Fitchburg - Donna (Kirkwood) Bratkon, 73, of Fitchburg, died May 18, 2022, at home with her family by her side.  She was born October 6, 1948, in Fitchburg, MA, daughter of the late Robert and Shirley (Lunderville) Kirkwood.  Donna was a graduate of  Leominster High School. She had worked at Workers Credit Union as a teller for many years. Donna leaves behind her husband of 52 years; Mario J. Bratkon of Fitchburg, one son; Jamie Bratkon, her grandson; Antonio...

Leominster - Sean Patrick Breheney, 48, passed away Thursday March 17, 2022, at his home in Leominster. He predeceased his mother: Emily Breheney of Leominster MA. Sean is survived by his brother: Daniel Breheney of Leominster, a stepsister; Nanette LaFleur of Leominster, and two step nephews; John-Paul LaFleur and David LaFleur. Sean was born and raised in Leominster, son of Thomas and Emily Breheney (Worrall). Sean was a graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1991, and a...

Naples, FL - Marie A. (DeFazio) Foppiano, 89, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Leominster, died December 10, 2021, in Vistas Hospice, Naples, FL.  She was born May 23, 1932, in Boston, MA, daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Claudio) DeFazio.  Marie was a self-employed accountant.  She was a member of St. Anna's Parish, Leominster.  Marie loved visiting churches and attending Mass.  She also enjoyed going to casinos,  Marie was predeceased by...

Leominster - Felice "Tony" A. D'Agostino, 87, of Leominster, MA passed away peacefully at home on May 13, 2022, with his loving family by his side.  He was born on October 20, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Leominster. Tony graduated from Saint Bernard's High School and Fitchburg State College.  He worked for many years alongside his father, Joe, the Hot Dog Man, and eventually at Joe's Lunch on North Main Street, Leominster.  Later on he finished...

Oxford - Scott D. Leahey, 46, passed away on May 6, 2022 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA  He was born in Leominster, MA on November 12, 1975, son of Maureen (Tisdale) and Wayne D. Leahey.  Scott attended Leominster Public Schools and graduated in 1994.  He worked for Swissturn USA in Oxford, MA for 25 years and was highly regarded by his superiors and co-workers.  His hobbies included playing video games and spending time with his dog, Moxie. Scott is...

Leominster - Darlene Spencer, 63, of Leominster, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2021, after a long and courageous battle at Leominster Hospital. Darlene was born on February 22, 1958 to Helen Mitchem (nee Watters) and Henry Rossi, in Providence, Rhode Island.  Darlene spent much of her childhood traveling the country and world, living on different military bases.  She enjoyed going to the beach with her mother and spending time on her brother's boat, sailing the...

Leominster - Gerald Joseph Doiron passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 4, 2022.    He was born March 2, 1944, in Moncton, NB, Canada, the son of the late William and Eva (Arsenault) Doiron.  Gerry retired in 2012 after spending 25 years working as a union plasterer, and long time employee of Pelletier Construction.  He took great pride in his work and valued a strong work ethic.  Gerry's zest for life and his passion for music, friends and...

Leominster - Barbara E. (Harvey) Casacca, 79, of Leominster, died May 2, 2022, with her family by her side,  at home after an illness.  She was born June 12, 1942, in Leominster, daughter of the late Wilfred and Margaret (Enger) Harvey.  Barbara was a high school graduate, received her Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree and went on to teach at May A. Gallagher Junior High School as a science teacher and also had taught in the Ayer school system.  After that she...

Leominster - Leo H. Aubuchon, 83, of Leominster, died April 30, 2022, after being stricken ill at home.   He was born January 26, 1939, in Leominster, son of the late Roland and Victorine (LeBlanc) Aubuchon.  Leo had worked as a machinist at ITT Wire and Cable in Clinton, for many years.  He was a member of Holy Family of Nazareth Parish. He enjoyed sports, watching and playing in his younger days. He never missed a chance to see his children and grandchildren's...

                                MEMORIAL SERVICE INFORMATION A Memorial Service for Mr. Sleeper will be held Saturday, June 4th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Masonic Hall, 16 Thorndike Street, Fitchburg, MA.  All are welcome! In lieu of flowers, a donation in his memory may be made to: Shriners Hospitals, Leominster United Methodist Church or American Heart Association. Leominster - Richard S....