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Michael Talancy

Michael Talancy

Dec 13, 2013

Mr. Michael Talancy, Jr., age 89, a lifelong resident of Westford, died on December 13, 2013 in Ayer. He was the husband of the late Ruth (Zanchi) Talancy who died in 1986.He was born in Westford on January 1, 1924, son of the late Michael Talancy, Sr. and Annie (Halko) Talancy.He was a US Army Veteran of World War II,...

Janet M. Yedinak

Janet M. Yedinak

Dec 8, 2013

WESTFORD: Janet Yedinak, 56, of Westford, passed away on the morning of December 8th surrounded by her friends and family. She dedicated her life to those around her, from her husband Stephen and herchildren Kate and Michael, to the countless children and families whose lives she changed as a social worker in the Andover public school system. She leaves behind...

George R. Dee

George R. Dee

Nov 26, 2013

​George Richard "Butch" Dee, 74, a resident of Westford since 1961, President and owner of Dee Bus Service, died Tuesday Nov. 26, 2013 after a brief illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 53 years to Vernelle (Britt) Dee.​Born in Concord on November 6, 1939, he was the son of the late...

Florence M. Daigle

Florence M. Daigle

Nov 25, 2013

WESTFORD - Florence M. (Milot) Daigle, 83, of Westford, beloved wife, mom, "nana", and sister died at Wingate at Belvidere on Monday, November 25, 2013 after a long illness.Florence was born in Westford on December 20, 1929 to the late Claudia (Bouchard) and Joseph Milot. She was the loving wife of late Jean-Paul Daigle and beloved mother of Anne Daigle...

Shirley Irene Tuttle

Shirley Irene Tuttle

Nov 14, 2013

WESTFORD: Mrs. Shirley I. (Perkins) Tuttle, age 90, of Westford, died on Thursday Nov. 14, 2013, at her home in Westford surrounded by her family. She was the widow of Roger N. Tuttle who died in 2010. She was born in Lowell on June 23, 1923 daughter of the late George & Mildred (Parrott) Perkins.Shirley attended Westford Academy and Lasell...

Dorothy E. Zitta

Dorothy E. Zitta

Nov 4, 2013

WESTFORD -- Dorothy E. (Henze) Zitta, age 91, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2013 at Apple Valley Center in Ayer after a long illness. For 70 years, she was the beloved wife of Raymond Zitta.Dorothy was born in New York City on March 3, 1922, a daughter of the late Charles and Lydia (Strauss) Henze. She was a longtime...

Lana Boyd

Lana Boyd

Oct 31, 2013

WESTFORD -- C. Lana (Brule) Boyd, age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013 in York, Maine. She was the wife of the late Dennis G. Boyd who passed away Sept. 21, 2001.She was born in Lowell on November 24, 1943, a daughter of the late Leo and Gisele "Lou" (Boucher) Brule. Lana was a lifelong resident of...

James J. Holmes

James J. Holmes

Oct 27, 2013

GROTON -- James J. Holmes, age 89, went home to our father in heaven on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2013 at Apple Valley Center in Ayer after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Lillian P. (Lacourse) Holmes who passed away April 5, 2011.James was born in Westford on Nov. 4, 1923, a son of the late James and...

Janice M. Deveny

Janice M. Deveny

Oct 25, 2013

WESTFORD -- Janice M. (Reeves) Deveny, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 25, 2013 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. For forty two years, she was the beloved wife of James R. Deveny Sr.Janice was a dedicated mother and grandmother who loved nothing more than watching her kids play sports and spending time with her family. She...

Linda J. Nee

Linda J. Nee

Oct 13, 2013

Mrs. Linda J. (Geysen) Nee, age 67, of Dedham, formerly of Boston, died peacefully on Sunday Oct. 13, 2013, in Westford following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Boston on Aug. 7, 1947 daughter of the late Joseph & Freda (Lapper) Geysen.Linda has worked for the State all of her working life, and prior to her retirement...

