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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas

Alex J Neforas

Alex J Neforas

Mar 16, 2024

Alex Joseph Neforas, born in Fitchburg, MA on August 7, 1993, passed away unexpectedly at home on March 16, 2024.Alex grew up in Leominster and attended Leominster schools but spent most of his time in Fitchburg at his dad's house. He loved to play basketball with his buddies, go snowboarding or skateboarding, watching football and basketball, play Monopoly, chess, cribbage...

Michelle L. Henderson

Michelle L. Henderson

Mar 11, 2024

Michelle Laurie (Girouard) Henderson, known affectionately as "Me-Me," passed away on March 11, 2024 at the age of 52, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and life lived fully. Born on November 12, 1971, in Fitchburg, MA, Michelle was an adventurous spirit, known for her creative approach to life, her contagious laughter, and her magnetic personality that drew people...

Elizabeth A. Reid

Elizabeth A. Reid

Mar 11, 2024

Elizabeth Reid (Richardson), 70, of Fitchburg, MA passed away at home on Monday, March 11, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Elizabeth was born in Fitchburg, MA on June 6, 1953, to Dorothy Smith Richardson and Stanley Babb Richardson Sr. She attended Fitchburg High School, received a BS Degree in Education from Fitchburg State University and a master’s degree...

Skylar J. Sherman

Skylar J. Sherman

Mar 9, 2024

Skylar Jeanne Sherman, a courageous, funny, and loving spirit, born on March 7th, 2022 in Concord, Massachusetts, left an indelible impression on the hearts of all who knew her. Though her time with us was short, Skylar's bright and sassy personality, coupled with her love for Minnie Mouse, filled our days with laughter and our hearts with love. Her light...

Chris Laslocky

Chris Laslocky

Mar 4, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Laslocky, known to many as Chris, on March 4, 2024. Born on September 18, 1974, in Leominster, Massachusetts, Chris was a charismatic and animated individual whose laughter and love of life left an indelible mark on everyone he met. He was a man you needed only to meet once for...

Wayne R. Toland

Wayne R. Toland

Mar 4, 2024

We celebrate the life of Wayne R. Toland, who was born in Shirley, Massachusetts on January 20th, 1953, and spent his final years in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.His free time was often spent perfecting his aim at the shooting range, indulging in the thrill of traveling with his beloved wife, Carol, spending time at the 99 with his nephew Scott and playing...

Irene M. Cormier

Irene M. Cormier

Mar 4, 2024

Irene Cormier, a dedicated woman of grace and creativity, born on November 4, 1924, in Leominster, MA, USA, recently passed away on March 4, 2024. She was raised on Water St, Leominster, where her love for creativity blossomed. After her family had grown, Irene and her husband Raymond traveled extensively in their RV and then spent ten years in Largo,...

Bridged K. Selig

Bridged K. Selig

Mar 3, 2024

Bridged Selig passed away after a brief illness on March 3, 2024. Born July 11, 1974, in Norwood, MA to Bernard and Kathye Higgins, she grew up alongside her brother Chris and sister, Alison in Braintree.She attended Fontbonne Academy, Braintree High School and Westfield State University where she studied early childhood education, and met her husband, Peter Selig.Bridged and Peter...

Pauline Ann Roger

Pauline Ann Roger

Mar 3, 2024

Pauline Ann Roger, 92, of Ashburnham, passed away on March 3, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.Pauline was born in Fitchburg on November 9, 1931, the daughter of the late Arthur and Eva Caron. Pauline and her loving husband Paul were the owners of Roger's Hardware Store, in Ashburnham for many years.  They were friendly, kind and always there to...

Sheena Ducksworth

Sheena Ducksworth

Mar 2, 2024

Sheena Ducksworth was born on July 1, 1987 and passed away on March 2, 2024.

Sheena worked in the medical field as a CNA at various nursing homes, providing love, care, and compassion to the elderly.

She is survived by her son, pride and joy, Marquis Ford, of Fitcburg, MA, her father, Robert Ducksworth Jr. of Lunenburg, MA, her sister Ashley Ducksworth...

