Russell M. Gjeltema

LEOMINSTER - Russell M Gjeltema, Jr, 39 of 24 Lowell St., Leominster, died Friday, June 5, 2009 in Lake George, NY after sustaining injuries resulting from a motorcycle accident. He was born in Fitchburg, on March 5, 1970. Russell grew up in Gardner and has resided in Leominster for the past 14 years. He was a truck driver for Boucher Construction. He enjoyed softball, deck hockey and golf. He leaves his wife of 9 years: Lisa G. (Fage) Gjeltema of Leominster; a step-son, Daniel Fenner of Leominster; his father: Russell M. Gjeltema Sr. and his wife Patsy of Palm Beach, FL; his mother: Amanda Bellarosa and her husband John or Orange; one sister: Wendy Gaunt of Winchendon; one brother: Scott Gjeltema of Gardner; his in-laws: Eric and Carmen Fage; three sister-in-laws: Rosanna Kearchner, Sarita Fage, and Melinda Sauls; four nieces and one nephew. A Celebration of Life will be held at Friday, June 12, 2009 in the Simard Funeral Home, 14 Walker Street, from 2- 4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made in his memory to the Sterling Animal Shelter, 17 Laurelwood Rd., Sterling, MA 01564 For more information or to sign our online guest book please visit www.simardfuneralhome.com. Simard Funeral Home 14 Walker Street, Leominster is directing arrangements. $(document).ready(function(){ });