OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Ronald William Stumpf

Ronald William Stumpf

Jun 3, 2017

Ronald William Stumpf, 51 of Pepperell, MA passed away on June 3, 2017 at his home with his wife by his side.  Ronald was born in Brighton, MA September 19, 1965.  He grew up in Wilmington, MA, and also resided in Lowell, Tewksbury and Mesa, AZ before settling and starting his family in Pepperell, MA in 1997.

...

Alberta "Peggy"  A. (Buklerewicz)  Babcock

Alberta "Peggy" A. (Buklerewicz) Babcock

May 17, 2017

Alberta “Peggy” A. Babcock died Wednesday May 17,2017 died at her home. She was born in Shirley May 30, 1927   daughter of the late John and Mickalina (Swiryda) Buklerewicz and was the wife of the late Charles G. Babcock and the mother of the late Eugene R. and David J. Babcock.

In her working years she had...

Herbert W. Crowley

Herbert W. Crowley

May 14, 2017

Herbert W. Crowley, Jr. of Pepperell, MA passed away at his home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 14, 2017 after a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Herb was a disabled veteran who proudly served in Vietnam. While recovering from a service-related surgery, he met his future wife, Anna, with whom he would spend 45...

Howard John Cannon

Howard John Cannon

May 2, 2017

Howard  J. Cannon, of Cambridge and longtime resident of Belmont  passed away on May 2, 2017 at the age of 91.

He was born on March 27, 1926 in Charlotte North Carolina to the late Howard H. Cannon and Irene (Hartman) Cannon.

He is survived by his wife Mary Patricia (Hennessey) Cannon of...

James H. Updyke

James H. Updyke

Apr 26, 2017

James Updyke, 77, of Lunenburg, passed away April 26, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Franklin, Ohio to Harry and Ann (Bartlett) Updyke on June 9, 1939.  Jim grew up in Franklin and, after high school, joined the air force where he served our country for four years.  While stationed in Massachusetts,...

Terry Myers Smith

Terry Myers Smith

Apr 25, 2017

Terry M. Smith, “Bamp”, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, son, coach and pastor has gone on to glory to meet his Master - Jesus Christ. To say he will be sorely missed by many is an understatement that cannot be comprehended. Living life to the fullest, he epitomized the scripture from James 1:27 "Pure religion and...

Josephine (Lyon) Boettcher

Josephine (Lyon) Boettcher

Apr 11, 2017

Dunstable, MA- Josephine (Lyon) Boettcher, pre-deceased by Wilfred R. Lyon and William S. Boettcher, a resident of Nashua Crossings, died Tuesday April 11, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1929 at Parish of Orleans, Louisiana, and resided in Pepperell and Dunstable for 57 years.

Prior to retirement Josephine was employed as a postal clerk for the...

Ann C. (Chace)  Hall

Ann C. (Chace) Hall

Mar 29, 2017

Ann (Chace) Hall passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 29 , 2017 after a brief illness.  She was the widow of Warren F. Hall.  She spent her early years in Townsend and moved to Pepperell after she and Warren were married.  She loved going camping with her children and spending time with all her family and friends. ...

Monique Mary Brule

Monique Mary Brule

Mar 24, 2017

Brulé, of Westford Monique M. Brulé,   March 24, 2017,  age 91

A Lifelong resident of Westford (Forge Village) MA passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Genesis Westford House.

She was born in Westford October 5, 1925 daughter of the late Edmond and Eva (Lamy) Brulé.  She is predeceased by brothers Roger, Laurent, and...

Pamela "Pam" P. (Ricard)  Boynton

Pamela "Pam" P. (Ricard) Boynton

Mar 7, 2017

Pamela P. Boynton died Tuesday March 7, 2017  at her home with her loving family by her side.. She was born in Scotland daughter of the late Lawrence and Elizabeth (Kitteredge) Ricard and was the wife of the late David A. Boynton Sr. She spent her early life in Scotland before relocating to the United States with her parents....

