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Elaine E Pappaconstantinou - December 06, 1931 - April 29, 2024

Departed: 04/29/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Elaine (Brooks) Pappaconstantinou passed away on April 29, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital at the age of 92. She was the beloved wife of the late William “Bill” N. Pappaconstantinou.

She was born on December 6, 1931 in Laconia, NH and was the daughter of the late Harry R. and Dora (LaPierre) Brooks.

Elaine was an avid crafter. In her younger years, she held sewing classes from her home. She made cheerleader and baton twirler uniforms, and enjoyed quilting, knitting, crocheting and all kinds of needlework. She was a craft teacher at the Methuen Senior Center where she shared her love of crocheting, cross stitch, needlepoint and a very unique art of Brazilian Needlework until 2021.

She leaves behind her children; Kenneth Pappaconstantinou and his wife, Carmel of Florida, Diane (Pappaconstantinou) LeCato and her husband Harvey of Colorado, William Pappaconstantinou and his wife Meryl of Billerica, and David Pappaconstantinou of Dracut. She also leaves her sister Janice (Brooks) Tavares of Dracut, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Elaine was predeceased by her husband William, her daughter Donna (Pappaconstantinou) Howarth, and her siblings; Loucille Garrow and Raymond Brooks.

It being her wish, funeral services will be held privately.

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John Kontos - September 25, 1927 - April 27, 2024

Departed: 04/27/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: John Kontos, a pillar of strength and love, bid farewell to this world on April 27, 2024, at the age of 96. Surrounded by the warmth of his devoted family, he peacefully embarked on his eternal journey.

Born in the hills of Grevena, Greece, on September 25, 1927, John was the cherished son of George and Vaia (Materis). He served as a police officer in Greece and served in WWII, demonstrating unwavering courage in the face of adversity. Driven by a profound love for his family, he embarked on a journey across Europe, seeking opportunities for a brighter future. From Germany to Sweden, he labored diligently, working in a bustling hotel kitchen in Sweden where his boss remarked that they loved him for his lack of profanity. Ultimately, he found his home in 1966, when he courageously embarked on a new chapter, immigrating to the United States with his beloved wife, Maria, and their children.

John's life was one of industriousness and dedication. He worked in various factories until he found his calling, assisting his son at Alexander's Pharmacy in Dracut, MA, where he found fulfillment in service to others.

In his departure, John leaves behind a legacy of love and family. He is survived by his adoring children and their spouses, George and Angela Kontos, Vanessa Kontos, and his four beloved grandchildren and their spouses: Cassandra and Peter Gollands, Jonathan Kontos and Katherine Mam, Samuel and Emily Zouzas, and Maria Kontos Lorenzo and Adam Lorenzo. Additionally, he leaves behind five cherished great-grandchildren: Ophelia, Eliana, Theodore, Naomi and Athena, who will carry his memory forward with love. He is survived by many loving nieces and nephews both here and in Greece.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife of sixty years, Maria, his sisters and their spouses Stavroula and Nasio Evangelopoulos, Evangelia and Spiros Alexiou from Greece, his sisters-in-law and their spouses Aphrodite and James Gavriel, Helen and Peter Coulouras, Madeline and Charles Yanas, Helen Mitsios and brother- in-law James and Aliki Mitsios.

Gratitude fills the hearts of his family for Dr. Carlos Del Rio, John's compassionate primary care physician, whose unwavering love and support eased his final journey.

As we bid farewell to John, we remember a life lived with integrity, generosity and love. His memory will forever reside in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known him.

May he rest in eternal peace.

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Gail Anne McKeon - October 19, 1947 - April 24, 2024

Departed: 04/24/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Gail A. McKeon (Daigle) of Lowell, MA passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Gail was born in Lowell, Ma on October 19, 1947, the eldest of 5 daughters to the late George E. Daigle and Winnifred (Ryan) Daigle.

Gail was a proud graduate of Lowell High School, class of 1965 where she was a member of the Baton Twirling Squad.

While attending Lowell High School in 1961, Gail met the love of her life, James McKeon, who she celebrated 58 years of marriage with. Gail and Jimmy settled in Lowell, MA where they raised their two children Brian and Kelly.

Prior to her retirement Gail worked at City Hall for the City of Lowell in the Treasurer’s Department and in Neighborhood Services.

Gail enjoyed traveling with her family. She and Jimmy visited many exotic islands over the years. She also loved visiting Manhattan in New York city to see plays and live shows, but her favorite vacation spot was Aruba. Gail was an avid reader and enjoyed sharing her recommendations with friends and family.

