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Judith "Judy" (Sullivan) Azarowski

Judith "Judy" (Sullivan) Azarowski

Jul 22, 2025

Judith “Judy” (Sullivan) Azarowski passed away at her home in Pepperell, Ma on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle against Congestive Heart Failure.

Born and raised in Lawrence, Ma, Judy was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Guilfoyle) Sullivan, who raised her to be a loving, kind, and respectful person, characteristics she retained throughout her...

Patrick S. Shugrue

Patrick S. Shugrue

Jul 21, 2025

On July 21, 2025, after a 8+ known year battle with Alzheimer’s, it stole Patrick Stanley Shugrue (of Pepperell, MA) from all who loved him. Born in Lowell, MA, on January 19, 1957, to T. Dolores (Nowak) and William J Shugrue, Patrick, in his rebellious, spirited, and genius fashion, found his soulmate, Carla-Marie (Giardinella-Cushing), in their childhood neighborhood of Shaughnessy...

Patricia D. (Whitney) Healey

Patricia D. (Whitney) Healey

Jul 19, 2025

Patricia D. (Whitney) Healey, formerly of West Groton and Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at her son’s side on July 19, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Leominster, following a period of declining health and a battle with dementia.

Born May 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Francis William and Florence P. (Campbell) Whitney, Patsy spent her early life in...

Joanne M. Johnston

Joanne M. Johnston

Jul 17, 2025

Joanne M. Johnston, 65, of Pepperell, MA, born February 21, 1960, in Lowell, MA, passed away on July 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous second battle with cancer. She attended Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, MA. She worked at Spinners Package store and Murray Printing in Forge Village in her earlier...

Timothy P. Jonas

Timothy P. Jonas

Jul 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy P. Jonas on July 15, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1960, son of the late Stephen A. Jr. and Patricia (McHugh) Jonas. Timothy left this world in 2025 at the age of 64, leaving behind cherished memories among family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Timothy’s...

Robert C. Rossetti

Robert C. Rossetti

Jul 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert C. Rossetti

A Life Remembered and a Legacy Honored

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert C. Rossetti, age 76, of Pepperell, MA, who left us on July 5th. Robert's warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Born to the late Carl and Dorothy...

Jacqueline Ann Hope

Jacqueline Ann Hope

Jul 3, 2025

Jacqueline Ann Hope, affectionately known as “Jacqui”, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. At 35, Jacqui’s vibrant spirit left a lasting mark on those who knew her, despite a long and private battle with addiction.

Born on December 18, 1989, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jacqui was the beloved daughter of...

Karen E. (Lynch) Delaney

Karen E. (Lynch) Delaney

Jun 26, 2025

Karen (Lynch) Delaney, 71, of Pepperell, died peacefully on June 26, 2025. Karen has reunited with her beloved husband John (Jack) Delaney (2016). She was the loving mother of Kathleen Clement and her husband Jason of Pepperell, son John Delaney and his wife Amanda of Leominster and daughter Meaghan Delaney and her husband Daniel Stanhope of Pepperell. She will be...

Bernard Scott Williams

Bernard Scott Williams

Jun 25, 2025

Williams, of Pepperell, June 25, 2025.

Bernard “Scott” Williams died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua on June 25, 2025. He was born in Nashua, NH on December 4, 1951, son of the late Bernard H. and Rosalie (Welch) Williams.

Scott spent his whole life in Pepperell where he attended the schools and was a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School....

Judith Carpenter Shiffer

Judith Carpenter Shiffer

Jun 21, 2025

Judith Carpenter Shiffer, 80, born October 19, 1944, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home in New Ipswich, NH.

Born in Millersburg, OH, Judith was the daughter of the late Louis Carpenter and Doris Carpenter (Bush). She moved to West Pittston, PA in 1948 and was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1962.

Surviving Judith...

