All Obituaries

GROTON - Peter Geoffrey Staffon, age 54, passed away on May 17, 2021 at his home in Groton. Peter was born in Boston on December 26, 1966 as a son of the late Peter William Geoffrey Staffon and Margaret Mae (Green) Staffon. A lifelong resident of Groton, Peter attended the local schools and was a graduate of Groton-Dunstable High School Class of 1985.    Peter was a 26-year veteran of the Groton Volunteer Fire Department, Engine & Hose Company #1.  He was the first...

Ann M. McGrath passed away unexpectedly in Sun City Center, Florida on March 27, 2021. Born on August 4, 1928 Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph M. And Helen (Lynch) McGrath, and the sister and dedicated supporter of Pepperell legend “SIS” (Margaret) McGrath, founder of the Community Youth Center.   Ann was the first of twenty-four grandchildren of Irish immigrants James and Margaret Lynch and one of twenty-six grandchildren of Irish immigrants Michael and Bridget...

Life-long educator Maura Shaffer’s legacy of lifting others up to realize their full potential will live on far beyond her recent death. Maura passed away on July 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by giving of themselves to others and living their lives to the fullest.   Maura was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was the eldest daughter of John and Katherine...

Peter John Georges Longtime resident of Dunstable; 87 DUNSTABLE – Peter John Georges, a longtime resident of Dunstable, MA, passed away peacefully, Sunday July 18, 2021, at Fairhaven Healthcare Center, Lowell, MA. He was born in Lowell on December 17, 1933, son of the late John A. Georges and the late Rose (Marchacos) Georges. Peter attended Lowell Public Schools, Tilton Academy & graduated from Norwich University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business...

Richard Roy “Dickie” Timpani Jr., 65, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away on July 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. Born in Lowell on May 14, 1956 Dickie was the son of the late Virginia M. (Dow) and Richard R. Timpani Sr.    A true townie, Dickie was a lifelong resident of Pepperell. He attended the local schools graduating from North Middlesex High School. He worked for Bemis Bag for over 20 years as a forklift operator before...

Kimberly (Libby) Salem, 51, of Townsend, MA died Sunday, July 11, 2021.   Kimberly was the daughter of Robert J. Libby and Lois A. (Boeske) Libby. She grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts and was a graduate of the North Middlesex Regional High School, Class of 1988.    Kimberly was a beautiful young lady inside and out. She was a talented and passionate artist who could draw, paint, design and create just about anything imaginable. Kimberly also worked...

Lieutenant Colonel Kirk E. MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021. Kirk was born in Quincy, MA on February 19, 1971. He is survived by his 3 children, Chamberlain, Faith and Hope MacDonald and former spouse Charity MacDonald,  Kirk’s parents Edward and Shirley MacDonald of Marshfield, Kirk's Brother Jeffrey MacDonald of Ridgefield CT, and his wife Katie, nephew Taylor MacDonald and niece Kylie MacDonald. He was preceded in death by his grandparents...

Carole Babineau, age 84, died peacefully on June 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of Chester (Chet) Babineau, whom she married in 1957 after a five year courtship that lasted through high school and college – a total of 68 years. Born in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of Francis and Florence Nason. She was predeceased by a brother, Philip Nason.   Carole attended Fitchburg High School and graduated from Mount Ida College in 1956 with a...

A memorial service for Sheila (Townsend) Lawrence-Wyman will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery, 40 Heald St., Pepperell, Massachusetts. A memorial gathering will be held in Groton following the service, at an address to be announced. Sheila (Townsend) Lawrence-Wyman, 75, of Groton passed away peacefully after a period of declining health on Friday, January 29, 2021 at Gulfside Hospice Center in Zephyrhills, FL, a town where she and her husband of 27...

Micheal “Mike” W. Rolfe, 68, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, June 24th at Massachusetts General Hospital following a heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving family.   Mike was born in Dover, New Hampshire on March 2nd 1953. He attended Dover High School and later graduated from Concord Vocational Technical School with a degree in electrical technology. He was married to Roseann M. Rolfe (née Chamberlain) on August 28th 1982. The two enjoyed...