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Laura Holm

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...

Ann J. Percifull

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Margaret Patriquin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kevin A. King

Kevin A. King

Nov 26, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kevin A. King on November 26, 2024. Born to Elaine (Dabkowski) and Wilfred King on March 1, 1977, in Greenfield, MA, Kevin was a beacon of courage and loyalty, whose dedication and intelligence shone through in all his endeavors. Kevin left a memorable mark on everyone he met through...

Dorothy M. MacIntosh

Dorothy M. MacIntosh

Nov 22, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" Mildred MacIntosh, born on a spring day, April 20, 1941, in Milford, Massachusetts, was a woman whose spirit and enthusiasm radiated like the sun that shone on her birthday. A woman of strength and resilience, Dottie was a beacon of warmth and joy to all who were lucky enough to cross paths with her. Her vibrant personality and...

Marjorie E. Sadaka

Marjorie E. Sadaka

Nov 21, 2024

Marjorie E. Sadaka, born on July 18, 1949, in Ashburnham, Massachusetts, lived an ambitious and accomplished life marked by intelligence, charisma, and a generous spirit. Marjorie, a graduate of Murdock High School, Mount Wachusett Community College, and the University of Phoenix, was an example of the power of persistence and the rewards of hard work. As a self-employed accountant, she...

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