Obituaries

Marjorie Fletcher Smith

Marjorie Fletcher Smith

Jan 18, 2013

Marjorie Fletcher Smith, 82, passed away on January 18th, 2013 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH. She was the daughter of the late Austin D. Fletcher and the late Ethel (Ripley) Fletcher of Westford. Marjorie was born in Westford and has been a lifelong resident, a member of the Westford Academy class of 1948. She and her husband Lawrence...

Guy N. Brown

Guy N. Brown

Jan 17, 2013

Guy N. Brown, 85, of Nashua, NH, passed away on January 17, 2013 at the Merrimack Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Guy was born, raised and educated in North Conway, NH. Guy helped to care for his family from a young age. He attended the University of New Hampshire where he met his loving wife of 55 years, Eva "Nesmith"...

Paul J. Lamy

Paul J. Lamy

Jan 13, 2013

Paul Lamy, 64, of Westford passed away January 13 at the Westford House. A life long resident of Westford, Paul was a member of the Franco American Club where he had held many board positions in the past as well as being a member of the Franco American Golf League. He was also a life time member of the VFW...

Blanche E. Day

Blanche E. Day

Jan 3, 2013

Blanche E. Day, 88, loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother and long time resident of Westford, passed away on Thursday, January 3rd. Wife of the late Norman E. Day and Frank John Auterio Sr. Blanche. In her free time Blanche enjoyed traveling, cooking and loved her family and friends. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren who meant...

Grace E. Hoyt

Grace E. Hoyt

Dec 19, 2012

Grace E. Hoyt, 93, of Westford, passed away on Thursday, December 19th at the Lifecare Center of Nashoba Valley. Grace was the beloved wife of the late great Harold Hoyt. Loving mother of Bruce Hoyt and his wife Bette of Billerica and Brenda Soubosky and late Robert of Tyngsboro, MA. Sister of the late Saimi O'Bryne, Tyyne Tucker, Helen Zanoni,...

David W. Reardon

David W. Reardon

Dec 14, 2012

David Reardon, 68, of Westford passed away suddenly Friday, December 14th at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center. David was born in Stoneham, the son of William Leo and Virginia (Holden) Reardon and was raised and educated in Melrose, MA. He continued his education at Boston College. After college David was employed by General Motors and prior to retirement was an...

Jean Paul Albert Daigle

Jean Paul Albert Daigle

Dec 7, 2012

Jean-Paul Daigle, 85, of Chelmsford and a beloved husband, father, "pop", and brother died peacefully at home on December 7, 2012 after a brief illness. Jean-Paul was born on August 1, 1927 to the late Albert and Alice Daigle. He grew up in Lowell and was a Westford resident for over 50 years. He worked as a pharmacist and Director...

Veronica M. Sundberg

Veronica M. Sundberg

Nov 26, 2012

Veronica M. Sundberg 72, a lifelong resident of Westford, passed away Monday, November 26 at Sunny Acres Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimers. Veronica was raised and educated in Westford. She worked as an administrative assistant for many years. In her free time she enjoyed the beach, shoes, shopping, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her...

Joan M. Bryant

Joan M. Bryant

Nov 20, 2012

Joan (Kramer) Bryant, 75, of Dunstable, MA, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Joan was born in Fall River, MA, raised in Somerville, MA and spent most of her adult life in Acton, MA. She spent her younger years raising and caring for her family. In her free time, Joan most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

Alice Doreen Watson

Alice Doreen Watson

Nov 3, 2012

Alice Doreen Watson, 82, of Westford, passed away November 3rd at the Westford House Nursing Home. Alice was born in Bradford, England, daughter to the late Herbert and Emma Clayton. She was raised and educated in England before immigrating to America in 1962. She worked at Southwell Combing in Chelmsford and then went on to work as a bookkeeper at...

