All Obituaries

Leominster Adela Ramirez, 89 April 30, 1925        September 7, 2018 Adela Ramirez, 89, died at home with her family at her bedside. Adela was born in Sabana Grande, P.R. daughter of Miguel Ojeda and Ramona Baez. Adela leaves her children Carmen Iris Ramirez, Jose Antonio Ramirez, Jose Luis Ramirez, Betsy T. Ramirez, Maria M. Ramirez, Sol T. Ramirez, Alma Yolanda Ramirez, and William Ramirez. Many Grandchildren, Great grandchildren and Great great...

Kenneth M. (St.Louis Sr.) Cordio Kenneth M. (St.Louis Sr) Cordio 48 passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 1, 2018 with his Best Friend "REX" by his side. He was the son of Elaine (Cordio) Perez of Fitchburg, Ma and Leo R. St.Louis Sr of Fitchburg, Ma. Kenneth leaves behind his wife of 4 years, Sonya M. (Levasseur) St.Louis of Athol, 5 children, Kenneth M. St.Louis Jr, his wife Tabi Cox of Lakewood WA, Khristina St.Louis of Winchedon, Ma, and Stepson Roland F. Brown of...

Mary Ellen Camacho, 62, died Monday at St. Vincent Hospital in Worcester after an extended illness. Mary was born in Chicago, IL., daughter of Jesse Paramo and Dolores Miller. Mary was employed at the Arc of Opportunity in Fitchburg and devoted her life to Human Services for over twenty-five years. She worked in a variety of roles, but was always passionately dedicated to human rights and was a tireless advocate for the individuals she served. Her commitment to their full inclusion in the...

Jaffrey N.H. Elizabeth Sivula, 94 Loving Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother Elizabeth "Betty" (Warren) Sivula, 94, died Wednesday August 15, at Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Jaffrey, N.H. Betty was born in Auburn, Ma. June 8, 1924, daughter of Chester and Effie (Drury) Warren. She graduated from Auburn High school. Betty was employed as a bookkeeper over 20 years at Simonds Saw and Steel in Fitchburg.  Elizabeth's husband, Arthur Oscar Sivula...

Fitchburg Audrey May Lackey, 70 Audrey May (Guertin) Lackey, 70, died Sunday August 12, at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital after an illness. Audrey was born in Fitchburg, January 13, 1948, daughter of Leo Guertin Sr. and Dorothy (Ford) Guertin. She was a life long resident and attended Fitchburg schools. Audrey was employed at Sportmen's Plastics for many years. Audrey loved playing bingo, cards and she loved knitting. Her family was the love of her life. Audrey leaves her...

Gardner Cynthia J. Desmarais, 66 Cynthia J. Desmarais, 66, died  Saturday August 4, at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home after a lengthly illness. Cynthia was born in Fitchburg March 29, 1952. She grew up in Fitchburg daughter of George J.E.and Dorothy (Duto) Desmarais. She attended local schools. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked at Wachusett Manor Nursing Home for over 10 years and after retirement returned as a resident when her health was failing.Cynthia leaves her brother...

Ashburnham Wendy Ann White 50 August 16, 1967   August 2, 2018 Wendy Ann (Gilbert) White 50, died unexpectedly Thursday August 2, at Heywood Hospital in Gardner. Wendy was born in Fitchburg, daughter of the late William Gilbert and Marilyn (Primus) Gilbert.  She attended local schools and graduated from Oakmont Regional High School. Beside her mother, Wendy leaves her sons Jeremy P. Wood-Gilbert and Zachary P. Gilbert both of Ashburnham. Her brother and sister-in-law William...

Fitchburg Ruth Lillian Salmi, 87 May 15, 1931     July 21, 2018  Ruth Lillian Salmi, 87, died Saturday July 21, at the Highlands Long Term Care Center after an illness. Ruth was born in Worcester, daughter of  George and Sandra (Pajula) Salmi and had lived in Fitchburg over 30 years. She was employed as a bookkeeper in a sporting goods company. Ruth was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church. Ruth leaves her companion and primary care giver of over 30 years Lauri...

Baldwinville Richard M. Benson lll  53 Loving Father, Grandfather, Brother Richard M. Benson lll, 53, died at home Saturday July 14, after an illness. Richard was born in Fitchburg March 13, 1965, son  Richard M. Benson Jr. and Maxine (Hellman) Benson. He grew up in Fitchburg and attended local schools. He had been employed as a landscaper and was a volunteer firefighter. Beside his mother, Richard leaves his fiancee Debbie M. Langlais, his sons and daughters, Richard M. Benson,...

  Fitchburg Angela Virginia Vaillancourt, 34 May 10, 1984     July 13, 2018 Angela Virginia Watson Vaillancourt, 34, died unexpectedly at home on Friday July 13. Angela was a lifelong resident of Fitchburg born to  the late James Watson and Kris A. Edmands Watson. She attended local schools and graduated from Fitchburg High School. She was a devoted homemaker married to Jacob Vaillancourt. They were married on November 11, 2017. Beside her mother and her...