Marguerite M. Coughlin
Apr 30, 2025
Marguerite (Brideau) Coughlin passed away peacefully on April 30,2025 after a time of declining health.
Marguerite was the youngest of eleven children born to Peter and Ella (Albert) Brideau. Marguerite was born, raised and lived her life in Leominster. Much of her life she lived in the family home located in French Hill with her sister and then nephew in the...
Kathleen J. Valois
Apr 29, 2025
Kathleen J. Valois, 78, of Lunenburg, died Tuesday, April 29, at the Leominster Hospital, after a long illness. She leaves behind one daughter, Kimberly R. (Valois) Jones, and her partner Lee McCarthy of Lunenburg; a son, Rob Valois, and his wife Veronica Wasserman Valois of New York; three beloved grandchildren Evelyn, Anna, and Nola of Lunenburg; and many friends, cousins,...
Louise E. Cote
Apr 29, 2025
Louise Emily (Rivard) Cote of Ashby, Massachusetts, born on December 28th 1948 in Fitchburg, was a woman of grace, laughter, and steadfast love. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, she filled our hearts with her radiant spirit and her unwavering strength.
After graduating from St. Bernard's High School in 1966, she worked at car dealerships for all of her...
David Nadeau
Apr 28, 2025
David Nadeau, a man of compassion and boundless generosity, passed away on April 28, 2025. Born in Fitchburg, MA, on June 20, 1954, to Edgar and Jeannette Nadeau, who preceded him in death, David lived a life of service and love. As the notable poet Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you...
Thomas C. Duncan
Apr 25, 2025
WESTMINSTER, MA – Thomas C. Duncan (73), of Westminster, MA passed away on April 25, 2025 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, MA, surrounded by his loved ones.
Tom is survived by his wife of 50 years, Francine (Larimore) Duncan; daughter, Laura Duncan Burgund and her husband, Halsey, and their precious children, Duncan Burgund and Julian Burgund; son, Michael J. Duncan;...
Mary Kirschke
Apr 20, 2025
Mary Kirschke age 78 passed on April 20, 2025. A calling hour will be held on Tuesday April 29, 2025 at 11 AM at Brandon Funeral Home with a service to follow.
Yvonne Champagne
Apr 18, 2025
Yvonne (Lemay) Champagne, 92, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was the wife of 64 years, to the late Roger Champagne. She is survived by her three daughters, Joanne Faucher and her husband, Ray, Helen Tisdale, and Brian Tisdale, and Lisa Champagne and her husband Glenn Durand, and her son,...
Angel Marie Brennan
Apr 17, 2025
Angel Marie Brennan, 40, was pronounced deceased on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
Angel was born on August 30, 1984, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Dorene White and the cherished daughter-in-law of Heywood and Bonnie Brennan.
Angel leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend...
Edwin Wagg
Apr 15, 2025
Edwin O. Wagg, 87, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after a brief illness at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA.
He was born in Fitchburg on February 21, 1938, a son of the late Olavi and Helvi (Kiuru) Wagg.
Edwin graduated from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham and was the husband of the late Agatha (Marabello) Wagg.
He is survived by his four children, Michael...
Patty Ann Geary
2025
It is said that laughter is the elixir of life, and no one knew this better than the charismatic Patty Ann Geary, who departed from us on April 14, 2025. Patty was a beacon of light, a reservoir of jokes, a wellspring of joy. Her laughter was infectious, her spirit was resilient, and her heart was as large as her...
Richard Walter Palmi
Apr 11, 2025
Richard (Rick) Walter Palmi, was born on March 3, 1953, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and passed away on April 11, 2025. Richard was the owner of Rick Palmi Excavating since 1976.
Rick was a loving husband to his wife, Cynthia Palmi, whom he married on May 17, 1975, and a proud father to his daughters Sheena Aker and Trisha Wilkins. His love...
Mary Ann Cormier
Apr 10, 2025
Mary Ann (Belli) Cormier (86) of Leominster, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at Sterling Village Rehabilitation Center after declining health. Born in Fitchburg on May 6, 1938, she was a life-long resident of the area.
For much of her life she was an entrepreneur and small business owner, opening the Red Checker Restaurant in the 1970s and working as...
George A. Mackie
Apr 9, 2025
George A. Mackie, 81, of Leominster, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at home.
He leaves his beloved wife, Angela (Mellonas) Mackie; his devoted children, Kimberly Schuster and her husband Todd of Leominster, and Timothy Mackie and his wife Julianna of Boston and Nantucket; his grandchildren, Brayden and Sophia Schuster, whom he adored; his siblings, James “Jim” Mackie, of Fitchburg,...
John H. Holland
Apr 8, 2025
John H. Holland III, age 83, also affectionately known as “Tiny”, passed into the glorious presence and loving arms of his greatly beloved Lord & Savior Jesus on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. John suffered a series of heart attacks and was taken by ambulance to UMass (Univ. campus) Hospital Friday April 4th. He received excellent, loving, and skilled care from...
Dennis R. Arsenault
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis R. Arsenault, born on July 9, 1956, in Leominster, Massachusetts, was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him.
Known for his loving nature, Dennis was dedicated to those he held dear, providing unwavering support and reliable guidance. His witty sense of humor was one of his most endearing qualities, and his love for dad jokes...
Jonathan E. Roy
Apr 2, 2025
FITCHBURG - Jonathan E. “Jon” Roy, 76, a lifetime Fitchburg resident passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Leominster Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness. Jon was born on September 30, 1948, a son of the late Verne and Margaret “Peg” (Gates) Roy. He was a proud member of Fitchburg High School Class of 1966 where...
Patricia A. Rossner
Mar 22, 2025
Patricia A.E ( Hanley) Rossner. 89. died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Louis R. Rossner, who died August 8, 2004.
She was born in Fitchburg on February 22, 1936 a daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Fletcher) Hanley. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School....
Joseph S. Cadette
Mar 17, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph S. Cadette, lovingly known as Joe, on March 17, 2025. Born on August 24, 1957, in the vibrant town of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, Portugal, Joseph was a living embodiment of love, generosity, compassion, and humility. He lived a fruitful life filled with adventures...
Edna M. Lahtinen
Mar 16, 2025
FITCHBURG - Edna M. Lahtinen, born on the 18th of August, 1934 in Ashby, Massachusetts, passed away on the 16th of March, 2025 at Life Care Center Leominster.Edna was known for her reliable and loving nature, a beacon of warmth and stability in the lives of all who knew her. After growing up in Ashby, she moved to Ashburnham in...
Viola M. Jenkins
Mar 12, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Viola M. Jenkins, known to those who loved her as "Vi", a loving, dedicated, smart, and resilient woman who was born in Shediac, NB, Canada on February 3, 1932, and passed away on March 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A special shout out to the wonderful staff at Leominster hospital...