All Obituaries

 Stephen H. Smith Jr. 89, life long resident of Fitchburg passed away on July 02, 2019 at Wachusett Manor in Gardner. He was the son of the late Stephen Smith and Mary E. (Scott) Smith. He was predeceased by his wife Dorothy Mae (Courtney) Smith in 1996 and his daughter Barbara Helie.  Stephen leaves behind four sons Michael J. Smith of Baldwinvile, Stephen C. Smith of Athol, Daniel T. Smith Ashby, Dennis Smith, and a daughter Kathleen M. Couture of Fitchburg, two brothers Robert...

Fitchburg - Donald L. Courtney, 81 passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 16, 2019. Donald was born in Fitchburg to the late John and Viola Mae (Glidden) Courtney. He was predeceased by his wife Gertrude (Porter) Courtney. Donald leaves behind a sister Mary Reeses of Lakeland FL, sister-in-law Joan Courtney, nieces Cynthia Cofer of Frostproof, FL, Kathleen Couture Fitchburg, Jerri Maillet of Fitchburg, and many great nieces and nephews.  Donald proudly served his country in the...

Fitchburg - Nancy A. (Ford) Anttila, 70 passed away June 10, 2019. Nancy was born in Fitchburg  and was a life long resident. Nancy  is survived by  her husband of 40 years Richard Anttila. She was predeceased by her father and mother John and Anna (Williams)  Ford,. Nancy leaves , a sister Mary Ellen and brother in law Denis Casey of Fitchburg, niece Kelly Casey, nephew Glen Casey, two great nieces Audrianna and Mariah, and a great nephew Zackary. Nancy will forever be...

Fitchburg- Jose L. Rodriguez 48, passed away at home on June 4, 2019. He was born in Juncos PR on November 19, 1970. He was predeceased by his wife of 21 years Evelyn (Cruz) Rodriguez. Jose leaves behind his father Ismael  Rodriguez, his mother Olga  Rodriguez, a step son Kevin Martinez, two brothers Edgar Rodriguez, Ismael Rodriguez Jr., sister Mayra Castro, five grandchildren Darius Martinez, Kayvana Martinez, Alanah Martinez, Kevin Martinez, Roselyn Martinez and many nieces and...

       Maria Estelle Haritos 71, died suddenly at home on April 16, 2019. She was predeceased by her parents George and Fotula (Sharas) Haritos.       Born on April 5, 1948 in Fitchburg, Ma. Where she ultimately completed her schooling and maintained a lifelong residency.      Maria was known for her kind and generous nature. She was loved by many and treasured those friendships.  Maria leaves a very close friend Diane Dougles of...

Leominster, Michael P. Demers, 34 With deepest sorrow, we announce that our beloved son Michael 34, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019.He will be sadly missed by all his family and all that knew him. Michael leaves behind his parents, John and Sandra (Smith) Demers, his daughter Brianna J. Demers whom he loved dearly, his two brothers Jamie and Matthew Demers and many aunts uncles and cousins. Michael loved all sports and motor GP racing and spending time with his daughter. Michael was...

Townsend Sarah A. Provencher, 62 Sarah Anne (Fay) Provencher (Sally) 62, passed away on Monday April 29, at Emerson Hospital in Concord after an illness. Sally was born in Concord, Ma. March 13, 1957, daughter of Irving and Shirley L. (Cutting) Fay. She grew up in Sudbury, and graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury High School in 1975, then attended Minuteman Vocational. She was a full time mom, and did catering for many years. Sally enjoyed snow skiing, camping, the beach, kayaking, Halloween and...

Fitchburg Zoitsa Mandilas, 82 Zoitsa (Todis) Mandilas, 82 passed away suddenly at home Friday Apriil 26, Zoitsa was born in Fourka Iperos, Greece on May 22, 1936, daughter of Demetrios and Agoro Todis. She immigrated to the United States on February 22, 1962. She married Nicholaos Mandilas December 2, 1962 and were married for 56 years.. She leaves her daughter Vasiliki  of Fitchburg and her son and daughter-in-law Demetrios and his wife Diamantoula Mandilas of Burlington.Two...

Fitchburg Marcelino Colon, 93 Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather Marcelino Colon, 93, formerly of Fitchburg died Friday April 19, at Oakland Grove Health Care Center in Woonsocket, R.I. Marcelino was born in Junco, Puerto Rico, son of Silvano and Rafaela (Rodrigues) Colon. . He leaves his sons Josue of Fitchburg, Victor of Leominster, Marcelino Of Pennsylvania, Orlando of Florida and Javier of Puerto Rico  Marcelino also leaves his daughters Luz D. of Worcester, Iris of Leominster...

Fitchburg – Iris Gonzalez Reyes, 69 passed away April 15, 2019 at Fitchburg Health Care. Iris was born in Jayuya Puerto Rico, daughter of Maria Reyes.  Iris leaves behind four sons Armando Rivera, Jose Rivera, Danny Torres, and Alexis Cruz all of Fitchburg. Iris also leaves three daughters Iris Garcia, Gloria Maria Rivera, of Fitchburg and Olga Rivera of Puerto Rico. In addition, Iris leaves 21 grandchildren. She will forever be remembered as enjoying the simple things in life...