OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

Lee Ann Munroe

Lee Ann Munroe

Jan 10, 2025

Lee Ann Munroe of Pepperell, MA passed away at home after a long battle with emphysema on January 10, 2025. She was born on February 16, 1956 in Concord, MA, the daughter of Donald & Terry Kilfoyle. She was raised in central Massachusetts with her younger brothers Dana and Kyle. 

She graduated High School from the Bromfield School, Harvard, MA in...

Anthony Guy Campano

Anthony Guy Campano

Jan 2, 2025

Anthony Guy Campano, LTC (R) (1941-2025) peacefully passed away at home, with his family by his side, after an extended illness. 

Tony was born in Medford, MA to the late Joseph and Mary Campano. He is predeceased by his older brother Joseph Campano. Tony grew up in Massachusetts and attended Malden Catholic High School, where he excelled in Baseball and Football....

Sherill Ann (Allen) Johnson

Sherill Ann (Allen) Johnson

Dec 31, 2024

Sadly, our beloved, Sherill Ann Johnson (Sheri Allen) of Groton, MA, passed away on December 31st, 2024. She was known for her warmth, crazy sense of humor, generosity, kindness and undeniably loving spirit she brought into this world. 

She was an adorable Christmas Eve baby, and though she liked her name, she said if she were to have a different one,...

Thomas F. "Tim" Codyer

Thomas F. "Tim" Codyer

Dec 26, 2024

Thomas F. “Tim” Codyer, age 76, of Pepperell, formerly of Acton, passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024, with his wife Laurie at his side. Born on August 11, 1948 in Boston, Tim was a son of the late Thomas F. and Gladys G. (Hartlen) Codyer.

Tim was raised in Acton where he attended the local schools. At the...

Mark W. Coulter

Mark W. Coulter

Dec 19, 2024

Mark W. Coulter, Retired Sergeant of the Ayer Police Department, and previous member of the Billerica, Dunstable, and Littleton Police Departments, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 19, 2024.

Son of the late Olga Costigan Coulter and William A. Coulter, Mark is survived by his wife Catherine Coulter of Fitchburg, children Isabella Coulter of Fitchburg, Liam Coulter...

Richard C. "Rick" Johnson

Richard C. "Rick" Johnson

Dec 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard Charles Johnson, of Groton, at the age of 63. Rick passed away in the early morning of December 17th, 2024, after battling Stage 4 Lung Cancer for almost eight months. Richard, or Rick, was born in Lowell, MA on August 23rd, 1961. 

Rick is predeceased by his father, Ralph...

Linda Jean Cummings

Linda Jean Cummings

Dec 4, 2024

To view Linda's service recording, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4fT_KTC5yALinda Jean Cummings was called home on Wednesday, December 4th 2024, at the young age of 68, surrounded by friends and family after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. 

Born June 14, 1956 in Groton, MA to Henry J. (Pete) and Beverly Cummings, Linda grew up in the Pepperell school system and was...

G. Marilyn Airey

G. Marilyn Airey

Dec 3, 2024

G. Marilyn Airey, 91, of Ayer, MA (formerly of Groton, MA) passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024, surrounded by her large and loving family. Marilyn is survived by her son Jay Airey, (Cheryl) of W. Townsend MA, daughter Eileen (Airey) Couture, (Paul) of New Ipswich, NH, son Ron Airey, (Teresa) of Ashburnham, MA, daughter Susan (Airey) Jordan of Ashby,...

Kim M. Harlow

Kim M. Harlow

Nov 29, 2024

Kim M. Harlow, 55, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on November 29, 2024.

We know she is at rest now and fought a tough battle without ever giving up. She nearly tripled her expectancy, truly impressing and inspiring us all. 

Kim worked as a home health care aid and loved to help others. She also spent several years working at Seven Hills...

Warren Arthur Razzaboni, Sr.

Warren Arthur Razzaboni, Sr.

Nov 20, 2024

Pepperell, MA – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Warren Arthur Razzaboni Sr., 81, of Pepperell, MA, on November 20, 2024. Warren was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for his family.

Warren was born on October 1, 1943, in Somerville, MA, to George Razzaboni Sr. and...

