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Christopher Donelle Obituary
of Leominster; 48
LEOMINSTER -- Christopher R. Donelle, 48, passed away Thursday January 2 with his loving family at his side.
He was born in Leominster on June 16, 1965 the son of the late Ronald E. and Elizabeth "Betty" (Cote) Donelle.
He leaves his beloved wife Tracy (Souza) Donelle, two daughters Ashleigh Donelle and her boyfriend Brandon Carlson, and Amanda Donelle all of Leominster, His mother Elizabeth "Betty" (Cote) Donelle of Lunenburg, two sisters Kelly and her husband Brian Ryder and their children Corey, Kelsey, Brendan all of Acton, and Julie and her husband Alfred Woods of Boston and Martha's Vinyard, and their daughter Emily Woods of Hamden, CT, his mother-in-law Michele Souza of Fitchburg, and many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. He truly had an angel for his uncle in Uncle Bob Cote.
Chris was a graduate of St. Bernard's High School, and Mt. Wachusett Community College. For several years he was employed at E.T. Cote and Son Auto Exchange in Leominster working in sales and Inventory, he was employed in the maintenance department at Health Alliance Leominster Hospital at the Burbank Campus. There he was commended several times for his caring and compassionate nature in dealing with patients. He was known for having an ability to fix anything and everything.
DONELLE -- His Funeral will be held on Sunday (January 5) at 3:00 PM in THE CURLEY MARCHAND FUNERAL HOME, 89 West St., Leominster. Burial services will be private. Calling Hours at the Funeral Home will be on Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to: The Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, MA 01564.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Donelle
April 27, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about chris' passing.our thoughts and prayers are with all his family.we all go way back to high school tracy and i were best friends for many years lots of memories to cherrish.he was a great guy.may god heal all your hearts.Anne(Gale)Fini
January 5, 2014
Ashleigh(Lizzy)
I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I hope your happy memories give you strength. Thinking of you and your family.
Sue Peters
Pauline Palmieri(Crawford)
January 5, 2014
Prayers and Angels sent to all that new Chris and that would be all of Leominster and Fitchburg for he is a caring, and always thoughtful of others. Watch over is till we meet again.
Robin Starry Fields
January 4, 2014
Tracy, I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time. Please know that everyone here at Leominster Crossing is thinking of you... we are so sorry...
James Stevens
January 3, 2014
Chris was a good friend from JCD elementary school. My sympathies to the whole family.
Sue Doiron
January 3, 2014
Tracy and family, So sorry to hear of Chris' passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marie Armillotti
January 3, 2014
My deepest sympathy to both families. I was saddened to learn of his passing. Praying for his family.
Julie Ares
January 3, 2014
my heart goes to all of Chris's family, I have been friends with Tracy fo many many years we had our children within monthes of each other, 20 years I have been close with all his family aswell as Tracy's my prayers are with you, my heart will always rememberhow much laughter we had GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
Lori-Ann Tessier
January 3, 2014
I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. The Donelle family has been a part of my life since I was 10 years old. I will keep the family in my prayers. Lori-Ann Tessier
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