Obituaries

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Cynthia J. Beard

Cynthia J. Beard

Jan 1, 2022

Cynthia J. Beard of West Groton, MA passed away peacefully at her home on January 1, 2022. Cynthia was predeceased by her husband William “Willie” Beard Jr. She is survived by her son Michael and wife Lisa (Murphy) Beard and granddaughter Melissa Jean Beard of Pepperell.

Cynthia graduated from North Middlesex High School in 1962....

Thomas Joseph Tierney, Jr.

Thomas Joseph Tierney, Jr.

Dec 31, 2021

**A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at the Pepperell VFW Post 3291, 55 Leighton St., Pepperell, MA on Sunday, August 14th from 12 – 4 p.m.**

Thomas J. Tierney, Jr., age 89 of Forest Park, Georgia passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021 after a short illness.

Tom was...

Jacqueline Y. (Morine)  Sennott

Jacqueline Y. (Morine) Sennott

Dec 27, 2021

Jacqueline Y. Sennott, 63, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully at home on December 27, 2021.

Jackie, the oldest of five daughters, was born March 20, 1958 in Windsor, Nova Scotia, Canada to Jack and Maryann Morine. They moved to Billerica, MA in 1969 where she graduated from Billerica High School in 1976. She was...

Nancy A. Dakin

Nancy A. Dakin

Dec 25, 2021

The Dakin Family has taken the time to upload photographs. To view these pictures, please click the "Tribute Wall" tab. Nancy A. Dakin, 80, of Harvard, MA beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, MA.  She was born in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of the...

Dorothy Marie Roberts

Dorothy Marie Roberts

Dec 23, 2021

Dorothy “Dot” & “Gram” Roberts passed away peacefully at her home on December 23rd, 2021. Dorothy was born on March 23rd, 1936 in Burlington, VT. She was raised in Bellows Falls, VT by her adoptive parents Gordon and Cora Robinson, where she graduated from Bellows Falls High School. She earned an associate degree in nursing at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital...

Walter A. Fernandez

Walter A. Fernandez

Dec 23, 2021

Walter A. “Wally” Fernandez passed away from a sudden illness on December 23, 2021. Walter was born October 12, 1935 in Worcester, MA to Artimeo Fernandez of Langas, Philippines and Helen (Haven) Fernandez of Worcester, MA.

Walter worked for the City of Lowell in the Auditor's Office for 28 years. He held the position as...

Joseph Richard Kurland

Joseph Richard Kurland

Dec 11, 2021

Joseph “Joe” Richard Kurland, of Townsend, Massachusetts, passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the age of 39, from a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was raised in Townsend, Massachusetts and graduated from North Middlesex Regional High School. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Assumption College and a Master’s Degree from Fitchburg State University. He was last...

James C.   "Skeeter" Wyman  Jr.

James C. "Skeeter" Wyman Jr.

Dec 8, 2021

James C. (Skeeter) Wyman Jr. Groton, MA died peacefully on December 8, 2021 following declining health at his winter home in Zephyrhills, FL. He was born in Hartford, CT on April 29, 1943 the son of the late James C. Wyman Sr. and Grace A. Hart Wyman.

Skeeter was the husband of...

John F. Griffin

John F. Griffin

Dec 5, 2021

John F. Griffin of Bedford, MA died unexpectedly on Dec 5, 2021.

His remaining family includes his brothers Gregory Griffin of NYC and Christopher Griffin of Providence, RI, as well as his sister, Christine Griffin of NYC.

In addition, John’s family included nieces Celeste Griffin-Churchill, Justine Griffin Churchill, Kate Griffin, Kylie...

Jirier "Jerry" Demirgian

Jirier "Jerry" Demirgian

Nov 29, 2021

At his home in Pepperell, Massachusetts, Jirier “Jerry” Demirgian passed away on November 29, 2021 at the age of 74. He fought cancer bravely and arduously for many years, endured the often debilitating side effects of treatments with a positive attitude, and remained the cornerstone of his family until the very end. A friend to so many--and the hero...

