Lunenburg - Richard J.  "Harry"  Harrigan, 74, of Lunenburg, died September 15, 2019, at home with his wife by his side.  He was born March 30, 1945, in Leominster, MA.  In his youth, at age 12, he worked for his Uncle John Carberry at Carberry's News.  He was a graduate of Leominster High School.    He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the US Army, from 1967 - 1969,  attaining rank of SP4.  Harry worked  in the...

Leominster - Helen (David) Lancey, 90, of Leominster, MA died peacefully at home, September 14, 2019.    She was born April 19, 1929, in Leominster, daughter of the late Leon and Helena (Shea) David.   Helen is survived by three sons; Robert D. Lancey of Gardner, James M. Lancey and his wife Kathleen of Townsend, and Mark S. Lancey of Fitchburg, three daughters; Kathleen A. Shannon of Leominster, Cynthia M. Bovin-Lancey  of Leominster, and her late husband...

Alfred R. Aubuchon 69 of Lunenburg and formerly of Leominster died Monday, September 9, 2019, in his childhood home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 14, 1950 in Leominster, MA. and was the son of the late Roland and Victorine (LeBlanc) Aubuchon. He graduated from St. Cecilia Elementary School and Leominster Trade High School Class of 1969. He worked as a supervisor for many years for the Rand Whitney Company and just before retiring he worked for Weetabix...

Leominster - Gilles McGrath, 89, of Leominster, died August 26, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born September 1, 1929, in St. Isidore, NB, Canada, son of the late William and Emma (Hache) McGrath.  Mr. McGrath worked at Crowley Co., and also owned his own carpentry business.  He was a member of the Carpenter's Union.  He was an avid Bruins Fan.  Gilles also loved his music and played guitar and harmonica.   He is survived by...

Fitchburg - Leo C. Gravel, 93, of Fitchburg, died August 23, 2019, after being stricken ill at home.  He was born June 21, 1926, in Fitchburg, son of the late Alphonse and Lena (Leger) Gravel.  Mr. Gravel worked as a stockroom manager at Digital Equipment Co.  He had served in the US Army from Sept. 1950 through Oct. 1951, with the 70th Ord Sup Dep Co.    He had attained the rank of PFC and had received the Occupation Medal Germany. Leo is survived by ...

Merrimack, NH - Luise A. Yankowski-Beaudoin, 97, of Merrimack, NH, formerly of Fitchburg, MA, died August 22, 2019, in Hanover Hill Care Center, Manchester, NH.  She was born June 22, 1922 in Kummerspruck, Germany, daughter of the late Andreas and Emelia Schmidt.  Luise worked as an inspector at Foster Grant Co., for 34 years.  She loved to travel.  Her daughter has stated that if it would not have been for Luise, the family  would not have...

Leominster - Alfred "Fred" Brideau Jr., 75, of Leominster, died August 20, 2019, in Life Care Center of Leominster.  He was born March 17, 1944, son of the late Alfred J. Brideau Sr., and Yvonne (Poulin) Brideau.  Alfred worked as a carpenter in the construction industry for 20 years and then at Digital Equipment Corp. for 20 years. Fred had a deep love of music, particularly the guitar and  harmonica.  It made him happiest to share his love of music with...

Lancaster - Hector Cruz, 64, of Lancaster, MA died August 20, 2019 in UMass Medical Center, Worcester after an illness.  He was born February 3, 1955, in Humaco, Puerto Rico son of the late Rafael Cruz and Felicita Lozda-Burgos.  Hector worked as a computer technician for NEC Computers. He is survived by his mother; Felicita Lozda-Burgos of Puerto Rico, one son; Julio Aliciea of Hanson, MA, one daughter; Sandra Cruz and her husband Jose Aponte of Lancaster, MA, one brother;...

Lunenburg - James R. Raymond, 59, of Lunenburg, MA died August 19, 2019, in  Elliott Hospital,  Manchester, NH, from injuries sustained  in a motorcycle accident in Bedford, NH on August 15, 2019.  He was born April 6, 1960, in Greenville, Maine, son of of the late Leonard J. and Mycilla  (Marsh) Raymond-Megliola.  James was a gradaute of Mount Wachusett Community College Criminal Justice Program, receiving an Associates Degree.  He was a veteran of...

Fitchburg - Danielle M. Doiron, 35, of  Fitchburg, died August 16, 2019, in UMass Medical Center, Worcester.  She was born in Leominster, November 6, 1983, daughter of the late Howard Doiron and Sheila (Delorey) Doiron.  Danielle worked as a waitress and homemaker.  She loved to cook and spend time with her family.  Her children meant the world to her. Danielle is survived by her mother; Sheila (Delorey) Doiron of Fitchburg, two sons; Tyrell Tanner of Cranston,...