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Micheal "Mike" William Rolfe

Micheal "Mike" William Rolfe

Jun 24, 2021

Micheal “Mike” W. Rolfe, 68, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away on Thursday, June 24th at Massachusetts General Hospital following a heart attack. He was surrounded by his loving family.

Mike was born in Dover, New Hampshire on March 2nd 1953. He attended Dover High School and later graduated from Concord Vocational Technical School with a degree in...

Hildegard Elisabeth Scott

Hildegard Elisabeth Scott

Jun 21, 2021

Hildegard Scott, age 86, a resident of Pepperell, passed away on June 21, 2021 at Apple Valley Center after a period of declining health. She was the wife of Werner Scott for 62 years. Born in Amorbach, Germany on May 16, 1935 she was the daughter of the late Friedrich and Elisabeth Hartmann. She received her education in Amorbach...

LTC  Kirk Edward MacDonald,  USA (Ret.)

LTC Kirk Edward MacDonald, USA (Ret.)

Jun 12, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel Kirk E. MacDonald died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 12, 2021. Kirk was born in Quincy, MA on February 19, 1971. He is survived by his 3 children, Chamberlain, Faith and Hope MacDonald and former spouse Charity MacDonald,  Kirk’s parents Edward and Shirley MacDonald of Marshfield, Kirk's Brother Jeffrey MacDonald of Ridgefield CT, and his...

Robert Thomas Breen

Robert Thomas Breen

Jun 7, 2021

Robert Thomas Breen, 88, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly on June 7, 2021 in Ayer, MA after a short illness.

Born in East Walpole, MA, he moved to Pepperell with his family. He was a graduate of Pepperell High School where he excelled in basketball. He married his high school sweetheart, Nancy (Scott) Breen, in October...

Marjorie Ann Shubley

Marjorie Ann Shubley

May 27, 2021

Marjorie “Marge, Sis” A. Shubley, age 83, passed away peacefully, Thursday afternoon, May 27, 2021, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua, NH after a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family.  Born on September 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Charlotte (Preston) and John Lynch, Sr. A lifelong resident of Pepperell, MA, she attended Pepperell...

Frank Scimemi

Frank Scimemi

May 23, 2021

WWII Veteran Frank Scimemi passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born on December 13, 1921 to Stefano Scimemi and Philomena (Dirubbo) Scimemi and was raised in Tyngsboro, MA. Frank proudly served in the Army Air Corps in the China Burma India Theater as an airplane mechanic. He served from 1942-1944. When returning from service...

Rhonda Gladys Harney

Rhonda Gladys Harney

May 20, 2021

Rhonda Gladys Harney, affectionately known as Ronnie, Mom, and Nannie, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her Pepperell home on May 20th, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 2nd, 1952 in Groton and kept ties to this area of Massachusetts throughout her life. The daughter of Mildred (MacLean) and Floyd...

Peter Geoffrey Staffon

Peter Geoffrey Staffon

May 17, 2021

GROTON - Peter Geoffrey Staffon, age 54, passed away on May 17, 2021 at his home in Groton. Peter was born in Boston on December 26, 1966 as a son of the late Peter William Geoffrey Staffon and Margaret Mae (Green) Staffon. A lifelong resident of Groton, Peter attended the local schools and was a graduate of Groton-Dunstable High...

Paul Edward McLaughlin

Paul Edward McLaughlin

May 17, 2021

Paul Edward McLaughlin, age 76, died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Villa Crest Nursing Home and Retirement Center in Manchester, N.H. on May 17, 2021.

He was a graduate of Burlington High School.  He went on to attend the Massachusetts Fire Academy in 1975. Mr. McLaughlin married Margaret McLaughlin in 1968, and they...

April Dawn Strigle

April Dawn Strigle

May 2, 2021

April Dawn Strigle passed away on May 2, 2021 at her home in Pepperell. She was born on December 29, 1972, in Ocala, Florida. She was the oldest of three siblings. April graduated from North Middlesex High School and UMass Lowell where she studied finance. April worked at Digital Federal Credit Union for over twenty years.

