Leominster -  Richard W. Moniz, 68, of Leominster, died May 20, 2018, in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster, after being stricken ill.  He was born August 2, 1949, in Wareham, MA, son of Theophilus and Judith (Araujo) Moniz.    He proudly served his country in the US Army from Feb. 1969 thru Dec. 1971, attaining the rank of SP4.  He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 Device, Vietnam Service Medal, 1 Overseas Bar,...

Leominster - James A. Russo, Sr., 91, of Leominster, died May 20, 2018, surrounded by his family,  in Vibra Hospital, Leicester, MA, after an illness.  He was born in Chelmsford, MA, November 7, 1926, son of Vincenzo and Anna (Esposito) Russo.   Mr. Russo worked as a barber for 40 years, at the former Fort Devens Base.  He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the US Navy from 1944 thru 1946, attaining rank of Seaman, First Class.  He was...

Leominster - Sandra A. Conti, 72, of Leominster, died May 19, 2018, in Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, after an illness.  She was born June 18, 1945, in Leominster, daughter of  the late Paul and Rita (Bilodeau) Conti.  Sandra was a graduate of Leominster High School and Leominster School of Nursing where she earned her degree as an LPN.  She worked at Leominster Hospital, the former Burbank Hospital, Fitchburg, and many area nursing homes, including Life Care...

 Paul E. Doyon, 60, of Fitchburg, died May 16, 2018, in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster,  after being stricken ill.  He was born January 8, 1958, in Leominster, son of the late Ernest and Sally (Demers) Doyon.  He worked as an auto mechanic. Paul is survived by his companion and mother of his son, Cindy Herold of Fitchburg, his son Corey Herold of Leominster, and four grandchildren; Abbey, Adrian, Cameron and Corey Jr. Besides his parents,...

Leominster - Laura "Flora" Leger, formerly of Leominster, passed away peacefully at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly in Albany, NY, on May 9, 2018 at the age of 88.  Born June 3, 1929, on her family's farm in Saint-Ignace, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the 11th child of 20 (yes, 20) of Joseph Francois and Marie Madeleine (Gallant) Richard. Flora was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne and sang in St. Cecilia's Church Choir.  She loved to knit,...

Leominster - Joseph A. Corliss, 76, of Leominster, died May 9, 2018, in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, after an illness.  He was born March 16, 1942, in Leominster, son of the late Wayne A. and Louise (Hurtubise) Corliss.  He served in the Army National Guard.   He worked for the Worcester County Sherriff's Department for several years, Holden Sand & Gravel and also for Holman Construction.  He was a one term Ward 2 City Councilor for the City of...

Leominster - Robert J. "Bob" Dussault, Sr., of Leominster, MA passed away on May 2, 2018 at the Life Care Center in Leominster, after a brief illness.  He was 97 years old. Bob was born in Westboro, MA and raised in Fitchburg, MA where he graduated from Fitchburg High School, Class of 1939.  He then joined the U.S. Army and proudly served his country as Technician Fifth Grade Anti Tank Company 314th Infantry 79th Division member in Central Europe and...

Leominster - Stephen W. O'Malley, 66, of Leominster, died peacefully at home with his family by his side, on April 30, 2018.  He was born May 15, 1951, in Clinton, MA, son of the late William J. and Irene J. (Zona)  O'Malley.  He was a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1969.  Stephen served in the US Navy April 1971 thru May 1973, attaining rank of E-3.  He received the National Defense Medal. Stehen worked at Advance Cable Tie in Gardner,...

Leominster - Leonard J. Mallard, 82, of Leominster, died  April 24, 2018, in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.  He was born December 15, 1935, in Fitchburg, son  of the late Frederick C. and Mary (LaDue) Mallard. He was a high school graduate and served in the US AirForce from Feb. 1954 through Oct. 1957.  Lenny worked as a tool & die maker for Banner Mold and Lolli Mfg. both in Leominster.  He was a member of Leominster Knights of Columbus #406, the Foggia...

Leominster - Raymond R. LaFrance, 93, of Leominster, died April 21, 2018, in HealthAlliance  Hospital Leominster.  He was born December 12, 1924, in Leominster, son of the late Donat and Alice (Maxfield) LaFrance.  Mr. LaFrance was a high school graduate and also a graduate of Worcester Technical Trade School.  He served in the U.S. Army  during WWII as a combat engineer with Company B 49th Engineer Combat Battalion, attaining the rank of PFC.  He...