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Florine (Santos) Bakke

Florine (Santos) Bakke

Jan 10, 2025

Florine (Santos) Bakke … Loving mother, grandmother, sister

Florine (Santos) Bakke longtime resident of Westford, and Groton, MA, passed away peacefully on Jan 10, 2025 after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born August 21, 1936, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Antonio Santos and Mary (Silva) Santos. She had a rewarding career as a teacher in the...

Christopher M. Nessco

Christopher M. Nessco

Jan 7, 2025

Christopher “Chris” M. Nessco, né Cook, of Leominster, MA, passed away on January 7, 2025, at the age of 33, after a sudden, brief illness. 

Chris was born on June 1, 1991 in Melrose, MA to Kenneth R. Cook and Donna M. Cook, née Boland, and was raised in Chelmsford, MA, where he graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in...

Renald G. Cajolet

Renald G. Cajolet

Jan 2, 2025

We remember Renald “Ron” Guy Cajolet of Westford, MA who passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln, MA. Ron was 94 and was surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on October 21, 1930 in Cambridge, MA son of the late Alphonse Cajolet and Bertha Chandonnet. A common love of dancing brought he...

David W. Crandall, Sr.

David W. Crandall, Sr.

Jan 2, 2025

TYNGSBORO – David W. Crandall, Sr., 55, a Tyngsboro resident who was raised in Dunstable where he lived for most of his life before relocating to Tyngsboro, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Thursday, January 2, 2025 following a courageous battle with ALS. He was the beloved husband of Noreen A. (Reardon) Crandall...

Wallace "Pete" Reid

Wallace "Pete" Reid

Dec 27, 2024

WESTFORD - Wallace “Pete” Reid was born in Sioux Falls, SD, on September 15, 1931. He is survived by his wife, Lois Reid, of Westford and three children: a daughter, Gwenann Reid, and her husband, Jay Higham, of Dallas, TX, a daughter, Karen Mischke and her husband, Steven Mischke of Waltham, and a son, Eric Reid and his wife, Maria...

Lorraine M. Griggs

Lorraine M. Griggs

Dec 17, 2024

Lorraine M. (Caissie) Griggs, a longtime resident of Westford, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024, at the age of 90. Born on March 23, 1934, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Medric and Bernadette (Lemieux) Caissie. Lorraine was predeceased by her beloved husband, Walter E. Griggs, who passed away in 1986.

Lorraine is survived by her...

Eugene D. Jungbluth

Eugene D. Jungbluth

Nov 28, 2024

Eugene Donald “Gene”Jungbluth, 93, of Tyngsborough, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, with his wife of 61 years, Marguerite “Peggy” Jungbluth, by his side.

He was the beloved father to five children: Jeannemarie (Thomas) Padovano, Donna (Edward) Corey, Regina Jungbluth, Stephen Jungbluth and Gregory Jungbluth. He also leaves behind seven cherished grandchildren: Lauren Padovano, Michael (Riley) Padovano, James Padovano, Ian...

John W. Clark

John W. Clark

Nov 26, 2024

John W. Clark, 60, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at his home. Born in Winchester on September 13, 1964 he was the loving father of Kayla, John and Lilian and son of Carol (Lucarelli) Clark of Hudson, NH and the late Walter Clark.

He worked as a foreman for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 17 for most of his...

Lisa P. Tetrault

Lisa P. Tetrault

Nov 23, 2024

Lisa P. (Bushee) Tetrault, 59, of Westford, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, November 23, 2024. She was the devoted wife of her best friend Barry J. Tetrault for 34 years. Born on July 24, 1965, in Medford, Lisa was the daughter of the late James Bushee and Jeannette (MacDonald) Bushee of Woburn, who survives her.

In addition to her...

