OBITUARIES

Dec 11, 2022

Joan (Barry) Henchey, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, 86, of N. Chelmsford, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on December 11, 2022.

Born in Brighton, MA on September 26, 1936, Joan was the daughter of the late Joseph Barry and Gertrude (Savoy) Barry.

Mrs. Henchey was educated in...

Dec 10, 2022

John “Jack” William Kane of Groton, MA passed away after a sudden and unexpected hospitalization on December 10th, 2022 at the age of 73.  A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he was born to Ali and Mary Kane on December 14, 1948 and grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts. He graduated from Arlington High School before attending Northeastern University...

Dec 9, 2022

James Wood Squires, M.D., 85, died peacefully in Hollis, New Hampshire on December 9, 2022.  His life was defined by a commitment to public service, and he will be deeply missed by all those who loved and admired him.

Born on September 14, 1937 in New London, New Hampshire, Jim was the son of James...

Dec 4, 2022

On December 4, 2022, Carol-Ann Hilton, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at the age of 77. She was born on February 7, 1945 to the late Carl T. and Alice J. (Daley) Bushee. She was the sister of the late David T. Bushee. She married Robert (Bob) Hilton on August 21, 1971 and together they...

Dec 2, 2022

Lloyd was granted his angel wings after a long and courageous fight on December 2nd, 2022. His final days were spent surrounded by his daughter Shannon and wife Joanne. Lloyd’s genuineness and humor touched the hearts of many, especially his grandson Joshua aka his “little man”.

Lloyd was born in Coquille, Oregon on November, 11th...

Nov 28, 2022

James Edmund Jangraw, 75, of Pepperell, died at the Westford House on November 28, 2022. He was born on January 2, 1947 in Lowell, MA son of the late Charles Edmund and Ruth Barbara (Knox) Jangraw.

Mr. Jangraw is survived by his wife of 17 years, Rosemary Jangraw. He is also survived by two sons,...

Nov 24, 2022

Beverly (Sadowski) Rooney, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 82 on Thursday November 24th, 2022. Born in Medway, MA on September 29, 1940, Beverly was the daughter of the late Anthony and Doris (Starkey) Sadowski.

Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Rooney. She is survived by her children,...

Nov 20, 2022

Helen R. Lorden, age 87, passed away peacefully at Mira Vista Nursing Home, Fort Worth, Texas.

Service:  11:00 am – 1:00 pm Friday, December 2, 2022 at McGaffigan Funeral Home, 37 Main Street, Pepperell, Massachusetts.  A Catholic priest will be in attendance to offer prayers.

Interment: St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Jersey Street,...

Nov 16, 2022

Alan George Frazer, devoted husband of Jean Frazer for almost 60 years, died peacefully on November 16, 2022.

Alan, known as Al to most of his friends and workmates, was born in UK where he graduated college with honors in Applied Physics.  In 1963, Alan and Jean emigrated to Nova Scotia, Canada where he was...

Nov 12, 2022

To view the video recording of Sister Ruth's funeral services, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqfZJ3xFZyc​

Sister Ruth Beaudoin SUSC (Sr. Maria Henry) died November 12, 2022 at Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Lawrence at the age of ninety-four. Born in Lawrence on May 3, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Eva (Bertrand) Beaudoin. In...

Nov 11, 2022

Maria Patricia Antosh, 56 years old, from Pepperell Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the morning of November 11th, 2022.

She was born on June 27th 1966, in Dorchester Massachusetts, to her mother Maria Skolis and her father John Sullivan. She was the first and only daughter, and oldest out of her three...

Nov 9, 2022

To view the video recording of Linda's Funeral Mass, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOEoPBiiSJI

Linda Allen Boden, age 65, of Pepperell, MA, formerly of Tewksbury, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 9th, 2022.  Linda was born on March 4th, 1957. In April, Linda celebrated 40 years of marriage with her devoted husband Frederick...

Nov 6, 2022

To view the video recording of Ralph's funeral services, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4famhYZnok​

Ralph A. Straitiff, 86, died peacefully at his home from lung cancer, surrounded by his loving family, on November 6, 2022 at their home in Brooksville, FL.

He was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, MA, born on November 21,...

Oct 27, 2022

On October 27th, 2022, Melissa Sue McKenzie passed away from a heart attack during a brief admittance to Nashoba Valley Medical Center. Melissa had a number of health complications in the last few years which she fought bravely to overcome despite numerous setbacks.

Melissa was born on April 29th, 1953 the daughter of the late...

Oct 27, 2022

Donald J. Gelineau, 102, passed away on Thursday, October 27th, 2022. Donald was born in Lowell on August 18th, 1920 to Emile Gelineau and Valerie (Jette) Gelineau.  Don, or Pépère as he was known to most, was born and raised in Lowell. Don was married to Lucille, the love of his life, for 54 years.

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Oct 25, 2022

Malvern Hill Palmer III, better known to those who knew him as Hill Palmer, passed away suddenly at the age 68 on October 25, 2022. He was surrounded by close family as he passed. He was the son of Samuel Arringtion Palmer Jr. and Jean L. (Woodson) Palmer. Hill leaves two children, a daughter Lydia E. Palmer, Ashby, MA...

Oct 19, 2022

Carolin Abbott, 77, a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother passed away on October 19, 2022. Born in Manchester, CT, she was proceeded in death by her parents Daniel and Virginia. Carolin graduated as an RN from the Boston City Hospital School of Nursing in 1966.

Carol was raised in Needham, MA where she...

Oct 9, 2022

Nathaniel Keith Louie Fernandez, 5, passed away on October 9, 2022 in his loving mothers arms with his loved ones by his side. Nathaniel is survived by his dedicated mother Angela Dumas, his younger brother Samuel Fernandez, his father Isaiaz Fernandez, his grandparents Robert & Jane Dumas, his Uncle Bobby Dumas & fiancée Coleen, his godmothers Stephanie Cormier &...

Oct 9, 2022

Mary F. (Duane) McGrath, 87, passed away on Sunday, October 9th, 2022.  She was born on July 23, 1935 to Frederic J. and Helen (Palmer) Duane in Groton, Massachusetts.  She was the wife of the late John “Jack” McGrath and was a lifelong Groton resident.

Mary loved her family, friends, faith and her hometown.  One...

Oct 7, 2022

Jane L. Murray, 78, formerly of Groton, passed away on Friday October 7, 2022.  Jane lived in Shirley since 2005.

Jane was born in Lawrence, MA on June 30, 1944 to Constance (Bunten) Murray Whitney and Edison C. Murray.  She grew up in Lawrence, MA, Manchester, NH, and Andover, MA before moving to Groton where...