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Marie J. Smith
Jul 9, 2025
Marie J. Smith, was a resilient and dedicated woman whose life was a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Born in the beautiful country of France on August 31, 1931, Marie's journey of 93 years led her to touch countless lives with her radiating warmth, love, and support. Marie was a steadfast homemaker,…
Daniel Anthony O'Connor
Jul 2, 2025
Daniel Anthony O’Connor III, of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away on July 2, 2025, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 74.Born in Troy, New York in 1951, Daniel led an extraordinary life filled with devotion to his work, his hobbies, and above all, his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49…
David A. Welch, Sr.
Jul 2, 2025
Ashburnham, MA: Devoted husband, father, and family man, David A. Welch died unexpectedly on July 2, 2025, during one of his beloved biking sojourns.David was raised in Acton, Massachusetts. He enjoyed playing with his siblings, riding his banana-seat bike, fishing, driving an aged tractor, having lots of lively dogs, and building tree forts in the…
Marcia Ann White
Jul 1, 2025
Marcia Ann White, 88, passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Acton on July 1, 2025 after a short time on hospice. Marcia was born on August 4, 1936 to her late parents Warren W. White, and Ruth (Patterson) White. She attended Groton High School in the 1950’s, working in both manufacturing, and later…
Alford Dyson Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
It is with deep love and sorrow, we share the passing of our dad, Alford Dyson Jr. — a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend — who left us peacefully at the age of 88.Alford shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Edda, whom he lovingly called “Sweetie.” Together, they built a…
Robert Shaw, Jr.
Jun 27, 2025
Robert “Bob” Shaw, Jr. died peacefully in Groton, Massachusetts, on June 27, 2025, just two days short of his 88th birthday.The son of the late Esther (Macneir) Shaw and Robert Shaw, Sr., Bob was a one-of-a-kind character who spoke in a vernacular limited to a population of one (a winnebago was a “moose-of-a-hog,” his daughters…
John Earle Wilhelm
Jun 23, 2025
John E. Wilhelm, age 85, of Harvard, passed away peacefully the morning of June 23, 2025, at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, Massachusetts. He was the loving husband of 61 years to Janet U. Wilhelm.John was born on March 21, 1940, a son of the late John E. Wilhelm and M. Evelyn Peterson…
Beverly Ann Lynch
Jun 16, 2025
Beverly Ann (Griffin) Lynch, affectionately known as “Mammy”, and a longtime resident of Littleton, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert E. Lynch, who passed away in 1995.Beverly was born on September 5, 1939, in Charlestown. Her parents, Milton and Frances…
Ellen Truitt Hargraves
Jun 15, 2025
Ellen Truitt Hargraves: A Life of Love, Grace, and Enduring LegacyEllen Truitt Hargraves' long and courageous journey came to a peaceful close on Sunday, June 15th. After years of neurological decline, her body—worn from countless battles—finally found rest. Yet as her strength faded, her spirit grew ever more luminous. She left this world surrounded by…
Edward S. Bretschneider
Jun 12, 2025
In the quiet town of Littleton, Massachusetts, a beacon of adventure, creativity, resilience, and love dimmed with the passing of Edward Bretschneider on June 12, 2025. Born on January 2, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Edward, affectionately known as Ed, was a beloved husband, brother, and friend, whose zest for life and unwavering spirit touched…
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