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Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home
106 West Street, Leominster, Massachusetts

~ Kenneth R. Keogh, 20

Kenneth R. Keogh, 20 years old, of Leominster, died in Leominster, Tuesday, November 18, 2008 from injuries he suffered in an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents Kevin Keogh and Donna Paquette of Leominster, his maternal grandparents Carol (Daughney) Ciccone of Fitchburg and Richard Paquette of Fitchburg, his paternal grandparents Robert and Natalie (Whitney) Keogh of Leominster, his uncles and aunts Randy and Michelina Keogh of Colorado, Steven and Marie Keogh of Leominster, Pamela Keogh of Leominster, Chris Paquette of Pennsylvania, Robert Paquette of Fitchburg, Carole Ciccone of Fitchburg, Patricia and Joe Chirco of Fitchburg, and Tina and Steve Osborn of Leominster and several cousins.

Kenneth was born in Leominster on August 6, 1988 and attended Leominster Schools. He recently had worked at the Blue Marlin Restaurant in Leominster. He was a member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Leominster, was a former member of the Leominster Sportsmen's Club, and had played Pop Warner Football in his youth. He enjoyed dek hockey, skateboarding and playing basketball with his friends.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2008 at 10 AM in the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 from 5-8 PM in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

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~ Dorothy "Dot" A. (Burgess) Richardson

Dorothy "Dot" A. (Burgess) Richardson of Leominster, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2008 in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital.

Dot was born in Leominster, the daughter of Dana M. and Maude N. (Murphy) Burgess. She graduated from Leominster High School in the class of 1950, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She was also a member of the High School Band.

She was employed by Digital Equipment Corporation as a Human Resource and Benefits Manager at Powder Mill Road in Maynard, retiring in 1992.

She was involved with the Leominster National Little League for many years, serving as secretary to the league. She also managed an instructional team of eight year olds, who were just starting their Little League careers. She was instrumental in the building of the press box, refreshment stand and rest rooms at the Northwest Little League Field. She volunteered for several years with the SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of the Elderly) program at the Leominster Senior Center.

Since her retirement she made several quilts from her own original designs. Most recently she spent her time designing needlework projects and stitching portraits of family members and friends in cross stitch. She was an avid sports fan following all the New England teams. She was also a fan of the NASCAR Cup Series, where she could see her grandson on TV on the pit crew for Dale Earnhardt, Jr. She was especially interested in Leominster High School sports teams and always watched the Little League World Series games.

She leaves two sons, Donald W. Richardson and his wife Karen of Leominster and Gregg D. Richardson and his wife Cheryl of Leominster, five grandchildren Chad Richardson, Megan Richardson, Nicole Richardson, DJ Richardson and CorrieAnn Gillen and six great grandchildren. She also leaves three cousins who were very close to her. She was predeceased by her eldest son, David C. Richardson in 1996.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 1 PM in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. There are no calling hours. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family witharrangements.

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~ Mary (Ladner) Boissoneau, 86

Mary (Ladner) Boissoneau, 86 years old, of Leominster, died Tuesday, November 18, 2008, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter Barbara A. Bernard and her husband Stephen J. Bernard of Leominster, her 2 sons, James A. Boissoneau and his wife Sandra Boissoneau of Leominster and David B. Boissoneau and his wife Dawn R. Boissoneau of Leominster, her sister Margaret Drucker of Boothbay Harbor, ME, her sister-in-law Stella Ladner of California, 6 grandchildren, and her dog and best friend Peaches. She was predeceased by her husband John L. Boissoneau, Sr. in 1991 and her son John L. Boissoneau, Jr. in 2005.

Mrs. Boissoneau was born in South Gardiner, Maine, daughter of James and Corinna (Prescott) Ladner. She graduated from South Gardiner High School and had been a hairdresser in Gardiner, Maine before moving to Leominster over 60 years ago. She had worked at Sears in Leominster for several years and recently volunteered at Ginny's Thrift Shop in Leominster. She was a member of St. Leo's Church. Mary was always taking care of others and enjoyed helping people in need.

Her funeral will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster with a mass at 11 AM in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main Street, Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 from 5-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701 or to Ginny's Thrift Shop, 52 Mechanic Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
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~ Dorothy (Elliott) Ricker, 93

Dorothy (Elliott) Ricker, 93 years old, of 1 Arlington Street, Leominster, died Monday, November 17, 2008 at the Burbank Rehab Center in Fitchburg. She is survived by her daughter, Sally R. Flagg and her husband Philip N. Flagg of West Dennis, 2 granddaughters, Kathlyn F. Fini and her husband James Fini of Natick, and Heidi M. Flagg of Natick, 2 great grandchildren, Marcus Fini and Emma Fini both of Natick, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Thornton M. Ricker, in 1995, her son Wesley A. Ricker in 2006, her daughter-in-law Elizabeth Ricker in 2004, her grandson Philip J. Flagg in 1992, her brother Vincent Elliott in 2001, and her sister Vertine McKillop in 1990.

