Obituaries
Margaret M. Kelly
Dec 9, 2022
MARGARET MCCORMICK KELLY
OCTOBER 17, 1929 - December 9, 2022
Margaret "Peg" Kelly (nee Margaret Ann McCormick) died peacefully on December 9, 2022, surrounded by her family after a healthy and fulfilling life. She was 93.
Born in Needham, MA in 1929 and raised in the Boston suburbs, Peg graduated from Newton High School in 1947, and from...
Julie Hull
Dec 8, 2022
BALDWINVILLE- Julie E. Hull (Seffinga), 68, passed on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in Florida.
Julie was born in Winchendon on July 13, 1954, the daughter of Frank and Shirley (Whipple) Seffinga.
She attended Narragansett Regional High School in Baldwinville, and Mount Wachusett Community College. She received a 15 year award from the Salvador Family of Dealerships...
Carol Ann Goguen
Dec 8, 2022
ATHOL - Carol Ann (Williams) Goguen,76, of Athol died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.She was born in Gardner on December 27, 1945, a daughter of the late Herve Williams and Barbara (Sargent) Williams. Carol grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. She worked as an office manager for City Metal...
Sr. Mary Ella Provencher
Dec 8, 2022
The Sisters of the Assumption mourn the loss of Sr. Mary Ella Provencher, 76, who died peacefully at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Massachusetts on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was a native of Barton, Vermont, the daughter of Genia (O'Brien) Provencher and Raymond Provencher.
Sr. Mary Ella entered the Congregation of the Sisters of the Assumption on October 2,...
Daphne Martin
Dec 8, 2022
Gardner- Daphne Martin,96, died Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Athol Hospital.She was born in Lewiston, Maine on April 9, 1926, a daughter of the late Elbridge A. and Henrietta (Rafuce) Merrill.Daphne loved the outdoors. She enjoyed riding her bicycle until her late 80s, hiking in the Quabbin Reservoir with her dogs, and spending time with her precious grandchildren. She was...
Patricia Lynn Russell
Dec 3, 2022
Patricia Lynn Russell,62, passed unexpectedly on Friday, December 3, 2022, at home.
She was born in Devens, MA on August 13, 1960, a daughter of the late Joseph Russell and Rosemarie (Cormier) Russell.
She graduated from Narragansett Regional High School. She worked at Stop & Shop in the Bakery Department for several years.
She enjoyed cooking, shopping, watching the...
Christopher Abbott Marien
Dec 2, 2022
Christopher Abbott Marien, 55 of Narragansett, RI died on December 2, 2022, after an illness
He was the son of Robert L. and Janet W. (Abbott) Marien. Chris graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1985 where he was a 3-sport athlete and a member of the Oakmont Athletic Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the National...
Raymond J. Bergeron
Dec 2, 2022
Raymond J. Bergeron, 82 of Fitchburg, died peacefully of an illness at Leominster hospital on 12/2/22. He was born in Greenville, NH on 8/19/40. He will be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit.
He is survived by his daughter Janine Bergeron of Wisconsin. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and friends.
He is predeceased by his brothers...
George F Carey
Dec 1, 2022
ATHOL - George F. "Buddy" Carey, 84, died Thursday, December 1, 2022, at St Vincent's Hospital in Bridgeport, CT.He was born in Gardner on October 24, 1938, the son of the late George A. Carey and Edith (Bridgman) Carey.George grew up in Orange and graduated from Greenfield Technical. His first job was working as a Parts Manager for Cormier's Garage in Orange. He went on to work at the L.S. Starrett Company...
Georgia A. Supernor
Nov 30, 2022
Gardner-Georgia Ann Supernor, 69, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at her home after an illness.
She leaves her wife, Megan W. Flint; one stepson, Aric Ewards, two sisters, Tammy Lurz, Tina Lurz; and two brothers, Teddy Lurz, and George Supernor.
Georgia was born on March 25, 1953, in Framingham, the daughter of the late George Supernor and Barbara Ann...
Richard C. Hancock
Nov 30, 2022
GARDNER - Richard C. Hancock,88, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at UMass Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester.
He was born in Gardner on September 26, 1934, a son of the late Melvin Hancock and Emma (Whitcomb) Hancock.
Richard graduated from Templeton High School in 1952. He received an Associates Degree in Electronics from Worcester Junior College. He was...
Claudette M. Chartier
Nov 27, 2022
Templeton-Claudette M. (Doucette) Chartier, 63, died Sunday, November 27, 2022, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Boston after a long illness.
She leaves her husband Richard A. Chartier; her father, Alyre Doucette of Gardner; one brother, Donald Doucette of Gardner; one sister, Diane Boudreau of Gardner and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her mother, Catherine (Cassie) Doucette,...
Leon A. Mabey
Nov 23, 2022
ATHOL – Leon A. Mabey, 76, of Athol, died peacefully at his residence Wednesday morning after his battle with Dementia, November 23, 2022, with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Gardner on August 16, 1946, son of the late William and Alfreda (Desreusseau) Mabey and was a resident of Athol for most of his life....
Porter "Peter" Woodbury Dawley
Nov 23, 2022
Porter(Peter) Woodbury Dawley Jr. passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 23rd at theGardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gardner, MA at the age of 84. Peter was born onOctober 27th, 1938 in Gardner, Massachusetts to the late Porter W. Dawley Sr. and Dolly(Ferguson) Dawley of Westminster. Subsequent to his graduation from Gardner High School in1956, Peter became a Pre-Med major at...
Phyllis L. Tata
Nov 22, 2022
Leominster- Phyllis L. Tata, 87, died Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at The Highlands in Fitchburg.
She leaves many many nieces and nephews.
Phyllis is predeceased by six sisters, Angelina, Aggie, Rosalie, Claire, Beverly “Pudgy” and Tessa.
She was born in Leominster on October 27, 1935, a daughter of the late Francesco and Rosina (Pollastri) Tata.
She was a Graduate...
Linda M. Begen
Nov 21, 2022
Linda M. (Bennett) Begen (also known as Linda M. Droney), age 80 of Gardner, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 21, 2022, with family by her side, at the Baldwinville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Baldwinville, Massachusetts.
Linda was born February 15, 1942, in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late June (McKinley) Roth and Harry Bennett. She...
William M. "Cazzie” Casavant
Nov 18, 2022
GARDNER - William M. “Cazzie” Casavant, 66, died Friday, November 18, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.
He was born in Gardner on January 23, 1956, a son of the late Wilfred Casavant and Sylvia (LeBlanc) Casavant.
Cazzie grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School in 1974 where he was a leader on the varsity...
Robert Peter Blake
Nov 14, 2022
GARDNER - Robert Peter Blake,77, died Monday, November 14, 2022 at Heywood Hospital, Gardner.
He was born in Gardner on July 28, 1945, a son of the late Fred Blake and Mabel Blake.Robert grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School. His yearbook described him as "quiet and well mannered, makes a true friend, a good listener"...
William T. "Fuji" Richard
Nov 14, 2022
NASHUA, NH - William T. "Fuji" Richard,65, of Nashua, NH formerly of Gardner died Monday, November 14, 2022, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH.He was born in China Lake, California on May 25, 1957, a son of the late Joseph Richard and Fukuyo (Ishii) Richard.He grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High School with the Class of 1975....
John P. Malouin
Nov 13, 2022
John P. Malouin, 65 of Orange peacefully passed away, November 13th, 2022, after a long battle with health issues. He left this world to be in heaven with Jesus while holding his brothers hand and praying for the peaceful transition into our Lord's loving hands and heaven.
John was born in Fitchburg, August 2, 1957 and graduated from Leominster High...