1938 - 2025
Visitation
February 10, 20259:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
February 10, 2025Procession to Cemetery Following Visitation Hours
St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA
Collette T. Fitzgerald, a lifelong resident of Lowell, MA, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2025, at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Fitzgerald.
Born and raised in Lowell, Collette was the daughter of the late Pierre and Lea (Perron) Ducharme. She was a proud graduate of St. Joseph School, Class of 1956, and went on to dedicate 25 years of service to the original Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union in Lowell before retiring.
Collette had a deep love for travel, cherishing trips with her husband, especially their adventures to Bermuda and across Europe. Above all, she treasured the time spent with her grandchildren, who brought her great joy.
She is survived by her son, Dan Fitzgerald of Londonderry, NH; her daughter-in-law, Karen Kedrowski of Ames, IA; and her adored grandchildren, Patrick Fitzgerald, Sean Fitzgerald, Jonathan Fitzgerald, and Suzanne Fitzgerald. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews: Peter and Virginia MacKenzie of Davisville, WV; David and Melanie MacKenzie and their son Ian of Brockton, MA; Gregory MacKenzie and his fiancée Lisa Callahan of Raynham, MA; and Michelle MacKenzie of Lowell, MA.
In addition to her husband, Collette was predeceased by her son, Timothy Fitzgerald, and her sister and brother-in-law, Priscilla and Don MacKenzie.
Funeral Notice
Visitation hours for Collette will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025 from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863 followed by a procession to St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA for committal prayers.
Michelle Anstiss
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Dan and family, I am so sorry for your loss..I will miss my little sunshine..I had a wonderful time taking care of her,she really knew how to make me laugh! May you rest easy Collette, until we meet again my friend. Love, Michelle.
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Cathy Hebert
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I’m so sorry Dan & family for your loss. Collette I will miss you Dearly. Rest in Peace🙏♥️
Always Cathy
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(Sister) Pauline Leblanc
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Dear Dan,
Sincere condolences on the loss of your Mother. We were classmates from the 1st grade right through High School and meeting was always a joyous occasion for exchanging family stories. May she continue to obtain blessings for all of you from her place closer to God.
I hope and pray that your memories will bring you consolation.
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Michelle Silveira
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Dan and family – I’m so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Many years did I work with Collette at the “original” Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union and have many fond memories of her. May she rest in peace and now be with her beloved Tom and son Tim.
Prayers to all – Michelle Silveira
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