OBITUARIES

Mary Bridget (Breda) Schlimgen

Apr 4, 2022

Breda Schlimgen, age 85, was called to the Lord Monday morning after battling Alzheimers.

Breda was born and raised in Cork, Ireland and moved to England when she was 21.  She met the love of her life Edwin Schlimgen, who was stationed in England with the U.S. Air Force.  They travelled the world and raised...

Donald L. Durant

Apr 3, 2022

Donald L. Durant, 75, of Pepperell, MA passed away suddenly in his home on April 3, 2022. Donald was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude (Parker) Hammond and his brother, David Parker, both of Pepperell. He is survived by his daughter Tamara (Johnson) Kaddy of Leominster, son-in-law Ryan Kaddy, and grandson Evan Kaddy; brothers James and Richard Hammond of New...

William Leonard (BZ) McGrath

Apr 1, 2022

William L. McGrath, age 87, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully Friday April 1, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.  William was born March 9, 1935 in Pepperell to William and Mary (Michuk) McGrath.  He was married to Patricia G. (Owen) McGrath for 54 loving years.

William was...

Anne Griffith (Bergeson) Pessotti

Mar 29, 2022

Anne Griffith (Bergeson) Pessotti passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with COPD.

She was born on March 19, 1950 in Clinton, MA the daughter of the late John True Bergeson and Nancy Griffith Bergeson.

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Rebecca Lynn Hooper

Mar 28, 2022

Rebecca "Becca" Lynn Hooper 24, of Townsend, MA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2022 after a lifelong battle of liver disease. Becca was always a positive spirit and looked on the bright side of all circumstances. Despite many years of adversity and illness, Becca was always compassionate, and caring. Oftentimes, caring more for others than for herself....

Audrey Bryce

Mar 22, 2022

Longtime Groton resident, Audrey Bryce, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. She built her dream home on Longley Road in 1978, and has been a Grotonian ever since. She was well-known in the community as a realtor, and was active in the Groton Women’s Club, Fort Devens Army Museum, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and Historical Society. At...

Joanne “Joby” Doyle

Mar 21, 2022

Joanne “Joby” Doyle passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2022. Joby was born on July 24th, 1941, to Joseph and Beatrice (Shon) Doyle, from whom she affectionately obtained her nickname. Joby was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years in the East Ramapo Central School District located in Spring Valley, New York. She was loved and adored by...

Donna Hammond

Mar 18, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Donna Hammond, age 54, of Pepperell, Massachusetts. Donna passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 18th, 2022. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 23rd, 1967 to parents Margaret Camire and Paul Camire. She was the youngest of three, Sister LeighAnn Hammond and Brother Michael Hammond. She graduated from North Middlesex High...

Lindsey Faith Partridge

Mar 13, 2022

Lindsey Faith Partridge, our little LuLu Belle, was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on June 8th, 1999. On Sunday, March 13th, 2022  Lindsey passed away in a tragic boating accident while having the time of her life on a vacation in Florida with her boyfriend Jacob Smith.

Lindsey was a girl like no other. To all...

Wayne A. Gulliver

Mar 10, 2022

PEPPERELL: Wayne A. Gulliver, 66, of Pepperell died Thursday, March 10, 2022 from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Wayne was born in Fitchburg, April 22, 1955, the son of Muriel (Gulliver) Caserma and resided much of his life in Townsend and Pepperell. Wayne graduated from North Middlesex Regional High School, class of 1974....

Charles L. Carson

Mar 7, 2022

Charles L. Carson, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 42 years, and his 7 children.

Charles was a longtime resident of Pepperell, for over 60 years, and worked in the printing business. While living in Pepperell, he loved to buy old homes and restore them....

Susanne Marie Lavery

Mar 6, 2022

Susanne Marie Lavery, RN, age 53, of Hollis, NH passed away Sunday, March 6th, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Susanne was born June 27, 1968 in Lowell MA the daughter of Norman and Elizabeth (Vigue) Poulin. She attended University of Massachusetts, Lowell and earned a bachelor’s degree in Nursing. Susanne worked as an...

Bruce John Young

Mar 4, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Bruce John Young, our ever loving and devoted husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, father, brother, and friend to all whose lives he touched, on March 4th, 2022. He was in his 71st year, born September 16th, 1950. Born and raised in Groton, MA, Bruce was loved by many. Prior to his very sudden...

Cameron M. Ojala

Feb 28, 2022

Cameron M. Ojala, 31, of Pepperell, Massachusetts died tragically in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 28, 2022. Cameron was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on August 19, 1990 to Douglas Ojala and Valerie (Sherwood) Ojala.

Cameron was a beloved son, father, brother, friend and uncle. He also had a passion for hockey which he shared with his...

Eric Pasquale Shaw

Feb 24, 2022

Eric Pasquale Shaw (46) of Belchertown, MA passed away on February 24, 2022. Eric was born in Concord, MA on January 21, 1976 to Debi and Clifford Shaw. Eric grew up in Pepperell, MA, riding dirt bikes, playing soccer and running track. He had a love for music and with his radio blaring you could usually hear him coming...

Gary Robert Krumpholz

Feb 18, 2022

Gary Krumpholz, 74, passed away at the Arbors, an assisted living center, in Bedford on February 18th, 2022 after a long and difficult struggle with posterior cortical atrophy.

Gary was born in Holyoke, son of the late Robert Krumpholz and his wife Adele (Leminech) Krumpholz. He was predeceased by his brother Terrance Krumpholz and his...

James E. Farmer

Feb 16, 2022

SERVICE UPDATE - DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, JIM'S FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 26TH AT 1 P.M. AT THE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF PEPPERELL, 3 TOWNSEND ST. PEPPERELL, MA. INTERMENT CENTRAL CEMETERY, DUNSTABLE. VISITING HOURS WILL PROCEED AS SCHEDULED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH FROM 4 TO 7 P.M. IN THE MCGAFFIGAN FUNERAL HOME, 37 MAIN ST. (RTE....