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Robert Francis "Bobby" Phinney
Nov 9, 2025
Robert Francis “Bobby” Phinney, 78, of Orange, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, in Leominster, MA. He was married for 38 years to his beloved wife Janet (LaFountain) Phinney, who passed in 2023.
Bobby was born July 6, 1947, in Billerica, where he spent his childhood years before moving to Weare, NH, and attending Weare High School. Finding joy in life’s...
Setsuko Gill
Nov 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of Setsuko Gill announces her passing on November 3rd , 2025, one month to the day of her 91st birthday. Setsuko was born on December 3rd, 1934 in Yoron, Japan.
Setsuko was the wife of the late James R. Gill and mother of the late Lillany, James and Caroline. She is survived by...
Anthony M. Bento
Oct 30, 2025
It is with sadness that the family of Anthony M. Bento announces his passing on October 30, 2025, just days before his 73rd birthday. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on November 3, 1952, Tony was the beloved son of the late Antonio M. Bento and Beatrice (Chaves) Bento.
Tony is survived by his devoted wife, Dianna (Castiglia) Bento, with whom he shared...
June Marilyn (Davis) Leary
Oct 27, 2025
June Marilyn (Davis) Leary, lovingly known as June, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. She was born on June 27, 1948, in Nashua, New Hampshire, where she spent her early years before settling in Pepperell, Massachusetts. June lived a full and meaningful life, touching the hearts of everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
June dedicated...
Kenneth R. Beers
Oct 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Kenneth R. Beers
With broken hearts, we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Kenneth R. Beers, who passed away peacefully at home on October 15th, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law, and best friend, Alex Paul.
Ken was the heart of our family — a strong, humble,...
Gregory Ernest Peterson
Oct 13, 2025
Gregory Ernest Peterson, age 79, of Merrimack, New Hampshire and York, Maine, formerly of Tyngsboro and Westford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully into the arms of the Lord on October 13, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 16, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Greg grew up in the Nabnasset area of Westford where his...
Archer H. Davis, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
Archer H. Davis Jr., age 73, died October 12, 2025 while visiting with friends in Waterville Valley, NH. Arch was predeceased by his father and mother, Archer H. Davis and Bertha (Climo) Davis. He was married to the love of his life, Terry English, who passed on September 22, 2024. They had enjoyed a 17 year marriage travelling abroad and...
Ricky "Rick" M. Law
Oct 3, 2025
Ricky “Rick” M. Law, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by family on October 3, 2025 at the age of 67 after a four-year battle with cancer. Born in Medford, MA on December 19, 1957, Rick was the son of the late William E. and Dorothy T. (Fagan) Law.
Rick spent his early life in Chelmsford and...
Joan Blast
Oct 1, 2025
Joan Blast passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 with her son by her side. Born September 7, 1931 in Pontiac, Michigan, Joan was the daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Bevan, and wife of the late Daniel M. Blast. She leaves behind a sister Marjorie Carlon of Fowlerville, MI. She was the loving mother of...
Ronald Kevin Alcott
Sep 27, 2025
Ronald Kevin Alcott, 91, of Groton, MA, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Lebanon, NY, to the late Albert Alcott and Helen (Childs) Kise.
Ron shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Lillian (Clapp) Alcott. Together they built a life...
Robert A. Brown
Sep 23, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Robert A. Brown, of Hollis, NH, on September 23, 2025.
Bob was born on July 4, 1936, at his home in Yonkers, New York. He was the son of the late George V. and Elizabeth (Erickson) Brown. He called Armonk, NY his home for 52 years, where he raised his family, supported community...
John "Jack" Andrew Guarnieri
Sep 14, 2025
John “Jack” Andrew Guarnieri, 66, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away at home peacefully on the morning of September 14th surrounded by his family.
Jack was born on September 16, 1958 to Giovanni “John” and Alice Guarnieri in Newton, Massachusetts. He joined sisters Brenda and Janice, and their family later grew with his younger brother, Tommy.
Jack was a proud Union member and...
Timothy John Nelson
Sep 4, 2025
Timothy John Nelson, age 60, died peacefully on Thursday, September 4th, 2025, following a five-year battle with cancer. Tim passed away on his terms – at his home and surrounded by those he loved most. Born May 29, 1965, in Boston, MA, Tim was the son of Joan Marie (Nielsen) and the late John Francis Nelson.
Tim grew up in Lowell,...
Barbara Anne (Stuart) Forslind
Aug 31, 2025
Celebrating the Life of Barbara (Stuart) Forslind
Barbara “Barby” Anne Forslind, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and community.
Born in Woburn, MA, on October 24, 1944, to Charles and Ruth (Lenfest) Stuart, Barbara grew up in Woburn and Santa Monica, CA, returning to Woburn after her mother’s...
Jessica Nicole Aubin
Aug 28, 2025
Jessica Nicole Aubin, 32, passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 28th, 2025.
From the day she was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 22, 1992, Jessica brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of everyone who knew her. She radiated life through her bright smile, sense of humor and her truly genuine willingness to help others. This fact...
Derek Lee Delosh
Aug 26, 2025
Derek Lee Delosh, age 38, of Lowell, formerly of Pepperell, died unexpectedly at his home on August 26, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Terry Delosh of Augusta, GA and Karen Paduano (John Paduano) of Worcester; his sister Jennifer Madsen and late husband Matthew Madsen of Shirley; maternal grandmother Frances Carroll of Westford, MA; nieces Mikayla Kyle, Michelle Quinn, and...
Beatrice Charlene Wood
Aug 26, 2025
Beatrice “Charlene” Wood, 84, of Ayer, Massachusetts
Beatrice C. Wood, known lovingly by her middle name Charlene, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 84, after a brief illness. A proud resident of Ayer for over five decades, Charlene was the devoted owner of Pine Knoll Mobile Home Sites LLC, a community she nurtured with care, vision,...
Barbara Ann (Kirin) Divoll
Aug 21, 2025
Barbara Ann (Kirin) Divoll, age 80, a longtime resident of Pepperell, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 21, 2025, at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley. Born September 25, 1944, in Medford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Paul Jr., and Dorothy (Collins) Kirin.
Barbara spent her early years in Billerica before her family moved...
Michael Joseph Mastergeorge
Aug 17, 2025
Michael Joseph Mastergeorge, age 76, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center following an eight-year battle with cancer. Michael was born in Middletown, CT on November 14, 1948, son of the late Dominic and Margaret Mary (Powers) Mastergeorge.
Michael spent his early life in Middletown, CT. He attended St. John’s Catholic school and went on...
John Emmett Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Emmett MurphyJohn Murphy, a lifelong resident of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born into a family deeply rooted in Groton, John was the fourth generation to call the town home, and proudly continued the legacy of the Murphy Plumbing Company as a master plumber and master...
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