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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Dorothea Hager
Dec 18, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dorothea Hager, a dedicated, loyal, loving, and thoughtful woman who was born on June 20, 1944, in Fitchburg, MA.
Dorothea resided in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, and departed from this life on December 18, 2024. She was a woman of grace and beauty, not defined by work, but by the immeasurable amount...
Randall Whitney Hier
Dec 15, 2024
Randall W. Hier, 74, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at his home on Howard Street on December 15, 2024. Born on July 5, 1950, in Fitchburg, MA at Lucy Helen Hospital, Randy lived a life devoted to family, work, and community.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Linda Hier; his two daughters, Cheryl Becotte...
Kazuko Gillis
Dec 14, 2024
Kazuko Gillis, affectionately known as Mrs. G, the long-time co-owner of Mr. G's Party
Center, Inc., passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. Born on October 30, 1941, in Hidaka-shi, Saitama, Japan, Kazuko spent most of her life in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She created a legacy of happiness that revolved around helping generations of families celebrate their most important life events. Kazuko...
Marianne Josefine Celona
Dec 10, 2024
Marianne Josefine (Goetz) Celona
September 21, 1927 – December 10, 2024
On December 10, 2024, we lost our dear Mom and Oma, Marianne, to congestive heart failure in Lake Forest, CA. She lived a long, full life of 97 years.
Born in Reutlingen, Germany, Marianne’s life was defined by resilience, kindness, and a commitment to caring for others. She overcame the challenges of...
Lauri Aimo Moilanen
Dec 8, 2024
Lauri A. Moilanen, 78, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at UMass Memorial Health Alliance-Hospital, Leominster Campus, after visiting with his loving family. Lauri was born on December 12, 1945, in Fitchburg, a son of the late Aimo W. and Taimi M. (Terho) Moilanen. He was the forever love of Daideen F. (Rumley) Moilanen with whom he shared...
James C. Stanley
Dec 8, 2024
We celebrate the life of James C. Stanley, affectionately known as the "Million Dollar Baby", who was born on December 17, 1951, in Boston, MA where he was born and raised on Gypsy Hill. James was a loving husband, father, uncle and brother. He lit up every room he walked into with his smiling dimple cheeks. He always had a...
Donald F. Moeckel
Dec 7, 2024
Donald F. Moeckel, known affectionately as Don, passed away on December 7, 2024. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on October 19, 1939, to Harry and Charlotte Moeckel, Donald was an embodiment of resilience from the very beginning. A charismatic individual, his smile could light up any room he entered. His witty charm and loyal nature made him a beloved figure in...
Maureen Johnson
Dec 1, 2024
Maureen (Flathers) Johnson passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024. Maureen was born on April 26, 1946, in Boston, MA to the late George William Flathers and Mary Alice Eleanor (Duffy) Flathers. She grew up in Leominster, MA, attended Julie Country Day School and St. Bernard’s High School, and graduated from the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene, which was then...
Thomas Carroll Martin Sr.
Dec 1, 2024
Thomas C. Martin Sr., 88, of Fitchburg, MA died on December 1st, surrounded by his family who loved and adored him.
Tom was born on February 19th,1936 and was the third son of Harvey F. and Helen (Dempsey) Martin of Sterling, MA. He was predeceased by his parents, his older brothers John and Frank, and his first-born child.
He is survived by...
Micheline E. DeConinck
Nov 30, 2024
Micheline E. DeConinck, age 75 of Fitchburg MA, a cherished member of her community, passed away after a long courageous battle with a rare case of leukemia on November 30, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born on September 13, 1949, in Lac Megantic, Quebec, Canada, she moved to the United States on November 30, 1961, at age...
Daniel Lemoine
Nov 25, 2024
Daniel Scott Lemoine, 50 of Gardner Massachusetts passed away on November 25th, 2024 after a long struggle with illness.
Dan was a devoted father and a beloved son, brother, uncle and great uncle who will be missed by many. He was known for his quick laugh and witty responses of which he gave freely and often.
Dan worked at multiple roles, working...
Barbara A. DeCosta
Nov 25, 2024
Barbara A. DeCosta, a smart, funny, loving, and dedicated woman, of Leominster, MA, passed away on the 25th of November, 2024. Barbara was born in Keene, NH, on June 4, 1941, to the late Edward and Irene Boucher. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, James DeCosta, whom she married on September 5, 1964. Barbara's vivacious spirit, infectious...
Patrick E. Newton
Nov 20, 2024
Patrick E. Newton passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024 at Tufts Medical Center after a long illness surrounded by family and friend.
He was 56. Born in Fitchburg on March 28, 1968 to the late Robert L. Newton Sr. of Iowa Falls and Dolores T. (LeBlanc) Newton of Fitchburg. He graduated from Monty Tech in 1986 specializing in carpentry. He...
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....
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