Gail will be deeply missed and is survived by her devoted husband Jimmy and their loving children Brian J. McKeon and Kelly Garboski (McKeon). Gail is also survived by her sisters Winifred G. Lipomi (Daigle) and her husband Ras, Donna Dalton (Daigle) and her wife Paula and Barbara Kaye (Daigle) and her husband Bob. Gail is predeceased by her sister Elaine M. Fontes (Daigle) AKA - The Twisted Sisters

She leaves behind her granddaughter Kaileigh Ryan Russo and her grandsons, James F. McKeon, and Brian G. McKeon and Jay Garboski, JR. Her great grandchildren Jacob, James, and Riley.

Gail will be forever remembered by her many cousins, nieces, and nephews, especially Jill O’Meara (Fontes) with whom she shared a special bond.

She is also survived by her sister-in-law Mary Lou Bryn and she is predeceased by her sister-in-law Barbara McKeon.

Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024 from 2pm to 5pm at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. Her Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Gail’s memory to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, dana-farber.org.

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Linda Marie Perry - February 08, 1949 - April 22, 2024

Departed: 04/22/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Linda Marie (Eldridge) Perry, age 75, a resident of Meredith, NH, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late David L. Perry.

She was born in Lowell on February 8, 1949 and was the daughter of the late Albert and Mary (Dery) Eldridge.

Linda worked at Raytheon in Lowell as an inspector for 17 years, although her true joy came from her time spent caring for her family. She was married to her childhood sweetheart for 48 years. They shared a love for music and their passion of dancing together emitted such a contagious energy to onlookers.

Linda enjoyed the beach, loved shopping, and enjoyed watching TV, especially QVC and HGTV. She had quite a sweet tooth and indulged daily on pastry, donuts, and candy. Nightly she could be found enjoying a candy bar, most likely a Sky Bar or Hershey bar as those were at the top of her long list of her favorites.

She was happiest with her husband, children, and grandchildren.

Linda is survived by her children, David D. Perry and his wife Paula (Dattilo), Jill (Perry) Martineau and her husband Hank and Lisa (Perry) Robitaille and her husband Kelly; her grandchildren: David Anthony Howell, Kayla Perry, Ethan Robitaille, Brady Robitaille, Hunter Robitaille, Christopher Martineau and his wife Julie (Moore) Martineau, Nicole (Martineau) Ostergaard, Brad Martineau and his wife Wendy (Bourque) Martineau, Brandon Martineau, Jill Martineau; and her great-grandchildren: Bryce L. Howell, Riley Howell, Emma M. Martineau, Logan M. Martineau, Austin Bourque and his wife Becca and Marty Ostergaard; her siblings: Bruce Eldridge and Brian Eldridge and his husband John Keane and special sister-in-laws; Nancy Allen-Eldridge and Glenna Perry; as well as many nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by her faithful companion "Oliver".

Visiting Hours will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 from 9:30am to 11:00am at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut. Her Funeral Mass will follow at 12:00pm at St. Rita’s Parish, 158 Mammoth Rd, Lowell.

Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford.

Memorial donations may be made in Linda’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org/memorial.

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Sharon E. Tully - November 05, 1951 - April 21, 2024

Departed: 04/21/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Lifelong Dracut resident Loving sister, aunt, Godmother, friend

Sharon E. Tully, aged 72 years, passed away on April 21, 2024, at her sister's home in Lowell, surrounded by her family.

Sharon was born in Lowell on November 5, 1951, the eldest of four children to B. Joseph and Annette (Chouinard) Tully.

Sharon was a proud 1969 graduate of Keith Hall. She received her B.A. from Clark University, her M.A. in English and American Literature from Boston College, and her CAGS in Educational Administration from Harvard University. Sharon was a devoted teacher who felt blessed to teach English at Dracut High School for over 35 years. She believed her English Department colleagues exemplified the very best in the teaching profession. She served as Chair of the English Department and ended her career as the Director of Curriculum for grades 7-12. Sharon was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Dracut Scholarship Foundation and a former volunteer of the Dracut Food Pantry. Sharon was an avid reader, a regular visitor to the Dracut Public Library. She felt nothing compared to holding an actual book and turning the pages. She enjoyed any gathering that featured a fierce game of cards and a good glass of red wine or extra dry martini. She loved the ocean, especially at Seabrook Beach where she spent summers at her family’s home.

