In Memoriam | Fitchburg State University

Jean Susan Kressy former Nursing faculty for nearly 50 years, on March 14, 2026. Donations in her memory may be made to Jean Kressy Nursing Scholarship at fitchburgstate.edu/GIVE (select "other" for the fund and indicate "Jean Kressy Scholarship" in the comment box). Read an obituary for Ms. Kressy.

Adam J. Keyes '04 of Auburn, on May 23, 2026. Adam received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fitchburg State. While here, he served in the Student Government Association (SGA), becoming the student representative to the Board of Trustees and was a student-athlete, playing football for the Falcons. He went on to earn a Master of Public Administration from the University of New Haven. At the time of his passing, Adam was pursuing his Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies at Marshall University, further exemplifying his lifelong dedication to academic growth. Adam spent over 20 years in higher education focusing on the people behind the processes. He was a leader who believed in building collaborative teams and translating institutional goals into real-world support for the students he served. Most recently, Adam served as the Director of Educational Affairs at UMass Chan Medical School, acting as a senior strategic partner and a steady hand in guiding admissions, financial aid, and student services. Prior to this, he brought his compassionate leadership to Dean College as Vice President for Student Success & Campus Life, where he served on the executive cabinet and worked to expand student access and support. Read an obituary for Mr. Keyes.

Faculty and Staff

Linda M. (Carney) Dupell '00 of N. Fort Myers, Fla. on March 3, 2026. She served for many years at Registrar at Fitchburg State University. Read an obituary for Ms. Dupell.

1940s

William E. Locke '49

of Reading, North Reading and most recently Brooksby Village in Peabody, on February 22, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Locke.

Mary (Jennison) Smith '49

of Sandy Springs, GA, and Rocky Hill, CT, on March 1, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Smith.

1950s

James J. Connolly, Jr. '57

of Englewood, FL, on March 28, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Connolly.

Frederick Knowlton Utley III, Dr. '59

of Belchertown, on March 6, 2026. Read an obituary of Dr. Utley.

1960s

Philip C. Barth '69, '75

of Waterford, CT, on April 10, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Barth.

Louis "Lou" Cormier '60

of Cape Cod and formerly of Fairfield, CT, on April 10, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Cormier.

John M. Delaney '61

of Townsend, on March 12, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Delaney.

Beverly A. (Johnson) Lareau '61, '91

of Gastonia, NC, on February 15, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Lareau.

1970s

Pauline J. Beliveau '70

of Leominster, on February 26, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Belliveau.

Cynthia "Cindy" (Drummond) Choate '76

of Exeter, NH, on February 16, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Choate.

Richard T. Courtney '73

of Truro, on March 1, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Courtney.

Donald DePiero '75

of Peabody, formerly of Beverly, on March 4, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. DePiero.

Eric T. Groves '78

of Dracut, on April 24, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Groves.

James "Jim" R. Riel '73

of Westford, on April 28, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Riel.

Donna J. Swindell-Peloquin '78

of Franklin, on April 3, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Swindell-Peloquin.

Frank R. Trocki '69, '72

of Hudson, FL, on January 18, 2026. No obituary available.

William "Bill" F. Walsh '71, '77

of Ashburnham, on May 4, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. Walsh.

Stephen Z. White '71

of Baldwinville, formerly of Athol, on December 5, 2026. Read an obituary for Mr. White.

1980s

Mayleen Ruth Kelley '83

of North Chelmsford, on March 5, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Kelley.

Richard J. Maley '84, '88

of Southborough, on December 26, 2025. Read an obituary for Mr. Maley.

Mary Ann (Crowe) Nochnuk '83

of Nashua, on April 4, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Nochnuk.

Susan L. (Winchester) Racine '84

of Center Ossipee, NH, on April 26, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Racine.

Sally Ann Toko (Secino) Thomas '83

of Leominster, on March 1, 2026. Read an obituary for Ms. Thomas.

1990s

John E. Blomquist '91, '96

of Fitchburg, on April11, 2025. Read an obituary for Mr. Blomquist.