OBITUARIES

Oct 24, 2021

Dorothy (Fuccillo) Capraro of Groton, formerly of Medford passed peacefully at home on October 24, 2021

She was born in Boston, the daughter of Gaetano and Lena (Rossetti) Fuccillo and was raised along with her brother Richard in Boston's North End.

She later married the late Louis Capraro. Together they moved...

Oct 10, 2021

On October 10, 2021, John “Jack” Stroffoleno, son of Francis and Catherine (Donahue) Stroffoleno, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was 72 years old.

Born and raised in Arlington, Vermont, Jack resided in the Highlands sections of Lowell for over 40 years. Jack was known around the neighborhood for helping neighbors with everyday...

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Dorothy (Cataldo) DaSilva passed away at Lowell General Hospital on October 4, 2021. Mary was born in Billerica, MA on September 5, 1968. She attended Shawsheen Vocational School and studied Business. For many years, she worked in accounting and eventually ventured into the health field so she could help others, most recently working for Right at Home of...

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Jane Allen-Bisbee, age 65, of Pepperell, MA passed away on October 4, 2021.

Mary Jane was born in Canton, MA to Mary Allen (Hayes) and Edward Allen on July 28, 1956. She grew up mostly in Canton and later in Sharon, attending public schools in both towns. Mary Jane followed her dream of becoming a nurse...

Sep 29, 2021

Dr. Mary G. McCrea Curnen returned to the Lord just two months shy of her 99th birthday on September 29, 2021, in Groton, Massachusetts.  Mary Godenne was born the second of six children in Brussels, Belgium on November 25, 1922, to a Belgian father and an English mother who had met treating soldiers injured during in World War I....

Sep 25, 2021

MEDEIROS, Eleanor Emma, of Arlington. Eleanor was born on September 10, 1929, passed away on September 25th, 2021 from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward William Medeiros and daughter Carol Ann.  She was a loving mother and wife who loved to sew and play the keyboard. She is survived by her sons Edward...

Sep 16, 2021

GROTON - Jane Francis (Redding) Cullinan, 81, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.

Jane was born in Lowell, MA on October 13th, 1939, daughter of Nora (Harrigan) Redding and Frank Redding. She grew up in Lowell and attended Lowell State, before moving to Groton with her loving husband of...

Sep 10, 2021

CW4 William Leonard “Bill” Twohig, USA (Ret.) age 89, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Winchester Hospital on September 10, 2021.

Bill was born in Melrose to Joseph and Minnie (Coine) Twohig. He attended Melrose High School and was prepared as a Master Aviation Mechanic at East Coast Aero Tech. Bill followed in...

Aug 31, 2021

William Sylvester Jones, Sr., "CHIEF", formerly of Spring Hill, Florida and most recently Littleton, MA, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA. He was 99. William is survived by his daughter Debbie and her husband Tim Morton of Townsend, MA, son William Jr. of Mont Vernon, NH, grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren....

Aug 30, 2021

Peter Richard “Uncle Pete” Ashley, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center. He was 74. Mr. Ashley was born in Framingham on January 27, 1947 a son of the late Annabelle (Sullivan) and Rowland W. Ashley. Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Phyllis A. (Holleran) Ashley of Littleton....

Aug 28, 2021

Neil J. Teachout, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA.  He was 80 years old.

Neil was born on July 14, 1941 in Nashua, NH to father, Neil J. Teachout, Sr. and mother, Vera A. Teachout.  He is the oldest of...

Aug 27, 2021

Littleton – Patricia J. Bancroft, 72, of Littleton, died Aug. 27, 2021 at Beth Israel Hospital, after an extended illness.

Born on Aug. 4, 1949, in Cambridge, MA she was the daughter of the late Charles and Phyllis Bell of Littleton, MA.

“The art of love is who you share it...

Aug 24, 2021

Geraldine Ann (Stewart, Hallbourg) Hamilton, 6 April 1943 – 24 August 2021.  Beloved mother and wife passed to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior after a long, well-fought, battle.

Daughter of Leslie and Gertrude Stewart, Jerri, as she was known by all her friends was born, raised, and lived her entire life in the...

Aug 17, 2021

Sister Antoinette Ouellette SUSC died August 17, 2021 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA. Born in Lawrence on June 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late John and Irene (Martin) Ouellette. In addition to her Holy Union Sisters, nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews survive her. She was predeceased by her sister Theresa Wrigley and brothers Henry...

Aug 16, 2021

“Though I know I'll never lose affection For people and things that went before I know I'll often stop and think about them In my life I love you more” - The Beatles “In My Life” Amanda Theresa Blowers was never destined to follow the rules. She was always intent on following her own path. A talented artist and...

Aug 12, 2021

Harold Henry Sargent Jr., formerly of Groton and Dunstable, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Tyngsborough on Thursday, August 12th, 2021. He was born in Ayer, Massachusetts on May 23rd, 1951, son of the late Harold Henry Sargent Sr. and Marylouise (Perry) Sargent.  Hal graduated from Groton High in 1969. He then attended and graduated from Mass College...

Aug 8, 2021

DRACUT - Lieutenant Alan Lessieur, PPD passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 8, 2021. Born in Lowell on December 24, 1960, Alan was the son of the late Joseph and Rita (Paige) Lessieur.

Alan was a Lieutenant with the Pepperell Police Department, where he worked for over 32 years. He was well known as the D.A.R.E. officer...

Aug 7, 2021

FITCHBURG - Matthew D. Chapman Jr. (Matty) age 64, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at his home. He was born in Pepperell on July 21, 1957 the son of the late Matthew D. Chapman Sr. and Joyce (Pillsbury) Chapman. Matty grew up in Pepperell and attended the local schools.  From there he started his career as a skilled...

Jul 30, 2021

Paul M. Healey, age 55, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021 unexpectedly at home.  He was the beloved husband of Sharon L. Healey with whom he shared 29 years of marriage.

He was born in Stoneham, MA on December 5, 1965, the son of Patricia D. Healey and the late William D. Healey.  He was a...

Jul 22, 2021

Life-long educator Maura Shaffer’s legacy of lifting others up to realize their full potential will live on far beyond her recent death. Maura passed away on July 22, 2021, after a courageous battle with mesothelioma, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by giving of themselves to others and living their lives to the fullest....