All Obituaries

Kyle passed unexpectedly on Sunday 11/28/2021. He left behind 3 brothers, William Clapper lV, Trent Bourque, Brett Clapper and 2 sisters, Carolynn Cochran and Kristina Cochran, a father William Clapper III, a mother Andrea Crowder, a stepmom Michelle Clapper, a son Colton Clapper, his girlfriend of many years Isabella Oliveira, 2 aunts Doris Clapper and Pamela Crowder Wilkinson, a grandfather William Clapper Jr, one niece, two nephews and many cousins  His infectious laugh, nonstop...

Fitchburg  Maxine L. Benson,80, Died peacefully at home, with her family at her bedside. Maxine was born in Fitchburg, May 5, 1941 and was a lifelong resident.  Maxine was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great  grandmother. Maxine is survived by her children Tammy Devarney, Donnalee Scott, Paula Germain, Michael Benson and his long time partner Cheryl Kaddy, Michelle Freeman and her husband Gary and Faithann Soucier and her husband...

Sheila F Ford (Bennett) Loving Wife, Mother, Grammy Fitchburg-Sheila F Ford 68 Passed away peacefully November 14, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. She leaves her beloved husband of 50 years, Raymond Ford SR. Her daughter Marjory Ford, son Raymond Ford JR and his wife Holly, daughter Melissa Figueroa and her husband Elisamuel Figueroa SR also her niece that she raised Amanda Ford she was a second mother to Corrissa Figueroa. Her pride and joy grandchildren Elisamuel Figueroa JR,...

Marc P. Shepard   Marc P. Shepard, 64, of Fitchburg, MA, passed suddenly on November 13, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1957, in Leominster, MA, son of Roger and Jane (Faulkenham) Shepard. Marc attended school in Lunenburg, Class of 1976. He worked as an auto mechanic, and chef. He took pride in his cooking skills and his ability to fix just about anything. Marc is survived by his spouse, Lisa Lehtonen of 26 years, his sister Michelle Shepard, a brother, Roger Shepard, Jr.,...

Leominster  Alice (Flannagan) Dicker Johnson, 86, passed away Tuesday November 9, after an illness. Alice was born in Clinton November 27, 1934  daughter of Lawrence and Doris (Cadorette) Flannagan. She grew up In Clinton and graduated from  Clinton High school in 1951 and participated in basketball, softball and swimming. I 2008  Alice was predeceased by her husband Norman C. Johnson of Leominster in  2008 and her daughter Shelly...

James Ernest Luchford lifelong Fitchburg resident   James Ernest Luchford, lifelong Fitchburg resident passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 25th at the Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner MA. Born September 24, 1952 to William T. and Nancy E. Luchford. Although Jim passed away in 2018, his services will be combined with his twin sister June DiFranco of Gardner, who passed away Wednesday November 3, 2021 after an illness. They leave 2 surviving brothers; Thomas...

Gardner June DiFranco, Born June Nancy Luchford, born 9/24/1952. Passed away on November 3, 2021 after an illness. June attended Fitchburg High School, with a degree in Child Development from Mount Wachusett Community College Gardner. June worked as a Teacher’s Aide with preschool children at MOC in Gardner, Ma. June was prior employed at Mentor and Beacon Communications. June loved her family and the children at the MOC preschool in Gardner Ma. June loved family gatherings,...

Fitchburg   Beatrice I. Porell, 95  Mother, Grandmother, Great grandmother  Beatrice I. “Bea” Porell, 95, died Tuesday October 26, at Leominster hospital. Bea was born in Fitchburg, January 11, 1926, daughter of Charles and Elizabeth (Bird) Reynolds. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Gary C. and Denise Porell, her daughter Patricia L. Rivetts, Her brother and sister-in-law Edward  and Grace Reynolds. Six grandchildren and...

Bashir Uddin Mehmud 78 Bashir Uddin Mehmud, 78 passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, after an illness, at home surrounded by family. Bashir was born in Gujrat, Pakistan, son of Mian Muhammad Din and Ghulam Fatima Din.  Long time Fitchburg city resident and activist who moved to the city in 1982. Ran for at-large city councillor and ward 4 councillor during his time. Also served as president of the local chapter of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community and marched honorably during the July...

West Townsend  Elaine F. Aho, 76 Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother Elaine F. (Frenette) Aho, 76, died unexpectedly, at home on Monday September 20.  Elaine was born in Peterborough, NH February 15, 1945, daughter of Gerard and Blanche Louise (StPeter) Frenette. She grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner high school. Elaine was a stay-at-home mom raising her sons, considered a 2nd mother to many, Meme Waldo to others, the “neighborhood mom” of Elm...