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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nancy F. Wyman

Nancy F. Wyman

Sep 3, 2012

Nancy F. Wyman, 68, of Westford passed away September 3, 2012 after battling a brief illness. She was the wife of Buzzy Wyman. Nancy was born January 9, 1944, in Medford, daughter to the late Melvin E. and Eleanor F. (Anderson) Wilson. In her free time Nancy enjoyed reading, outdoors, Bible study, and most of all spending time with her...

Miklos Pasztor

Miklos Pasztor

Aug 24, 2012

Miklos Pasztor, 77, of Westford, passed away August 24, 2012 at his home. He was the husband of the late Annie (Kostechko) Pasztor. Miklos was born in Kemecser, Hungary to the late Karoly and Ilona Pasztor and he was raised and educated there. Upon his arrival in the United States, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, which he served for...

Eileen Van Gemert

Eileen Van Gemert

Aug 24, 2012

Eileen (Kovalchek) Van Gemert, 63, of Westford, MA, died on August 24, 2012 after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis and a brief but fierce battle with cancer. Eileen was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on July 27, 1949 to the late George and Helen (McLean) Kovalchek. Eileen was a graduate of Westford Academy. She was married to Roy Van Gemert...

John Jack J. Kavanagh

John Jack J. Kavanagh

Aug 17, 2012

John "Jack" J. Kavanagh Jr., 52, of Westford, passed away on August 17, 2012 at his home in Westford. Jack was born in Boston, son of John J. and Christine (Dodge) Kavanagh of Sarasota, FL. He was a lifelong resident of Westford, graduating from Westford Academy and UMass Lowell. Jack had a successful career in computer software sales. In his...

Ursula C. Szylvian

Ursula C. Szylvian

Aug 14, 2012

Ursula (Conway) Szylvian, retired RN, of Westford, passed away August 14, 2012. She was the widow of the late Edmund Szylvian who passed away in June 2007. Ursula was born in Lowell, the daughter of the late Lowell Police Captain Owen S. and Madeline (Duplesis) Conway. Ursula graduated from Lowell High School and the St. Johns Hospital School of Nursing....

Stephen R. Bohne

Stephen R. Bohne

Jul 22, 2012

Stephen R. Bohne, age 36, of Westford, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 22, 2012. He was born in Melrose on October 15, 1975, the beloved son of Richard J. and Pamela J. (Kane) Bohne of Westford. Stephen received his education through Westford schools and graduated from Westford Academy in 1993. He continued his education at Worcester Polytechnic Institute where...

Julie P. Jacobson

Julie P. Jacobson

Jul 21, 2012

Mrs. Julie P. (Palmeri) Jacobson, 53, of Westford, formerly of Bedford, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children, after a courageous battle with cancer. For 18 years, she was the beloved wife of Matthew Jacobson. Julie was born in Concord, MA on August 7, 1958, daughter of the late Dominick and Eileen...

Eileen Rita Antonelli

Eileen Rita Antonelli

Jul 19, 2012

Eileen Rita (Finn) Antonelli, age 93, and resident of Westford MA for 67 years, died at Lowell General Hospital on July 19, 2012. She was the widow of Peter Antonelli who died in 2005, to whom she was married for 59 years. Born in Lowell, MA on May 4 1919, she grew up in Lowell, a daughter of the late...

John J. Perry

John J. Perry

Jul 13, 2012

John J. Perry, 64, of Westford, passed away July 13, 2012 at his home. He was the son of the late Alphonse and Helen Perry and Husband of Meredith Perry. John was born, raised, and educated in Somerville MA before moving to Westford in 1976. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, and utilizing his tools while working on cars. Besides his wife...

Mary J. Daly

Mary J. Daly

Jul 2, 2012

Mary (Coffey) Daly, 95, of Westford, MA passed away at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley on Monday, July 2, 2012. Mary lived the majority of her life in Westford. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Cora Coffey and the wife of the late Victor B. Daly. Mary attended the Westford School System, later working at...

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