OBITUARIES

Feb 1, 2017

Marjorie M. Gaskill, 87, of Jupiter, FL, formerly of Pepperell, MA passed away on February 1, 2017.  Marjorie was born December 4,1929 to the late  Mildred (Robbins) Somes and Elmer Somes and grew up in Pepperell graduating from Pepperell High School in 1948.  She and her family moved to Florida in 1975. She was predeceased by her...

Jan 31, 2017

John P. Lamont, 91, formerly of Pepperell passed away on Tuesday, January 31,2017 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer.  He was born on April 2, 1925 in Jersey City, New Jersey.  Losing his father at the age of five and being the eldest of three children, John worked many jobs at a very early age to help his...

Jan 24, 2017

- Janice A.  (Liljegren) Riggs, 85, of Townsend, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester, surrounded by her two daughters and granddaughter, following a short illness.

Born October 7, 1931 in Fitchburg.  She was the daughter of Walter G. Liljegren and Charlotte (Adams) Zbikowski and had lived in Townsend for 27...

Jan 23, 2017

Ava Elise Proulx of Townsend, January 23, 2017, unexpectedly  at the age of one month. Beloved infant daughter of Kayla A. Tetreault of Townsend. Ava was born on December 7, 2016 in Worcester. She is survived by her maternal and paternal grandparent’s, great grandparents and great great grandparents, as well as several aunts and uncles. A visitation will take...

Jan 17, 2017

Laura H.  (Anderson) Poole January 17, 2017  age 93, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family. She was born in Malden, Ma December 4, 1923 daughter of the late Richard N. and Ruth I. (Johnson) Anderson and was the wife of the late Albert E. Poole.

She spent her early life in Malden...

Jan 13, 2017

Carolyn “Carol” Clapp, 70, a lifelong resident of Groton, passed away January 13, 2017.  She was born in MaGee,Mississippi, February 18, 1946, to the late Thomas and Margaret (Simpson) Hall and was the wife of the late Howard P. Clapp who died 2013.

When her children entered elementary school, she started as a cook at the former...

Jan 5, 2017

Ruth (Howarth) Riopelle of Summerfield, Florida formerly of Dunstable January 5, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born in Lowell March 30, 1930 and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

A woman who loved to travel and her enjoyed her time in Florida, and enjoyed swimming with her “mermaid” swimming group...

Dec 26, 2016

John (Jack) Delaney, 69, of Pepperell died surrounded by loved ones on December 26,2016.  He was the loving husband of Karen (Lynch) Delaney for 43 years and father to daughter Kathleen Clement and her husband Jason of Pepperell, son John Delaney and his wife Amanda of Leominster, and daughter Meaghan Delaney and her husband Daniel Stanhope of Pepperell.  He...

Dec 23, 2016

Louise Anna Moore, 68, of Still River. Dec. 23, 2016. Daughter of the late Louis and Blanche (Annish) Moore. Survived by her sister, Blanche Bancroft, and her extended family, Louise’s friends, known as the Saint Benedict Abbey family. Visitation and Rosary will be held at Saint Benedict Abbey, 252 Still River Road, STILL RIVER, MA 01467, on Thursday, Dec....

Dec 23, 2016

Timothy Francis Casey, CSM U.S. Army (Ret) 76, of Pepperell, formerly of Bedford, MA, died in his home on December 23, 2016, of failing health. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to Nita Leger Casey, loving father of daughter Kathleen Sanz and her husband Michael of Hilton Head, SC ;son Timothy Jr and his wife...

Dec 14, 2016

Thomas E. Helmer

(1960 – 2016)

Tom was born on August 24, 1960 in Framingham, MA and grew up in Holliston with his parents Edwin and Barbara. He graduated from Roger Williams University in 1982 with a B.S. in Architectural Engineering. He worked for Raytheon for close to twenty years in their Facilities...

Dec 12, 2016

James M Shope, 87 of Shirley, MA died peacefully December 12, 2016 at his home.  He was the husband of the late Naka (Nagasawa) who died May 8, 1999.  Born in Beaver Falls, PA  September 30, 1929 son of the late Walter D.  Hettie (Altemanshofer) Shope.

He spent 20 years in the Army serving 3 tours of...

Dec 7, 2016

Laura E. Fairweather C.N.A  December 7,2016 died at her home after a brief illness she was born in Nashua, NH July 16, 1952. She had been a resident of Pepperell in her earlier years and was graduate of North Middlesex High School class of 1971. Employed as a Certified Nursing Assistant she had been employed at the former Park...

Nov 26, 2016

Ciara Casey, 49, died peacefully at home on November 26th, having battled cancer for the past year and a half.  She was a devoted wife of Donal for 23 years, and loving mother of Treasa, Grainne, and Roisin.  She is also survived by her sister Brid, nephews Adam and Laith, and niece Anna.

Ciara was...

Nov 17, 2016

Sally Ann Ryan age 78 passed away on Thursday November 17th 2016 at her home in Ayer.  She was surrounded by her three daughters and oldest granddaughter.

Sally was born to the late Fredericka (Telyea) and Wesley Roberts September 20, 1938 at their home in Vergennes, Vermont.  Sally was the younger of two girls.

The...

Nov 17, 2016

David R. Christiansen, 33, of Townsend MA, passed away on November 17, 2016. He is the  Loving son of Cheryl I.(Nelson) Christiansen and the late David K. Christiansen, Loving brother of Kyle Christansen and his wife Samantha of Merrimack, NH. Brittney Christiansen and her boyfriend William Brooks of Greenville NH, Joshua Chistiansen of Townsend MA, beloved boyfriend...

Nov 12, 2016

:  Richard Dennis Grisdale, 92, formerly of Cohasset, died peacefully at his home on November 12, 2016, after a period of failing health. He was the devoted husband of 63 years to the late Charlotte Fottler (Jones) Grisdale, loving father of daughter Jennifer Krieger and her husband Barry of Pepperell; son Todd and his late wife Karen of Duxbury;...

Oct 25, 2016

Jon Starr, 62 of Mason, NH passed away Tuesday October 25th of complications after surgery. He was born December 20, 1953 and raised in West Groton, MA. Son of the late Milton and Mary (Perham) Starr. He owned and operated Starr & Sons construction. He was a devoted family man. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. His passion...

Oct 22, 2016

Lorraine M. “Mopsy” Quinn passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016 following a brief illness.  She was born in Somerville on July 27, 1928 the daughter of the late William and Blanche (Vezina) Brouillette.  A long-time resident of Groton, she moved to Pepperell in 1998.

Lorraine was a long-standing member of the Groton Women’s Club...

Oct 15, 2016

Maureen G. (Donnelly) Pimentel October 15,2016 died at the Genesis Westford House after an extended illness. She was born in Lowell October 7, 1946 daughter of  Ralph and the late Louise (Devine) Donnelly. She spent her early life in Tewksbury and was a graduate of Tewksbury High School class of 1965 and had been a resident of Pepperell since...