Thomas E. Boersma

Thomas E. Boersma

Mar 4, 2017

Thomas E. Boersma, born June 12, 1949, in Grand Rapids, MI, the son of Everett Boersma and June (Borgman) DeJager.  He died unexpectedly on March 4, 2017 at the age of 67.

Tom was raised in Grand Rapids, MI, graduating from East Christian High School and from Michigan State University.  He was a licensed social worker, providing...

Elizabeth F. "Liz" (Shallow)  McLaughlin

Elizabeth F. "Liz" (Shallow) McLaughlin

Feb 28, 2017

Elizabeth F. “Liz” (Shallow) McLaughlin of Pepperell February 28, 2017. She was born in Cambridge, August 12, 1930 daughter of the late Leo and Elizabeth (Holinsky) Shallow.  She is survived her loving husband of 66 years, Robert C. McLaughlin Sr. of Pepperell,   brother, Edward Shallow of Cambridge.   sons, Robert McLaughlin, Jr. and his wife Karen of Hanson, Michael McLaughlin...

Patricia Ann (Jankoski)  Koeller

Patricia Ann (Jankoski) Koeller

Feb 24, 2017

Patricia Jankoski Koeller, age 52 died Friday February 24, 2017 of lung disease. Patti, formerly of Pepperell was born in Marlborough Ma on May 15, 1964 and graduated from North Middlesex regional high school in Townsend Ma in 1982. Patti held a variety of jobs over her lifetime but her passion was working with children in her home daycare....

John Thomas ("Johnny Boy")  Penniman

John Thomas ("Johnny Boy") Penniman

Feb 24, 2017

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of John T. Penniman of Leominster, Ma John was born on March 14, 1986 and died suddenly and unexpectedly on February 24th, 2017 at Leominster Hospital.

He was the beloved son of Thomas and Jean (Bartlett) Penniman of Leominster and the beloved  brother of Jenny Marie Penniman...

Burton  "Burt" H. Lynde

Burton "Burt" H. Lynde

Feb 19, 2017

Burton “Burt” Hugh Lynde, 97, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Leominster Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Burt was born in Colrain, Massachusetts, on April 26, 1919, son of the late Osdin R. and Edith F. Lynde.  Burt attended local schools in Colrain and graduated from Arms Academy in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, in 1937....

Dorothy E. (Jefferson)  Heenehan Roach

Dorothy E. (Jefferson) Heenehan Roach

Feb 8, 2017

Dorothy E. Heenehan Roach died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 2, 2017. She was a beloved spouse, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was also a true friend to many over the years.

Dorothy is pre-deceased by her husband Joseph W. Heenehan in 1955 and by her husband William Stanley Roach in 2004....

Ronald Russell Jones

Ronald Russell Jones

Feb 2, 2017

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ronald R. Jones. Born October 9, 1940 in Groton, Massachusetts to the late Harold and Dolly (Stearns) Jones.   Ron passed on February 2, 2017 with his wife of 55 years Mary P. (Alibrandi) Jones at his side after a hard fought battle with cancer.  Ron leaves behind...

Marjorie M. (Somes)  Gaskill

Marjorie M. (Somes) Gaskill

Feb 1, 2017

Marjorie M. Gaskill, 87, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away on February 1, 2017.  Marjorie was born December 4,1929 to the late  Mildred (Robbins) Somes and Elmer Somes and grew up in Pepperell graduating from Pepperell High School in 1948.  She and her family moved to Florida in 1975. She was predeceased by her...

John Peter Lamont

John Peter Lamont

Jan 31, 2017

John P. Lamont, 91, formerly of Pepperell passed away on Tuesday, January 31,2017 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer.  He was born on April 2, 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Losing his father at the age of five and being the eldest of three children, John worked many jobs at a very early age to help his...

Janice Ann (Liljegren)  Riggs

Janice Ann (Liljegren) Riggs

Jan 24, 2017

- Janice A.  (Liljegren) Riggs, 85, of Townsend, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her two daughters and granddaughter, following a short illness.

Born October 7, 1931 in Fitchburg.  She was the daughter of Walter G. Liljegren and Charlotte (Adams) Zbikowski and had lived in Townsend for 27...