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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Donna L. Backholm
Jun 18, 2023
Donna Lynn Backholm, a thoughtful, compassionate, supportive, and loving woman, passed away on June 18, 2023, at the age of 68 in the comfort of her home. Born on February 20, 1955, to Charles and Priscilla Chryst, Donna was a lifelong resident of Ashby, Massachusetts. Donna was an amazing wife, loving mother and nana, as well as, a talented seamstress....
Camille H. Aubuchon
Jun 18, 2023
Camille H. Aubuchon peacefully entered eternal life at home on June 18, 2023 surrounded by her family. Camille lived the full measure of her 104 years filled with a zest for life, a fierce commitment to faith and family, a remarkable sense of adventure and a twinkle in her eye.
She was born December 28, 1918 in Nashua, New Hampshire...
Rene C. Berube
Jun 17, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rene C. Berube on June 17, 2023. Born on June 14, 1928, in Fitchburg, MA, Rene was a compassionate, loving, dedicated, and humble individual who touched the lives of everyone he met. As Maya Angelou once said, "People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did,...
John E. Valentino
Jun 15, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of John E. Valentino, affectionately known as Val or Johnny, on June 15, 2023. Born on May 31, 1942, in Somerville, MA, John was a loyal, thoughtful, and generous man who touched the lives of many. His quick wit and hilarious sayings such as "Stand up, I have a bet...
Elinor Y. Chamas
Jun 13, 2023
Elinor Yalen Chamas, known as Ellie to family and many friends, passed away at her home in Fitchburg, MA, on June 13, 2023.
Ellie was born in Hartford Connecticut on June 13, 1948. On the day she was born, her father, Seymour, was on active duty in the Navy and running back and forth to the radio room on...
James A. Hannigan
Jun 9, 2023
James A. Hannigan, 87 years old of Leominster, died Friday, June 9, 2023 with family by his side. He was the husbandof Diane C. (Mahoney) Hannigan for 45 years until her death in 2004. He then was married to Judith CoolidgeRigopoulos for 11 years until her death in 2019. He was predeceased by his parents Leon A. and Jennie M.(Thompson)...
Theofil Thomas Krysiak
Jun 8, 2023
Theofil Thomas Krysiak, age 75, of Lunenburg, died June 8, 2023. His family, friends, and coworkers called him Tom or Chippy.
Tom was the husband of Patricia Desmond Krysiak. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Daniel, his daughter-in-law, Patricia, and his grandson, Benjamin of South Hamilton, MA; he loved them with all of his heart....
Gloria Polk
Jun 5, 2023
Gloria (Dalton) Polk, 76, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at her home after an illness.
She leaves her three sisters, Carolyn Dalton Bryant of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, Cheryl Brown of Albany, Georgia, and Margaret Bailey of Newton, Georgia. She was a beloved aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her two brothers, Razz Dalton, Jr., (Bubba),...
Bernard F. Ide Jr.
May 27, 2023
Bernard (Skip) F. Ide Jr., passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, after a long health battle.
He was born on November 30, 1942. The first born to Bernard (Bunny) F. Ide Sr. and Edna (Barker) Ide. He lived in Fitchburg his entire life. He graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1960. He joined the US Air Force after graduating...
Robert A. Carbone
May 26, 2023
Robert A. Carbone, age 89, and a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on May 26, 2023.
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Bob for a period of visitation on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg, MA, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will take place Friday, June 9, 2023,...
Emily S. Conlon
May 23, 2023
Emily S. Conlon, 79, passed away on May 23, 2023.
Born in Boston, the daughter of the late Bernard D. Ward and Jean (Louney) Ward, Emily grew up in Fitchburg and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School. Following high school, she studied fashion and design at the School of Fashion Design, then located on Newbury Street in Boston, where she...
Diane Cauley Crowley
May 19, 2023
Diane Cauley Crowley, 69, a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on May 19, 2023, following a battle with cancer. She was born on May 17, 1954, in Shirley (Fort Devens), MA, to the late Robert Nelson Cauley and Marjorie Pelter Cauley.The daughter of a career military man, she spent much of her childhood living in foreign countries such as...
Robert Seguin
May 18, 2023
Robert “Bob” A. Seguin, age 74, and a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on May 18, 2023. He isthe loving husband of Judith (Wagner) Seguin.
Bob was born on July 26, 1948, to the late J Rene and Bertha (Fredette) Seguin in Fitchburg, MA. He ispredeceased by his parents J Rene Seguin and Bertha (Fredette) Seguin, his brothers, Richard...
Kenneth J. Bergeron
May 17, 2023
Kenneth J. Bergeron, age 50, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, peacefully at home in Leominster, MA after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Kenny was born April 20, 1973, in Leominster to Kenneth Bergeron and Sarah Bergeron. Ken graduated from Leominster High School in 1992 before serving in the United States Navy from 1993-1997. Ken went on to serve...
Clayton F. Yarnell Jr.
May 15, 2023
Clayton F. Yarnell Jr., age 55, and a life long resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023.
CF was the youngest son of the late Clayton F. Yarnell Sr. and Gladys (Mayo) Yarnell. He was born in Fitchburg, MA, on October 30, 1967, and spent his entire life there. CF was a hard working man...
John Louis Meyer, Jr.
May 13, 2023
TEMPLETON - John Louis Meyer, Jr., 63, of Templeton passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in the Health Alliance Hospital Leominster Campus.
He was born on July 2, 1959 the son of the late John L. Meyer and Rose Marie (Barrows) Meyer. He graduated from Montachusett Regional Technical School. John was active in the Boy Scouts. He enjoyed fishing,...
Patricia Ann Altieri
May 11, 2023
Patricia Altieri, age 71, resident of Westminster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving familyon May 11, 2023. She was the beloved eldest daughter of Henry and Edith Muldoon.
Pat graduated from Fitchburg High School. She worked as a paralegal for much of her career then laterin life enjoyed a career as an Estate Recovery Specialist for Umass Medical School.
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Richard D. Smith
May 9, 2023
Richard D. Smith, age 65, and a resident of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, surrounded by family after a quick battle with cancer.
Richard was born in Oswego, NY on November 9, 1957. Rick worked at Pelletier and Sons and Plastican most of his life. He was an avid sports fan of the Boston Red Sox...
John L. Salo
May 9, 2023
Lunenburg, MA – After a long illness, loving Husband, Father, Brother, Grandpa, Uncle, and Friend, John“Jack” L. Salo, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Surrounded by his wife, Kay ofnearly 28 years and his children – Lisa, Lori (Norm), Chris, and Marcia (Mandy) – he passed awaypeacefully at UMass Memorial HealthAlliance – Clinton Hospital, Leominster.
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Denis J. Richard
May 9, 2023
Denis J. Richard, age 70, a resident of Worcester, MA, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023 surrounded by family.
Denis (Ti-Boy to his family) was born in Leominster, MA on July 1, 1952 to the late Arcade and Claire (Belliveau) Richard. He was a lifelong resident of Leominster until moving to a Worcester nursing home in 2005 following a...
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