Daniel J. Christian

Daniel J. Christian

Mar 2, 2024

Daniel Jarod Christian, affectionately known as DJ to his close friends and family, was a compassionate, funny, and loyal individual, whose life was marked by a deep devotion to those he loved. Born on July 14, 1986, in Boston, MA, Daniel's humor and fidelity shone as unwavering beacons throughout his life, and he will be fondly remembered for his jovial...

Hector Navarro

Hector Navarro

Mar 2, 2024

Hector Navarro, a charismatic and funny soul, born on October 13, 1960 in Springfield, MA, passed away on March 2, 2024. Hector was a beam of light and laughter to all who knew him. His quick wit and smart retorts could always be counted on to lighten any situation. A loyal companion, Hector formed deep connections with those around him....

Louis S. Roy

Louis S. Roy

Mar 1, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we bid farewell to a remarkable man, Louis Roy, who passed away on March 1, 2024. Born to the late Benoit and Lena Roy in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada on June 18, 1942, Louis was a man of extraordinary character; he was courageous, talented, smart, and generous. These qualities permeated every aspect of his...

Gail M. Allen

Gail M. Allen

Feb 29, 2024

"The curtain closed on the life of one of the kindest, most compassionate, giving, supportive, and spunkiest people I have known," wrote a close friend of Gail M. Allen on Facebook after hearing of her passing on February 29th. It certainly captured the essence of Gail whose life was dedicated to giving and helping others



Gail managed to fit into 72...

Edwin E. Kaarela

Edwin E. Kaarela

Feb 29, 2024

Attorney Edwin Eino Kaarela, 96, of Westminster passed away on February 29, 2024.He was born in Fitchburg on February 14, 1928 to Eino and Elsa Kaarela. Ed was predeceased in 2013 by his loving wife, Janice Shirley (Wuth) Kaarela. Over the course of their marriage of nearly 60 years, Ed and Jan shared many adventures and fond memories together. After...

Doris M. Vaillancourt

Doris M. Vaillancourt

Feb 28, 2024

Doris M. (Leger) Vaillancourt, who celebrated her 100th birthday in October, lifelong Fitchburg resident, beloved wife, loving mother and Memere’ passed away peacefully at Sterling Village Nursing and Rehab Center while surrounded by her family. 

Doris was born on October 30, 1923, the daughter of the late Fidele and Sarah (Veautour) Leger.

She was the wife of the late Herbey J. Vaillancourt,...

Fern M. Testa

Fern M. Testa

Feb 27, 2024

With deep reverence, we announce the passing of Fern on February 27, 2024. We remember the life of Fernande "Fern" Testa, born as Fernande Marguerite in St. Paul, NB, Canada, and raised with love and warmth in Gardner, MA. Fernande, a humble soul known for her loving, compassionate, and generous spirit, passed away on February 27, 2024, at Leominster Hospital,...

Anibal Luis Vera

Anibal Luis Vera

Feb 23, 2024

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Anibal Luis Vera, age 63, known to those dear to him as "Papo", on February 23, 2024. Papo spent his life cultivating a world rich in love, laughter, and the simplest of joys. Born on September 15, 1960, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, those closest to him saw him build a life he...

Charles Joseph Kornik, Jr.

Charles Joseph Kornik, Jr.

Feb 23, 2024

Charles "Chuck" J. Kornik, 79 of Fitchburg, passed away on February 23, 2024, at Sterling Healthcare, in Sterling, MA, surrounded by those he loved. He leaves his beloved wife Charlene (Houlihan) Kornik. He lived in Leominster for the previous 60 years of his life.

Chuck is also survived by his sons, Michael, Peter and his wife Annette, his daughter Jennifer Sheldon,...

Vicki Barbara Robillard

Vicki Barbara Robillard

Feb 22, 2024

With a heart full of love and a spirit brimming with compassion, Vicki Barbara Robillard lived a life that touched the lives of many. Born on April 27, 1951, in Townsend, Massachusetts, Vicki made the world a warmer place with her affectionate nature and her genuine love for her family and friends. As the poet Maya Angelou once said, "People...

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