Sharon is survived by her brother Joseph R. Tully of Dracut, and her sister Jo-Ann Keegan and her husband John and their two children: her beloved nephew James Keegan and his wife Alison and their daughter Quinn Elizabeth, who brought so much joy and laughter to the last years of Sharon’s life. She is also survived by her beloved niece and Goddaughter Kristina (Keegan) McQuaid and her wife Elizabeth McQuaid.

Sharon is also survived by her best friend Sharon Nista (Robert), their daughters Bridget Bell (Jon), and Kristen Goguen (Justin). She was affectionately known as “Mimi” to George and Clark Bell, all of whom she considered family.

Sharon was predeceased by her parents, her brother Philip, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family wishes to thank the health care providers of Tufts Medicine Hospice Care for their compassionate care over the last few months, with special thanks to her nurse Danielle.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 from 4-6pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Ave, DRACUT.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:30am at St. Marguerite D’Youville Parish, 1340 Lakeview Ave, DRACUT. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in Oakland Cemetery in DRACUT.

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Marguerite J. Girard - June 23, 1942 - April 21, 2024

Departed: 04/21/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Marguerite Girard (Denis), 81, of Hollis NH, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2024, at home in Hollis with her family.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph Denis and Marie Jeanne (Aubut) Denis and loving wife of Armand Girard with whom she enjoyed fifty- seven years of marriage.

Marguerite was born in Nashua and lived in Lowell, for many years before moving to Hudson, NH. For the last 10 years she lived in Hollis, NH, with her daughter Vivian, her two granddaughters, Chloe and Genevieve Silva and her dog Sweetheart which she loved very much. Prior to her retirement, Marguerite worked at MCI Concord Correctional, Concord, MA and owned her own Hair Salon in Lowell. In addition to spending time with her husband and family, Marguerite enjoyed years of going to the casino, camping, traveling, shopping, going out to eat, and crocheting.

She is survived by her daughters, Vivian Girard and loving partner Dave Smith of Hollis NH, and Ann Marie MacEachern and her husband Matt of Hudson NH; her eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Marguerite was predeceased by her children, Diane Girard of Lowell, and Kevin J. Girard of Dracut.

Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

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Anthony Francis Espinola - March 08, 1935 - April 12, 2024

Departed: 04/12/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Anthony F. Espinola, Jr. (Tony), age 89, a resident of Naples, FL, North Hampton, NH and Lowell, MA and formerly from North Tewksbury, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Jacqueline (Gagnon) Espinola with whom he enjoyed 64.5 years of marriage.

He was born in Lowell on March 8, 1935 and was the son of the late Anthony F. Espinola, Sr. and Christina (Crowley) Espinola.

In addition to his loving wife, Tony is survived by his son Michael Espinola and wife Patricia of Naples, FL, Tyngsboro, MA and Rangeley, ME and daughter Ann Marie Espinola Bastek and husband Stephen of Tyngsboro MA. He was very proud of all four (4) of his successful grandchildren, Jonathan Souza and wife Sarah, Stephen Espinola and wife Natalie, Dr. Alicia Espinola Rotolo and her husband Dr. Nicholas Rotolo, and Joseph Espinola (former USMC) and soon to be wife Kali Vitek. Tony had two amazing great grand-children, Teigan and Desmond Espinola.

Tony also leaves his brother, Robert and wife Beverly of Wilmington, MA along with their children, David , Barbara Bianchi and husband David and Mary McCarthy and husband Dan. Tony leaves his sister in law, Patricia Gagnon Jorve, and husband Barry along with his dearest niece Christine Grinley and partner Bob Lemieux and nephew PJ Volonino and niece Wendy Youree. He is pre-deceased by his brother in law, Emile (Sonny) Gagnon.

He also leaves his close cousins, Mary Andreoli, Ruth Espinola Burke, Marty Espinola and Mary Espinola Claffey and close family and friends, Collette Lyons, Sister Lucille Cormier and Sister Betty LeBlanc.

Tony had a love of life, family, friends, music, travel and reading. He was raised in Lowell, MA and graduated from Lowell High School where he played baseball as their pitcher. He attended Lowell Technical Institute, Northeastern University and Cornell University while working as a grocery manager for Elm Farms along with being in the 26th Yankee Division of the National Guard. Together with his great friends and partners that have pre-deceased, Andy Ogiba, Al Camasso, John Connor, and Joe Rondina to name a few, grew a very successful grocery store chain named Elm Farms which ultimately shrank to their foundational establishment known as the Waltham Supermarket in Waltham, MA.

