Obituaries

Paula H. Lamy

Paula H. Lamy

Sep 8, 2024

Paula H. (Proctor) Lamy, beloved wife of the late Paul Lamy, passed away at her Westford residence surrounded by her family on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She was 75.

 Born in Worcester on January 25, 1949 she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Stacia (Knapik) Proctor.  

Paula went back to school in her 40's and achieved her bachelor of...

Julius P. Pontes

Julius P. Pontes

Aug 27, 2024

Julius Pontes, age 69, passed away peacefully at his Westford home on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, surrounded by his small, but very devoted family. Over the course of Julius’ several year journey through the various stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, he fought with courage, determination and love in his heart.

A quiet man of principle, Julius dedicated his life to his faith,...

Doris Cote

Doris Cote

Aug 27, 2024

Doris (Perron) Cote, age 96, a lifelong resident of Westford, passed peacefully on August 27, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late Roland J. Cote, until his passing in 2003.

She was born in Lowell on February 28, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Rose and Wilbrod Perron. For many years Doris worked at Murray Printing Company.

In...

James M. Barrett, Jr.

James M. Barrett, Jr.

Aug 16, 2024

James Michael Barrett Jr., 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and closest friends on August 16, 2024 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis. 

 Born in Groton, Massachusetts, on March 28, 1960 he was a son of James M. Barrett, Sr. of The Villages, Florida who survives him and the late...

Gail K. Bradley

Gail K. Bradley

Aug 5, 2024

Gail (Kirkpatrick) Bradley, 90, died peacefully on August 5, 2024, while residing in a Memory Care facility in Rye, NH. Gail was born on October 9, 1933, in Springfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Frank J. and Marie (Kelly) Kirkpatrick. Gail’s youth and formative years were spent in her hometown of Holyoke, MA. Although she lost her mother at an early...

Robert J. Kaizerman

Robert J. Kaizerman

Jul 21, 2024

Robert J. Kaizerman, born January 12, 1959 in Boston, entered into rest after a brief illness on Sunday, July 21, 2024 while surrounded by his family at Lahey Hospital. He was a beloved father, husband, grandfather (papa), brother, friend and colleague who will be missed by all who were blessed enough to cross paths with him.

Robert was the husband of...

Jolly Grace Rebecca Bonum

Jolly Grace Rebecca Bonum

Jul 20, 2024

Jolly Grace Rebecca Bonum, age 50, of Westford, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She is survived by her husband Samuel Patta and her daughter, Sharon.

Relatives and friends are invited to Jolly’s visitation on Saturday, August 10, 2024 from 8:45 AM until 9:45 AM at the CORNERSTONE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 32 Graniteville Road, Westford. Her Funeral Service will begin shortly...

Jane (Belger) Juszkiewicz

Jane (Belger) Juszkiewicz

Jul 7, 2024

WESTFORD - Jane Belger Juszkiewicz, beloved wife of John Juszkiewicz, passed away on July 7, 2024 following a period of declining health. 

She was born on August 17, 1942, to Margaret (Coll) and Wilbur Belger. She was raised with her siblings, Jimmy and Carol, in Malden, MA. She graduated from Malden High School on the secretarial track. Jane was excellent at...

Karen Kay Earnest (Conn)

Karen Kay Earnest (Conn)

Jul 1, 2024

Karen Kay Earnest (Conn), a beacon of warmth and strength, passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2024. Born to Cliff and Gladys Conn on June 2, 1948, Karen's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and community.

Karen's journey began in Des Moines, where she grew up with her brother, the late William Conn. Her childhood was filled with the simple...

Linda Rae Olsen

Linda Rae Olsen

Jun 27, 2024

Linda Rae Olsen (Aug 26, 1941–June 27, 2024)

Linda Rae Olsen was born in Basin, WY on August 26,1941 to Harold and Helen Olsen.  The oldest of five children, she was raised and attended school in Worland, Wyoming.  In her youth, Linda took accordion lessons and also learned to play piano. She loved music, especially classical music.  She excelled at typing...

