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Merrill Bancroft
Mar 18, 2025
Merrill Bancroft, age 85, of Townsend, MA, passed away at his home on March 18, 2025. Merrill was pre-deceased by his wife of 51 years, Rita Gould Bancroft, formerly of Cummington, MA. Merrill was born in Chesterfield, MA on September 23, 1939, son of Marion (Read) and Robert Hayes Bancroft. He leaves a brother, Douglas Bancroft and his wife Joanne,...
Sonya Cassian (Olszak) Lauritzen
Mar 18, 2025
Sonya Cassian (Olszak) Lauritzen, RN, BSN, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on March 18th, 2025, at the age of 54. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
Sonya is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Michael Lauritzen; her children, Erik, and his wife Theodosia of Hartford ME, Dana, and Kristofer, both of Pepperell, MA. She...
Thomas Patrick Locklin, Sr.
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Patrick Locklin, Sr., 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025, on his birthday after a brief illness surrounded by his loving family. Thomas was born March 13, 1937, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Tom was a devoted husband to his wife, Aldis, for almost 54 years and a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He grew up...
Leah Marie (Ricket) Riseman
Mar 4, 2025
Leah Marie (Ricket) Riseman, of Brookline, NH, entered into rest on March 4, 2025 at the age of 54. A beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend.
Leah is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Dennis Riseman; her beautiful children, Hannah, Abigail, and Sarah; and her precious dog, Indi, all of Brookline, NH. She is also...
Robert E. Hartwell
Feb 25, 2025
Robert “Bob” Hartwell, 92, passed away Feb 25, 2025. Born 1933 in Buckland, MA to Lena and Robert Hartwell and remained active and healthy, living his life to the fullest up to his last day.
Predeceased one year ago by his wife, Margaret. Also predeceased by his parents and brother Malcolm. Bob leaves behind his three children: Ellen, David, and Lynne,...
Daniel Peter LaRose
Feb 24, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Daniel Peter LaRose, 49, of Pepperell, MA. He was a beloved son, father, and friend. Dan left us too soon, but the impact of his love, generosity, and unwavering dedication to others will never be forgotten.
A graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School and Nichols College, Dan was widely...
Bernard Nelson Gray
Feb 21, 2025
Bernard Nelson Gray, a brilliant mind, devoted family man, and accomplished inventor, passed away peacefully February 21st of 2025 at the age of 86.
Born in 1938 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Bernard grew up in the vibrant neighborhood of Inman Square. He attended Rindge Latin School before furthering his education at Northeastern University. Bernard served in the Army, where he served with...
Eileen (Larrivee) Marchildon
Feb 17, 2025
Eileen Marchildon, resident of Pepperell, MA, the beloved wife of Ronald D. Marchildon, passed away peacefully, and surrounded by family, on Monday, February 17th, 2025, following a brief illness. She was seventy-seven.
Born in Lowell on April 29th, 1947, Eileen was the daughter of the late William and Vera (Myron) Larrivee. She remained a resident of Lowell for many years, before...
David E. Murphy
Feb 16, 2025
Everyone knows that one person who is the funny guy, the life of the party—someone who will do anything for anyone without hesitation and ask for nothing in return.
David E. Murphy, 65, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, MA, and most recently a snowbird in Englewood, FL, was that person to many. Sadly, for his family and friends, David made the...
George William Leddy, Jr.
Feb 13, 2025
George William Leddy (Papa) of Pepperell, MA aged 76, passed away peacefully at his home Thursday February 13th, 2025 after a prolonged illness surrounded by his wife Irene Leddy and beloved dog, Brutus.
George Leddy was born on March 11th, 1948 in Cambridge MA where he grew up with his sisters Elizabeth Curran and Francis Holland.
In his early school years, George...
Winifred Cecilia Mann
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loved mother, Winifred Cecilia (Foley) Mann, 96, of Pepperell, Mass. She left us peacefully on February 12, 2025 surrounded by her children. A loving Wife, Mother, Nana, Nana-Nan, Mom, Mumma, Mum, Aunt, Sister, Sister-in-law, she will always be remembered by her strong faith in God.
Our mother worked at...
Diana Desir
Feb 10, 2025
Diana Desir, a resident of Shirley, Massachusetts, passed away on February 10th, 2025, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, Massachusetts, at the age of 94. She was born on August 20, 1930, and raised in Lamontagne Jacmel, Haiti. She was married to Jiordany Jean Jacques who passed away on February 7th, 1995. Diana was a devoted mother and grandmother who...
Edward F. Blanchard, Jr.
Feb 9, 2025
Edward F. Blanchard Jr., 70, of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts on July 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Beverly (Heddericg) Blanchard, former proprietors of the Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Whitman, Massachusetts.
He is survived...
Mary R. Wardwell
Feb 6, 2025
Mary R. Wardwell, age 89, of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Life Care Center of Acton, MA after a brief illness. Mary was born on March 18, 1935 in Madawaska, ME to the late Henri and Julie (Chasse) Couture. She was a devoted mother to her only son, Allen Wardwell.
Mary, or more lovingly known...
Frank Whitney Dunn
Feb 4, 2025
Frank Whitney Dunn, lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Born December 23, 1935, he was the son of James F. Dunn and Edith (Scarci) Dunn of Pepperell.
Devoted husband to his wife of 46 years, the late Manuela (Gonzalez-Colon) Dunn. Also, pre-deceased by his only sibling, James E. Dunn.
He is survived by his...
Patricia Marie Mariano
Feb 3, 2025
Patricia Marie “Tricia” (Burns) Mariano, 62, of Pepperell, formerly of Woburn, passed away on February 3, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the cherished wife of 42 years to Anthony “Tony” R. Mariano.
Born on June 6, 1962, in Woburn to Martha (Doherty) Burns and the late Robert F. Burns Sr., Tricia spent...
James Ralph Ogilvie, Sr.
Jan 31, 2025
James Ralph Ogilvie, Sr., 87, of Littleton, passed away on January 31, 2025. James was born on April 30, 1937 to Ralph L. and Evelyn W. Ogilvie of Littleton. James attended Littleton schools and Worcester Tech. James loved driving trucks. James started a trucking business hauling for Wicks Lumber, working alongside of him was his brother, George. He continued for...
William L. Crewe, Jr.
Jan 31, 2025
William “Bill” LaVerne Crewe, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 31st. A forty-year resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts, Bill was born and grew up in Buffalo, New York before moving to Pepperell in 1982.
After working in the lumber industry for decades, Bill founded Better Cabinet Distributors in 1992. Through his company, he helped make beautiful homes for...
John William Powers
Jan 29, 2025
John William Powers, 79, of Pepperell, MA passed away on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025. John was born to William and Betty Powers in Grimsby, England on November 15, 1945. He graduated Billerica Memorial H.S. class of ’63 and joined the U.S.A.F. where he served a 4-year enlistment. John moved to New Britain, CT in ’67 where he worked at the...
Florence (Berard) Reynolds
Jan 28, 2025
TAMPA, FL -- Florence (Berard) Reynolds, formerly of Lowell, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 at Arbor Terrace Assisted Living facility, after winning a long battle against Alzheimer's disease. Florence always retained her sweet, polite, and yet fun-loving attitude despite the incredible toll the disease took on her for many years. She never forgot her beloved family members, and...
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