Tony was an avid Red Sox fan having a box seat next to the then owner of the Red Sox Yawkey family. He took the family to many games and enjoyed the Red Sox win of the World Series in 2004 ending their 86 year draught. Tony had an amazing collection of former Red Sox team memoriablia from the Boston Braves which are now the Atlanta Braves. His collection was donated in his and Dr. Trey Sinyard name to the Atlanta Braves museum in Atlanta Georgia as they forged an incredible relationship while at MGH for 4.5 months in 2018.

Despite his setback from a medical procedure that did not go as planned, he remained happy and humble to all that tried to help. He had a large group of friends and gained so many friends in his last six (6) years of difficult times thanks to his amazing surgeons, Dr. Noelle Saillant and Dr. Trey Sinyard. This allowed him to experience three weddings, two great grandchildren and was looking forward to the upcoming wedding of his grandson Joseph in September.

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Richard Joseph Robarge - May 28, 1939 - April 11, 2024

Departed: 04/11/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Richard J. Robarge "Skip", age 84, resident of Dracut passed away peacefully at Lowell General Hospital on Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Julie L. (Leibold) Robarge, whom he enjoyed 31 years of marriage.

He was born in Lowell on May 28, 1939 and was the son of the late Albert J and Gertrude Robarge.

Skip spent many years as a sider and enjoyed the magic of wood. He enjoyed working with wood, creating many beautiful pieces of art. He enjoyed remodeling his home and working in his veggie garden and starting plants from seeds in his greenhouse. He loved working in his yard and his John Deere. He also enjoyed going to the casinos and his Quick Hits slot machine, with his daughter.

In addition to his loving wife, Skip is survived by his daughters; Sharon Sullivan and her husband Brian of Dunstable, Brenda Robarge of New Ipswich, NH, Debbie Sullivan of Dunstable, Linda Robarge of Lowell and Darlene Savard of Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also survived by several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

It was his wish that all services be held privately.

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Mark R. Greenwood - May 30, 1972 - April 10, 2024

Departed: 04/10/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Mark R. Greenwood, 51, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, passed away peacefully and was surrounded by his loving family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 following a long history of cardiac disease. He was the beloved husband of Suzana P. (Fernandes) Greenwood.

Mark was born in Lowell on May 30, 1972 and was a son of Louise Bolduc and her husband Denis of Hooksett, NH and Donald Greenwood of Lowell.

Many don’t know the whole story of Mark R. Greenwood. He was obviously a devoted Husband and Father, a big brother, an Uncle, a cousin, and a friend to so many. But he was also a spontaneous and adventurous traveler, setting off to different states on his own from early in his teen years. He was an accomplished painter and writer. He penned seven different books of prose and poetry, as well as many short stories of fiction. He could paint with watercolor or acrylic onto canvas anything that he saw. Believing he learned all he knew from Bob Ross. He was a gifted actor and an accomplished Master of Ceremonies for Fitchburg State College where he studied History and Pre-Law and at the same time met his four legged best friend, Baby. He was an influencer long before it was a recognized thing. He is quietly credited with taking the first selfies in history. Many people looked to him as a source of inspiration and encouragement. His religious beliefs and knowledge made others seek him out for advice. He earned the nickname “the Rev”. The battles he faced head on and persevered through displayed his strength and courage. He smiled everyday when others would have broken down for good. He was a personal trainer who took pride in teaching others the way of strength training. Whether through fashion or photography he was always leading the way. He met and mingled with some A list athletes, celebrities and public figures. He coached boys baseball for 16 years winning an amateur championship before retiring in 2023. He enjoyed fast cars and motorcycles, especially his ’85 Mercury Capri. Most of all he loved his children. His favorite pastime was “nuggling” his little girl if he wasn’t watching her perform on stage. More than anything, he will miss the quality time he spent with his wife and his children, and the moments they shared together as a family.

In addition to his loving wife and parents, Mark is survived by his five children, Veronica, Mark, Jr., Nathaniel, Zachary and Isabella; his siblings, Michael Greenwood and his wife Michelle of Dracut, Curtis Bolduc of Manchester, NH and Don Greenwood, Jr. and his fiancée Ginnie Teague of Merrimack, NH; his mother and father in-law, Fernanda and Jose Fernandes of Woburn; sister in-law, Christina Duran and her husband Patrick of Woburn; He also leaves many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Mark was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Raymond J. and Florence Gauthier; paternal grandparents Dean and Theresa Greenwood; and his aunts, Nancy Harrison and Rosemarie Casey.

