All Obituaries

Handel “Matt” Matley Jr., 85, of Pepperell, MA passed peacefully on June 18th, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after an unexpected medical occurrence.   Handel was born on August 29th, 1936 in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Franklin Technical School in Boston where he obtained his certification in 1955. In 1958, Matley Plumbing and Heating was established, which still remains in Pepperell, MA as the oldest plumbing and heating company in town....

Alyssa Marie Finnivan, 25, of Groton, MA passed away unexpectedly at her home where she lived with and was loved by her parents Beverly and Joseph Finnivan, on June 15, 2022.   Alyssa was a kind, caring, intelligent, beautiful, and creative woman who had a passion for music. From a young age she loved all things related to music. She attended Indian Hill Music Center and became proficient with the piano, guitar, cello, and violin. She wrote her own music, and had an exceptionally...

Donald Joseph Goyette Jr., age 58, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on June 12, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1964 in Groton, MA son of Donald J. Goyette Sr. and the late Florence Edna (Chase) Goyette.   In addition to his father, Mr. Goyette is survived by children Donald Goyette of Worcester, Christopher Goyette of Maine, Michael Goyette Jr. of Fitchburg, Jeffrey Goyette of Westminster, Perri Bennett of Gardner, and Zachary Bennett of North Carolina;...

Heather Rylie Lorden, 24, of Pepperell, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 11, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with her mother and father by her side.    Heather is survived by her parents, Dawn Lunn (Jim Lombardo) of Pepperell, Charles (Elizabeth) Lorden IV of Pepperell and Jeremy Lunn (stepdad) of New Ipswich, NH; six siblings, Abby Lorden, Andrew, Gavin and Gabe Lunn, Charles V. and Benjamin Lorden of Pepperell;  Grandparents, Doreen...

GROTON – Mrs. Toshie (Okura) Kelly, 91, passed away on June 10th, 2022 in Merrimack Community Hospice House after a prolonged illness. She was the wife of the late Mr. Edward J. Kelly.   Born in Japan, on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Kurakichi Okura and Dai Konodo. She is predeceased by sister Sakae Yanagida and brothers Utaka and Minoru Okura.   She served the community as a dedicated nurse for 40 years at local hospitals in Groton and Ayer. Toshie...

On Thursday June 9, 2022, Joan Mary (McCullough) Katsines was called home to God at the age of 68, leaving behind her adoring husband of 48 years, Peter, and her loving sons Peter and Brian. She joins her late daughter Kimberly who passed away in 1986 at 16 months old. Joannie was born on March 8, 1954 in Framingham, MA to the late Timothy and Kathleen (Landry) McCullough. She graduated from Framingham North High in 1972 and from Katharine Gibbs College in 1974.  She...

William Bernhardt Moeller “Wild Bill”  January 3, 1937 - June 9, 2022    In addition to being a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Bill Moeller was many things; a civil engineer, professor, friend, fly fisherman, gardener, bee keeper, and a builder. He built two homes that were always open to others; the family home in Dunstable, MA and a cabin in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. He and Mary, his wife of 60 years, lived their values and together...

Nancy Alberta Breen, 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 27, 2022, at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA.   Born in Groton, MA, she attended the Pepperell High School and later was a central figure in facilitating many class reunions. She married her high school sweetheart in October 1949 and started her family. With the help of family, they built the house that she lived in for the rest of her life. She was a long-time employee of...

Helen Louise (Heidel) Misselhorn, 97, passed away peacefully on May 25 in Englewood, Florida. She was a former resident of Ayer and Groton, MA, Altamont, NY and Pittsfield, MA.    Helen was born on October 6, 1924 in Pittsfield, MA and was the daughter of the late Carl Otto Heidel and Anna Marie Renard. She grew up in Pittsfield and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1942.  Afterwards she attended Pittsfield Business School, graduating in 1944 whereupon...

Mark Alan Forrest, 70, of Pepperell passed away suddenly on May 17th, 2022 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. He was born in Groton on March 6, 1952 son of the late John Joseph and Geraldine Evelyn (Townsend) Forrest.   Mark was a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School Class of 1970. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in Physiology from the University of New Hampshire in 1974 and his master’s Degree from the University of Arizona in...