OBITUARIES
Recent Obituaries
Annette D. Seymour
Sep 7, 2024
Annette D. Seymour, 88, of Littleton, MA, originally from Utah, passed away at home surrounded by her family on September 7, 2024.
Annette was a gifted artist using many different mediums. She was most proud of her award-winning pastels and oil paintings. She had a knack for delving into new methods only to become an expert at many if not all....
Theresa Marie (Naples) Volpe
Sep 6, 2024
Theresa Marie (Naples) Volpe was born on November 5, 1937 in Watertown, Massachusetts. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 6, 2024 at 86 years old. She was the youngest of seven children, with brothers Severino, Anthony, Nicholas, and Ralph, and sisters Mary and Rose. She is pre-deceased by a brother who died in infancy and all her...
James Nicholas Conway
Sep 4, 2024
James Nicholas “Jim” Conway, 87, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua on September 4, 2024. Mr. Conway was born on June 14, 1937 in Springfield, Massachusetts, son of the late James Nicholas and Charlotte (Allen) Conway.
Jim spent his early life in Melrose where he attended the local schools before enrolling at UMass Amherst, graduating with a Bachelor of...
Richard Daniel Powderly, Jr.
Sep 2, 2024
Richard Daniel Powderly Jr. of Harvard, MA died peacefully after a short illness on September 2, 2024. Born in Concord, MA to Richard and Rita Powderly, he spent his early years in West Acton until he moved to Harvard in 1953.
Upon graduation from The Bromfield School class of 1961, Dick joined the U.S. Navy “to see the world” and wound-up...
James 'Kenny' Hickman
Sep 1, 2024
Pepperell, MA – James ‘Kenny’ Hickman, age 69, of Pepperell passed away suddenly on September 1, 2024.
Born at the Chelsea Naval Hospital on January 25, 1955, son of Bobby G. and Marion N. (Hartin) Hickman. Being the son of a sailor, he resided in several states growing up such as California, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Once his father retired from...
Bruce Brenton Newell
Sep 1, 2024
Bruce Brenton Newell, 80, longtime Pepperell resident, passed away on September 1, 2024 with family by his side. He was a loving husband, doting father and grandfather, and friend to many. Born on January 17, 1944 in Boston, MA to George Avery and Norma (Corwin) Newell, he was the second of six children and grew up in Charlestown, MA. A...
Estella "Stella" Miller
Aug 27, 2024
Estella “Stella“ Miller passed away gracefully on August 27, 2024, with Rachel, Carrie and Nick by her side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71 years old. Most didn’t know she was going through this battle and that’s exactly how she wanted it. She drove herself to all her treatments and was full of positivity after every...
Sarah Ann McIntyre
Aug 24, 2024
It is with great sadness our family announces that on Saturday, August 24, 2024, our beloved Sarah Ann McIntyre suddenly & tragically passed away at the age of 30 from complications due to an asthma attack.
Sarah was a strong, fiercely independent, shy, intelligent, determined, funny, kind, sweet (if she liked you) artistic, beautiful young woman. She was a deeply loved...
Robert "Bob" Gleason
Aug 23, 2024
Robert “Bob” Gleason, 72, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after a brave seven year battle with cancer. He fought courageously until the very end.
Bob, born on January 21, 1952, was the son of the late Robert D. Gleason, Sr. and Margaret Gleason (Geegan) of Watertown, MA. Bob graduated from Watertown High School in 1970 and went...
Margaret Ann (Glow) Strickland
Aug 21, 2024
Margaret Ann (Glow) Strickland, age 88, a resident of Alpharetta, GA died peacefully on August 21, 2024 after a three-year struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Margaret was born November 13, 1935 in Pepperell MA the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Lorden) Glow. Margaret (Peggy Glow) was a 1953 graduate of Pepperell High School - Valedictorian and graduated from Fisher College...
Glenn Robert Campbell
Aug 21, 2024
Glenn Robert Campbell, age 73, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after 2+ years living with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by his family. He was a devoted loving husband and father. Family was the most important thing to him. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Barnes Campbell...
William N. Blood, Jr.
Aug 13, 2024
William N. Blood Jr., born on January 22, 1929, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in love, adventure, and quiet resilience. Born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, son of William Newton Blood and Mildred Holt, William spent his early years and raised his children in Pepperell, MA before later residing in Londonderry, New Hampshire.
William graduated from Pepperell High School in...
Corinne Joy Stone
Aug 13, 2024
Different Does Not Mean Less
My beloved daughter, Corinne, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 – a week away from her 60th birthday. Corinne was born with a genetic defect, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, (CdLS) which left her with a profound intellectual disability and eventual blindness.
Because of our family’s love for Corinne, we learned that even though it is sometimes...
Susan Elizabeth (McGrath) Funk
Aug 12, 2024
Susan Elizabeth (McGrath) Funk, age 61, of Ashby, MA passed away August 12th, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 25th, 1962 to John “Jack” and Mary (Duane) McGrath in Groton, MA.
Sue was the beloved wife of Tracy Funk, the cherished mother of Jake, and Drew Funk, and the loving sister of Lisa Coates, and Maura Navin. She...
David B. Priest
Aug 3, 2024
David B. Priest, 85, passed away on August 3, 2024 at Ayer Valley Rehab & Nursing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on July 4, 1939 in Ayer, MA, he was the son of the late Houghton B. Priest and Helen L. Priest.
David was a 1958 graduate of Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine. After two years at Babson College...
Harvey Serreze
Jul 25, 2024
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Harvey Serreze of Pepperell, MA passed away at the age of 80.
Harvey was born on December 22, 1943 in Weymouth, MA to Victor and Emily “Betty” (Martas) Serreze. As a child, he lived with his family in Braintree, Arlington and Lexington, MA, graduating from Lexington High School. He then attended Tufts University where he received...
Corey Michael Carleton
Jul 22, 2024
Corey M. Carleton, 29, passed away July 22, 2024. He was born August 17, 1994, to Gina Lucia (Arcidiacono) Lakus from Pepperell, MA and Michael Edward Carleton from Derry, NH.
Corey was a 2012 graduate of North Middlesex High School. Corey later attended Peterson electrical school where he became a journeyman. Corey was passionate about electrical work and enjoyed working as...
Beverly Ann Jeffers
Jul 21, 2024
Beverly Ann Jeffers, beloved mother, wife, sister and friend to many left this world on July 21, 2024.
Bev was born September 18, 1940 to Harry L. And Marjorie (Townsend) Dilts. She was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts. Beverly married Richard (Dick) Jeffers in 1961, and together they moved to Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA where they lived and raised their two...
Ann Horgan
Jul 21, 2024
Ann Frances Alexander Horgan, one of the five Alexander girls born to Laura (Carroll) and Bill Alexander, died suddenly on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Ann celebrated her 94th birthday with her large extended family three days before.
Ann grew up in West Lynn, MA, with extended family all around her. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s Girl...
Allen J. Lefebvre
Jul 14, 2024
Allen J. Lefebvre, 82, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2024. Allen was born in Lowell, MA, on September 10, 1941, son of the late Allen and Stella (Winiarski) Lefebvre. He settled in Pepperell in 1972 and was the loving husband of the late Beverly E. Lefebvre for over 52 years.
Allen retired from Baird (Atomic)...