Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
David F. Lund
Jan 21, 2019
David F. Lund, 73, of Pepperell, MA passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 after a brief illness.
He was the beloved husband of Pamela L. (Hardy) Lund, who survives him and with whom he celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this past October.
David was born on October 27, 1945...
Janice Elizabeth Hetzel
Jan 20, 2019
Heaven gained an angel on January 20, 2019, when Janice Elizabeth (Tunis) Hetzel, 72, passed away peacefully with family by her side. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Janice grew up on the South Shore in the town of Norwell. She attended Norwell High School graduating with the Class of 1964. Janice completed her education by attending Fitchburg State...
Elvera C. Spina
Jan 18, 2019
Spina – Elvera C., age 96, of Clinton. January 18, 2019. Born in Boston, MA November 23, 1922, daughter of the late Sabatino and Antonetta (Pontirossi) Spina. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Rd., Still River, MA 01467 on Friday, January 25 at 11 am. Visiting...
Jason Martinez Kopec
Jan 16, 2019
Jason “Pec” M. Kopec, 45, of Greenville, NH, formerly of Groton and Pepperell, MA, slipped away peacefully, surrounded by his family and closest friends, on January 16, 2019, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.
Jason was a 1991 graduate of Nashoba Valley Technical High School and was self-employed as a...
Brian Robert Waterman
Jan 10, 2019
Brian R. Waterman, age 43, of Pepperell, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on May 31, 1975 in Lowell, beloved son of Dorothy (Sicard) Waterman and the late Francis M. Waterman Sr. Brian was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, graduating from North Middlesex Regional High School, Class of...
Timothy P. Lizotte
Jan 9, 2019
Timothy P. Lizotte, of Gardner, Massachusetts, formerly of Groton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was born June 18, 1963 in Groton, the son of James S. and the late Ann D. (Duane) Lizotte.
Timothy was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends....
Kerry (McAlpine) Taylor
Jan 4, 2019
Kerry (McAlpine) Taylor, age 45, of Townsend, MA formerly of Manchester, NH and Pepperell, MA unexpectedly passed on January 4, 2019. She was born in Boston on November 9, 1973 to Thomas McAlpine and Irene (Whitney) McAlpine of Pepperell, MA.
At the time of death, she was employed by Physicians Resources Limited of Merrimack,...
Richard Dale Holt
Dec 30, 2018
Richard D. Holt, age 75, of Dunstable, MA fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer and passed away December 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Nashua on June 11, 1943, the son of the late Clinton and June (Snow) Holt. Richard graduated from Nashua High School in 1961. ...
Kathryn F. (Murphy) Evans
Dec 10, 2018
Kathryn “Kaye” (Murphy) Evans, age 86, of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2018. She was born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1932. She grew up in Lynn, MA with her late parents, Joseph and Louise (Ahern) Murphy. Kathryn graduated from Lynn English High School and it was there she developed her lifelong...
Robert E. Goudey Jr.
Dec 8, 2018
Robert (Bob) E. Goudey, Jr., age 86, died on December 8th, 2018, at his home in Groton, MA surrounded by his loving family.
Bob is survived by his wife Janet, of Groton, his son Bob and his wife Bebe, of Groton, son Glenn and his wife Heidi, of Middlebury, IN, and son Brian and...
Aid Horton
Dec 5, 2018
Aid Horton died on December 5, 2018 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA after a lengthy illness. He was born July 31, 1947 in Malden, MA, son of the late Aubrey E. “Bert” and Katherine (Little) Horton.
Born and raised in Malden, MA, Aid was a graduate of Malden High...
Charles Conrad Mueller
Dec 4, 2018
Charles Conrad Mueller, age 88, of Pepperell, died peacefully at home on December 4, 2018 after a long illness. Charlie was born on June 14th, 1930 in West Orange, NJ to the late Charles and Caroline (Koch) Mueller. There he attended West Orange High School, where he met his wife Patricia Ann (Coen).
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Paula Jean (Cousins) English
Nov 29, 2018
Pepperell - Paula Jean (Cousins) English, age 56, passed away on November 29th, 2018 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer. She was born January 21st, 1962 in Fitchburg, MA daughter of the late Dale Cousins and late Carole (St. Hilaire) Cousins. Mrs. English was a graduate of the Fitchburg High School Class of 1980.
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Christopher Michael Shaw
Nov 3, 2018
Christopher M. Shaw 34, of Gardner, passed away after a long battle with addiction on November 3, 2018.
Christopher was born in Fitchburg, MA at Burbank Hospital, on January 20th, 1984.
He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin. Christopher attended North Middlesex Regional public schools. He started his...
Francis F. Fernandes III
Oct 28, 2018
Francis F. Fernandes III, 59, of Gardner, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on October 28, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He passed away after a long battle with cancer. Francis was born on March 23, 1959 at Emerson Hospital in Concord Massachusetts to Joyce and Francis F. Fernandes Jr.
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Frederick Henry Messina
Oct 17, 2018
At age 82 Frederick H. Messina passed away peacefully while at home, surrounded by his loving family on October 17th, 2018. Fred was born in Medford, MA on December 23rd, 1935. As a highly active member of the Boy Scouts he achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Fred graduated from Medford High Vocational School in 1953. ...
Francis John Ainger
Oct 9, 2018
Francis "John" Ainger, age 70, passed away in his home on October 9, 2018. John was born August 2, 1948 the son of the late Francis and Donna (Mason) Ainger. He grew up in Belmond, Iowa before enlisting in United States Army, serving 20 years as an Electronic Warfare and Signal Intelligence Chief.
During...
Charlotte G. (Smith) Starr
Oct 5, 2018
STOW - Charlotte G. (Smith) Starr, 90, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter on October 5, 2018. Born in Whitinsville, MA, she was the daughter of Butler H. and Lena (Beinema) Smith. She was the widow of Donald McLean Starr, to whom she was married for thirty-six years before his passing in 1985. ...
Josephine Carmella (Gregorio) Denault
Oct 3, 2018
Josephine Carmella (Gregorio) Denault, age 89, died peacefully October 3, 2018.
She was born in Sicklerville, NJ on May 16, 1929. She grew up in Blue Anchor, NJ the daughter of Angelo and Helen (Pinto) Gregorio.
Josie worked at Grant Plastics making dolls and Pepperell Braiding Company. She also loved...
Joshua Kevin Alix
Sep 30, 2018
Joshua K. Alix, 36, of Pepperell, passed suddenly due to Cardiac complications September 30, 2018.
Josh was born in Townsend MA, May 19, 1982. He was a beloved son, brother, and nephew. He attended North Middlesex public schools, graduating from the Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Westford, Class of 2001 majoring in...