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Michael E. Sullivan - July 28, 1945 - April 09, 2024

Departed: 04/09/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Michael E. Sullivan, fondly known as PAPA, age 78, a longtime resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 with his loving wife by his side after a long fought battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was the beloved husband of Marygayle (Kelley) Sullivan with whom he enjoyed the last 38 years with.

He was born in Lowell on July 28, 1945 and was the son of the late Raymond and Doris (Dawson) Sullivan.

Mike grew up in the Belvidere section of Lowell and graduated from Lowell High School. He proudly served in the US Army as a company clerk and was stationed in Petaluma, California. After his service, he worked as a lineman for National Grid for over 40 years until his retirement.

Mike enjoyed yearly trips to Aruba with extended family, was an avid golfer and loved to watch sports, especially those in which his grandchildren participated. He enjoyed countless weekends with his wife and their friends, George and Joan McGuire, at their home on Plum Island enjoying Bombay Sapphire Martinis ‘extra olives’ and singing “Me and Mrs. Jones". Until very recently, Mike enjoyed Thursday morning breakfasts with his National Grid friends, fondly known as the ROMEOS (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He also enjoyed many Thursday nights out at the Hong Kong with his great friends, Doug Smith and Bobbi and Paul Witts.

Mike’s biggest joy in life, by far, was his family, and spending time with his wife, his daughters, granddaughters, and great grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife, Mike is survived by his daughters, Kathy Barnett and her husband Doug and Kim Chaput and her husband Rudy; his grandchildren, Taylor MacDonald and her husband Tyler, Sarah McNally and her husband John, Emily Barnett and Allison Barnett; his great grandchildren, Jackson and Quinn MacDonald and Jack, Luke and Adalyn McNally; his sister, Raeann Rondeau and her husband Ronnie; his sister-in-law, Jolynn Bubanas and her husband Andy; and several nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his brothers, Larry Sullivan and Brian Sullivan.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to High Pointe Hospice House for the compassionate care provided during his brief stay.

Visiting Hours will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 from 9am to 11am at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT followed by brief prayers. Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Michael’s memory to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinsons Research at michaeljfox.org.

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Jeannine A. Hayes - July 29, 1939 - April 06, 2024

Departed: 04/06/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Jeannine A. (Robitaille) Hayes, age 84, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away unexpectedly at High Pointe House on Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Daniel V. Hayes with whom she enjoyed 63 years of marriage. She was born in Lowell on July 29,1939 and was the daughter of the late Arthur and Aurora “Babe” (Bedard) Robitaille.

Jeannine was loved and cherished by all of her friends and was supportive of her community. She was heavily involved in the former St. Jeanne d’Arc Church as a CCD teacher, eucharistic minister, and adoration organizer. Jeannine was a former salon owner, and she shared her passion and creativity by making impressive wedding centerpieces, Halloween costumes, home improvements and more for her children and grandchildren. She and Danny spent their winters in Holiday, Florida until her dementia progressed and they settled back into Lowell. In her free time, she loved to play BINGO, cribbage, and Scat, sew, knit, garden, camp, and sun at the beach.

In addition to her loving husband, Jeannine is survived by her children Steven Hayes, Kenneth and spouse Sharon Hayes, Christine and spouse David Warnick and Arthur Hayes and spouse Brian Sciacia; her beloved grandchildren Amanda, Daniel, and Abigail Hayes, Heather Mayo and her husband Leo, and Cassandra, Jeffrey, and Kimberly Warnick; and her great grandchildren Jordan, Carter, and Preston Mayo. She was predeceased by her son Daniel T. Hayes; her aunts Alice (Bedard) Leclair and Yvonne (Bedard) Beaudoin; her dear friends Claire Roux and Lucille “Lou” Trudell; among others.

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Denise Margaret Muise - September 07, 1967 - April 05, 2024

Departed: 04/05/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Denise M. (McGrath) Muise, age 56, a resident of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly at her home on April 5, 2024.

She was born in Stoneham on September 7, 1967 and was the daughter of Mary A. (Farrissey) McGrath and the late John M. McGrath.

Denise was raised in Medford, MA and graduated from Medford High School in 1985. She then went on to graduate from Burdett College and worked at the Boston Bar of Overseers for many years. Some of her favorite hobbies included watching a good Sunday football game, interior decorating, and gardening. Her favorite season was Spring, where she enjoyed being out in the sunshine planting perennial flowers. Denise was a ray of sunshine to those who knew her, and she will be missed dearly. Denise is survived by her children, Jessica Muise of Dracut, John Muise of North Reading, and Jaclyn Muise of North Reading; her siblings, Donna Duva of Tyngsboro, Diane Kingston of Watertown, Debra Porter of Dracut and Deidra McMorrow of Dracut and many nieces and nephews.