Sheila Anne Mitchell

Sheila Anne Mitchell

Jun 17, 2025

Sheila Anne Mitchell passed away peacefully at Lahey Clinic on June 17, 2025, surrounded by friends and held in the love of those who knew her. Born on March 21, 1955, in Manhattan, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late George and Helen Mitchell.

Sheila was a woman of deep and abiding faith, whose life reflected her belief in...

Peter Arthur Katsines, Jr.

Peter Arthur Katsines, Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

Peter Arthur Katsines Jr. of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully sleeping on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Nashua, NH at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.

Peter was the hardest working man you could know, and operated 2 consecutive automotive repair and fueling stations from his early adult life through his mid 50’s. He was a trusted and well-liked mechanic in the...

Lillian Walsh

Lillian Walsh

Jun 15, 2025

Lillian Walsh, born on July 30, 1933, in Medford, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 91.

Lillian began her teaching career at the Parmenter School in Arlington and later taught for many years at St. Raphael’s School in Medford, where she touched the lives of countless students with her gentle guidance and love for learning. After...

Dejay Alain Ducharme

Dejay Alain Ducharme

Jun 15, 2025

Dejay Alain Ducharme, age 37, of Mason, NH, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. Born in Nashua, NH, on April 28, 1988, he was a beloved son of Denis A. and Diane Y. (Nadeau) Ducharme.

The devoted husband of Carly J. (Walsh) Ducharme, Dejay leaves behind three young children: Grant, Wayne, and Faye Ducharme,...

Deborah E. Outing

Deborah E. Outing

May 21, 2025

Deborah E. Outing of Lunenburg, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, after a long illness.

Born and raised in Bavaria, Germany, Deborah eventually made Massachusetts her home. She was predeceased by her beloved parents, Pauline and Joseph Outing. She leaves behind numerous cherished family members and friends who will deeply miss her warmth, compassion, and unwavering spirit.

Deborah dedicated over...

Elizabeth Alice Chase

Elizabeth Alice Chase

May 18, 2025

Elizabeth Alice Chase (Liz), age 46, of Montpelier, VT, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away suddenly on May 18, 2025. Liz was born on November 10, 1978 in Nashua, NH, a daughter of Harold and Debra Chase.

Liz graduated from North Middlesex High School. She loved hanging around with her friends and her sister Holly. She loved to sing in voice...

Cecile Marie (Milot) Couture

Cecile Marie (Milot) Couture

May 18, 2025

Cecile Marie (Milot) Couture, age 93, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Cecile was born on December 12, 1931 in West Concord, MA, daughter of the late Joseph Lucien and Marie Herminie Victoria (Aupry) Milot.

Cecile spent her early years in Concord before moving to Pepperell, where her family purchased a farm on...

Mary Jane Pillsbury

Mary Jane Pillsbury

May 15, 2025

Mary Jane Pillsbury, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away on May 15, 2025. Born in Nashua, NH, on January 19, 1925, the daughter of Irving W. Pillsbury and M. Helena (Lillis) Pillsbury, Mary graduated from Pepperell High School and was employed by New England Telephone (later AT&T) for her entire working life.

Sharp as a tack, funny, stubborn, and always...

David Maurice Poutry

David Maurice Poutry

May 10, 2025

David Maurice Poutry, age 86, of Harvard, MA, passed away on May 10, 2025 after a brief illness.

He was the beloved husband of the late Janice M. (Crossman) Poutry of Lancaster, MA who passed away at an early age in 2002.

David’s memory lives on as a devoted father of Martin D. Poutry and his wife Lauri of Ayer, MA, grandchildren...

Wayde C. Lodor

Wayde C. Lodor

May 8, 2025

Wayde C. Lodor, 66, passed away in Pepperell, MA on May 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Wayde was born July 8, 1958, in Hamilton, N.Y., to Dianne H. Lodor and Durwood F. Lodor II.

He grew up in the quaint town of Eaton, N.Y. where he frequently helped on his grandfather’s dairy farm and discovered his lifelong love...