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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...

James J. Jovenich, M.D.

James J. Jovenich, M.D.

Sep 14, 2024

Carlisle - James J. Jovenich M.D., 83, of Rumney, NH, longtime resident of Carlisle, MA. Surrounded by his family, Jim passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, after an incredibly full life.

Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was the son of the late Irma Nario López. Jim is survived by his beloved partner, Ann Marie McLaughlin, with whom he shared...

Richard "Dick" Barnett

Richard "Dick" Barnett

Sep 12, 2024

Richard "Dick" Barnett passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 12, 2024, on his 85th birthday, completing his "full circle" of life.

Richard was born on September 12, 1939 in Boston, MA and attended Boston public schools, graduating from Boston Technical High School in 1957. In 1961 he graduated from Wentworth Institute of Technology with a Mechanical Engineering degree and then continued...

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...

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