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Russell D. Tetreault Jr.

Russell D. Tetreault Jr.

Feb 21, 2019

Russell D. “ Rusty”  Tetreault Jr. died unexpectedly  at his home on February 21, 2019. He was born in Portsmouth, NH on March 11, 1967.  He was an avid BMX and heavy metal band fan - especially the group KISS. He is survived by his wife Michelle E. (Lique) Tetreault, his Mother Joanne (Skelton) Lynch, and her husband...

Ellen McDermott

Ellen McDermott

Feb 21, 2019

Ellen McDermott, a longtime resident of Pepperell and most recently of Ayer, passed away on February 21, 2019 at Nashoba Park in Ayer. She was born on August 6, 1944 in Ayer, the daughter of the late Patrick and Catherine (Whalon) McDermott of Pepperell. Ellen attended a number of schools in Middlesex County and earned a Bachelor's and...

Robert Henry Evans

Robert Henry Evans

Feb 9, 2019

Robert (Bob) H. Evans, 89, of Pepperell, passed away February 9, 2019.  Married for 59 years to the late Kathryn (Murphy) Evans.  Born in Lynn February 1, 1930,  son of the late Harry and Josephine (Hogan) Evans.  He was raised in Lynn and lived in Marblehead, Peabody, and Pepperell.

A veteran of the U.S....

John Joseph Leary

John Joseph Leary

Jan 27, 2019

John J. Leary died on January 27, 2019. He was born in Groton on August 22, 1941 son of the late James F. and Helen (Sheperd) Leary.  Mr. Leary was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, and was a graduate of Pepperell High School. He was a long time employee of The James River Paper Company and the J.F....

Robert R. Stapel

Robert R. Stapel

Jan 27, 2019

Pepperell, MA - Robert R. Stapel, age 74, of Pepperell, Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, January 27, 2019 after a short illness.

Robert was born January 18, 1945 in Concord, MA to the late Walter P. Stapel and Rita J. (Tousignant) Stapel.  He grew up in Maynard, MA, spending much of his...

Lily Marie Andreason

Lily Marie Andreason

Jan 26, 2019

Lily Marie (Hede) Andreason passed away at the age of 100 at Life Care of Acton on January 26, 2019. Lily was born in Woburn, MA on August 16, 1918. Lily was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Andreason, and the mother of the late David R. Andreason. Lily is survived by her daughter June Marie Andreasen...

Liette B. Villeneuve

Liette B. Villeneuve

Jan 24, 2019

Liette B. Villeneuve (Lee Villaire)

August 10, 1961 – January 24, 2019 (Age 57)

Liette B. Villeneuve, 57, of Pepperell MA passed away on Thursday January 24th after complications associated with a severe stroke suffered during treatments for a recently discovered brain tumor.

Liette, known by...

Paul E. Tierney Sr.

Paul E. Tierney Sr.

Jan 24, 2019

US Navy Vietnam Veteran, Retired Bus driver, Pepperell Fire Department Captain; 77 PEPPERELL, MA -- Paul E. Tierney Sr., age 77, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, died January 24, 2019. He was the husband of Daisy May (Wheeler) Tierney with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. He was born in Pepperell on August 4, 1941, the son...

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Leo Croteau Sr.

Gerald "Jerry" Joseph Leo Croteau Sr.

Jan 22, 2019

Gerald “Jerry” Joseph Leo Croteau Sr., 87, of Groton, MA, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on January 22, 2019. Jerry was born March 22, 1931 in Hartford, CT to the late George Croteau and Vera (Czerwonka) Croteau Madsen. After his father’s accidental death in 1933, Jerry and his mother moved to the...

John L. Greenbach

John L. Greenbach

Jan 22, 2019

John L. Greenbach, 84, of Bullhead, AZ passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 after ongoing medical issues caused by a severe stroke.

He was the beloved husband of Linda L. (Poekel) Greenbach, who survives him.

