Henrietta J. Valente, 92 years old, of Fitchburg, passed away peacefully at The Highlands in Fitchburg. Henrietta was born July 2, 1929, in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Souza) Mazzarella. She leaves 3 sons, Salvatore F. Valente of Leominster, Robert C. Valente of California, and Alexander H. Valente and his wife Donna of Leominster. She has 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.  She was predeceased by her husband of 59 years, Fiorello C. Valente in 2008,...

Jane Ann (Cote) Fini ascended to glory peacefully on May 17, 2022, with her children around her. She always thought of others before herself and dedicated her life to her family and Catholic faith.   Jane was born in Leominster MA on June 12, 1937, to Lester R. Cote and Catherine M. Sullivan. Jane tragically lost her mother when she was 8 years old, and was lovingly raised by Lester, his sister Lillian, and Lester’s second wife Dorothy. Lester was blessed with more...

LEOMINSTER --- Joseph Michael Scola, 90 years old of Leominster, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16th, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Joseph was born on December 6, 1931 in Fitchburg, MA, son of Antonio and Donatta Scola. Joseph is survived by his wife, Patricia (Barry) Scola, son, Barry Scola and his wife Kelly Scola of Leominster, daughters Becky Scola and Judy Scola both from Leominster. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Amanda (Scola) Nisula, Joseph Gale, Sarah...

Carmine W. Tata, 77, of Leominster, passed away Sunday, May 15, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Carmine was born on October 5, 1944, in Leominster, and was the youngest son of  Constantino and Irene (DiMarzio) Tata, and was a lifelong resident of Leominster and attended Leominster High School. Carmine is survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda (Fiffy) Tata; son Scot Tata of Bellingham and sons Steven and Derek; daughter Debra Tata of West Boylston and son Lukas; son...

STERLING --- Tyler W. Simonds, 41, passed away unexpectedly on May 15, 2022, from injuries sustained in a fall at work. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, he passed at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Tyler was born on October 5, 1980, the son of Tom and Fran (Metzger) Simonds of Sterling. He was a graduate of Concord Academy, Vassar College, and St. John’s University School of Law. A “fearless defenseman,” Tyler played varsity lacrosse at both...

LEOMINSTER---Nikki A. (Ferruccio) Anderson of Leominster/Hudson passed away Saturday, May 14th unexpectedly in Leominster Hospital at the age of 65. Nikki was born on July 31,1956 in Marlboro, Ma. She was the daughter of John (Jack) Ferruccio and Nelda (DiEorio) Ferruccio. Nikki grew up in Hudson, Ma and graduated from Hudson High in 1974. While living in Hudson, she worked at Digital and the 99 Restaurant.  She later moved to Leominster.  Nikki enjoyed her 4 children, seeking out...

LEOMINSTER --- George A. Gallant, 69 years old, of Leominster, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 13th after a courageous battle with cancer. George was born on June 2nd, 1952 in Leominster to George J. and Gloria (Sambito) Gallant, and was a lifelong resident of the city. He was a 1971 graduate of the Leominster High Trade School, where he had numerous shutouts during a winning season as a varsity soccer goalie.   After graduation, George started...

  FITCHBURG --- Sandra (Sandy) Jean (Lancey) (Simonds) Merrill, 77 years old of Fitchburg, died peacefully in her home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, after a prolonged illness. Sandy was born in Fitchburg, MA on February 19, 1945, and was a lifelong resident. She graduated from St. Bernard's High School in 1963. She worked for 20 years at St. Bernard's Elementary School as the school secretary before working at First Eastern Mortgage as a loan originator.  She retired...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Carmen D. (Rivera) Fage, 74, of Leominster, died Saturday, April 30th, after losing her battle to dementia. Carmen was born July 22, 1947, in Puerto Rico, daughter of Carmen Rivera and the late Salvador Rivera. She was a member of the Leominster Central Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. She was an entrepreneur, working over the years on various projects and businesses. Most importantly, she worked alongside her husband, Rick, at...

LEOMINSTER--- Evelyn J. “GG” (Gauthier) Lutz, 97 years old of Leominster, died Friday April 29, 2022, in the Lifecare Center of Leominster, after an illness. Evelyn was born February 25, 1925, in Magog, Quebec, Canada, the daughter of Nelson and Clara (Rivard) Gauthier, and came to the United States (Leominster) in the 1940's. She is survived by her daughter Linda Fletcher of Leominster, 7 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and many great- great & great-...