Obituaries

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...

Stanley J. Vlasak

Stanley J. Vlasak

Apr 25, 2024

Stanley J. Vlasak, 82, resident of Westford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. He was the beloved husband of the late Susan K. (Scott) Vlasak, until her passing in 2022.



He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1941 and was the son of the late Marie (Kupkova) and...

Stanley Thomas Ledder, Jr.

Stanley Thomas Ledder, Jr.

Apr 4, 2024

Stanley Thomas Ledder, Jr., 83, transitioned from this life on Thursday, April 4, in Care One, Concord. Tom was born in Elizabeth, NJ, on December 5, 1940 to Stanley Thomas, Sr. and Violetta Ledder. When he was 14, the family moved from Elizabeth to North Plainfield, NJ, where Tom graduated from North Plainfield High School before attending college.



The life of...

Clara P. Linteri

Clara P. Linteri

Mar 26, 2024

WESTFORD - Clara P. (Nicgorski) (Czarnecki) Linteri, 94, a Westford resident since 1951, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was the loving wife of Arne R. Linteri, with whom she was married for 53 years.

Born in Salem, MA, on December 11, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Franciszek and Cecilia (Ciesinski) Nicgorski.

In addition to her husband,...

Robert Earl Overbaugh

Robert Earl Overbaugh

Mar 26, 2024

Born on December 17, 1931 in Waterbury, CT to Dorothy Pearl and Earl Hunter Overbaugh, “Bob” will be forever remembered as patient, kind, and having an insatiable desire to learn. Always acting with quiet consideration, he was an artist; active church member; classical music lover; and avid reader of history, science, and poetry. 

Earning both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in...

Nancy Carol Stocking Overbaugh

Nancy Carol Stocking Overbaugh

Mar 26, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, Nancy passed away peacefully on January 6, 2024. Her greatest attributes were not just her willingness, but her selfless desire to help others and her devotion to those she loved. Nancy was born on April 7, 1938 in Hartford, CT to Lavinnia Stillman and W. Clark Stocking.

Nancy had a passion for music that...

Elliott W. "Bud" Hawkes

Elliott W. "Bud" Hawkes

Mar 23, 2024

Westford - Elliott W. "Bud" Hawkes, Jr., beloved husband of Judith W. (Frazier) Hawkes,  a resident of Westford passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. He was 91.

Born in Augusta, Maine, Bud was the son of Elliott W. and Edith (Shawler) Hawkes. He was raised on the family dairy farm in Manchester, Maine...

Steven M. Tebbetts

Steven M. Tebbetts

Mar 3, 2024

Steven M. Tebbetts, age 57, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Susan Martin-Tebbetts, with whom he was together for 30 years and married to for 24 years.



Born in Arlington, MA on March 25, 1966, he was the son of the late Gordon L. Tebbetts and Beth A. (Veyette) Tebbetts. Steven attended Nashoba Technical...

Orrin L. Steinhaus, Jr.

Orrin L. Steinhaus, Jr.

Mar 2, 2024

Orrin L. Steinhaus, Jr., 60, of Westford, passed away on March 2, 2024. He was the husband of the late Cheryl (Champey) Steinhaus.

Orrin was born in Lowell on November 16, 1963 and was a son of the late Sandra L. (Bresse) and Orrin L. Steinhaus Sr.

He is survived by his two sisters, Melissa and Wendy Steinhaus; his brother, David Steinhaus and...

Edward J. Dziadzio

Edward J. Dziadzio

Feb 9, 2024

Edward J. Dziadzio, born on August 7, 1933, in Southampton, MA, peacefully passed away on February 9th. He was the beloved son of the late Mary (Dunaj) and Maxie Dziadzio and the cherished brother of the late Maxie Dziadzio, Jr.

Edward's journey in life was full of love, family and dedication. On September 10, 1955, he married the love of his...

Cynthia A. Putnam

Cynthia A. Putnam

Feb 9, 2024

Cynthia A. Putnam, beloved wife of Susan Cormier passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital with her family by her side. She was 63 years old.

Cindy was born in Concord, MA on April 2, 1960, the daughter of Sherry A. (Hill) DeSimone who survives her and the late Elliot P. Putnam.

She spent her childhood in...

Dennis P. Courchaine, Sr.

Dennis P. Courchaine, Sr.

Feb 7, 2024

Dennis P. “Cush” Courchaine, Sr., a lifelong Westford resident, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Lisa M. (Millette) Courchaine, with whom he was married for 35 years.



Dennis was born in Lowell on April 29, 1959 and was the son of Francis Courchaine of Westford and the late Ann...

Sally Potter Benedict

Sally Potter Benedict

Feb 2, 2024

Sally Potter Benedict, passed peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2024 after a long and full life, just shy of her 91st birthday. She was dearly loved and will be missed by her many friends and family.

Sally was born on March 15, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts, daughter of Fred and Anne Potter and grew up in Marblehead. She attended...

Laura Mary Enrico

Laura Mary Enrico

Jan 21, 2024

WESTFORD - Laura Mary Enrico, 72, of Westford passed peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024, surrounded by her family. She is survived and missed greatly by her devoted husband of 43 years Kenny as well as her sons Leo (Jenna) and Sam. She was the proudest grandmother “Gams” to Casey and Brody. She is predeceased by her parents Leo and...

Ellen L. Moore

Ellen L. Moore

Jan 14, 2024

Loving Wife, Mother & Grandmother



Ellen L. Moore, age 80, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. She was the beloved wife of the late Roger W. Moore, until his passing in 2013.



Ellen was born in Houston, TX on November 11, 1943, a daughter of the late Edna (Guernsey) and Eddie Roberts. Upon graduating high school,...

Timothy M. Swinson

Timothy M. Swinson

Jan 10, 2024

Timothy M. “Tim” Swinson passed away unexpectedly at Tufts Medical Center in Boston on January 10, 2024 at the age of 71.

He was born in Gloucester on February 8, 1952, a son to Virginia F. (Rowe) Swinson and the late Howard J. Swinson. He was raised in Gloucester, attending Beeman Memorial and Maplewood Avenue Elementary schools, Central Grammar and...

Doris A. Hopkins

Doris A. Hopkins

Dec 27, 2023

Doris A. (Costello) Hopkins, 76, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Hopkins, Sr. until his passing in 2010.

She was born in Cambridge, MA on July 21, 1947 and was the daughter of the late Katherine (Beaver) and Thomas Costello.

Doris was devoted to her...