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Ruby Ann Reyes Aiken

Ruby Ann Reyes Aiken

Jan 26, 2024

Ruby Ann Reyes Aiken passed away on January 26, 2024. Ruby Ann was born September 12, 1961 to an unwed mother who gave her up to Children’s Garden of the Philippines near Manila at six days of age. She was adopted by Dr. Sergio J. Reyes and Dr. Susana S. Reyes six months later and given the name “Ruby” because...

Joseph F. Caulfield

Joseph F. Caulfield

Jan 25, 2024

Joseph Francis Caulfield passed away on January 25, 2024 at his home in Chelmsford. He was the beloved husband of Lillian M. (Willis) Caulfield.  Joseph was born in Rochester, NH on January 4, 1930, son of the late John H. and Lilian M. (Ruel) Caulfield and brother of the late John H. Caulfield. 

Joseph is survived by his children, Joseph F....

Nandee Ann Willets

Nandee Ann Willets

Jan 23, 2024

Nandee Willets of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital surrounded by family and friends at the age 70.  She was born in Marlborough, MA, raised in Groton, MA and in 1976 purchased her home in Pepperell where she lived until her passing. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald R. Mann. Ron and...

Robert "Bob" Wittren

Robert "Bob" Wittren

Jan 20, 2024

Robert “Bob” Wittren passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at age 68.

Bob was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2023 and took his diagnosis the same way he lived his entire life, with a positive and upbeat outlook. Bob grew up in Groton, MA, the son of the late James and Judith Wittren, who owned...

Dr. Stephen Kurland

Dr. Stephen Kurland

Jan 19, 2024

Dr. Stephen Kurland, of Townsend, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Winthrop, MA. Son of the late Henry Kurland, born in East Boston, MA, and the late Mary Kurland, born in Lynn, MA. Brother of the late Richard Kurland, born in Winthrop, MA.

Stephen graduated from Winthrop High...

Earl Carter

Earl Carter

Jan 14, 2024

Earl Carter - a Groton Icon 

Earl Carter, a well-known Groton Historian and passionate collector of Groton Historical ephemera, passed away at home on January 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and his adored pets.

Earl was born in Boston, MA in 1939, the son of Donald Fremont Carter and Ruth Irene Carter and grew up in Malden, with two siblings. 

His...

Robert D. Fulton

Robert D. Fulton

Jan 10, 2024

Robert D. Fulton, 89, of Pepperell, died on January 10, 2024.  He was born in Ohio, the son of Arthur and Stella Fulton.  He was predeceased by his loving wife, Nadia, to whom he was married for 58 years.  He is survived by his 3 children, David and his wife Teresa of Florida, Janice of Pepperell, and Judith of North Chelmsford.    

Bob...

Linda Oakley

Linda Oakley

Jan 6, 2024

Linda Oakley, 65, of Townsend, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 6, 2024 due to complications from cancer. She was born on June 20th, 1958 daughter of the late Albert and Edna May (Edmuston) MacDougall.

She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Oakley; her children, Meghan Oakley and partner John Cronin of Chelmsford, MA, R.J. Oakley and his wife...

Robert "The Brain" Dumas

Robert "The Brain" Dumas

Jan 2, 2024

To view the video recording of Robert's funeral service, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PKISkRMb1QRobert Joseph Dumas, 67, passed away peacefully at Ayer Valley Rehab & Nursing on January 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Robert was born in Lowell, MA on November 12, 1956 to Dorothy Larsen. Later in life he moved to Ayer, MA with his wife Jane Dumas where they raised...

Ralph L. Nicoll

Ralph L. Nicoll

Dec 28, 2023

Ralph L. Nicoll, 97, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts passed away on December 28, 2023, at the River Terrace Nursing Home in Lancaster, Massachusetts.    

Ralph was born on February 3, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Maxwell and Grace (Cox) Nicoll. Ralph is survived by his son, James Nicoll, and his wife Bernice of Lunenburg, his son, Gary Nicoll, and his wife Patty of Dover, New Hampshire, and his brother Bob Nicoll and his wife Donna of Bedford, New...

