Doreen M. Colburn

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Kaia Evelyn Emma

Kaia Evelyn Emma

Mar 20, 2023

Kaia Evelyn Emma, beloved daughter of Joshua Ryan and Chelsea Page (Mulcahy) Emma, ofFitchburg, passed peacefully in her sleep on Monday, March 20, 2023. She brought sunshine tothe season of darkness, blessing everyone on the first day of winter, December 21, 2022.Kaia was the strongest little girl, rolling over for the first time at only two months. She had themost...

Richard D. Horgan

Richard D. Horgan

Mar 19, 2023

Richard David Horgan (“Dick”) passed away surrounded by the love of his family on Sunday, March 19 2023. Born May 25, 1935 to Francis Horgan and Irene (Caisse) Horgan, Dick was a proud lifelong resident of Massachusetts.  He leaves his wife Marci (Begnoche) Horgan, who, in Dick’s own words, was his comfort and his love. She truly has been the...

Ida C. Ferzoco

Ida C. Ferzoco

Mar 18, 2023

Ida C. Ferzoco, age 96, of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Osvaldo Ferzoco, in 2021.Ida is survived by her son, Pelino “Bill” Ferzoco and daughter-in-law Corrine Ferzoco; her daughter Anna (Ferzoco) Tocci and son-in-law Richard Tocci; her beloved grandchildren: Thomas and Meghan Ferzoco, Michael and Emily Ferzoco, Elizabeth and Brandon...

Shelly A. Testa

Shelly A. Testa

Mar 17, 2023

Shelly A. Testa, age 50, and a lifelong resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on March 17, 2023, surrounded by family. She was the loving mother of her pride and joys, Austin and Kasey Fietz, and beloved fiancé to David Bosell.Shelly was born in Leominster, MA, on March 31, 1972, to James and Fern (Cormier) Testa. Growing up, Shelly went...

Albert R. Young Jr.

Albert R. Young Jr.

Mar 9, 2023

Albert Russell Young (Jigger), 80, a resident of Fitchburg, MA, passed away after a long battle with cancer, his wonderful fiancé, Catherine Houlihan, by his side, along with family members.He was predeceased by his beautiful wife of 32 years, Carolyn Goodwin, who passed in 1997 and his parents Russell and Mary (Pandiscio) Young. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly...

Carolyn A. Patten

Carolyn A. Patten

Mar 7, 2023

WESTMINSTER – Our dearest sister, Carolyn, was welcomed into the spiritual world of Everlasting Life on March 7, 2023. She began her life in July of 1949 in Waltham, Mass. She was predeceased in death by her husband, Thomas E. Patten, her parents, Mike and Anne Lockhart, and her brother-in-law Martin Niemi. As a child she resided in Pennsylvania, Ohio,...