Mrs. Ricker was born in Fitchburg on December 23, 1914, daughter of Andrew and Mary Ann (Hackett) Elliott, graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1932 and had lived in Leominster for over 70 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and an active member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Leominster for over 60 years, where she sang in the church choir. She volunteered at Leominster Hospital for 43 years and had worked at the voting polls in Ward 5 for many years. Dorothy helped start the PTA at the former George Street School in Leominster. She was an avid sports fan and bridge player.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21, 2008 at 10 AM in the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 2-4 and 5-7 PM in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Philip J. Flagg Scholarship Fund, c/o Randolph-Macon Academy, 200 Academy Drive, Front Royal, VA 22630, or the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 26 West Street, Leominster, MA 01453.
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~ Emma Pauline M. (Bedard) Champagne, 76

Emma Pauline M. (Bedard) Champagne, 76 years old, of 161 West Street, Leominster, died Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Keystone Center in Leominster. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Joanne Hill of Colebrook, NH, Karen Tooker of Fitchburg, Lorna Matthews of Gardner, Melanie Tooker of North Hollywood, CA and Nadine Taylor of Clinton, 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 7 nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Champagne, her sister, Flora Morgan, and her longtime companion, Sammy Joe Strode.

Pauline was born January 3, 1932 in Gardner, daughter of Paul and Flora (Fournier) Bedard and had lived in Leominster for many years. She had worked as a Home Health Aide for several years and was a member of St. Cecilia's Church in Leominster.

All gestures fall short of expressing the love and life of the honorable Pauline. She was a caregiver by profession and this was the vocation she built her life around. She was insurmountably devoted to her family, always giving her heart and soul. Love and compassion were the ways of her life. Words can not express our gratitude or our loss.

Pauline's funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial will be in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Sunday from 2-5 PM in the funeral home.
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~ Louis "Mickey" Renzi, 79

Louis "Mickey" Renzi, 79 years old, died Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Keystone Nursing Center in Leominster. He leaves 2 sons, Clayton Renzi and his wife Rebecca of Lancaster, and Kelly Renzi and his wife Lori of Leominster, 3 grandchildren, Matthew Renzi, Ashley Renzi and Abigail Renzi, a great grandchild, Cody Renzi, 2 brothers, Settimio "Sam" Renzi of California and Renato 'Binz" Renzi of Leominster, 2 sisters, Regina Ciccolini and Tina Wright both of Leominster. He was predeceased by his daughter Joetta Renzi.

Mr. Renzi was born in Leominster on June 20, 1929, the youngest of 10 children. He graduated from South Lancaster Academy in the late 1940's and then attended Walla Walla College, where he received his bachelor's degree in education. He received his master's degree from Boston University. He taught at West Boylston High School and Atlantic Union College in Lancaster for many years. He was a sports enthusiast, loved to get autographs, and taught scuba classes for several years.

Funeral services will be private. A special thank you to all the staff at the Keystone Nursing Center in Leominster for the great care he received. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
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~ Alan P. Beaulieu, 44

Alan P. Beaulieu, 44 years old, of Fitchburg, formerly of Leominster, died October 28, 2008 in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Stacy M. Beaulieu of Leominster, his son, Paul A. Beaulieu of Leominster, 2 sisters, Paula A. Kaiser of Winchendon and Patti Petrich of Olympia, WA, and his granddaughter, Elysia M. Cornier of Leominster.

Mr. Beaulieu was born in Leominster on March 29, 1964, son of Paul H. and Margaret (St. Cyr) Beaulieu and had lived in Fitchburg for the past several years. He was a graduate of Leominster High School and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He had worked as an oil burner technician for Ouellette & Wheeler Heating Co. in Fitchburg for several years.

A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 8, 2008 in the Unitarian Universalist Church, 15 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be private. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family with arrangements.

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~ Albert E. Valliere, Jr., 64

Albert E. Valliere, Jr., "Big Al", 64 years old, of Leominster died Tuesday, October 28, 2008 in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital after an illness. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Jean M. (DelleChiaie) Valliere, his mother Welthy (Burns) Valliere of Leominster, 2 sons Keith A. Valliere and his wife Denise Valliere of Leominster and Daniel J. Valliere and his companion Lisa Iwaniuk of Leominster, 2 brothers Dean Valliere of Leominster and Bruce Valliere of Shrewsbury, 2 sisters Lois Wortley and Sharon Davi both of Leominster, 5 grandchildren Tyler Valliere, Alyssa Valliere, Kayla Valliere, Ashley Valliere and Kassidy Valliere, several nieces and nephews.

