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Our Obituaries

Dolores A. (Lorenzo) Duquette

February 27, 1940 - April 11, 2022

Dolores (Lorenzo) Duquette … Lifelong Lowell resident; 82 LOWELL - Dolores (Lorenzo) Duquette, 82, beloved wife of Adrien "Duke" Duquette, Jr., with whom she shared 60 years of marriage, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 27, 1940, in Lowell to Micklean (Lorenzo) Nelson. Dolores attended Lowell Public Schools and...
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Sameh Sidhom

November 11, 1967 - April 9, 2022

"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die." John 11:25 Departed in the hope of the resurrection, our dear brother Sameh Samir Sidhom passed away April 9, 2022. He was the devoted husband of Neveen Sidhom and loving father of Seraphima, James, and Alessandra. He was the loving son of Fayza...
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Michelle L. (Heath) Mahoney

January 5, 1968 - April 6, 2022

Michelle L. (Heath) Mahoney, age 54, a longtime resident of Lowell passed away peacefully following an illness on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of John S. Mahoney, to whom she was married for 27 years. She was born in Lowell on January 5, 1968, and was the daughter of Dave and Joyce (Santos) Heath of Lowell. She received...
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Rose A. (Bibeault) Reid

April 7, 1935 - April 1, 2022

DRACUT - Rose A. (Bibeault) Reid, 86, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at Westford House. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Reid, until his passing in March of 2014. She was born in Dracut on April 7, 1935, and was a daughter of the late Rose (Gagnon) and Wilfred Bibeault. She received her education in Dracut schools and was a graduate of Dracut High School. Rose was employed for many...
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Jeannette R. (Belanger) Ruest

March 13, 1937 - April 1, 2022

Jeannette R. (Belanger) Ruest, 85, a resident of Dracut, died Friday, April 1, 2022 at D'Youville Manor in Lowell, MA. Jeannette was predeceased by her beloved husband Norman, with whom she was married for 52 years. Born in Nashua, NH on March 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Gerard and Cecile (Nadeau) Belanger. Mrs. Ruest enjoyed spending time visiting and playing cards with...
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Thomas R. LaPointe

March 20, 1933 - March 26, 2022

DRACUT - Thomas R. LaPointe, age 89, a longtime resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Maureen R. "Moe" (Lafferty) LaPointe, with whom he would have celebrated 70 years of marriage on January 31st. He was born in Lowell on March 20, 1933, and was a son of the late Thomas J. And Stella (Dyszczyk) LaPointe. He received his...
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Patricia A. (Gekas) Thellen

August 5, 1937 - March 24, 2022

LOWELL - Patricia A. (Gekas) Thellen, age 84, a longtime resident of Lowell died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell surrounded by her beloved family. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. Thellen, who died in 2006. She was born in Lowell on August 5, 1937, and was a daughter of the late Dorothy (Neves) Gekas and the late Charles Gekas and his wife Nicole ...
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Kathleen P. (Frawley) Doyle

September 28, 1953 - March 20, 2022

Kathleen P. (Frawley) Doyle, a resident of Atkinson, NH, formerly of Dracut passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the Lowell General Hospital following a period of declining health. She was 68. Born in Lowell on September 28, 1953, she was a daughter of the late Christina G. (Harding) Frawley and Joseph F. Frawley, Sr. Kathy was raised in and attended Dracut schools and went on to become...
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Michael J. Daigneault

August 17, 1964 - March 20, 2022

Michael J. Daigneault of Lowell; 57   Lowell – Michael J. Daigneault, 57, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at home surrounded by his daughters and family.    Michael is survived by his mother Carol Camacho-Daigneault of Lowell, MA. His two daughters, Renee Daigneault of Weare, NH and Kayla Daigneault of Merrimack, NH. Sister and Brothers Linda Daigneault of Lowell, Richard Daigneault of...
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Charles R. Burgess

October 30, 1929 - March 16, 2022

DRACUT - Charles R. Burgess, 92, a lifelong Dracut resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Estelle M. (Burgess) Burgess, with whom he would have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on July 13. He was born in Dracut, on October 30, 1929, a son of the late Charles F. and Reinoldy P. (Rhomberg) Burgess. Raised on Burgess Farm and educated...
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Claudette C. (Lareau) (Thibeault) Mountain

February 20, 1938 - March 10, 2022

Claudette C. (Lareau) (Thibeault) Mountain … NAPLES, FL - Claudette C. (Lareau) (Thibeault) Mountain, 84, a winter resident of Naples, Florida for the last several years, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Alphonse L. "Al" Thibeault and Benjamin Mountain. Born in Dracut on February 20, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Maurice...
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Anita C. (Bellemare) Plamondon

March 26, 1934 - March 6, 2022

Anita C. (Bellemare) Plamondon, 87, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston after being diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). She was the beloved wife of Amedee H. "Red" Plamondon with whom she celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on October 20, 2021. Born in Lowell on March 26, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Adelard and Blanche (Belliveau)...
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Joseph O. Gaudet, Jr.

