Clare Yannacopoulos
May 6, 2026
With heartfelt reverence, we honor the life of Clare Yannacopoulos, a vibrant soul whose spirit was as captivating as her resilience was strong. Born on March 19, 1961, in Boston, MA, Clare's story is one of inspiration and pure joy. A hairstylist by trade, Clare worked for 35 years at Shear Madness in Littleton. Clare found joy in enhancing the...
Wei Shih
May 5, 2026
Dr. Wei Shih史 偉 (1933–2026)
Dr. Wei Shih, 92, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Lowell, MA. He lived a remarkable life characterized by resilience, academic excellence, and a deep devotion to his family. Overcoming early childhood hardships in China, he immigrated to the U.S. and built a highly successful career in education. Alongside his beloved wife, Susan Shih, he...
Robert Eugene Anctil
May 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to Robert Eugene Anctil, a lifelong resident of Littleton, Massachusetts. He passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. He was 92 years old.
Bob was born on September 3, 1933, in Ayer, Massachusetts to Hope Fletcher and Eugene Anctil. From the beginning, he was known simply as “Bob.”
Bob worked tirelessly to cultivate an adventure-rich life....
Beth MacLean
May 2, 2026
Our friend, Beth MacLean, went off to explore the universe after dying tragically in a house fire, which also claimed her beloved dog, Bella on May 2, 2026. She was only 71.
Beth lived in Pepperell and, before that, in Groton, and Tynsboro.
Beth was an independent, talented, and hardworking woman. Although she was the last of her biological family, she built...
Barbara Hale Martin
May 2, 2026
Barbara (Granger) Hale Martin, 85, a longtime resident of Westford, Massachusetts, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, following a short battle with glioblastoma. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to David Martin.
Barbara was born on January 31, 1941, in Colchester, Vermont to Clayton Hale Sr. and Bessie Granger Hale. She was raised and educated...
Eric H. Knight
May 1, 2026
Eric H. Knight, a lifelong technologist and entrepreneur whose work stretched from the early personal-computing era to the first wave of the commercial Internet, and later into Nashville’s music and nightlife community, died of cancer on May 1, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 57.
A Nashville native, Knight showed an extraordinary aptitude for computers from an early age....
Richard Madden
Apr 27, 2026
Richard Madden died peacefully in his sleep on Monday April 27, 2026 at the age of 89. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Mary Anne (Clifford) Madden, his loving children Karen Hanson and husband Warren Waugh, Keith and girlfriend Jennifer Koenig, and Kirsten (Madden) Hoffman and husband Kevin Hoffman. He is a very proud Grampa to...
Thomas Nelson Copeland
Apr 27, 2026
Thomas Nelson Copeland, age 74 and a long-time resident of Shirley, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the devoted husband of 53 years to Patricia E. (McDonald) Copeland.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 8, 1952, Tommy was the son of the late William “Bougie” and Anne F. “Sis” (Gillespie) Copeland. Tommy was raised...
John Louis Costello
Apr 27, 2026
John Louis Costello, 86, of Harvard, formerly of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at The Atrium at Drum Hill. He was born on April 22, 1940, in Boston, MA, to the late Angelo and Evelyn (Giardino) Costello.
John, a proud graduate of Boston Latin High School and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, had a lifelong passion for...
Patrick G. Goddard
Apr 26, 2026
Patrick Goddard, beloved husband of Betsy Goddard, a man who was immensely loved, went home to Paradise on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Patrick was a proud son of Littleton, Massachusetts. He cherished growing up in the town as one of seven siblings. It was in his early years of life in a warm, big family that he cultivated lifelong passions for...