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Michael James Kertyzak Jr.

Michael James Kertyzak Jr.

May 5, 2020

Beloved father, Michael J Kertyzak Jr, passed away peacefully at age 69 on May 5th at Mass General Hospital. He was born in Brookyln, New York, to Michael J Kertyzak Sr. and Lorraine Kertyzak on December 29th, 1950.

Michael graduated Summa Cum Laude from the NY Institute of Technology with a Bachelor...

William "Bill" Mark Finlay

William "Bill" Mark Finlay

May 3, 2020

On Sunday, May 3, 2020, William (Bill) Finlay, 62 passed away from Covid 19.  Bill was a strong fighter for many years as he overcame many very serious health obstacles.  Most recently he was dealing with the effects of Polycystic Kidney Disease as a dialysis patient waiting for a kidney transplant.  The love and support of his family...

Richard Cerra

Richard Cerra

Apr 26, 2020

On Sunday, April 26, 2020, Richard Cerra passed away at the age of 80. Richard was born on February 12, 1940 in Everett, MA to Joseph Cerra and Rose (Famiano) Cerra. Richard met his wife, Marion (Cosentino) Cerra in high school, they later married on February 14, 1960. Richard went on to receive his BS in Accounting/Finance at...

Judith A. (Duggan)  Hamilton

Judith A. (Duggan) Hamilton

Apr 23, 2020

Judith A. Hamilton, 80, formerly of Pepperell, died Thursday April 23, 2020 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley after several years of battling dementia and complications of COVID-19.

Judy was born on January 28, 1940, in Beverly, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph Duggan and Alice (Smith) Duggan. Growing up...

Robert R. Hardy Sr.

Robert R. Hardy Sr.

Apr 23, 2020

Pepperell MA -- Robert R. Hardy Sr., 78, of 17 High St., died Thursday April 23, in Leominster Hospital after several years battling Luwy Body Dementia and complications of COVID-19.

He was born on April 13, 1942, at the Crocker Hospital in Pepperell MA., the son of the late John F Hardy...

Robert "Bob" Edward Hilton

Robert "Bob" Edward Hilton

Apr 22, 2020

Robert “Bob” Edward Hilton

On Wednesday, April 22, 2020, Bob, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 80. He was born October 13, 1939 in Newton, Massachusetts to the late Robert R. and Eizabeth (Napolitano) Hilton. He married Carol-Ann (Bushee)  August 21, 1971...

Alois A. Cieplik

Alois A. Cieplik

Apr 18, 2020

Alois A. Cieplik of Pepperell, MA passed away on April 18th, 2020 at home surrounded by his family at the age of 68.

Alois A. Cieplik, son of Alois & Sofia Cieplik was born on June 19, 1951 in Augsburg, Germany. He grew up in post war Germany with his parents and...

Peter R. Buckjune

Peter R. Buckjune

Apr 9, 2020

A Memorial Mass will be held in accordance with CDC, Federal and State guidelines at Our Lady of Grace Parish worshipping at St. Joseph’s Church, 28 Tarbell Street, Pepperell, MA on Monday, June 22 at 11:30 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend.

PEPPERELL, MA - Peter R. Buckjune, passed...

Debra Ann (Robertson)  Gillette

Debra Ann (Robertson) Gillette

Apr 6, 2020

Debra “Debbie” Ann (Robertson) Gillette, 66, of Lowell formerly of Groton, MA, passed away on April 6, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Debbie was born in Groton on December 23, 1953, the daughter of the late Norman and Gloria Robertson. Debbie graduated in 1971 from Groton High School and spent...

SGM (Ret.) Gary Peter Fortunato

SGM (Ret.) Gary Peter Fortunato

Apr 3, 2020

On Friday April 3, 2020, SGM (Ret.) Gary P. Fortunato passed away suddenly in his home.

He was born to Paul and Ida Fortunato on September 6, 1947 a native of Union City and Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey. Gary is survived by his wife, Carol (Morrow) Fortunato; four children: Damian Daniels...