John Pete Lafond

John Pete Lafond

Oct 27, 2012

John "Pete" LaFond Jr., 76, of Westford, passed away on October 27, 2012 at his home in Westford. Pete was born in Melrose, the son of the late John P. and Mary (Eaton) and was raised and educated in Melrose. He enlisted in the Air Force in December of 1953 and went on Active duty in January of 1954 of...

Paul G. Berry

Paul G. Berry

Oct 20, 2012

Paul G. Berry, 81, of Westford, died Saturday, October 20, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Inge (Tebs). Born and raised in Dorchester, son of the late Tom and Mary J. (McDonagh) Berry, both of Ireland, he was a brother to four, Ed and wife Joan of Naples, FL and Tom, of New Vernon, NJ, and the late John...

James P. Mulligan

James P. Mulligan

Oct 20, 2012

James P. Mulligan, 83, of Nashua, NH, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2012 after an extended illness. Jim was born in Lowell MA. September, 14 1929 and was a longtime resident of Forge Village MA. He was a 1948 graduate of Westford Academy. He served with the United States Army of Occupation in Germany assigned to the U.S. Constabulary...

Derek A. Lyman

Derek A. Lyman

Oct 20, 2012

Derek A. Lyman, 28, of Waltham, MA, passed away on October 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Derek was born in Boston to Edward H.R. and Mary (Der) Lyman. Raised and educated in Westford, MA, Derek was a graduate with Westford Academy's class of 2003 and an Eagle Scout of Troop 159 in Westford. Derek went on to...

Thelma S. Blake

Thelma S. Blake

Oct 19, 2012

Thelma S. Blake, 84, of Westford passed away peacefully Wednesday surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Carl Blake, who was her soul mate. Thelma was born in Roque Bluffs, Maine, the daughter to the late Irving and Violet (Kilton) Smith. Thelma was raised and educated in Maine where she continued her career teaching high...

Jennie A. Koravos

Jennie A. Koravos

Oct 7, 2012

Jennie A. Koravos of Auburn NH, formerly of Westford MA, died peacefully on Sunday night, October 7th, 2012 after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Christos Koravos. She was born in Lowell, MA on June 3, 1927 to the late John and Mary (Kot) Caban. She attended school in Lowell. Jennie was a homemaker who enjoyed...

Veronica Benoit

Veronica Benoit

Sep 21, 2012

Sister Veronica Benoit, SUSC (Sr. Veronica Marie) died September 21 at D'Youville Senior Care, Lowell, MA at the age of 88. A native of Somerville, Sr. Veronica was the daughter of the late Frederick and Emilie (Dion) Benoit. In addition to her Holy Union Sisters, she is survived by her sisters Margaret Winfield of Tewksbury, Anna Raphael, of Somerville, Theresa...

Joseph Stepinski

Joseph Stepinski

Sep 16, 2012

Joseph Stepinski, 68, of Tyngsboro passed away Sunday, September 16 at his home surrounded by his family members. He fought a courageous eleven year battle with cancer. He was the son of the late Edward and Boleslawa Stepinski of Westford. He attended Westford Schools and celebrated his fiftieth class reunion in May at the Nabnasset Lake Country Club. Following his...

Karen Ann McGowan

Karen Ann McGowan

Sep 6, 2012

Karen Ann McGowan, 35, of Franklin, Ohio passed away Thursday September 6, 2012. She is survived by her husband of nine years. Wm Dale McGowan, daughter Emily Grace Mcgowan, parents Maureen Powers-Peschier and John Russel Peschier, sister Susan Munroe, and brother Steve Peschier.Friends and relatives are invited to call Saturday, September 15 from 9:00 to 1:00 at the J.A. Healy...

Brian J. Cote

Brian J. Cote

Sep 4, 2012

Brian Cote, 44, of North Chelmsford, formerly of Westford, passed away Tuesday September 4, 2012. Born November 23, 1967, son to Cynthia Cote. Brian had attended Westford school systems graduating from Nashoba Valley Technical High School. After Graduating, Brian had a career as a painter for several years. In his free time he was a devoted fan of all the...