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Thelma Fitzsimmons Obituary
Her husband of 37 years, Edward F. Fitzsimmons, died in 1978. She leaves a daughter, Carol A. Farmer and her husband Philip of Leicester; three sons, Walter E. Fitzsimmons and his partner Paula Daigle of Worcester, Robert F. Fitzsimmons and his wife Linda of Holden, and Brian M. Fitzsimmons and his partner Christine Sullivan of North Grosvenordale, CT; a brother, Arnold Record of Worcester; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by four brothers, Harold, Kenneth, Edward and George Whalen.
She was born in Burlington, VT, the daughter of George and Isabelle (Cross) Whalen and lived in Leicester for many years before moving to Worcester. Thelma was a former member of St. Joseph's Church, Cherry Valley.
The funeral services and burial will be private. There are no calling hours. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701. O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, is directing arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thelma Fitzsimmons
Jim and Donna Whalen
December 26, 2008
To Fitzy and Your Family.
Love lives on forever in the heart.
May you fine comfort in memories and strength in each other's love throughout this very difficult time.
Paul Miller
December 4, 2008
Walter,We are sorry for the loss of your mom,"death leaves a heartache no one can heal , Love leaves the memories no one can steal." Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Miller and Family
paula daigle
December 4, 2008
MOM we will miss the phone calls we had every day with you . but you will be in our hearts and prayers forever with all our love paula &walter
Paul & Marla Minichilli
December 4, 2008
Carol & Phil,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Pleas know that you are in our thoughts in prayers during this most difficult time.
Katie Novia
December 3, 2008
Carol,
I want to express my deepest sympathies for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jessica Mohamed
December 3, 2008
Carol.
We are so sorry for your loss. I know you will miss her, but you can take consolation in that you were always there for her and took good care of her.
Love
Jessie& Moe Mohamed
Phil Farmer
December 3, 2008
I will miss Thelma very much. She always made me feel like I was her fourth son. I'll always see her when I look at her daughter.
mike charland
December 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
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