Janeth O'Keefe

Janeth O'Keefe

Oct 2, 2013

WESTFORD - Janeth Louise "Dee Dee" (Rogers) O'Keefe, passed away on Oct 2, 2013 at Apple Valley Nursing Homeat the age of 79, after a brief battle with cancer.She lived in Westford her entire life.Born November 8, 1933 to the late Edmund and Marion (Vaselin) Rogers.She graduated from Westford Academy in 1953.She worked at Sentury Insurance in Concord, MA for...

Deborah H. Stokes

Deborah H. Stokes

Sep 26, 2013

NASHUA, NH -- Deborah H. Stokes, 66, of Nashua, NH died on Thursday, September 26, 2013 in Nashua.She was born to the late William and Marion Hart on February 19, 1947 in Baltimore, MD. Deborah graduated from Housatonic Valley Regional high school, Falls Village CT, in 1965. She pursued college level studies at Mount Ida College in Newton, MA. At...

Gertrude T. Diette

Gertrude T. Diette

Aug 18, 2013

Mrs. Gertrude T. (Pyne) Diette, age 95, a 25-year resident of Westford, formerly of Lowell, passed away on Sunday August 18, 2013 at LifeCare Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was the widow of Warren P. Diette who passed in 1984. She was born in Lowell, MA on April 11, 1918, daughter of the late John H. & Agnes...

Margaret M. Kramer

Margaret M. Kramer

Aug 17, 2013

Mrs. Margaret M. (Zirpolo) Kramer, age 100, recently of Dunstable, formerly of Acton, passed away on Saturday August 17, 2013 in Ayer. She was the widow of Maxwell M. Kramer who passed in 1979. She was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada on April 8, 1913, daughter of the late Antonio & Margaret (Nevins) Zirpolo. She was raised in Somerville, MA,...

Daniel Sheridan Hanley

Daniel Sheridan Hanley

Aug 12, 2013

WESTFORD -- Daniel S. Hanley, 75, of Westford died Monday, August 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a long and courageous battle with Diabetes. He was the husband of Mary Louise (Mullaney) Hanley, with whom he celebrated his 45th wedding anniversary on June 8th. Born in Lowell On Dec. 28, 1937, a third generation Westfordian,...

John Carl Patten

John Carl Patten

Jun 24, 2013

Mr. John Carl Patten, age 49, of Bolton, MA, formerly of Littleton, MA, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2013 in Wellfleet, MA. He was the beloved husband of Lauren Flanagan with whom he would have celebrated 20 years of marriage on October 16. He was born in Havelock, North Carolina on November 8, 1963, and raised in Vermont, beloved...

Florence S. Dorsey

Florence S. Dorsey

Jun 19, 2013

Mrs. Florence (Statchen) Dorsey, age 93, of Westford, passed away peacefully on June 19 at her home. She was the wife of the late John W. Dorsey, who passed away in 1978. She was born in New Britain, Connecticut on December 13, 1919, daughter of the late John & Catherine (Mader) Statchen. She received her early education in Connecticut, and...

Jacqueline M. Deselle

Jacqueline M. Deselle

Jun 15, 2013

Jacqueline M. (Milot) DeSelle, age 88, of Chelmsford, former lifelong resident of Westford, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Lowell General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Harry DeSelle. Jacqueline was born in Westford on March 17, 1925, a daughter of the late Joseph Arthur and Rose (Beland) Milot. She attended Westford schools and graduated...

John W. Zukie Zelukiewicz

John W. Zukie Zelukiewicz

Jun 15, 2013

John W. "Zukie" Zelukiewicz, age 66, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2013, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Anne M. Zelukiewicz. Zukie was born in Lowell on October 4, 1946, son of Rena A. (Lamy) Zelukiewicz of Westford who survives him and the late John J. Zelukiewicz. He was a longtime resident of Westford and...

Margaret Y. Tu

Margaret Y. Tu

Jun 10, 2013

Margaret Tu, age 83, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 at her home in Westford after an extended illness. She was the beloved wife of Conrad Tu. She was born in Taiwan on July 20, 1929, a daughter of the late Peng Gin-May and Li An-Mae. Margaret was a Westford resident for the past ten years and was formerly...

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