August 21, 1932 - February 28, 2022

Joseph O. Gaudet Jr., 89, a resident of Dracut MA, died peacefully in his sleep at his home on February 28, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Beverly A. (Nadeau) Gaudet, to whom he was married for 64 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children: Glenn D. Gaudet and his wife Catherine M. Gaudet of Cary NC, Lisa B. (Gaudet) Mastro and her husband Jim Mastro of Dover NH,...
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Franklin J. Froton

December 2, 1935 - February 27, 2022

LARGO, FL - Franklin J. Froton, age 86, a resident of Largo, FL and former resident of Lowell and Pelham, NH died Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Largo Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Maureen B. (McMahon) Froton, whom he has known since he was 3 years old and married to for 66 years. He was born in Lowell on December 2, 1935, and was the son of the late Franklin M. And Anna L. ...
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Robert F. "Bob" Elie

January 25, 1941 - February 26, 2022

Robert F. "Bob" Elie, Age 81 Bob Elie passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 26th following a long battle with cancer and COPD at Lowell General Hospital with his daughter Rhonda by his side. He was the widower of Sandra "Sandie" A. (Wojas) Elie who died in 2019, with whom he was married for 60 years. He was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on January 25, 1941, the son of the late Henry W....
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Harry S. Dailey

November 20, 1960 - February 25, 2022

WILTON, NH - Harry S. Dailey, 61, a resident of Wilton, NH, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Gisele M. (Ayotte) Dailey, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. Born in Lowell, on November 20, 1960, he was a son of the late Charles R. Dailey, Sr. and Patricia M. (Carrigg) Dailey of Lowell who survives him. Harry grew up...
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Dorothy Charlotte "Dodie" (Boisvert) Blake

July 23, 1965 - February 25, 2022

LOWELL - Dorothy Charlotte "Dodie" (Boisvert) Blake, age 56, a longtime resident of Lowell died peacefully on Friday, February 25, 2022 at her home following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of Steven E. Blake, with whom she would have celebrated 15 years of marriage on September 15th. She was born in Lowell on July 23, 1965 and was the daughter of Robert Nadeau of Port Richey, FL...
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Florence R. "Flo" (Grande) Brennan

May 17, 1929 - February 23, 2022

DRACUT - Florence Rose "Flo" (Grande) Brennan, age 92, a resident of Dracut died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at her home. She was born in Cambridge on May 17, 1929, and was a daughter of the late Joseph and Helen (Marobella) Grande. She attended the Haggerty School in Cambridge and was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin School. Flo spent her life tending to the needs of her home...
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Dorcas F. (Hickson) Morris

February 19, 1966 - February 18, 2022

Dorcas F. (Hickson) Morris, a resident of Milford, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at the Milford Regional Medical Center following a period of declining health. She was 55. Born in Lowell on February 19, 1966, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Barbara (Thumm) Hickson. Dorcas was educated in Lowell and lived in the city for many years prior to moving to...
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Donald M. Smith

April 26, 1935 - February 13, 2022

CLINTON, MA - Donald M. Smith, age 86, a resident of Clinton, MA and former resident of The Villages, FL died Sunday, February 13, 2022 following a long courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was the beloved husband of Wendy L. (Kirkpatrick) Smith and the late Rita M. (McLaughlin) Smith who died in 2006. He was born in Lowell on April 26, 1935, and was the son of the late Dorothy ...
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Gloria L. (Ouellette) Moore

April 21, 1939 - February 10, 2022

Beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother Gloria L. (Ouellette) Moore, 82, a lifelong resident of Lowell, MA, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with her children by her side. She was born in Lowell, MA on April 21, 1939, a daughter of the late Roger and Loretta (Pelland) Ouellette. Gloria was a graduate of Lowell High School and married the love of her life, the late...
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Richard N. "Dick" Dube

October 15, 1937 - February 10, 2022

DUBE - Richard N. "Dick" Dube, age 84, a longtime resident of Dracut died surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at his home following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Maureen J. (Anderson) Dube, to whom he was married for 28 years. He was also the husband of the late Patricia (Korelishn) Dube, who died in 1987. He was born in Lowell on October 15, 1937,...
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Vincent James "Vinny" Russo, Jr.

March 20, 1950 - February 8, 2022

DRACUT - Vincent James "Vinny" Russo, Jr., age 71, a resident of Dracut died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Linda A. (MonBleau) Russo, to whom he was married for 46 years. He was born in Winthrop, MA on March 20, 1950, and was a son of the late Vincent James Russo, Sr. and Mary Rose (Pinieri) Russo. He was a...
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Gloria G. Bourassa

December 14, 1940 - February 8, 2022

LOWELL - Gloria G. Bourassa, 81, died at her home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born in Lowell, on February 14, 1940, a daughter of the late Alice (Houde) and Leo Bourassa. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her three sisters, Theresa Rygiel of Lowell, Irene Bourassa and Patricia Robidoux, both of Londonderry, NH; as well many dear friends at Father Morrissette Place. She is...
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Michael Charles Gendreau

1955 - 2022

LOWELL - Michael C. Gendreau, age 66, a longtime resident of Lowell died unexpectedly on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. He was born in Lowell on July 10, 1955, and was a son of the late Raymond J. and Doris M. (Ciesla) Gendreau. He received his education in Dracut schools and was a graduate of Dracut High School. Michael was a very talented person with a passion...
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Ana F. Costa

