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Fitchburg, MA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Fitchburg, MA, Worcester County, & Surrounding Areas
John B. Townsend III
Feb 8, 2024
In loving memory of John B. Townsend III, affectionately known as Pastor John, whose life beautifully exemplified the virtues of dedication, generosity, love, and loyalty. Born on October 10, 1948, in Portland, Maine, USA, he made an indelible impact on all who knew him until his departure on February 8, 2024. As his children, we are honored to share his...
Janine A. Turano
Feb 6, 2024
Our dear mother, Janine A. Turano, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at the age of 86.
She was born in Lowell, MA on December 13, 1937 and spent most of her life in Leominster, MA where she raised her family. She worked as a triage registrar at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester and retired in 1994. That same year,...
Diane L. Cross
Feb 5, 2024
With a spirit that was as compassionate and empathetic as it was resilient, Diane Lee Cross, born on January 30, 1960, in Boston, Massachusetts, lived a life of love, laughter, and adventure. "A good laugh is sunshine in the house," as an old proverb goes, and anyone who knew Diane knew that her sense of humor, her funny antics, and...
David Hughes
Feb 5, 2024
David Arthur Hughes, known with affection as Hughesy to his close circle, left us on February 5, 2024, at the age of 74. He passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on July 22, 1949, to Charles and Lorraine Hughes, David's life was a testament to the qualities of loyalty, generosity, laughter, and love.David...
Phyllis Caligaris
Feb 4, 2024
Phyllis M. (Lanza) Caligaris passed away on February 4, 2024, at U Mass Memorial Hospital at the age of 90 years old.
Phyllis was born on January 8, 1934, in Leominster, MA, the only child of the late Philip and Mildred (Montagna) Lanza, and lived in Leominster until moving to Fitchburg in 2009.
She attended St. Anne's Academy in Marlborough, MA, and...
Margaret Miln
Feb 4, 2024
Margaret Mary Miln, of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 80. Born in Fitchburg on October 22, 1943, to her loving parents, Harold and Bertha Burns, Margaret was a proud graduate of Fitchburg High School. She dedicated many years of her life to the US Postal Service in Worcester, serving in the distribution center,...
Jacob Santiago
Feb 3, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jacob Santiago, born February 13, 1995, in Springfield, MA, who departed this life on February 3, 2024. He resided in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Jacob is a proud graduate of Goodrich Academy in 2014. He was a man of many passions, and his love for music was only surpassed by his love...
Mary Jane Maxfield
Feb 3, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, Mary Jane Maxfield. Mary Jane was a woman of many talents and accomplishments, with a heart full of love and compassion.
She was born on July 9, 1938, in Shirley, MA, Mary Jane spent her early life cultivating a love for beauty which led her to...
Jean F. LaPrise
Feb 1, 2024
Well, folks, if you're reading this, that means I've shuffled off this mortal coil. Jean LaPrise here, but you can call me Duke - everyone else does. Born on a sunny day in Gardner, back in 1958, I've been a resident of Fitchburg, Massachusetts for a good chunk of my life. I've always been a bit of an ambitious and...
Colin R.R. Delorme
Jan 31, 2024
Colin Robert Raymond Delorme, born on October 30, 1991, left this world on January 31, 2024, at the age of 32. He is survived by his devoted wife of 12 years, Adeline Delorme, and their four beautiful children: Ellysia (11), Elihu (8), Ethan (4), and Emmaline (2).Colin's loving memory will be cherished by those around him, including his mother, Lisa...
Donald A. Aho III
Jan 30, 2024
On January 30, 2024, the world bid a tender farewell to a compassionate soul, Donald Alan Aho III. Born on December 23, 1981, in Fitchburg, MA, Donald was a beacon of courage, love, and laughter, whose life was marked by an irresistible sparkle of wit that drew people towards him. His zest for life was infectious, and his indefatigable spirit...
Kerry L. Bergeron
Jan 29, 2024
Kerry L. Bergeron, affectionately known as "Tootie" by those who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully and on her own terms surrounded by her family on January 29, 2024. Born March 19, 1954 in the same room that she delivered her first child in at Fort Devins in Shirley, MA, she spent most of her life residing in Lunenburg,...
Sharon Lynne Gravelle
Jan 23, 2024
Sharon Lynne Gravelle, was born on the 19th of May, 1944 in Fitchburg, MA, and passed away on the 23rd of January, 2024. Sharon was the most loving daughter, sister, aunt, foster Mom and grandmother anyone could ask for. As Winston Churchill once wisely said, "We make a life by what we give." Sharon lived these words daily, tirelessly and...
Richard T. Tisdale
Jan 22, 2024
Richard T. Tisdale passed away on January 22nd, 2024. Born on February 23rd, 1943 in Leominster, Massachusetts, Richard leaves his loving wife of 51 years, Eileen (Mina) Tisdale of Leominster MA, a son Derek Tisdale of Worcester, MA, and a daughter, Heidi Doyle of Lancaster, MA, 3 grandchildren, 7 great- grandchildren, and several nephews He also leaves a sister, Janice...
Gretchen J. Schrader
Jan 16, 2024
Gretchen Jean Schrader, known affectionately to many as ‘Gretch,’ was born on April 5th, 1964, in New London, CT, and bid her farewell on January 16th, 2024. Gretchen lost her long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis and the various other afflictions that plagued her. She will be missed by all who truly knew her. She fell asleep and never woke up....
Katherine Michaels
Jan 14, 2024
Katherine Michaels, age 93, resident of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2024.
Katherine is the daughter of the late Aristotle and Constandina Spylios, born in Fitchburg, MA on May 13, 1930. She was employed at R.H. Whites and Bradlees for several years.
She was a fantastic cook who enjoyed entertaining family and friends at her home. She enjoyed...
Madeleine M. Fallon
Jan 12, 2024
Madeleine M. Fallon, 93, of Lunenburg and Vero Beach, Florida passed away on January 12, 2024 in Vero Beach. She was born on February 16, 1930, in Leominster to Giovanni (John) and Giovanna (Jenny Fantozzi) DeCarolis. Madeleine graduated from Leominster High School in 1948 and Becker Junior College in 1950. She married her late husband, Dr. Robert J. Fallon, on June 23,...
Dennis L. Plante
Jan 11, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Dennis Leon Plante (71), a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, who left us on January 11, 2024. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on May 16, 1952, Dennis was a beacon of warmth and love who touched the lives of all who knew him. Dennis was a lover of all things nature, but...
Bernard P. Gardner
Jan 10, 2024
Bernard P. Gardner, age 92, resident of Leominster, MA, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on January 10, 2024. Bernie was born on April 6, 1931, in Seaford Town (known as German Town), Jamaica, B.W.I., to the late Percival and Angela (Bunnaman) Gardner.
Upon graduating from high school, he became employed on the passenger ship,...
Barbara E. Vanderlinden
Jan 9, 2024
Barbara Elizabeth Vanderlinden (Power), of Leominster, formerly of Waltham, left us on January 9, 2024. Born on May 11, 1944, in Dodge City, KS, Barbara's life was a testament to the power of love, loyalty, and family. She was a loving wife, a supportive mother, and a doting grandmother - a beacon of strength and kindness whose light touched everyone...
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