Leominster - Alice E. (Chiarelli) Refrigeri, 90, of  Leominster, died January 18, 2019, in Sterling Village, Sterling, after a prolonged illness.  She was born in Boylston, MA,  February 21, 1928, daughter of the late Luigi and Chiara (Leoni) Chiarelli.  She was a graduate of Girls Trade School in Worcester, MA.  She worked at the Copper Kettle Restaurant near the Colonial Press in Clinton.  Alice, at the age of 19,  married her beloved husband Ugo at Holy...

Leominster - Felice P. Gabrieli, 94, of Leominster, died December 28, 2018, in Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA.  He was born June 29, 1924, in Leominster, son of the late Constantino and Mary (Casassa) Gabrieli.  He served in the US Army during WWII in Normandy, Northern France, Adrennes, Rhineland and Centeral Europe, and was held as a prisoner of war.  He received the World War II Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal 80 100 Hq, European African...

Leominster - Kenneth P. Barry, 76, formerly of Leominster, died December 21, 2018, in UMass Medical Worcester.  He was born June 30, 1942, in Queens,  New York, son of the late Albert and Ethel (Kresse) Barry.  Kenneth worked as a reconditioner at Matthews Motors, for many years. He is survived by one step-daughter; Noreen McGregor, two brothers; Dennis Barry of Leominster and Richard Barry of Florida, and one sister Eileen Lafferty of Arizona. A Funeral Service will be held...

  LEOMINSTER- Edwin J. Landgraf, age 95, passed away peacefully on December 17th.  Born in Paterson, NJ, on April 20, 1923, son of the late Joseph and Emilie (Zirk) Landgraf.  His family moved to Leominster in 1930.   He graduated from St Bernard’s High School in 1940 and received his teaching certificate from Fitchburg State College in 1972.  Mr Landgraf served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II and was stationed on the islands of Ulithi, Saipan...

Leominster - Louis F. Daigle, 87, of Leominster, died December 8, 2018, in HealthAlliance Leominster Hospital.  He was born, June 1, 1931, in Edmonton, NB, Canada, son of the late Fidel and Ozelie (Robichaud) Daigle.  Louis worked as a machine operator at Mohawk Wire and Cable Co.  He was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish. Louis is survived by one son; Denis Daigle and his wife Betty of Templeton, MA, one granddaughter; Vanessa Daigle, two sisters; Ida Melanson and...

Leominster: Sharon A. (Rousseau) Siciliano, 72, of Leominster, died Thursday, December 6, 2018,  in Life Care Center of Leominster.  She was born October 7, 1946, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Edmond and Constance (Brisson) Rousseau. Sharon leaves one son; Joseph E. Siciliano of Leominster, two grandchildren; Marissa Siciliano and Joey Siciliano, one sister; Judith Auger and her husband Robert of Florida, and one nephew; Steven Auger. Sharon's Funeral Service will...

Fitchburg: John E. Wiltshire, 73, of Fitchburg , died Wednesday, December 5, 2018,  in UMass Memorial Medical Center, Worcester.   He was born November 20, 1945, in Fitchburg, son of the late Romaine and Laura (Ordung) Wiltshire.  John worked as a floor boy at Victory Button. He is survived by his companion of 41 years, Merrilee Malce,  one brother; David Wiltshire of Leominster, along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was...

Leominster - Joseph G. Girouard, 90, of Leominster, died November 27, 2018, after a brief stay in Life Care Center of Leominster. He was born September 5, 1928, in Buctouche, NB, Canada, son of the late Joseph  and Josephine (LeBlanc) Girouard.  Joseph was a foreman at the former Union Products Co.  He was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish. Joseph is survived by his wife of 65 years,  Bertha (Nowlan) Girouard of Leominster, two sons; Raymond Girouard and his...

Leominster - Anne G. (Ethier) LaLiberty, 71, of Leominster, died November 26, 2018, at home with her family by her side.  She was born December 4, 1946, in Worcester, MA, daughter of the late Armand and Gertrude (DeLude) Ethier.  She was a graduate of St. Bernard's High School, Class of 1964.  Anne then attended Fitchburg State College, graduating  with the Class of 1968.   Prior to retiring, Anne experienced a very successful career in Real...

Leominster - William M. Simms, 47, of Leominster, died November 25, 2018, in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after a year long battle with cancer.  He was born May 16, 1971, in Santa Rosa, CA, son of Kenneth R. and Marie E. (Crowley) Simms.   William worked as a Job Coach for Seven Hills Foundation in Worcester.  He was a member of St. Leo's Parish and the St. Jean's Club.  He will be remembered as a truly selfless individual with a wicked sense of...