Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Myrtle Cecelia (Soucy)  Gardner

Myrtle Cecelia (Soucy) Gardner

Sep 23, 2019

Myrtle Cecelia Gardner, affectionately known as ‘Tissy’, age 81, of Pepperell, MA passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday, September 23, 2019. Myrtle was born on March 23, 1938 in Pepperell, MA to the late Louise M. (Drew) formerly of Dunstable, MA and Robert C. Soucy formerly of Nashua, NH.

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Norman Richard Robertson

Norman Richard Robertson

Sep 18, 2019

Norman R. Robertson, 94, of Groton passed away peacefully on September 18, 2019.

He was married to the late Gloria (Shorette) Robertson, who predeceased him on February 3, 2017. They celebrated their seventieth wedding anniversary on November 11, 2016.

Born in Lakeport, NH on September 18, 1925, Norman was the...

Jerald "Dude" Wheeler

Jerald "Dude" Wheeler

Sep 16, 2019

On September 16, 2019 our Dad lost his 3rd battle with Cancer. He always said, “Nobody ever gets outta this life alive,” and at 3:02 PM, he proved himself right...despite our belief that he was, in fact, immortal.

Dude was born the 2nd of 10 children on July 3, 1942 to the late Winnie...

Eleanor (Bywater)  Powell

Eleanor (Bywater) Powell

Sep 15, 2019

Eleanor (Bywater) Powell of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on September 15, 2019 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer following a period of declining health. She was 98 years old.

Mrs. Powell was the loving wife of LaRue Bodie Powell, who predeceased her on December 31, 1999.

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David Stewart Pelkey

David Stewart Pelkey

Sep 9, 2019

David S. Pelkey, of Pepperell died September 9, 2019 at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. He was born in Rutland, Vermont on January 15, 1949 son of the late Harold and Bette (Flood) Pelkey. He spent his early life in Vermont before he was drafted in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. ...

Donald Erwin Mooney

Donald Erwin Mooney

Sep 4, 2019

Donald Erwin Mooney, 78, died Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at the Winston-Salem Novant Hospital after an extended illness.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Frances (Sawyer) Mooney, 3 children, David Mooney of MA; Nydia Thornton (Scott Thornton) of NC, and Mary Mooney (David Columbare) of MA, 3 grandsons and one great-granddaughter....

Mary Ann (McCarthy)  Hargrave

Mary Ann (McCarthy) Hargrave

Aug 27, 2019

Mary Ann (McCarthy) Hargrave, age 90, passed away on August 27, 2019 at her home in Groton, MA with family by her side.

Mary Ann was born in Watertown, NY on February 18, 1929 to parents John and Marie (Viscardi) McCarthy.  She grew up in Watertown, NY and Ridgewood, NJ and went...

Charlotte Eldridge (Carter)  Blood

Charlotte Eldridge (Carter) Blood

Aug 23, 2019

Charlotte Eldridge (Carter) Blood, 94, of Pepperell peacefully passed away in her home on August 23, 2019, surrounded by her family. Charlotte was born in Pepperell June 21, 1925, daughter of Dr. Raymond Boynton Carter DMD and Natalie Eldridge Carter. She was a sister to the late David W. Carter and the late Boynton R. Carter. She attended...

Saul Isaias Colocho

Saul Isaias Colocho

Aug 16, 2019

On Friday, August 16, 2019, Saul Colocho Sr., beloved husband and father of four, passed away at Beth Israel Medical Center at the age of 76. He is survived by his wife Marilyn (Lugo) Colocho of Pepperell, his children Saul Colocho Jr. (Heather McCabe) of Lowell, Heidi Almestica-Rivera (Josue) of Pepperell, Randy Colocho of Pepperell, & Kerry Hodge...

Martha Rhetta (MacMillan)  Rettberg

Martha Rhetta (MacMillan) Rettberg

Aug 16, 2019

Shirley, MA - Martha Rettberg (Macmillan), 80, died Friday, August 16, 2019 after a sudden illness.

