Leslie Vaillancourt

Leslie Vaillancourt of Fitchburg; 55 FITCHBURG Leslie (Johnson) Vaillancourt, of Fitchburg, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at Keystone Nursing Home. Leslie was born June 25, 1954, in Leominster, the daughter of the late Richard E. and Marjorie (Sellars) Johnson. She was employed as a nail technician at Rituals Salon in Leominster. Leslie loved spending time outdoors, gardening, traveling, camping, social gatherings and family gatherings. She also loved jewelry making and arts and crafts, and spending time with her dogs. Leslie is survived by two sons, Justin "Gus" Vaillancourt of Fitchburg, and Jason Vaillancourt and his wife, Tia of Athol; her daughter, Melanie Robertson and her husband, Michael of Westminster; two brothers, Norman Martin and his wife, Claire of Gardner, and Richard Johnson and his wife, Linda of Westminster; and one sister, Ruby Borkman of Dracut; three grandchildren, Connor Robertson, Brooklyn Vaillancourt and Kennedy Vaillancourt; and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her former husband, Gary Vaillancourt. She was predeceased by her son, Joshua Vaillancourt, who passed away in 2000, and a brother, Gilbert "Snooky" Martin. VAILLANCOURT Calling hours will be held Monday, July 20 from 4-7 PM in the Brandon Funeral Home, 305 Wanoosnoc Road. A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, July 21 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Woodland St. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Herbey's Harem Relay For Life 2009, 27 Jeannette St., Fitchburg, MA 01420 or herbeysharem@aol.com.