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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...
John "Johnny" O'Connor, Jr.
May 22, 2026
O’Connor, John Joseph Jr., (Johnny) formerly of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026- in hospice with his wife Gretchen by his side- after a brief battle with Glioblastoma. He was 84.
Born April 7, 1942, in New York City on his father’s birthday, he spent his first years attending a Catholic nursery school, then moved to Arizona, New...
Robert A. Trotter
May 19, 2026
Robert A Trotter, 88, of Pepperell passed away in hospice care at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts on May 19, 2026 after a brief illness.
He was born on May 2, 1938 in Lynn, MA. He was the son of Robert G. Trotter and Valda C. (Berry) Trotter, both deceased.
He was the brother of David (deceased) Trotter and his sister-in law...
D. Scott Rankin
May 18, 2026
D. Scott RankinApril 2, 1949 - May 18, 2026
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Known to everyone who loved him, as “Papa”. He loved his dogs, trains, camping, the beach and motorcycles, but more than anything, he loved his wife and family with his whole heart.
Papa would want everyone to remember that life is precious, and to live every moment...
Barbara Zahner Stromsted
May 13, 2026
Pepperell, Mass
Barbara “B.Z.” Zahner Stromsted died peacefully at home at the age of 95 on May 13th, surrounded by family. She was pre-deceased by her husband Erik and her brothers Henry (Marge), Richard (Jeannie), and John.
She is survived by her children and stepchildren Tina, Vera, Julia (Michael), Rick, Kari and Siri (Brian); grandchildren Eli and Emma Wood, Morgan (Van Clief)...
Sharon N. (Cain) Kelly
May 13, 2026
Sharon was born in Cambridge, MA on April 16, 1959 and passed away on May 13, 2026 after a battle with cancer. Sharon was a resident of Nashua, NH for 35 years prior to passing away.
Sharon graduated from the class of 1975 at Woburn High School in Massachusetts and attended college courses while working at Digital Equipment Corporation for over...
Patricia A. Canney-Woods
May 12, 2026
Patricia A. Canney-Woods of Ayer, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, strong in her Catholic faith, with her family by her side on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts. She was 91 years old.
Born in Colebrook, New Hampshire, on March 6, 1935, she was the daughter of dairy farmers Armand and Delvina Coupal, both deceased. Her only sibling,...
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