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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...

Wayne Smith Porter

Wayne Smith Porter

Mar 11, 2021

Longtime educator. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Army Air Corps Veteran WWII. GROTON - Wayne Smith Porter, 97, passed away, peacefully on March 11, 2021 at RiverCourt Residences, Groton, MA, his home for the past 5 years. He was born on June 12, 1923 in Lowell, ME, the son of John Barker Porter and Laura Salome Smith. His childhood...

Shirley Anne (Peck)  Man

Shirley Anne (Peck) Man

Mar 4, 2021

Shirley was never afraid to try something new, so she marched forth, on March 4th, 2021, in her hundredth year with great anticipation for what the next stage might hold!  Shirley was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Charles C. Peck, Jr. and Elizabeth Chambers Comstock on July 8, 1921.  She met her future husband, Samuel Hillard Man,...

William Leighton Greathead

William Leighton Greathead

Feb 28, 2021

William Leighton Greathead, born April 16, 1961, left us too early on February 28, 2021. Bill was born in Lowell, MA to his late parents, Fredrick K. and Sandra L. (Leighton) Greathead. Bill has lived in Pepperell for 37 years, where he and his wife Mary Beth raised their four boys.

Bill...

Beatrice "Bea" J. (Wilson)  Heisler

Beatrice "Bea" J. (Wilson) Heisler

Feb 28, 2021

Beatrice J. (Wilson) “Bea” Heisler passed away on February 28, 2021 at her home in Pepperell. Bea was born in Boston on February 24, 1936 a daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Sharpe) Wilson.

Bea was a member of the Merrimack Valley Baptist Church and was so very thankful for all...

Kyle James Pinchott

Kyle James Pinchott

Feb 27, 2021

Kyle James Pinchott, age 36, passed away unexpectedly on February 27, 2021 in his hometown of Pepperell. Kyle was born in Fitchburg on September 30, 1984 a son of Laurel Shannon and a son of the late Mark J. Pinchott.

Kyle grew up in Pepperell and attended the local schools, graduating from...

Rita Bancroft

Rita Bancroft

Feb 25, 2021

Rita R. Bancroft passed away on February 25, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Merrill Bancroft of Townsend, beloved sister Janet Mae Filpi, two brothers, Frank & the late William Liebenow, and extended relatives.

Rita was born in Cummington MA, attending Wahconah Regional High School, graduating with honors. After receiving...

Andrew Raymond Lamy

Andrew Raymond Lamy

Feb 19, 2021

Andrew R. Lamy passed away quietly on Friday, February 19, 2021 at Apple Valley Center. He was born in Groton on August 21, 1940 a son of the late Rita and Lionel Lamy.

Andrew spent his whole life in Groton, with a couple short stays in Forge Village, Westford.  Andrew was much...

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