May 1, 1965 - February 3, 2022

LOWELL -Ana F. Costa, 56, a resident of Lowell, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022 with her family by her side after battling many health issues for the last 5 years. Ana was born in Terceira, Azores, Portugal on May 1, 1965, and was a daughter of the late Joseph Z. Costa and Maria L. Costa. Ana moved to the United States in 1970 at the age of 5, pursued her education and received her...
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Blanche I. (Proulx) Jussaume

August 6, 1922 - February 2, 2022

DRACUT - Blanche Irene (Proulx) Jussaume, age 99, a lifelong resident of Dracut passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry C. Jussaume, to whom she was married for 50 years prior to his passing on August 26, 1993. She was born in Lowell on August 6, 1922, and was a daughter of the late...
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Theodore J. Cullen

February 23, 1938 - February 1, 2022

LOWELL - Born in Lowell, raised on Christian Hill, Theodore J. Cullen, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children on February 1st, 2022. Born on February 23, 1938, Teddy was raised by his immigrant grandparents on Fox Street in the Christian Hill neighborhood of Lowell. He is predeceased by his former wife, Marjorie (Cook) Cutter and their son Terrence Cullen. A die-hard Red Sox...
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Edward "Bud" Mullen

March 23, 1943 - February 1, 2022

Edward F. "Bud" Mullen, 78, of New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Rita (Green) Mullen, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Born in Lowell, on March 23, 1943, he was the son of the late Edward and Margaret (Greene) Mullen. He graduated from the Lowell Trade High School and then proudly served with the United States Navy during...
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Peter D. Jones, Sr.

February 15, 1951 - February 1, 2022

LOWELL - Peter D. Jones, Sr., age 70, a longtime resident of Lowell died Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Patricia M. Kirby, whom he was with for 46 years. After being diagnosed Jan.1st with a rare aggressive cancer Peter fought hard and courageously before losing his battle . He was born in Lowell on February 15, 1951, and was a son of the...
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William H. 'Billy" Lyons

May 1, 1947 - January 31, 2022

Williams Henry (Billy) Lyons was to born in Philadelphia Pa to deceased father(1961) Henry Lyons and his deceased mother(2020) Martina(Roberts) Lyons on May 1st 1947. Billy was blessed with a step-father Elijah Moss who preceded in death in 2012. He was educated through Philadelphia Roman Catholic Archdioceses where he attended parochial school. He received his sacraments and was baptized at St....
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Dorothy Emily "Dot" (Green) Gallo

December 18, 1931 - January 28, 2022

CHELMSFORD - Dorothy Emily "Dot" (Green) Gallo, age 90, a resident of Chelmsford and former resident of Waltham, Cape Cod, and The Villages, FL died peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. She was the beloved wife of the late Albert Gallo who died in 2011. She was born in Laurel, Mississippi on December 18, 1931, and was a daughter of the late...
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Charles K. McLaughlin

January 13, 1939 - January 27, 2022

Charles K. McLaughlin, January 13, 1939 – January 27, 2022 (83 years old) Charles K. McLaughlin, 83 years old of Naples, Florida and Lowell, MA, died on January 27, 2022 while in hospice care in Naples. Charles was born and raised in Lowell, MA, was a Master electrician by trade, just like his dad, Charles, and his son, Michael. Charles' career combined this life-long trade with...
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George P. "Unk" Cook

November 3, 1944 - January 27, 2022

PORTSMOUTH, NH- George Patrick "Unk" Cook, age 77, a longtime resident of Portsmouth, NH and former resident of Lowell died Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was born in Lowell on November 3, 1944, and was a son of the late John and Mary Josephine Cook. He received his education in Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Uncle George proudly...
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Andrew R. Tourville, Jr.

May 25, 1953 - January 26, 2022

Andrew R. Tourville Jr, son of the late Joan and Andrew Tourville went home to be with them and the Lord as he was surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was 68. Born in Lowell on May 25, 1953 he was a son of the late Andrew R. and Joan Rita (Clement) Tourville. Andy attended the Perkins School for the Blind and had a very active lifestyle. He was a member of R.A.R.A ...
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Richard W. "Dick" Theriault

June 10, 1950 - January 26, 2022

Richard William "Dick" Theriault, 71, of Dracut MA, passed away peacefully on January 26th, 2022, at Lowell General Hospital. He was born June 10, 1950, to Raymond Theriault and Genevieve (Hudon) Theriault in Lowell, MA. He is survived by his daughter Melissa Theriault and her fiancé Mike Lepine of Dracut MA and son Jason Theriault and his wife Alesia of Pelham, NH; his brother Robert...
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William C. Koczera

December 11, 1926 - January 25, 2022

William Koczera, beloved husband of the late Pauline M. (O'Malley) Koczera passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was 95. Born on December 11, 1926 he was the youngest child of Joseph and Karolina (Gancacz) Koczera.
William was educated in Lowell and played football for Lowell High School. Upon graduation William enlisted in the US Navy in March 1945 and was a WWII Veteran. He later...
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Betty (Tgibedes) Blazonis

