Jerica Mazzaferro, 48, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. LEOMINSTER -- Jerica Ann Mazzaferro, 48, of Leominster, died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston, after a brave battle with breast cancer. Jerica was born in Leominster, MA on March 27, 1971, the daughter of Joseph D. Mazzaferro and Carol A. “Tootsie” Mazzaferro. She leaves her son, Jasper J. Mazzaferro, two brothers, Joseph D. Mazzaferro Jr. and Matthew M....

LEOMINSTER --- Thomas M. Brown, 67 years old, of Leominster, died Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 in UMass Memorial ~ University Campus Worcester after a long battle with declining health. Thomas was born October 23, 1952 in Concord, MA. He was predeceased by his parents Edmond and Madeline (Granberg) Brown of Acton, MA. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Roberta M. (Poitras) Brown of Leominster. He leaves behind two sons Jeremy T. Brown and his wife Amanda of Gardner, MA and his son...

LEOMINSTER---Charlotte Kraemer Chase died on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Rose Monahan Hospice in Worcester. She was born in Clinton, MA, daughter of Carl and Paulina (Schlemmer) Kraemer. She is survived by a daughter Cynthia Swope of Tennessee; a son David Chase and his wife Kathleen of Worcester; three grandsons and their wives, Patrick & Leah, Matthew & Katie, and Alexander & Laura; three great grandchildren, Vinny, Haylee and Camryn Chase; and a sister Doris Westby of...

LEOMINSTER --- Albert J. Marcoux, who left St. Cecilia’s School in the eighth grade and then went on to found Marcoux Upholstery of Leominster, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, at his home in Leominster. He was 92. One of nine children, Mr. Marcoux was born in Leominster and spent most of his childhood on a farm on Pleasant Street where his parents, Joseph and Antoinette (Desrosiers) finally settled permanently after a series of moves within the city and also in various places in Vermont and...

LEOMINSTER---Leslie Stephen Tobin “Red” died peacefully on January 9, 2020. He was born on February 5, 1925 to Ethel (Stevens) and Harry Tobin in Milo, Maine. He attended schools in Milo and Brownville, Maine. Leslie joined the Navy in April of 1942 and was a ship’s cook until his separation in March 1946. After serving in World War II, he was called back to service during the Korean War in April of 1951 and served until July 1952. In addition to his cooking skills, he was...

LEOMINSTER --- Irene (Lanciotti) Tasca, 92 years old of Leominster, died Thursday, January, 9, 2020 in the Highlands in Fitchburg. Irene was born September 19, 1927 in Leominster the daughter of Nazzareno and Mary (Orsini) Lanciotti. She leaves 2 sons, Robert Tasca and his wife Marcia of Minnesota, Anthony Tasca III, of Ohio; 2 daughters, Diane Tasca and Maria Clark both of Ashby; several brothers, sisters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Irene was predeceased by her husband Anthony...

HUBBARDSTON---Debra J. (Mullan) Bailey, 67 years old of Hubbardston, formerly of Leominster, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, after an illness. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 45 years, Charles C. Bailey; two daughters, Brooke E. Tomlinson and her husband Heath of Dudley and Caitlin A. Normington and her husband James of Townsend; sister Susan Marceau; stepsisters Kathleen Brow and Karen Barry; stepbrother Kevin Barry; grandchildren Zachary and Morgyn Hanks, Hunter and...

LEOMINSTER - Dawn S. Weld, 74, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020. Dawn was born in North Adams, daughter of Doris and Charles S. Canedy. She graduated from Drury High School and graduated from Rittners School of Floral Design in Boston. She and her husband could be found planting and pruning their beautiful flower garden almost every weekend for many years. She loved to read, and her passion was exploring National Parks. To the delight of all around her, she loved to make beautiful...

Eugene Joseph Capoccia February 28, 1947 - January 3, 2020 Eugene J. Capoccia passed away unexpectedly, in Naples, FL in the company of his wife Melissa (French) on January 3rd, 2020. Born in 1947, Gene was the second of four sons of Anthony and Yolanda Capoccia, and grew up on their small family farm in Weston, Ma. Gene had a contagious zest for life and unwavering dedication to his family. He was known for his extravagant meals, love of travel, and the uncanny ability to get a bargain....

HARWICH --- The family of John (Jack) D. Shea Jr. announces his passing on Monday December 30, 2019 at the age of 57. Jack is survived by his wife of 30 years, Diane (Osborn) and his pride & joy, his daughter Melissa. He also leaves beloved cousins, nephews and nieces as well as many cherished friends. Jack was predeceased by his parents John D. Shea Sr. & Mary (Zadroga) Shea. Jack attended St Bernards High School, graduated from Syracuse University and earned a Masters from...