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Conrad (Conor) Gerard Dufresne
Feb 4, 2024
Conrad (Conor) Gerard Dufresne quietly left us on Sunday, February 4, 2024. An adoring father to twins Caera and Caden and soulmate to husband Corey, Conor’s vibrant personality, enduring kindness and genuine candor make all those who love him grateful to have basked in the sunshine of his life. Professionally, Conor was an “IT guy”, but not the one that...
Gregory S. Proctor
Feb 3, 2024
Loving Husband, “Dad” and GrumpyGregory S. Proctor, veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps., 61, of Pepperell, died suddenly on February 3, 2024, of a heart attack. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Sandra M. Proctor for over 27 years.
Those close to him knew him for his kind heart and generous nature. He would always lend a hand...
Robert F. Moulton
Feb 2, 2024
Robert F. Moulton, age 88, passed away February 2, 2024, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born May 11, 1935, in Boston, MA, to Harold and Roberta Moulton. He met his wife Norine Moulton at Sylvania Electric in Waltham, MA; and they were married on May 3rd, 1958. They moved to Pepperell in 1967. He...
Evan F. Tarr
Feb 1, 2024
Evan F. Tarr of University Place, Washington, formerly of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts passed away on February 1, 2024. He was 69 years old. Evan was a devoted husband to Donna McGaffigan Tarr of 42 years and father to Elizabeth A. Tarr, Kathryn T. Bickford (James) and predeceased daughter Margaret N. Tarr. He was a proud “Grumpy” to Hayes, Evan, and James...
Ruby Ann Reyes Aiken
Jan 26, 2024
Ruby Ann Reyes Aiken passed away on January 26, 2024. Ruby Ann was born September 12, 1961 to an unwed mother who gave her up to Children’s Garden of the Philippines near Manila at six days of age. She was adopted by Dr. Sergio J. Reyes and Dr. Susana S. Reyes six months later and given the name “Ruby” because...
Joseph F. Caulfield
Jan 25, 2024
Joseph Francis Caulfield passed away on January 25, 2024 at his home in Chelmsford. He was the beloved husband of Lillian M. (Willis) Caulfield. Joseph was born in Rochester, NH on January 4, 1930, son of the late John H. and Lilian M. (Ruel) Caulfield and brother of the late John H. Caulfield.
Joseph is survived by his children, Joseph F....
Nandee Ann Willets
Jan 23, 2024
Nandee Willets of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital surrounded by family and friends at the age 70. She was born in Marlborough, MA, raised in Groton, MA and in 1976 purchased her home in Pepperell where she lived until her passing. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Ronald R. Mann. Ron and...
Robert "Bob" Wittren
Jan 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” Wittren passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at age 68.
Bob was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2023 and took his diagnosis the same way he lived his entire life, with a positive and upbeat outlook. Bob grew up in Groton, MA, the son of the late James and Judith Wittren, who owned...
Dr. Stephen Kurland
Jan 19, 2024
Dr. Stephen Kurland, of Townsend, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born and raised in Winthrop, MA. Son of the late Henry Kurland, born in East Boston, MA, and the late Mary Kurland, born in Lynn, MA. Brother of the late Richard Kurland, born in Winthrop, MA.
Stephen graduated from Winthrop High...
Earl Carter
Jan 14, 2024
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Earl Carter, a well-known Groton Historian and passionate collector of Groton Historical ephemera, passed away at home on January 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and his adored pets.
Earl was born in Boston, MA in 1939, the son of Donald Fremont Carter and Ruth Irene Carter and grew up in Malden, with two siblings.
His...
Robert D. Fulton
Jan 10, 2024
Robert D. Fulton, 89, of Pepperell, died on January 10, 2024. He was born in Ohio, the son of Arthur and Stella Fulton. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Nadia, to whom he was married for 58 years. He is survived by his 3 children, David and his wife Teresa of Florida, Janice of Pepperell, and Judith of North Chelmsford.
Bob...
Linda Oakley
Jan 6, 2024
Linda Oakley, 65, of Townsend, MA passed away unexpectedly on Saturday January 6, 2024 due to complications from cancer. She was born on June 20th, 1958 daughter of the late Albert and Edna May (Edmuston) MacDougall.
She is survived by her husband, Richard (Dick) Oakley; her children, Meghan Oakley and partner John Cronin of Chelmsford, MA, R.J. Oakley and his wife...
Robert "The Brain" Dumas
Jan 2, 2024
To view the video recording of Robert's funeral service, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PKISkRMb1QRobert Joseph Dumas, 67, passed away peacefully at Ayer Valley Rehab & Nursing on January 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Lowell, MA on November 12, 1956 to Dorothy Larsen. Later in life he moved to Ayer, MA with his wife Jane Dumas where they raised...
Ann Faith Woods
Dec 29, 2023
Ann Faith Woods, age 83, passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2023, with her beloved family and her dog, Bro, by her side. Ann was born on April 10, 1940 and was known for her kindness, sass, and unwavering dedication to her family and animals.
Though she never married, Ann’s life was filled with love and devotion from her...
Ralph L. Nicoll
Dec 28, 2023
Ralph L. Nicoll, 97, of Lunenburg, Massachusetts passed away on December 28, 2023, at the River Terrace Nursing Home in Lancaster, Massachusetts.
Ralph was born on February 3, 1926, in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Maxwell and Grace (Cox) Nicoll. Ralph is survived by his son, James Nicoll, and his wife Bernice of Lunenburg, his son, Gary Nicoll, and his wife Patty of Dover, New Hampshire, and his brother Bob Nicoll and his wife Donna of Bedford, New...
Norine A. Moulton
Dec 27, 2023
Norine Moulton, age 85, passed away December 27, 2023, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 27, 1938, in Arlington, MA, to Alfred and Mary von Hein. She met her husband Robert F. Moulton at Sylvania Electric in Waltham, MA; and they were married on May 3rd, 1958. They moved to Pepperell in 1967....
Joan Theresa Hammond
Dec 27, 2023
Joan Theresa Hammond, 86, of Groton, passed away at her home on December 27, 2023. Joan was born on April 7, 1937 a daughter of Harry R. and Rachel (Charpentier) Cullinan. She is survived by three children, Debora Hammond of Florida, Timothy Hammond of Lunenburg, and Cynthia Peters of Arizona. She is also survived by her brother, Harry Cullinan of...
Rose A. MacArthur
Dec 24, 2023
Rose A. MacArthur, of Weare, NH peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 24th, in her daughter's home at the age of 96.
Rose was born in Malden, MA on January 4th, 1927 to Nelson P. MacArthur & Julia Daley MacArthur. She graduated from Cheverus Catholic School in Malden and later married William Martino of Wilmington, MA. They had five...
David Christopher DeLisle
Dec 17, 2023
David Christopher DeLisle, of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed unexpectedly on Sunday, December 17th, 2023 at the age of 39. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on October 12th, 1984, he graduated from Shawsheen Valley Technical School. He went on to receive many construction certifications and his superintendent license, leading him to construction management. He excelled as a leader and supervisor, guiding numerous large...
Grace May Williams
Dec 8, 2023
To view the video recording of Grace's Funeral Mass and Committal Service, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKx9NYtjwkoGrace May (Hill) Williams, 89, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2023. She was born on May 7, 1934, in El Paso, TX, to Benjamin B. and Aurora (Armijo) Hill. Grace was warm-hearted and friendly, with a wonderful...
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