OBITUARIES

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...

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 23, 2017

Ava Elise Proulx of Townsend, January 23, 2017, unexpectedly  at the age of one month. Beloved infant daughter of Kayla A. Tetreault of Townsend. Ava was born on December 7, 2016 in Worcester. She is survived by her maternal and paternal grandparent’s, great grandparents and great great grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. A visitation will take...

Jan 17, 2017

Laura H.  (Anderson) Poole January 17, 2017  age 93, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was born in Malden, Ma December 4, 1923 daughter of the late Richard N. and Ruth I. (Johnson) Anderson and was the wife of the late Albert E. Poole.

She spent her early life in Malden...

Jan 13, 2017

Carolyn “Carol” Clapp, 70, a lifelong resident of Groton, passed away January 13, 2017.  She was born in MaGee,Mississippi, February 18, 1946, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Simpson) Hall and was the wife of the late Howard P. Clapp who died 2013.

When her children entered elementary school, she started as a cook at the former...

Jan 5, 2017

Ruth (Howarth) Riopelle of Summerfield, Florida formerly of Dunstable January 5, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Lowell March 30, 1930 and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

A woman who loved to travel and her enjoyed her time in Florida, and enjoyed swimming with her “mermaid” swimming group...

Dec 26, 2016

John (Jack) Delaney, 69, of Pepperell died surrounded by loved ones on December 26,2016.  He was the loving husband of Karen (Lynch) Delaney for 43 years and father to daughter Kathleen Clement and her husband Jason of Pepperell, son John Delaney and his wife Amanda of Leominster, and daughter Meaghan Delaney and her husband Daniel Stanhope of Pepperell.  He...

Dec 23, 2016

Louise Anna Moore, 68, of Still River. Dec. 23, 2016. Daughter of the late Louis and Blanche (Annish) Moore. Survived by her sister, Blanche Bancroft, and her extended family, Louise’s friends, known as the Saint Benedict Abbey family. Visitation and Rosary will be held at Saint Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, STILL RIVER, MA 01467, on Thursday, Dec....

Dec 23, 2016

Timothy Francis Casey, CSM U.S. Army (Ret) 76, of Pepperell, formerly of Bedford, MA, died in his home on December 23, 2016, of failing health. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to Nita Leger Casey, loving father of daughter Kathleen Sanz and her husband Michael of Hilton Head, SC ;son Timothy Jr and his wife...

Dec 14, 2016

Thomas E. Helmer

(1960 – 2016)

Tom was born on August 24, 1960 in Framingham, MA and grew up in Holliston with his parents Edwin and Barbara. He graduated from Roger Williams University in 1982 with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering. He worked for Raytheon for close to twenty years in their Facilities...

Dec 12, 2016

James M Shope, 87 of Shirley, MA died peacefully December 12, 2016 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Naka (Nagasawa) who died May 8, 1999.  Born in Beaver Falls, PA  September 30, 1929 son of the late Walter D.  Hettie (Altemanshofer) Shope.

He spent 20 years in the Army serving 3 tours of...

Dec 7, 2016

Laura E. Fairweather C.N.A  December 7,2016 died at her home after a brief illness she was born in Nashua, NH July 16, 1952. She had been a resident of Pepperell in her earlier years and was graduate of North Middlesex High School class of 1971. Employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant she had been employed at the former Park...

Nov 26, 2016

Ciara Casey, 49, died peacefully at home on November 26th, having battled cancer for the past year and a half.  She was a devoted wife of Donal for 23 years, and loving mother of Treasa, Grainne, and Roisin.  She is also survived by her sister Brid, nephews Adam and Laith, and niece Anna.

Ciara was...

Nov 17, 2016

Sally Ann Ryan age 78 passed away on Thursday November 17th 2016 at her home in Ayer.  She was surrounded by her three daughters and oldest granddaughter.

Sally was born to the late Fredericka (Telyea) and Wesley Roberts September 20, 1938 at their home in Vergennes, Vermont.  Sally was the younger of two girls.

The...

Nov 17, 2016

David R. Christiansen, 33, of Townsend MA, passed away on November 17, 2016. He is the  Loving son of Cheryl I.(Nelson) Christiansen and the late David K. Christiansen, Loving brother of Kyle Christansen and his wife Samantha of Merrimack, NH. Brittney Christiansen and her boyfriend William Brooks of Greenville NH, Joshua Chistiansen of Townsend MA, beloved boyfriend...