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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Madeleine M. Fallon
Jan 12, 2024
Madeleine M. Fallon, 93, of Lunenburg and Vero Beach, Florida passed away on January 12, 2024 in Vero Beach. She was born on February 16, 1930, in Leominster to Giovanni (John) and Giovanna (Jenny Fantozzi) DeCarolis. Madeleine graduated from Leominster High School in 1948 and Becker Junior College in 1950. She married her late husband, Dr. Robert J. Fallon, on June 23,...
Dennis L. Plante
Jan 11, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dennis Leon Plante (71), a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who left us on January 11, 2024. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 16, 1952, Dennis was a beacon of warmth and love who touched the lives of all who knew him. Dennis was a lover of all things nature, but...
Bernard P. Gardner
Jan 10, 2024
Bernard P. Gardner, age 92, resident of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on January 10, 2024. Bernie was born on April 6, 1931, in Seaford Town (known as German Town), Jamaica, B.W.I., to the late Percival and Angela (Bunnaman) Gardner.
Upon graduating from high school, he became employed on the passenger ship,...
Barbara E. Vanderlinden
Jan 9, 2024
Barbara Elizabeth Vanderlinden (Power), of Leominster, formerly of Waltham, left us on January 9, 2024. Born on May 11, 1944, in Dodge City, KS, Barbara's life was a testament to the power of love, loyalty, and family. She was a loving wife, a supportive mother, and a doting grandmother - a beacon of strength and kindness whose light touched everyone...
Randall J. Howe
Jan 8, 2024
With a spirit of quirky humor and an unwavering love for his family, Randall Howe, fondly known as "Shaker" or "Randy," left us on January 8, 2024. Born on March 31, 1967, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Randy was a beacon of humility, a testament to the power of perseverance, and a hilarious companion to those who knew him. He was a...
Alice M. Boulay
Jan 7, 2024
Loving, dedicated, spirited, and generous- those are the words that best describe Alice Boulay, who was born on August 26, 1922, in Fitchburg, MA, and passed away on January 7, 2024. Alice was a beacon of joy in the lives of everyone she met, a woman of great faith and unwavering devotion to her family. As a lifelong congregant of...
Joan A. Thomas
Jan 6, 2024
Joan A. Thomas, 90, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024, in UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, surrounded by family.
Mrs. Thomas was born on July 26, 1933, in Fitchburg, daughter of Uuno and Alma (Luoma) Niemi and resided in Fitchburg until 2020 when she moved with her daughter to Lancaster. Joan was a 1951 graduate of Fitchburg High School where she...
Gerrilu H. Bruun
Jan 5, 2024
HUBBARDSTON - Gerrilu H. Bruun, 81, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Friday, Jan. 5 after a brief illness, surrounded by members of her loving family.
She was born Feb. 26, 1942 in Geneva, N.Y., and raised in Lyons, N.Y., the eldest daughter of Walter W. “Bill” and Laura (Button) Henry. After graduating from high school, she completed her...
Jose O. Gomez
Jan 3, 2024
José Orlando Gómez, conocido cariñosamente como Rollo por sus amigos y familiares, falleció el 3 de enero de 2024. Nacido el 22 de abril de 1958 en Juncos, Puerto Rico, la vida de José fue un testimonio de resiliencia, humor, confiabilidad y generosidad. cualidades que estaban entretejidas en el tejido mismo de su personalidad.
José era un hombre de muchos talentos....
Mary P. Farrell-Cantor
Jan 2, 2024
It is with much sadness that we announce that Mary Patricia "Moira" Farrell-Cantor, age 62, resident of Leominster, MA, passed away on January 2, 2024 after courageously and quietly fighting cancer over the last 3 years. Mary was the loving wife of Daniel Cantor.
Mary was born on May 20, 1961, to the late Patrick J. and Mary Farrell of...
Michael H. Lauziere Sr.
Jan 2, 2024
Michael H. Lauziere Sr., age 72, resident of Ashby, MA, passed away on January 2, 2024 with his family by his side. He is the loving husband of Florence (Flossy Souther) Lauziere.
Michael was born on September 10, 1951 to the late Henry and Gloria (Ghilardi) Lauziere in Cambridge, MA. Michael grew up in Arlington, MA and graduated from Arlington...
William H. Davis Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
William "Billy" Henry Davis Jr. age 80, resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2023. William was born on December 20, 1943 to the late William (Katherine) Henry Davis Sr. and Phyllis (Alonzo) Lamb.
William, attended Waterbury public schools and worked in construction in CT and New Hampshire. One of Billy's greatest pastimes was playing cards with...
Azariah B. Paye
Dec 28, 2023
Azariah Braylee Paye, became an angel in her sleep on December 28, 2023.
Azariah was born on September 22, 2023 at 10:48 a.m. to Marshall Paye and Tiarra Favreau in Worcester, MA. We welcomed our 7 lbs. 2 oz., 20 inches long, beautiful princess and showered her with love from the very start.
Azariah was a Rainbow baby and...
Joyce M. Tourigny
Dec 28, 2023
Our beloved mother Joyce M. (Kinsman) Tourigny, 77, of Leominster, MA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28th at UMass HealthAlliance surrounded by her family.
She was born on July 9th, 1946, at Burbank hospital, Fitchburg, MA. to the late Roy and O’Dina Kinsman. Joyce was a dedicated and loving wife to Theodore E Tourigny. Theodore predeceased her on April...
Armand Pitre
Dec 27, 2023
Armand Pitre, age 69, resident of Ashby, MA, passed away peacefully in his home on December 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Armand was born on April 13, 1954 in Rogersville, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Felix and Alma (Doucette) Pitre. Armand’s family moved to Leominster, MA in October of 1962. He was a 1974 graduate of the Leominster...
Bernard L. DiNatale
Dec 27, 2023
Bernard L. DiNatale, 105, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 27, at the Lifecare Center of Leominster.
Bernard was born in Fitchburg on April 24, 1918, the son of the late Patrick and Elsie (Rossner) DiNatale. He was educated through the Fitchburg Public School system and served as a Corporal in the US Air Force from 1942-1945,...
Nicholas Lee McDonald
Dec 20, 2023
Nicholas "Sick Nick" McDonald, age 39, of Lunenburg passed away on December 20, 2023, after a brief illness, surrounded by family. Born in Fitchburg, Nicholas grew up in Lunenburg attending Lunenburg High School and was actively involved with the ARC program in Fitchburg.
A 20-year employee, Nicholas was considered the "Mayor of Market Basket" where he spent his shifts...
Thomas W. Vaillette
Dec 14, 2023
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Thomas W. Vaillette, better known as Tom, who left us on December 14, 2023. Born on October 19, 1942, in Leominster, Massachusetts, Tom was a beacon of adventurous spirit, creative wit, and courageous determination. He was a loving husband to Karen, a devoted father to Greta and David,...
Alfred J. Bisol
Dec 14, 2023
Alfred J. Bisol of Princeton, Massachusetts, born on February 18, 1930, in Leominster, MA, passed away on December 14, 2023. Known for his funny and witty sense of humor, Alfred was a thoughtful individual whose humble nature touched everyone he met. He had a successful career as a contractor in the landscaping business and was the proud owner of Green...
Georgette J. Champagne
Dec 8, 2023
Georgette J. (Boisse) Champagne, age 93, of Fitchburg, MA and formerly of Barefoot Bay, FL, sadly passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023.
She was born in South Ashburnham, MA, on November 3, 1930 to Edward and Antoinette (Cayer) Boisse.
Georgette was married to her husband, Robert Champagne for 71 years until his passing on January 10, 2021. Georgette and...
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