Firne Arlene (Burgess) Wright, 95, of Barre, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 with her loving family by her side.

Firne was born in Little Ridge, New Brunswick, Canada in the same room, in the same house where her father, Harry Burgess, was born. She spent most of the early years of her life in Robbinston, Maine until her parents, Harry and Ruth (Sharman) Burgess, settled their young family in Barre, MA in 1940. Firne remained in Barre for the fullness of her life, graduating from Barre High School in 1946 and working in the office of the Charles G. Allen company until her marriage to the love of her life, Frederick Ellsworth Wright, in 1952.

Firne leaves behind her devoted children Linda (Wright) Grant, and her husband Lawrence of Wrentham, MA; Patti (Wright) Gamache and husband Robert of Barre; Janice (Wright) Ducharme and husband, Michael of Barre; Joann (Wright) Vieira and husband John of Princeton; Daniel Wright and his wife Paula of Northbridge; and Tim Wright and former wife Mary of Millbury. Firne’s heart swelled with joy at the mention of her fifteen grandchildren: Lawrence Grant, James Grant and Jennifer Grant; Nicolas Gamache and Michelle (Gamache) Treffi; Amanda Ducharme, Carissa Sabellico, Pamela Prouty, Georgia Ducharme, Stephanie Noonan, and Julia Ducharme; Ally Wright and Bethany Wright; and Nicole Wright, Levi Wright and Nolan Wright.

She was equally proud of her great grandchildren: Mackenzie and Issac Prouty; Lucas and Rylee Gamache; Fern Ducharme; Aiden Ducharme, Ayson Capuano and Oliver Przypek; Grace Grant, Lawrence Grant IV, and Kallie Kunkel and was anxious to celebrate the arrival of two great granddaughters on the way.

Firne also leaves a beloved sister, Claire (Burgess) Lind of Framingham, and her two sons Eric and Chris. She was predeceased by her older brother, Keene, his wife Dorothy and their son Gary, and is survived by their remaining sons Wayne, Stephen and Brian. She is also survived by many, many treasured nieces and nephews on the Wright side of the family.

Firne was a quiet, loving person with an optimistic view of the world, a firm sense of right and wrong, and a surprisingly silly sense of humor. As a mother, her tender arms and gentle guidance were always available no matter your age. She was quick to break into song, humming or whistling through daily tasks, and teaching herself to play the piano by ear. As her family expanded, she welcomed each new addition without reservation, just as she did with her children’s friends over the years. She will be sorely missed by the family to whom she was the center of the universe.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Friday, February 9,2024 from 5-7pm in Pillsbury Funeral Home, 96 South Barre Rd, Barre. Firne’s funeral will be held at 10am on Saturday, February 10,2024 in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park in Paxton.