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Bruce Brenton Newell

Bruce Brenton Newell

Sep 1, 2024

Bruce Brenton Newell, 80, longtime Pepperell resident, passed away on September 1, 2024 with family by his side. He was a loving husband, doting father and grandfather, and friend to many. Born on January 17, 1944 in Boston, MA to George Avery and Norma (Corwin) Newell, he was the second of six children and grew up in Charlestown, MA. A...

Estella "Stella" Miller

Estella "Stella" Miller

Aug 27, 2024

Estella “Stella“ Miller passed away gracefully on August 27, 2024, with Rachel, Carrie and Nick by her side, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was 71 years old. Most didn’t know she was going through this battle and that’s exactly how she wanted it. She drove herself to all her treatments and was full of positivity after every...

Sarah Ann McIntyre

Sarah Ann McIntyre

Aug 24, 2024

It is with great sadness our family announces that on Saturday, August 24, 2024, our beloved Sarah Ann McIntyre suddenly & tragically passed away at the age of 30 from complications due to an asthma attack.

Sarah was a strong, fiercely independent, shy, intelligent, determined, funny, kind, sweet (if she liked you) artistic, beautiful young woman. She was a deeply loved...

Robert "Bob" Gleason

Robert "Bob" Gleason

Aug 23, 2024

Robert “Bob” Gleason, 72, passed away on August 23, 2024, surrounded by family, after a brave seven year battle with cancer. He fought courageously until the very end.

Bob, born on January 21, 1952, was the son of the late Robert D. Gleason, Sr. and Margaret Gleason (Geegan) of Watertown, MA. Bob graduated from Watertown High School in 1970 and went...

Margaret Ann (Glow) Strickland

Margaret Ann (Glow) Strickland

Aug 21, 2024

Margaret Ann (Glow) Strickland, age 88, a resident of Alpharetta, GA died peacefully on August 21, 2024 after a three-year struggle with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Margaret was born November 13, 1935 in Pepperell MA the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Lorden) Glow. Margaret (Peggy Glow) was a 1953 graduate of Pepperell High School - Valedictorian and graduated from Fisher College...

Glenn Robert Campbell

Glenn Robert Campbell

Aug 21, 2024

Glenn Robert Campbell, age 73, of Pepperell, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, after 2+ years living with Lewy Body Dementia. He was surrounded by his family. He was a devoted loving husband and father. Family was the most important thing to him. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Philip Barnes Campbell...

William N. Blood, Jr.

William N. Blood, Jr.

Aug 13, 2024

William N. Blood Jr., born on January 22, 1929, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life rich in love, adventure, and quiet resilience. Born in Pepperell, Massachusetts, son of William Newton Blood and Mildred Holt, William spent his early years and raised his children in Pepperell, MA before later residing in Londonderry, New Hampshire. 

William graduated from Pepperell High School in...

Corinne Joy Stone

Corinne Joy Stone

Aug 13, 2024



Different Does Not Mean Less

My beloved daughter, Corinne, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2024 – a week away from her 60th birthday. Corinne was born with a genetic defect, Cornelia de Lange Syndrome, (CdLS) which left her with a profound intellectual disability and eventual blindness.

Because of our family’s love for Corinne, we learned that even though it is sometimes...

Susan Elizabeth (McGrath) Funk

Susan Elizabeth (McGrath) Funk

Aug 12, 2024

Susan Elizabeth (McGrath) Funk, age 61, of Ashby, MA passed away August 12th, 2024 at her home. She was born on August 25th, 1962 to John “Jack” and Mary (Duane) McGrath in Groton, MA. 

Sue was the beloved wife of Tracy Funk, the cherished mother of Jake, and Drew Funk, and the loving sister of Lisa Coates, and Maura Navin. She...

David B. Priest

David B. Priest

Aug 3, 2024

David B. Priest, 85, passed away on August 3, 2024 at Ayer Valley Rehab & Nursing after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Born on July 4, 1939 in Ayer, MA, he was the son of the late Houghton B. Priest and Helen L. Priest. 

David was a 1958 graduate of Hebron Academy in Hebron, Maine. After two years at Babson College...

Harvey Serreze

Harvey Serreze

Jul 25, 2024

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Harvey Serreze of Pepperell, MA passed away at the age of 80.

