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Theresa Ryder
Oct 2, 2024
Theresa Ryder (Poirier), 91 of Pepperell, MA (formerly Westford, MA) passed away peacefully at her home on October 2, 2024.
She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred James Ryder for 62 years until his passing in May 2016.
Theresa was born in Dracut, MA, daughter of the late Armand Poirier and Emma Noro, and predeceased by eight sisters and two...
Tara Swane Lynch
Sep 30, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tara Swane Lynch of Brighton, MA. She sadly took her own life on September 30th, 2024, at the age of 27.
Born on October 8th, 1996, in Concord, MA, Tara was a talented glass artist and passionate teacher who touched the lives of many through her artistry and vibrant spirit....
Lorin Stanley Rydstrom
Sep 30, 2024
Lorin Stanley Rydstrom, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully at home on September 30, at the age of 74.
Lorin was born on March 20, 1950, in Washington, DC. The youngest son of a pilot and lawyer in the Army Air Corps, he lived around the country as a child before settling with his parents in Fairport, New...
Sean James McGinty
Sep 26, 2024
Sean James McGinty passed away peacefully September 26, 2024 surrounded by his daughter and his friends. Sean was eager to return from the hospital to his apartment in Pepperell, Massachusetts as he was fully aware of his declining health. He slipped peacefully into a coma on September 24th as he listened to some of his favorite music while his daughter...
Brenda Mahoney
Sep 26, 2024
Brenda “Cookie” (Hayes) Mahoney, a longtime resident of Woburn, Ma. passed away peacefully, early Thursday morning, Sept 26, 2024, after stoically battling an illness.
She was 83 years old, and just shy of her 84th birthday.
She was the daughter of Kathryn (Normile) and Harry Hayes, sister of Sis Williams and her pre-deceased brother, Norman Knights. She grew up in Cambridge Ma,...
Preston Edward "Eddie" Hayward
Sep 23, 2024
Preston Edward "Eddie" Hayward passed in style, at the stroke of midnight, 9/23/2024. He lived large and completed every world-wide adventure he set out for - he filled his bucket to the rim!
His people include:
- His three daughters: Kimberly Hayward Gutekunst (Brian Gutekunst), Denise Hayward Palmer (Steven Palmer), Katrin Hayward Miller (Dustin Miller) and son Anton Manuilov (Anastasiya Manuilov)
- His...
Theresa Ann English
Sep 22, 2024
Theresa (Terry) Ann English, 64, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. Terry must have been called home for another higher purpose as she left swiftly and far too young. She leaves behind her husband of 17 years, Archer Davis; two daughters, Lindsay Carey (Bobby) and Corinne Rogers (Cale); mother Nancy English; three siblings, John,...
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...
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