OBITUARIES

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...

Oct 5, 2022

Douglas Marshall Sherwood passed away quietly in his home on October 5, 2022. A long time resident of Pepperell, he was loved by many. Doug served in the United States Army and later served as a concrete construction contractor in his later years. He loved his family with fierceness that was unmatched. We will remember his laugh that will...

Sep 27, 2022

It is with a deep ache in our hearts to announce the passing of Robert F. Hill Jr.  Affectionately known by his family and friends as Bob Jr. or Bobby Jr.

Bobby Jr. resided in Chatham (Cape Cod) Massachusetts and was just 59 years old. He was born on February 11, 1963 in Weymouth, MA...

Sep 23, 2022

Ann (Fielding) Walsh, 80, of Groton, unexpectedly passed away Friday, September 23 at Saint Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by her family. She was born on January 4, 1942 to George F. and Mary (O’Connor) Fielding in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She grew up in Fitchburg where she graduated from Fitchburg High School and then worked at Mathieu’s Chevrolet as a...

Sep 22, 2022

Ronald A. Hamilton, 15 May 1947 – 22 September 2022.  Beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle passed rather unexpectedly to be in the presence of our Lord and Savior.

Son of Lester and Madora Hamilton (Spellisy), Ronnie, as he was known by most of his friends, was born and raised in Lowell.  Following high school,...

Sep 11, 2022

Kathleen Rose (Belton) Riddell, 70 years old, of Pepperell, MA, formerly of Leominster, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA.

Kathleen (Kathy) went to Ohio State University and was a KAT sorority member. She retired as Shipping & Receiving Manager for Bloomingdales of Chestnut Hill MA; Kathy learned this...

Sep 10, 2022

Peter Maluf, of Leominster, died Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT after a series of medical issues that clouded his retirement years.

Mr. Maluf worked as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) for 23 years for late Naval-Air Corps Veteran Chester Kaminski and 16 years for the late Ronald Bouvier.

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Sep 6, 2022

Jane Folmsbee Clark passed away September 6, 2022 at her home in Nashua, surrounded by her two daughters and family.

Jane and her twin were born on February 7, 1943 in Berwick, Pennsylvania to Leroy and Martha (Cole) Folmsbee.

Starting at age 12, Jane played the piano for church services. Over the years she was...

Sep 4, 2022

Stuart Champney Hanley departed for heaven on September 4, 2022 at the age of 64. He was the son of the late John Edward Hanley and Carol Libbey Hanley of Concord, MA. He was predeceased by his brother Stephen C. Hanley. He is survived by his brother David J. Hanley of New Ipswich, NH and sisters, Caroline H. Wright...

Sep 1, 2022

Nancy Parker Bozicas, 75, of Pepperell, formerly of New London, NH, passed away on September 1, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Nancy was a former kindergarten aid, Girl Scout leader, EMT-I and Public Safety dispatcher for the town of Pepperell. Nancy was known for her love of family, her cooking, and her twisted sense...

Aug 31, 2022

Anna Marie Burgoon (Annie) died of complications of diabetes on August 31, 2022. Anna was born July 7, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio, to Myrtle (Weller) and Paul Burgoon. She was the fifth of six children: Roger, Joe, Jim, Judy and Jilda who have preceded her in death. She grew up in the "Basil-side" of Baltimore, Ohio.

Aug 25, 2022

Johnnie Little Searle, age 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones in her Pepperell home on August 25, 2022. She was born in Crossville, TN on June 17, 1935, the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Boswell) Little.

Johnnie met her husband Kenneth Searle Sr. in Washington D.C. while she was working for...

Aug 24, 2022

Martin R. “Marty” Gardner, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 24th, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at home. He was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts.

As a young man, Marty enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and playing the piano. He was an avid gardener and a skilled handyman.

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