OBITUARIES

Jan 12, 2023

Command Sergeant Major Robert M. Delia, U. S. Army (Retired)

Date of Retirement: 30 June 1978

Length of Service: 30 years, 3 months, 7 days

Command Sergeant Major Robert M. Delia, U. S. Army (Retired) passed away on January...

Jan 12, 2023

John Francis Taylor, 73, of Greenville, NH passed away peacefully on Thursday January  12, 2023 following a brief illness.

John was born on March 2, 1949 in Lowell, MA to the late Frederick and Theresa Taylor (Lepine).  He grew up in Lowell with 2 sisters, Nancy and Gail, and a brother, Michael.  John graduated from...

Jan 5, 2023

Patricia Diane (Gotthardt) Little of Chelmsford, MA passed away on Thursday, January 5th, 2023 in Groton, MA.

A graduate of the University of California at Berkley, Patricia worked for several tech companies during her career. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority and was active in the Southern Baptist Church of New England. She...

Dec 30, 2022

Robert C. Wright, 91, of Pepperell, MA and longtime resident of Acton, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on December 30th, 2022.

Robert, fondly known as Bumpi to family and Bob to friends, was born to Esther Anderson and Charles Wright on October 19th, 1931, in Boston, MA. An automobile enthusiast from an early...

Dec 21, 2022

Daniel F. Lambert, 67, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on December 21, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Somerville, MA and raised in Woburn, he graduated from Woburn High School and Wentworth Institute of Technology. He was a service manager for Andover/Henry’s Automotive for over 20 years. He enjoyed playing the drums, cooking, dancing, and spending time with...

Dec 18, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce that on December 18th, 2022, Holly L. Wheeler died in a tragic car accident at the young age of 49.  Holly was a resident of Milford, NH, with her fiancé Todd Gardner, at the time of her passing.

Holly was a 1991 graduate from Hollis-Brookline High School, earned her associates...

Dec 18, 2022

Karen (Murphy) Lohrman, of Pepperell, formerly of Westford & Hernando, FL, died on December 18, 2022 at Life Care Center of Merrimack Valley after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.  She was 76.

Born in Cambridge, MA on June 8, 1946, she was the daughter of the late William & Frances (Lyons) Murphy.  She met the love...

Dec 16, 2022

To view the video recording of Mr. Cronin's Funeral Mass, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2mGFsKFeTU

To view the video recording of Mr. Cronin's Committal Service with United States Coast Guard Military Honors, please see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y7A4veSL0E

John Timothy Cronin of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on December 16, 2022, surrounded by family. He is survived by...

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...