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 as the Assistant Director of...
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 faith, love, and community.
A lifelong...
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...
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 all the games. He also...
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...