John was born on March 12, 1934 in San Francisco,...

David F. Lund

David F. Lund

Jan 21, 2019

David F. Lund, 73, of Pepperell, MA passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 after a brief illness.

He was the beloved husband of Pamela L. (Hardy) Lund, who survives him and with whom he celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary this past October.

David was born on October 27, 1945...

Janice Elizabeth Hetzel

Janice Elizabeth Hetzel

Jan 20, 2019

Heaven gained an angel on January 20, 2019, when Janice Elizabeth (Tunis) Hetzel, 72, passed away peacefully with family by her side. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Janice grew up on the South Shore in the town of Norwell. She attended Norwell High School graduating with the Class of 1964. Janice completed her education by attending Fitchburg State...

Elvera C. Spina

Elvera C. Spina

Jan 18, 2019

Spina – Elvera C., age 96, of Clinton. January 18, 2019. Born in Boston, MA November 23, 1922, daughter of the late Sabatino and Antonetta (Pontirossi) Spina. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Rd., Still River, MA 01467 on Friday, January 25 at 11 am. Visiting...

Jason Martinez Kopec

Jason Martinez Kopec

Jan 16, 2019

Jason “Pec” M. Kopec, 45, of Greenville, NH, formerly of Groton and Pepperell, MA, slipped away peacefully, surrounded by his family and closest friends, on January 16, 2019, after a short, but courageous battle with cancer.

Jason was a 1991 graduate of Nashoba Valley Technical High School and was self-employed as a...

Brian Robert Waterman

Brian Robert Waterman

Jan 10, 2019

Brian R. Waterman, age 43, of Pepperell, died Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital after an extended illness. He was born on May 31, 1975 in Lowell, beloved son of Dorothy (Sicard) Waterman and the late Francis M. Waterman Sr. Brian was a lifelong resident of Pepperell, graduating from North Middlesex Regional High School, Class of...

Timothy P. Lizotte

Timothy P. Lizotte

Jan 9, 2019

Timothy P. Lizotte, of Gardner, Massachusetts, formerly of Groton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.  He was born June 18, 1963 in Groton, the son of James S. and the late Ann D. (Duane) Lizotte.

Timothy was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family and friends....

Kerry (McAlpine)  Taylor

Kerry (McAlpine) Taylor

Jan 4, 2019

Kerry (McAlpine) Taylor, age 45, of Townsend, MA formerly of Manchester, NH and Pepperell, MA unexpectedly passed on January 4, 2019. She was born in Boston on November 9, 1973 to Thomas McAlpine and Irene (Whitney) McAlpine of Pepperell, MA.

At the time of death, she was employed by Physicians Resources Limited of Merrimack,...

Richard Dale Holt

Richard Dale Holt

Dec 30, 2018

Richard D. Holt, age 75, of Dunstable, MA fought a courageous battle with glioblastoma brain cancer and passed away December 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Nashua on June 11, 1943, the son of the late Clinton and June (Snow) Holt. Richard graduated from Nashua High School in 1961.  ...

Kathryn F. (Murphy)  Evans

Kathryn F. (Murphy) Evans

Dec 10, 2018

Kathryn “Kaye” (Murphy) Evans, age 86, of Pepperell, MA passed away peacefully at home on December 10, 2018.  She was born in Boston, MA on May 13, 1932.  She grew up in Lynn, MA with her late parents, Joseph and Louise (Ahern) Murphy.  Kathryn graduated from Lynn English High School and it was there she developed her lifelong...

Robert E. Goudey Jr.

Robert E. Goudey Jr.

Dec 8, 2018

Robert (Bob) E. Goudey, Jr., age 86, died on December 8th, 2018, at his home in Groton, MA surrounded by his loving family.

Bob is survived by his wife Janet, of Groton, his son Bob and his wife Bebe, of Groton, son Glenn and his wife Heidi, of Middlebury, IN, and son Brian and...

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