Joan Walkley Cole January 4, 1936 – September 7, 2019 Joan Walkley Cole age 83 and long-time Littleton resident passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Life Care Center of Littleton. She was the loving and devoted wife of the late Clement “Clemmie” Cole. Joan Walkley was born in Bridgeport, CT on January 4, 1936 a daughter of the late William Thomas and Margaret Alicia (Morey) Walkley. She is survived by her son, Craig Cole and his wife Colleen of Westminster, MA and grand daught…

  Margaret Ann (Woodside) Dailey November 23, 1946 – September 4, 2019 Margaret “Peggy” Ann (Woodside) Dailey age 72 of Westford formerly of Pepperell passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at her residence. Margaret Ann was born in Augusta, Maine on November 23, 1946 a daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Messer) Woodside. Raised in Pepperell, she enjoyed swimming, ice skating, participating in Girl Scouts and caring for horses. Peggy worked for Bemis Bag and Sterilite…

  Lorraine Averill Leonard December 12, 1949 – August 31, 2019 Lorraine Averill Leonard, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday August 31, 2019 surrounded by her three children. Lorraine was born on Martha’s Vineyard in 1949, the youngest daughter of the late Preston Averill Sr. and Eileen (Dubuque) Averill. Lorraine is survived by her children Robert Leonard of Pembroke, MA, Tracy Leonard of Groton, MA, and Kenneth Leonard of Kensington, NH, as well as her daughters-in-law N…

  Ann Marie Perreault August 24, 1954 – August 25, 2019 Ann Marie (Bartoshevich) Perreault age 65 of Littleton passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was the devoted wife of 29 years to Richard E. Perreault. Born in Newton, MA in 1954 a daughter of the late Peter and Catherine Bartoshevich. Raised and educated in Newton she graduated from Newton South High School. She later attended and graduated from MassBay Community C…

  Robin Lee Wilkes April 13, 1966 – August 25, 2019 Robin Lee Wilkes, 53, of Littleton passed away on Sunday August 25, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital. She was the loving wife of 18 years of George A. Wilkes. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Robin for a memorial service on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King street, Littleton. Robin’s full obituary to follow.  

  Carol Anne (Cooper) Webb June 12, 1940 – August 23, 2019 Carol Anne (Cooper) Webb age 79 of Northwood, NH formerly of Bow, NH and Harvard, MA passed away peacefully on August 23, 2019 at Concord Hospital in Concord, NH. Carol Anne Cooper was born in Lynn, MA on June 12, 1940 a daughter of the late Henry and Beatrice (Greenwood) Cooper. Raised and educated in Harvard, MA she graduated from The Bromfield School class of 1958. She later attended Boston General Hospital School of Nursing C…

  James C. Ryan October 12, 1942 – August 21, 2019 James C. Ryan, age 76 of Littleton, formerly of Framingham, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of 55 Years to Carol A. (Caruso) Ryan. Married in 1964, they settled in Framingham to raise their loving family. Jim worked for many years as a Master Electrician with IBEW, Local Union 103, in Boston. He took great pride as a talented and respected electrician working on numerous…  

  Robert Brown December 19, 1945 – August 16, 2019 Robert Brown, 73 and a long time Groton resident passed away peacefully on August 16, 2019 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer. He was the devoted husband of Patricia Squires-Brown for over 37 years. Robert was born in Detroit, MI on December 19, 1945, a son to the late Kenneth and Jeanette (Carlisle) Brown. He honorably served his country in the US Army and went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from University of Michigan. An avid…  

  John Allen Ball December 8, 1935 – August 6, 2019 John Allen Ball, MIT/Harvard Astrophysicist, age 83, died August 6, 2019, of complications resulting from Alzheimer’s Disease. He died peacefully at home in Harvard, Massachusetts, surrounded by family. John was born in 1935 in Ravenna, Nebraska. He graduated from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1957 with a BSEE. Having participated in ROTC in college, John served for two years as a lieutenant in the US Air Force, stationed at…  

  Douglas “Butch” Atkins Lawrence October 22, 1942 – August 8, 2019 Douglas Atkins Lawrence, age 76 and longtime resident of Groton, Ma, passed away peacefully on Thursday August 8, 2019 at the Keystone Rehabilitation & Nursing center in Leominster, Ma after his battle with long term illness. He was born in Ayer, Ma on October 22, 1942, the third son of Thomas S. and Helen D.(Yapp) Lawrence. He was raised and early educated in Groton and later graduated from Lowell Trade H.S. in 1961…

