OBITUARIES

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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Aug 23, 2022

Paula Nadya Driscoll, loving wife of William M. Driscoll, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, in Pepperell, MA. She was 71 years of age.

Paula was raised in Lexington, MA, where she graduated with honors from Lexington High School. Paula received a full art scholarship to an art school of her choosing, but Paula...

Aug 19, 2022

Linda Kay Newell (née Stevens), 75, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on August 19, 2022 after a bravely-fought battle with cancer. Born on January 24, 1947 in Yankton, South Dakota, she was the only child of Millard and Lillian Stevens. A graduate of Yankton Senior High School, Linda went on to receive a B.S. in Education from...

Aug 17, 2022

Catherine G. Riga, nicknamed Jill, age 91, of Townsend, MA, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. She was born in Woburn, MA on June 21, 1931. She came from a large Italian Catholic family of 3 sisters and 6 brothers. She is survived by her loving children, Charles Simone Jr, Catherine Simone, Robert Simone, Susan Silva, and Leonard...

Aug 16, 2022

Robert Lewis Newton, Sr., a longtime resident of Pepperell, died peacefully in his home on August 16, 2022. He was 80 years old.

Robert was born on December 4th, 1941, in Iowa Falls, Iowa. He went to school at the West Central School of Agriculture in Morris, MN, where he played football and was on...

Aug 14, 2022

Robert Joseph Pitarys, 76, of Nashua, NH leaves behind his loving wife, Gail (Young) Pitarys who will cherish 55 married years of fond, loving, and treasured memories.

Robert passed away peacefully on August 14, 2022 surrounded by love and family. He was born in Nashua, NH son of the late Stelion “Steve” and Celia Pitarys....

Aug 12, 2022

James A. “Jimmy” Acton of Pepperell, MA formerly of Saginaw, Michigan passed peacefully at home with his wife and daughter by his side, after a battle with cancer.

James was a proud Navy Veteran who served bravely during the Vietnam Era.

James married the love of his life, Deborah, in 1996....

Aug 11, 2022

Joseph P. Riopelle, 92, of Summerfield, FL formerly of Dunstable, MA passed away on August 11th, 2022. He has now reunited with his beloved wife Ruth (Howarth) Riopelle, who passed away January 5th, 2017.

Joseph lived in Dunstable most of his life before retiring to Summerfield, FL. During his time in Dunstable he held many...