OBITUARIES

Nov 14, 2021

Lee Andrew Makela of Maynard, MA passed away unexpectedly in his home on November 14, 2021 at the age of 54. He is survived by his loving wife Rachael Simkins-Makela and beloved son Andrew Finn Makela. He is also survived by his mother K. Wanda (Tierney) Makela, father Ray “Sonny” Makela, his siblings Pamela Holt, Patrick Makela, Michael (Robin)...

Nov 13, 2021

Judith V. (Pothier) Babin, wife of Stephen L. Babin, of Groton, MA passed peacefully on November 13, 2021.

Judy was born September 16, 1947 in Southbridge, MA to Armand W. Pothier and Margaret (Tochy) Pothier.

Judy graduated Groton High School Class of 1965. Judy and Steve were married on October 26,...

Nov 11, 2021

Richard Joseph D’Agostino, 90 years old, of Townsend, formerly of Groton, MA joined his wife Maureen in heaven on November 11, 2021.

Richard was born June 22, 1931, son of Biagio and Rose (Marino) D’Agostino. Graduated from Everett High School in 1949. Served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Attended Wentworth Institute of...

Nov 6, 2021

Maxner, Lois A. (Caswell) of Milford, NH, November 6, 2021, age 81. Cherished and treasured wife of Stephen C. Maxner, daughter of the late Louis G. Carota and Helen F. Carota, and loving and caring sister to her brother, sisters, and their families. An adoring and devoted mother of Scott G. Caswell and wife Julie of Groton, MA, Glenn...

Nov 5, 2021

William Henry Bugden Jr., otherwise known as Bill, Dad, Daddy, Grampy, and “Da Unc”, passed away at home on November 5, 2021 with his beloved wife, Glo, and son, Bill III, by his side.

The youngest of five siblings, Bill was born to William Henry Bugden Sr. of Newfoundland, Canada and Lillian May Bugden (née Purcell) of...

Nov 4, 2021

Dorothea L. Parker, 90, died peacefully on Thursday, November 4th at her residence in Ayer. She was born in Ayer on June 7, 1931, to Frank and Mabel (Davenport) Lyons. Dorothea was the wife of the late Glenn Parker, Jr.

Dot is survived by her four daughters and three sons, Amy Zacaroli and her husband...

Nov 2, 2021

John Peter “Pete” Back, resident of Pepperell, MA, passed away on November 2, 2021, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of 45 years to Cynthia (Jackson) Back. He was the son of the late John C. and Marjorie (Peters) Back.

Born in Beverly, MA, and raised in Hamilton, MA, Peter served his country in the US Army and...

Nov 1, 2021

Jeanne Lorraine (Bedard) Laplante, 84, of Pepperell, MA passed away at her home on November 1, 2021 with her loving husband of 64 years, Maurice J. Laplante, by her side. She is survived by her loving children and their spouses: Marie & David Saball of Alton, NH; Suzanne & Christopher Blanken of Bluffton, SC; Maurine & Barry Horne of...

Oct 26, 2021

Mary Rita Claffey, beloved mother of James and his wife Patricia of Falmouth, Jane and her husband Maurice of Dorchester, John and his wife Julie of Saugus, and Alison and her partner Bill Wilson of Pepperell, wife of the late James Claffey, passed away on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, surrounded by her children. Mary was predeceased by her brother,...

Oct 24, 2021

Dorothy (Fuccillo) Capraro of Groton, formerly of Medford passed peacefully at home on October 24, 2021

She was born in Boston, the daughter of Gaetano and Lena (Rossetti) Fuccillo and was raised along with her brother Richard in Boston's North End.

She later married the late Louis Capraro. Together they moved...

Oct 10, 2021

On October 10, 2021, John “Jack” Stroffoleno, son of Francis and Catherine (Donahue) Stroffoleno, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was 72 years old.

Born and raised in Arlington, Vermont, Jack resided in the Highlands sections of Lowell for over 40 years. Jack was known around the neighborhood for helping neighbors with everyday...

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Dorothy (Cataldo) DaSilva passed away at Lowell General Hospital on October 4, 2021. Mary was born in Billerica, MA on September 5, 1968. She attended Shawsheen Vocational School and studied Business. For many years, she worked in accounting and eventually ventured into the health field so she could help others, most recently working for Right at Home of...

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Jane Allen-Bisbee, age 65, of Pepperell, MA passed away on October 4, 2021.

Mary Jane was born in Canton, MA to Mary Allen (Hayes) and Edward Allen on July 28, 1956. She grew up mostly in Canton and later in Sharon, attending public schools in both towns. Mary Jane followed her dream of becoming a nurse...

Sep 29, 2021

Dr. Mary G. McCrea Curnen returned to the Lord just two months shy of her 99th birthday on September 29, 2021, in Groton, Massachusetts.  Mary Godenne was born the second of six children in Brussels, Belgium on November 25, 1922, to a Belgian father and an English mother who had met treating soldiers injured during in World War I....

Sep 25, 2021

MEDEIROS, Eleanor Emma, of Arlington. Eleanor was born on September 10, 1929, passed away on September 25th, 2021 from natural causes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward William Medeiros and daughter Carol Ann.  She was a loving mother and wife who loved to sew and play the keyboard. She is survived by her sons Edward...

Sep 16, 2021

GROTON - Jane Francis (Redding) Cullinan, 81, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 after a long battle with dementia.

Jane was born in Lowell, MA on October 13th, 1939, daughter of Nora (Harrigan) Redding and Frank Redding. She grew up in Lowell and attended Lowell State, before moving to Groton with her loving husband of...

Sep 10, 2021

CW4 William Leonard “Bill” Twohig, USA (Ret.) age 89, of Stoneham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Winchester Hospital on September 10, 2021.

Bill was born in Melrose to Joseph and Minnie (Coine) Twohig. He attended Melrose High School and was prepared as a Master Aviation Mechanic at East Coast Aero Tech. Bill followed in...

Aug 31, 2021

William Sylvester Jones, Sr., "CHIEF", formerly of Spring Hill, Florida and most recently Littleton, MA, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2021 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer, MA. He was 99. William is survived by his daughter Debbie and her husband Tim Morton of Townsend, MA, son William Jr. of Mont Vernon, NH, grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren....

Aug 30, 2021

Peter Richard “Uncle Pete” Ashley, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on August 30, 2021 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center. He was 74. Mr. Ashley was born in Framingham on January 27, 1947 a son of the late Annabelle (Sullivan) and Rowland W. Ashley. Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 14 years, Phyllis A. (Holleran) Ashley of Littleton....

Aug 28, 2021

Neil J. Teachout, Jr. passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA.  He was 80 years old.

Neil was born on July 14, 1941 in Nashua, NH to father, Neil J. Teachout, Sr. and mother, Vera A. Teachout.  He is the oldest of...