January 24, 2022

Betty (Tgibedes) Blazonis, beloved wife of the late Joseph F. Blazonis passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 following a brief period of declining health. Betty was born in Dracut, a daughter of the late George and Despina (Pernitges) Tgibedes. She was educated in the Dracut schools and was a lifelong resident. Betty worked for many years in the produce department at Market Basket on...
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Kevin M. Dunlavey

May 2, 1952 - January 20, 2022

LOWELL - Kevin M. Dunlavey, age 69 a longtime resident of Lowell passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Spaulding Rehab in Cambridge following a long, courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was the beloved husband of Gail A. (Lemire) Dunlavey, with whom he celebrated 20 years of marriage in November. He was born in Lowell on May 2, 1952, and was a son of Mildred (Cohen) Dunlavey...
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Richard M. (Dicky) Scanlan

April 3, 1937 - January 19, 2022

Richard M. (Dicky) Scanlan, 84, died on January 19, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Mary T. (Malloy) and Thomas A. Scanlan. Deeply devoted to his faith, he attended weekly mass with his good friend Jimmy Jozokos. Richard was known to be a jokester, often laughing too hard before he could deliver the punch line. He liked his...
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Franklin J. "Frank" Lima

July 19, 1947 - January 19, 2022

LOWELL - Franklin "Frank" J. Lima, age 74, a longtime resident of Stevens Street in the Highlands section of Lowell died Wednesday morning, January 19, 2022 at Willow Manor in Lowell. He was born in Lowell on July 19, 1947, and was a son of the late John and Alice (Andrade) Lima, whom he dedicated his time to and cared for, in their later years until their passing. He received his education...
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Raymond J. "Moe" Plante

December 31, 1946 - January 18, 2022

DRACUT - Raymond J. "Moe" Plante, age 75, a longtime resident of Dracut passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Constance J. "Connie" (Clermont) Plante, who passed away in 2017. He was born in Lowell on December 31, 1946, and was a son of the late Adelard and Charlotte (Cyr) Plante. He attended the former St. Louis Grammar...
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W.N. "Big Will" LaDuke

January 16, 2022

DRACUT - W.N. "Big Will" LaDuke, a longtime resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Susan G. (Hobbs) LaDuke, whom he was with for over 40 years. He was born in Shrewsbury and was the son of the late George H. and Marion (Nelson) LaDuke. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a heavy equipment operator...
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Brother James Henry Lucas, O.M.I.

April 22, 1932 - January 16, 2022

Brother James Henry Lucas, O.M.I., age 89...Seventy years of religious life. James Henry Lucas was the sixth of seven children of Edward Francis & Catherine Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Lucas. He was born & raised in Charlestown, and he was a proud "Townie." He was educated at St. Catherine School, and in Boston Public Schools. He is survived by his younger sister, Catherine "Sue" Lowney, of...
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Pauline L. (Vezina) Desrochers

January 22, 1930 - January 14, 2022

Pauline L. (Vezina) Desrochers, 91, died on Friday, January 14, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late George J. Desrochers, who passed away in 1982. Born in Lowell on January 22, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Rose (Begin) and Omer Vezina. Pauline was known for the person everybody loved. She was cute, sweet and enjoyed everyone's company. She loved going out to eat, shopping and...
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Raymond F. Woodman

October 20, 1946 - January 13, 2022

Raymond F. Woodman, son of the late Mary and Harold Woodman passed away peacefully in his Dracut home on Thursday, January 13, 2022. He was born on October 20, 1946 In Salem, Massachusetts. Ray proudly served for six years in the US Navy and 22 years in the US Army National Guard. He was a proud member of the Navy Seabees and fought along with his brothers in Vietnam as a steel worker. His...
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Rev. Patrick F. Healy, OMI

June 1, 1921 - January 12, 2022

Rev. Patrick F. Healy, OMI, passed away at Cambridge Hospital the age of 100 after a brief illness. He was born in Charlestown, MA, the son of the late Patrick Healy, Sr., and the late Catherine (Walsh) Healy. Fr. Pat was the ninth of the ten Healy children, all of whom pre-deceased him. He attended St. Mary's grade school in Charlestown and Boston Latin and Boston English high schools,...
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Jim Long

November 24, 1946 - January 10, 2022

DRACUT - Jim Long, 75, a resident of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 10, 2022. He was the beloved husband of Cynthia M. (Peters) Long, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Lowell on November 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward and Laura (Coutu) Long. Jim was a graduate of Lowell High School and following enlisted with the United States Navy. He served...
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Jeannine T. (Morin) Dunn

July 25, 1934 - January 8, 2022

Jeannine Theresa (Morin) Dunn, 87, passed away peacefully at her Dracut residence on January 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, after a short battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John E. Dunn to whom she was married for 65 years. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Donat and Marie (Ouellette) Morin of Lowell, MA and attended St. Joseph School,...
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Frank J. Polewarczyk

April 13, 1925 - January 8, 2022

DRACUT - Frank J. Polewarczyk, 96, passed away on Saturday, January 8, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of May T. (Grondin) Polewarczyk, who passed in 2001. Born in Clinton, MA, on April 13, 1925, he was a son of the late Alec and Veronica (Kopacz) Polewarczyk. Frank served with the United States Army during World War II, participating in the Normandy,...
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John R. Proulx

