Gerald Everett Merrill
Jul 12, 2023
Gerald Everett “Jerry” Merrill, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Groton, Massachusetts. He was 79 years old. Gerald was born September 7, 1943, in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine to the late Omar B. Merrill and Kathryn (Decker) Merrill.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife Joan (Newton) Merrill, with whom he celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary...
Barbara Anne O'Connell
Jul 12, 2023
Barbara Anne O'Connell of Groton MA, formerly of Hollis NH and longtime resident of Acton MA, where she raised her family and built a beautiful life, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Emerson Hospital.
Barbara was born on October 29, 1942 in Cambridge MA to the late Joseph Francis Donato and Mary Rita (Gallagher) Donato. Barbara is...
Robert Anders Johnson
Jul 11, 2023
Robert Anders Johnson, formerly of Huntington Station, NY, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2023 in Littleton, MA at the age of 80 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Robert (Bob) was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Margit (Ahlstrom) and Reiner Johnson. He is survived by his brother Allan and wife Judy of Huntington, NY and his...
Sally Eleanor Morton
Jun 30, 2023
Sally Eleanor (Lamport) Morton died June 30, 2023, at home with her husband Steven by her side following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Sally was born on April 4, 1953, to Leonard Willis and Eleanor Lenora (Noy) Lamport. Also known as Sarah when she was young, Sally was raised in Littleton and Townsend with her siblings Rick, Ed,...
Elizabeth R. (Needham) Shaw
Jun 30, 2023
Elizabeth “Beth” Shaw died peacefully in her sleep in Groton, Massachusetts on June 30, 2023 at age 81. Beth was the daughter of the late Clifford and Rauha “Betty” Needham, and the sister of the late Robert “Bert” Needham.
Beth Shaw loved people. Most certainly, she loved her husband of 56 years Robert “Bob” Shaw, her daughters: Jordana, Rebecca...
Michael Kent Johnson
Jun 23, 2023
Michael K. Johnson, 74, of Guilford, CT, passed away unexpectedly while visiting with his son, Ryan J. Johnson in Harvard, MA. Mike was the son of the late Jackie Johnson and Shirley Johnson. He leaves his wife of 52 years, Annalee Johnson.
Mike loved to sing, travel, and spend time with family and his church congregation. He was a...
Edward Conrad Reifenstein, III
Jun 22, 2023
Edward Conrad Reifenstein, III, ”Ted”, 85, died on June 22, 2023 at his apartment in Acton, Massachusetts after a year of declining health. Ted was born in Syracuse NY to Dr. Edward Conrad Reifenstein Jr. and Esther Tilden Reifenstein (later Bush). He spent his childhood in Newton, MA, Oklahoma City, OK and New Rochelle, NY. As an undergraduate at Williams...
James "Jim" Bruce Adelson
Jun 20, 2023
Harvard resident, avid cyclist and hiker, oriental rug collector
James “Jim” Adelson, 70, of Harvard, died unexpectedly at his home on June 20th, 2023. His loved ones will dearly miss such a thoughtful individual, a great listener, and a man devoted to his family. His kindness, compassion, and caring was felt by...
Mary Ann (Shevil) Catalanotto
Jun 20, 2023
Mary Anne (Shevil) Catalanotto age 95 and long-time Littleton resident passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at her residence. She was the wife of the late Louis George Catalanotto who died in 2019.
Born in Granville, New York on February 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Gabriel and Mary Ann (Navrocky) Shevil.
Raised and educated...
Joyce Ann Dressel
Jun 17, 2023
Joyce Ann Dressel, of Littleton Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family and loved ones on June 17, 2023. She was 75 years old.
Joyce was born on September 15, 1947 in St. Louis MO, to Walter Williams and Helen Williams. The oldest of five children, she spent her teen years helping care for her siblings,...