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Ernest Savoie Obituary
Ernest J. Savoie, 94, of Leominster, passed away as his wife Alice was found kissing his cheek and holding his hand. Ernest was born, April 18, 1928, in New Brunswick, Canada, son of the late Thomas and Laura Savoie.
He was a self-taught accomplished fiddler and musician. He played until the age of 90 in a band in Florida where his wife accompanied him singing. He also worked at Simplex as a press worker for many years. He leaves his wife of 22 years, Alice T. (Nowlan) Richard Savoie, his late brothers, Leon, Aldarice, Gerald and George, his late sisters, Germaine Sawyer, Bertha LeBlanc, Anna Zelnia and survived by Norman and Agnes Gallant. He also leaves his step children; the late Rudolph J. Richard, Raymond J. Richard, Robert J.Richard, Lucie M.Boucher, Claudette M. Melanson, Cecile M. Kelemen and Jeannine M. LeBlanc. He also leaves his children Rose Mae Saurino and Denise. He leaves many grandchildren and great grandchildren. It goes without saying he leaves Dr. Robert Kelemen, Ernest' son-in-law who played a pivotal role in the health care of being Ernest' personal Doctor over many, many, many years!
Calling hours are Saturday, January,21 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Richardson Funeral Home, 106 West Street Leominster.
A Funeral Mass will follow on Saturday January, 21 at 12:30 PM at St. Cecilia's Church, 180 Mechanic St. Leominster. Burial will be private at a later date.
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Isolla
January 14, 2024
Oscar & Isolla LeBlanc, HUGS TO YOU ALICE, we´re thinking of you
HELEN LEBLANC
January 20, 2023
Alice we are so sorry fo the passing of Ernest.We sure had good times in Florida when we wintered there.hugs to all the Family Gillie and Helen Leblanc of Moncton NB
OSCAR & ISOLLA LEBLANC
January 20, 2023
Our deepest sympathy to you ALICE along with all other family members. We were very fortunate to get to know Ernest and yourself during our winters in Florida and all those music get together and also in Canada. The door to your houses were always open. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
OSCAR & ISOLLA LEBLANC
January 20, 2023
Our deepest condolences to you ALICE and all other family members. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will always keep good memories of Ernest & yourself of the good times we had in Florida & Canada.
Linda & Jessey Savoie
January 20, 2023
Our sympathies to the family... Linda & Jessey Savoie
Ginette & Bert LeBlanc
January 20, 2023
Dear Family,
Our love, thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rest in God´s eternal peace Ernest.
Leona John & The Boudreau Family
January 20, 2023
To my Dear Sister Alice & Family,
Our heartfelt sympathy & prayers go out to each and every one of you as you deal with the loss of your loved one, Ernest. Sending all our love across the miles from New Brunswick. May you live with all the beautiful memories you made together and may this help warm your hearts at this very difficult time. Love & Prayers, Leona, John & The Boudreau Family
Dorine Pineau
January 19, 2023
So sorry for your loss matante Alice. Ernest will never be forgotten. Many great memories of him in Florida. Love you. Xoxoxo. Dorine and Albeo.
Gary and Mary Amistadi
January 19, 2023
Claudette we are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prays are with you and your family at this time.
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