Joan M. Snyder
May 7, 2026
Joan M. (Merchant) Snyder, a resident of Westford for many years and formerly of Ayer and Fitchburg, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Life Care Center of Acton following a period of declining health. She was 86 years old.
Joan was born in Fitchburg on August 26, 1939, daughter of the late Alfred and Margaret (Abel) Merchant. She grew...
Roger Rouleau
Apr 27, 2026
Roger Rouleau, 75, of Westford, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long illness on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Roger was born on February 25, 1951, to Roger and Helen (Brady) Rouleau. He was raised in Westford and graduated from Westford Academy in 1969. Shortly after, he proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving...
Kenneth A. Saunders
Apr 15, 2026
Kenneth A. Saunders, 91, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Johnson City, New York, Ken served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He later settled in Massachusetts, where he shared over 60 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Barbara.
Ken proudly served the Westford...
Ethan Hausman
Apr 12, 2026
Our wonderful son, Ethan Hausman, passed away on April 12, 2026, aged 21.
Ethan filled our lives with laughter with his sense of humor. A graduate of Westford Academy Class of 2022 and a UMASS Amherst student with a dual major in Biology and German, his many interests included history, reading, playing sports with friends, FIFA and Madden video games, listening...
Alison C. Stone
Apr 9, 2026
You know how there is that one person in a room whose light shines the brightest? The one people naturally gravitate toward because she makes everyone feel comfortable, seen, and at ease—the one who can find humor in any moment?
Alison “Ally” Courtney Stone was that person for so many. Ally lost her courageous battle with mental illness on Thursday, April...
Kavin William Moody
Mar 30, 2026
Kavin William Moody, 81, of Kennebunkport, Maine, passed away on March 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia.
Born in Tupper Lake, New York, Kavin was raised with a deep appreciation for learning and went on to earn both his undergraduate and master’s degrees from the State University of New York at Albany. He built a distinguished career...
Beatrice Mary Romac
Feb 24, 2026
Beatrice “Mary” (Vetter) Romac passed away with her family and friends near on February 24, 2026, at the age of 93. She was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her faith and family above all else.
Born in Ticonderoga, NY on August 23, 1932, as the only child to Duane John Vetter and Beatrice Mary (Arthur) Vetter. Mary...
John P. Carpenter
Feb 21, 2026
John P. “Jack” Carpenter, 68, passed away following a life defined by deep Woburn roots, historic resilience, and peaceful later years by the sea in Gloucester.
Born in Woburn on July 6, 1957, he was the son of the late Frederick C. and Kathryn “Kay” (Doyle) Carpenter. Jack was raised and educated in Woburn and was a proud graduate of Woburn...
Gertrude K. Snyer
Feb 21, 2026
Gertrude K. Snyer, 90, of Bedford, MA. passed on to our Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026 after a short hospitalization.
Trudy was born in Arlington, MA, on November 22, 1935, and was the daughter of the late John and Nora (Travers) Snyer. Trudy grew up in Bedford and graduated from Concord High School in 1953. She studied business and worked...
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....
Mary Frances Michelson
Feb 4, 2026
Blessed wife, mother, nana, sister, aunt and devoted friend, Mary Frances Michelson, 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Your gentle face and patient smile with sadness we recall. You had a kindly work for each and died beloved by all.
Mary Frances was the beloved wife of Leonard L. “Mike” Michelson, with whom she was...
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...
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