Donna J. Brazier

Donna Jean Brazier, 79, of 329 Cathy St, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, August 9th, in her longtime home, with her daughters by her side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born June 25, 1946, in Fitchburg, the daughter of Raymond and Anna (Waskewicz) Descarreaux, and was a lifelong resident of Fitchburg.

Donna was married in 1966 to her high school sweetheart Gary Brazier. They raised 2 children and remained happily together until he passed in 2004. Donna and Gary would have been married for 59 trips around the sun this year. A true testament of devotion and companionship.

Donna worked as the Executive Assistant to the President of Rollstone Bank and Trust for many years until her retirement. She had previously worked for the President of Safety Fund National Bank in Fitchburg.

Donna enjoyed spending her time at York Beach with her family and friends. She would take yearly trips as long as she was able, making the best memories for us to keep and cherish. She loved going for long rides, out for ice cream, and listening music, new and old. She also loved to bake and her cream cheese brownies will be sorely missed.

We could talk about her all day but we will just say this, she had the biggest heart and smile to match. She was generous, kind, and devout in her faith. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Life will never be the same without her, but she gave us all so much. We can all take those things, and be what we loved most about her.

Peace, love, and light to you all.

Donna was predeceased by her husband Gary N. Brazier; a sister; Sandi Cucchiara, and a brother- in- law; Jim Byrne.  

She leaves behind two daughters, Andrea J. Brazier of Fitchburg and Gillian E. Philbrick (Eric Philbrick) of Lunenburg; Sisters, Carol Stone of Lunenburg, brother-in-law, Dennis Cucchiara of Fitchburg, Janis Leger (Norman Leger) of Lunenburg, Ruth Byrne of Shirley, and a brother, Dana Descarreaux (Robyn Descarreaux) of Fitchburg; six grandchildren, Lucas and Frey Philbrick of Lunenburg, Isaac, Jared, Keira and Lincoln Phillips of Fitchburg; great grandson Isaac Phillips Jr. of Fitchburg; goddaughter Kristin Driscoll of Leominster; sister-in-law Judy Brazier of Newton and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

 Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, MA is assisting with Donna’s arrangements. 

Visitation will be held on Monday, August 18th from 6-8pm Brandon Funeral Home 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg, MA.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 19th at 10am at Saint Francis Church, 63 Sheridan Street, Fitchburg, MA. 

Burial Immediately following the mass At Forest Hill Cemetery, 115 Mt. Elam Road, Fitchburg, MA