On Sunday, November 8, 2020, Leonard Michael (Mike) Aho, loving partner and father of two children, passed away at age 67. Mike was born on September 29, 1953 in Gardner, MA to Alvar and Marie (Ellis) Aho. He worked as a general contractor and estimator throughout New England. A lifelong woodworker and gardener, he kept his hands busy working inside his garage and shop and outside tending bountiful gardens. He was known for his stoic demeanor, generous nature, and ardent support for children. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Alvar and Marie. He is survived by his partner Joyce Goudreau; his sons Robert and Christopher; his grandchildren Mabel and Henry; his three...

ATHOL - Virginia Mary (Vaidulas) Taylor, 78, of Athol, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at home surrounded by her family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Virginia was born in Hubbardston on July 11, 1942 to the late Peter Vaidulas and the late Charlotte F. (Bullock) Vaidulas. She graduated from Athol High School with the Class of 1960. She was raised as a Catholic and was very family oriented. She was a caring and loving person and a very hard worker. She worked as a receptionist for Castine Movers and Dr. Chi's office in Athol and Heywood-Wakefield in Gardner. She loved tropical vacations, picking blueberries from her own bushes, planting flowers, lunches with...

ATHOL- Marc W. Jolly, Jr., 24, of Athol, died unexpectedly Saturday, March 14. Marc was born January 29, 1996, son of Marc W. Jolly, Sr. and Rebecca L. (Tebo) Powers. He was a 2014 graduate of Athol High School. Throughout his academic years he enjoyed playing football, wrestling and track. Marc was very talented. He enjoyed drawing, was an excellent welder and carpenter and loved to use these talents to create thing for his family and friends. Marc always liked to dress for success with his array of colorful ties. He loved spending time with his family whether it would be camping, times at the beach or playing games. He leaves his son, Andrew Thomas Jolly; his mother and stepfather,...

GARDNER- Lowell T. Whitney, 82, of Gardner, died Tuesday, March 3, in his home, surrounded by family after an illness. He was born April 21, 1937, in Randolph, Vermont, son of the late Thomas and the late Leddie (Thompson) Whitney. He worked as a furniture finisher for many years. Lowell was a dedicated father and grandfather. He loved target shooting, riding his motorcycle, playing guitar and harmonica. He was known to his friends as the second Archie Bunker. He was well loved and will be greatly missed. His wife of 52 years, Elizabeth L. (Getchell) Whitney, died February 28, 2007. He was also predeceased by his son, Stephen C Whitney in 2019, his granddaughter, Nadine Whitney, in...

GARDNER - Gerard A. "Jerry" Racette, 73, of Gardner, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, September 28, 2019, with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Gardner, on June 25, 1946. He was the son of Arthur H. and Alphonsine M. (Gagne) Racette. Jerry and Odette were married on June 26, 1965, and were happily married for 54 years. Jerry was a jack of all trades, most notably being a licensed burner technician for the last 31 years. Jerry is survived by his wife Odette R. (Couture) Racette, his children, Jason G. and spouse Dawn M. (Alibozak) Racette, of New Britain, Connecticut, his son John T. Racette and April Rodriguez of Gardner, his daughter Julie A. Racette, of Templeton, his...

Gardner- Patricia C. (Daviau) Shea, 66, of Gardner, died Sunday, September 1, in her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Patricia was born May 17, 1953, in Holyoke, daughter of the late Earl and the late Angie Daviau. She worked for New England Wooden Ware for several years. She was an animal lover, and especially adored her two cats. She also enjoyed watching different wildlife, and took beautiful photos of the variety of birds she observed. Patricia enjoyed gardening, and always had a variety of flowers decorating the inside and outside of her home. Patricia loved to spend days cooking a new recipe, and watching the Red Sox or the Patriots. Every summer she'd spend time...