Mr. Valliere was born in Fitchburg on November 23, 1943, son of Albert E. and Welthy (Burns) Valliere, Sr., and was a life long resident of Leominster. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1961. He had worked at the former Union Products in Leominster for 15 years before managing Big Al's Package and Variety Store in Ashby for over 27 years. He was a member of the Leominster Sportsmen's Club and was a longtime scorer at the Leominster Adult Softball League. Big Al was an avid collector of baseball card and guns.

Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. The Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Patricia J. Dombrowik

~ Patricia J. (Lamkin) Dombrowik, 69

Patricia J. (Lamkin) Dombrowik, 69 years old, of Leominster, died Saturday, October 25, 2008 at UMass Memorial Medical Center-University Campus in Worcester after a brief illness. She is survived by her husband of 47 years Frederick L. Dombrowik, 3 daughters Elizabeth A. Rocheleau and her husband Jeffrey Rocheleau of Leominster, Brenda L. Tonry of Leominster, and Kristen E. Moquin and her husband Brian Moquin, M.D. of Upton, 2 brothers Bernard Lamkin of Leominster and John Lamkin of Townsend, her mother-in-law Catherine (Cahill) Dombrowik of Leominster, 9 grandchildren Alexander Rocheleau, Nicholas Rocheleau, Christopher Rocheleau, Kaitlyn Rocheleau, Hannah Tonry, Olivia Tonry, Jake Tonry, Adam Moquin and Kara Moquin.

Mrs. Dombrowik was born on October 16, 1939 in Fitchburg, daughter of Vincent and Eileen (Keating) Lamkin and had lived in Leominster for the past 47 years. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg in 1957 and was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Church in Leominster. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster with a Mass at 10 AM in Our Lady of the Lake Church, 1400 Main Street, Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 from 5-8 PM in the funeral home.
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M. Lorraine Marcoux

~ M. Lorraine (Jenness) Marcoux, 79

M. Lorraine (Jenness) Marcoux, 79 years old, of Leominster, died Tuesday, October 21, 2008 at the LaChance Nursing Center in Gardner after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Roland J. Marcoux, her daughter Alex (formerly Lisa) Marcoux of Littleton, CO, 2 sons Daniel R. Marcoux and his wife Tracy Marcoux of Ashby and Joseph A. Marcoux of New York City, 2 sisters Theresa Radford of Hudson and Patricia Leger of Fitchburg, 3 grandchildren Preston Marcoux, Crystal Marcoux and Timothy Marcoux, nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by 3 brothers Frank Jenness, Rev. Roy Jenness and Robert Jenness.

Mrs. Marcoux was born in Fitchburg on August 14, 1929, daughter of Guy W. and Florida E. (LaFleur) Jenness and was raised by her aunt Lilia LaFleur. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School in Fitchburg and had lived in Leominster for the past 51 years. Lorraine had worked as an accountant for the Town of Shirley for many years. She also had worked at Nasoya, Main Street Motors, and Cipolla Ford all in Leominster. She was a member of St. Cecilia's Church, the Leominster Senior Center and was a former member of Holy Family of Nazareth Church. She enjoyed playing bingo and playing games with her grandchildren.

A funeral will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster, with a mass at 11 AM in St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic Street, Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery, Leominster. A calling hour will be held on Friday, October 24, 2008 from 9:30 -10:30 AM in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to New England Hospice, 190 Derby Lane, Hingham, MA 02043.
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Arlene M. Scorzelli

~ Arlene M. (Serafino) Scorzelli, 74

Arlene M. (Serafino) Scorzelli, 74 years old, of Leominster died unexpectedly October 19, 2008 in her home. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Flanagan of Leominster, her son, Pat Scorzelli of Leominster, her sister, Joanna Marcoux of Leominster, 3 grandchildren, State Representative Jennifer L. Flanagan of Leominster, Erin L. Rivera of Leominster and Timothy J. Flanagan of Lincoln, RI, her great granddaughter, Isabella M. Rivera of Leominster, her former husband Pasquale L. Scorzelli of Leominster, several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her sister Jacqueline B. Richard in 1987.

Mrs. Scorzelli was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 1, 1934, daughter of Charles and Anne (Reppili) Serafino and had lived in Leominster most of her life. She graduated from Leominster High School in 1949 and had a very successful career as an executive secretary and business woman. She was a member of St. Anna's Church in Leominster. Arlene loved taking care of her flower garden, shopping and spending time with her sister. She was happiest when she was gardening or when she was with her children, grandchildren and great grandchild.

The funeral will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 from the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster, with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Anna's Church, 194 Lancaster Street, Leominster. Burial will be private. Calling hours will be Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 5-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to either the Leominster Education Foundation, 24 Church Street, Leominster, MA 01453 or the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.
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