All Obituaries

Fitchburg Thomas J. Whitney Sr. Father, Grandfather, Great grandfather, great-great grandfather  Thomas Jefferson Whitney Sr. 93, died peacefully at home Wednesday December 29 surrounded by those he loved and those who loved him back dearly.  Thomas has gone home to be with her Lord and those family members whom he has missed for many years. Thomas was born in Lynnfield, Ma on January 10, 1928, son of Newell and Ruth (Lashua) Whitney. Thomas leaves his daughters that all...

Worcester  William J. Curtin,69  William Joseph Curtin, 69, died on Monday December 27 at the Fitchburg Health Care Center after an illness. William was born in Stoughton November 26, 1952, the son of William F. and Lorraine T. (Mahoney) Curtin.  William was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving in the Vietnam era. He had been employed as a surveyor.  William leaves his very close friends Holly Gabriella and Richard Jolycouer.  Graveside services with military...

It is with very heavy and saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Mary Mae (Tattersall-Cordio) King, on December 8, 2021. She passed suddenly, at her home of 30 years. She was born on March 7, 1930 to Ernest Tattersall and Evelyn Cox Tattersall in Hanover NH. She is survived by her children Elaine M Perez and her husband Angel Perez of Fitchburg, MA, Anthony H Cordio Jr. and his wife Irene Cordio of Fitchburg, MA, Bessie DeShiro and her hand...

Fitchburg Betty M. Gemma, 67, was called to her heavenly home on Monday December 6. Betty was born in Fitchburg, October 8, 1954, daughter of Sherman Sr. and Florence (Walker) Knight and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Fitchburg High School. Betty was a Personal Care Assistant and specialized in personal home care.   Betty leaves her husband Donald R. Gemma , her daughters Rebecca Winter, Debbie Gemma, Jennifer Gemma and Valerie Gemma. Also, her brother James...

Joycelyn (Elsie) Harding, was born October 11, 1938 on the beautiful island of Trinidad where she lived most of her life. She later migrated to the USA to be with her daughters. Sadly, on Saturday December 4, 2021 she departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father. On July 11, 1960, Joycelyn and Donald first met and later got married in 1975. They lived together in Trinidad for sixty-one years. Elise lived a fulfilling life as a mother. She is survived by her husband Donald Harding and...

Gardner, Fitchburg  Marlene M. Craigen, 61, of Gardner formerly of Fitchburg died at Wachusett  Manor  Rehab and Nursing Center in Gardner on Thursday December 2.  Marlene was born in Gardner, daughter of Charles and Lorraine (Whipple) Boisvert, She grew up in Gardner and graduated from Gardner High school.  Marlene worked for many years as a cashier at Market Basket in Fitchburg and later in the housekeeping department of local nursing...

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...

Fitchburg  Adam Scott Kinosian, 54, passed away unexectedly at home on Monday November 22. Adam was born In Ayer October 22 1967, son of Doc and Helen Carol (Sawyer) Kinosian.   Adam is survived by his sons Adam Scott Kinosian 2 and daughter-in-law Heather Kinosian  and Nicholas Kinosian. His daughter Kiarra Kinosian. His companion Cindy Laroche.  Adam also leaves his brothers David Kinosian and Guy Kinosian and his sister Lori Shea. His...

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,...