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Robert C. DeVincentis

Robert C. DeVincentis

Aug 8, 2017

Robert C. DeVincentis, originally of Watertown, and a longtime resident of Westford, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Robert served as a Second Lieutenant in the Army National Guard, became a member of the American Legion Post 159, AM Vets Post 447 and Franco American Club.

Robert started his career as an electrician at Polaroid, before...

Michael Ralph Carey

Michael Ralph Carey

Jul 18, 2017

WESTFORD - Michael Ralph Carey, age 65, passed away on July 18, 2017 after a long, brave battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Andrea E. (Lord) Carey with whom he would have celebrated 30 years of marriage on August 15th, 2017.Mike was born in Lowell on August 28, 1951, a son of the late John and Geraldine...

Eva Nesmith Brown

Eva Nesmith Brown

Jul 8, 2017

Eva L. Nesmith Brown, age 81, passed peacefully July 8, 2017 at Westford House. She was the widow of Guy N. Brown who passed in 2013.She was born in Westford December 7, 1935, daughter of the late Julia (Beskalo) and George Linwood Nesmith Sr.Eva was born and raised in the Graniteville section of Westford, graduated fromWestford Academy in 1953 and...

David A. Pherson

David A. Pherson

Jul 3, 2017

WESTFORD - David A. Pherson, age 66, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017 after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Janette (Rama) Pherson for forty-two years. Prior to his retirement, Dave was employed in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry for thirty-three years. He was very dedicated to his career, working to ensure pharmaceutical drug safety. Dave loved...

Kenneth R. Campbell

Kenneth R. Campbell

Jun 24, 2017

Kenneth R. Campbell, age 83, a residentof Lowell for over 26 years, formerly of Westford, died on Saturday, June 24, 2017 atWillow Manor following a brief unexpected illness. He was husband of the late Virginia M. (Coleman) Campbell who died in 2010.He was born in Coleville, WA onApril 19, 1934, son of the late Elbert & Helen (Linderman) Campbell. He...

Suzanne Muzzey Seminara

Suzanne Muzzey Seminara

Jun 16, 2017

Suzanne Audra (Muzzey) Seminara, 39, passed away June 16, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. While her family is devastated by her loss, we are thankful she is free of pain and suffering.Suzy was born May 1, 1978 in Laconia, NH to Robert & Loretta Muzzey. She grew up in Wentworth, NH, graduated from Plymouth Regional High School, Lafayette...

Cherie A. Ashford

Cherie A. Ashford

Jun 15, 2017

WESTFORD - Cherie A, (Erickson) Ashford, age 40, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home in Westford surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of John J. Ashford.She was born in Attleboro on August 22, 1976, a daughter of Deborah (Fernald) Erickson of Attleboro and the late Richard...

Clement Grover Hightower

Clement Grover Hightower

Jun 14, 2017

NASHUA, NH - Clement Grover Hightower, age 93,of Nashua, formerly of Naples FL and Lowell,passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Merrimack, NH after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Claire L. (Lucas) (Teresko) Hightower.He was born in Capitan, NM on Sept. 28, 1923, son of the late Perry and Julia (Artiaga) Hightower. For 12 years,...

Andrew D. Pilla

Andrew D. Pilla

Jun 2, 2017

WESTFORD - Andrew D. Pilla, age 57, passed away on Friday, June 2, 2017 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Andy is the son of the late Eleanor (Moulla) Pilla and younger brother of the late Mark Pilla. He is survived by his loving wife of thirty one years, Lori (Mietzner) Pilla; his daughter, Stacey Pilla and his grandson...

Paul F. Smith

Paul F. Smith

May 16, 2017

NASHUA, NH - Paul F. Smith, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Mass General Hospital in Boston. For forty eight years, he was the beloved husband of Rita L. (Stanley) Smith.He was born in Medford on November 2, 1943, the son of the late Roland and Sally Smith. Paul was a resident of Nashua, NH...

