Memorials
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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. |
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John
“Jack” Freda
1937 - 2007 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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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