OBITUARIES

May 24, 2023

Marianne N. Coalter, age 72, of Shirley, Massachusetts peacefully passed away at home after a brief but courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by family, on May 24, 2023. Marianne was born on December 2, 1950, on Fort Devens, Massachusetts, the cherished daughter of Sheila and Master Sargent Ward Tilburg. Marianne attended Henry’s School of Hair Design and graduated from...

May 22, 2023

On May 22, 2023, Frank S. Archambault, Jr. 78, of Naples, FL, passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Born on February 10, 1945, in Nashua, NH, Frank was one of three children to Frank and Mabel (Cotton) Archambault.

Frank was raised in Pepperell, MA, and graduated from Keith Academy in Lowell, MA,...

May 21, 2023

William M. Shaw of Nashua, NH passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in Winthrop on November 12, 1941 son of the late Mahlon and Kathleen Shaw.  He was the beloved husband of Joan R. Shaw and brother to the late Diane Gerlarneau. He was the father of Sandra R. Caswell and...

May 21, 2023

Robert (Bob) Thorpe passed away peacefully on May 21, 2023. He was the son of Samuel S. Thorpe and Ruth E. (Hazelton) Thorpe of Lowell, MA. He was the brother of the late Samuel S. Thorpe Jr. of Townsend, MA and Frederick W. Thorpe of Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Elizabeth B....

May 20, 2023

Alice Fielding Moulton MacGregor died on May 20, 2023 at the age of 97 surrounded by her family. She was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, the daughter of George Fielding and Mary O’Connor Fielding. Alice was a graduate of St. Bernard’s High School in Fitchburg and moved to Groton immediately after high school at age 17.

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May 17, 2023

Glenn Francis Cushman of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on May 17, 2023.  Glenn was born on January 22, 1930 in Willimantic, Connecticut.  He was the son of Margaret Law and Frank Cushman.  Glenn went to elementary school in several one room school houses, graduating from Windham High School in 1948. After graduation Glenn worked with his father learning electricity...

May 16, 2023

Angela L. Harmon passed away unexpectedly on May 16th, 2023, at the age of 49.

Angela was born on March 10, 1974 in Concord, MA to Debra A. Jones and William S. Jones Jr. Angela was the first granddaughter of Frank C. Harmon Jr. and Gladys M. Harmon. She had two children, Alyssa-Ryan L. Franco...

May 14, 2023

On May 14, 2023, at 11:15 pm, Brother Alphonsus Maria MacGovern, MICM died at the Life Care Center in Acton, Massachusetts, having already received the Anointing of the Sick and Apostolic Blessing in the days previous.

Brother Alphonsus Maria, son of Rosella (Casey) and Francis MacGovern, was born in Providence Rhode Island on September 8...

May 11, 2023

Jennifer Lynne Marques, "Jenny Benny", 15, of Pepperell, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 11, 2023.

She was born in Boston on June 27, 2007, the adored daughter of Richard "Rickie" and Eileen Marques. Jenny was a lively, outgoing spirit who resided in Pepperell her entire life, where she was always surrounded by friends and...

May 11, 2023

Michele (Theall) Costello, 63, of Townsend, MA died Thursday, May 11th, 2023 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton. Born in Groton, she grew up in Pepperell with her six siblings. She dedicated her life to her family and the service of others.

Michele’s happy place was on the beaches of Cape Cod. Her greatest joy...

May 10, 2023

Jacqueline R. (Proulx) Callinan, age 84, a longtime resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away on May 10th, 2023. She was born in Attleboro, MA on July 12, 1938, the daughter of the late Maurice C. and Antoinette Marie (Lemieux) Proulx. Jacqueline was the beloved wife of Robert J. Callinan, who predeceased her in 2017.

Jacqueline...

May 8, 2023

Rita Jean (Hackett) King, 88, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Rita was born in Pepperell, MA on April 20, 1935. She was the daughter of the late Edson M. Hackett and Alice Madeline (Leary) Hackett. Rita was a graduate of Pepperell High School Class of 1953....

May 6, 2023

It is with a deep ache in our hearts that we announce the passing of Sgt. First Class Robert F. “Bob” Hill, USA (Ret.) on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 in his home in Pepperell, MA.

Bob is survived by his daughter Susanne (Susie) L. Mendes of Kingston, MA (Son in Law Andrew) and stepdaughters Tania...

May 6, 2023

Denise Ann Temple, a dedicated wife, loving mother of five, and proud nana of eighteen grandchildren passed away on May 6, 2023, at the age of 71, after a long and heroic battle with a rare lung disease.

Denise was born in Astoria Queens, New York on April 23, 1952, to Harold and Joan Copley....

May 4, 2023

Joseph Daniel Moore of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones. Joseph was born in Norwood, MA on October 7th, 1960. Joseph was the brother of Doreen Palardy, Theresa Lebrun, and the late Alfred Lebrun. He grew up in North Attleboro where he met the love of his life, Edith P....

Apr 30, 2023

Nancy Alberta Phillips of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on April 30, 2023 of natural causes. She was 92.

Nancy was born on January 25th, 1931 to Ronald (Jack) White and Tryphena White and grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts. She was the oldest sister to her siblings Ronald White, Marian DiPietro, Kerry White and Debi...

Apr 29, 2023

Robert David “Robbie” Shultz passed away on April 29, 2023. He was born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on August 2, 1990. He is the son of Matthew Shultz and Julie Shultz. He leaves behind his son Vincent Shultz, his wife Samantha Shultz, his sister Melissa Shultz, his brother Matthew Davis, his stepmother Dianne Shultz, and his stepfather Mark Tiilikkala. He...

Apr 29, 2023

Dorothy May "Dolly," "Dottie," "Mimi" (Bliss) Babcock passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who lived a life full of love, compassion, and dedication to her family and community. Dorothy is predeceased by her parents, siblings, and beloved husband,...

Apr 18, 2023

David Donald Pacy, 50, of Ayer, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 following a short battle with cancer.

He was born on June 21, 1972 in Concord, MA to the late David A. Pacy and is survived by his mother Brenda R. Pacy of Littleton.

Dave was a...

Apr 17, 2023

Grace Jardine “Molly” (McGee) Petroskey, born on February 7, 1935, from Lake Leelanau, Michigan, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2023, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loved ones. She is predeceased by her parents, James Gordon McGee and Grace Jardine McGee, and siblings Sharon and Michael. Molly is also predeceased by her husband Frederick T. Petroskey....