Paul J. Cormier

Paul J. Cormier

Nov 28, 2021

Paul J. Cormier, of Pepperell, passed from this life to the next on Sunday, November 28, 2021. He was born in Newton, MA son of the late Philip J. and Evelyn (Avery) Cormier.

Paul is survived by his wife Kathleen D. Cormier, son Alexander Cormier and wife Shiori, and granddaughters Emma and Leah of Raleigh,...

Joseph Leonard Babin

Joseph Leonard Babin

Nov 26, 2021

Joseph Leonard Babin, 96, of Princeton, died on November 26, 2021. Late WWII Veteran U.S. Army.

Services will be held at the Massachusetts Veteran Memorial Cemetery, 111 Glenallen St., Winchendon, MA on Thursday, October 13th at 1 p.m.

Gloria E. Goss

Gloria E. Goss

Nov 24, 2021

Gloria E. Goss of Dunstable passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. She was 84 years old. She joins her husband, Charles E. Goss, Jr. in heaven.

Gloria was born on June 2, 1937 in Barnett, Vermont to Peter and Viola Flinn. She lived in several locations throughout Vermont and Massachusetts during her child hood...

Richard J. McClellan

Richard J. McClellan

Nov 22, 2021

Richard J. McClellan of Fitchburg, MA passed away at UMASS Medical Center in Worcester on November 22, 2021 after a long illness. He was born May 17, 1958.

Formerly of Pepperell MA he was predeceased by his parents Leo McClellan and Mary O’leary and his older brother Leo McClellan, Jr.

Richard...

Andrea K. McCool

Andrea K. McCool

Nov 19, 2021

Andrea K. McCool passed away suddenly on November 19th, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Andrea was born March 14th, 1964, in Groton, MA a daughter of Walter & Roberta Fernandez. She attended North Middlesex Regional High School in the graduating class of ’82. Later in life, she completed her bachelor’s degree at Mount Washington College in business administration. She...

Ronald Anthony Vega

Ronald Anthony Vega

Nov 17, 2021

Ronald Anthony Vega, age 41, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA. He is survived by his parents, Susan & Richard Cuoco; his brothers, Richard Jr. & Anthony Cuoco; and his nephew, Declan Cuoco. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Lorraine Crowley, Lillian Cuoco, and Alfred Cuoco.

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Robert Warren Brown

Robert Warren Brown

Nov 16, 2021

Robert Warren Brown, otherwise known as Bob or Papa, died peacefully in his sleep in his daughter's home on Tuesday, November 16th, 2021 following the celebration of his 81st birthday. Bob resided for 47 years in the custom home he designed and built in Groton, MA before succumbing to congestive heart failure. He will be deeply missed by all...

Lee Andrew Makela

Lee Andrew Makela

Nov 14, 2021

Lee Andrew Makela of Maynard, MA passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 14, 2021 at the age of 54. He is survived by his loving wife Rachael Simkins-Makela and beloved son Andrew Finn Makela. He is also survived by his mother K. Wanda (Tierney) Makela, father Ray “Sonny” Makela, his siblings Pamela Holt, Patrick Makela, Michael (Robin)...

Judith V. (Pothier)  Babin

Judith V. (Pothier) Babin

Nov 13, 2021

Judith V. (Pothier) Babin, wife of Stephen L. Babin, of Groton, MA passed peacefully on November 13, 2021.

Judy was born September 16, 1947 in Southbridge, MA to Armand W. Pothier and Margaret (Tochy) Pothier.

Judy graduated Groton High School Class of 1965. Judy and Steve were married on October 26,...

Richard Joseph D'Agostino

Richard Joseph D'Agostino

Nov 11, 2021

Richard Joseph D’Agostino, 90 years old, of Townsend, formerly of Groton, MA joined his wife Maureen in heaven on November 11, 2021.

Richard was born June 22, 1931, son of Biagio and Rose (Marino) D’Agostino. Graduated from Everett High School in 1949. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Attended Wentworth Institute of...