Bernard A. Damien

December 28, 1951 - June 1, 2018

FITCHBURG: Bernard A. Damien, 66, of Fitchburg, died Friday morning, June 1, 2018, at the Beaumont Rehab Center in Worcester. He was born in Fitchburg on December 28, 1951 a son of the late Albert and Rachel (Leger) Damien and has resided here all of his life. He was a 1969 graduate of Fitchburg High School. Mr. Damien was a machinery maintenance mechanic working for several area companies throughout the years including ChemDesign in Fitchburg, H&R Firearms in Gardner and Stella Industries in Millbury until his retirement in 2014. He was a devoted N.E. Patriots fan and always looked forward to his yearly visits to Disney World in Florida as well as his annual September vacations in Maine. He also enjoyed grilling for family and friends and cherished his dog. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Karen A. (Deschenes) Damien of Fitchburg; a son, Matthew B. Damien of Fitchburg; a brother Paul Damien of Fitchburg; a sister Norma Damien of Fitchburg and several nephews and nieces. He is predeceased by a brother Raymond Damien and a sister Helen Tyndell. Arrangements A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at 11AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 49 Woodland St., Fitchburg. Burial will be in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.