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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
Dr. Norman H. Fredette
Apr 18, 2023
FITCHBURG - Dr. Norman H. Fredette, Ed.D., died on April 18th, 2023, at his home in Fitchburg surrounded by family. Norman was born on March 16th, 1935, in Fitchburg, MA to Arthur and Alphonsine Fredette. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Sheila (LaFortune) Fredette for almost 63 years. In addition to Sheila, he leaves three children: Andre Fredette...
Margarita Acevedo Sanchez
Apr 14, 2023
FITCHBURG – Margarita Acevedo Sanchez, 83, of Fitchburg died on Friday, April 14, 2023 in The Highlands, Fitchburg.
She was born on October 26, 1939 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico the daughter of Santiago Acevedo and Maria Sanchez Vargas. Margarita graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Education at Andrews University in Michigan. She graduated with a Master’s Degree in Education with...
David J. DiGeronimo
Apr 14, 2023
David J. DiGeronimo, 70, of Leominster, MA and Naples, FL, passed away on April 14, 2023, after a battle with lung cancer. Born on March 19, 1953, he was the second of six children born to the late Arthur and Gloria (DiNardo) DiGeronimo. David graduated in 1971 from Leominster High School, where he served as a class officer and co-captain...
Mona R. Morock
Apr 13, 2023
Fitchburg- Mona R. Morock, 61, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2023, at home surrounded by friends and family. Mona was born in Fitchburg on March 3, 1962, a daughter of Therese (Guillmette) Morock and the late Louis Morock. Mona worked for many years at A&E Distributors and spent the past decade working for the Mart Bus Company.
Mona will...
Clayton J. Valliere
Apr 13, 2023
Clayton J. Valliere, age 47, and a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully with family by his side on April 13, 2023.
Clayton was the son of the late Adam and Barbara (Yarnell) Gary. He was born on April 20, 1975, in Fitchburg, MA, where he lived his entire life. Clayton was well known for living his life...
Elsie Maeve Lafferty
Apr 12, 2023
ASHBURNHAM - Elsie Maeve Lafferty was unexpectedly called to heaven on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Elsie was a beautiful child inside and out with big blueberry eyes, a contagious dimpled smile and laugh that filled all of our hearts. She brought absolute joy to everyone around her. Elsie loved spending mornings with her mom at the Ashburnham Library’s story time...
Doreen M. Colburn
Apr 11, 2023
Doreen Colburn, age 55, passed away peacefully at home on April 11th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and her canine companions, Pompi and Spike. After a long courageous battle with cancer.
Doreen was born in Leominster, MA, on March 4, 1968. The daughter of Jeannette (Albert) Branch and the late Charles T. Branch Jr.
At an early age, she...
Christine J. Bellabarba
Apr 8, 2023
Christine (Jeanne) Bellabarba (Gagnon), 87, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, at home,surrounded by her family.
She was born in Fitchburg, MA on July 18, 1935, the daughter of Arthur and Jeanne (Caron) Gagnon. Shegraduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg in 1953. After high school she married the love ofher life, Louie Bellabarba and stayed at home...
Stefanie A. Fluet
Apr 8, 2023
Stefanie A. Fluet (James), age 41, and a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous battle with Breast Cancer. She is the loving mother of Nicole and Alex Fluet, and wife of Brennan Fluet.
Stefanie was born on November 12, 1981, to Steve and Joan (Sicotte) James,...
William R. "Bill" Woodard
Apr 6, 2023
LaGrange, GA - William R. Woodard (Bill), age 61, died on Holy Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the WellStar West Georgia Hospice of LaGrange, GA after a long battle with health issues.
Bill is predeceased by his father Ralph W. Woodard and sister Karen Barfield. He leaves behind his two children Macy Woodard of Baldwinville, MA and Dominic Woodard of...
James E. Beauregard Sr.
Apr 6, 2023
James “Jim” E. Beauregard Sr. of Naples, Florida, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away Thursday April 6, in Fort Myers after a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1948, in Fitchburg, son of the late Francis and Muriel (Forest) Beauregard.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Susan (Charette); his children: James Beauregard Jr., of Fitchburg; Lisa...
Jean M. Christian
Apr 5, 2023
Jean M. Christian (Nelson), age 82, of New Ipswich, NH, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on April 5, 2023. She is the loving wife of Raymond H. Christian.
Jean was born to the late Walter and Elin (Johnson) Nelson, in Worcester, MA, on November 18, 1940. Jean grew up in Worcester and was very active at...
Tomasita Rentas Torres
Apr 4, 2023
LEOMINSTER - Tomasita (Sita) Rentas Montes, 86, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023, at UMass Hospital in Worcester surrounded by family.She was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on December 31, 1936, the daughter of Fidel Rentas and Alejandrina Montes. She married Juan Jose Torres Colon and stayed home to raise their eight children.
She is predeceased by her husband...
Guy A. Gagnon
Mar 30, 2023
Guy A. Gagnon a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, Mass. was surrounded by family when he passedaway on March 30, 2023, following a period of declining health. He was 84 years old.
Guy was the son of the late Arthur and Marie Gagnon (Caron). He was raised in Fitchburg but hespent his summers In Falmouth, MA. There was no shortage of mischievous...
Jeannine M. Farineau
Mar 29, 2023
Jeannine M. Farineau, 94, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
Jeannine was born in Leominster MA, on December 29, 1928, the daughter of Raymond and Antoinette Gariepy (Rheault). She attended St. Cecelia’s Elementary School in Leominster, and graduated from St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg. After high school, she worked for New England Telephone/Verizon in a variety of positions including switchboard operator, business office cashier...
Michael Conry
Mar 28, 2023
Michael Keenan Conry, 82, of Harvard, MA, passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023 with his family by his side. Michael was born on July 3, 1940 in Fitchburg, MA.During high school, Michael was recognized for his athletic talent as a runner, earning him notoriety and state championship titles amongst his peers. Long help records were now his to own...
Robert J. Hachey
Mar 28, 2023
Robert Hachey 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at home surround by his loving family.
Robert was born in Leominster, MA, on May 21, 1957, a son of the late parents Alyer and Patricia Hachey (O’Donnell). He went to Saxon Trade in Leominster, MA, where he loved to do sheet metal and wood working. Bobby as a...
Jeannette M. Rogers
Mar 24, 2023
Jeannette M. Rogers (Rheault), passed away peacefully on March 24, 2023, at the age of 94surrounded by her loving family. She was a beloved member of the Leominster community andwill be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Jeannette was a lifelong resident of Leominster and the daughter of the late parents Gerard andMarion Rheault (Carney). She graduated from Leominster...
Nancy A. Maynard
Mar 21, 2023
Nancy A. Maynard (DeLisle), age 84, a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth B. Maynard.Nancy was born in Fitchburg, MA, on August 1, 1938 to the late Raymond and Desneiges (Belanger) Delisle. Nancy graduated from Fitchburg High school after successfully completing a business curriculum.Nancy was...
George Trainque
Mar 20, 2023
GULF BREEZE, FL - George Trainque, 84 of Gulf Breeze, FL passed away on March 20, 2023.
He was born in Fitchburg, MA on April 25, 1938 the son of Albert and Juliette (Morneau) Trainque. George worked for Local 48 & 107 Carpentry Unions for many years. In 1981 he was 1 of the founding partners of CRIM construction which they...
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