OBITUARIES

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....

Jul 22, 2021

Richard Roy “Dickie” Timpani Jr., 65, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away on July 22, 2021 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Brighton. Born in Lowell on May 14, 1956 Dickie was the son of the late Virginia M. (Dow) and Richard R. Timpani Sr.

A true townie, Dickie was a lifelong resident of...

Jul 18, 2021

Peter John Georges Longtime resident of Dunstable; 87 DUNSTABLE – Peter John Georges, a longtime resident of Dunstable, MA, passed away peacefully, Sunday July 18, 2021, at Fairhaven Healthcare Center, Lowell, MA.

He was born in Lowell on December 17, 1933, son of the late John A. Georges and the late Rose (Marchacos) Georges. Peter attended Lowell...

Jul 11, 2021

Kimberly (Libby) Salem, 51, of Townsend, MA died Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Kimberly was the daughter of Robert J. Libby and Lois A. (Boeske) Libby. She grew up in Pepperell, Massachusetts and was a graduate of the North Middlesex Regional High School, Class of 1988.

Kimberly was a beautiful young lady...

Jun 25, 2021

Carole Babineau, age 84, died peacefully on June 25, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of Chester (Chet) Babineau, whom she married in 1957 after a five year courtship that lasted through high school and college – a total of 68 years. Born in Fitchburg, she was the daughter of Francis and...

Jun 24, 2021

Micheal “Mike” W. Rolfe, 68, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, June 24th at Massachusetts General Hospital following a heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born in Dover, New Hampshire on March 2nd 1953. He attended Dover High School and later graduated from Concord Vocational Technical School with a degree in...

Jun 21, 2021

Hildegard Scott, age 86, a resident of Pepperell, passed away on June 21, 2021 at Apple Valley Center after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Werner Scott for 62 years. Born in Amorbach, Germany on May 16, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Friedrich and Elisabeth Hartmann. She received her education in Amorbach...

Jun 12, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel Kirk E. MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021. Kirk was born in Quincy, MA on February 19, 1971. He is survived by his 3 children, Chamberlain, Faith and Hope MacDonald and former spouse Charity MacDonald,  Kirk’s parents Edward and Shirley MacDonald of Marshfield, Kirk's Brother Jeffrey MacDonald of Ridgefield CT, and his...