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John Emmett Murphy
Jul 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of John Emmett MurphyJohn Murphy, a lifelong resident of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born into a family deeply rooted in Groton, John was the fourth generation to call the town home, and proudly continued the legacy of the Murphy Plumbing Company as a master plumber and master...
Raymond Anthony Wheeler
Jul 29, 2025
Deacon Raymond Anthony “Ray” Wheeler, age 84, of Hollis, NH, passed away peacefully in the evening of July 29, 2025, surrounded by his family and supported by his faith, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on June 21, 1941 in Ayer, MA, son of the late Ralph A. and Cecile M. (Gallien) Wheeler.
Ray spent his early life...
Leo Richard Lamy
Jul 26, 2025
PEPPERELL - Leo Richard Lamy of Pepperell, a loving husband, father and grandfather (Pépère) passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, at Leominster Hospital with his family by his side.
Leo was born on June 6, 1943, in Lowell, to Lionel and Rita (LaCourse) Lamy. He was raised in Groton and attended Groton schools. He enlisted in the Army in 1965...
Michael Joseph Penniman
Jul 24, 2025
GARDNER - Michael Joseph Penniman passed away suddenly on July 24th, 2025 in Gardner, MA due to complications from emergency surgery.
Michael was born on January 5th, 1992, and was 33 years old. He was the beloved son of Thomas and Jean (Bartlett) Penniman, and the brother of Jenny, Amy, and Jason.
He is predeceased by his brother, John Penniman, and grandparents,...
Judith "Judy" (Sullivan) Azarowski
Jul 22, 2025
Judith “Judy” (Sullivan) Azarowski passed away at her home in Pepperell, Ma on Tuesday, July 22, 2025, after a long and courageous battle against Congestive Heart Failure.
Born and raised in Lawrence, Ma, Judy was the daughter of the late Michael and Mary (Guilfoyle) Sullivan, who raised her to be a loving, kind, and respectful person, characteristics she retained throughout her...
Patrick S. Shugrue
Jul 21, 2025
On July 21, 2025, after a 8+ known year battle with Alzheimer’s, it stole Patrick Stanley Shugrue (of Pepperell, MA) from all who loved him. Born in Lowell, MA, on January 19, 1957, to T. Dolores (Nowak) and William J Shugrue, Patrick, in his rebellious, spirited, and genius fashion, found his soulmate, Carla-Marie (Giardinella-Cushing), in their childhood neighborhood of Shaughnessy...
Patricia D. (Whitney) Healey
Jul 19, 2025
Patricia D. (Whitney) Healey, formerly of West Groton and Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at her son’s side on July 19, 2025 at the Life Care Center of Leominster, following a period of declining health and a battle with dementia.
Born May 3, 1930, a daughter of the late Francis William and Florence P. (Campbell) Whitney, Patsy spent her early life in...
Joanne M. Johnston
Jul 17, 2025
Joanne M. Johnston, 65, of Pepperell, MA, born February 21, 1960, in Lowell, MA, passed away on July 17, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a courageous second battle with cancer. She attended Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, MA. She worked at Spinners Package store and Murray Printing in Forge Village in her earlier...
Timothy P. Jonas
Jul 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy P. Jonas on July 15, 2025. He was born on October 25, 1960, son of the late Stephen A. Jr. and Patricia (McHugh) Jonas. Timothy left this world in 2025 at the age of 64, leaving behind cherished memories among family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Timothy’s...
Gerald (Gerry) A. O'Sullivan
Jul 13, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald (Gerry) A. O’Sullivan, 79, of Bourne, MA on July 13, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife and daughters after a courageous, years-long battle with dementia.
Gerry was born in Ayer, MA on February 24, 1946, son of the late Patrick and Alice (Ouelette) O’Sullivan. He spent...
Robert C. Rossetti
Jul 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert C. Rossetti
A Life Remembered and a Legacy Honored
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Robert C. Rossetti, age 76, of Pepperell, MA, who left us on July 5th. Robert's warmth, wisdom, and kindness touched all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Born to the late Carl and Dorothy...
Christine "Chris" A. Layne
Jul 4, 2025
Christine “Chris” A. Layne, devoted and loving wife of Richard K. Layne, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, July 4, 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones as she passed peacefully from this world at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Chris was born in Winchester, Massachusetts on February 26,1960 to her loving parents, Gertrude Surette and...
Jacqueline Ann Hope
Jul 3, 2025
Jacqueline Ann Hope, affectionately known as “Jacqui”, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. At 35, Jacqui’s vibrant spirit left a lasting mark on those who knew her, despite a long and private battle with addiction.
Born on December 18, 1989, in Nashua, New Hampshire, Jacqui was the beloved daughter of...
Karen E. (Lynch) Delaney
Jun 26, 2025
Karen (Lynch) Delaney, 71, of Pepperell, died peacefully on June 26, 2025. Karen has reunited with her beloved husband John (Jack) Delaney (2016). She was the loving mother of Kathleen Clement and her husband Jason of Pepperell, son John Delaney and his wife Amanda of Leominster and daughter Meaghan Delaney and her husband Daniel Stanhope of Pepperell. She will be...
Bernard Scott Williams
Jun 25, 2025
Williams, of Pepperell, June 25, 2025.
Bernard “Scott” Williams died at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua on June 25, 2025. He was born in Nashua, NH on December 4, 1951, son of the late Bernard H. and Rosalie (Welch) Williams.
Scott spent his whole life in Pepperell where he attended the schools and was a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School....
Judith Carpenter Shiffer
Jun 21, 2025
Judith Carpenter Shiffer, 80, born October 19, 1944, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home in New Ipswich, NH.
Born in Millersburg, OH, Judith was the daughter of the late Louis Carpenter and Doris Carpenter (Bush). She moved to West Pittston, PA in 1948 and was a graduate of West Pittston High School, Class of 1962.
Surviving Judith...
Sheila Anne Mitchell
Jun 17, 2025
Sheila Anne Mitchell passed away peacefully at Lahey Clinic on June 17, 2025, surrounded by friends and held in the love of those who knew her. Born on March 21, 1955, in Manhattan, NY, she was the cherished daughter of the late George and Helen Mitchell.
Sheila was a woman of deep and abiding faith, whose life reflected her belief in...
Peter Arthur Katsines, Jr.
Jun 17, 2025
Peter Arthur Katsines Jr. of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully sleeping on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in Nashua, NH at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center.
Peter was the hardest working man you could know, and operated 2 consecutive automotive repair and fueling stations from his early adult life through his mid 50’s. He was a trusted and well-liked mechanic in the...
Lillian Walsh
Jun 15, 2025
Lillian Walsh, born on July 30, 1933, in Medford, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, at the age of 91.
Lillian began her teaching career at the Parmenter School in Arlington and later taught for many years at St. Raphael’s School in Medford, where she touched the lives of countless students with her gentle guidance and love for learning. After...
Dejay Alain Ducharme
Jun 15, 2025
Dejay Alain Ducharme, age 37, of Mason, NH, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Father’s Day, June 15, 2025. Born in Nashua, NH, on April 28, 1988, he was a beloved son of Denis A. and Diane Y. (Nadeau) Ducharme.
The devoted husband of Carly J. (Walsh) Ducharme, Dejay leaves behind three young children: Grant, Wayne, and Faye Ducharme,...
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