OBITUARIES

Mar 29, 2023

Leann Catherine (Dumas) Saunders, 67, of Townsend, formerly of Littleton, passed away at home on March 29, 2023 surrounded by family. She was born in Lowell, MA on August 3rd, 1955 daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy L. (Velmure) Dumas.

Leann grew up in Littleton, graduating from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in 1973....

Mar 29, 2023

Donna L. Gillogly, of Holden, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on March 29, 2023. She was born in Nashua, NH on September 29, 1968. She is the daughter of Judith Gillogly. She leaves her daughter Mya Mosley, son Marcus Mosley, sister Sharon Gillogly and nephew Ryan Gillogly. She is predeceased by her father Edward T. Gillogly, Sr. and brother...

Mar 26, 2023

Judy Ann Jarvis, 67, of Groton, formerly of Ayer, passed away at her home on March 26, 2023. She was born in Ayer on March 17, 1956 daughter of the late Richard Earl and Gabrielle Alice (Boisvert) Chase.

Judy spent her early life in Ayer and graduated from Ayer High School in 1974 with highest...

Mar 25, 2023

Dorothy A. (Dow) Crocker, wife of the late Ralph F. Crocker and a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA at the age of 87.

The daughter of the late Harry and Emma (LeBlanc) Dow, Dorothy was born in Pepperell on March 15, 1936....

Mar 21, 2023

Nancy Jean (Taylor) Winch, 72, of Pepperell, MA passed away unexpectedly surrounded by family on March 21st, 2023. Nancy was born in Lowell, MA on February 9, 1951 daughter of the late Frederick Francis and Theresa (Lepine) Taylor.

Nancy was the most kindhearted and thoughtful soul. She will be missed and remembered by the many...

Mar 17, 2023

Philip H. Newman of Pepperell, formerly of Cambridge, passed away on March 17, 2023.

Beloved husband of the late Ann (Quinn).  Devoted father of Annmarie Regan, Brian Newman, and the late Francis “Buddy”.  Cherished grandfather of Emily Tremonte and her husband PJ Jefferson.

Dear brother of Paul and his wife Laura,...

Mar 11, 2023

Robert William “Bobby” Trainor, age 50, of Littleton, Massachusetts passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 11, 2023 after a long fight against Glioblastoma.

Bobby is predeceased by his brother David Michael Trainor, and his grandparents Robert C. Learmonth and Anne M. Learmonth.

He is survived by his loving...

Mar 9, 2023

Everett Murray Heald, 87, of Lunenburg, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023 following a three year battle with dementia.

He was born on November 26, 1935 in Concord, MA to the late Everett V. and Margaret L. Heald. He was the husband of the late Mary A. (Bates) Heald, whom was the...

Mar 5, 2023

James W. Henson, 85, of Pepperell, MA passed away March 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a US Army Veteran who moved here from Texas and served during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He loved New England and his life in Pepperell. Jim worked at Bemis Bag from 1959 – 1966 and was the former owner of Kemp’s...

Mar 2, 2023

Lisa M. Morton, 63, died unexpectedly on March 2, 2023 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center.  She was born in Mobile, Alabama, on September 9, 1959, daughter of the late Gerald J. Tierney and Jennie A. (Niedzwiecka) Tierney.

Lisa was predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Robert J. Morton of Pepperell.

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Feb 22, 2023

Judith “Judy” (Faillace) Dalton of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully after a long, brave battle on February 22, 2023 at the age of 81.  She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother – a ball of energy who spent her life in service to others and a beacon of light for all in her community.

Feb 20, 2023

Joseph Michael Woods, 52, of Pepperell, MA passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.  He was born on October 16, 1970 in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Joyce (Kappel) Woods and Herbert Woods.  He grew up in West Groton, MA and graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School.  Joe later went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree...

Feb 19, 2023

George Anthony Cappucci, 95, of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on February 19th, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born to Francesco Cappucci and Maria D. (Colonna) Cappucci on February 23, 1928, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A Navy Veteran, he served on a ship from 1946 - 1948 that called on ports from San Diego to Seattle, Hawaii, Japan and...

Feb 17, 2023

Edward J. Razzaboni Sr. of Pepperell, MA died on February 17, 2023 surrounded by his family. It was his 82nd birthday. Spiritually, dying on your birthday means that you have lived a perfect life and completed the mission God planned for you at birth. This only confirms what everyone in Ed’s life already knew. He was the perfect husband,...

Jan 29, 2023

Marvin “Dale” Sjoholm, 89, of Pepperell, MA passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Dale was born September 9, 1933 in Detroit, MI to Elizabeth and Gilbert Sjoholm. He married Beatrice Kathryn Hoefelmeyer in 1959. He served in the Army, and was a retail buyer for many years before his retirement. ...

Jan 27, 2023

David Peter Jerszyk, 72, of Greenville, NH passed away at his home on January 27, 2023. Born on January 4, 1951 in Groton, Massachusetts, Mr. Jerszyk was the son of the late Peter Adam and Dollie Ida (Rice) Jerszyk.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Cynthia Ann Bowers, daughter Beth Burns...

Jan 23, 2023

Mimi Giammarino of Groton, Massachusetts passed away January 23, 2023, surrounded by her family and her affectionate golden retriever Ollie. She was born in Springfield Massachusetts, daughter of Gene (Kane) Giammarino on October 30, 1954.

Mimi grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts with her mom and four siblings; she graduated from Notre Dame High School and...

Jan 22, 2023

Katrina Marie (Cataldo) Elliott of Acton, Massachusetts died on January 22, 2023 at Emerson Hospital. Her family was able to say goodbye and tell her how much she was loved before she peacefully passed away due to cardiac related issues.

Katrina, or Kat as her friends called her, was born in Woburn, Massachusetts on April...

Jan 18, 2023

To view the video recording of Sr. Rita's Service, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OFl3TZUdtU

Sister Rita Beaudoin SUSC (Sr. Ruth Elizabeth) died on January 18 at Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Lawrence at the age of ninety-five. Born in Lawrence, MA on March 16, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Bertrand) Beaudoin and...

Jan 17, 2023

Gregory E. Stein (“Steiny”) 71, of Pepperell passed away unexpectedly on January 17, 2023 at Lowell General Hospital.

He was born in Dover, Ohio, a rural area in northeast Ohio. He quickly exhibited an exuberance for life and attacking new experiences. He loved the outdoors and wildlife; camping, hiking, fishing and hunting at every opportunity....