LEOMINSTER – Maria ""Mary"" (Bernardi) DeCarolis, 88, of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 21, surrounded by family. Mary was born on July 28, 1934, in Corfinio, Italy, the Province of Aquila, the daughter of Vincenzo and Theresa (DiNinno) Bernardi.  She immigrated from Italy in 1948 and made her home in Leominster. She attended Lancaster Street School, where she made lifelong friends.  Mary worked at the former Foster Grant Company...

Michele (Mike) A. Rafaele, 67 years old, of Leominster, died suddenly, and unexpectedly Saturday, September 17, 2022. Mike was born on February 12,1955 in Leominster, the son of Archie and Rose (Zanghi) Rafaele, and, with the exception work related stints in Missouri and Virginia, was a lifelong Leominster resident. He was predeceased by his father, Archie, in 2002 and brother Monty in 2015. He leaves his son, Santino of Leominster, the love of his life and best friend Susanne Stead of...

Surrounded by the warmth of her beloved family, Ida Mae Fisher, 89, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 14, after a life filled with tight hugs, laughter, and love. Born in 1933 in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ida lived adventurously, refusing to conform to anyone’s expectations or conventionality. She followed her heart and was not afraid to take a leap of faith or begin a new chapter in unknown territory. As a young woman, Ida’s work as a nanny in the Pioneer Valley led...

In Loving Memory Phyllis Ann (Tourigny) Tisdale, of Leominster, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 13, 2022 of natural causes, at the age of 92. She is pre-deceased by her husband Ennis Leo Tisdale, Jr. and her parents, Edward and Irene Tourigny. Phyllis was born on January 28, 1930 to Edward and Irene Tourigny in Leominster. After graduating from Leominster High School, she married her high school sweetheart, Ennis Leo Tisdale, Jr. of Leominster and went on to have 3...

  LEOMINSTER --- James M. Flanagan 53 years old of Leominster, died Saturday September 10, 2022, at his home. Jim was born August 6, 1969, in New Rochelle NY, the son of John and Sandra (Potratz) Flanagan. Besides his parents, he leaves his wife Marybeth (Masciangioli) Flanagan, his son, Logan and daughters, Sarah and Jordan all of Leominster, his sister Sharon Rodriquenz and her husband Jack of Lunenburg, and Colleen Flanagan of Ashby.  He also leaves several nieces, nephews,...

Marjorie A. (Elven) Stenstrom, 82, of 5 Otter River Road, Winchendon went to be with the Lord, Thursday afternoon, September 8th, while at University of Massachusetts Memorial Hospital in Leominster, Massachusetts.  She was born on April 21st, 1940 in Preston, Washington and spent her youth there. She was the daughter of Charles and Jean (Nelson) Elven.   She graduated from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota and while she was attending there...

Leominster- Donald F. Monahan, 79, of Leominster, died unexpectedly Monday, September 5. Donald was born April 1, 1943, at Fort Devens Army Hospital, was raised in Jersey City, NJ and came to Leominster as a teenager. He was the owner of the former Don’s Carpet. Prior to that, he worked for Gariepy Furniture. He also worked at Selig Manufacturing for years as a young man. Donald was a hard worker and enjoyed landscaping on the side for many years. Donald was a Black Belt in Okinawan...

Lillian Mary (Crawley) D’Onfro, 91 years young of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 4, 2022 surrounded by her family after a life well lived and more importantly loved. Lillian was born on June 5, 1931 to Jessie (Cavanaugh) Mobley but was predominantly raised by her grandmother, Mary Cavanaugh of Leominster. For most of her life, she volunteered to serve others, often at her church of worship as well as local nursing homes. Everyone knew of her empathy and...

    Ruth F. (Harvie) Barrows (February 19, 1925 – September 4, 2022)   Ruth Barrows (97 ½ years young) went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 4, 2022, after numerous short stays at the hospital. It has always been our prayer that she would pass quickly with as little pain as possible.  God is good and faithful in all...

Helen M. (Rodriquenz) Seretto, 95, passed away surrounded by her beloved family on September 3, 2022, after a brief illness. Helen was born on April 2, 1927, in Fitchburg. She is predeceased by her daughter, Debra A. Seretto; her son, Michael A. Seretto; husband, Angelo J. Seretto; as well as brothers and sisters. Helen is survived by her daughter-in-law Diane L. (Goodale) Seretto of Leominster, her granddaughters; Alessandra (Seretto) Chryst and her husband James, Cristina (Seretto) DiVito...