Memorials
Byron "Barney" H. Wood               1942  -  2009

Byron "Barney" H. Wood, 66 years old, of Brooksville, FL, formerly of Leominster and Spencer, died Sunday, June 7, 2009 in his home after an illness. He is survived by his wife Brenda (Conner) Wood, 3 daughters, Kimberly Wood of Minnesota, Amanda Wood Brown of Florida, and Melanie of Worcester, 2 sisters, Lillian Clay of Winchendon and Nancy Keefe of Leominster, a brother David Wood of Leominster, 7 grandchildren, Lindsay Brown Gibson, Nicole Brown, Ashley Brown, Keith Brown, Jr., Brandon Heon, Peyton Roy, and Maisie Brown, and 2 great grandchildren, Xzarias Heon and Bradley Gibson.

Barney was born in Leominster, on November 15, 1942, son of Byron H. and Lillian (Ellis) Wood, Sr., and had lived in Florida the past 8 years. He graduated from Leominster High School in 1962 and had owned and operated the former Barney's Mobil Station in Leominster for many years, before retiring in 2000. He was a member of St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Leominster and the Nature Coast Corvette Club in Brooksville, FL.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 10 am in the Silas F. Richardson & Son Funeral Home, 106 West Street, Leominster. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Leominster. Calling hours will be held on Friday, June 12, 2009 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.

Marcia A. (NASH) Dykes

1943  -  2009

Marcia A. (Nash) Dykes, 65 years old, of Leominster, died in her home Friday, January 9, 2009, after an illness. She is survived by her 5 daughters, Arlene Thibodeau, Edith King, Mary Brooks, Barbara Hurley and Pamela Day, her son, Wallace Dykes, Jr., her 3 sisters, Brenda Gilmour, Gail Melanson and Karen Smith; her brother, Brian Nash and 8 grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 brothers, Bruce Nash and Fred Nash.

Marcia was born in Leominster, on May 14, 1943, daughter of Fred and Marjorie (Ellis) Nash, and was a lifelong resident. Marcia enjoyed Bible reading with her friends, spending time with her grandchildren, and was an avid Boston Red Sox fan. She had a great sense of humor.

 

Mary J. (Briscoe) Therrien

1944 - 2008

 

Mary J. (Briscoe) Therrien, 63, of 21 Old Brook Road, Leominster, died Sunday Jan. 13, 2008 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born on July 10, 1944 in Omaha, Neb., and was the daughter of Robert L. and Josephine (Urban) Briscoe.

Mary earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Worcester State College. She worked for H&R Block for 25 years starting in Leominster before becoming the assistant district manager and working in Worcester. She loved to travel and enjoyed her weekends at the campground.

She is survived by her father, Robert L. Briscoe of Lunenburg; her husband of 37 years, Raymond H. Therrien of Leominster; a son, Matthew Therrien and his wife Chaba of Easthampton; a sister, Elizabeth Raikowski of Leominster; a grandchild, Emerson Therrien; many nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by two children, Mark Therrien and Karen Therrien.

The funeral was be held on Thursday Jan. 17, 2008 from the Wright-Roy Funeral Home 109 West St., in Leominster, and burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery.

 

 

Sandra P. (Hembrow) Hickey-Boissoneau

1944 - 2006

Sandra P. (Hembrow) Hickey-Boissoneau, 61, of 220 Merriam Ave., Leominster, died Sunday, Aug. 20, in HealthAlliance/Leominster Hospital. She was born on Sept. 15, 1944 in Leominster, the daughter of Robert and Margaret (Laudon) Hembrow.

After graduating from Leo’s Beauty Institute, she opened Shear Perfection, and was the owner and operator of the salon for 40 years. She was a member of St. Anna Parish in Leominster, the Leominster Art Association and Wachusett Ski Club.

Mrs. Hickey-Boissoneau is survived by her husband, Robert L. “Larry” Boissoneau, of Leominster; two sons, Dean J. Hickey of Shrewsbury and Jason T. Hickey of Palm Springs, Calif.; two daughters, Kelly A. Marciano and Bethann Hickey, both of Leominster; two stepsons, Lawrence Boissoneau of New Hampshire, and Robert Boissoneau of Leominster; a stepdaughter, Leslie Foster, of Leominster; one brother, Robert Hembrow, of Fitchburg; and 14 grandchildren.

James D. Salvi

1943 - 2006

James “Jim” D. Salvi, 62, of 4 Anthony Road, died Thursday, July 14, in his home after an illness.

Born May 26, 1943 in Leominster, he was the son of the late Europeo and Eda (Tocci) Salvi. for Digital. He also owned Salvi’s Barber Shop in Leominster with his father and continued to enjoy barbering after he sold the shop.

He is survived by Mary (Champagne) Salvi; his wife of 35 years, his children Scott Salvi and Lisa Falk of Leominster; his brother, Richard Salvi, his two sisters, Carol Serafini and Marcia Keogh, all of Leominster; his grandchildren, Caulin and Colby Falk, and Madelyn Gracie Salvi; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral was held July 18 at the Brandon Funeral Home and he was buried in St. Leo’s Cemetery.

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