Obituaries

Four Gardner-resident obituaries were posted by area funeral homes this week: Canning, James A. II (89); Khane, William (93); LaFreniere, Linda (84); and Meehan, Claire H (97). LaFreniere's arrangements are being handled by Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home, Inc. of Fitchburg; Cannin…

Two Gardner obituaries appear in this week's notices for July 6–12, 2026: LaFreniere, Linda, 84, who died July 7, 2026, with arrangements through Lavery Chartrand Alario Funeral Home, Inc.; and Canning II, James A., 89, who died July 8, 2026, with arrangements through Witty's Funeral Ho…