Memorials

Donald "Shoey" Schuster     1941  -  2010


Donald "Shoey" Schuster, 68, of Leominster, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Leominster Hospital.

Donald was born on September 2, 1941, son of the late Frank and Irene (DeLodge) Schuster. He was a 1960 graduate of Leominster High School, where he starred on the baseball team. He later attended Becker Junior College, where he received a degree in Accounting. In the 1960's, he was a disc jockey for TAG, where people would gather to dance and socialize in the Leominster Town Hall.

He worked as an accountant for the Nielson Molding Company in Groton and Townsend for 25 years, and also as a driver for the Mart Bus Company.

His passion in life was golfing at the Monoosnoc Country Club, where he was a member for over 40 years, and competed in many tournaments. He also loved Mohegan Sun, and receiving free gifts, but most of all, he loved his family and friends.

Donald leaves his first wife, Donna Bilodeau; former wife, Lillian Martin; a son, Todd Schuster; a daughter, Leslie Schuster; a sister, Linda Rutledge; two half sisters, Charlene Nosar and Janice Carby.

Calling hours will be held in Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Rd, Fitchburg on Saturday, July 31, 2010 from 9:00 A.M. 12:00 Noon. A celebration of his life will be held at the convenience of the family.
 

Gail Ann Moynihan       1942  -  2010

Gail Ann Moynihan 68 of Leominster passed away suddenly on April 6, 2010 in Leominster Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1942 in Fitchburg, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Katherine (Yez) Moynihan. Gail graduated from Leominster High School in 1960. She worked at Foster Grant Co. for over twenty years and then later for Dr. Ronald Tourigny. Gail was a friend to all who knew her, she loved to travel, and spend time with family and friends. Gail was an avid Elvis fan. She especially loved caring for her feline family, and all wildlife that crossed her path. She leaves behind her loving sister Mrs. Joanne Tarka of Leominster, an Aunt Mrs. Julia Busby of Connecticut, her nephew Dr. Edward Tarka and his wife Lori of Connecticut, her nieces Mrs. Kathryn McBrine and her husband Dennis of Connecticut, and Mrs. Kristen Raupp and her husband Mark of Leominster. Also to share the loss are the lights of her life her great nephews and nieces Connor, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Trevor, Sean and Jack, as well as cousins and dear friends. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hudson. www.Wright-RoyFuneralHome.com

 

Gail Ann Moynihan      1942  -  2010

Gail Ann Moynihan 68 of Leominster passed away suddenly on April 6, 2010 in Leominster Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1942 in Fitchburg, MA. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Katherine (Yez) Moynihan. Gail graduated from Leominster High School in 1960. She worked at Foster Grant Co. for over twenty years and then later for Dr. Ronald Tourigny. Gail was a friend to all who knew her, she loved to travel, and spend time with family and friends. Gail was an avid Elvis fan. She especially loved caring for her feline family, and all wildlife that crossed her path. She leaves behind her loving sister Mrs. Joanne Tarka of Leominster, an Aunt Mrs. Julia Busby of Connecticut, her nephew Dr. Edward Tarka of Connecticut, her nieces Mrs. Kathryn McBrine of Connecticut, and Mrs. Kristen Raupp of Leominster. Also to share the loss are the lights of her life her great nephews and nieces Connor, Taylor, Kaitlyn, Trevor, Sean and Jack, as well as cousins and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday April 10, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wright-Roy Funeral Home 109 West St Leominster. There are no calling hours. Burial will be in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Hudson. http://www.Wright-RoyFuneralHome.com/

Gail E. Breau      1941 - 2009

Gail E. Breau, 67 years old, of Leominster, died peacefully Monday, July 27, 2009, surrounded by her family in Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. She is survived by her brother Charles M. Breau of Clinton, her nieces and nephews Shelley Hynes, C. Michael Breau, Derek Breau, Joseph Santucci, Jodi VrushoChristopher, Shaun Santucci, Anthony Santucci and Steven Santucci and several great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Carole A. Santucci in 2005. Ms. Breau was born in Fitchburg on August 7, 1941, daughter of Charles I. and Dorothy F. (McGowan) Breau and was a life long Leominster resident. She was a member of St. Leo's Church in Leominster. Gail had most recently worked at the Wal-Mart in Leominster. Previously she had worked in the office of Dr. Richard Comeau, then for over 20 years at the C&T Warehouse and for over 10 years at Fraticelli Oil Co. all in Leominster. Burial was in St. Leo's Cemetery.

Lee N. Allen      1942  -  2009

Lee N. Allen, 66 years old, of Leominster, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his sister Judith M. Allen of Albuquerque, New Mexico, his daughter Martha Rivera of Fitchburg, his 2 stepsons, Alex Rivera and Juan Rivera both of Leominster, his niece Laina Meli of California, his nephew Ian Meli of Monument Beach, Cape Cod, and 3 grandnephews.

Mr. Allen was born in Leominster on April 7, 1942, son of Charles E. and Audrey (Nye) Allen and was a life long resident. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1960 and had owned various rental properties in the area. Lee enjoyed traveling, deep sea fishing and working on his rental properties. He was an avid and faithful Boston Red Sox fan. Burial was in Evergreen Cemetery.

Ronald Bruce Kennedy     1942 - 2007

Ronald Bruce Kennedy passed away in Niceville Florida earlier this year.

Ron was bone June 23 1942, son of Ralph V and Adah R. Kennedy, both deceased. He has a younger brother David A. Kennedy in Niantic ,CT. and a younger sister Susan E. Anastasia in Plymouth, MA.

He left many cousins, uncles and aunts throughout the country but his favorite was Bruce Kennedy from Ohio.

He left a close friend Richard Kullman from Lunenburg, MA. Ron went to Wentworth Institute in Boston, MA graduating in 1962 with Associates in Mechanical Engineering. He lived in Connecticut before moving Florida.


Submitted by David A. Kennedy, LHS 63
Leela Petricca Beaulieu     1943  -  2007

Leela L. Beaulieu, 64, died at home on Saturday, April 14, 2007, following a long, courageous battle with breast cancer.

She was born March 26, 1943, in Leominster, to Esther Tocci Petricca and the late Dominic Petricca. She attended St. Leo’s Catholic School and graduated from Leominster High School in 1960. In 1965, she was united in marriage to Peter G. Beaulieu. Leela and Peter Beaulieu have owned and operated their own business for 25 years. A dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, Leela Beaulieu was involved in her children’s schools, president of the local parent teacher’s association and active in politics. Also a loving caregiver and loyal friend, her home was a gathering place for family and friends.

Leela is survived by her husband of 42 years, Peter; son, Skeeter Beaulieu; daughters, Lilarni Beaulieu, Lacee Wainio, and Ladene Jahner; three grandchildren, Jairus and Sapphira Jahner and Leela Wainio; her mother, Esther Petricca; two brothers, Leonard Petricca and Laurie Petricca; and her sister, Ginger Arsenault. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.  Burial was in St. Leo’s Cemetery.

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