February 24, 1949 - January 6, 2022

John R. Proulx, beloved husband of the late Cheryl R. (Carpenter) Proulx with whom he was married for 50 years at the time of her death in 2019, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was 72. John was a resident of Dracut, born on February 24, 1949, son of the late Gerard and Evelyn (Vieira) Proulx. John was a graduate of St. Joseph's High School. He completed one year of college but...
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Eugene A. "Fuzzy" Fissette

November 13, 1933 - January 4, 2022

DRACUT - Eugene A. "Fuzzy" Fissette, 88, a resident of Dracut, passed away at his home on Tuesday morning, January 4, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Eleanor F. (Brennan) Fissette, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage prior to her passing in 2012. Born in Tyngsboro, on November 13, 1933, he was a son of the late William and Annie (Lord)...
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Gloria Theresa (Matte) Boucher

December 28, 2021

 Gloria Theresa Boucher (Matte), a resident of Nashua, NH and former resident of Lowell, MA, died on December 28, 2021 at the Courville of Nashua. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry (Hank) Boucher, who died in 1993. She was born in Lowell, MA, on a date she would rather not disclose (from very specific instructions), and was a daughter of the late Raoul and Irene Matte (Lanoue).  From...
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Henry N. Dozois

January 27, 1944 - December 28, 2021

LOWELL - Henry N. Dozois was born in Lowell on January 27, 1944 and was a son of the late Henry A. And Claire Dozois. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, although he "battled snow snakes" in Greenland. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a chef at various restaurants and colleges, the longest being at UMASS Lowell South Campus Dining. He also...
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Lucien J. Hall

April 22, 1934 - December 26, 2021

Dracut - Lucien J. Hall, 87, passed away at his Dracut residence on December 26, 2021, surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Lucien was the beloved husband of Theresa (Graham) Hall with whom he celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on September 6th. Born in Dracut on April 22, 1934, he was a son of the late Wilfred and Rose (Couture) Hall. He was raised in Dracut and...
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Donald P. Landry

August 28, 1942 - December 22, 2021

Donald P. Landry, 79, a Dracut resident, died December 22, 2021. Born in Lowell on August 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Valeda (Morrissette) Landry. Mr. Landry was a retired carpenter, belonging to the local union. He was an avid beekeeper, hunter, and possessed a love for farming, nature, and the great outdoors. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Nicole...
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Bruce C. Lee

May 31, 1982 - December 15, 2021

LOWELL - Bruce C. Lee, age 39, a lifelong resident of Lowell passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness.     He was born in Lowell on May 31, 1982, and was the son of Oren P. Lee and Deborah J. Langill.  He received his education in Lowell schools. He worked in construction, while demolition was his favorite, roofing supervisor was his...
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Lorraine T. (Larrivee) Boucher

June 16, 1925 - December 15, 2021

DRACUT - Lorraine T. (Larrivee) Boucher, age 96, who resided with her daughter, Louise Moran, of Dracut, MA died peacefully on Wednesday. December 15, 2021 due to complications from Covid Pneumonia. Her beloved family was by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Boucher who died in 1999. She was born in Lowell on June 16, 1925, and was one of thirteen children of the late...
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Armand L. Leboeuf

May 23, 1935 - December 15, 2021

DRACUT - Armand L. Leboeuf, age 86, a longtime resident of Dracut died Wednesday December 15, 2021 at Courville at Nashua. He was the beloved husband of Ethel E. (Krawczyk) Leboeuf, with whom he would have celebrated 60 years of marriage in June. He was born in Lowell on May 23, 1935, and was a son of the late George and Irene (Monette) Leboeuf. He was a graduate of the former Keith...
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Francis R. "Frank" Dery, Sr.

June 2, 1943 - December 13, 2021

Francis R. 'Frank" Dery, Sr., 78, passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Rosemary E. (Hogan) Dery. Born in Lowell on June 2, 1943, he was a son of the late Leo E. and May R. (Goulet) Dery. Frank attended Lowell Schools and served with the Army National Guard. He retired from Market Basket following over 45 years of...
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Francis G. "Frank" Tellier

February 3, 1943 - December 10, 2021

Francis G. "Frank" Tellier, formerly of Lowell and beloved husband of JoAnn Keter, passed away at his Kennebunk residence following a period of declining health. He was 78. Frank was born in Lowell on February 3, 1943, a son of the late Romeo and Anna (L'Ecuyer) Telier. He was educated in Lowell and later enlisted in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He served on the USS Atakapa and attained...
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Rita E. (Sevigny) LaPlante

June 14, 1927 - December 9, 2021

DRACUT - Rita E. (Sevigny) LaPlante, 94, a longtime Dracut resident, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. LaPlante. Born in Lowell on June 14, 1927, she was a daughter of the late Alcide and Mary (Boisvert) Sevigny. Prior to her retirement, Rita was employed by Wang Labs as a mechanical assembler. She had...
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Elizabeth Andrea (Callahan) Silva

February 9, 1942 - December 7, 2021

Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Elizabeth Andrea (Callahan) Silva, age 79 of Fort Lauderdale, FL passed away December 7, 2021, after a brief illness. Born in Lowell, MA, she was the daughter of the late George W. Callahan and Lillian M. (Murphy) Callahan. Elizabeth grew up in Dracut, MA, and graduated early from Dracut Public Schools in 1958. Elizabeth went on to study Education at Lowell State Teacher...
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Henry W. Falardeau

