Yvonne Champagne
Apr 18, 2025
Yvonne (Lemay) Champagne, 92, died Friday, April 18, 2025, at her home, leaving a void her family cannot fill. She was the wife of 64 years, to the late Roger Champagne. She is survived by her three daughters, Joanne Faucher and her husband, Ray, Helen Tisdale, and Brian Tisdale, and Lisa Champagne and her husband Glenn Durand, and her son,...
Angel Marie Brennan
Apr 17, 2025
Angel Marie Brennan, 40, was pronounced deceased on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital. She passed peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
Angel was born on August 30, 1984, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was the beloved daughter of the late Dorene White and the cherished daughter-in-law of Heywood and Bonnie Brennan.
Angel leaves behind her devoted husband and best friend...
Edwin Wagg
Apr 15, 2025
Edwin O. Wagg, 87, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after a brief illness at The Highlands in Fitchburg, MA.
He was born in Fitchburg on February 21, 1928, a son of the late Olavi and Helvi (Kiuru) Wagg.
Edwin graduated from Cushing Academy in Ashburnham and was the husband of the late Agatha (Marabello) Wagg.
He is survived by his four children, Michael...
Patty Ann Geary
2025
It is said that laughter is the elixir of life, and no one knew this better than the charismatic Patty Ann Geary, who departed from us on April 14, 2025. Patty was a beacon of light, a reservoir of jokes, a wellspring of joy. Her laughter was infectious, her spirit was resilient, and her heart was as large as her...
Richard Walter Palmi
Apr 11, 2025
Richard (Rick) Walter Palmi, was born on March 3, 1953, in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and passed away on April 11, 2025. Richard was the owner of Rick Palmi Excavating since 1976.
Rick was a loving husband to his wife, Cynthia Palmi, whom he married on May 17, 1975, and a proud father to his daughters Sheena Aker and Trisha Wilkins. His love...
Mary Ann Cormier
Apr 10, 2025
Mary Ann (Belli) Cormier (86) of Leominster, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2025 at Sterling Village Rehabilitation Center after declining health. Born in Fitchburg on May 6, 1938, she was a life-long resident of the area.
For much of her life she was an entrepreneur and small business owner, opening the Red Checker Restaurant in the 1970s and working as...
George A. Mackie
Apr 9, 2025
George A. Mackie, 81, of Leominster, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at home.
He leaves his beloved wife, Angela (Mellonas) Mackie; his devoted children, Kimberly Schuster and her husband Todd of Leominster, and Timothy Mackie and his wife Julianna of Boston and Nantucket; his grandchildren, Brayden and Sophia Schuster, whom he adored; his siblings, James “Jim” Mackie, of Fitchburg,...
John H. Holland
Apr 8, 2025
John H. Holland III, age 83, also affectionately known as “Tiny”, passed into the glorious presence and loving arms of his greatly beloved Lord & Savior Jesus on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. John suffered a series of heart attacks and was taken by ambulance to UMass (Univ. campus) Hospital Friday April 4th. He received excellent, loving, and skilled care from...
Dennis R. Arsenault
Apr 5, 2025
Dennis R. Arsenault, born on July 9, 1956, in Leominster, Massachusetts, was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew him.
Known for his loving nature, Dennis was dedicated to those he held dear, providing unwavering support and reliable guidance. His witty sense of humor was one of his most endearing qualities, and his love for dad jokes...
Jonathan E. Roy
Apr 2, 2025
FITCHBURG - Jonathan E. “Jon” Roy, 76, a lifetime Fitchburg resident passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025, at Leominster Hospital surrounded by his family after a short illness. Jon was born on September 30, 1948, a son of the late Verne and Margaret “Peg” (Gates) Roy. He was a proud member of Fitchburg High School Class of 1966 where...
Patricia A. Rossner
Mar 22, 2025
Patricia A.E ( Hanley) Rossner. 89. died Saturday, March 22, 2025 at UMass Medical Center in Worcester after an illness.
She was the wife of the late Louis R. Rossner, who died August 8, 2004.
She was born in Fitchburg on February 22, 1936 a daughter of the late Francis and Helen (Fletcher) Hanley. She was a graduate of Fitchburg High School....
Joseph S. Cadette
Mar 17, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Joseph S. Cadette, lovingly known as Joe, on March 17, 2025. Born on August 24, 1957, in the vibrant town of São Miguel, Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, Portugal, Joseph was a living embodiment of love, generosity, compassion, and humility. He lived a fruitful life filled with adventures...
Edna M. Lahtinen
Mar 16, 2025
FITCHBURG - Edna M. Lahtinen, born on the 18th of August, 1934 in Ashby, Massachusetts, passed away on the 16th of March, 2025 at Life Care Center Leominster.Edna was known for her reliable and loving nature, a beacon of warmth and stability in the lives of all who knew her. After growing up in Ashby, she moved to Ashburnham in...
Viola M. Jenkins
Mar 12, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Viola M. Jenkins, known to those who loved her as "Vi", a loving, dedicated, smart, and resilient woman who was born in Shediac, NB, Canada on February 3, 1932, and passed away on March 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A special shout out to the wonderful staff at Leominster hospital...
Reverend Howard Shadd
Mar 11, 2025
Reverend Howard Shadd, went home to the Lord on March 11, 2025. Born on July 7, 1931, in Logan, W Virginia, Howard was a beacon of light. His spirit and loyalty, made him a pillar within his community. His life was a testament to the verse from Matthew 5:16, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that...
Bernard J. Barlow, Jr.
Mar 11, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Bernard J. Barlow Jr, affectionately known as Pops, who left us on March 11, 2025. Born in Rutland, Vermont on October 8, 1952, Bernie made Leominster, Massachusetts his home, where he built a life filled with laughter, love, and community. His life was characterized by his lively and spirited...
Pamela A McColgan
Mar 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pamela A. McColgan, a remarkable woman whose zest for life was infectious. Born on February 25, 1959, in Fitchburg, MA, Pamela lived a life full of enthusiasm and passion, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those she encountered. She resided in Leominster, Massachusetts, where she created countless...
Patrick E O'Malley
Mar 6, 2025
Patrick E. O'Malley, born on the 10th of September, 1941 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, enriched the lives of countless individuals with his wisdom, patience, and love of learning. He graduated from Fitchburg State College in 1963 with a Masters in Education. Patrick's life was one of service, both to his students as a dedicated Math teacher and department head and to...
John Britt
Mar 6, 2025
John Britt, born on January 24, 1929, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, was a man with a warm heart, and great generous nature. An aficionado of old westerns, he could often be found enjoying a classic John Wayne movie. A favorite past time was going out to get fast food to enjoy. He liked puttering around the house with his son...
Nancy Sabulis
Mar 6, 2025
Gently, like a leaf falling from a tree, the spirit of Nancy Sabulis departed this world on March 6, 2025. Born in Fitchburg, MA on January 21, 1946,
A daughter of the late Louis and Lena Pandiscio. Nancy lived a life filled with unconditional love, unwavering dedication, and a zest for the simple joys of life that were infectious to all...