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Lorraine Denise (Chenette)  Anderson

Lorraine Denise (Chenette) Anderson

Apr 29, 2021

AYER - Lorraine D. (Chenette) Anderson passed away in her Ayer home on April 29, 2021 at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1932 in Worcester and was the daughter of Albert and Bernadette Chenette. She was a member of the Seeds of Faith Community Church in Harvard where she enjoyed...

Katherine Anne Lawrence

Katherine Anne Lawrence

Apr 28, 2021

It is with deep sorrow that we say goodbye to Katherine Anne (Kim) Lawrence who left our world on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

Known as Kathy by her family, Mom by her daughter, Nana by her grandson, and Kim by her friends; she was born in Billerica, Massachusetts on May 11, 1955 until her family moved to...

Daniel James McGrath

Daniel James McGrath

Apr 25, 2021

TOWNSEND - Dan McGrath, age 56, long-time Townsend resident passed away peacefully on April 25th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving husband to Kim (Young) for nearly 29 years - and childhood sweetheart/best friend for 41 years. He was the very proud father of his precious daughter Emily as well as his adored...

Marie Ellen Anderson

Marie Ellen Anderson

Apr 24, 2021

Marie E. Anderson of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully on April 24, 2021 at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA with family by her side after a courageous battle with calciphylaxis and kidney failure. She was the beloved wife of Robert J. Anderson. Born in Stoneham, MA, she was the cherished daughter of the late Viola (Mulcahy) D’Aiuto and...

Ivan Hamilton Mimms

Ivan Hamilton Mimms

Apr 21, 2021

Ivan Hamilton Mimms passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021. He was born on July 27, 1954 in Lynchburg, VA to the late Helen H. and Duval Mimms.

Ivan grew up in Amityville, Long Island NY where he attended Amityville Public Schools. After high school, Ivan attended and completed Long Island School for EKG. Ivan then moved...

Edward T. Gillogly, Sr.

Edward T. Gillogly, Sr.

Apr 12, 2021

Edward T. Gillogly, Sr., 83, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, passed away peacefully Monday, April 12, 2021 at UMASS Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA after a period of declining health. Mr. Gillogly, or “Ed” as he was affectionately known, was born in Pepperell on June 6, 1937, the son of James P. Gillogly, Jr. and Pearl (Gillogly) Blood.

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Rt. Rev. Xavier Connelly, O.S.B.

Rt. Rev. Xavier Connelly, O.S.B.

Apr 8, 2021

Right Reverend Xavier Connelly, O.S.B., 2nd Abbot of Saint Benedict Abbey, Still River, passed away peacefully April 8, 2021.

Francis Xavier Connelly, the fourth of seven children, was born in Boston on October 23, 1954. He grew up in Newton and Belmont. Entering religious life as Br. Xavier after high school, he completed his studies...

Mildred "Millie" Irene (Dempsey)  Silva

Mildred "Millie" Irene (Dempsey) Silva

Apr 7, 2021

Mildred Irene (Dempsey) Silva, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2021 in Nashua, NH with her son Fred Silva by her side. Mildred, or “Millie” as she was affectionately known, was born in Lowell, MA on January 12, 1925.

Millie was predeceased by her husband Frederick Silva, who passed away...

Ann Marie McGrath

Ann Marie McGrath

Mar 27, 2021

Ann M. McGrath passed away unexpectedly in Sun City Center, Florida on March 27, 2021. Born on August 4, 1928 Ann was the daughter of the late Joseph M. And Helen (Lynch) McGrath, and the sister and dedicated supporter of Pepperell legend “SIS” (Margaret) McGrath, founder of the Community Youth Center.

Ann was the first...

Janet Sarah (Ferguson)  Lewis

Janet Sarah (Ferguson) Lewis

Mar 24, 2021

Janet Sarah (Ferguson) Lewis, age 75, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, March 24th, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Lynn, MA on April 10, 1945 to Avis (Tinkham) Ferguson and Kenneth D. Ferguson. She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1963 and went on to various career trainings. Janet was predeceased by her younger...

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