It being her wishes, visiting hours have been omitted. Her Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately.

Denise was a nurturer and animal lover of all kinds. Memorial donations may be made in her memory to MSPCA at https://www.mspca.org/donate-now/.

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Lisa Marie Ninteau - October 15, 1965 - April 03, 2024

Departed: 04/03/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Lisa Marie Ninteau, age 58, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the heart of Lowell, Massachusetts, Lisa was the daughter of the late Armand and Eileen (Knapp) Ninteau. Lisa is survived by her sister, Debra Janowicz, and brother-in-law, Dennis Janowicz, whom she lived with for the past 12 years of her life. Lisa also leaves behind her brother, Jeffrey Ninteau, and sister-in-law, Paula Ninteau. Lisa’s legacy will forever live on through the lives of her 5 nieces and 2 nephew-in-laws: Kathryn and Matt Courtois, Lauren Janowicz and Nicholas Landry, Abby Janowicz, Emily Ninteau, Alyssa Ninteau, and great-niece, Maggie Courtois.

Lisa was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her, with an unparalleled gift for connecting with people from all walks of life. Lisa had a gift for striking up conversations with strangers wherever she went. Despite her ability to make new friends, Lisa’s favorite friends were her nieces, and was always proud to boast her title of “auntie”. Lisa had an uncanny ability to find humor in even the most mundane situations, leaving a trail of laughter wherever she went. Her quick comebacks and witty remarks were legendary among her friends and family. Despite the trials and tribulations that came her way, Lisa refused to let life’s difficulties dampen her spirit. Even over the course of her final days, Lisa never missed an opportunity to make fun of her doting brother-in-law, “Den”.

In addition to her love for people, Lisa enjoyed traveling with her late fiance, George, to Greece and Egypt. Although, Lisa believed that no trip across the world was more exciting than a trip to the casino. Lisa’s sharp wit and strategic mind led her to countless victories at the casino. She took pleasure in the thrill of gambling and spending quality time with her devoted best friend, Judi Beilen. Lisa looked forward to Judi’s daily visits and deeply valued their conversations. Judi selflessly dedicated herself to Lisa’s care ensuring her comfort, humor, and happiness until the very end.

Aside from her love of the casino, Lisa had a sweet tooth like no other. Milk chocolate was her weakness, and she could never resist a hot fudge sundae. This was only one of the many delicacies in life that Lisa and her sister, Debbie, connected through. Lisa and Debbie shared an extraordinary bond like no other. One of their favorite pastimes was watching the Red Sox together. You could always count on Lisa to catch you up on the highlights of each game. Debbie’s moments spent in Lisa’s company were filled with innumerable laughs, tough love, and the occasional debate. Debbie’s unwavering loyalty to her sister knew no bounds and remained true until the very end.

Lisa’s memory will forever be cherished by her loving family and the countless individuals whose lives she touched with her kindness and compassion. Her spirit will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to call her, “friend”, “sister”, and “auntie”.

All are welcome to join for a committal service on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 12:30 pm at St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel, 96 Riverneck Road, Chelmsford. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHAPEL.

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Heather Lynn Jurgelewicz - May 30, 1974 - April 01, 2024

Departed: 04/01/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Heather Lynn Jurgelewicz, age 49, a resident of Willimantic, CT passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 1, 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Worcester on May 30, 1974 and was the daughter of Linda M. (Trott) Jurgelewicz and the late John L. Jurgelewicz.

Heather spent her early years in Dracut, MA before moving to Danielson, CT with her family. She was educated in the Killingly school system.

Heather enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved music and watching movies. Her favorite movie was the Wizard of Oz. She had an extensive doll collection that she cherished. She enjoyed doing activities at her day program and loved being outside in the sunshine. In years past she spent many hours outdoors with her grandmother.

In addition to her loving mother, Heather is survived by her brother, Eric Jurgelewicz of Danielson, CT, her Godparents, Michael and Lisa Reeney of Lowell, MA, her longtime friend and care giver, Sister Anne Cacciapuoti of Putnam, CT, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Heather was the grandchild of the late Robert and Mary Trott of Dracut, MA.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Heather’s group home for the excellent care she received in the last decade of her life.