Harvey was born on December 22, 1943 in Weymouth, MA to Victor and Emily “Betty” (Martas) Serreze. As a child, he lived with his family in Braintree, Arlington and Lexington, MA, graduating from Lexington High School. He then attended Tufts University where he received...

Corey Michael Carleton

Corey Michael Carleton

Jul 22, 2024

Corey M. Carleton, 29, passed away July 22, 2024. He was born August 17, 1994, to Gina Lucia (Arcidiacono) Lakus from Pepperell, MA and Michael Edward Carleton from Derry, NH. 

Corey was a 2012 graduate of North Middlesex High School. Corey later attended Peterson electrical school where he became a journeyman. Corey was passionate about electrical work and enjoyed working as...

Beverly Ann Jeffers

Beverly Ann Jeffers

Jul 21, 2024

Beverly Ann Jeffers, beloved mother, wife, sister and friend to many left this world on July 21, 2024.

Bev was born September 18, 1940 to Harry L. And Marjorie (Townsend) Dilts. She was raised in Lynn, Massachusetts. Beverly married Richard (Dick) Jeffers in 1961, and together they moved to Lawrence Academy in Groton, MA where they lived and raised their two...

Ann Horgan

Ann Horgan

Jul 21, 2024

Ann Frances Alexander Horgan, one of the five Alexander girls born to Laura (Carroll) and Bill Alexander, died suddenly on Sunday, July 21st, 2024. Ann celebrated her 94th birthday with her large extended family three days before. 

Ann grew up in West Lynn, MA, with extended family all around her. She graduated from St. Patrick’s Elementary School and St. Mary’s Girl...

Allen J. Lefebvre

Allen J. Lefebvre

Jul 14, 2024

Allen J. Lefebvre, 82, of Pepperell, passed away peacefully at his home on July 14, 2024. Allen was born in Lowell, MA, on September 10, 1941, son of the late Allen and Stella (Winiarski) Lefebvre. He settled in Pepperell in 1972 and was the loving husband of the late Beverly E. Lefebvre for over 52 years. 

Allen retired from Baird (Atomic)...

Maryann E. Henson

Maryann E. Henson

Jul 14, 2024

Maryann E. Henson, 83, of Pepperell, MA passed away July 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a caring and compassionate person and a loving grandmother. She worked for New England Business in Townsend for many years before she retired. She loved to do needlepoint and crochet. She was a gardener and loved to order various types of bulbs...

Raymond "Ray" Bakunas

Raymond "Ray" Bakunas

Jul 12, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Bakunas, 53, passed away suddenly on July 12th, 2024 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center in Nashua, NH with his family by his side. Ray was born on June 15, 1971 to Alfred and Gloria Bakunas of Nashua, NH. Ray graduated from Nashua High School, Class of 1990. 

Ray was known for his love of towing. He worked as...

Robert 'Bob' Conroy

Robert 'Bob' Conroy

Jul 11, 2024

Musician, lover of the outdoors, avid reader, husband, father, grandfather, beloved son-in-law, and friend of many, Robert ‘Bob’ Conroy led a life that many of us could only hope for. Bob left this world suddenly on July 11, 2024 at age 69, doing one of his many passions, rock climbing.

Bob was born in Everett, MA on August 28, 1954 to...

Carol Ann (McCarthy) Larkin

Carol Ann (McCarthy) Larkin

Jul 11, 2024

Carol Ann (McCarthy) Larkin, born on April 15, 1940, in Salem, Massachusetts to Violet R. (Levesque) McCarthy and Elwin F. McCarthy passed away peacefully on July 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was 84 years old.

 

Carol dedicated her life to caring for others as a registered nurse. She graduated from Beverly Hospital School of Nursing in 1964. Her...

Carole Ann Bergeron

Carole Ann Bergeron

Jul 2, 2024

Carole Ann (Caliri) Bergeron, age 81, of Pepperell, formerly of Andover, passed away on July 2, 2024 at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center following a brief illness. Carole was born on October 8, 1942 in Lawrence, MA a daughter of the late Alphonse J. and Mildred A. (Taylor) Caliri.

 

Carole spent her early life in Andover, MA, graduating from Andover High...

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