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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Linda A. Gaudet
Nov 19, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Linda A. Gaudet on November 19, 2024. Born on September 13, 1943, in Leominster, Massachusetts, she grew up in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Linda enjoyed trips to the casino as well as scratching lottery tickets. Her hobbies included working on crafts and painting. Family meant everything to her. Linda had a heart...
Betty Gelinas
Nov 15, 2024
Betty Gelinas, 84, of Fitchburg, passed away on November 15 in her home.
Betty was born in Fitchburg and lived in the city all of her life. Her parents, Noella and Leo Gelinas, predeceased her. She was the oldest of six daughters and leaves her sisters Nancy Turner, Judy Shaughnessy, Marie LaMora, Deborah Gelinas, and Cindy Kendall who were devoted to...
Suzanne Smith
Nov 14, 2024
Suzanne Smith, lovingly known by many as Sue or Susie, passed away on November 14, 2024. Born in Morhange, France, on April 6, 1938, Suzanne spent her childhood in the heart of Europe before making her home in Leominster, Massachusetts, with previous residence in Lunenburg, MA.
Suzanne lived a full life, filled with the things she loved. Her work as a...
Gerard L. Pothier
Nov 14, 2024
Hey, it's me, Gerry Pothier, but you might know me as Dad, Daddy, Daddio, Grampy, Luscious, Mr. Pothier, Mr. P. or just plain old Gerard. You can call me anything, but never call me late to dinner. I was born on a crisp autumn day in 1926 in Leominster, MA, and made my grand exit on November 14, 2024.
As the...
Adrian "Alan" George
Nov 13, 2024
We bid a fond and lighthearted farewell to Adrian "Alan" A. George, who was born on the 3rd of July in 1982 in Farilea, West Virginia, and left us on the 13th of November, 2024. A truly unique spirit, Alan was a funny, smart, witty, and creative individual who was adored by all who were privileged to him. He lived...
Louis R. Bellabarba
Nov 12, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Louis R. Bellabarba. Born on July 25, 1935, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts,
Louis was a pillar of the community and a man of many passions. He was a skilled machinist and spent many years working in the field, mainly at Crisci Tool and Die and TRW. In retirement, he worked part-time at...
Karen V. Bean
Nov 11, 2024
Karen Velma Bean, 77, of 1495 Pearl Hill Rd, Fitchburg, MA, passed away on November 11, 2024 after covid related respiratory illness.
Karen was born on November 13, 1946 to Herbert and Velma Innerasky in Fitchburg, MA. After Karen graduated from Oakmont Regional High School in 1964, she went on to study for an associate degree in Human Services at Mt....
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...
Andrea Marie Silva
Nov 3, 2024
Andrea Marie Silva, a thoughtful and loving soul, took her leave from this world on November 3, 2024. Born on May 17, 1982, in Waltham, Massachusetts, she graced the lives of those around her with her remarkable empathy and unparalleled humor. Her infectious laughter and radiant smile were a beacon of joy that lit up every room she entered. Andrea...
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,...
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