Betty Wei Peh-T'i Liu

Betty Wei Peh-T'i Liu

Nov 4, 2024

Dr. Betty Peh-T'i Wei, PhD passed away peacefully with her family at the age of 94 in Westford, MA. Born in Nanjing, Betty and her siblings joined her parents in New York in 1947, where her father represented China at the United Nations. Betty and her husband of 64 years, Richard Meung-ta Liu (1930-2021) lived with their family across the...

John Barry Wells

John Barry Wells

Oct 22, 2024

John Barry Wells, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Beth Virginia (Mellott) Wells, until her passing in 2014.

Son of the late Milton and Helen (Slick), he was born June 2, 1936 and raised in Pennsylvania. He graduated from the United States Merchant Marine Academy at King’s Point, NY...

Thomas E. Nielson

Thomas E. Nielson

Oct 17, 2024

Thomas E. Nielson, age 52, died on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at home surrounded by family. He was the beloved husband of Erin (Fitch) Nielson and proud father of T. Graham, Maggie and Skylar (nee Lorelei.)

Tom was born in New Britain, CT on September 21, 1972, the son of Linda (Wood) Nielson of Wethersfield, CT and the late Thomas W....

Beverly A. Smutzer

Beverly A. Smutzer

Oct 13, 2024

On Sunday morning, October 13, 2024, Beverly “Bev” Smutzer passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her Bible on her nightstand, cards from loved ones from the Chelmsford, MA congregation on her bedroom walls and a mystery novel on her table.

Serving others for over sixty years as a full-time volunteer minister sharing good news about God’s heavenly government which will...

Dorothy E. Hall

Dorothy E. Hall

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy E. (Harrington) Hall said her final goodbyes to her family and friends on Friday, October 11, 2024. She was the widow of the late Philip G. Hall of Graniteville, Westford.

She was born in Greenfield, MA on August 10, 1925 to the late Avery Sr. and Rose (Herzig) Harrington. She had lived in Westford for over 50 years.

She was...

Joseph A. Cantin

Joseph A. Cantin

Sep 29, 2024

Joseph A. Cantin, 65, died after battling a few years of declining health, on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the son of the late Alice D. (Landry) and Alexander G. Cantin.

He was born on October 2, 1958 in Lowell and raised and educated in Groton. He worked many years as a custodian for the Westford...

Cindy L. Spurrell

Cindy L. Spurrell

Sep 28, 2024

Beloved Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt & Friend

Cindy L. (Graves) Spurrell, age 66, a resident of Nashua, NH, beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt and cherished friend to many passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH, after a courageous battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Cindy was born in Groton,...

Linda P. Eldredge

Linda P. Eldredge

Sep 27, 2024

Linda P. (Iwanski) Eldredge, 69, died unexpectedly on September 27, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Richard M. Eldredge for 24 years.

Born in Somerville on July 12, 1955 she was the daughter of the late Stasia (Grynkiewicz) and Chester “Chet” Iwanski. She attended school in Somerville and was a graduate of Matignon Cambridge High School...

Joan M. Chipchak

Joan M. Chipchak

Sep 25, 2024

Joan M. (Shickluna) Chipchak, age 94, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Chipchak, until his passing in 2008.

She was born in Buffalo, NY on September 9, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Rose (Dietrich) and Carlisle Shickluna. Prior to retirement, Joan worked...

Lena M. DeFelice

Lena M. DeFelice

Sep 21, 2024

WESTFORD - Lena M. (English) DeFelice, 96, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Anthony “Tony” DeFelice who passed in 1999.

Lena was born on August 20, 1928 in Watertown, MA, a daughter of the late Ennio and Carmella (Carbone) English.

She had...

Peter J. Hemingway

Peter J. Hemingway

Sep 18, 2024

Peter J. Hemingway, 62, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. He was the beloved husband of 38 years to Christina (Sica) Hemingway.

He was born in New Bedford, MA on January 10, 1962 and was the son of the late Elizabeth (Scully) and Vincent Hemingway.

Peter earned undergraduate and master’s degrees from Babson College and spent his career working in finance...

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