Elfie Echavarri
Jan 8, 2022
After a long, well-lived life that included its fair share of hardship and perseverance, pain and joy, Elfriede Lange Echavarri (Elfie) finally lost the good fight. She was 86.Elfie was a survivor, and if she had a superpower it would've been the sheer strength of her personality that brimmed with optimism, determination and love – traits that allowed her to...
Dan Belanger
Jan 1, 2022
Dan Belanger, age 54, passed away unexpectedly in Gardner on January 1, 2022.Dan was born in Bangor, Maine on June 23, 1967 to the late Donald and Madeline (Lagasse) Belanger. Dan was the happiest when he was outdoors, fishing with his son or spending time with his grandchildren. He had many skills and an amazing work ethic. Dan is survived...
August Echavarri
Dec 30, 2021
At the age of 95, Augusto Bernabe Sanchez Echavarri succumbed to a lifelong battle against time and gravity, more commonly known as old age. Augusto was a man who adored his wife, loved his children and grandchildren, was proud of his Basque heritage and who absolutely obsessed about the quantity of his food and the quality of his drink. Brought...
Roger W. Temple
Dec 27, 2021
Roger Temple of Groton passed away peacefully in his home on the 27th of December, 2021 at the age of 90. Born Roger W. Temple on October 1, 1931 in Stow, OH to Roger M. Temple and Cannie Dearman Temple, he grew up on the family farm and attended Stow High School. He went on to get his Bachelor's Degree...
Peggy E. Steele
Dec 22, 2021
Peggy E. Steele, 87 of Shirley passed away on December 22, 2021 at her home. She was born in Whitewater, Missouri on June 3, 1934, daughter of the late Williams Stephens and Alma Stephens (Bacon).She married James Steele in 1953. They were married for 61 years. With her husband's service in the Army she traveled to Ethiopia, England and spent...
Delores L. (Archambault) May
Dec 13, 2021
Delores L. (Archambault) May, 81 and a longtime Littleton resident passed away peacefully on December 13, 2021. She was the beloved wife of John F. May for over 50 years. Delores was born in Westford on September 27, 1940, a daughter to the late John and Violet (Kemp) Archambault. She attended Pepperell High School where she was a member of...
Mary (Burns) Scriven
Dec 11, 2021
Mary M. Scriven age 89 and longtime resident of Groton passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Bridges assisted living facility in Pembroke. She was the loving wife of the late Lawrence Scriven.Mary was born in Newton, Massachusetts on October 28, 1932, the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Littlefield) Burns. Raised and educated in Newton, Mary...
Donald A. Newcombe
Dec 6, 2021
DUE TO COVID CASES INCREASING, THE PERIOD OF VISITATION ON JANUARY 15, 2022 HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE. Donald Alexander Newcombe died peacefully on December 6, 2021 in Concord, MA. He was born on June 4, 1928 in Melrose, MA to Alexander Scruton Newcombe and Marion Comey Newcombe. Don is known for his perseverance and ability to problem...
M. Eleanor Mendes
Dec 5, 2021
M. Eleanor Mendes, age 93 of Moultonborough, NH and Ayer, MA passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021, peacefully in her sleep. She was the wife of the late John S. Mendes of Arlington.Eleanor was born on June 15, 1928, in Cambridge, MA, the daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Becker) Evans. Raised and educated in Somerville, Ellie graduated...
Marie Arlene Rausa
Nov 27, 2021
Marie Arlene Rausa (Rizzo) died peacefully at home on November 27, 2021, surrounded by her enormous and loud family. Marie was known for her sense of humor, biting wit, and her proclivity for speaking her mind. Marie was born October 12, 1931, and grew up in Somerville, spending memorable summers at Long Lake in Littleton. In 1957 Marie moved to...