OBITUARIES
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Deborah E. Outing
May 21, 2025
Deborah E. Outing of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, after a long illness.
Born and raised in Bavaria, Germany, Deborah eventually made Massachusetts her home. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Pauline and Joseph Outing. She leaves behind numerous cherished family members and friends who will deeply miss her warmth, compassion, and unwavering spirit.
Deborah dedicated over...
Elizabeth Alice Chase
May 18, 2025
Elizabeth Alice Chase (Liz), age 46, of Montpelier, VT, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away suddenly on May 18, 2025. Liz was born on November 10, 1978 in Nashua, NH, a daughter of Harold and Debra Chase.
Liz graduated from North Middlesex High School. She loved hanging around with her friends and her sister Holly. She loved to sing in voice...
Cecile Marie (Milot) Couture
May 18, 2025
Cecile Marie (Milot) Couture, age 93, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Cecile was born on December 12, 1931 in West Concord, MA, daughter of the late Joseph Lucien and Marie Herminie Victoria (Aupry) Milot.
Cecile spent her early years in Concord before moving to Pepperell, where her family purchased a farm on...
Mary Jane Pillsbury
May 15, 2025
Mary Jane Pillsbury, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born in Nashua, NH, on January 19, 1925, the daughter of Irving W. Pillsbury and M. Helena (Lillis) Pillsbury, Mary graduated from Pepperell High School and was employed by New England Telephone (later AT&T) for her entire working life.
Sharp as a tack, funny, stubborn, and always...
David Maurice Poutry
May 10, 2025
David Maurice Poutry, age 86, of Harvard, MA, passed away on May 10, 2025 after a brief illness.
He was the beloved husband of the late Janice M. (Crossman) Poutry of Lancaster, MA who passed away at an early age in 2002.
David’s memory lives on as a devoted father of Martin D. Poutry and his wife Lauri of Ayer, MA, grandchildren...
Wayde C. Lodor
May 8, 2025
Wayde C. Lodor, 66, passed away in Pepperell, MA on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Wayde was born July 8, 1958, in Hamilton, N.Y., to Dianne H. Lodor and Durwood F. Lodor II.
He grew up in the quaint town of Eaton, N.Y. where he frequently helped on his grandfather’s dairy farm and discovered his lifelong love...
Alyssa Marie Tetreault
May 3, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Alyssa Marie Tetreault, who left this world far too soon at the age of 27 on May 3rd, 2025, the victim of an automobile accident. Born in Worcester on February 12, 1998, she resided in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and filled her all-too-brief life with an abundance of love...
Douglas Ericson
Apr 18, 2025
Douglas Ericson passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025, following a brief heart illness.
Born on December 22, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia, Doug was the son of the late Susan Kunce Ericson and the late John Ericson.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellie Ericson; their daughter Amy Kaiser and her husband Will Kaiser of Ridgewood, New York; their...
Barbara Barton Badstübner
Apr 15, 2025
Barbara Barton Badstübner of Groton, MA, born January 7, 1937 to Marion and Donald Barton, joined Jesus in eternal life on April 15th, 2025. Barbara was the wife of Carl Badstübner, who passed away in April, 2010.
As an only child, Barbara was raised by her parents and grandparents in Fitchburg, MA. Barbara was tremendously proud of her family and their...
David Stephen Boklaga
Mar 31, 2025
David Stephen Boklaga, age 71, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and in the care of his daughter, Kristi, who stood by him through thick and thin to support him through his journey.
David was born in Brockton, MA on April 10, 1953 and son to Walter and Jennie...
Carlos Enrique Caceda
Mar 28, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos Enrique Caceda on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Carlos passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
Carlos was born in Nazca, Peru, but it was the snow-capped city of Recuay in Huaraz, Peru, that he considered home. When Carlos moved to Lima as a...
Kathleen Ann (Hutchinson) Thompson
Mar 27, 2025
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Hutchinson) Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, she grew up in Arlington, MA.
Kathy graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Boston University School of Nursing. She was a dedicated nurse, working at Symmes Hospital in Arlington, MA before taking...
George R. Brouillette, Sr.
Mar 20, 2025
Leominster, MA - George R. Brouillette Sr, a longtime resident of Groton, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He recently celebrated his 92nd birthday playing cards with family, one of his favorite pastimes. Always a joker, his sense of humor continued until the end.
Born on March 4th, 1933, he was the son...
Merrill Bancroft
Mar 18, 2025
Merrill Bancroft, age 85, of Townsend, MA, passed away at his home on March 18, 2025. Merrill was pre-deceased by his wife of 51 years, Rita Gould Bancroft, formerly of Cummington, MA. Merrill was born in Chesterfield, MA on September 23, 1939, son of Marion (Read) and Robert Hayes Bancroft. He leaves a brother, Douglas Bancroft and his wife Joanne,...
Sonya Cassian (Olszak) Lauritzen
Mar 18, 2025
Sonya Cassian (Olszak) Lauritzen, RN, BSN, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on March 18th, 2025, at the age of 54. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
Sonya is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Michael Lauritzen; her children, Erik, and his wife Theodosia of Hartford ME, Dana, and Kristofer, both of Pepperell, MA. She...
Thomas Patrick Locklin, Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Patrick Locklin, Sr., 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025, on his birthday after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born March 13, 1937, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Tom was a devoted husband to his wife, Aldis, for almost 54 years and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He grew up...
Leah Marie (Ricket) Riseman
Mar 4, 2025
Leah Marie (Ricket) Riseman, of Brookline, NH, entered into rest on March 4, 2025 at the age of 54. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Leah is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Dennis Riseman; her beautiful children, Hannah, Abigail, and Sarah; and her precious dog, Indi, all of Brookline, NH. She is also...
Robert E. Hartwell
Feb 25, 2025
Robert “Bob” Hartwell, 92, passed away Feb 25, 2025. Born 1933 in Buckland, MA to Lena and Robert Hartwell and remained active and healthy, living his life to the fullest up to his last day.
Predeceased one year ago by his wife, Margaret. Also predeceased by his parents and brother Malcolm. Bob leaves behind his three children: Ellen, David, and Lynne,...
Daniel Peter LaRose
Feb 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Peter LaRose, 49, of Pepperell, MA. He was a beloved son, father, and friend. Dan left us too soon, but the impact of his love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to others will never be forgotten.
A graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School and Nichols College, Dan was widely...
Bernard Nelson Gray
Feb 21, 2025
Bernard Nelson Gray, a brilliant mind, devoted family man, and accomplished inventor, passed away peacefully February 21st of 2025 at the age of 86.
Born in 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bernard grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Inman Square. He attended Rindge Latin School before furthering his education at Northeastern University. Bernard served in the Army, where he served with...
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