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Class  of  1966  Memorials

Donna A. Pelkey 1947  -  2011

Donna A. Pelkey, 64 of Leominster, died December 8, 2011 in Leominster Hospital. She was born March 1, 1947 in Leominster, daughter of Raymond and Pauline (Cadrette) Pelkey. She was a graduate of Leominster High School Class of 1966. Donna worked as a Medical Billing Clerk. She was a member of Our Lady of the Lake Parish, the Choir at St. Leo's Church and Our Lady of the Lake Parish Choir, taught CCD at St. Leo's, and was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella.
Donna is survived by her daughter Melissa Monahan of Springhill, FL, a brother Raymond M. Pelkey of Leominster, a sister Cheryl Ann LeBlanc of Lunenburg, and a grandson Jaron Isaac.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Leo's Church, 128 Main St., Leominster. Burial will follow in St. Leo's Cemetery. There are no calling hours.

Gerald “Jerry” D. Bergeron 64 of Leominster died Wednesday June 22, 2011 in UMass Medical Center in Worcester. He was born on August 25, 1946 in Leominster, MA and was the son of Raymond and Della (St. Jean) Bergeron. He worked as a Millwright Carpenter and was one of the owner’s of Crim Construction. He was a member of the Leominster Sportman’s Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 477 in Leominster, Knights of Columbus Council # 406, and the Local Carpenter’s Union (Worcester). He is survived by his wife of 17 years Jane A. ( Gorham ) Bergeron of Leominster, a daughter Lori Bergeron of Leominster, a step-son Gary R. Russell and Judia Gallant of Leominster, a step-daughter Holly Fitch, three brothers Ronald Bergeron, Stanley Bergeron, and Larry Bergeron, a sister Arlene Enright, three grandchildren Kylee Fitch, Gianna Russell, and Jacob Russell.

The funeral will be held on Saturday June 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Wright-Roy Funeral Home 109 West St Leominster, Burial will be in St. Leo’s Cemetery in Leominster, Calling hours will be Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

Rocco G. Candiello 63, of Leominster passed away at Brigham and Women's Hospital Tuesday, April 19, 2011 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Tocci Candiello; their two children, Christopher (Julie) Candiello, Colleen (Richard) Bagley; sister Doreen (Dave) Tucker , grandchildren, Jack Bagley, Lauren Bagley, and Rocco Candiello, and several nieces and nephews. He was the son of Louis "Candie" Candiello, and godson to Leslie and Cecile Carr.

Rocco was born in Ayer and raised in Leominster, where he excelled at football. He was a member of the Air Force and served as a medic during the Vietnam War. He was a long time employee of Digital Corporation, where he worked as a manager in Human Resources. He was a long serving member of the Knights of Columbus, and an avid sports fan who loved the Red Sox.

Nonno, as known by his grandchildren, was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was a devout Catholic who was very strong in his faith, especially in the face of his long battle with cancer, and his life long struggle with Multiple Sclerosis. Rocco was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was eternally optimistic in the face of adversity, meeting each new challenge with tenacity and strength. He was dedicated to his family and friends, and he was sincerely loved and admired. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all who knew him.

Burial was in St. Leo's Cemetery.

Joseph V. McGee 1947  -  2010

Joseph V. McGee, 63 years old, of Fitchburg and a longtime resident of Leominster, died Monday, February 22, 2010, in HealthAlliance-Leominster Hospital after being stricken ill at home. He is survived by his wife of 17 years Denise M. (Fournier) McGee, his daughter Kerrie Tarbell of Leominster, his son Jay McGee, his two stepdaughters Rebecca Sadowski and Tabitha Walsh, his sister Lisa Walsh and her husband Brian, his two brothers, Albert McGee and his wife Ann and Kevin McGee and his wife Judith, and several grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother Elizabeth A. (Bernard) LaPlume in 2008.

Mr. McGee was born in Leominster, and had lived in Minnesota for two years, before returning to this area two years ago. He had most recently worked as a Warehouse Manager at R.U.B., Inc. in Shakopee, MN.

Burial wasin Evergreen Cemetery.

Mr. Arthur B. Armstrong 1947  -  2008

Arthur B. Armstrong 60 of 128 Fourth Street in Leominster died May 8, 2008, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on June 19, 1947 in Leominster; Massachusetts was the son of Arthur B. and Frances (McCaffrey) Armstrong. He was a United States Air Force Veteran of the Vietnam Era having attained the rank of Sergeant. Mr. Armstrong was an air traffic controller for the Air National Guard, before his retirement. He is survived by his two sons Neil Armstrong, and John Armstrong, and their mother Nancy Fong Armstrong, one brother Robert “Erma” Armstrong and his wife Sandra, four sisters Judy LaFontaine, Robin Armstrong, Kathy Krongl, Polly Armstrong, several nieces and nephews.

Burial was in St. Leo’s Cemetery in Leominster.

Barbara passed away on July 3, 2007, while staying with her sister in North Carolina. She is going to be cremated there and transported back here for a mass at St. Leo's Church. Her ashes will be spread at Rye's Beach per her request.