Trey Michael Callahan

Trey Michael Callahan

Nov 17, 2024

Trey M. Callahan, 28, of Pepperell, Massachusetts suddenly passed away on November 17, 2024. His loss is completely unexpected and his family is profoundly saddened. 

Trey was born on December 28, 1995 to Edward and Tonya Lewis Callahan at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He was the oldest of six children: Shalee, Reed, Raelyn, Cade, Jace.

Trey was a 2014 graduate of North Middlesex High...

David Allen Jordan

David Allen Jordan

Nov 16, 2024

David Allen Jordan, born in Winchester, MA, grew up in Groton, MA, and resided in Ashby, MA with his family, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends. Born to Elena Anne Jordan (DiFranco) and Arthur Jordan of Somerville, MA, David was married to his childhood sweetheart and loving wife, Susan (Airey) Jordan. He was a proud father...

Janet J. Goudey, RN

Janet J. Goudey, RN

Nov 15, 2024

Janet J. Goudey, age 90, died peacefully on November 15th, 2024, at her home in Groton, MA with loving family by her side. Janet was born on March 9, 1934, in Cambridge, MA to Katherine and Clifford Sprott. She graduated from Stoneham High School in 1951 where she made many lifelong friends, was captain of the cheerleading squad, and where...

Joanne Elizabeth Daley

Joanne Elizabeth Daley

Nov 10, 2024

Joanne Elizabeth Daley, age 88, formerly from West Groton and Groton, passed peacefully, on November 10th, 2024, in Andover, Mass.

Joanne was a devoted parishioner of St. James Church in West Groton for many years. She was very involved in maintaining the church and participating in the activities there. Joanne also enjoyed sewing and painting. She was very creative.

Beloved wife of...

Robert W. McDowell

Robert W. McDowell

Nov 9, 2024

Robert W. McDowell, 85, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, MA passed away at the Blaire House of Tewksbury on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on August 5, 1939, in Pepperell, he was the youngest son of seven boys of James M. McDowell and Alice M. (Shepard) McDowell. Bobby graduated from Pepperell High School class of 1957.

Bobby was...

Michael Hammond

Michael Hammond

Nov 5, 2024

A Prayer

And how much more greatly he loves and cares for those who have died is proved by his memory of them in every detail, and by the lasting quality of his remembrance of them. If not one sparrow goes forgotten before God, or falls to the ground without his notice, certainly he thoroughly remembers humans whom he will resurrect....

Alice Elizabeth Chase

Alice Elizabeth Chase

Nov 4, 2024

Alice Elizabeth (Calkins) Chase, 99, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at her home on November 4, 2024. Alice was born on August 26, 1925 in Henniker, NH, a daughter of the late William F. and Ida E. (Cummings) Calkins.

Alice is survived by her two children, Dolly Morrill of Milford, NH and Harold F. Chase, Jr. of Manchester, NH. She was...

Michael E. Allen

Michael E. Allen

Oct 25, 2024

Michael E. Allen, 66, of Pepperell, Mass., passed away October 25, 2024, after a long period of declining health.

Michael grew up in Pepperell and was a 1976 graduate of North Middlesex Regional High School. He was a talented and accomplished carpenter and craftsman whose work can be found in many area homes, as well as homes in Colorado, Texas and...

Jadon Eric Navarrete

Jadon Eric Navarrete

Oct 25, 2024

Jadon Eric Navarrete, age 17, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on October 25, 2024 in Nashua, New Hampshire. Jadon was born on February 1, 2007, a son of Jeffrey Navarrete and Jasmine Streeter-Navarrete.

Jadon was a student at North Middlesex Regional High School in Townsend and attended church at Pepperell Christian Fellowship. He loved reading, stargazing, music and baking. He loved...

Robert L. Dwyer, Jr.

Robert L. Dwyer, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Robert L. Dwyer Jr., a beloved father, brother, friend, and mentor to many, passed away on October 17th, 2024, in Merrimack, NH, at the age of 82. Born on December 2nd, 1941, in Winchester, MA, to the late Robert Sr. and Mary Dwyer of Woburn, he leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and steadfast companionship that will forever be...

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