Leonard J. Lemoine

Leonard J. Lemoine

Dec 22, 2021

A memorial service will be held in the Church of the Nazarene, 800B South St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 on January 1, at 11:00am.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215 in Leonard J. Lemoine’s name.Fitchburg – Leonard J. Lemoine, 59 passed away peacefully at home on...

Irja O Nivala

Irja O Nivala

Dec 22, 2021

We will be joining together to remember her life on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA. Burial immediately thereafter at Forest Hill Cemetery, 115 Mt. Elam Road, Fitchburg, MA.It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Irja Orvokki Nivala to sudden illness on December 22, 2021. Irja was...

Dale R. Trainque

Dale R. Trainque

Dec 21, 2021

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg, MA on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 3-5 pm. Burial in Woodside Cemetery in Westminster, MA will be on January 8, 2022 at 1pm with a celebration of life to follow at Westminster VFW 1:30 – 5:30.Dale R. Trainque, 45, of Winchendon, MA died Tuesday Dec 21,...

Karen D. Meyer Cochran

Karen D. Meyer Cochran

Dec 17, 2021

Per her request, there will be no calling hours and services are private.On Friday, December 17th, 2021, Karen went to join her husband John in the late hours of the night, the day before what would have been their 57th wedding anniversary. Karen was born on September 24th, 1946, was a longtime Townsend resident, and co-owner of her and her...

Dennis   Macdonald

Dennis Macdonald

Dec 13, 2021

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, December 23 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Calling hours will be from 9 am – 11 am prior to the service. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army, 739 Water St.,...

John J. Francis Jr.

John J. Francis Jr.

Dec 12, 2021

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Saturday, December 18, from 10:00am – 11:30am. The funeral Mass will be celebrated in Saint Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg at 12:00noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s foundation or St Josephs church.John J. Francis Jr. “Jack” passed away December...

Cynthia A. Whitney Glidden
Anna L. Mason

Anna L. Mason

Dec 12, 2021

Services will be held at a later date.Fitchburg- Anna L. (Hubbard) Mason, 92 passed away at her residence on Sunday, December 12. Anna was born on March 22,1929 in Fitchburg a daughter of the late Lawrence and Alice (Rosbury) Hubbard. Anna was the wife of the late Earl C. Mason Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Maria (Pochini)...

Thomas J. Walsh
Thomas D. Hobbs

Thomas D. Hobbs

Dec 9, 2021

Funeral Services are private.The Brandon Funeral Home is assisting the family.Thomas D. Hobbs, 62 of 374 Florence Sr., Leominster passed away on December 9 at his residence.Thomas was born on September 28, 1959 in Chelsea a son of the late John Rita (William) Hobbs.He was formerly employed at Hartman Relocation as supervisor. 

John C. Pagnotta

John C. Pagnotta

Dec 7, 2021

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Sunday, December 19, from 2-5pm. The funeral Mass will be held on Monday, December 20 at 11:00am in Saint Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg MA 01420. Burial will be held privately.John Pagnotta died suddenly while at work on December 7, 2021.  Do not...

Joseph R. "Bob" Fournier

Joseph R. "Bob" Fournier

Dec 4, 2021

The funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 14 in Saint Joseph Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg at 10:30am. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery. There are no calling hours.Joseph R. “Bob” Fournier, 87, of Fitchburg passed away peacefully on December 4, 2021 in the Rose Monahan Hospice Home.Bob was born in Fitchburg on December 21, 1933 a...

George P. Rigopoulos

George P. Rigopoulos

Dec 3, 2021

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Sunday, December 5, from 3-5pm. The funeral will be held in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church 1319 Main St., Fitchburg on Monday, December 6th at 12:00noon. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the...

Rosaria “Sadie”  Perla

Rosaria “Sadie” Perla

Dec 3, 2021

The funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 8, at 11:00am in Saint Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St., Fitchburg. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery. Those attending are asked to please wear a mask. There are no calling hours.Fitchburg – Rosaria “Sadie” Perla, 97, of Fitchburg passed away peacefully on December 3, 2021. Sadie was born in...

Elisabeth A. Carter

Elisabeth A. Carter

Dec 2, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held 11:00am on Tuesday, December 7 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. A visitation period will be from 10:00am -11:00am prior to the service. Burial will follow in the MA Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.FITCHBURG — Elisabeth A. (Bochorak) Carter, 87, of Fitchburg, died suddenly of natural causes on Thursday December 2,...

Lorry  Blanchflower

Lorry Blanchflower

Nov 28, 2021

A Prayer Service will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, December 1 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Calling hours will be from 4-6 prior to the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Volunteer Human Society, 505 Center Bridge Rd., Lancaster, MA 01523 or Wheat Community Cupboard and...

Steven D. Delaney

Steven D. Delaney

Nov 28, 2021

Funeral services will be held at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg, MA on December 27th 2021. Calling hours 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A Prayer Service will be held at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ayer. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.brandonfuneral.com.In lieu of flowers please consider a Memorial...

Steven  Delaney

Steven Delaney

Nov 28, 2021

Calling hours will be held at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg, MA on Monday, December 27th, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A prayer service will begin at 11:00AM. Interment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ayer. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.brandonfuneral.com. In lieu of Flowers please consider a Memorial Contribution to...

Ernest E. Gould, Jr.

Ernest E. Gould, Jr.

Nov 23, 2021

Calling hours will be held Friday December 3, 2021 from 4:00pm – 7:00pm at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg, MA. Service honoring his life will be held Saturday December 4, 2021, 10:00am at Christ Church, 569 Main St. Fitchburg, followed by the burial at the Evergreen Cemetery, 257 Main St. Leominster. In lieu of flowers, those wishing...

Margaret  Pancare

Margaret Pancare

Nov 21, 2021

The funeral Mass will be held in Saint Anthony di Padua Church, Fitchburg on Saturday, December 4 at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernards Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marybeth Brow Nursing Scholarship Fund, in honor of Margaret’s beloved niece, Marybeth, who was always there when someone was...