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Ralph J. Hulslander, III
Mar 7, 2026
Ralph J. Hulslander III, 76, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, in the comfort of his home and in the care of his loving family. A member of the Chelmsford High School Class of 1967, Ralph entered the US Navy after graduation. Following discharge from the Navy, Ralph worked to earn his Journeyman and Master electrician licenses,...
Robert Milton Rich
Feb 25, 2026
Robert Milton Rich, age 92, passed away peacefully at Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing on February 25, 2026 after a long illness. He was born February 16, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, son of the late Milton and Christine (Smith) Rich.
Robert grew up in Swampscott where he attended the local schools and was a graduate of Swampscott High School. Following graduation,...
Marie M. St. Laurent
Feb 22, 2026
Marie M. St. Laurent (Guilmette) 93, of Pepperell, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 peacefully in her sleep with her husband of 70 years by her side, after several years of declining health. While we are sad to say goodbye, we are grateful, that thanks to the amazing, unwavering care and commitment of her loving husband Bernie, she was able...
Kathryn Ann (Haapola) Whittier
Feb 19, 2026
Kathryn Ann (Haapola) Whittier, age 81, of Pepperell, died unexpectedly at her home on February 19, 2026. She was born in Fitchburg on April 20, 1944, the only daughter of Olavi and May G. (Wennberg) Happola.
Raised in Fitchburg, she attended the local schools and graduated from Fitchburg High School. She went on to work at NEBS as a secretary for...
Robin (Farmer) Reading
Feb 13, 2026
Robin (Farmer) Reading, 62, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 13, after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Robin was born in Lowell in 1964 to George and Dorothy “Dotty” (Pellerin) Farmer. She attended North Middlesex Regional High School before studying at Wellesley College. After graduating, Robin worked at the Renaissance Bedford Hotel while getting her...
Debra Dee (Douglas) Straight
Feb 8, 2026
Debra Dee (Douglas) Straight passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, in her family home in Pepperell, MA, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Plattsburgh, NY, on July 16, 1957, the daughter of Thomas and Ava (Tuttle) Douglas.
Debbie lived a life full of dedication and service. She built a respected career working for Manning’s Law firm in...
Lydia Falco
Feb 5, 2026
Lydia Falco, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous 22-month battle with pancreatic cancer.
She was born in New York City to Walter and Valentina Mantyka, where she spent her early years and developed the strength, resilience, and unmistakable spirit that stayed with her throughout her...
John Stafford Sheedy Jr.
Feb 1, 2026
John Stafford Sheedy Jr., born November 26, 1937, a life long resident of Groton, only child of John S. Sheedy Sr. and Alice C. Cleary, left us on February 1, 2026 in his home of 65 years.
John was a graduate of Lawrence Academy and attended Tufts University. Known to run out of class at the sound of the fire whistle,...
Lori Ann (Hickey) Bancroft
Jan 30, 2026
Lori Ann (Hickey) Bancroft, 63, of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center, surrounded by family.
She was born September 10, 1962, in Cambridge, MA, daughter of the late Elaine C. Hickey and her surviving father, John “Jack” Hickey.
Lori cherished family deeply and adored sharing stories of her children and grandchildren with...
Richard Varnum Flagg
Jan 26, 2026
Richard Varnum Flagg, 80, of Littleton, MA passed away at home on January 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Richard (Dick) was born on May 26, 1945, in Concord, Massachusetts. He was the son of the late Francis Warren and Dorothy (Knott) Flagg. Dick attended Fenn School and graduated from Littleton High School.
He grew up working on the family...
Michael J. Madigan
Jan 21, 2026
Michael (Mike) J. Madigan, 83, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, in the presence of his wife, Catherine (Lenihan) Madigan, with whom he enjoyed 58 years of marriage.
Born and raised in Cambridge, MA, Mike graduated from Rindge Technical School. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from Northeastern University....
Evelyn F. (Lohan) Fisher
Jan 5, 2026
Evelyn F. (Lohan) Fisher of Groton, formerly of County Galway, Ireland, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 96 years. Loving wife of the late James J. Fisher, Jr. and beloved mother of Eileen F. Fisher of Goffstown, NH. She also leaves behind a multitude of loving nieces and nephews. A brave woman who left behind...
Sally Jane Sedlisky
Dec 18, 2025
Sally Jane Sedlisky (Barlow), 75, died in her New Ipswich, New Hampshire home on December 18, 2025 after a short illness. Born to Albert and Doris Barlow of Groton, Massachusetts, she is survived by her four children: Myrium Twohig, Raechyle Sedlisky, Eric Sedlisky and Jacob Sedlisky, five grandchildren: Rebecca Burke, Karen Crowley, Dana Dora, Amelia and Benjamin Sedlisky, two great-grandchildren:...
Norma Jean Hartnett
Dec 12, 2025
Norma Jean Hartnett, age 87, of Groton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by close and extended family members. She is survived by Sons and Spouses: David Thomas and Nancy Ann, Douglas John and Patricia Lynn, and Grandchildren Andrew James and Chelsea Elizabeth. She joins in spirit her Loving Husband: Thomas...
Janice "Jan" Gendron
Dec 9, 2025
Janice Evelyn “Jan” Gendron, age 87, of Groton, formerly of Shirley, passed away at home on December 9, 2025. Jan was born on July 13, 1938 in Shirley, MA, the daughter of the late Henry and Matilda Phoebe (Sidleau) Gendron. Jan is survived by her sister, Adrienne McGrath of Ayer, brother Daniel D. Gendron, of Lunenburg, and many nieces and...
Janet Mary Bartelson
Dec 5, 2025
Janet Mary Bartelson, age 85, devoted Mother, Babcia, and Prababcia, passed away at home on December 5, 2025. She was born in Lowell, MA on February 12, 1940 to the late Joseph W. Wojcik and the late Gladys Rita Wojcik.
Janet was raised in Lowell attending St. Stanislaus Elementary and Lowell High School. In high school, she was a member of...
Anthony Douglas Schupp
Nov 27, 2025
Anthony Douglas Schupp, who considered himself one of the luckiest men alive, has “left the building.” Guided early by his Uncle Jim Moore and Coach Harold McAvoy, Doug’s love of football earned him scholarships to IONA Prep and later college, where he excelled until injuries ended his playing days. After graduating from Fort Lewis College, he served as a Captain...
John W. Lynch
Nov 18, 2025
John W. Lynch, 90, passed away peacefully at his home on November 18, 2025. Born in Pepperell on January 28, 1935, he was the son of the late John and Charlotte (Preston) Lynch. John grew up in Pepperell alongside his two sisters and graduated from Pepperell High School in 1953 before serving in the United States Air Force from 1954...
Ruth Ann Passerello
Nov 17, 2025
Ruth Ann (Marino) Passerello of Pepperell MA, passed away unexpectedly at 81 years of age after a brief illness on November 17, 2025 at the Community Hospice House of Merrimack, NH.
Ruth Ann enjoyed gardening at her home of 58 years, as well as yoga at the local community center. She also enjoyed traveling with her husband of 63 years and...
Allen Butturini
Nov 13, 2025
Allen Butturini, 74, of Pepperell, MA, passed away suddenly on November 13, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH. He was born on April 9, 1951, in Frankfort, KY, to the late Ted and Shirley Mae (Mason) Butturini.
Allen was predeceased by his beloved wife of 32 years Sara Conover Butturini on November 13, 2020.
Allen is survived by his sister...
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