  Mary Josephine Bolger September 1, 1928 – August 8, 2019 Mary J. Bolger, age 90, of Littleton passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at her home. She was the beloved wife of the late Colonel John M. Bolger. Mary Josephine Calhoun was born on September 1, 1928, daughter of the late Edward and Josephine Calhoun. Raised and educated in Pensacola, Florida and Atlanta, Georgia, she graduated from Fulton County high school and matriculated at the University of Georgia, studying a…

  Mark P. Hoffman October 31, 1950 – August 5, 2019 Mark P. Hoffman passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on August 5, 2019 at his brother Dan’s house in Groton. He was 68 years old. Mark was born in Ayer, MA on Halloween, 1950 to the late Francis and Virginia Hoffman. Mark was a graduate of Groton High School class of 1968. After high school he traveled (bummed) around Europe for a year before settling in the Seattle, Washington area where he has lived for nearly 45 years. He…  

  Susan Theresa Gordon August 4, 1960 – August 5, 2019 Susan Theresa (Milani) Gordon age 59, passed on Monday August 5, 2019, peacefully and surrounded by her husband and four children after a long battle with illness. Susan was born in Quincy, MA on August 4, 1960, a daughter of the late Alseo J. Milani and survived by her Mother Evelyn Milani of Pepperell, MA. Susan’s greatest accomplishment in life, as she would say, were her four children and in recent years, three grandchildren. She is…  

  Eve Caroline (Proto) Rempelakis August 2, 1928 – August 3, 2019 Eve Caroline (Proto) Rempelakis age 91 of Littleton formerly of Concord passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Care Dimensions Hospice Residence in Lincoln. She was the beloved wife of Emmanuel J. Rempelakis. Eve Caroline Proto was born in Somerville, MA on August 2, 1928 a daughter of the late Donato P. and Pearl H. (Merritt) Proto. She attended and graduated from Boston City Hospital Nursing Program. She h…

  Lois Jane Trepanier February 1, 1947 – July 27, 2019 Lois Jane Trepanier, age 72, passed away in her beloved home in Littleton. Lois was born in Somerville, MA on February 1, 1947 a daughter of the late Arthur H. and Alice (Stowell) Trepanier The Trepaniers moved to Littleton when Lois was baby. Her father and her uncle built their homes next door to one another, and Lois grew up surrounded by family. She attended St. Mary’s in Ayer through grammar school and graduated from Littleton High…  

  Peter M. Beagen November 24, 1945 – July 27, 2019 Peter Beagen, 73 and a longtime resident of Littleton, MA, passed away on July 27, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mary Ellen (Hanright) Beagen who passed in 2001. Peter was the past president of the Nashoba Sportsman Club, was passionate about flying and piloting his Beechcraft Musketeer, and was known for his unique sense of humor and his love for fireworks. Peter was an accomplished woodworker and spent hours refinishing pieces for…  

  Gary Richard Coupal January 6, 1957 – July 13, 2019 Gary Richard Coupal, age 62, of Athol formerly of Littleton passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was the husband of Vera. Born in Littleton, MA, he was the son of Jean Ellen Champagne and the late Arthur Richard Coupal. He attended Littleton Schools and was very active in a number of organizations community-wide throughout his childhood and teen years. In Littleton, he was well-known and well-loved and he always called Littleton…

  Virginia M.(Strong) Kimball June 28, 1940 – July 18, 2019 Virginia Marie Kimball, 79 of Westford, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on the evening of July 18, 2019. Ginny was born on June 28, 1940 to Bethany June Strong and John Donovan Strong in Los Angeles, CA. Ginny is survived by her husband of 58 years, Dean, and nine children: Cheryl Kimball (and husband Robert Keegan), Laurence Kimball, Lucia Kimball (and husband Peter Kimball), Mary Lou Brown (and husband Sha…

  Stephen Daniel DiTullio April 12, 1954 – July 16, 2019 Stephen Daniel DiTullio age 65 of Littleton passed away, on Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving wife and children. Born in Weymouth on April 12, 1954 he was the loving son of the late Vincent M. and Virginia M. (Riley) DiTullio. Raised and educated in Weymouth, Stephen was a graduate of Weymouth South High School (’72) and Bridgewater State College (’77). For the last 39 years…  

