Memorials
Robert H. Pulsifer   1937 - 2008

Robert H. "Mouse" Pulsifer, 71 years old, of Fitchburg, formerly of Leominster died Friday, June 20 at the Highlands in Fitchburg. He is survived by his daughter Stephanie Canonica, his son Christopher Pulsifer, his companion Claudette Owen, his brother Elmer Pulsife, his two sisters Lois Malone and Phyllis Stebbins, his grandson Jeremy Canonica and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers Donald Pulsifer and David Pulsifer. Mr. Pulsifer was born in Lowell on June 8, 1937, son of Elmer and Mildred (Harvey) Pulsifer and had lived in Leominster most of his life. After graduation he joined the U.S. Marine Corp.. He had worked in the shipping department at the former Union Products in Leominster for 37 years.

He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.

John “Jack” Freda

1937 - 2007

John Thomas Freda, 71, of 29 Merriam Parkway, formerly of Leominster, died on the 17th hole at the Kettle Brook Golf Club in Paxton with his friends.

He was born on Nov. 7, 1936, in Leominster, son of the late Joseph N. and Cecile (Thibodeau) Freda. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1955, where he played center on the football team. He served in the United States Marine Corps in Paris Island. He and his wife, Marie, worked side by side in their businesses, Jack and Marie’s Coffee Shop,& Freda’s Pizza, both in Leominster, for many years, and, later, Jack and Marie’s Coffee Shop in West Fitchburg. He also worked at Bob’s Store.

Jack was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and he loved boating and deep-sea fishing. He also played saxophone. Golf was his passion; he was a lifelong member of 46 years of Monoosnoc Country Club, where he was Seniors Club Champion and shot multiple holes in one.

He leaves his wife, Marie (LeBlanc) Freda; two sons, Daniel and Anthony, a daughter, Donna Fontaine, a brother, Robert & sister, Carol Cormier. seven grandchildren and a great-grandson. He was predeceased by his brother, Joseph N. Freda.

 Burial was in Saint Cecilia’s Cemetery.

James M. Kinsella    1938 - 2007

James, of 78 Orchard St., died peacefully at home on Friday, September 28. He had suffered lung cancer for 15 months.

He was born in Leominster, the son of the late James and Helen (LaBelle) Kinsella. He was a 1957 graduate of the University of Massachusetts, Stockbridge School. After the National Guard, he worked at Foster Grant Co. In 1983, he and his wife, Susan, founded their own plastic brokerage business, Domino Enterprises Inc.

Jim was a member of the Society of the Plastic Industry and the Oak Hill Country Club. Golf was his favorite sport, and he loved the challenge of the game.

He worked as co-chairman for the Central Massachusetts Jimmy Fund Golf Tournament for the past 16 years and in February 2007, Jim was awarded the Ken Coleman Extra Mile Award for his outstanding support.

He leaves his wife of 27 years, Susan (Macey) Kinsella & sons, James, Mark, Patrick and Thomas, and his sister, Carol Serina. He leaves seven grandchildren, James, Jonathan, Nicole, Sara, Christine,  Katie and Jon; his four great-grandchildren, Jade, James, Jillian and Christian. His sister, Helen Kinsella, predeceased him.

Burial was in St. Leo’s Cemetery.

John Lemoine    1937 - 2007

John (Jack) Lemoine, 70, died on Sept. 26, at home in Orlando, Fla., after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Jack was born in Leominster on July 2, 1937, son of Sylvio and Millie Fini. He served in the Army after graduating from Leominster High School, after which he lived in the Los Angeles area for several years, working as a general contractor before returning home to Leominster in 1965. A longtime local craftsman and business owner until retiring in 1997, he was an avid pilot, golfer and skier. He was also a staunch Red Sox and Patriots fan.

Jack was predeceased by his loving wife of 46 years, Judith A. (Green) Lemoine, and is survived by his sister, Shirley (Fini) Silverthorne and three children, John Lemoine, Lance Lemoine, and Tristan Wakstien; and nine grandchildren, Carissa Seminoff, Candace and Cassandra Lemoine, John Lemoine, Rachel, Renee and Marcus Lemoine, Tyler and Chelsea Wakstien; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Green.

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