Jeanne G. Cossette

Jeanne G. Cossette

Jun 26, 2024

HUDSON, NH - Jeanne G. (Wiggins) Cossette, age 93, a resident of Hudson, NH and former resident of Westford died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at the Bedford Hills Center in Bedford, NH. 

She was born in Chelmsford, MA on May 17, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edna (Groves) Wiggins. She received her education in Chelmsford schools. 

 Prior...

Shirley M. Alcorn

Shirley M. Alcorn

Jun 21, 2024

Shirley M. (Hill) Alcorn, a long time resident of Westford, MA passed away Friday, June 21, 2024 at Westford House Rehab Center following a period of declining health. She was the beloved significant other of Donald Santora, to whom she was with for 44 years. 

She was born in Wilmington, DE, the daughter of the late Ethel M. (Maclary) Hill. Shirley...

Marian K. Carlyle

Marian K. Carlyle

Jun 16, 2024

WESTFORD - Marian K. Carlyle, age 94, a resident of Westford died peacefully Sunday, June 16, 2024 at Bridges by Epoch in Westford. She was the beloved wife of the late David Carlyle, who died in 2018. 

Born in Toledo, Ohio on April 12, 1930, Marian was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Leber) Krost. She grew up in...

Christa E. Hirschler

Christa E. Hirschler

Jun 5, 2024

Westford - Christa E. Hirschler, 88, a Westford resident, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Hirschler who passed in 1991.

Christa was born on January 29, 1935, in Germany where she was raised and received her education. She was a daughter of the late William “Willy” Petri and Elisabeth (Scholz)...

Bernard William Mills MacDonald

Bernard William Mills MacDonald

Jun 1, 2024

Bernard William Mills MacDonald, known to many as Bernie, passed away on June 1, 2024, at his home in Westford, at the age of 83. He was born on April 9, 1941 in Derbyshire, England.



Bernie is survived by his daughters, Judith Field McGloin and her husband John McGloin of Marshfield, Kimberley MacGillivray and her husband Darrin of Northborough and Wendy...

Stephen D. Wojcik II

Stephen D. Wojcik II

May 29, 2024

Stephen D. Wojcik, II, age 63 of Westford, MA, passed away on May 29, 2024. Steve was born in Lowell, MA on July 11, 1960, a beloved son of the late Stephen D. Wojcik and Regina (Socha) Wojcik.

Steve graduated from Chelmsford High School and continued his studies in Electrical Engineering at the University of Lowell. He held rewarding Principal and...

Sylvia M. Verrastro

Sylvia M. Verrastro

May 27, 2024

Sylvia Verrastro, a beacon of compassion and community spirit, departed this world peacefully in late May 2024. Born in Dickson City, Pennsylvania, to John and Sophie Michalczyk, Sylvia’s journey began with a nurturing family and a community that shaped her giving nature. A proud alumna of Dickson City High School, she furthered her commitment to care for others by earning...

Robert J. Gardula

Robert J. Gardula

May 24, 2024

Robert (Bob) J. Gardula left us on Friday May 24, 2024.  Bob was born in Fall River in 1938.  He was the son of Peter and Celia (Slusarz) Gardula.  Bob is survived by his loving wife Diane Rouleau-Gardula, his sister, Doris Levesque, his sons Michael, Eric, and Peter, seven grandchildren, Jack, Grant, Clark, Ryan, Ethan, Sofia, and Nicholas, and as their Wujek, Zoe...

Ellen B. Short

Ellen B. Short

May 22, 2024

Westford -  Ellen B. (Hill) Short a long time resident of Westford passed away on Wednesday, May 22, at the Lowell General Hospital. She was 82.

Born in Boston on November 5, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Durfee and Adeline (Valentine) Hill. An only child, her early years were spent with her family in Watertown, MA. She loved...

Robert W. Crocker

Robert W. Crocker

May 1, 2024

Robert W. “Bobby” Crocker, age 69, a resident of Westford, previously of Lancaster, died unexpectedly at Lowell General Hospital on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. He was the beloved son of the late Helena M. “Mickey” (McKniff) and Leonard E. Crocker.



He was born in Lowell on July 22, 1954. Upon graduation from Nashoba Tech, Bobby went on to proudly serve in...