Leominster - Bernard A. Dignard, 97, of Spring Hill, Florida formerly of Leominster, MA, died November 25, 2022 in Spring Hll, Fl, after a brief illness.  He was born in Leominster, son of the late Joseph and Regina (Richard) Dignard.  Mr. Dignard was a graduate of Leominster Saxton Trade High School.  He served in the US Navy from 1943 until 1946, attaining rank of V-6.  Bernard was a Signalman on the USS Hornet.  Bernard had worked at Standard Tool and Die for...

Leominster - Marie Germaine (Chevarie) Richard, 80, of Leominster, died November 22, 2022 in Jewish Healthcare Center, Worcester, after an illness.  She was born February 9, 1942, in St. Ignace, NB, Canada, daughter of the late Naziare and Suzann (Gallant) Chevarie.  Marie was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish and the Templeton Fish and Game Club. She is survived by two sons; Mark Richard and his wife Jane of Worcester and Daniel Richard and his wife Christine of Florida and...

Westminster - Richard E. Girardin, (“Dick”) of Westminster passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Tuesday, November 15th, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jeanne (Graboski) Girardin of Westminster; his son, Michael Girardin of St. Petersburg, Florida; his daughter, Shelby Chait and her husband Matthew of Simsbury, Connecticut, and his grandson, Logan Chait. He also leaves his sister Carol Leite and her husband George of...

Fitchburg - Ruth E. (Place) Dube, 71, of Fitchburg, MA, died November 10, 2022 in HeatlhAlliance Hospital, Leominster.  She was born July 10, 1951, in Gardner, MA, daughter of the late Frederick and Evelyn (Sweeney) Place.  Ruth was a graduate of Fitchburg High School and also Fitchburg State College.  She had worked as a Social worker and Substance abuse counselor for Luk Crisis Center.  Ruth was a member of St. Leo's Church, Leominster and of St. Bernard's...

Leominster - Elizabeth “Betty” (White) Benoit-Breault, 88, of Fitchburg, MA, passed peacefully on November 3, 2022 with family by her side. She was born in Fitchburg on April 12, 1934 to Thomas and Cirena (Cochlin) White. She was predeceased by her husband of 28 years, Yvan Benoit, with whom she lovingly raised 6 children. She was also predeceased by Robert “Bob” Breault, her husband of 20 years. Others who preceded her in death were her son Gary Benoit; grandson...

Joseph N. Fraticelli, 92, passed away peacefully at home, on November 1, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born in Leominster on September 22, 1930, a son of the late Lorenzo and Jennie (Micciantuono) Fraticelli of San Giovanni, Foggia, Italy and Leominster, MA.   He was a 1948 graduate of Leominster High School. He earned an associate degree in accounting from Becker Junior College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University and a...

Fitchburg - Robin A. Bilodeau, 56, of Fitchburg, MA, died October 29, 2022, in Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, after an illness.  She was born in Leominster, MA, January 31, 1966, daughter of Robert R. Bilodeau and Linda M. (Levesque) Bilodeau.  Robin worked for Verizon as a directory assistant for 25 years.  She loved to read Inspirational and Motivational Books, going shopping and especially her dog, Cinnamon, who was everything to her. Robin is survived by...

  Lancaster - Rosiland M. (Cullinane) Carr, 71, of Lancaster, died peacefully October 5, 2022, in Leominster under loving care of her family.  She was born November 4, 1950, in Concord, MA, daughter of the late Cornelius C. and Margaret M. (Gallagher) Cullinane.  Mrs. Carr owned and operated Custom Printing and Design in Leominster. Rosiland is predeceased by her husband of 43 years; Robert W. Carr,  survived by her two sons; Robert Carr and Jillian...

Leominster - Bernard L. Vaillette, of Leominster, passed away on October 5th, 2022 at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital, after a brief illness.  He was born in Leominster on December 9th, 1918, the son of Wilfred  Vaillette and Delia (Cote) Vaillette.  Bernard was one of eleven children.  He was a sergeant in the Army Air Force. He was a member of the American Legion as well as the Leominster Senior Center. He leaves his wife of 78 years, Irene (Maguy) Vaillette,...

Leominster - Donald E. Carter, 88, of Leominster, died peacefully October 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 19, 1934, in Leominster, son of the late Edward and Blanche (Cote) Carter.  He was a graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1952.  He served in the Naval Air Reserve for 8 years. Mr. Carter was a tool and die maker and later owned DEC Associates, molding plastics.  He was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish, Knights of...