John "Jack" Thomas

John "Jack" Thomas

Feb 2, 2019

He leaves behind his wife, Diane, his two children, Sara and Michael Thomas, his two daughters-in-law, Briana Rockler and Kerri Thomas, a grandson and namesake, Jack, and an impressive collection of his signature sawdust-covered baseball caps. Jack was the oldest of five children. He was predeceased by his brother Jim, and he will be fondly remembered by his brothers Bill...

John G. Maldarella

John G. Maldarella

Feb 2, 2019

A graveside service with be held at 11:00 am on Friday, February 8 in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. There are no calling hours.The Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg is assisting the familyFitchburg- John George Maldarella- died on February 3 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. His sister Edith was with Jack, as his family called him, in...

Edward J. Leblanc

Edward J. Leblanc

Feb 1, 2019

The funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Wednesday, February 6, with a Mass at Saint Cecilia’s Church in Leominster at 11:00am. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, February 5th, at the funeral home from 4-7.In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made...

Richard J. Miller, Jr.

Richard J. Miller, Jr.

Jan 24, 2019

The family has planned a lunch to attend to remember Richard on February 10, 2019. Please contact family for more information. Richard James Miller Jr, 51 of Fitchburg, MA, passed away on January 24, 2019 peacefully at home after a long illness.Richard was born in Fitchburg on November 21, 1967, a son of the late Richard J. Miller, Sr. and Mary Jane (Jacobs) Miller...

Robert A. Mattia

Robert A. Mattia

Jan 20, 2019

Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 25th from 12:00-1:30pm in Brandon Funeral Home 305 Wanoosnoc Rd. Fitchburg. A service will begin at 1:30pm. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery in FitchburgFitchburg – Robert A. Mattia, 95, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2019 in the Wingate at Sudbury Nursing Facility.He was born in New York City on...

Carmela T. Puliafico Borbone

Carmela T. Puliafico Borbone

Jan 18, 2019

The Funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Tuesday, January 22 with a Mass in Saint Anthony di Padua Church at 11:30am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernards Cemetery. Calling hours will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday Morning from 9-11am.In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to...

Alfred O. Zarrella, Sr.

Alfred O. Zarrella, Sr.

Jan 17, 2019

The funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Saturday, January 26, with a Mass in Saint Anthony di Padua Church at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Bernard’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Friday, January 25, from 5-8pm in the funeral home.Alfred O. “Fred” Zarrella Sr., 90, of 20 Princeton Street, Leominster, MA., devoted husband,...

Chester Ronald  Keogh

Chester Ronald Keogh

Jan 17, 2019

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 on Tuesday, January 29 at Holy Family of Nazareth Church, 750 Union St., Leominster. Burial will be in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours are from 4-7 on Monday, January 28 in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ron’s name to...

Francis X. Babineau, Dmd

Francis X. Babineau, Dmd

Jan 17, 2019

Visitation will be at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg, MA on Thursday January 24th from 4-7 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 AM on Friday, January 25th at St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg, MA, followed by Interment with military honors at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Babineau’s memory may...

Anita J. Plouffe Spadafore

Anita J. Plouffe Spadafore

Jan 9, 2019

A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 12, in Saint Anna’s Church in Leominster at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Saturday morning from 9:00-10:30.Leominster – Anita (Plouffe) Spadafore, 94, of Leominster died Wednesday, January 9, 2019 peacefully at home with her daughter,...

Kathleen A. Destroismaisons Young

Kathleen A. Destroismaisons Young

Jan 2, 2019

At the family’s request, funeral services and burial will be held privately.

Joanne  Mcfarland

Joanne Mcfarland

Jan 2, 2019

The Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg is assisting the family with arrangements.Fitchburg- JoAnne L. McFarland, 74, passed away on January 2 at the Sterling Village after a short illness. At JoAnne’s request her funeral service and burial will be private.

Gerard J. Caron

Gerard J. Caron

Dec 30, 2018

CARON, GERARD J. – The funeral will be held from Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Saturday, January 5, 2019, with a Mass in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main St., Leominster at 11:30 a.m.  Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. To those who desire, donation gifts...

Anthony  Cali

Anthony Cali

Dec 29, 2018

FITCHBURG – Anthony “Duke” Cali, 90, died December 29, 2018 in his home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral will be held Thursday, January 3, 2019from Brandon Funeral Home, Fitchburg with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. in St. Anthony di Padua Church, 84 Salem St.  Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Calling hours are Wednesday from 4-7 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may...

David J. Babineau

David J. Babineau

Dec 26, 2018

His funeral will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Wednesday, January 2, at 11:00am. Burial will follow in Saint Joseph Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the service in the funeral home from 10-11am.OBITUARY Fitchburg – David J. Babineau passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2018 at the age of 86.David was born on...

Frances E. Tait Girard

Frances E. Tait Girard

Dec 25, 2018

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 4 at 12:00 (noon) in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be in St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Fitchburg. A visitation period will be held from 10:00 until the time of service in the funeral home.Fitchburg- Frances E. (Girard) Tait, 78 passed away on Tuesday, December 25 at the...

Mendall W.  Colburn, Jr.

Mendall W. Colburn, Jr.

Dec 22, 2018

Calling hours are Saturday January 5th from 1 – 3 pm at Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Burial will be private at a later date.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 15829, Arlington, VA 22215 http://www.diabetes.org/ or a charity of your choice.Lunenburg – Mendall W. “Skip” Colburn Jr., 72, passed...

Helen M. Porter Brooks

Helen M. Porter Brooks

Dec 21, 2018

There will be a funeral talk given Saturday, December 29th, at 1:30 p.m. at the Kennebunk Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses located at 2 Harriseckett Road in Kennebunk, ME. A graveside service will be in the North Cemetery in Lunenburg, MA, on Monday, December 31st at noon. A visitation period prior to the burial will be from 10:00-11:30 in the...

Janet L. Leblanc Leger

Janet L. Leblanc Leger

Dec 20, 2018

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg on Thursday, December 27, from 4-7pm. Funeral will be held in the funeral home on Friday, December 28, at 11:30am. Burial will follow in MA Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Winchendon. Fitchburg – Janet L. (Leger) LeBlanc, 86, passed away surrounded by her family at UMass Medical Center on...

Valentin  Ramos

Valentin Ramos

Dec 18, 2018

Along with countless friends and comrades, Valentin was a great part of his community to which he made a lasting impression and where his laughter, love and presence will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be Wednesday December 26th from 1-6pm in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd., Fitchburg. Out of respect to the family the burial will be private.Fitchburg...