Obituary Listings

Aug 15, 2020

At Paul’s request there will be a private celebration of his life. The Brandon Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Aug 14, 2020

Funeral services and burial will be held privately.In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to the Pat Brody Shelter, PO Box 142, Lunenburg, MA 01462.  Fitchburg – David V. Lawrence, 80, passed away on August 14, 2020 in UMass Medical Center.David was born in Fitchburg on August 6, 1940, a son of the late John and Irene (Healey) Lawrence....

Aug 14, 2020

Funeral services and burial will be held privately.

Aug 12, 2020

There are no memorial services planned at this time. Chris requests no flowers or donations. She only asked that you remember her with a beverage or nice meal and a smile. Brandon Funeral Home, Fitchburg is assisting the family.Just A Good PersonLunenburgChristine (Hurley) Carbon passed away on Wednesday, August 12 at her residence. Christine was born on October 28, 1949...

Aug 10, 2020

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Ed’s favorite charity – The Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk c/o Karen Walsh Fortin, 71 Sargent Ave. Leominster, MA. 01453.  Karen will be walking in his honor this October.  Ed participated in this walk for many years, including last year, and had already started practicing for the walk for this...

Aug 1, 2020

Margie’s funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, August 8th at 10:00am in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster. Burial will be held privately. There are no calling hours.Please omit flowers, and consider a memorial contribution in Margie’s name to the American Heart Association, Association: PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241.Leominster – Marguerite M. “Margie” (LeBlanc)...

Jul 31, 2020

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Thursday, August 6, from 9:00 – 10:30am. A funeral Mass will be held at 11:00am in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster. Burial will follow in Saint Bernards Cemetery in Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to...

Jul 28, 2020

Calling hours are from 4-6 on Thursday, August 6 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Funeral services are private.In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made Fitchburg Memorial Middle School PTO, 615 Rollstone St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 or Fitchburg Ma Girl Scouts, GSCWM, 115 Century Drive, Worcester, Ma 01606 to benefit the Fitchburg Service Unit Activities.Fitchburg-...

Jul 28, 2020

Jul 28, 2020

Relatives & Friends will be received at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road, Fitchburg on Saturday, August 8th from 1:00-3:00pm.On July 28, 2020, at 3:35 pm, Claire M. Avant of Fitchburg sowed her last seed at the age of 66. Claire, the first daughter of Thomas Bennett and Nancy (Groves), was born in Boston on April 2, 1954.Claire sprouted when...

Jul 21, 2020

Services will be private. The Brandon Funeral Home is assisting the family.Thomas F. Marrella, 72 passed away at his home on Tuesday July 21.Thomas was born in Fitchburg on February 4, 1948 a son of the late Onofrio and Filomena (Dateo) Marrella.He is survived by his brother, Michael Marrella and his wife, Gail of Fitchburg, nieces, Julianne Kearney, Katelyn Martinez,...

Jul 20, 2020

Calling hours will be held at the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road Fitchburg on Thursday, July 23, 2020 from 4-7pm. The funeral Mass will be held at Saint Joseph’s Church, Fitchburg on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Fitchburg...

Jul 14, 2020

A celebration of life will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Sunday, July 19, from 3-6pm. A service will be held in the funeral home on Monday, July 20, at 10am. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery.Jose A. De Jesus, 51, of Fitchburg, passed away Tuesday, July 14, in the comfort of his home.He...

Jul 14, 2020

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions in Edda’s name to her favorite causes: St. Jude Children’s Research Center Hospital and The Vanessa T. Marcotte Foundation, in memory of Edda’s great-niece, who she considered as her sixth grandchild.Funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Church located at 1400 Main Street, Leominster, Massachusetts, on Saturday, July 18,...

Jul 13, 2020

Funeral services and burial will be held privately. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg is directing arrangements.In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.Leominster – Linda L. (Smith) Perla, 77, passed away on July 13, 2020 in Leominster Hospital surrounded by her...

Jul 11, 2020

A private memorial will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Animal Rescue League of Worcester, UMass Diabetes Center of Excellence, or a favorite charity. A memorial fund will be established at a future date, to honor Peter’s legacy.Peter J Cancellieri, 32, of Worcester, MA passed away at home on July 11, 2020.He spent his...

Jul 11, 2020

Funeral Services and Burial will be held privately. Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg is directing arrangements.Fitchburg – Florence M. “Flo” (Bent) Roberts, 88, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on July 11, 2020.Flo was born in Fitchburg on April 28, 1932, a daughter of the late Walter Bent Sr., and Helen (Tait) Bent. She...

Jul 9, 2020

A visitation period will be held from 10:00 – 12:00 on Tuesday, July 14 with a funeral service being held at 12:00 (noon) in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be held at a later date in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart...

Jul 8, 2020

Jul 4, 2020

Funeral arrangements by Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg are incomplete and full obituaries are to follow. Please feel free to leave online condolences for both Douglas and John.Douglas Dryden Koller, 57, beloved son of John Dryden Koller, 78Leominster – Douglas D. Koller, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2020 in New York, and his father, John D. Koller,...