Obituaries
Lina Newcomb
Nov 20, 2024
Lina (Richard) Newcomb, 93, of 51 Brigham St., Hubbardston passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
Mack Family Funeral Home, 105 Central St., Gardner is directing arrangements.
Elizabeth A. Tarpey
Nov 16, 2024
Elizabeth Ann Tarpey, departed from this life on November 16, 2024, at the age of 92. Elizabeth was born in Gardner, Massachusetts on April 1, 1932, to Philip and Elizabeth Tarpey. She was a compassionate and generous person, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Elizabeth was a dedicated and accomplished secretary for Lilly Industrial Chemical Coatings...
Mary Helen McKenney
Nov 14, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and a sense of divine acceptance that we announce the passing of Mary Helen McKenney, a charismatic and compassionate soul who brought light into the lives of those around her. Born on May 7, 1957, in Natick, MA, Mary was a loving wife, a nurturing mother, a beautiful sister, and a friend to many. She...
Bertin LeBlanc
Nov 13, 2024
Bertin LeBlanc, a loving husband, father, Pepere, and brother, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Born on April 10, 1942, in Saint-Antoine, NB, Canada, Bertin made his home in Leominster, Massachusetts and spent the summers at the family cottage in Richibucto, NB surrounded by friends and family.
Bertin was the Plant Manager at First Plastics...
Dorith Washington
Nov 11, 2024
Dorith Washington, age 96, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, passed away on November 11, 2024 after a short illness. Dorith was born on December 05, 1927, in Vienna, Austria, to the late Johann and Katarina Novak. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who brought joy and warmth to all those who knew her.
Dorith leaves behind her beloved husband Frederick, one...
Joseph G. Bastarache
Nov 11, 2024
Joseph G. Bastarache, 92 a dedicated and humble man of Gardner, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Joseph was born in Gardner, on January 28, 1932, Joseph lived a full and reliable life in the town he called home. Joseph served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958.
His commitment to his community was evident in everything he did, from...
Justin R. Brailey
Nov 7, 2024
Justin Robert Brailey, 42, of Phillipston passed peacefully on Nov. 7, 2024.
Justin loved music, video games and movies. Justin loved everyone that he met and they loved him just as much.
Justin leaves behind his mother and step-father Tina and Mike Doyle, stepbrother Andrew Doyle of Athol, Grandfather Richard Cooley of Petersham, Uncles Dana Cooley his wife Diana, Leslie Cooley and...
Edmund Joseph Moisan, Jr.
Nov 6, 2024
Edmund Joseph Moisan Jr., also known as Eddie, passed away unexpectedly on November 6, 2024. Born in Townsend, MA, on April 25, 1963, Edmund's sense of humor and witty presence was larger than life to those who knew him. In the words of his favorite movie, Shawshank Redemption, Ed truly embodied the philosophy “Get busy living, or get busy dying”
Edmund...
Linda K. Blake
Nov 4, 2024
Linda Blake, 73, of Otter River MA, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. Born March 1, 1951, Linda was the daughter of Lester and Kathleen (“Kay”) Blake of Gardner.
Linda attended Gardner Public Schools, graduating from Gardner High in 1969. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree with honors from Fitchburg State College in 1973. Linda’s career was mainly in manufacturing, including...
Beverly J. Theroux
Nov 4, 2024
Beverly J. Theroux, age 90, born January 1, 1934 the daughter of Regina (Savoy) and James Walsh.
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved matriarch, Beverly J. Theroux, at the age of 90, on November 4, 2024. It’s my honor and privilege as her granddaughter to share these memories of a woman well-loved.
Whether you knew her as Bev,...
John A. Smith
Nov 3, 2024
It is with deep sorrow, we announce that John A. Smith, 83, known to many as "Smitty," of Templeton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. John was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 11, 1941, to the late Francis and Henrietta (Hetnik) Smith.
John was a devoted husband to his wife of 61 years, Stella A. (Matusewicz) Smith, of...
Olga Patterson
Oct 31, 2024
Our dear mother Olga Vítová Patterson passed away on October 31, 2024, at the age of 97.
Olga was born in the Czech Republic and immigrated to the United States in 1958. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her the most, offering support, wisdom, and love in abundance. A friend to many, she was a...
Helen M. Debasitis
Oct 31, 2024
Helen Marion (Halfrey) Debasitis, born in Gardner, on the 9th of April, 1929, passed away on the 31st of October, 2024. She was raised in Hubbardston with fond memories of her grandparents, John and Mary Halfrey. A beloved mother, sister, and friend, Helen remained in the town of her birth throughout her life, becoming a cherished part of its fabric....
Trisha Develis
Oct 31, 2024
Trisha Ann (Suggs) DeVelis Age 60, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus her Savior and was met by the love of her life Anthony R. DeVelis, on October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Trisha was the loving wife to Anthony R. DeVelis with whom she would have celebrated their 39th anniversary on October 26, 2024; she was the loving...
Myrtle L. Walker
Oct 30, 2024
Myrtle Laura Walker, 99, died Wednesday October 30, 2024, at her home in Gardner. She was born in Hubbardston on March 15, 1925, daughter of the late Charles E. and Agnes (O'Donnell) Mayo. Myrtle graduated from Athol High School and Heywood Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Burbank Hospital and the Fitchburg VNA. She was...
Walter E. Sussbauer
Oct 29, 2024
With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Walter E. Sussbauer, beloved husband of Lucille M. Therrien, father, grandfather, and dedicated community member of Ashburnham, who left us on October 29, 2024, at the age of 77. Born in Fitchburg, MA, on December 1, 1946, to Vieno and John Sussbauer, Walter was a lifelong resident of Ashburnham, Massachusetts. A man...
Marjorie A. Leach
Oct 28, 2024
Marjorie A (Holden) Leach passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Lancaster, Massachusetts. Born to Ivan and Marjorie Holden, Marjorie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched the lives of many.
Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Leach Sr., with whom she shared...
Vincent "Bill" J. Purple
Oct 26, 2024
What can you say about a man who was larger than life? Someone with twinkling blue eyes who made friends everywhere throughout his 100 years? Someone who greeted everyone with a smile and shared his wisdom and stories. Bill Purple lived life to the fullest and brought joy to all those who knew him.
Bill passed away peacefully in his home...
Elodie Marie Maillet
Oct 22, 2024
LEOMINSTER – Elodie M Maillet, of Leominster, died at home on Tuesday October 22, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Canada, on May 14, 1932, the daughter of the late Placide Gallant and the late Delia (Vautour) Gallant. She moved to Leominster from Canada in 1960. Elodie worked many years at Cluett & Sons and retired...
Richard R. Knight
Oct 21, 2024
Richard R. Knight, 85, of Baldwinville passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at his home. An avid sportsman, Richard enjoyed hunting, fishing, and found peace in his daily walks. His greatest joy was sharing his knowledge and love of the outdoors with his family treasuring the time spent together. He lived by Yeats’ quote; there are no strangers here only...
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