OBITUARIES

Jan 28, 2014

Mark Francis Damon, 51, died suddenly January 28, 2014. Mark was the proud father of his son who survives him, John M. Damon of Norwood. Beloved son of Donald and Marie (Bond) Damon of Deerfield, NH. Loving brother of Donald and his wife Darlene of Billerica, Robert and his wife Karen of Pepperell, and Donna Paris and her husband...

Jan 25, 2014

Dana Patrice Starr died January 25, 2014, at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. She was born in Boston, on November 17, 1958, daughter of the late Charles and Ellen (Fitzpatrick) Folland. She spent her early life in Billerica and was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School, Class of 1976. She was employed in the food service...

Jan 25, 2014

Maurice "Moe" J. Comeau, 68, of Downingtown, PA, formerly of Pepperell, MA, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2014. He was the beloved husband of Carol A. Comeau, with whom he shared 43 years of marriage.

He served his country in the U. S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.

He received his Master's Degree...

Jan 24, 2014

Elizabeth L. "Betty" Koch, 72, of Pepperell, died at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley on Friday, January 24th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on December 14, 1941, and moved to Pepperell, Massachusetts, in July of 1955. She attended Pepperell High School and graduated with the class of 1959. She spent several...

Jan 18, 2014

David Paul Beek, 59, died January 18, 2014, at home after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Beek was born November 18, 1954, in Baltimore, MD, to Ronald and Shirley Denise (Montalban) Beek. He attended Tewksbury Memorial High School. He enjoyed attending concerts by The Mavericks, watching the New England Patriots and hanging out with his family. He is...

Jan 17, 2014

George A. Hewitt died Friday, January 17, 2014, at The Highlands in Fitchburg. He was born in St. Albans, Vermont, February 28, 1927, son of the late George A. and Cora (Steen) Hewitt. A veteran of WW II where he served in the United States Navy. Employed in the flooring industry for his working years he owned and operated...

Jan 15, 2014

Leslie C. (McKenney) Harrison, 58 died suddenly on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at her home. Leslie was born in Valley Forge, PA, on April 1, 1955. She grew up in Acton, MA, and was a graduate of Acton-Boxborough Regional High School. She raised her family in Pepperell. Leslie had a love of caretaking, which was demonstrated through her work...

Jan 9, 2014

Stephen C. Forgiel, Lt. Col. (ret.) USAF, 64, died January 9, 2014, at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center in Worcester, MA. He succumbed to cancer after an exemplary struggle befitting a career officer in the United States Air Force. He was born in Rumford, RI, on July 20, 1949, to Dr. Ferdinand Forgiel and Jane (Hohing) Forgiel. One...

Jan 6, 2014

Thomas C. Lohnes, 51, died January 6th 2014, at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Nashua, NH, March 7, 1962, son of Thomas C. Lohnes, Sr., of Nashua, and Dorothy (Raby) Lohnes of Pepperell.

He was a graduate of NMRHS Class of 1981. He is survived by his brothers Robert...

Dec 22, 2013

Mrs. Mary G. Lunn died Sunday December 22, 2013, at the age of 91, at her daughter's home in Grant, FL. where she spent the winters. She was Born September 9, 1922, in Lockhartville, Nova Scotia, Canada, daughter of the late William and Edith (Atwell) Thompson. She spent her early life in Nova Scotia and has been a resident...

Dec 17, 2013

Barbara Temple Bruner, longtime Groton resident, died peacefully at her residence in Nashua, NH, on December 17, one day before her 90th birthday. She was the wife of the late Dr. John M.R. "Jack" Bruner, MD, who died in 2008. "Grotonians" since 1954, they were married for 58 years. Barbara was the fourth and youngest daughter of the late...

Nov 22, 2013

Patrick Flynn McDonough, age 32, survived by his wife Katherine B. (Collins) McDonough of Quincy, a son Declan Patrick McDonough, his mother Suzanne (McNeil) Meyer and her husband Peter of Reading, his father Kevin P. McDonough of Boston and his friend Paula Christopherson, Maternal Grandparents John and Evangeline McNeil of Walpole, Aunts and uncles Joseph and Patricia Starobin, Stephen...

Nov 13, 2013

On November 13, 2013, Kevin Myles McKenzie lost his courageous battle with lung cancer - a fight that he had waged for well over a year. This once active man spent the last 10 months of his life in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. Despite numerous setbacks and unfair complications, Kevin never gave up. He passed away peacefully with his...

Nov 13, 2013

Charles Walter Tully died peacefully November 13, 2013, surrounded by his family after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's Disease and a brief acute illness.

The first of seven children, Charlie was born on April 15, 1939 to George E. And the late June (Lund) Tully. He attended the Union School until 8th grade and then graduated from...

Nov 12, 2013

George "Dennis" Canty Jr. passed away November 12th, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by his loved ones, Pete, Kristen, Sheila, and Cheryl, who did an extraordinary job caring for him the last six months. Dennis was born in Wakefield, MA, February 12, 1950, son of George D. "Judd" Canty and the late Barbara "Bobbe" (Hurkett) Canty...

Oct 31, 2013

David A. Monahan, 60, also known as "Mon" by many of his friends. A longtime resident of Pepperell, passed away at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, October 31, 2013, after a brief period of declining health. David was born on June 6, 1953, in Waltham, MA. Son of the late Mary H. Monahan

Employed in...

Oct 7, 2013

Milton Estes Blood, 74, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2013 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Brighton, Ma. surrounded by his loving family.

Milton was born on November 12, 1938, son of Lester E. and Lillian D. (Bouchard) Blood of Pepperell, both of whom predeceased him. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Raymond L. Blood and...

Sep 21, 2013

Ralph R. Giuffre- A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 11:30 AM, October 29, 2013, at Our Lady of Grace Parish worshipping at St. James Church 13 St. James Ave., West Groton, MA. Relatives and friends kindly invited. For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Giuffre Donation Fund C/O Bank of America Branch # Ma...

Sep 10, 2013

Lindy P. Sevigney passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, following a brief illness. Born in Lowell on June 22, 1932, son of the late Harry J. and Margaret (Douzey) Sevigney, Lindy was predeceased by Barbara (Barrows) Sevigney his wife of 60 years. He was the youngest and last surviving brother of Richard Sevigney of Hamilton, MA, Frederick Sevigney...

Aug 26, 2013

Ruth A. (Verder) Moulton beloved wife of the late Robert C. Moulton. Born in Lowell Dec 23, 1947 daughter of Albert and Doris A. (Edson) Ensor. She spent her early life in Townsend and was a graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School. She had been employed in the in the Healthcare industry and had been employed at the...