  Marion R. (Wyman) Rooney March 27, 1926 – July 17, 2019 Marion R. (Wyman) Rooney, aged 93, of Littleton (formerly of Wilmington and Tuftonboro, NH) died peacefully on July 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Jerome. Marion grew up in Winchester and graduated from Winchester Publics Schools. Marion and Jerome married in May of 1949 and raised their 3 boys in Wilmington and Littleton, MA. Together, for many years, they ran The Country Cra…

  Joan A. (Corbett) Geldart September 23, 1942 – July 14, 2019 Joan A. (Corbett) Geldart, of Ayer and former longtime Littleton resident passed away unexpectedly at home on July 14, 2019. She was 76 years old. Joan was born on September 23, 1942, a daughter to the late George and Evelyn (Nowlin) Corbett. Joan was raised in Arlington and later moved to Littleton where she raised her family. She was employed for many years as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant at Newbury Court in Concord and in…

  Haibin “Ben” Huang October 1, 1959 – July 12, 2019 Ben Huang, PhD., passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 59 years old. Ben was born and raised in Xi’an, China. He moved to Tampa, Florida in 1992, where he married Mengqiu (Nancy) Zheng. They then started a family and had three kids and two dogs. In 2011, the Huang family relocated to Acton, Massachusetts. Ben championed his childrens’ education: he spent countless hours bolstering their…  

  Joan Geldart September 23, 1942 – July 14, 2019 Joan A. (Corbett) Geldart, of Ayer and former longtime Littleton resident passed away peacefully at home on July 14, 2019. She was 76 years old. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Joan at a graveside service which will be held on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Westlawn Cemetery, 7 New Estate Road Littleton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lowell Human Society. 951 Broadway St, Lowell,…  

  John G. Mendonca, Sr. March 25, 1945 – July 10, 2019 John G. Mendonca, Sr. age 74 of Littleton formerly of Lowell passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at the Health Alliance Clinton Hospital following a lengthy illness. John was born in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal on March 25, 1945 the son of the late Manuel Viera and Maria Elisa Furtado-Resendes Mendonca. John and his family moved to the United States in 1958 and settled in Lowell. He married and lived in Groton, Townsend, Tewk…

  Gerard Armand Pare September 24, 1924 – June 24, 2019 Gerard “Jerry” Armand Pare age 94 of Littleton formerly of Lowell passed away peacefully on Monday, June 24, 2019 at the Apple Valley Center in Ayer with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 52 years to Helen Frances (Milne) Pare. Born in Lawrence on September 24, 1924 he was the youngest of 13 to the late Joseph and Delia (Lebrecque) Pare, both Canadian immigrants. Jerry was raised and educated in Lawrence. He…  

  Ashley B. Packard September 9, 1956 – June 22, 2019 Ashley B. Packard, 62 and a long time Ayer resident passed away on Saturday June 22, 2019. He was the son of Bernice (Ellis) Packard and the late Richard F. Packard Sr. Ashley was born in Baltimore, MD on September 9, 1956, the youngest of four children. Ashley’s early life was full of adventure as the family relocated many times. When Ashley was 10 the family settled in Littleton, a place they would call home. Ashley attended Littlet…

  Richard Lee Ellicks April 18, 1927 – June 19, 2019 Richard Lee Ellicks, 92, of Haines City, FL peacefully went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. Richard was born on April 18, 1927 in Morristown, NJ. He raised his family with his wife in Point Pleasant, NJ. Loving husband, father and grandfather; survived by his children, Kim (Ellicks) Center and son-in-law, Mark Center; Kris Ellicks and daughter-in-law, Michele Ellicks; and Leanne (Ellicks) Capobianco and son-in-law, Jim…  

  Richard Edward Soar February 11, 1969 – June 16, 2019 Richard Edward Soar, age 50, of Shirley, MA passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at Emerson Hospital in Concord surrounded by his loving family. Born in Concord on February 11, 1969, Richard was the son of Carol Helen (Laskowsky) Soar and Robert B. Soar Sr. Raised and educated in Maynard, Richard graduated from Assabet Valley Technical High School in 1988. Richard went on to work 16 years at the Shirley Water Department as water…  

