Leominster - Wilfred D. "Wil" Lamb passed away on September 23, 2023, peacefully while at Sterling Village in Sterling, MA.  He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years,  Margaret Ann "Peggy" (Schumacher) Lamb, a son; Kevin Lamb of Leominster and his friend Bonnie Jablonski, three grandchildren; Keith Lamb of Las Vegas, NV, Heidi Lamb of Fitchburg, MA and Jeffrey Lamb and his wife Joanie of Clinton, MA, along with three great grandchildren; Brianna Soares and...

Gardner - Jane L. (Houle) Brown, 76, of Gardner, MA, died September 16, 2023, in Gardner Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Gardner, MA.  She was born June 13, 1947, in Leominster, daughter of the late Lillian (LeBlanc) Houle and Albert A. Houle.  Jane worked as a seamstress at Asher Pant Co., Leominster.  She was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish, Leominster.   Jane is survived by three daughters; Rebecca Walsh of Winchendon, Lisa Brown of Leominster, Christine...

Shirley - Cecilia Boissonneault (Cecile), age 73, passed away September 10, 2023, after a few years of declining health issues.  She was born in St-Pierre, Kent County, NB, Canada, May 10, 1950.  She was the daughter of the late Adelard LeBlanc and Louisa (Cormier) LeBlanc.  She was the wife of the late Germain "Frenchie" Boissonneault (2021). She leaves behind a son, Allain Boissonneault, a daughter and son-in-law, Natalie Brown and David Brown.  She leaves...

Simonne Marie (Soulliere) Vezina, 87, of Marco Island, Florida (formerly of Leominster, MA), passed away on March 21, 2016.  She was born August 20, 1928, in Leominster, Massacusetts. Simonne was a housewife and a bookkeeper for Vezina Crane Service.  She was a member of the Newcomers Golf Group and loved sharing her knowledge of Marco Island history, having been on Marco Island since 1971.  Her hobbies were knitting very intricate sweaters, cross stitch, embroidery, reading,...

Marcel Gerard Vezina, 93, of Marco Island, Florida, passed away on November 23, 2018.  He was born on September 4, 1925 in Milford, Massachusetts. Marcel was a successful business man.  He was the founder of Vezina Crane Service located in Leominster, Massachusetts.  He loved children and taught welding at Leominster Trade School.  He was on the Board of Directors at Fitchburg Savings Bank, a member of Oak Hill Country Club and a lifetime member of the Elks, residing in...

Sacramento, CA - Louis M. Armillotti Jr, of Sacramento CA, formerly from Leominster, died August 5, 2023, in Sacramento, CA. He was born March 23, 1947, in Leominster, MA, son of the late Luigi and Elizabeth (Buttil) Armillotti. Louis was a 1965 graduate of Leominster High School. He then went on to honorably serve his country as a member of the United States Coast Guard during the Vietnam War. Later he worked for the State of California before retiring. Louis was an ardent supporter of...

Fitchburg - Hugo M. Paredes Vera, 43, of Fitchburg, died August 28, 2023, resulting from an accident at work.   He was born April 12, 1980, in Montevideo, Uruguay, son of Nelly F. Vera Alvarez and the late Miguel A. Paredes.   Hugo is survived by his mother; Nelly F. Vera Alvarez of Uruguay, five brothers; Luis Fernando Paredes and Miguel Paredes both of Fitchburg, and Wilson Paredes, Fajiana Paredes and Carlos Paredes all of Uruguay, along with two sisters; Gabriella...

Lunenburg - Raymond W. Houle, 86, of Lunenburg, died August 18, 2023, in River Terrace, Lancaster, with his family by his side.  He was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 28, 1937, son of the late Adelard and Laura (Gaudet) Houle. Raymond served in the US Air Force,1955 through 1958, receiving rank of A/2C.  Mr. Houle worked as a carpenter at Ft. Devens for 30 years.  He was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish. Raymond is survived by his wife of 65 years, Patricia (White)...

Leominster - Arline J. Ouellette, 88, of Leominster, died August 5, 2023, at Leominster Hospital.  She was born March 1, 1935, in Fitchburg, daughter of the late Paul A. and Emily (Dybas) Lakutis.  Arline graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1952.  She was an amazing seamstress and enjoyed sewing, knitting and crafts.  She worked at KMart and managed the fabric department.  Later, she worked at Tucker Housewares, until retiring in 1997. She was...

Leominster - Rene Albert Gendron died on August 1, 2023 at Rose Monahan Hospice House surrounded by his family. He was born on December 23, 1931 in Shirley Massachusetts, one of eight children born to Leo and Rene (Michaud) Gendron. He graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1950 where he played football and baseball. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1951 and served on the USS Severn and USS Benewah as an Engineman Second Class. He was a proud Korean War Veteran. Rene was a member of...