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John Michael Hughes
May 19, 2024
John Michael Hughes, 82, of Pepperell, formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 19, 2024. Michael was born in Montpelier, VT on February 27, 1942 to the late Harrison Gordon Hughes and Katherine (Kelleher) Hughes. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Esther Hughes. Michael was the father of Maureen Hughes...
Regis "Rege" Magnus
May 15, 2024
Regis Magnus, affectionately known as “Rege,” passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, just days shy of his 86th birthday. He was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and an esteemed figure in the plastics industry.
Rege was born on May 26, 1938, and led a life full of achievements and adventures. His youth was spent in the suburbs of Pittsburgh,...
Edward "Ed" Cooke
May 8, 2024
Edward “Ed” Cooke passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2024 with his parents and little sisters comforting and supporting him as he slipped away.
Ed was born on December 16th, 1990 at New England Memorial Hospital in Stoneham, MA and raised in Ayer, MA.
Ed is survived by his parents Daphne and Ted Cooke of Mason, NH and his sisters Dakota Beattie...
John Francis Pillsbury, Jr.
May 7, 2024
John Francis Pillsbury, Jr., born September 26, 1969 passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024.John is the eldest son of John Pillsbury and Patricia (Drake) Traversi. He was predeceased by his grandparents: Irving and Marion Pillsbury, Roger and Jean Drake; and several special aunts, uncles, and cousins. John is survived by his brothers Timothy Pillsbury and Chad Pillsbury (Stephanie), as well...
Robert Williams "Bob" Wyatt
May 5, 2024
Robert Williams "Bob" Wyatt, 84, passed away at Ayer Valley Rehab and Nursing Center on May 5th, 2024 following a lengthy illness.
Bob was the husband of Nancy (Morse) Wyatt who still resides in their West Groton home they have shared for 61 years.
Bob was born on November 26, 1939 to Alfred Reginald Wyatt and Mary (Williams) Wyatt at the Williams...
Carl T. Voigt
May 3, 2024
Carl T. Voigt, 88, of One Great Rd., Acton, MA, passed away on May 3, 2024 peacefully in his sleep after many years living bravely with Dementia.
Carl was born on January 6, 1936 to Christina (Criukshank) Voigt and Carl Oscar Voigt in the city of Methuen, MA. He attended Lawrence High School and left to help support his family. In...
Virginia "Ginny" Ann Frost
May 2, 2024
Virginia ‘Ginny’ Ann Frost, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on May 2, 2024. Daughter of Ferdinand and Angelina Martini, she was born in Chelsea, MA on January 8, 1948. Ginny grew up in the Boston area and graduated from Revere High School. She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of St. Thomas.
She was...
Marjory V. Nickerson
Apr 25, 2024
Marjory V. (Smith) Nickerson, age 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on April 25, 2024 at D’Youville Senior Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Alfred Nickerson who died in 2010.
Born May 14, 1931 in Everett, MA to Cyrus and Pearl Smith, Marjory spent her early in Everett before moving to Ipswich. She graduated from Ipswich...
Andrew "Andy" Budd
Apr 25, 2024
Andrew “Andy” Budd entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2024, surrounded by the loving presence of his family.
A native of Chelsea, MA, Andrew played basketball for Chelsea High and was a product of his family’s strong roots in the area. Having resided in Townsend, MA with his wife, Reneé, for nearly thirty years, the couple were loved and respected...
Robert "Bob" J. Libby
Apr 13, 2024
Robert "Bob" J. Libby, 78, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away on April 13, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice, in Worcester, Massachusetts after a recent battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, son of the late John P. and Grace M. (Bremner) Libby. He was a graduate of Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton, MA. He spent most of...
George E. Wheatley, Jr.
Apr 12, 2024
George E. Wheatley, Jr., long-time resident of Groton, MA, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2024 at the age of 91. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Margaret A. Wheatley (Thompson).
Born to George E. Wheatley, Sr. and Arline (Hubbard) Wheatley, the Wheatley Senior family moved to Groton in 1945, where George Jr. attended Lawrence Academy and...
Roger Charles Greengo
Apr 6, 2024
Roger Charles Greengo passed away unexpectedly on 6 April 2024 at the age of 86, at his home in Pepperell, Massachusetts. Born on October 27th 1937, in St Paul, MN. Roger was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Roger is survived by his daughters, Liane (Greengo) Davies of Swansea South Wales, Denise (Christensen) Donoghue of Pepperell,...
Thomas Milan
Apr 4, 2024
Thomas Milan, husband, father, and grandfather passed away on April 4, 2024 while spending the winter season in Florida with his loving wife, Eleanor.
He was born on November 26, 1941 in Pepperell, MA, son of the late Thomas Arthur and Mary (Jastrab) Milan. He grew up in Pepperell, attending Pepperell High School and Keith Academy in Lowell, where he was...
Richard Albert Meibers
Apr 2, 2024
Richard Meibers passed away peacefully at his home in Groton, MA on April 2, 2024. He is survived by his son Damon Martin Meibers and his wife Phoebe, his brothers Jack and Joseph, longtime partner and friend Sally Reed, stepchildren Caitlin Reed and her husband Michael, Skyler Reed, and David Murphy, granddaughter Milena Reed, and numerous nephews and nieces. He...
Shirley Anne Bailey
Mar 31, 2024
Shirley Anne Bailey, age 89, passed away quietly on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ayer Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was a long-time resident of Pepperell, MA, and was born in Orange, MA.
Shirley was predeceased by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth Bailey, as well as her two brothers, Charles O’Brien and Russell O’Brien.
Shirley is survived by her four daughters,...
Jacqueline M. (Brown) Wright
Mar 24, 2024
Jacqueline M. (Brown) Wright, 91, of Pepperell, MA and longtime resident of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2024.
Jacqueline, fondly known as Mimi to family and Jackie to friends, was born to Florence M. (Spring) Brown and Philip A. Brown on April 12th, 1932, in Waltham, MA. Jackie, along with her late brother, Richard A. Brown, originated from meager...
Robert P. "Bob" Cordeiro
Mar 23, 2024
Robert P. "Bob" Cordeiro, 64, of Pepperell, MA died unexpectedly on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert L. Cordeiro and Margaret M. (Dellicechi) Cordeiro. He leaves behind his wife of 38 years, Kathleen M. (Donovan) Cordeiro, his daughter Jillian M. Cordeiro, his son Adam P. Cordeiro and his loving grandson Donovan K. Cordeiro all of...
Bruce Colgate Wyman
Mar 21, 2024
Bruce Colgate Wyman, 77, of Maynard, passed away at home on March 21, 2024 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. Bruce was born on January 30, 1947 in Winchester to Dorothy (Walden) and Reginald Wyman of Stoneham.
After graduation from Stoneham High School, Bruce attended Northeastern University majoring in Business and Boston University where he earned his Master's Degree in Business.
Bruce's first...
John Willard DeMartin
Mar 17, 2024
John Willard DeMartin, of Pepperell, Mass, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Sunday, March 17th, 2024. Born July 23rd, 1938, in Barnstable, Mass. John was the oldest of four children born to Willard Lane DeMartin and Edna (Hamblin) DeMartin.
John was raised in Watertown and Westford, MA. He did not graduate high school, but instead took to the...
George Henry Davis
Mar 13, 2024
George Henry Davis of Lunenburg died in his home on March 13, 2024.
Son of George Thompson Davis and Emma Piantanida-Davis, George was born on October 12, 1946 in Manchester, Connecticut. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, George had an extensive career managing several restaurants and pharmacies before becoming the owner of the Lil’ Peach (later Tedeschi’s) where he became...
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