Visiting Hours will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 10am at St. Mary Magdalen, 93 Lakeview Ave., Tyngsboro. Interment will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury.

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Faustina D. Wood - January 28, 1923 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Faustina (Faustie) Dean Wood formerly of Dracut and Pelham, NH died peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the D’Youville Senior Care Community in Lowell where she had lived for over 2 years.

She was born in Lowell, MA 101 years ago on January 28, 1923, to the late Sadie Kenworthy Dean and Thomas Dean, and was the devoted wife of Alden F. Wood, and sister of Donald Dean who both predecease her.

After graduating from Lowell High School in 1940, Faustie attended Burdette Business College in Boston which prepared her with the skills she would apply at her job as Executive Secretary for twenty-four years at Raytheon in Lexington, MA. This was during an era when most mothers stayed home raising their family. Her career in the corporate world contributed to her love of dressing professionally and Faustie could always be seen wearing the latest color coordinated outfits and jewelry. Over the years, she continued to meet and remain in touch with her lifelong Raytheon colleagues.

She led an active, social life with Alden and their three sons: Alden Jr, Derek, and Gary. During the summer, she and her husband Alden spent many weeks camping in the Sunapee, N.H. area with close friends Dot and Len Collins, and during the winter she and Alden often travelled to Venice, Florida to escape the harsh New England weather. Faustie enjoyed travelling and in more recent years, spent weeks in Murrells Inlet, S.C. with her son Gary and wife, Cathy, who retired there.

As an active member of the Dracut, Chelmsford, and Pelham Senior Centers, Faustie could be found playing Bingo 3-4 times a week at one of the Centers and was always ready to socialize with her circle of friends at the Pelham, NH Senior Housing complex. She particularly enjoyed her Senior bus trips to Foxwoods. As a longtime member of Dracut’s Christ Church United, she also participated in their activities. Faustie was fiercely independent, and even in her late ninety’s would be seen driving to these events. For years she also drove to Ossipee, NH during summer weekends to spend precious time with family. She was an avid reader with a special fondness for mysteries, and always had a crossword puzzle nearby. For over 30 years, her administrative and financial skills were put to beneficial use as the lead Trustee for the Hanson Trust, a Trust Fund for the Worthy Poor of Lowell. She was a renaissance woman for her time.

Faustie is survived by her three sons and their wives; Alden and Diane Wood of Westford, MA; Derek and Sharon Wood of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina; and Gary and Cathy Wood of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Faustie leaves behind nine grandchildren and their spouses; Kevin Wood and wife Colleen Lyons of Amherst, N.H.; Kathy Cayer of Nahua, NH; Bruce Cayer of Tyngsboro, MA; Ashley Wood Schelling and husband Ben of Washington D.C.; Jeremy Wood and wife Shelby of New Orleans, LA; Jamie Wood and partner Mike Mathewson of Putnam, CT; Justin Wood of Webster, MA; Bryan Wood and wife Audra of Londonderry, N.H.; Christopher Wood of Hudson, N.H.; and Rebecca Wood of Southbridge, MA. Thirteen great-grandchildren raging in age from 18 months to 29 years old, several nieces, nephews, and cousins rounded out Faustina’s large family.

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Melissa R. McCarthy - February 10, 1983 - March 31, 2024

Departed: 03/31/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Melissa "Maddy" R. McCarthy, age 41, a resident of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her wife’s arms after a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer. She is the beloved wife and best friend of Melissa J. McCarthy with whom she enjoyed 20 years of marriage and friendship.

She was born in Lowell on February 10, 1983 and is the daughter of Paul and Charleen (Beaulieu) McCarthy.

Melissa was raised in the small town of Dracut. She had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile in her eyes. She was a private and quiet person, but also very witty and fun! She was fearless and independent, yet sensitive and incredibly compassionate. As a child, she was a self-professed tomboy who loved being outside skinning her knees and getting dirty. As an adult, she was a proud lesbian woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a friend, and an advocate for social justice and equality. The name Maddy echoes and follows with her, every child she met, loved her child-like heart and the fact that she was always ready for fun and any shenanigans.

