All Obituaries

Alice Fielding Moulton MacGregor died on May 20, 2023 at the age of 97 surrounded by her family. She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the daughter of George Fielding and Mary O’Connor Fielding. Alice was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg and moved to Groton immediately after high school at age 17.    During WWII Alice lived at the Groton Inn and worked as a telephone operator at Fort Devens. It was during this time that she met and married her...

On May 14, 2023, at 11:15 pm, Brother Alphonsus Maria MacGovern, MICM died at the Life Care Center in Acton, Massachusetts, having already received the Anointing of the Sick and Apostolic Blessing in the days previous.   Brother Alphonsus Maria, son of Rosella (Casey) and Francis MacGovern, was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 8 (the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary) 1928, receiving the name Brendan.  When Brendan was young his father, one of the...

Jennifer Lynne Marques, "Jenny Benny", 15, of Pepperell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.   She was born in Boston on June 27, 2007, the adored daughter of Richard "Rickie" and Eileen Marques. Jenny was a lively, outgoing spirit who resided in Pepperell her entire life, where she was always surrounded by friends and family. She attended Varnum Brook Elementary School from kindergarten through fourth grade, Nissitissit Middle School from fifth...

Michele (Theall) Costello, 63, of Townsend, MA died Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. Born in Groton, she grew up in Pepperell with her six siblings. She dedicated her life to her family and the service of others.    Michele’s happy place was on the beaches of Cape Cod. Her greatest joy was spending time with all of her family, whom she adored. She leaves behind her husband of 39 years, Edward, and their son John and his wife Caitlin,...

Jacqueline R. (Proulx) Callinan, age 84, a longtime resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away on May 10th, 2023. She was born in Attleboro, MA on July 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Maurice C. and Antoinette Marie (Lemieux) Proulx. Jacqueline was the beloved wife of Robert J. Callinan, who predeceased her in 2017.   Jacqueline was a homemaker while her kids were growing up and then did temp work for Manpower. She was a devout Catholic and was actively involved with the St....

Rita Jean (Hackett) King, 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side.   Rita was born in Pepperell, MA on April 20, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Edson M. Hackett and Alice Madeline (Leary) Hackett. Rita was a graduate of Pepperell High School Class of 1953. She was employed by Bemis Bag Inc. in Pepperell where she met and later married the love of her life, Harold King, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. She worked for several years...

It is with a deep ache in our hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. First Class Robert F. “Bob” Hill, USA (Ret.) on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 in his home in Pepperell, MA.   Bob is survived by his daughter Susanne (Susie) L. Mendes of Kingston, MA (Son in Law Andrew) and stepdaughters Tania L. Granberg of Milford NH, & Angela Nicole Hackney of Townsend, MA (Son in Law Bill). He was predeceased by his son Robert F. Hill Jr. of Chatham, MA and wife Sharon E. Hill...

Denise Ann Temple, a dedicated wife, loving mother of five, and proud nana of eighteen grandchildren passed away on May 6, 2023, at the age of 71, after a long and heroic battle with a rare lung disease.   Denise was born in Astoria Queens, New York on April 23, 1952, to Harold and Joan Copley. After graduating from Riverhead Senior High School in 1970, she went on to receive a degree in Biology at State University of New York College at Oneonta in 1974. Denise married her sweetheart,...

Joseph Daniel Moore of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. Joseph was born in Norwood, MA on October 7th, 1960. Joseph was the brother of Doreen Palardy, Theresa Lebrun, and the late Alfred Lebrun. He grew up in North Attleboro where he met the love of his life, Edith P. Moore. They were happily married for 43 years. He was a professional truck driver and worked at Ocean Fresh in North Attleboro, MA for 25 years. He was retired and his...

Nancy Alberta Phillips of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 of natural causes. She was 92.   Nancy was born on January 25th, 1931 to Ronald (Jack) White and Tryphena White and grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. She was the oldest sister to her siblings Ronald White, Marian DiPietro, Kerry White and Debi Coish. Nancy graduated from Lexington High School in 1948. Nancy was a loving mother to her sons: John, Robert (Pugs), David and Chuck. She was an...