June 4, 1938 - December 5, 2021

DRACUT - Henry W. Falardeau, age 83, of Dracut passed away Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Estelle E. (Bastien) Falardeau with whom he enjoyed 62 years of marriage. He was born in Lowell on June 4, 1938 and was the son of the late Edgar and Cecile (Mainville) Falardeau. He served in the Army and was...
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Michael P. "Mikey" Carroll II

November 4, 1996 - December 3, 2021

Michael P. "Mikey" Carroll II, a life-long resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Friday, December 3, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael, age 25, was born in Lowell on November 4, 1996, and was a son of Kelley A. (Johnston) Byam and her husband Gregg of Dracut and Michael P. Carroll of Tyngsboro. He received his education in Dracut schools and was a graduate of...
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Anna A. (Cornelio) (Grande) Morris

February 7, 1929 - December 3, 2021

DRACUT - Anna A. (Cornelio) (Grande) Morris, age 92, a resident of Dracut and former resident of Somerville and Cambridge died Friday, December 3, 2021 at the Palm Center in Chelmsford. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Morris, who died in 2007. She was born in Italy on February 7, 1929, and was a daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (Giusti) Cornelio. Prior to her retirement...
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Christine N. (Nelson) Eldridge

December 16, 1964 - November 27, 2021

Christine N. Eldridge, of Rowley, MA passed away peacefully November 27, 2021, in her Rowley home with her family by her side. Christine waged a fierce four-year battle with cancer with the same energy and spirit she constantly displayed in her 56 years of life. She was born in Barnstable, MA the daughter of Cy and Weezie Nelson and she graduated from Barnstable High School. She attended...
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Shirley A. (Burns) Kiernan

April 17, 1930 - November 21, 2021

Lowell – Shirley A. (Burns) Kiernan, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 91. She passed with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond P. Kiernan. Born in Lowell on April 17, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Soroghan) Burns. She was also the sister of the late Raymond Burns and Dorothy...
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Peter A. Turcotte, Sr.

February 2, 1939 - November 19, 2021

DRACUT - Peter A. Turcotte, Sr., age 82, a resident of Dracut and former longtime resident of Tewksbury died Friday, November 19th at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Sandra L. (Silva) Turcotte who died in 2018. He was born in Woburn, MA on February 2, 1939, and was a son of the late Paul J. and Camille M. (LeBrun) Turcotte. ...
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David L. Hartford

November 18, 1954 - November 18, 2021

LOWELL - David L. Hartford, age 67, a longtime resident of Lowell died unexpectedly on his birthday Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lowell on November 18, 1954, and was a son of the late Lyle Hartford and Mary (Clarke) Dion. He received his education in Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School. David proudly served his country in the United Army...
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Ann F. Obara

November 4, 1946 - November 11, 2021

SEABROOK, NH - Ann Frances (Sayer) Obara, age 75, a resident of Seabrook, NH and former longtime Lowell resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph W. Obara, who died in 1990. She was born in Lowell on November 4, 1946, and was a daughter of the late Alfred C. and Rita A. (Dawson) Sayer. ...
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Therese E. (Courcy) Martineau

July 3, 1933 - November 10, 2021

Therese E. Martineau passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday 10 November 2021 at her home on Methuen Street in Dracut where she resided in the house she and her late husband built in 1967.  She was the widow of Paul A. Martineau with whom she was wed for 63 years.       Born 3 July 1933 at home in Derry, New Hampshire, she was eldest child of the late Albert E. Courcy and Marie...
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Roger A. "Bo" Asselin

May 4, 1952 - November 10, 2021

LOWELL - Roger A. "Bo" Asselin, age 69, a longtime resident of Lowell died Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness.  He was born to the late Joseph and Blanche (Langlois) Asselin, in Lowell, on May 4, 1952, and was a graduate of Lowell High School class of 1970.  Bo was employed for many years as a 2nd Pressman for RR Donnelley in Hudson, MA, up...
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Raymond F. Desmarais

August 10, 1932 - November 10, 2021

LOWELL – Raymond F. Desmarais "Desi", 89, a longtime Greater Lowell businessman and community leader who lived in the Belvidere section of the city, passed away peacefully Wednesday evening, at the VA Hospice in Bedford, surrounded by his devoted children. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Barbara (Bell) Desmarais. Raymond was born in Fall River, MA on August 10, 1932, a son of the...
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Martha P. Callahan

November 29, 1948 - November 8, 2021

Windham, NH – Martha P. Callahan, 72, formerly of Beverly, passed away November 8, 2021, at home after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late George W. Callahan and Lillian M. (Murphy) Callahan and had a twin brother, Martin who was born minutes later. Martha was raised in Dracut, MA, on Callico Farm and attended Dracut schools. After...
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Robert R. Delisle, Jr.

