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Joe Edward Garza
Aug 8, 2026
Joe Edward Garza, 83, of Groton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at the VA Hospice Unit in Bedford, Massachusetts on Saturday, August 8th.
Joe was born in Monterrey, Mexico to Baldemar and Trinidad Garza, and grew up in San Antonio, Texas, from the age of 7. After graduating from Technical High School, he joined the army and served...
Walter Thomas "Skeeter" Richards III
Jul 29, 2026
Walter Thomas Richards III, or “Skeeter” as he was known to his loved ones and friends, passed away peacefully at his Pepperell home in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Groton on July 19, 1953, son of the late Carolyn (Anne) Sutton and Walter Thomas Richards, Jr., Skeeter was a...
Charles F. "Chuck" Pillsbury
Jul 27, 2026
DeLeon Springs, Florida
Charles F. "Chuck" Pillsbury passed away Monday, July 27th after a brief illness. He was born in Ayer, MA son of James R. and Muriel E. (Ramsey) Pillsbury. He leaves his brothers, Robert E. and wife Barbara of Dade City, FL, James R. of Escondido, CA, and Timothy M. of Ridge Manor, FL; two sisters, Shirley J. Clark...
Betty-Lou (Jones) Chambers
Jul 26, 2026
Betty-Lou (Jones) Chambers, 79, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, died unexpectedly on July 26, 2026, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center following complications from recent surgery. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester (Butch) E. Chambers, Jr., with whom she shared many wonderful years before his passing in 2017.
Born in Melrose, MA on April 16, 1947, she was...
Wayne Robert Hill
Jul 23, 2026
SHIRLEY, MA — Wayne Robert Hill, 75, formerly of Lancaster, MA, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at his home in Shirley, surrounded by his loving family.
A man of deep faith, Wayne loved God, cherished his animals, and found great joy fishing on the water alongside his brother, Tony. His simple pleasures, kind heart, and devotion to those he...
Anne Louise Gould
Jul 17, 2026
Anne Louise (Durkin, Watson) Gould, 73, of Hollis, NH, passed away at the Community Hospice House of Merrimack, NH, on July 17, 2026. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed.
Anne was a retired administrative assistant, completing her career at Home Health and Hospice Care in Merrimack, NH. She was an...
Shawn Trevor Powell Sr.
Jul 12, 2026
Shawn Trevor Powell Sr. (62), passed away unexpectedly, peacefully in his sleep, on July 12th, 2026. He was born on February 12, 1964. He grew up in West Groton, Massachusetts, and lived in Leominster for many years before recently moving to Westminster, MA. He worked for nearly 40 years as a master mechanic of the manufacturing facility in Littleton, MA...
Jeanne (Robichaud) Cormier
Jul 2, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jeanne Cormier, at the age of 92. She passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing, in Ayer.
Born in St. Antoine, NB, Canada on October 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Henri and Lucianne Robichaud.
Loving wife of the late Gerard...
Gene Naddeo
Jun 26, 2026
Gene Naddeo
November 10, 1942 – June 26, 2026
Gene Naddeo, age 83 of Maynard, Massachusetts died peacefully in his home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gene was the cherished husband of 36 years to Adrienne (Ashman) Naddeo, beloved brother of Caroline Naddeo, cousin (and Gene’s best friend) to Joseph (Ginny) Zaccaro and his loving cousin, Annita Zaccaro. Gene is also survived...
Catherine (Murphy) Franzek
Jun 26, 2026
Catherine (Murphy) Franzek of Groton, MA. November 15, 1932 - June 26, 2026.At Catherine's request, a private family service will be held at Groton Cemetery.
Sister Roberta Desjardins SUSC
Jun 20, 2026
Sister Roberta Desjardins (Sr. Paul Anna) SUSC died June 20 at Mary Immaculate Residence, Lawrence at the age of ninety-five. Born in Lawrence MA on October 31, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Sylvio and Anna (Turcotte) Desjardins. In addition to her Holy Union Sisters, she is survived by her nephew Paul, his son Jonathan of Lyon, France...
Colon S. "John" Swain
Jun 14, 2026
Colon S. Swain (John), age 78, of Pepperell, MA, a former resident of Boston, MA and originally from Savannah, Georgia, passed away on June 14th after a long battle with cancer.
Colon had been a member of the Coast Guard, stationed in Boston on the weather cutter Casco from 1965 – 1969.
He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, and clay shooting at the...
Carole Ann Bolan
Jun 8, 2026
Carole Ann Bolan, 88, of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026, surrounded by those who loved her.
Born on February 3, 1938, in Lowell, MA, Carole was the daughter of the late Joseph and Eleanor (Carr) Pollard. She married her late husband, Brendan Bolan, in Oct. 1960.
Carole lived a life defined by independence, dedication, and a deep love...
Martha Celeste Chase
Jun 7, 2026
MARTHA CELESTE CHASE
Martha C. Chase of Ayer, MA, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, following a period of declining health. She was born in Ayer, MA, on February 22, 1952, the daughter of the late Irving and Theresa Hemenway.
Martha grew up in Ayer. She attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and Ayer schools, graduating from Ayer Jr. Sr. High School...
Debbie Jean Nutter
Jun 5, 2026
Debbie Jean (Bailey) Nutter of Pepperell, MA went home to her Lord and Savior on June 5, 2026 after courageously defying the odds through a four-year battle with Glioblastoma.
Debbie came into this world on January 23, 1958 in Athol, MA. She was the second of four daughters born to Kenneth and Shirley Bailey.
Debbie graduated from Ralph C. Mahar Regional High...
Dorothy May (Cummings) Hackett
Jun 3, 2026
Dorothy May (Cummings) Hackett, 101 years of a beautiful life, passed away peacefully on June 3rd. Dorothy was born in Nashua, NH on May 1, 1925 to Edith Virgin & Richard W. Cummings. She graduated from Elm Street School in 1944. Dorothy’s one dream in life was to live to be 100 years old. She fulfilled her dream and beyond...
Wayne Hyam
Jun 1, 2026
Wayne Hyam was born on March 25, 1947, in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was a gentle and caring man who was loved by everyone he met. Wayne lived a full and meaningful life as a world traveler, musician, and avid Boston sports fan, especially of the Boston Red Sox.
His faith and family were everything to him. He spent his final days...
William Arnold Roy
May 30, 2026
William “Bill” Arnold Roy, 77, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born on March 24, 1949, Bill was raised in Burlington and carried his Vermont roots proudly throughout his life.
Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy and was also a proud member of the Minute Men of Bedford. He valued service, tradition, and community,...
Alida Storniolo Pappas
May 29, 2026
Alida Storniolo Pappas born on March 30th, 1947 in Boston MA passed away on Friday May 29th, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was 79 years old and spent the last 3 years living happily in Townsend MA near her family.
Alida graduated from East Boston High School in 1964. Her first job out of high school was working for...
Forrest Irons
May 23, 2026
Forrest William Irons, age 83, from Pepperell, MA passed away on May 23, 2026 after battling a long illness. Forrest was born May 24, 1943 in Chelsea, MA. He attended Billerica High School and was a welder for W.R. Grace where he worked until his retirement. He met Sheila during high school, later they married and raised a family. He...
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