OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2017

Anthony (Tony) Genova, 81, of Townsend, MA, died unexpectedly, surrounded by his family, at Tufts Medical Center on July 25. 2017.

Tony grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts, the eldest son of Anthony and Angelina Genova.  In his youth, he was an Altar Server, Boy Scout and a Big Brother.  In 1959, he earned a BS in Electrical...

Jul 15, 2017

David P. Hanna, 51, passed away after a long illness with his family by his side on July 15, 2017.  A longtime resident of Pepperell, MA, David is survived by his loving wife, Linda of 29 years and his son Brian D. Hanna of Exeter, NH.  David is also survived by his mother Shelby W. Hanna of...

Jul 9, 2017

Maryellen F. (Bellingham) Conway passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 9, 2017 at Lakes Region General Hospital in Laconia N.H. She was 66 years of age.  Maryellen was raised in Brighton, MA and graduated from Saint Columbkille High School . Maryellen lived in Melrose, MA for over 40 years with her husband Wally and her three boys before...

Jul 8, 2017

Iain William Rodger passed away peacefully on Saturday July 8, 2017 at the age of 63. He was surrounded by family that loves him, and with the love of family who could not be by his side. Iain was born on March 17th, 1954, at the Bellshill Hospital in Scotland, the son of John and Mary Rodger,...

Jun 25, 2017

Arthur R. Courchene, June 25,2017 of Pepperell  Dad loved all things about aviation, and collected literature, and built models of his favorite planes. He was a true enthusiast, and would often talk about how much he loved his planes for hours on end.It was in the United States Air Force where he learned the skills that would serve him...

Jun 22, 2017

Edward Prescott McDuffee,  (formerly of Hollis, NH), Carlsbad, CA –  died peacefully on June 22, 2017 at his home in Carlsbad, CA at the age of 93.   Edward was born December 18th, 1923 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of Lester and Gertrude McDuffee. Edward is survived by his three loving children, Pamela (Ken), Bruce (Laurie) and Laurie; eight grandchildren:...

Jun 10, 2017

Walter P.Petreyko of Pepperell, died Saturday morning June 10, 2017 at Westford House. Walter was born February 1, 1928, son of the late Harry and Katherine (Szmyd) Petreyko. A resident of the South End of Boston in his early years, Walter was a graduate of English High School, Class of 1944. Following high school, Walter was a renowned athlete,...

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.

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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....