  Marie B. (Keohane) Finnegan January 28, 1931 – June 14, 2019 Marie B. (Keohane) Finnegan, a long-time resident of Harvard, passed away on June 14, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Marie, born on January 28, 1931 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, to John Stephen Keohane and Mary Agatha (Swan) Keohane, was the seventh of nine children. Marie is preceded in death by her husband, Laurence M. Finnegan, to whom she was married for sixty-one years. Marie grew up in Newton, Massachusetts …

  Lois Delaney Bartkus d: June 14, 2019 Lois Delaney Bartkus age 82 of Littleton passed away peacefully with her loving and devoted family by her side on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Rivercrest Deaconess Long-Term Care facility in Concord. She was the beloved wife of the late Walter E. Bartkus who died January 18, 2019. Born in Waltham, MA Lois was the daughter of the late Bernard Delaney and Elizabeth (Flaherty) Delaney. She was raised and educated in Waltham graduating from Saint…  

  John Kenneth Holmer, Jr. March 14, 1960 – June 11, 2019 John Kenneth Holmer, Jr, 59 of Littleton, died suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was a son of John (Sr.) and Barbara Jean (Kimball) Holmer. John was born March 14, 1960 in Ayer, MA and resided in Littleton and surrounding area his entire life. He graduated from Littleton High School in 1978 and earned his bachelor’s degree in business from the University of Maine at Presque Isle in 1983. At UMaine, he played ice hockey, wrest…

  Jacqueline Ann Plourde December 23, 1937 – June 2, 2019 Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann (Vincent) McKelvie Plourde age 81 of Littleton, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on June 2, 2019 at Emerson Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was the wife of her loving husband of 33 years James W. Plourde of Littleton and was predeceased by her beloved first husband of 24 years Alton “Bruce” McKelvie. She is also survived by Barney, their very spoiled Schnauzer to whom she wa…

  Neil Bauer August 3, 1946 – May 29, 2019 Walter Neil Bauer, age 72 of Acton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Ricky Ann (Hofmann) Bauer. Along with his wife he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Aufiero and husband Jeffrey, Valerie Bauer Gore and husband Jeffrey, all of Acton, his grandsons Matthew and Jake Aufiero, and…  

  Walter Neil Bauer August 3, 1946 – May 29, 2019 W. Neil Bauer, age 72 of Acton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Massachusetts General Hospital with his loving family by his side following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was the beloved husband of Ricky Ann (Hofmann) Bauer. Along with his wife he is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Aufiero and husband Jeffrey, Valerie Bauer Gore and husband Jeffrey, all of Acton, his grandsons Matthew and Jake Aufiero, and…  

  Claire Mary (Lee) Germain July 20, 1929 – May 25, 2019 Claire Mary (Lee) Germain age 89 of Westford (formerly of Burlington) passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston on July 20, 1929 she was the daughter of Irish immigrants to the late Matty and Mary (Hughes) Lee. Raised and educated in Boston Claire graduated from Notre Dame high school. Claire married and settled in Burlington where she raised her loving family. Claire had a wonderful spirit for…  

  John Reynold Sousa, Sr. December 30, 1939 – May 22, 2019 John Reynold Sousa, Sr. age 79 of Littleton formerly of Melrose and Stoneham passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Care Dimensions Hospice Facility in Lincoln. Born in Providence, Rhode Island on December 30, 1939 he was the son of Virgil and Irene (Marcotte) Sousa. Raised in the Boston area John graduated from Boston Technical High School. He later enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served his country during…

  Michael J. Andrews July 15, 1948 – May 23, 2019 Michael J. Andrews, 70 of Westford passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday morning, May 23, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Joanne (Giamo) Andrews. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Michael on Thursday morning May 30, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM in St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish, 107 North Main Street, Westford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the church at 10:00 AM….  

  John J. Troupe May 28, 1928 – May 20, 2019 John J. Troupe, a longtime Littleton resident passed away peacefully on May 20, 2019. He was the husband of the late June (Belmont) Troupe who passed away in 2012. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember John for a memorial service at 11:00 AM on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at the Congregational Church of Littleton, 330 King Street, Littleton. A luncheon and celebration of John’s life will be held at the church hall immediately…  

  Paul J. Curtin November 11, 1939 – May 21, 2019 Paul J. Curtin, 79 and a longtime Littleton resident passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 21, 2019. He was the devoted husband of Mildred T. (LaFemina) Curtin. Services for Paul are currently pending. Paul’s obituary to follow.