Mrs. Rettberg is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Richard;  her daughter Sharon Tardie, husband Michael and their 2 sons Brett and Seth; her daughter Donna Beck, husband Gary and their daughter Emily. She...

Paul Hynes Molloy Jr.

Paul Hynes Molloy Jr.

Aug 9, 2019

On Friday, August 9th, 2019, Paul H. Molloy, beloved partner, husband and father of one daughter, passed away at the age of 63 at his home in New Ipswich, NH.  Paul was born in Boston, MA on September 22, 1955 to Ann and Paul H. Molloy Sr. He was raised in Newtonville, Newton, MA.  He attended college studying...

Gerald A. "Jerry" Callbeck

Gerald A. "Jerry" Callbeck

Aug 5, 2019

Gerald Arthur Callbeck, 66, of Pepperell, MA died unexpectedly on Monday, August 5th 2019. He was predeceased by his parents, Arthur W. and Frances (Nancy) Saulnier Callbeck and his niece, Krista G. Igou Atwell and her son Eddie G; Survivors include his son Christopher A., wife Danielle, and grandsons Thomas and Clayton, all of Maynard, MA, daughter Geralyn...

Gary Keith Young

Gary Keith Young

Aug 1, 2019

Born May 26, 1951 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua N.H. to Wesley and Charlene (Armstrong) Young. He leaves behind his loving and grief stricken family Aug 1, 2019, two days after the passing of his mother.

He lived in Pepperell all his life and worked as a painter in and around...

Sharon Elaine Hill

Sharon Elaine Hill

Jul 30, 2019

It is with deep heartache and sadness that we announce that Sharon Elaine Hill, 70, of Pepperell, Massachusetts died Tuesday, July 30th, in her home at 50 Main Street in a tragic fire.

Our Mom, Grammy, and wife, Sharon was best known for her infectious laugh, crazy curly hair, quick wit, giving nature, and...

Charlene F. (Armstrong)  Young

Charlene F. (Armstrong) Young

Jul 30, 2019

Charlene F. Young, of Pepperell, passed away July 30, 2019 at the advanced age of 102 years surrounded by her family. Born in Concord, New Hampshire June 22, 1917 to William and Emogene Armstrong,the youngest of four children, two brothers, Glenn W. Armstrong and Adna Armstrong and sister Aldian (Wason). She was living in Brookline NH when she...

Marie L. York

Marie L. York

Jul 21, 2019

Marie L. York of Nashua NH, former Billerica resident; 92

Nashua NH. – Marie L. York, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning July 21 at Courville  of  Nashua.  Born in Billerica, MA on December 10, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Palma (Malendrino) Indilla both from Italy. Marie was a first generation...

Sandra Jane Watson

Sandra Jane Watson

Jul 20, 2019

Sandra Jane Watson went home to be with Jesus on July 20, 2019.  Sandy was born September 6, 1938 in Norfolk, Virginia and graduated from Kenney High School in Methuen, MA. She and her husband, William Watson, were married on her birthday September 6, 1958. They were soon to celebrate 61 years of marriage.  Most of her marriage...

David S. Fitzgerald

David S. Fitzgerald

Jul 17, 2019

David S. Fitzgerald of Pepperell, MA lost his battle with esophageal cancer on July 17, 2019.

He was born in Boston and raised in Virginia, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. He graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in 1969, and in 1976 from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst where he met his future wife, Sue, in Latin class. He...

Curtis David Geelen

Curtis David Geelen

Jul 14, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Curtis David Geelen, who departed this life on July 14, 2019.

Curt leaves the love of his life, his wife of 35 years, Joanne (Salzmann) Geelen, along with daughters Laura Geelen of Boston, and Noelle and husband Michael Lambert of Dedham,...

Laura Beth Rosati-Santoro

Laura Beth Rosati-Santoro

Jul 8, 2019

Laura Beth Rosati - Santoro of Pepperell, Massachusetts died July 8, 2019 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center with her loving husband James E. Santoro by her side. Born in Melrose, Mass on September 4, 1971, Laura was the daughter of Lewis J. Rosati and Donna C. Rosati of Port Charlotte, Florida. She was the youngest of four. Two...