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Sharon Ilene Martel
Dec 25, 2025
Sharon Ilene Martel, born March 21, 1954, in Claremont, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025. She was a creative and loving soul who left a remarkable imprint on the hearts of all who were fortunate to know her. Ambitious and deeply dedicated, Sharon expressed her talent and creativity through a distinguished career…
Mary Susan Blanchard
Dec 23, 2025
Mary Susan Egan Blanchard, age 95, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.Mary was born on August 19, 1930, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She and her beloved husband of over 50 years, Paul Blanchard, who predeceased her, made their home in Concord, where they raised their family and built a life rooted in…
Nyola E. Vaillancourt
Dec 22, 2025
Nyola (Romanauskas) Vaillancourt, 85, a visionary educator and champion of Lithuanian heritage, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Emerson Hospital.A pioneer in the Chelmsford Public Schools, Nyola helped transform the district’s Special Education department into a national model. In the 1960s, she combined her background in drama with her expertise as a speech pathologist…
Ronald Allen DeCosta
Dec 20, 2025
Ronald Allen DeCosta, age 64, of Acton, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 20, 2025.Ron was born on January 2, 1961, as Ronald Allen Wilson at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Harold D. Wilson and Joyce L. (Gilbar) DeCosta.Ron was an avid Boston Bruins fan and enjoyed watching…
James Lee Croyle
Dec 19, 2025
James Lee Croyle, Sr., passed away on December 19, 2025, surrounded by family in his home in Harvard, Massachusetts. Born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on October 11, 1941, Jim was a force with whom to be reckoned. Always filled with a zest for life and a never-ending drive for success, his life journey was a…
Robert G. Pantzer
Dec 18, 2025
Robert G. Pantzer, born on April 28, 1941 in Staten Island, New York, embraced the world with a spirit of adventure and creativity that never ceased to inspire those around him.Robert, a retired Industrial Engineer, was not only talented in his professional life but was also passionate in his personal pursuits. Known for his love…
Barbara Joyce Rich
Dec 16, 2025
Barbara Joyce Rich, of Groton, MA, born February 8, 1934, passed away on December 16, 2025, after sustaining severe injuries in a car accident. At 91 and ¾, she was still loving her work as a dedicated Parent Advocate and talented Yoga Teacher. Barb worked enthusiastically in both capacities until her final days.Barbara is survived…
Agnes C. Schieber
Dec 14, 2025
Agnes C. Schieber, age 100, passed away on December 14, 2025, in Acton, Massachusetts. The daughter of Rose (Char) Mau and Raymond Mau, she was born on November 6, 1925, in Honolulu, Hawaii, where she was raised with her six siblings. Despite living through the Depression years, Agnes recalled fond memories of her family life…
Margaret Mary Quill
Dec 14, 2025
Margaret Mary Quill age 71 and life-long resident of Worcester, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Mary (Burke) Quill.Margaret was born in Worcester, Massachusetts on April 3, 1954, and graduated from Doherty Memorial High School. She worked for many years as a molder in the…
Christina Whorf Farrar
Dec 13, 2025
Christina (Tina) Whorf Farrar, age 94 of Shirley, went home to Jesus Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was just 2 weeks shy of her 95th birthday. She passed surrounded by her family.Christina was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on December 30th 1930, daughter of the late Paul…
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