Obituaries

Jeannine J. Holmes

Jeannine J. Holmes

Jun 16, 2016

WESTFORD - Jeannine J. (Heroux) Holmes, age 87, a lifelong resident of Westford, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital after a brief illness. For sixty six years, she was the beloved wife of Thomas E. Holmes.She was born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Canada on May 18, 1929, a daughter of the late Raoul and Antoinette (Rathier)...

Richard F. Kalagher

Richard F. Kalagher

Jun 15, 2016

BONITA SPRINGS, FL - WELLS, ME - Richard “Rich” F. Kalagher died suddenly on June 15, 2016 held by the love of his family. He was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts on April 14, 1947, the son of Francis and Jeannette “Jint” Fraser Kalagher. A prominent businessman, Rich was the Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Board Chairman of First Eastern Mortgage...

Zhenkai Li

Zhenkai Li

Jun 6, 2016

WESTFORD - Zhenkai Li, age 64, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2016 in Westford after a long illness. He was the husband of Xuehong Han.He was born in Hebei, China on February 17, 1952 and worked in the food management industry for the government in Langfang, China.He is survived by his beloved family and friends.ARRANGEMENTS - Funeral Services were...

Nicholas Dictakis

Nicholas Dictakis

May 31, 2016

HUDSON, NH - Nicholas Dictakis, age 55, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at his home in Hudson, NH.He was born onDecember 12, 1960and raised in Montreal, Quebec, a beloved son of Peter and Georgia (Kallergis) Dictakis of Montreal who survive him.Nicholas resided in Hudson, NH for the past ten years and was currently employed as a channel...

Shirley Greenslade

Shirley Greenslade

May 27, 2016

Shirley (Reid) Greenslade, age 87, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016 at after a long illness with her son, Ken and her daughter, Nancy by her side. She was the wife of the late Arthur “Ted” Greenslade, Jr whom she married April of 1950.

She was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 18, 1928, a daughter of the late Kenneth...

Elizabeth A. Lehan

Elizabeth A. Lehan

May 23, 2016

WESTFORD - Elizabeth A. "Betty" (Bussey) Lehan, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 with her beloved sons, Jeff and Kevin by her side. She was the wife of the late James D. Lehan.She was born in Boston on April 27, 1933, the daughter of the late Robert and Pearl (O'Halloran) Bussey. Betty grew up in Somerville and...

Brian J. Brule

Brian J. Brule

May 20, 2016

GROTON - Brian J. Brule, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.He was born in Lowell on June 3, 1963, a son of Anne B. (Kane) Brule of Groton who survives him and the late Maurice J. Brule. He was a lifelong resident of Groton and graduated from Groton-Dunstable Regional...

Louis J. DiCecca

Louis J. DiCecca

May 11, 2016

WESTFORD -LouisJ. DiCecca, age 55, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his home in Westford in the arms of his beloved wife, Carolyn J. (Lazare) DiCecca.Hewas born in Medford on August 25, 1960, the beloved son of Joseph and Pauline (Traniello) DiCecca of Woburn who survive him. Louis graduated from Arlington Catholic High School...

Richard A. Bennett

Richard A. Bennett

May 6, 2016

WESTFORD - Richard A. Bennett, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 6, 2016 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. For sixty one years, he was the beloved husband of Ann K. (Scofield) Bennett.He was born in Wakefield on September 8, 1931, a son of the late Elmer and Jennie (White) Bennett. Richard was a a resident of Westford since...

Marie A. Mockler

Marie A. Mockler

May 2, 2016

TYNGSBORO - Marie A. (Harbin) Mockler, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 2, 2016 at UF Health Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. She was born in Dunmore, PA on May 12, 1931, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Kostelnik) Harbin. She was a graduate of Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Marie was a resident of Tyngsboro...