Kristi Lynn (Brew)  McLatchy

Kristi Lynn (Brew) McLatchy

Mar 30, 2020

Kristi Lynn (Brew) McLatchy of Brookline, NH passed away on March 30, 2020 at St. Joseph’s Hospital. She was 45 years old.

Mrs. McLatchy was born in Lowell, MA on December 20, 1974 a loving daughter of Richard J. and Mary (Martin) Brew.

Kristi spent her...

Donald E. Robertson

Donald E. Robertson

Mar 13, 2020

Donald E. Robertson, 89, of Pepperell (formerly of Groton), passed peacefully from this earth on March 13, 2020.  Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Morris, Pennsylvania, he served in the United States Marine Corps before marrying Marilyn Blackwell (deceased 2018) and settling in Massachusetts, where he ran a successful metal fabrication business for over thirty years.  Don...

Robert H. Hebb Jr.

Robert H. Hebb Jr.

Mar 11, 2020

IN LIGHT OF GOV. BAKER'S PUBLIC GATHERING BANS, BOB'S VISITATION AND FUNERAL MASS WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY. A PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF LIFE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE. PLEASE FOLLOW THE FUNERAL HOME WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.

THE FAMILY STRONGLY SUGGESTS THAT IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, DONATIONS ARE MADE IN BOB'S MEMORY TO BETH...

Joan (Lannan)  Paden

Joan (Lannan) Paden

Mar 10, 2020

PADEN, Joan (Lannan) passed away peacefully on March 10, 2020 at the age of 88. Joan was born in Boston on June 24, 1931 and welcomed into her family by her father James Paul Lannan, mother Mary Josephine (Kates) and 4 year old sister Evelyn.

Joan is survived by her eldest son...

Mary P. (Kenney)  Lindermuth

Mary P. (Kenney) Lindermuth

Mar 9, 2020

Mary (Kenney) Lindermuth passed away peacefully on a beautiful March 9th morning. She spent her last days gazing out at her Pepperell farm and home of nearly forty years, surrounded by the family to whom she and her husband, Dr. John Lindermuth, dedicated their lives. Mary was 75 years old.

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Marion A. (Taylor)  Finlay

Marion A. (Taylor) Finlay

Feb 24, 2020

Marion A. (Taylor) Finlay passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 24, 2020 at Lifecare of Nashoba in Littleton, MA.  She was 86 years old.

Marion was born in Ayer, MA on August 13, 1933, daughter of the late Theron and Evelyn Taylor. She grew up in Ayer,...

Nikki Marie Costa

Nikki Marie Costa

Feb 22, 2020

Nikki Marie Costa of Pepperell passed away on February 22, 2020 at Boston Children’s Hospital following a series of health complications. She was 25 years old.

Nikki was born in Rhode Island on March 22, 1994 the loving daughter of Paul J. and Susan E. (Gilchrest) Costa of Pepperell.

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Philip James Shea

Philip James Shea

Feb 19, 2020

Philip James Shea of West Townsend died on February 19, 2020 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center after a long illness. He was 68 years old.

Phil was born in Stoneham, MA on February 5, 1952 a son of the late Lawrence B. and Eleanor M. (Murtagh) Shea. He spent his...

John B. Garlington

John B. Garlington

Feb 18, 2020

John B. Garlington, 59, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Born on November 20, 1960 in Fort Devens, MA, he was the son of Ellanora Garlington and the late Charles Garlington.

He is survived by two daughters Natasha Scolero and husband, Anthony, Krista Henry and husband, James, two grandchildren,...

Katherine Edwards (Rust)  Hurd

Katherine Edwards (Rust) Hurd

Feb 16, 2020

Katherine Edwards (Rust) Hurd passed away at home on February 16, 2020.  She was the wife of the late Leon H. Hurd, whom she married in 1946. She leaves her daughters, Lee B. Hurd of Tucson, Arizona and York Harbor, Maine, and Sandra H. Hurd of Groton. Her parents were Marion Edwards (Luce) Rust and George A. Rust...

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