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.  

  Richard S. Pacsay November 4, 1953 – May 19, 2019 Richard S. Pacsay, 65 of Ayer passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday May 19, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Doreen (Testa) Pacsay. Family and friends can gather to honor and remember Richard for a period of memorial visitation on Tuesday May 28, 2019 from 4 – 7 PM in the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton. Burial with military honors will be held on Wednesday May 29, 2019 at 10:00 AM in Massachusetts Veteran’s…  

  Carolyn F. (Lopilato) Parenti February 2, 1939 – May 19, 2019 Carolyn Frances (Lopilato) Parenti, Age 80 of Groton formerly of Marlboro passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her residence. Carolyn Frances Lopilato was born in Cambridge, MA on February 2, 1939 a daughter to the late Thomas M. and Helen (Adams) Lopilato. Raised in Woburn, MA and Arlington, MA, Carolyn graduated from Arlington High School. She soon then married and settled in Marlborough, MA where she raised her seven ch…