Gerard F. Scanlan
Feb 8, 2026
Gerard Francis Scanlan, 85, of Westford, Massachusetts, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026, surrounded by people who love him. He always said it was better to wear out than to rust out.
Gerry was a veteran, a farmer, a fisherman, an engineer…even in his 80’s, he’d say he still didn’t know what he wanted to be when he grew up....
Frances L. Fletcher
Feb 3, 2026
Frances L. (Chambers) Fletcher, 98, a city girl from Quincy turned country girl from Westford, passed away at Aynsley Place in Nashua, NH on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was married to Harold A. Fletcher, Sr. in 1953 and enjoyed 55 years of marriage until his death in 2008.
Born in Boston, on September...
Cora L. Rose
Jan 28, 2026
Cora L. (Picking) Rose, 84, died on January 28, 2026 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was the beloved wife of the late Allen R. Rose.
Born in Lowell on April 30, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Prescott Picking and Phyllis Picking. She attended school in Westford and was a graduate of Westford Academy....
William Francis Melchin
Jan 18, 2026
William Francis Melchin of Westford, Massachusetts passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. He was 75 years old. William was the loving son of Charles and Kay (Lyons) Melchin.
The second of five siblings, William grew up in Dorchester and Weymouth, Massachusetts. He was known affectionately as “Dub” then, particularly to his younger brothers and sister, who could always count on...
Sandra Jewett-Ensor
Jan 18, 2026
Cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Sandra Jewett-Ensor, 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, surrounded by her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dennis E. Jewett (married 1965–1980) and George F. Ensor (married 1981 until his passing in 2019).
Born in Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, to William and Dorothy Marlow, Sandra grew up in Harrogate,...
Louis Esposito
Jan 16, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis “Lou” Esposito on January 16, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Brooklyn, NY on August 27, 1941, Lou grew up surrounded by his parents, Mary and John Esposito, his beloved brothers, John and Rick, and many close relatives who lived nearby. He remained a lifelong Brooklyn...
Janice Harbarger
Jan 15, 2026
In Loving Memory Of:
Janice Bonita “Bonnie” (Gadourey) Harbarger, Born March 28th, 1953, in Lowell, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep Westford, MA on January 15, 2026.
Bonnie was the daughter of the late Leo Joseph Gadourey Sr. and Beatrice (Felton) Gadourey.
Bonnie is survived by her 3 sons Donald A. Harbarger Jr. of Lowell, MA. Dennis A. Allgaier of Lowell, MA....
Barrett J. Bilotta
Jan 14, 2026
Barrett J. Bilotta of Westford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 81. He was born on April 11, 1944, in Boston, Massachusetts, and was raised within the city’s vibrant Italian-American community.
Barrett’s life reflected a blend of intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial vision, and civic commitment. He began his professional journey trained as a machinist and tool-and-die...
Augustine Robert Elliott, II
Jan 7, 2026
Augustine Robert “Gus” Elliott, II, age 92, long-time resident of Florida, most recently Sun City Center, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, January 7, 2026 in Florida. Born on December 24, 1933 in Westford, he was the beloved son of the late Beatrice (Dapkus) and Augustine Elliott, Sr.
Gus attended Westford schools. He proudly served his country in both the...
Adalbert "Bert" Mayer
Dec 31, 2025
Adalbert “Bert” Mayer, age 82, of Westford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Bridges by Epoch Memory Care in Westford, surrounded by care, compassion, and his family and friends. He was born on March 21, 1943.
Bert was the devoted husband of 58 years to Elizabeth “Liz” (Feldes) Mayer, the love of his life, who predeceased him on...
Kathryn Cooper
Dec 25, 2025
Kathryn “Kate” (Stuart) Cooper, 79, died at home on December 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Richard “Rick” Cooper to whom she was married for 53 years.
Born in Rochester, New York, she was the daughter of the late Roberta (Miller) and Kenneth Stuart. She graduated with her Master’s Degree from the University of...
Michael F. Fossey
Dec 22, 2025
Michael F. Fossey, age 35, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025 at home. He was born in Concord, MA on December 3, 1990 and was the beloved son of Kathy (née Hogan) and Paul Fossey of Westford.
Michael was raised and educated in Westford and was a graduate of Westford Academy. He later earned a master’s certificate from The...
JoAnne Cotter
Dec 22, 2025
JoAnne Cotter, age 84, of Westford, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the beloved wife of the late John F. Cotter, with whom she shared 35 wonderful years of marriage. John passed away in 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer, and JoAnne lovingly cared for him...
Peter Demitropoulos
Dec 18, 2025
Peter Demitropoulos … Loving husband, father, grandfather
WESTFORD - Peter Demitropoulos, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lowell on December 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Charles P. Demitropoulos and Patricia (Baltas) Demitropoulos.
Peter raised his family in Westford, but his heart was always in Lowell—specifically, the Acre. His fondest childhood...
Ruth Eleanor Haschick
Dec 17, 2025
Ruth Eleanor (Young) Haschick, 73, a long-time resident of Westford since 1982, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Blaire House in Tewksbury, where she had been currently residing. She was the beloved wife of the late Aubrey David Haschick, with whom they had celebrated 44 years of marriage, until his passing in 2022.
She was born in Needham, Massachusetts...
Pamela J. Ricard
Nov 26, 2025
Pamela J. “Pam” (Lattime) Ricard, age 69, resident of Westford, formerly of Newburyport, died on November 26, 2025 at Emerson Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of Paul M. “Pip” Ricard, with whom they shared 37 years of marriage.
She was born in Newburyport on August 31, 1956 and was the daughter of the late Shirley (Gadsby) and...
Guy (Gaetano) Anthony Sorrentino
Nov 6, 2025
Guy (Gaetano) Anthony Sorrentino
October 10, 1933 - November 6, 2025
Guy Anthony Sorrentino, a long time Groton resident, passed away peacefully in the early evening of November 6th at Emerson Hospital less than a month after his 92nd birthday. Guy was a very kind, humble and loving man who thought highly of his birth family and the family he went on...
Chris Johansen
Nov 2, 2025
Chris M. Johansen, 74, of Westford, passed away peacefully at home on November 2, 2025, after an 8-year battle with cancer.
Born in Lowell to Charles M. and Theresa (Faria) Johansen, Chris grew up in Billerica and graduated from Billerica Memorial High School in 1970. He worked at Mal’s Department Store, Billerica Motor Parts and Pritchard HVAC Services at Logan Airport...
Roger J. Van Laer
Oct 31, 2025
Roger J. Van Laer of Westford, passed away after a short illness on October 31, 2025.
He was born in Bornem, Belgium on November 7, 1932 and came to live with his daughter, Myriam and son-in-law, Wayne in 2017, after losing his beloved wife, Nora to whom his was married for 59 years.
Roger joined the Belgian Army at 19 years of...
George W. Hodgman
Oct 22, 2025
George W. Hodgman, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Metzler) Hodgman with whom he shared 68 wonderful years of marriage. Together they built a lifetime with love, laughter and family.
He was born in Concord, MA on May 1, 1935 and was a son of...
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