Leominster -  Jane Marie Maguire, 76, of Leominster, died June 5, 2023, in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a brief illness. She was born on June 23, 1946, in Leominster, the daughter of the late Paul J. and Alice J. (Marquis) Maguire.   She began her impressive educational career as an English teacher at the junior high level before she ultimately became the head of the English department and then Assistant Principal of Leominster High School. She was a member...

Leominster - It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved mother (Mae), Maria Hortense De Freitas Camacho (age 79) on June 1st, 2023, at Lowell General Hospital after a long battle with Alzheimer disease. She leaves behind her husband Fidelio Camacho of 57 years, her three children, Paulo Camacho and his wife Lee-Ann Camacho, Charles Camacho and his wife Rosa Camacho, Debbie Camacho, and her husband Geoffrey Holt. She also leaves behind 4...

Leominster - Viola G. Cyr, Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 21 ,2023 at home, with family by her side.  The daughter of Henry and Phoebe (Thibeault) Dube, she was born July 6th, 1926 in St. Agatha, Maine. She married Alphy Cyr on June 28th, 1949. Viola attended the Caribou school system and was employed at the Caribou Birdseye food processing plant. After her marriage, she dedicated her life to her home and family. Her family and...

June V. Draleaus (Nutting) 79 years old, died peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Umass Memorial Hospital. June was born in Leominster, October 3, 1943. She was the daughter to the late Everett and Gena (Pirro) Nutting. She grew up in Leominster, attended Lancaster St School, May A Gallagher School and Leominster High School. She worked at Tucker Warehouse as the Production Scheduler for 19 years until they closed. She also worked at United Plastics and then...

Fitchburg -  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mario Bratkon, 76, of Fitchburg, who died on May 20, 2023.  He was born July 4, 1946, in Leominster, MA, son of the late Alexander and Theresa (Lanza) Bratkon.  Mario proudly served in the US Army, Co C 1 BN, attaining Rank of Sp4, while in Germany. He was the owner of Mario's Auto in Fitchburg for over 30 years. Mario leaves behind one son: Jamie Bratkon, his fiancee, Kerri Frost, her son Owen Frost,...

Leominster - Charles R. Ouellette, 94, of Leominster died May 19, 2023 in Life Care Center of Leominster.  He was born May 26, 1928, in Leominster, son of the late Charles N. and Rose (Rousseau) Ouellette.  Charles attended Saxton Trade School.  He served four years in the Naval Reserves. He worked for Meade Paper for many years, then he decided to start his own business doing all kinds of carpentry work.  He always enjoyed helping people.  Charles married his wife...

Leominster - Charles W. Martin Jr. 88, of Leominster, MA, died peacefully on May 16th, surrounded by several members of his family.  Charles was born in Port Washington, NY on June 16, 1934.  Charles was the son of Dr. Charles W. Martin Sr. and Elizabeth Campbell Martin.  Charles is survived by his sister, Gail Lawson of PA and his five daughters; Sheryl Martin-Moe of Oakland, CA, Cindy Engelhardt-Greatshell of Providence, RI, Gail Martin Schmidt of Bristol, CT, Nanci Roberts...

Patrick F. Delaney Jr., 90 of Leominster, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in Leominster Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Patrick F. Delaney Sr. of Fall River and the late Claudia LeClair of Duxbury.  He attended Coyle High School and then went to Providence College earning his degree in Biology and Chemistry.   He then earned his PHD in Biology and Biochemistry from Brown University. ...

It is with profound sadness that we announce Lorna L. Bolio, age 56 of Leominster, MA, passed away May 1, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a long courageous battle with breast cancer. Born January 29, 1967 in Fitchburg to Robert L. and Judith J. (Halligan) Bolio. Lorna graduated from Leominster High School in 1985. Having a deep and profound passion for helping and caring for others, Lorna became a CNA and spent her professional career providing exceptional medical care and treating every...

Fitchburg - Arlene M. Landry Wiitala (Fitchburg, MA) passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, April 26th, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital. Arlene was born on October 20th, 1964, at Burbank Hospital in Fitchburg, MA, and lived in Fitchburg for most of her life. Arlene leaves behind her mother, Sharon Goyette Uusitalo of Fitchburg, her father Roy Landry Sr. (Jackie) of Fitchburg, her four sons; Dylan Thomas Landry of Kansas City, MO, Nicholas Wiitala of Keene,...