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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Matthew "Matty" Bergeron
Nov 9, 2024
Matthew Bergeron, affectionately known as "Matty," was born on November 7, 1987, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was a beacon of light in the lives of those who knew him, embodying the very essence of compassion, love, and loyalty. Matthew's adventurous spirit was a constant source of inspiration, turning ordinary moments into unforgettable memories. As Helen Keller once said, "Life is...
Jeanne Yvonne Calder
Nov 5, 2024
Jeanne Y. (Turcotte) Calder, 95, of Lunenburg, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 5, 2024. She was the last surviving sibling of the late Ernest Jr. and Rosabelle (Fredette) Turcotte, and a loving wife of 49 years to the late George “Doc” Calder.
She was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on October 18, 1929, and spent most of...
Robert Vincent Marchetti
Nov 5, 2024
Robert Vincent Marchetti, 82, of Eva Drive, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024, losing a long and hard-fought battle against the effects of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bob was born in 1941, the second of four children to Viola & Enrico “Digger” Marchetti, lifelong residents of the beloved Italian neighborhood that is Lincoln Terrace in Leominster. He earned an electrical engineering degree...
Heber Manuel Nalerio
Nov 3, 2024
Leominster resident- Heber Manuel Nalerio, known to many as “Canario” passed away peacefully at the age of 77. He passed on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in Burlington, MA, under the care of his loving wife, daughter, son and family.
Heber was a devoted family man, who loved his spouse, children and grandchildren above all. He was a beloved husband to Evelyn...
Eileen C. Tisdale
Nov 2, 2024
Eileen C. (Mina) Tisdale, 73 of Leominster passed peacefully at home on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, following a long and courageous battle with breast cancer.
She fought the disease valiantly and bravely, never complaining, and always grateful for another day of life, and the opportunity to be with family and friends. She is reunited in heaven with...
David B. Dery
Oct 30, 2024
David B. Dery, 75, passed away unexpectedly at Leominster Hospital on October 30. David was born on September 28, 1949 in Gardner and lived most of his life in Leominster, moving in recent years to Westminster.
David graduated from St. Bernard’s Central Catholic High School in 1967 and earned his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lowell Technological Institute (now...
Patricia M. Dennehy
Oct 29, 2024
Patricia Morris Dennehy, aged 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in Peterborough, New Hampshire, after a long illness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Pat was born on December 16, 1934, to John Harold and Emma Louise Morris and grew up in Lowell, MA. She earned...
Ashley Erin Cotton
Oct 29, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Ashley Erin Cotton, a resilient beacon of light and love in our lives. Born on April 13, 1980, in Fitchburg, MA, Ashley illuminated the world with her compassionate spirit until her departure on October 29, 2024. Ashley was a loyal mother, sister, daughter, and friend; a spirited woman whose strength and determination...
Linda S. Panzarella
Oct 29, 2024
Linda S. Panzarella (Horne), born on December 7, 1950, in Fitchburg, MA, USA. She was a beacon of love and strength, deeply cherished by her family and friends. A dedicated wife, a loving mother, and a resilient woman, Linda's life was marked by her immense love for her family and her unwavering spirit that carried her through all stages of...
Marjorie A Leach
Oct 28, 2024
Marjorie A (Holden) Leach passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, in her lifelong hometown of Lancaster, Massachusetts. Born to Ivan and Marjorie Holden, Marjorie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend whose warmth, strength, and kindness touched the lives of many. Marjorie is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Leach Sr., with whom she...
Esther Carme
Oct 28, 2024
Esther Elisabeth (Whitelaw) Carme, a compassionate and loving soul, passed on October 28, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on March 3, 1928, in Hudson, MA, Esther, a cherished mother and grandmother, leaves behind a legacy of warmth, humor, and devotion that touched the lives of all who knew her.
Known for her storytelling and sense of humor, Esther brought...
Jorge Silva
Oct 27, 2024
Jorge Silva was born on January 20th, 1955 and passed away on October 27th, 2024 at the age of 69.
On Sunday evening, October 27th Jorge Silva passed away after a long fight against cancer. Throughout his years of fighting, Jorge maintained his smile, laughter, and spirit. Jorge will be remembered by many for being an ultimate showman–singer, director, lyricist, guitarist,...
John E. Clifford
Oct 27, 2024
John E. Clifford
Born in Fitchburg April 12, 1939 to October 27, 2024. He attended Fitchburg High School. He was a Navy Veteran. Before Covid he worked at the Ayer Shirley Regional School District for 18 years. He was very well liked by the staff and the kids. He was known as Mr. Cliff.
He is survived by his wife Sheila (Keraly),...
Kathleen Ellen (Shea) Rota
Oct 27, 2024
Kathleen Ellen Rota, a beloved wife, mother, and member of the Leominster community, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024. Born in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 12, 1965, Kathleen was known for her selfless altruism towards others. She always did everything possible for her family. Something as simple as to check to see if you made it home. Or not...
Kenneth Lee Jones
Oct 24, 2024
Kenneth Lee Jones, born March 18, 1935, passed peacefully on October 24, 2024, at the age of 89.
“A Beautiful Life”
Ken was blessed to grow up in the post-war, middle-class suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois. His father, Norman, worked for Alcoa Aluminum as a machinist and later a salesman, while his mother, Mary, was a dedicated homemaker. Their home on Grace Avenue...
Gladys M. Legendre
Oct 24, 2024
Gladys M Legendre, 96, passed away at the Highlands Nursing Home in Fitchburg on Thursday, October 24th , with her niece, Cindy Romano by her side.
Gladys was born in Fitchburg on August 5, 1928, daughter of Ernest and Aldea (Chouinard) Legendre. She was predeceased by her parents; her brothers Fernand, Roland, and Normand Legendre; her sister Beatrice Legendre; and her...
Damyon Dymitri Jose
Oct 23, 2024
Damyon D. Jose, affectionately known as D, Little Man, or Boog, graced this world with his presence on May 24, 2009, in Leominster, MA, USA. His extraordinary journey, marked by smartness, ambition, humility, and love, profoundly touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Damyon was an emblem of youthful promise, a second-degree black belt, and an ever-curious, tech-savvy...
Anderson Smith
Oct 22, 2024
Anderson Smith, affectionately known to many as Andy, ALyonz, or Ander, was a charismatic and compassionate soul, born on November 22, 1992, in Fitchburg, MA. Anderson was a beacon of love and happiness, an individual whose personality was nothing short of captivating. His radiant smile and infectious laughter were a testimony to his joyous spirit wherever he went. Anderson had...
Michael D. Wuoti
Oct 22, 2024
We are here to celebrate the life of Michael “Doc” Wuoti, a man so full of life. Born on May 17, 1967, and raised in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. The son of Herman and Geraldine Wuoti. He was a dedicated welder his whole life; he most recently worked at Vicinity Energy and was a respected member of the IUOE Local 877.
If you...
Debra A. Landry
Oct 22, 2024
Debra A. Landry, a warm heart that brightened the lives of many, was born on April 12, 1953, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Known for her vivacity, compassion, and unyielding love for her family, Debra personified the words of Maya Angelou,
"People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."...
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