OBITUARIES

Jan 18, 2018

Mark William Lovett, age 64, of Sewanee, Tennessee, formally of Ayer, MA, died on January 18, 2018 at Emerald Hodgsen Hospital in Sewanee after an extended illness. A special light was dimmed with the passing of this architectural designer, skilled craftsman, tradesman, and visionary inventor who, for the past 25 years has made his home on a farm in...

Jan 13, 2018

Koehler of Ayer January 13, 2018 Betty Jo Koehler died at the U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.  She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma September 24, 1931.  A devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Ayer  where she served on many Committees and was a member of the ladies Sodality and sang with the church Choir....

Jan 11, 2018

Matthew Kubinciak Jr, age 65, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on January 11th, 2018. Matt is a graduate of Massapequa High School in Long Island, NY, and also attended Concord High School and Nassau Community College. He was a skilled carpenter, who established Cutting Edge Construction, Inc., and built many unique homes including his beautiful family homes....

Dec 26, 2017

Thomas D. Hartnett “Tom”, Age 80, of Groton, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on December 26 after a very brief illness, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Norma Jean (Thornton); Sons and Spouses: David Thomas and Nancy Ann, Douglas John and Patricia Lynn; Grandchildren: Andrew James and Chelsea Elizabeth; Brother...

Dec 25, 2017

Richard Dmytro Chromiak, 22, of Leominster, MA, passed away on December 25, 2017,

on the day of his Savior’s birth to return home unto Him, the Lord Jesus Christ.

An avid reader of the Bible and the classics, he has read through them several times.

Whether you knew him...

Dec 17, 2017

Sylvia “Nan” Schumann, 95, of Mays Landing, New Jersey, passed away at home on December 18, 2017.  Nan was born in Shirley, Massachusetts and predeceased by her parents William and Ursula Gionet. One of 17 children, she is survived by her sister Agnes, brother Alexandre, her daughter Candice Brody (Robert) of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.  Nan was...

Dec 17, 2017

Sister Pauline Marie Dufour, SUSC (Sr. Joseph Paul) died at the age of 93 at Mary Immaculate Nursing/Restorative Center, Lawrence, MA. The daughter of the late Emile and Sylvia (Potvin) Dufour, Sr. Pauline Marie was born in Lawrence. Her twin brother Paul survives her. Her sisters Germaine, Marie Ange, Fernande, Bernadette, Lucille and her brothers Hector and Jean pre-deceased...

Dec 15, 2017

Mrs. Linda Ann (Butler) Shaw, age 65, of Pepperell, MA passed away Friday December 15th, after a third brave battle with cancer.  She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Shaw for over 37 years.

Born in Lowell, MA she attended the St Michael’s Grammar School & graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1970.  A...

Dec 14, 2017

Richard T Hasbrouck, 47, of Pepperell, MA, passed away on Thursday evening December 14, 2017 at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge, MA after an epic 14-month battle to recover from a stroke.

On the morning of his 21st wedding anniversary, Rich gathered his family to let everyone know that he had found peace, and was ready to terminate...

Dec 9, 2017

Spencer Deming Eddy Jr. 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Boston, August 19, 1935, to the late Spencer Deming Eddy Sr. and  Barbara (Ballou) Eddy. He was a graduate of Newton High School in 1954 and Boston University in 1962, where he met his bride Barbara...

Nov 29, 2017

Veronica F. (Orlando) LaValley passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center.  Veronica was a dedicated Catholic and longtime member of St. James Parish in West Groton where she lived with her family for the past 57 years.  She was a devoted mother and grandmother; she volunteered as a cub scout troop leader and...

Nov 23, 2017

Pauline Revere Thayer Duke, 83, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017.  She was surrounded by her family as she passed, due to complications from failing health.

Born on June 12, 1934 to Duncan Forbes Thayer and Priscilla (McHenry) Thayer, Pauline and her three sisters grew up in Lancaster, MA, where her parents operated an apple orchard,...

Nov 21, 2017

To know my mom, Candance Justine Mangum, was to love her. She was beautiful inside and out. She was happiest in a garden, riding her bike, or on the side of the road, cutting wild flowers for the house. She was married to my father and happy. Up until the mid 90s, my mom was a super-mom! She was...

Nov 19, 2017

James M. “Jamie” Clark of Leominster and Shirley died Sunday, November 19th, 2017 after a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lowell on November 28th, 1970.

Jamie spent his early life in the Ayer and Shirley area, where he attended the local schools. He began working at a young age and...

Nov 10, 2017

Suzanne I. Curran passed away in Ayer, MA after a brief illness on November 10, 2017. Suzanne was born on February 27, 1933 in Salem, MA  to Henry and Delia (Sullivan) Collins. Suzanne graduated from St. Chretienne Academy and Salem Teachers College. After college, Suzanne pursued a teaching career and, shortly thereafter, married her husband, Dr. Richard F. Curran...

Nov 7, 2017

Clifton Michael (Mike) Walker, 63, a veteran of the United States Army, passed away in his home on November 7, 2017 surrounded by family after a long illness. Michael is survived by wife Marsha (LaRosee) Walker of Pepperell, MA. Children Courtney Pineda and her husband Pablo of Austin, Texas; Marsha Lynn Whitman and husband Jeff of Mansfield, MA; Kristy...

Sep 29, 2017

John R. “ Dick” Norstrom died Friday September 29, 2017 in Ayer. He was born in Groton on October 7, 1931, son of the late Charles O. and Luella (Bebbe) Norstrom.  A lifelong resident of Groton, he grew up on the family farm, Pinecrest Orchard. After high school, Dick enlisted in the United States Air...

Sep 28, 2017

Newingham of Pepperell, September 28, 2017 - John C. Newingham died at CareOne of Concord. He was born in Munich, Germany June 2, 1950 and was the son of the late Clinton D. and Madeline (Wasson) Newingham.  His father was a career Military Man and the family lived in Texas, Alaska, Indianapolis and Turkey, until finally relocating to Pepperell....

Sep 28, 2017

Keith M. Leighton, 76, died peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2017, after succumbing to a series of long term illness.  Keith was born on April 26, 1944 in Ayer, MA , a son of Arnold and Dorothy Leighton.  Keith, although most currently a resident of Nashua, NH was a long time resident of Littleton, MA.

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Sep 10, 2017

Hayes of Pepperell, Massachusetts Born in St. Louis, Missouri on August 5, 1947, James Hayes transitioned to the next life on September 10, 2017, in Pepperell, Massachusetts. He is survived by his wife, Katharine of 48 years, two children, James Jr. and Martin, two grandchildren, George and Genevieve. A generous, caring and compassionate man who touched the lives of...