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant...
Gerald R. Patriquin
Dec 6, 2024
Gerald Patriquin, 89, fondly known as "Pat" to his friends and family, passed away on December 6, 2024 alongside his beloved wife of 41 years, Margaret Patriquin. Gerald was Born in Gardner, MA on November 15, 1935. Gerald lived a full and vibrant life. A dedicated and loyal man, his life was marked by ambition and wit that drew people...
Patricia A. Gallant
Dec 4, 2024
It is with extreme sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Livingston) Gallant.
A beloved wife, sister, mother and grandmother. Patricia, or "Pat/Patty" as she was known to many, was born on March 17, 1950 to Elmer Livingston and Pearl (Gonyeo) Livingston. She was the second oldest child of 13 children. Patricia was influential in the upbringing of her siblings,...
Pauline M. Montville
Dec 3, 2024
Pauline Marie Montville, 87, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed over peacefully on December 3, 2024.
Born on April 18, 1937, in Gardner, Massachusetts, she was a resident of East Templeton, MA, for over 65 years.
Pauline loved gardening, and she took enormous pride in the beautiful flowers and vegetables she lovingly raised. She was always pleased to share her garden’s harvest.
Pauline...
Donna M. (Ferland) Russell
Dec 1, 2024
Donna Marie (Ferland) Russell, born on November 15, 1940, in Worcester, Massachusetts, was a beacon of love and compassion who touched the lives of many with her unwavering support and courage. Her life was a testament to the Catholic verse, "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love" (1 Corinthians 13:13). Her...
Pius Guang Yun
Dec 1, 2024
Pius Yun
October 18, 1932 – December 1, 2024
Pius Yun, 92, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted Catholic, Pius exemplified unwavering faith in God and the profound impact of prayer throughout his journey.
Born on October 18, 1932, in Canton Province, China, to Kiet and Phat Yun, Pius's life was marked by...
Stephen T. Champagne
Dec 1, 2024
Stephen T. Champagne, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and a beacon of laughter, passed away on the 1st of December, 2024. Born on the 4th of June, 1960 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Stephen was a delightful character who brightened up the lives of everyone around him with his funny and witty personality.
Stephen was not just known for his humor, but also...
Angela Fuentes
Dec 1, 2024
Angela Fuentes, affectionately known by her loved ones as LaLa, graced the world with her loving and joyful presence on July 31, 1958, in New York, NY. She was a beacon of light, filled with a deep sense of empathy and an infectious laughter that filled the room with love. As the author Maya Angelou once said, "I've learned that...
Richard Paul Tucker
Nov 28, 2024
Richard Tucker, born September 25, 1949, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, after a long battle with a failing heart. He is survived by his mother Forida Tucker of Clinton, Ma., his sister Lorraine Fox and her husband James of Roseburg, OR, his brother Mike Tucker and his wife Julie of Westminster, MA., his sister Linda Ramelli and husband...
Harry A. Tibbetts
Nov 27, 2024
Harry A. Tibbetts, 75 died unexpectedly at UMASS Hospital Wednesday, November 27th, 2024.
Harry is survived by his daughter, Tracy Springer of Leominster; granddaughters, Sarah Piha of San Diego and Samantha Springer of Leominster; and two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Devorah Piha. He also leaves behind his sisters Blanche O’Brien of Gardner, Sue Roy of Spencer, and Rose Sturtevant of Phoenix, and...
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