Mary Therese Kuprevich

Mary Therese Kuprevich

May 13, 2017

Mary Therese "Terry" (Hanson) Kuprevich, age 63, a lifelong residentof Westford, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 ather residence following a courageous battle with cancer. For 43 years, she was thebeloved wife of Joseph J. Kuprevich. She was born in Westford onAug. 22, 1953, daughter of the late Rene & Vivian (Cote) Hanson. She grew up in the family home...

Holden Barrett Ellis

Holden Barrett Ellis

May 8, 2017

WESTFORD - Holden Barrett Ellis, 19, of Westford, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 8, 2017 from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident in Westford. He was the beloved son of Jonathan B. Ellis and Nancy A. Barrett and brother of Amelia Ellis and Charlotte Ellis, his twin sister. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a graveside service...

Diane Birch Kingsbury

Diane Birch Kingsbury

Apr 21, 2017

Diane Birch Kingsbury of Westford MA, age 88, died on April 21, 2017 with her family by her side. Diane is survived by her sons David, Ben, John (Evelyn), and Daniel (Caitriona and children Aoife, Owen and Clara) of Massachusetts, her daughter Sarah Ehinger (Bob and children Kate, Caroline and Andrew) of New Jersey and her sister-in-law Peggy Birch of...

Neal Benoit

Neal Benoit

Apr 15, 2017

WESTFORD - The world lost a beautiful soul on Saturday April 15th. Neal Benoit, 29, was born on June 9, 1987 in Concord, Massachusetts. He was a son of the late Neal Benoit and Sheri (Devincentis) Benoit.Neal’s family and friends will always remember his beautiful smile and his ability to make everyone laugh. He worked as an electrician for many...

Stacey Marie Milius

Stacey Marie Milius

Mar 27, 2017

*UPDATED: DAY OF SERVICE CHANGED DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER*Groton, MA - Stacey Marie Milius of Groton, MA and Farmingville, NY died on March 27, 2017 at Brigham and Women’s hospital in Boston after a four month battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. She was surrounded by her family and friends. Stacey was 22 years old.

Born on June 4, 1994 in West...

John A. Pietras

John A. Pietras

Mar 27, 2017

GROTON - John A. Pietras, age 94, passed away at his Groton home on March 27, 2017. He was born on his family farm in Groton on May 5, 1922 to Andrew and Catherine (Haberski) Pietras. He graduated from Groton High School in 1940.

In 1942, he chose to serve his country in WWII as a paratrooper in the 509 Parachute...

Conrad C. Tu

Conrad C. Tu

Mar 24, 2017

WESTFORD - Conrad C. Tu, age 89, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Westford House after a long illness. He was the husbandof the late Margaret Y. Tu who passed away June 10, 2013.He was born in Taiwan on October 24, 1927.He was a resident of Westford for fifteen years and was formerly ofHackettstown, NJ.Conrad was a computer...

Lorraine M. Devine

Lorraine M. Devine

Mar 15, 2017

N. CHELMSFORD - Lorraine M. (Murray) (Carlo) Devine, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her home in Chelmsford after a long illness.She was born in Cambridge, MA on May 22, 1941, daughter of the late Walter and Antoinette (Fredette) Murray. Lorraine was educated in Lexington Public Schools and graduated from Rose Hawthorne High School in Concord...

Paulette D. Kalagher

Paulette D. Kalagher

Mar 8, 2017

ATKINSON, NH - Paulette Denise (St. Onge) Kalagher of Bonita Springs, FL and Wells, ME died suddenly at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston in the presence of her family on March 8, 2017. She was 68 years old.

Born on August 17, 1948, Paulette grew up in Westford, MA in a large, bustling family.Paulette attended local schools then...

Mary J. Winkle

Mary J. Winkle

Mar 6, 2017

ASHBY - Mary J. (Panneton) Winkle, age 97, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Bernard A. Winkle who died in 2000.She was born in Canada on April 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Thomas and Clara (Bastarache)...

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