November 10, 1961 - November 7, 2021

LOWELL - Robert R. Delisle Jr., a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at the Lowell General Hospital following an extended illness. He was 59. Robert was born in Lowell, MA, on November 10, 1961, a son of the late Robert R. Delisle Sr. and Helen M. Delisle. He was also preceded in death by his brother Ronald T. Delisle. Robert worked for many years...
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Dorothy G. (Chandonnet) Turcotte

April 23, 1936 - November 7, 2021

Dorothy G. Turcotte...Mother of Five Daughters Dorothy G. (Chandonnet) Turcotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was born on April 23, 1936 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of Louis E. Chandonnet and Bertha (Gagnon) Chandonnet. She was the wife of Rene J. Turcotte who survives...
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Mousa B. Elgohary

March 5, 1935 - November 5, 2021

Fr. Mousa B. Elgohary, beloved priest, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, fell asleep in the Lord at his home in Natick on the evening of November 5, 2021, surrounded by family, friends, and loving parishioners. Born on March 5, 1935 in El Minya (Upper Egypt) to a church-going Coptic Orthodox family, he grew up nurtured by the faith he would come to devote his life to. He...
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Theresa M. (Pereira) Minasian

April 26, 1938 - November 5, 2021

DRACUT - On Friday, November 5th, 2021, Theresa Mary Minasian, passed away at age 83. Theresa was born on April 26, 1938 in Lowell, MA to Marion (Fleury) and George Pereira. She was a graduate of Lowell High School in 1957. Theresa and husband raised 2 children in Dracut MA. With a passion for cake decorating she ran a small at-home business. Producing countless birthday cakes, her...
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John T. Doyle

June 1, 1952 - November 3, 2021

DRACUT - John Thomas Doyle, age 69, a longtime resident of Dracut died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 3, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Susan Marie (Abdinoor) Doyle, to whom he has been married for 47 years. He was born in Lowell on June 1, 1952, and was a son of the late John A. and Juliette L. (Chouinard) Doyle. He received is education in Dracut schools and was a graduate of...
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Deborah M. (McArthur) Maille, RN

November 29, 1953 - October 27, 2021

DRACUT - Deborah M. (McArthur) Maille, RN, age 67, a longtime resident of Dracut died Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at Sunny Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Chelmsford following a long illness. She was born in Boston on November 29, 1953, and was a daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Killam) McArthur. She received her education in Chelmsford schools and was a graduate of...
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William T. "Willis" Lytle

May 18, 1946 - October 26, 2021

LOWELL - William T. "Willis" Lytle, age 75, a longtime resident of Lowell died Tuesday, October 26 2021 at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Hartford, CT on May 18, 1946, and was a son of the late Alfred Y. Lytle, Jr. and Genevieve (Riley) Lytle. He was a graduate of Chelmsford High School. Prior to his retirement, Willis was employed for many years as...
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Norman R. Guilbeault

February 15, 1946 - October 22, 2021

LOWELL - Norman R. Guilbeault, age 75, a longtime resident of Lowell died Friday, October 22, 2021 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Michele (Beauchesne) Guilbeault, with whom he celebrated his 53rd wedding anniversary in September. He was born in Lowell on February 15, 1946, and was the son of the late Raymond and Cecile (Belisle)...
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Russell F. Ouillette

September 26, 1940 - October 18, 2021

TYNGSBORO - Russell F. Ouillette, age 81, a resident of Tyngsboro and former longtime Lowell, and Dracut resident died Monday, October 18, 2021 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua following a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Claire C. (Montgrain) Ouillette, to whom he was married for what have been a remarkable 59 years this coming January 12, 2022. He was born in Lowell on September...
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Susan A. (Hibbard) Ricard

April 2, 1953 - October 15, 2021

BREWSTER - Susan A. (Hibbard) Ricard, 68, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Gerald J. Ricard with whom she shared 47 years of marriage. Born in Lowell on April 2, 1953, she was a daughter of the late John and Claire (Cryan) Hibbard. Formerly of Lowell, Sue was a graduate of Chelmsford High School. Sue had worked for Shaw's Supermarket on...
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Linda L. (Mason) Pernia

April 6, 1947 - October 11, 2021

Dracut - Linda L. (Mason) Pernia, wife of Phillip G. Pernia, passed away in her sleep on Monday, October 11, 2021, at her Dracut residence. She was 74. Born at the Lowell General Hospital on April 6, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Richard P. Mason and Mildred B. (Gray) Mason. Linda was a longtime resident of Dracut, passing away in the home she grew up in. She was educated in the...
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Joan E. (Kenney) Vinal

January 7, 1932 - October 10, 2021

DRACUT - Joan E. (Kenney) Vinal, 89, a resident of Dracut died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederic A. Vinal, who passed away in 1979. She was born in Lowell on January 7, 1932, and was a daughter of the late Elizabeth (Conley) and John Kenney. Joan was brought up in Lowell and graduated from St. Patrick High...
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Mark J. Miller

May 31, 1968 - October 8, 2021

Mark J. Miller, a Dracut resident and beloved husband of Linda (Brody) Miller passed away surrounded by his family following a six month battle with cancer on Friday, October 8, 2021. He was 53. Born in Woburn on May 31, 1968, he was a son of the late Geraldine (Hennedy) Miller, and Donald Miller of Burlington who survives him. Mark grew up in Burlington and was a 1986 graduate of...
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Pearl M. (Dussault) (Dupont) Ducharme

