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Gielsomima M. "Jessie" Gagnon

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Gielsomima Gagnon Obituary

Gielsomima 'Jessie' M. Gagnon lifelong resident of Fitchburg; 92 FITCHBURG Gielsomima "Jessie" (Fortunato) Gagnon, 92, formerly of 29 Merriam Parkway, died Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Hillcrest Nursing Center in Fitchburg. She is the wife of the late Raymond Gagnon who died in 1994. Jessie leaves two sons, Raymond Gagnon of Virginia, and Richard Gagnon of Woodstock, VT; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rachel Mazzilli of Florida, Josephine DiTomasso of Weymouth, and Mary Boucher of Lancaster; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by four brothers, Dominic Fortunato, Daniel Fortunato, Michael Fortunato, and Pasquale Fortunato, and one sister, Carmella Dondero. She was born in Fitchburg, on December 15, 1915, a daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (Suozzi) Fortunato. She worked for Commonwealth Plastics and Dupont's. She lived in Fitchburg all of her life, and was a member of St. Anthony di Padua Church. GAGNON A Graveside Service will be on Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. in the St. Bernard's Cemetery, Fitchburg. A calling hour will be in the Smith-Mallahy-Masciarelli Funeral Home, (www.masciarellifamilyfuneralhomes.net), 243 Water St. Fitchburg, MA from 9:00-10:00 a.m., Wednesday morning prior to the Graveside Service.

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Published by Sentinel & Enterprise on Oct. 20, 2008.

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Ashleigh Laclair

October 20, 2008

I am so saddend to hear that Jessie died. I was a student CNA recently at Hillcrest and spent my last day there talking with her. She stood out from all the residents there and I was honored to be able to talk to her. I wish her family all the best and thank you to Hillcrest and American Red Cross for letting me know this wonderful lady.

Lisa Fortunato (Pepper)

October 20, 2008

With sympathy - our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Jessie's family at this time of loss. Peace be with you all. With love, Lisa & Patrick

Celia (Mazzilli) Eurillo

October 20, 2008

Ray and Dick,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Jessie. She was quite the character, never knew what she whould say or do but she could make us laugh. She came down to Florida with me many years ago because she didn't want me to drive alone and she told me so many stories about great-grandma and the past. I will always cherrish that time with her, she was fun to travel with and I appreciated having her with me, it was quality time. We will remember you all in our prayers at this time of sadness. Our love to all of you.
Love you cousins,
Celia and Charlie

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