OBITUARIES

Jul 3, 2022

Dennis Edward Wyman, 30, of Pepperell, MA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 3, 2022.

Dennis was born in Concord, MA on November 27, 1991. He graduated from North Middlesex Regional High School. Dennis had a love for reptiles especially snakes and tegus. He treated them like his kids. Dennis also had a passion for...

Jun 18, 2022

Handel “Matt” Matley Jr., 85, of Pepperell, MA passed peacefully on June 18th, 2022 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH after an unexpected medical occurrence.

Handel was born on August 29th, 1936 in Lowell, Massachusetts. He attended Franklin Technical School in Boston where he obtained his certification in 1955. In 1958, Matley Plumbing...

Jun 15, 2022

Alyssa Marie Finnivan, 25, of Groton, MA passed away unexpectedly at her home where she lived with and was loved by her parents Beverly and Joseph Finnivan, on June 15, 2022.

Alyssa was a kind, caring, intelligent, beautiful, and creative woman who had a passion for music. From a young age she loved all things...

Jun 12, 2022

Donald Joseph Goyette Jr., age 58, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on June 12, 2022 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center. He was born on April 11, 1964 in Groton, MA son of Donald J. Goyette Sr. and the late Florence Edna (Chase) Goyette.

In addition to his father, Mr. Goyette is survived by children Donald Goyette...

Jun 11, 2022

Heather Rylie Lorden, 24, of Pepperell, MA, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 11, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston with her mother and father by her side.

Heather is survived by her parents, Dawn Lunn (Jim Lombardo) of Pepperell, Charles (Elizabeth) Lorden IV of Pepperell and Jeremy Lunn (stepdad) of New Ipswich,...

Jun 10, 2022

GROTON – Mrs. Toshie (Okura) Kelly, 91, passed away on June 10th, 2022 in Merrimack Community Hospice House after a prolonged illness. She was the wife of the late Mr. Edward J. Kelly.

Born in Japan, on October 5, 1930, the daughter of the late Kurakichi Okura and Dai Konodo. She is predeceased by sister...

Jun 9, 2022

William Bernhardt Moeller

“Wild Bill”

January 3, 1937 - June 9, 2022

In addition to being a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Bill Moeller was many things; a civil engineer, professor, friend, fly fisherman, gardener, bee keeper, and a builder. He built...

Jun 9, 2022

On Thursday June 9, 2022, Joan Mary (McCullough) Katsines was called home to God at the age of 68, leaving behind her adoring husband of 48 years, Peter, and her loving sons Peter and Brian. She joins her late daughter Kimberly who passed away in 1986 at 16 months old. Joannie was born on March 8, 1954 in Framingham,...

May 27, 2022

Nancy Alberta Breen, 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on May 27, 2022, at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA.

Born in Groton, MA, she attended the Pepperell High School and later was a central figure in facilitating many class reunions. She married her high school sweetheart in October...

May 25, 2022

Helen Louise (Heidel) Misselhorn, 97, passed away peacefully on May 25 in Englewood, Florida. She was a former resident of Ayer and Groton, MA, Altamont, NY and Pittsfield, MA.

Helen was born on October 6, 1924 in Pittsfield, MA and was the daughter of the late Carl Otto Heidel and Anna Marie Renard. She grew...

May 17, 2022

Mark Alan Forrest, 70, of Pepperell passed away suddenly on May 17th, 2022 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center. He was born in Groton on March 6, 1952 son of the late John Joseph and Geraldine Evelyn (Townsend) Forrest.

Mark was a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School Class of 1970. He went on...

May 17, 2022

James F. “Diamond” Murphy, 74, of Dorchester, MA died on May 17th, 2022 following a period of declining health. He was born in Boston on September 2, 1947 son of the late James Francis and Rita (McCarthy) Murphy. He is survived by six siblings: William M. Murphy, Thomas P. Murphy and Lawrence J. Murphy of Pepperell, Kevin B. Murphy...

May 16, 2022

On Monday, May 16, 2022, Mark Fitzgerald was called to his last Rendezvous, back to the loving hands of the Lord. Surrounded by family and friends, he passed away quietly from his battle with brain cancer. He was 59 years old.

Mark had the most visceral need to be part of nature from a very young age....

May 10, 2022

Christopher (Chris) Devona died May 10, 2022, at 76, after a long battle with heart disease and MDS.  He leaves behind, wife Christine (Wetherbee), former wife Theresa (Chaisson), daughter Jodie (Harrington), grandchildren Devon, Liam and Ryan and many nephews and nieces in Illinois and Indiana.

He was born in Chicago, IL to Anthony E. Devona...

May 6, 2022

Rachel Marie Karaska of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Grafton, Massachusetts after a long and painful battle with mental health/anorexia. She was 31. Born and raised in Groton and a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School (2009), and of UMass Lowell (2014). She was an English as Second Language (ESL) teacher and senior fitness...

May 6, 2022

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Scott David Wilcox died unexpectedly at the age of 52.  Scott was born February 20, 1970 in Concord, MA.  He spent his childhood years in the town of Harvard, MA. Always the Free Spirit, Scott traveled the U.S. for a short period of time before returning to the Leominster, MA area.

Apr 23, 2022

Roberta Janet Putnam, 89, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born December 9, 1932 in Pinelawn, Missouri. Janet (affectionately called Jan) lived her final 46 years in Pepperell. She is survived by her beloved husband for 69 years, Billy Gene Putnam, her two daughters Gaylin and Lori, her younger sister Lenore, her grandson...

Apr 17, 2022

Roberta Fernandez passed away quietly on Easter morning surrounded by her loved ones. Roberta was a lifelong resident of Pepperell where she lived with her late husband Walter of 58 years. Roberta was the cornerstone of her large family whom she enjoyed spending time with.

Roberta was predeceased by her husband Walter and daughter Andrea...

Apr 12, 2022

Mary Ann (Scullane) Calawa, 73, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, left us after suffering a heart attack at home. After being transported to Nashoba Valley Medical Center, she was pronounced dead on April 12, 2022.

Mary was a graduate of North Middlesex High School, the Valedictorian of the Class of 1966, and a graduate of Clark University....

Apr 4, 2022

James F. McManus, age 95, of Dunstable, MA passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side.

James was born in 1927 in Dorchester, MA to the late James Francis McManus and Ethel Emily Carr.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth...