08/24 The Gardner News

ARTHUR L. BERNIER By Submitted Copy GARDNER — Arthur L. Bernier, 90, of 47 Lake Street, Gardner, died peacefully following a short illness Wednesday, August 22nd in the Golden Living Center, Fitchburg. He was born in Woonsocket, RI on January 11, 1917, the son of the late Joseph and Cordelie (Joyal) Bernier. Sign In To Read Full Story

ELLEN E. YELL By Submitted Copy GARDNER — Ellen E. (Johnson) Yell, 80, of 61 Lake St., Gardner, died Wednesday, August 22, 2007 in Wachusett Manor Nursing Home in Gardner. Ellen, daughter of the late Albin D. and Elizabeth E. (Adkins) Johnson was born in East Templeton on April 6, 1927 and lived in Gardner most of her life. Sign In To Read Full Story

ELLA M. FRENCH By Submitted Copy GARDNER — Ella M. (Legere) French, 89, formerly of 104 Vernon Street, died Tuesday August 21 in the Quabbin Valley Health Care Center. Born in Amherst, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of Edward and Florence (LeBlanc) Legere and lived here since 1923. Sign In To Read Full Story

VIOLA L. DIONNE By Submitted Copy GARDNER — Viola L. “Vi” (LeBlanc) Dionne, 93, of 25 Franklin Court, Gardner, died peacefully Thursday, August 23rd in her residence surrounded by her family. Born in Gardner on March 14, 1914, she was the daughter of Augustin and Christine (Cormier) LeBlanc. Sign In To Read Full Story

JANE M. THOMPSON By Submitted Copy GARDNER — Jane M. (Orr) Thompson, 89, of 194 Central Street, died Wednesday August 22, 2007 in the Baldwinville Nursing home. Born in Detroit, Michigan on April 12, 1918, she was the daughter of Walter and Jeannette (O'Hara) Orr and lived here since 1989. Sign In To Read Full Story

MARY ELAINE CARPENTER By Submitted Copy BENNINGTON — Mrs. Mary Elaine (Connifey) Carpenter, 82, widow of J. Russell Carpenter Jr., a long time resident of Elm Street, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston following a brief illness. Sign In To Read Full Story