Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Lorraine Denise (Chenette) Anderson
Apr 29, 2021
AYER - Lorraine D. (Chenette) Anderson passed away in her Ayer home on April 29, 2021 at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1932 in Worcester and was the daughter of Albert and Bernadette Chenette. She was a member of the Seeds of Faith Community Church in Harvard where she enjoyed...
Katherine Anne Lawrence
Apr 28, 2021
It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Katherine Anne (Kim) Lawrence who left our world on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
Known as Kathy by her family, Mom by her daughter, Nana by her grandson, and Kim by her friends; she was born in Billerica, Massachusetts on May 11, 1955 until her family moved to...
Daniel James McGrath
Apr 25, 2021
TOWNSEND - Dan McGrath, age 56, long-time Townsend resident passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Kim (Young) for nearly 29 years - and childhood sweetheart/best friend for 41 years. He was the very proud father of his precious daughter Emily as well as his adored...
Marie Ellen Anderson
Apr 24, 2021
Marie E. Anderson of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA with family by her side after a courageous battle with calciphylaxis and kidney failure. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Anderson. Born in Stoneham, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Viola (Mulcahy) D’Aiuto and...
Ivan Hamilton Mimms
Apr 21, 2021
Ivan Hamilton Mimms passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. He was born on July 27, 1954 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Helen H. and Duval Mimms.
Ivan grew up in Amityville, Long Island NY where he attended Amityville Public Schools. After high school, Ivan attended and completed Long Island School for EKG. Ivan then moved...
Edward T. Gillogly, Sr.
Apr 12, 2021
Edward T. Gillogly, Sr., 83, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away peacefully Monday, April 12, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA after a period of declining health. Mr. Gillogly, or “Ed” as he was affectionately known, was born in Pepperell on June 6, 1937, the son of James P. Gillogly, Jr. and Pearl (Gillogly) Blood.
...Rt. Rev. Xavier Connelly, O.S.B.
Apr 8, 2021
Right Reverend Xavier Connelly, O.S.B., 2nd Abbot of Saint Benedict Abbey, Still River, passed away peacefully April 8, 2021.
Francis Xavier Connelly, the fourth of seven children, was born in Boston on October 23, 1954. He grew up in Newton and Belmont. Entering religious life as Br. Xavier after high school, he completed his studies...
Mildred "Millie" Irene (Dempsey) Silva
Apr 7, 2021
Mildred Irene (Dempsey) Silva, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Nashua, NH with her son Fred Silva by her side. Mildred, or “Millie” as she was affectionately known, was born in Lowell, MA on January 12, 1925.
Millie was predeceased by her husband Frederick Silva, who passed away...
Ann Marie McGrath
Mar 27, 2021
Ann M. McGrath passed away unexpectedly in Sun City Center, Florida on March 27, 2021. Born on August 4, 1928 Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph M. And Helen (Lynch) McGrath, and the sister and dedicated supporter of Pepperell legend “SIS” (Margaret) McGrath, founder of the Community Youth Center.
Ann was the first...
Janet Sarah (Ferguson) Lewis
Mar 24, 2021
Janet Sarah (Ferguson) Lewis, age 75, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 24th, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lynn, MA on April 10, 1945 to Avis (Tinkham) Ferguson and Kenneth D. Ferguson. She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1963 and went on to various career trainings. Janet was predeceased by her younger...
Wayne Smith Porter
Mar 11, 2021
Longtime educator. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Army Air Corps Veteran WWII. GROTON - Wayne Smith Porter, 97, passed away, peacefully on March 11, 2021 at RiverCourt Residences, Groton, MA, his home for the past 5 years. He was born on June 12, 1923 in Lowell, ME, the son of John Barker Porter and Laura Salome Smith. His childhood...
Shirley Anne (Peck) Man
Mar 4, 2021
Shirley was never afraid to try something new, so she marched forth, on March 4th, 2021, in her hundredth year with great anticipation for what the next stage might hold! Shirley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles C. Peck, Jr. and Elizabeth Chambers Comstock on July 8, 1921. She met her future husband, Samuel Hillard Man,...
William Leighton Greathead
Feb 28, 2021
William Leighton Greathead, born April 16, 1961, left us too early on February 28, 2021. Bill was born in Lowell, MA to his late parents, Fredrick K. and Sandra L. (Leighton) Greathead. Bill has lived in Pepperell for 37 years, where he and his wife Mary Beth raised their four boys.
Bill...
Beatrice "Bea" J. (Wilson) Heisler
Feb 28, 2021
Beatrice J. (Wilson) “Bea” Heisler passed away on February 28, 2021 at her home in Pepperell. Bea was born in Boston on February 24, 1936 a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Sharpe) Wilson.
Bea was a member of the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church and was so very thankful for all...
Kyle James Pinchott
Feb 27, 2021
Kyle James Pinchott, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021 in his hometown of Pepperell. Kyle was born in Fitchburg on September 30, 1984 a son of Laurel Shannon and a son of the late Mark J. Pinchott.
Kyle grew up in Pepperell and attended the local schools, graduating from...
Rita Bancroft
Feb 25, 2021
Rita R. Bancroft passed away on February 25, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Merrill Bancroft of Townsend, beloved sister Janet Mae Filpi, two brothers, Frank & the late William Liebenow, and extended relatives.
Rita was born in Cummington MA, attending Wahconah Regional High School, graduating with honors. After receiving...
Andrew Raymond Lamy
Feb 19, 2021
Andrew R. Lamy passed away quietly on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Apple Valley Center. He was born in Groton on August 21, 1940 a son of the late Rita and Lionel Lamy.
Andrew spent his whole life in Groton, with a couple short stays in Forge Village, Westford. Andrew was much...
Francys Elinor (Sherwood) Davis
Feb 10, 2021
Francys Elinor Sherwood Davis was born in Pepperell, Mass. on April 7, 1923. She was the third daughter and fourth child of eight siblings born to Walter E. Sherwood and Florence Moorhouse Sherwood, of Pepperell.
Francys passed away on February 10, 2021 after suffering a stroke.
Francys attended the Main...
Douglas Fahrenbach
Feb 10, 2021
US NAVY VETERAN - WWII, KOREA, VIETNAM Douglas Fahrenbach passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 at the age of 96 at Home Health Community Hospice from age related issues. Douglas was born October 11, 1924 in Portsmouth, NH the only son of Harris Fahrenbach and Diana (Lauzon) Fahrenbach. Douglas married Evelyn Theresa Parent in 1946 in Lowell, MA....
Ann Marie (Pillsbury) Shattuck
Feb 6, 2021
Ann Marie (Pillsbury) Shattuck, 90, passed away on February 6, 2021. Ann fought a courageous battle with dementia and declining health issues over the past four years in particular.
Ann was born on March 19, 1930 in Pepperell, MA to the late Harold Roscoe Pillsbury Sr. and Johanna (Colbert) Pillsbury. She was predeceased by a...