Peter J. Kirwin

Peter J. Kirwin

Apr 26, 2016

WESTFORD - Peter J. Kirwin, 60, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Westford on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. For twenty nine years, he was thebeloved husband of Alice M. (Lamy) KirwinHe was born in Lawrence on July 27, 1955, he was the son of the late Edward B. and Genevieve (Dzioba) Kirwin. Peter attended Andover schools and graduated from...

Lawrence Alcorn

Lawrence Alcorn

Apr 21, 2016

LOWELL - Mr. Lawrence Alcorn, 82, passed away Thursday April 21st at the Fairhaven Health Care Center in Lowell.

Lawrence was born June 6, 1933 in Westford, Massachusetts a son of the late Charles and Agnes H. (Smith) Alcorn.

Lawrence was educated through the Westford school system and a graduate from Westford Academy. He then joined the United States Navy in 1951...

Loretta E. Tousignant

Loretta E. Tousignant

Apr 20, 2016

Mrs. Loretta Eva (Gamache) Tousignant, a long time residentof Westford, peacefully passed away Wednesday April 20th at her son’s home in Townsend surrounded by her family.Loretta was born on May 6, 1925 in Nashua, New Hampshire a daughter of the late Aldege and Laura (Casista) Gamache. Loving wife to the late Roland J. Tousignant with whom she was married to...

Edna R. Hebb

Edna R. Hebb

Apr 16, 2016

Mrs. Edna R. (Martell) Hebb, age 96, of Ayer, died April 16, 2016 at Apple Valley in Ayer. She was the widow of Arthur A. Hebb who died in 1984.She was born in Somerville on Oct. 28, 1919, daughter of the late James & Clara (Camell) Martell.HER COMPLETE OBITUARY WILL BE FORTHCOMING.SERVICES WILL BE HELD PRIVATELY

Colleen A. Payne

Colleen A. Payne

Apr 7, 2016

GROTON - Colleen A. (Duggan) Payne passed away on Thursday April 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family after a 10-month battle with cancer. She was 54 and, for nearly 25 years, the beloved wife of David J. Payne. Born on April 19, 1961 in Lowell and raised in the Graniteville section of Westford, MA, Colleen was a daughter of...

Cynthia Ann Staples

Cynthia Ann Staples

Apr 3, 2016

LOWELL - Cynthia Ann (Duley) Staples, age 72, passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. For fifty one years, she was the beloved wife of James F. Staples. Her entire life was dedicated to the love and care of her family.Born on October 24, 1943,and raised in Maynard, MA she was a daughter of...

Jane B. Hinckley

Jane B. Hinckley

Mar 26, 2016

WESTFORD - Jane Hinckley, beloved mother, passed away peacefully last Saturday, March 26, 2016, in Westford. She was 87.Born in Brockton with her twin sister Joan to Lowell R. Buckner and Helena Hobart Buckner, Jane was raised in Braintree. She attended Thayer Academy and studied at Bethany College in West Virginia until her marriage to Walter Della Chiesa in 1948...

William J. Tuohy

William J. Tuohy

Mar 25, 2016

WESTFORD - William J. Tuohy, Jr. age 76, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Bonnie I. (Caron) Tuohy with whom he celebrated their 49th wedding anniversary on February 17.William was born in Malden on March 2, 1940, a son of the late William and Mary (O'Brien) Tuohy. William...

Richard S. Taylor

Richard S. Taylor

Mar 25, 2016

PEPPERELL - Richard S. Taylor, age 61, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the husband of the late Patricia A. (Lowney) Taylor.He was born in Lowell on June 8, 1954, a son of the late Raymond and Pauline (Scott) Taylor. Richard was a resident of...

Joseph P. Molinari

Joseph P. Molinari

Mar 24, 2016

LOWELL - Joseph Molinari, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his home in Lowell.He was born in Winchester, on March 20, 1977, beloved son of Joyce Molinari of Littleton and Robert G. Molinari of Lowell. Joe resided in Lowell and was formerly of Westford. He received his education through Westford schools and was a graduate...