Leominster - Gerard J. "Jerry" Richard, 76, of Leominster, died March 25, 2020, at home with his family by his side.  He was born March 3, 1944, in Richibucto Village, NB, Canada, son of the late Andre and Ida (Richard) Richard.  Jerry owned and operated Richard Masonry for over 30 years.  He was a dedicated parishioner of St. Cecilia's Parish in Leominster for over 50 years, serving as Holiday Fair Set Up Crew Committee Chairman for over 30 years, assisting as a...

Leominster – Robert J. Allain, 87, of Leominster, died March 22, 2020 in HealthAlliance Clinton Hospital, Clinton, MA.  He was born January 30, 1933, in Leominster, MA son of the late Calixte and Josephine (Collette) Allain.  Mr. Allain received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Bentley College.  He owned and operated Henri J. LeBlanc Insurance Company for 20 years.  He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean War, attaining the rank of Specialist...

Fitchburg – John D. Nordstrom, 50, of Fitchburg, MA, died March 17, 2020 in HealthAlliance Hospital, Leominster.  He was born November 29, 1969, in Worcester, MA, son of Douglas Nordstrom and the late Emma (Bourque) Nordstrom.  He was a 1987 graduate of Monty Tech’s Electrical Program.  John enjoyed photography, fishing, cooking and playing golf.  He was an avid poker player and enjoyed playing in poker tournaments in Las Vegas and in Virginia.  He loved...

Leominster - Christina M. (Sacramone) Vickrey, 68, of Leominster, died peacefully at home with her family by her side, March 7, 2020.   She was born May 3, 1951, in Leominster, daughter of the late Rocco and Anna (Marrone) Sacramone.  She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren, dancing, and baking.  She also loved the ocean. Christy is survived by her husband of 44 years, Wayne L. Vickrey of Leominster, two daughters; Jennifer A. Vickrey and Melissa M....

Tennessee - Tara  E. Tanner, 46, of Tennessee, formerly of Leominster, died March 4, 2020. She was born August 7, 1972, in Manchester, NH. She enjoyed animals, playing video games and plastic canvas.  Her biggest pride was her daughter, Theresa Tanner. Tara is survived by her mother Josephine "Josie" (Pirro) Coleman and her husband John Coleman of Gardner, one daughter; Theresa Tanner of Gardner, MA, one brother; Robb Tanner and his wife April of...

Leominster - Francis Angelo “Frank” Filippone, age 84, died peacefully March 2nd, 2020 at LifeCare Center in Leominster Frank was born in Boston and grew up in Brookline, Massachusetts, attended Edward Devotional School and graduated from Brookline High School and Boston University.  Frank served 4 years in the U.S. Army.  He met and married his wife of 54 years, Martha Majer in 1964. He then began a long broadcasting career that started at WARE radio in Ware, MA with...

Leominster - Joshua M. Ledford, 30, of Leominster, died February 28, 2020.  He was born February 7, 1990, in Fitchburg, son of Crystal Ledford.  Joshua worked as a car technician in the automotive industry. He is survived by his mother; Crystal Ledford of Leominster, one son; Jayce Michael Ledford and his mother Lori Nurnberger both of Fitchburg, two sisters; Arilyn Soto Sanchez and her husband Anthony Soto Sanchez of Leominster and Aurora Boateng of Leominster, his...

  Louis M. DeAmicis, 78, of Leominster, passed away suddenly on February 18, 2020, surrounded by his loving family.  Louie was born on February 20, 1941, the son of Mario and Mary (McInerney) DeAmicis.  He was a 1959 graduate of Leominster High School where he excelled as a two way lineman for the Blue Devils.  Upon graduation, Louie entered the United States Navy and served as a Signal Man, Second Class Petty Officer on the USS Bulwark during the Cuban Missile...

Leominster - Doris L. (Courtemanche) Boucher, 103, of Leominster, died February 18, 2020, in The Highlands, Fitchburg.  She was the last of nine siblings.  Doris was born February 13, 1917, in Fitchburg, MA, daughter of the late George and Emma (Provencal) Courtemanche.  Mrs. Boucher was a member of St. Cecilia's Parish, and the Leominster Senior Center. She is survived by two sons: Robert Boucher and his wife Cheryl of Leominster and Joseph R. Boucher and his wife...

Leominster- Bernard "Bernie" R. McNeill, 83, of Leominster, MA died in UMass Medical Center Worcester on February 13, 2020 following complications of a stroke. Born December 19, 1936 in Leominster, he was the son of William and Gertrude (Landers) McNeill and lived here all of his life. He attended Julie Country Day School and graduated in the first graduating class of Notre Dame High School in Fitchburg in 1956. He entered the Air National Guard in service to our country. He...