David Norman Smith

Jan 9, 2026

David Smith, 64, of Littleton, MA, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Smith; their daughter, Megan Pelley, and her husband, Brendan; his son, Tyler Smith; his parents, Richard and Barbara Smith; his sister, Judy Smith Cutino; and his grandchildren, Miles, Cyprus, and Lachlan.

David attended Worcester Polytechnic Institute where...

Linda L. Lawrence

Jan 9, 2026

Linda L. Lawrence, 79 beloved wife of the late David Lawrence, passed away after a lengthy illness, on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Sterling Village.

Born in Peabody, she is the daughter of the late Philip and Louise (Dluznieski) Falkingham. Linda lived in Peabody in her early years and worked at Logan airport then moved to Alexandria Virginia working in Washington...

Anne H. Lynch

Jan 8, 2026

Jean and I are very sad to tell you that our beloved sister Anne died on January 8, 2026, at the age of 69. I think most of you knew she had been living with cancer, and ultimately, it was complications related to the spread of the cancer that led to her sudden death yesterday in the early morning hours....

Barbara A. Kenney

Jan 4, 2026

On January 4, 2026, the beautiful soul of Barbara Ann Kenney was called home to God after a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was peaceful and surrounded by the love of her family when she passed.

Barbara was born in Providence, RI on November 13, 1967, to her dear parents, Bertha and the late George Sanky, and grew up alongside...

Diane K. Reilly

Dec 28, 2025

Diane K. Simon Reilly passed on Sunday, December 28th, after a brave fight with cancer.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin “Doc” Simon and Lucille “Lou” Beaulieu Simon and cherished daughter-in-law of the late Donald "Don" Reilly and Carol Westerman Reilly. Diane was born the youngest of four daughters in Hanover, NH, on September 10, 1965. Diane graduated...

Sean Patrick O'Sullivan

Dec 28, 2025

Sean Patrick O’Sullivan, age 60, of Acton, Massachusetts, passed away on December 28th. He was born on August 25th, 1965, in Niskayuna, NY, to his parents Joe and Joan. He was raised in Clifton Park, NY, along with his four siblings. His father was an avid bird watcher, so the O’Sullivan’s spent much time hiking and camping in the Adirondack’s...

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...