OBITUARIES

May 17, 2022

James F. “Diamond” Murphy, 74, of Dorchester, MA died on May 17th, 2022 following a period of declining health. He was born in Boston on September 2, 1947 son of the late James Francis and Rita (McCarthy) Murphy. He is survived by six siblings: William M. Murphy, Thomas P. Murphy and Lawrence J. Murphy of Pepperell, Kevin B. Murphy...

May 16, 2022

On Monday, May 16, 2022, Mark Fitzgerald was called to his last Rendezvous, back to the loving hands of the Lord. Surrounded by family and friends, he passed away quietly from his battle with brain cancer. He was 59 years old.

Mark had the most visceral need to be part of nature from a very young age....

May 10, 2022

Christopher (Chris) Devona died May 10, 2022, at 76, after a long battle with heart disease and MDS.  He leaves behind, wife Christine (Wetherbee), former wife Theresa (Chaisson), daughter Jodie (Harrington), grandchildren Devon, Liam and Ryan and many nephews and nieces in Illinois and Indiana.

He was born in Chicago, IL to Anthony E. Devona...

May 6, 2022

Rachel Marie Karaska of Groton, Massachusetts passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 in Grafton, Massachusetts after a long and painful battle with mental health/anorexia. She was 31. Born and raised in Groton and a graduate of Bishop Guertin High School (2009), and of UMass Lowell (2014). She was an English as Second Language (ESL) teacher and senior fitness...

May 6, 2022

On Friday, May 6, 2022, Scott David Wilcox died unexpectedly at the age of 52.  Scott was born February 20, 1970 in Concord, MA.  He spent his childhood years in the town of Harvard, MA. Always the Free Spirit, Scott traveled the U.S. for a short period of time before returning to the Leominster, MA area.

Apr 23, 2022

Roberta Janet Putnam, 89, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 23, 2022. She was born December 9, 1932 in Pinelawn, Missouri. Janet (affectionately called Jan) lived her final 46 years in Pepperell. She is survived by her beloved husband for 69 years, Billy Gene Putnam, her two daughters Gaylin and Lori, her younger sister Lenore, her grandson...

Apr 17, 2022

Roberta Fernandez passed away quietly on Easter morning surrounded by her loved ones. Roberta was a lifelong resident of Pepperell where she lived with her late husband Walter of 58 years. Roberta was the cornerstone of her large family whom she enjoyed spending time with.

Roberta was predeceased by her husband Walter and daughter Andrea...

Apr 12, 2022

Mary Ann (Scullane) Calawa, 73, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, left us after suffering a heart attack at home. After being transported to Nashoba Valley Medical Center, she was pronounced dead on April 12, 2022.

Mary was a graduate of North Middlesex High School, the Valedictorian of the Class of 1966, and a graduate of Clark University....

Apr 4, 2022

James F. McManus, age 95, of Dunstable, MA passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side.

James was born in 1927 in Dorchester, MA to the late James Francis McManus and Ethel Emily Carr.

James was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth...

Apr 4, 2022

Breda Schlimgen, age 85, was called to the Lord Monday morning after battling Alzheimers.

Breda was born and raised in Cork, Ireland and moved to England when she was 21.  She met the love of her life Edwin Schlimgen, who was stationed in England with the U.S. Air Force.  They travelled the world and raised...

Apr 3, 2022

Donald L. Durant, 75, of Pepperell, MA passed away suddenly in his home on April 3, 2022. Donald was predeceased by his mother, Gertrude (Parker) Hammond and his brother, David Parker, both of Pepperell. He is survived by his daughter Tamara (Johnson) Kaddy of Leominster, son-in-law Ryan Kaddy, and grandson Evan Kaddy; brothers James and Richard Hammond of New...

Apr 1, 2022

William L. McGrath, age 87, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully Friday April 1, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.  William was born March 9, 1935 in Pepperell to William and Mary (Michuk) McGrath.  He was married to Patricia G. (Owen) McGrath for 54 loving years.

William was...

Mar 29, 2022

Anne Griffith (Bergeson) Pessotti passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones, after a courageous battle with COPD.

She was born on March 19, 1950 in Clinton, MA the daughter of the late John True Bergeson and Nancy Griffith Bergeson.

Mar 28, 2022

Rebecca "Becca" Lynn Hooper 24, of Townsend, MA passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 28, 2022 after a lifelong battle of liver disease. Becca was always a positive spirit and looked on the bright side of all circumstances. Despite many years of adversity and illness, Becca was always compassionate, and caring. Oftentimes, caring more for others than for herself....

Mar 22, 2022

Longtime Groton resident, Audrey Bryce, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022. She built her dream home on Longley Road in 1978, and has been a Grotonian ever since. She was well-known in the community as a realtor, and was active in the Groton Women’s Club, Fort Devens Army Museum, American Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and Historical Society. At...

Mar 21, 2022

Joanne “Joby” Doyle passed away on Monday, March 21st, 2022. Joby was born on July 24th, 1941, to Joseph and Beatrice (Shon) Doyle, from whom she affectionately obtained her nickname. Joby was an elementary school teacher for over 30 years in the East Ramapo Central School District located in Spring Valley, New York. She was loved and adored by...

Mar 18, 2022

We regretfully announce the passing of Donna Hammond, age 54, of Pepperell, Massachusetts. Donna passed away in Worcester, Massachusetts on March 18th, 2022. She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on September 23rd, 1967 to parents Margaret Camire and Paul Camire. She was the youngest of three, Sister LeighAnn Hammond and Brother Michael Hammond. She graduated from North Middlesex High...

Mar 13, 2022

Lindsey Faith Partridge, our little LuLu Belle, was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on June 8th, 1999. On Sunday, March 13th, 2022  Lindsey passed away in a tragic boating accident while having the time of her life on a vacation in Florida with her boyfriend Jacob Smith.

Lindsey was a girl like no other. To all...

Mar 10, 2022

PEPPERELL: Wayne A. Gulliver, 66, of Pepperell died Thursday, March 10, 2022 from complications due to Parkinson’s Disease at Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester. Wayne was born in Fitchburg, April 22, 1955, the son of Muriel (Gulliver) Caserma and resided much of his life in Townsend and Pepperell. Wayne graduated from North Middlesex Regional High School, class of 1974....

Mar 7, 2022

Charles L. Carson, 85, passed away peacefully at his home on March 7, 2022, surrounded by his wife of 42 years, and his 7 children.

Charles was a longtime resident of Pepperell, for over 60 years, and worked in the printing business. While living in Pepperell, he loved to buy old homes and restore them....