OBITUARIES

Recent Obituaries

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...

Aid Horton

Aid Horton

Dec 5, 2018

Aid Horton died on December 5, 2018 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA after a lengthy illness. He was born July 31, 1947 in Malden, MA, son of the late Aubrey E. “Bert” and Katherine (Little) Horton.

Born and raised in Malden, MA, Aid was a graduate of Malden High...

Charles Conrad Mueller

Charles Conrad Mueller

Dec 4, 2018

Charles Conrad Mueller, age 88, of Pepperell, died peacefully at home on December 4, 2018 after a long illness. Charlie was born on June 14th, 1930 in West Orange, NJ to the late Charles and Caroline (Koch) Mueller. There he attended West Orange High School, where he met his wife Patricia Ann (Coen).

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Paula Jean (Cousins)  English

Paula Jean (Cousins) English

Nov 29, 2018

Pepperell - Paula Jean (Cousins) English, age 56, passed away on November 29th, 2018 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer. She was born January 21st, 1962 in Fitchburg, MA daughter of the late Dale Cousins and late Carole (St. Hilaire) Cousins. Mrs. English was a graduate of the Fitchburg High School Class of 1980.

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Christopher Michael Shaw

Christopher Michael Shaw

Nov 3, 2018

Christopher M. Shaw 34, of Gardner, passed away after a long battle with addiction on November 3, 2018.

Christopher was born in Fitchburg, MA at Burbank Hospital, on January 20th, 1984.

He was a beloved son, brother, nephew, and cousin. Christopher attended North Middlesex Regional public schools. He started his...

Francis F. Fernandes III

Francis F. Fernandes III

Oct 28, 2018

Francis F. Fernandes III, 59, of Gardner, formerly of Pepperell, passed away on October 28, 2018 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  He passed away after a long battle with cancer. Francis was born on March 23, 1959 at Emerson Hospital in Concord Massachusetts to Joyce and Francis F. Fernandes Jr.

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Frederick Henry Messina

Frederick Henry Messina

Oct 17, 2018

At age 82 Frederick H. Messina passed away peacefully while at home, surrounded by his loving family on October 17th, 2018.  Fred was born in Medford, MA on December 23rd, 1935.  As a highly active member of the Boy Scouts he achieved the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout.  Fred graduated from Medford High Vocational School in 1953. ...

Francis John Ainger

Francis John Ainger

Oct 9, 2018

Francis "John" Ainger, age 70, passed away in his home on October 9, 2018.  John was born August 2, 1948 the son of the late Francis and Donna (Mason) Ainger. He grew up in Belmond, Iowa before enlisting in United States Army, serving 20 years as an Electronic Warfare and Signal Intelligence Chief.

During...

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