Obituaries

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....

Jan 15, 2023

Barbara Eddy passed away on January 15, 2023 at the age of 83. Mrs. Eddy was born in Hartford, CT to the late agronomist, Dr. Tore Robert Swanback and artist, Mrs. Hannah Maria "Maja" (Andersson) Swanback. She graduated from Windsor High School in 1957 and received her B.F.A. in Fine Arts from Boston University in 1962, where she met...

Jan 15, 2023

Long-Time Educator and Resident of Acton

Lorraine Reed Lewis died peacefully at Clinton Hospital in MA on January 15, 2023 with her daughter by her side.  She was 90 years old.  Lorraine was born in Lewiston, ME on November 27, 1932 to Arthur Reed and Frances Nadeau Reed.  She was a graduate of...

Jan 15, 2023

Barbara Falconer Randall passed away peacefully on January 15th, 2023, surrounded by her children. Barbara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many. Barbara was an avid traveler who loved to experience the finer things in life, specifically a good book on an Aruba beach.

Barbara was a long time...

Jan 13, 2023

Daniel Weston Calileo, of Amherst, NH (formerly of Chelmsford, MA and Wolfeboro, NH), age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on January 13.  He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife, of 68 years, Grace (Martell)  and his 3 daughters and their husbands;  Joan and husband Ed Kozloski of Pepperell, Janice and husband Mike Spofford...

Jan 12, 2023

Command Sergeant Major Robert M. Delia, U. S. Army (Retired)

Date of Retirement: 30 June 1978

Length of Service: 30 years, 3 months, 7 days

Command Sergeant Major Robert M. Delia, U. S. Army (Retired) passed away on January...

Jan 12, 2023

John Francis Taylor, 73, of Greenville, NH passed away peacefully on Thursday January  12, 2023 following a brief illness.

John was born on March 2, 1949 in Lowell, MA to the late Frederick and Theresa Taylor (Lepine).  He grew up in Lowell with 2 sisters, Nancy and Gail, and a brother, Michael.  John graduated from...

Jan 5, 2023

Patricia Diane (Gotthardt) Little of Chelmsford, MA passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 in Groton, MA.

A graduate of the University of California at Berkley, Patricia worked for several tech companies during her career. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and was active in the Southern Baptist Church of New England. She...

Dec 30, 2022

Robert C. Wright, 91, of Pepperell, MA and longtime resident of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on December 30th, 2022.

Robert, fondly known as Bumpi to family and Bob to friends, was born to Esther Anderson and Charles Wright on October 19th, 1931, in Boston, MA. An automobile enthusiast from an early...

Dec 21, 2022

Daniel F. Lambert, 67, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on December 21, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Somerville, MA and raised in Woburn, he graduated from Woburn High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a service manager for Andover/Henry’s Automotive for over 20 years. He enjoyed playing the drums, cooking, dancing, and spending time with...

Dec 18, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce that on December 18th, 2022, Holly L. Wheeler died in a tragic car accident at the young age of 49.  Holly was a resident of Milford, NH, with her fiancé Todd Gardner, at the time of her passing.

Holly was a 1991 graduate from Hollis-Brookline High School, earned her associates...

Dec 18, 2022

Karen (Murphy) Lohrman, of Pepperell, formerly of Westford & Hernando, FL, died on December 18, 2022 at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.  She was 76.

Born in Cambridge, MA on June 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William & Frances (Lyons) Murphy.  She met the love...

Dec 16, 2022

To view the video recording of Mr. Cronin's Funeral Mass, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2mGFsKFeTU

To view the video recording of Mr. Cronin's Committal Service with United States Coast Guard Military Honors, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y7A4veSL0E

John Timothy Cronin of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, surrounded by family. He is survived by...

Dec 11, 2022

Joan (Barry) Henchey, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 86, of N. Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 11, 2022.

Born in Brighton, MA on September 26, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph Barry and Gertrude (Savoy) Barry.

Mrs. Henchey was educated in...

Dec 10, 2022

John “Jack” William Kane of Groton, MA passed away after a sudden and unexpected hospitalization on December 10th, 2022 at the age of 73.  A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he was born to Ali and Mary Kane on December 14, 1948 and grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts. He graduated from Arlington High School before attending Northeastern University...

Dec 9, 2022

James Wood Squires, M.D., 85, died peacefully in Hollis, New Hampshire on December 9, 2022.  His life was defined by a commitment to public service, and he will be deeply missed by all those who loved and admired him.

Born on September 14, 1937 in New London, New Hampshire, Jim was the son of James...

Dec 4, 2022

On December 4, 2022, Carol-Ann Hilton, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 77. She was born on February 7, 1945 to the late Carl T. and Alice J. (Daley) Bushee. She was the sister of the late David T. Bushee. She married Robert (Bob) Hilton on August 21, 1971 and together they...

Dec 2, 2022

Lloyd was granted his angel wings after a long and courageous fight on December 2nd, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by his daughter Shannon and wife Joanne. Lloyd’s genuineness and humor touched the hearts of many, especially his grandson Joshua aka his “little man”.

Lloyd was born in Coquille, Oregon on November, 11th...

Nov 28, 2022

James Edmund Jangraw, 75, of Pepperell, died at the Westford House on November 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1947 in Lowell, MA son of the late Charles Edmund and Ruth Barbara (Knox) Jangraw.

Mr. Jangraw is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rosemary Jangraw. He is also survived by two sons,...

Nov 24, 2022

Beverly (Sadowski) Rooney, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Thursday November 24th, 2022. Born in Medway, MA on September 29, 1940, Beverly was the daughter of the late Anthony and Doris (Starkey) Sadowski.

Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Rooney. She is survived by her children,...