OBITUARIES

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Florence (Berard) Reynolds

Florence (Berard) Reynolds

Jan 28, 2025

TAMPA, FL -- Florence (Berard) Reynolds, formerly of Lowell, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living facility, after winning a long battle against Alzheimer's disease. Florence always retained her sweet, polite, and yet fun-loving attitude despite the incredible toll the disease took on her for many years. She never forgot her beloved family members, and...

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...

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...

Alyssa Marie Tetreault

Alyssa Marie Tetreault

May 3, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Alyssa Marie Tetreault, who left this world far too soon at the age of 27 on May 3rd, 2025, the victim of an automobile accident. Born in Worcester on February 12, 1998, she resided in Pepperell, Massachusetts, and filled her all-too-brief life with an abundance of love...

Douglas Ericson

Douglas Ericson

Apr 18, 2025

Douglas Ericson passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2025, following a brief heart illness.

Born on December 22, 1953, in Alexandria, Virginia, Doug was the son of the late Susan Kunce Ericson and the late John Ericson.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellie Ericson; their daughter Amy Kaiser and her husband Will Kaiser of Ridgewood, New York; their...

Barbara Barton Badstübner

Barbara Barton Badstübner

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara Barton Badstübner of Groton, MA, born January 7, 1937 to Marion and Donald Barton, joined Jesus in eternal life on April 15th, 2025. Barbara was the wife of Carl Badstübner, who passed away in April, 2010.

As an only child, Barbara was raised by her parents and grandparents in Fitchburg, MA. Barbara was tremendously proud of her family and their...

David Stephen Boklaga

David Stephen Boklaga

Mar 31, 2025

David Stephen Boklaga, age 71, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family and in the care of his daughter, Kristi, who stood by him through thick and thin to support him through his journey.

David was born in Brockton, MA on April 10, 1953 and son to Walter and Jennie...

Carlos Enrique Caceda

Carlos Enrique Caceda

Mar 28, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carlos Enrique Caceda on March 28, 2025, at the age of 86. Carlos passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.

Carlos was born in Nazca, Peru, but it was the snow-capped city of Recuay in Huaraz, Peru, that he considered home. When Carlos moved to Lima as a...

Kathleen Ann (Hutchinson) Thompson

Kathleen Ann (Hutchinson) Thompson

Mar 27, 2025

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” (Hutchinson) Thompson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025 at the age of 84. Born in Brookline, Massachusetts, she grew up in Arlington, MA.

Kathy graduated with a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Boston University School of Nursing. She was a dedicated nurse, working at Symmes Hospital in Arlington, MA before taking...