June 12, 1929 - October 7, 2021

Pearl M. (Dussault) (Dupont) Ducharme, aged 92 passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021, of advanced dementia. She was born in Lowell and grew up in the Centralville section of the city, graduating from St. Louis Academy in 1948, and spent many years living in Pawtucketville, finally moving to Dracut with her husband Raymond in the early 80's. She was a communicant of St. Jeanne d'Arc Church in...
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Maria DeFatima (Vieira) Silva

July 5, 1961 - October 1, 2021

Lowell - Maria DeFatima (Vieira) Silva, beloved wife of Reinaldo L. Silva passed away at her Lowell residence surrounded by her family on Friday, October 1, 2021. She was 60. Born in Terceira, Azores on July 5, 1961, she was a daughter of the late Salvador Dutra Vieira and the late Aurora Borges Ferreira. Maria grew up and was educated in Terceira, Azores and immigrated to Lowell in 2005....
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Agnes E. "Aggie" (Desmarais) Adams

March 21, 1934 - September 29, 2021

DRACUT - Agnes E. "Aggie" (Desmarais) Adams, a Dracut resident and beloved wife of the late George A. Adams, Sr., with whom she was married 63 years at the time of his death, passed away on Wednesday September 29, 2021. She was 87. Born in Lowell on March 21, 1934, a daughter of the late Hector and Margaret (Voter) Desmarais. Aggie grew up in Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School in...
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George F. Harrison

July 22, 1944 - September 28, 2021

LOWELL - George F. Harrison, 77, a resident of the Christian Hill neighborhood in the Centralville section, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Dery) Harrison, with whom he shared 51 years of marriage. Born in Lowell on July 22, 1944, he was a son of the late George R. and Gertrude (Lausier)...
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Gerard A. Dube

June 24, 1929 - September 27, 2021

Gerard A. Dube, beloved husband of Florence I. (Lamphier) Dube, a lifelong resident of Lowell passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021 following a brief illness. He was 92. Born in Lowell on June 24, 1929 he was a son of the late Alfred and Louise (Rousseau) Dube. Gerry was educated in Lowell and served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He later went on to become a Master Electrician,...
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Eileen (Henry) (Surprenant) Deveaux

July 14, 1938 - September 24, 2021

It is with deeply saddened hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Eileen (Henry) (Surprenant) Deveaux on September 24, 2021. After 83 years, her journey here on earth has come to a completion, but now has joined back together with her soulmate of 27 years, Louis J. "Louie" Deveaux. She was born in Lawrence on July 14, 1938, but was a lifelong resident of Lowell. She was a...
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Terrence E. O'Connell, O.M.I.

September 23, 2021

Rev. Terrence O'Connell, O.M.I., age 71, died September 23, 2021 at Peabody, MA. He was a son of the late William and Ruth (Becker) O'Connell and was preceded in death by a sister, Molly O'Connell and a brother, Timothy O'Connell. He is survived by his brother Patrick O'Connell (Antonina) of Hanover, PA, sister-in-law Sally O'Connell of East Aurora, NY, nieces and nephews and his Oblate family. ...
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Arthur V. "Arty" Langlois, Jr.

April 15, 1961 - September 21, 2021

LOWELL - Arthur V. "Arty" Langlois, Jr., 60, a Lowell resident, passed away with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, September 21, at the Lawrence General Hospital following a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was the loving husband of Alberta L. "Ally" (Glover) Langlois, with whom he was married for 23 years. Born in Lowell on April 15, 1961, he was a son of the late Arthur V. and...
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J. Eric Bertrand

October 20, 1978 - September 19, 2021

FITCHBURG - J. Eric Bertrand, age 42, a resident of Fitchburg and former Dracut resident passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 19th 2021 at Leominster Hospital. He was the much-loved husband and high school sweetheart of Jennifer (Patenaude) Bertrand. Eric was born in Lowell on October 20th 1978, and was the son of Rev. Richard and Michelle (Ricard) Bertrand of Dracut. He received his GED...
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Edward H. McCullough

October 2, 1937 - September 16, 2021

LOWELL - Edward H. McCullough, age 83, a resident of Tyngsboro and former Pelham, NH and Lowell resident died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at D'Youville Senior Care in Lowell. He was the beloved husband of the late Claire M. (Gauthier) McCullough, who died in 2005. He was born in Lowell on October 2, 1937, and was a son of the late Charles H. and Adeline I. (Harmer) McCullough. He received...
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Edward H. Zannoni, Sr.

February 5, 1952 - September 15, 2021

DRACUT - Edward H. Zannoni, Sr., age 69, a resident of Dracut died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Lowell General Hospital. He was born in Lowell on February 5, 1952, and was a son of the late Paul and Katherine (Golden) Zannoni. He was a graduate of Lowell Trade School. Prior to his retirement Edward was employed for over 30 years as a mechanic for the City of Lowell. He will...
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Edward C. Vallerand

April 24, 1946 - September 14, 2021

Twentynine Palms, CA - Edward C. Vallerand, 75, a resident of Twentynine Palms, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, following a period of declining health. Born in Lowell, on April 24, 1946, he was a son of the late Edward and Blanche (Murtagh) Vallerand. He attended Lowell Schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1963. Ed served with the United States Marine Corps....
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