Obituaries

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...

Jun 7, 2021

Robert Thomas Breen, 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2021 in Ayer, MA after a short illness.

Born in East Walpole, MA, he moved to Pepperell with his family. He was a graduate of Pepperell High School where he excelled in basketball. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Scott) Breen, in October...

May 27, 2021

Marjorie “Marge, Sis” A. Shubley, age 83, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, May 27, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.  Born on September 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Preston) and John Lynch, Sr. A lifelong resident of Pepperell, MA, she attended Pepperell...

May 23, 2021

WWII Veteran Frank Scimemi passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born on December 13, 1921 to Stefano Scimemi and Philomena (Dirubbo) Scimemi and was raised in Tyngsboro, MA. Frank proudly served in the Army Air Corps in the China Burma India Theater as an airplane mechanic. He served from 1942-1944. When returning from service...

May 20, 2021

Rhonda Gladys Harney, affectionately known as Ronnie, Mom, and Nannie, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her Pepperell home on May 20th, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 2nd, 1952 in Groton and kept ties to this area of Massachusetts throughout her life. The daughter of Mildred (MacLean) and Floyd...

May 17, 2021

GROTON - Peter Geoffrey Staffon, age 54, passed away on May 17, 2021 at his home in Groton. Peter was born in Boston on December 26, 1966 as a son of the late Peter William Geoffrey Staffon and Margaret Mae (Green) Staffon. A lifelong resident of Groton, Peter attended the local schools and was a graduate of Groton-Dunstable High...

May 17, 2021

Paul Edward McLaughlin, age 76, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Villa Crest Nursing Home and Retirement Center in Manchester, N.H. on May 17, 2021.

He was a graduate of Burlington High School.  He went on to attend the Massachusetts Fire Academy in 1975. Mr. McLaughlin married Margaret McLaughlin in 1968, and they...

May 2, 2021

April Dawn Strigle passed away on May 2, 2021 at her home in Pepperell. She was born on December 29, 1972, in Ocala, Florida. She was the oldest of three siblings. April graduated from North Middlesex High School and UMass Lowell where she studied finance. April worked at Digital Federal Credit Union for over twenty years.