Robert H. Bean, Jr.
Mar 2, 2021
Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Rd., UNIT 301, Framingham, MA 01701Rob was born on November 27,1955 in Fitchburg a son of the late Robert H. Bean Sr. and Martha P. (Poirier) Bean.Besides his mother, Rob is survived by hisfour sisters, Carolyn Beaulieu and...
Andre Tousignant
Feb 22, 2021
There will be no public services at this time. Donations may be made to Riverside Community Care, Massachusetts Head Injury Program or Good Shepherd Hospice.Waltham – Andre “Andy” Tousignant, 69, formerly of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2021 at his home in Waltham, Mass.A 1969 graduate of St. Bernard’s High School, Andy’s life was altered the summer of...
Letitia M. (Smith) Slattery
Feb 21, 2021
Due to current restrictions, services will be private. There are no calling hours. In Tish’s memory donations may be sent to Manor On the Hill – Activity Fund, 450 N. Main St., Leominster, MA 01453 or to a charitable organization of choice.Sterling – Letitia M. (Smith) Slattery formerly of Fitchburg passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her children on...
Richard O. Fitzpatrick, Jr.
Feb 21, 2021
Services will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Rick’s memory may be made to The One Mission, Buzz Off for Kids with Cancer or Care Central VNA and Hospice of Gardner, MA.Fitchburg- Richard O. Fitzpatrick Jr. (Rick/Fitzy), 68 passed away on Sunday, February 21, after a short illness.Richard was born on August 30, 1952...
Dolores (Cormier) Nowokunski
Feb 21, 2021
A private service will be held on Friday, February 26th in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd, Fitchburg, MA. Burial will be at St. Anthony’s Cemetery on Shaker Road in Shirley, MA.It is with love and peace that we announce the passing of Dolores “Dolly” Nowokunski; beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. Dolly joins and rejoices in heaven with...
Ramonita Rivera
Feb 21, 2021
Funeral services and burial will be held privately.Fitchburg- Ramonita Rivera, 76 passed away on February 21,2021.She was born on August, 31, 1944 in Penuelas, Puerto Rico a daughter of Eulojio Rivera and Julia Muniz.Ramonita was the wife of the late Nelson Rojas.She is survived by her children, Nelson Rojas Jr., Linda Rojas, Luis A. Rojas, Noel Rojas, Victor Rojas, Jose...
Francis X. Hanlon, Jr.
Feb 16, 2021
A celebration of Fran’s life will be held at a later date.Worcester – Francis (Fran) X. Hanlon Jr., 63, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on February 16th after a long and courageous battle with cancer.Fran was born and raised in West Islip, NY., the oldest son of the late Francis X Hanlon Sr. and Mary Patricia...
John B. Mccormick
Feb 15, 2021
Funeral Services will be held privately.John B. “Jack” McCormick, 94 passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, February 15 due to a heart ailment. Jack was born on December 31, 1926 in Fitchburg a son of the late John and Elizabeth (Shea) McCormick. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally (Nikander) McCormick of Fitchburg, brother, Gaylord...
John Koski
Feb 10, 2021
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105Fitchburg – John (Jack) H. Koski, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 10th, at Highlands Rehab Facility in Fitchburg He was born in Fitchburg on October 1, 1946, a...
Edwin A. Niemi
Feb 8, 2021
Funeral services and burial will be held privately.Edwin A. Niemi, 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital. Mr. Niemi was born on February 12, 1931 in Fitchburg a son of the late Urho and Nellie (Seliga) Niemi. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Price) Niemi, nephew, Gregory Morin and his wife, Rebecca...
Marjorie F. (Liberatore) Valera
Feb 7, 2021
VALERA – Due to Covid -19 health and safety guidelines, there will be no service at this time. A Celebration of Marjorie’s Life will be held at a later date and when health and safety guidelines permit. Our family thanks everyone for your tremendous outpour of support. A Private burial will be conducted by Brandon Funeral Home, Fitchburg. In lieu...
Paul J. Orlando
Feb 2, 2021
Calling hours are from 5-7pm on Wednesday, February 10 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Funeral services will be private.Paul Joseph Orlando, 62, of Ashburnham, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2. He was the proud owner of Orlando’s Auto Sales in Fitchburg. He was a deeply beloved father, “Papa”, and dear friend to the...
Nancy Aho Fors
Feb 2, 2021
At Nancy’s request, there will be no services at this time. Burial will be private, and a Celebration of Life gathering for extended family and friends will be held in the spring. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge, 77 4th Ave., Needham, MA 02494, which raises money for the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, or to the Finnish...
Patricia Ann Curtis
Jan 31, 2021
Share your stories….or a virtual celebration service…Patricia Ann Curtis went peacefully to sleep to wait for her Lord on January 31, 2021 at Highland Rehab in Massachusetts. The daughter of Farrand and Elma Curtis, she was born in Ramsey, Minnesota on August 25, 1932, and raised there until 8 years of age when the family moved to the Washington, D.C....
Eleanor L. Griehshammer
Jan 31, 2021
Funeral Services and burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her memory to the Greater Boston Food Bank to help those in need during this pandemic.Eleanor L. (Riedel) Griehshammer passed away at the age of 92 years on January 31, 2021 following a recent diagnosis of COVID-19. She leaves two daughters, Susan...
Susan A. Drinkwine Dery
Jan 31, 2021
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.Westminster – Susan A. (Drinkwine) Dery, 71, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, with her loving family by her side. Susan was born in Fitchburg on...
Gerald R. Bazucki
Jan 30, 2021
Burial will be held privately at a future date under the direction of Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Alzheimer’s AssociationLeominster: Gerald R Bazucki, 82, of Leominster, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 in the Life Care Center of Leominster.Gerald was born in Detroit Michigan on June 9, 1938,...
Maryann Reynolds
Jan 22, 2021
A private service will be held at the family’s convenience at a later date. Donations in memory of MaryAnn can be made to the MSPCA.MaryAnn Reynolds died peacefully after a short but brave battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Kenneth W. Reynolds and Linda Dinardo Reynolds of Leominster. She fought until the end as she did throughout her...