Norine A. Moulton

Norine A. Moulton

Dec 27, 2023

Norine Moulton, age 85, passed away December 27, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 27, 1938, in Arlington, MA, to Alfred and Mary von Hein. She met her husband Robert F. Moulton at Sylvania Electric in Waltham, MA; and they were married on May 3rd, 1958. They moved to Pepperell in 1967....

Joan Theresa Hammond

Joan Theresa Hammond

Dec 27, 2023

Joan Theresa Hammond, 86, of Groton, passed away at her home on December 27, 2023. Joan was born on April 7, 1937 a daughter of Harry R. and Rachel (Charpentier) Cullinan. She is survived by three children, Debora Hammond of Florida, Timothy Hammond of Lunenburg, and Cynthia Peters of Arizona. She is also survived by her brother, Harry Cullinan of...

Rose A. MacArthur

Rose A. MacArthur

Dec 24, 2023

Rose A. MacArthur, of Weare, NH peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 24th, in her daughter's home at the age of 96.   

Rose was born in Malden, MA on January 4th, 1927 to Nelson P. MacArthur & Julia Daley MacArthur. She graduated from Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and later married William Martino of Wilmington, MA. They had five...

David Christopher DeLisle

David Christopher DeLisle

Dec 17, 2023

David Christopher DeLisle, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at the age of 39. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 12th, 1984, he graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical School. He went on to receive many construction certifications and his superintendent license, leading him to construction management. He excelled as a leader and supervisor, guiding numerous large...

Grace May Williams

Grace May Williams

Dec 8, 2023

To view the video recording of Grace's Funeral Mass and Committal Service, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKx9NYtjwkoGrace May (Hill) Williams, 89, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1934, in El Paso, TX, to Benjamin B. and Aurora (Armijo) Hill.     Grace was warm-hearted and friendly, with a wonderful...

Nikole Carnevale

Nikole Carnevale

Dec 6, 2023

Nikole Carnevale, 54, a resident of Pepperell, MA, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2023.  

She was a graduate of Middlesex Community College, with a degree in science, with honors provided by Phi Beta Kappa. She later graduated from Greater Lowell’s Practical Nursing Program. A licensed practical nurse, Nikole was outstanding in her profession, highly empathic, and committed to...

Marcia D. Coutu

Marcia D. Coutu

Dec 6, 2023

Marcia Delma (née Blanchard, Cooke) Coutu of Littleton, MA passed away peacefully at Lifecare Center of Nashoba Valley, Littleton, MA on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at the age of 93.     Though Marcia worked outside the home much of her life, while raising her family, she always found time to follow her passions.

 

Throughout her life Marcia was...

Marilyn E. Deering

Marilyn E. Deering

Dec 4, 2023

Marilyn E. Deering, of Pepperell, passed away on December 4, 2023, surrounded by her family after longtime illnesses.

 

She was born in Lowell, MA on May 9, 1943 daughter of the late Harry C. and Anna May (Desautells) Brown.

 

In her earlier years, she resided in Dracut but spent most of her life in Pepperell.

 

Prior to...

Lee Anne Seeger

Lee Anne Seeger

Dec 4, 2023

Lee Anne (McManus) Seeger, of Dunstable, formerly of Pepperell, entered eternity on December 4, 2023, at her home.     Lee was born on March 19, 1957, daughter of the late James and Ruth (Carlson) McManus. She grew up in Dunstable but later moved to Pepperell, where she resided for over 48 years. Lee loved to help others and spent a number of years working as an EMT....

Richard Gardner Potts

Richard Gardner Potts

Dec 3, 2023

Richard Gardner Potts, 81, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023 with his wife of 43 years by his side, after a short and hard fought battle against lymphoma.    

In addition to his wife, Lynne, he is survived by daughters from his first marriage to Janis Beers Bernard—Amy Potts (Derek Riemer) of Westford MA, and Amanda...

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