Marie C. (O’Hare) Sherman

Beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and godmother;

Marie C. (O’Hare) Sherman, 90, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday December 10, 2022, at D’Youville Senior Care in Lowell, MA with her loving family by her side.

Born in Lowell, MA, December 19, 1931, the daughter of the late John J. and the late M. Agnes (Coakley) O’Hare, she attended St. Patrick Grammar school and graduated from St. Patrick’s Girl’s High school.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as an Executive Secretary to the Vice President of Student Affairs and the Treasurer at U/Mass Lowell, (formerly known as Lowell State College and U/Lowell).

Marie was a member of the Poor Clare’s Guild, St. Patrick’s Parish Sodality, and the Lowell Senior Citizens.

She is survived by a daughter Mary Jo Giroux of Lowell, MA; five grandchildren Christina Welch and her husband Matt of Hudson, New Hampshire, Patrick Greenwood of Lowell, MA, Donald Greenwood of the United States Air Force and his wife Heather of Goldsboro, North Carolina, Timothy Giroux of Lowell, MA, and Melissa Giroux of Lowell, MA; nine great grandchildren Bryanna, Connor, Sean, Dillon, Cadence, Avery, Addison, Trey, and Aisling; and several nieces, nephews, and godchildren.

Marie was predeceased by her lifelong companion Bill Pappas. She was also predeceased by her two dear sisters Anne Stewart and Patricia Caron.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Thursday December 15, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass at ST PATRICK CHURCH on Friday December 16 at 10:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing, may make contributions in her memory to the Monastery of St. Clare 445 River Road, Andover, MA, 01810. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Leonard D. “Lenny” FitzGerald

Beloved father, grandfather, and great grandfather;

Leonard D. “Lenny” FitzGerald, 90, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at D’Youville Center for Advanced Therapy in Lowell, MA surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of the late Shirley M. “Chickie” (Vachon) FitzGerald who passed away on June 30, 2019, after 65 years of marriage.

Born in Lowell, MA, September 20, 1932, the son of the late James P. and the late Josephine M. (O’Donnell) FitzGerald, he attended St. Patrick Grammar School and graduated from Keith Academy, in the Class of 1950.

A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.

Prior to his retirement, Lenny worked as a Manager for Verizon in Lowell for over 35 years.

He was a lifelong communicant of Saint Margaret of Scotland Church, a member of the Tyngsboro Senior Golf League, St. Margaret’s Bowling League, and the Telephone Pioneers of America.

An avid Hampton Beach bodysurfer and sandball player into his late 80s and always ready for a cribbage game, he was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a wonderful Gramps.

Lenny is survived by five children: James P. FitzGerald of Lowell, Kathleen M. FitzGerald and her partner Michael Gauthier of Lowell, Lynne M. FitzGerald of Lowell, Gail FitzGerald-Ostendarp and her husband Carl of Ithaca, New York, and Lisa F. Wagner and her husband Joe of North Chelmsford; 16 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

He was the father of the late Mary C. FitzGerald and the brother of the late Virginia FitzGerald, Donald FitzGerald, Raymond FitzGerald, Paul FitzGerald, and Dorothy Hudzik.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell on Friday December 16, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M. The Funeral Mass will be at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH, 374 Stevens St., Lowell, on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Burial to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those who wish to make contributions in his memory may donate to Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities, 70 Lawrence St. Lowell, MA 01852, www.ccab.org Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Thomas M. Weza, Sr.

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend;

Thomas M. Weza, Sr., 64, known to his friends as "Weez" and a life-long resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Sunday December 4, 2022, at Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 1, 1958, the son of the late Edward T. Weza, Jr. and the late Florence (Sheehan) Weza, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Greater Lowell Technical High School.

A carpenter and renovation specialist for most of his life, Tom was first a union carpenter in Boston and later ran his own business throughout Greater Lowell.

While in Boston, Tom specialized in historical restoration projects, both as a general foreman and carpenter. He was very proud of his role in the restoration of the Massachusetts State House, Faneuil Hall Market Place and the Nathan Merriam House.

Tom had a long list of loyal customers and friends over his 40 plus years in business.  Plain-spoken and always genuine, he filled any room with laughter and good conversation, no matter the company.  To say he will be deeply missed is an understatement.

Among his interests, he enjoyed golfing, bowling, traveling, and hanging out with his friends (particularly breakfast on Sundays with his fellow church-goers, and Friday nights with the boys at "The Fours").  However, his greatest joy was when he was with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Tom is survived by his four children Kristyn C. Chartier-Elias and her husband Dan of North Andover, Thomas M. Weza, Jr. and his wife Victoria of Kittery, ME, Jacqueline T. Weza and her fiancé Andrew MacRobert of Somerville and Michael A. Weza of Lowell; five grandchildren Brandon Chartier, Andrew Chartier, Cameron Chartier, Elizabeth Weza and Madeline Weza; a brother Edward T. Weza, III and his wife Eileen of Lowell; a special nephew Edward T. Weza, IV and his wife Brooke of Tyngsboro; and many extended family.

He was also the brother of the late Martin E. Weza.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Friday December 9, 2022, from 3 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday morning at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in Lowell at 10 o’clock. His Committal Services will be held at a later date for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Immaculate Conception Church Restoration Fund, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01852. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Robert P. Harnois

Beloved father, brother, uncle and friend

Robert P. Harnois, 74, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 30, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital.

He was the loving husband of the late Margaret (Zipps) Harnois who died in 2006.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, February 1, 1948, the son of the late Louis and the late Rose (Magras) Harnois, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

A veteran of the Vietnam War, he proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army.

Before retiring, Bob was a contract specialist with the General Service Administration (GSA) in Boston and Manchester, NH offices for many years.

Bob enjoyed spending time with his son Chris and his dog, Macy. He also enjoyed fishing and watching television.

Besides his son Christopher R. Harnois of Dracut, he is survived by his brother Paul Harnois of Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in Lowell on Wednesday December 7, 2022, from 4 to 7 P.M.. His burial services will be private for the family at a later date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Wounded Warriors or the VA. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.