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 to create innovative instructional television...
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 for the outdoors, Robert was...
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 by her four children, Tracy...
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 plastics manufacturing industry.
She is survived...
Peter James Bouchard
Dec 8, 2025
Peter James Bouchard, a lifelong resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 8, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Ruth (Woods) Bouchard, with whom he shared 66 years of marriage.
Peter was a graduate of Pepperell High School, Class of 1959. Throughout his life, he was known as a hard worker and a...
Allen M. Bowles
Dec 8, 2025
Allen M. Bowles age 80 and long-time resident of Littleton passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Life Care Center of Littleton he was the husband of 47 years to Catherine C. (DeYoung) Corbett Bowles.
Allen was born in Waltham on March 14, 1945, a son of the late Clifford M. and Louise (Hunt) Bowles. Allen graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury High...
Joan B. Gebhardt
Dec 6, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Joan B. Gebhardt, who left us on December 6, 2025, embraced by her family.
Born in Annapolis, MD, on December 2, 1938, Joan was a woman with a quick wit who brought warmth and laughter into our world. She made friends with everyone and was always running...
Pu Cha Lentz
Dec 1, 2025
Pu Cha (Kim) Lentz, age 81, of Groton, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love, on December 1, 2025, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. She was the loving and devoted wife of Charles “Charlie” Lentz, with whom she shared an extraordinary 52 years of marriage.
Born on September 27, 1944, in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, Pu Cha was the...
Valery K. Bykhovsky
Nov 29, 2025
Valery, "Val," K. Bykhovsky, PhD, age 88, of Boxborough, Massachusetts, and formerly of Moscow, Russia, passed away on November 29, 2025, at Emerson Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was the husband of Margarita Bykhovsky (née Shapiro), also of Boxborough.
Born on June 20, 1937, in Moscow, Russia, he was the son of the late Konstantin Pavlinov and Miriam Bykhovskaya. Valery...
Wendell Yamil Roque
Nov 26, 2025
Wendell Roque, of Worcester, MA, passed away on November 26, 2025. For many years, Wendell made his home at Seven Hills, where he was embraced with extraordinary compassion by devoted doctors, nurses, caretakers, and his wonderful roommate, Eric Voss. Their kindness and unwavering care brought him comfort, dignity, and true companionship throughout his life.
Wendell is survived by his mother, Iris...