Richard Lee Helsel
Dec 15, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Richard Lee Helsel, affectionately known as “Rick,” a loving, supportive, and dedicated husband, who left this world on December 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Born in Pennsylvania on November 6, 1950, to Arthur and Marion Helsel, Richard made Littleton, Massachusetts his home, where his genuine warmth and steadfast courage touched...
Carol Sweet MacLennan
Dec 13, 2024
Carol Sweet (Moore) MacLennan, aged 94, died peacefully on December 13, 2024 at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Boston on May 24, 1930 to Herbert Carlton Moore and Lillian Sweet Moore, she was raised in Newton, MA, attending Newton High School and Boston University. Upon graduation from BU in 1952, she took a teaching job...
John Wilsey Podlenski
Dec 12, 2024
John Wilsey Podlenski passed away on December 12, 2024, from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Born in 1958, John was raised and educated in Littleton, Massachusetts and graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
After traveling the world in his earlier years, he spent the majority of his career in California working as a Combustion Engineer, climbing smoke stacks testing...
Carolyn Joan Vail
Dec 9, 2024
Carolyn Joan Vail passed away on December 9, 2024, in Littleton, Massachusetts, after a brave battle with cancer and related complications. She was 82 years old.
Carolyn was one of a kind -- extraordinary in every respect. She was born in Hartford, Connecticut.
Carolyn was born with a hearing impairment that was not discovered until she was a toddler. (Her speech was...
Richard Alfred Thibodeau
Dec 8, 2024
Richard Alfred "Dick" Thibodeau age 85 and long-time resident of Westford, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Lowell General Hospital. He was the loving and devoted husband of 60 years to Maureen (Burke) Thibodeau.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 15, 1939, he was the son of the late Camille and Adrienne (Latendresse) Thibodeau. Raised and early educated in...
Gail M. Kaepplein
Dec 8, 2024
Gail M. (Chadbourne) Kaepplein, 87, a 46-year resident of Harvard MA went home on Dec. 8, 2024 following an unexpected and brief battle with lymphoma, joining her beloved husband of 55 years, Howard E. Kaepplein and brothers Kerry and Robert Chadbourne. She is also predeceased by her parents Robert H. Chadbourne and Edith (Walter) Chadbourne of Quincy MA. She is...
Peter Creswell McLaughlin
Dec 7, 2024
Peter Creswell McLaughlin of Ayer, MA passed away peacefully on the evening of December 7, 2024, at the age of 77. He was born in Bristol, CT to the late John and Shirley (Hemond) McLaughlin. Pete was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, friend and grandfather. Pete is survived by his wife Debbie McLaughlin of Ayer, MA, his daughter Lauren...
Thomas J. Canty
Nov 13, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Thomas John Canty, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was surrounded by his family, bathed in sunlight, wrapped in love, with a chorus of tears and laughter heralding his exit.
His final moments mirrored the life he lived: a life filled with...
Karen Talbot
Nov 8, 2024
Karen Talbot, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024, in Groton, Massachusetts, surrounded by family. Born on October 25, 1953, in Wakefield, RI, Karen was known for her generous spirit, thoughtful heart, and unwavering dedication to those she loved.
Karen built a rewarding career as an administrator in the guidance department at Governor Livingston High...
Carolyn Bargoot
Nov 8, 2024
Carolyn Bargoot, born on August 12, 1942, in Somerville, MA, was known to many as a beacon of life's best qualities. With a heart filled with generosity, passion and spirit infused with adventure, Carolyn's presence was a gift to all who knew her. A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, she made Groton her home, creating a life of joy and fulfillment...