Melissa attended Saint Joseph’s College of Maine where she completed two Bachelor's degrees in Theology and Sociology. She had a zest for life and thrived on doing for others. On her breaks and vacations, during any chosen semester, you could find Melissa volunteering - her most cherished was an annual trip to Passamaquoddy where she would work serving others on tribal lands. In her free time you could find her engaged in all of the activities on campus, her favorite was getting up on stage at karaoke nights and singing Baby Got Back by Sir-Mix-A lot. Most recently, Melissa found her passion working as the Office Manager at Chelmsford Public Library. She took pride in her work and enjoyed actively participating in committees, e.g., the Sunshine Committee where she could continue to serve others, especially in time of need. In her home life, Melissa and her wife created a family and built a home around two handsome boys who were the center of her universe. Melissa longed for movie nights and snuggles, she yearned for road trips and adventures, kicked off by blasting Tracy Chapman’s Fast Car, and a loud yell from the back seat “Yee-haw!” A family theme was “Our Greatest Adventure” from the Pixar movie UP, and Melissa embraced every family moment with vim and vigor. In the last 10 months of her life, Melissa spent several months going through chemotherapy, but it never stopped her from adventuring with her family. She created bucket lists and wish lists checking off each one with support from family, friends, and the community. There is no doubt she has left a legacy that will live on and be carried in the hearts and actions of many.

In addition to her loving wife, Melissa is survived by her two children Lyric A. McCarthy age 15, and Sebastian L. McCarthy age 13 of Concord, her two parents Paul and Charleen McCarthy, her brother Michael of Dracut. Her nieces and nephews, communities she touched.

Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2024 from 9am to 11am and from 5pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. There will be a celebration of life meal offered 12:30pm- 4pm at Harmony Hall, 1660 Lakeview Ave, Dracut. Her Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, April 9th at 10am at St. Catherine of Alexandria Church, 107 N. Main Street, Westford. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will be held privately.

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Devan Thomas Landis - April 08, 1993 - March 30, 2024

Departed: 03/30/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Devan T. Landis, age 30, a resident of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, March 30, 2024.

He was born in Lowell MA on April 8, 1993, and was the son of Kimberly Landis and Donald St. John.

Devan was raised in Lowell/Dracut Massachusetts and went to Lowell High School. He was employed as a sales manager at Toyota of Nashua. Devan took pride in his position where the sky was the limit as he quickly went from a car salesman to a manager. Working at Toyota wasn’t just a job for him it was a place where he successfully thrived and built lifelong relationships and found coworkers that became family. Devan cherished spending time with his friends supporting them to play at the softball field. He also treasured going to sporting events like the Boston Celtics with his family and friends alongside his stepson Aden. He also enjoyed going to concerts and events, creating memories, and he also loved to make people laugh. He was always the life of the party. He took joy in vacationing, especially in Puerto Rico where the sun is always shining. During his free time, he spent most of his days with his fiancée Briana, family and friends always cracking jokes especially with his best friend Orlando. He was the most caring, passionate, lovable, funniest, trustworthy friend to many. He will forever be missed and never forgotten.

In addition to his loving fiancée Briana Machado and stepson Aden Will of Pelham NH, he is survived by his mother Kimberly Landis of Dracut, a brother Derek Lamphier of Cape Cod alongside his children Hadley and Harrison, a daughter, Sophia Cardelle of Dracut, and his grandmother Susan Landis, Aunt Kelly Michaud and Uncle Dennis Landis all of Dracut. Devan also leaves behind many cousins and friends.

Visiting Hours will be held on Sunday, April 7, 2024, from 2pm to 6pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately.

Memorial donations may be made in Devan’s memory to the GoFundMe page on Facebook.

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Francis Leo Martin - December 15, 1940 - March 28, 2024

Departed: 03/28/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Francis L. “Frankie” Martin, 83, a resident of Chelmsford, formerly of Lowell, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2024 surrounded by his family and friends.

Frankie was born in Lowell on December 15, 1940, and was the son of the late Joseph Martin, Sr. and Margaret (Johnson) Martin.

He was employed as an assembler for both Synphonics and Raytheon for many years. After his retirement from Raytheon, Frankie was a crossing guard for the Lowell Police Department for almost twenty years before his recent retirement in February, 2024 due to declining health. He worked in landscaping as well as serving as a volunteer as an auxiliary officer with the Billerica Police Department. In his spare time, Frankie enjoyed bowling, cheering on the Red Sox, riding his motorcycle, and camping. He will be dearly missed by all, especially his friends at Dunkin Donuts, including Frank Buker and Brian Purtell.

Frankie leaves his siblings, Robert Martin of Arizona, Raymond Martin of Lowell, Rita Buckley of Florida, Maureen Demers of Lowell, Eileen Martin of Lowell, and Judith Martin of Rhode Island, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves his longtime friend, Elizabeth Farrell who was his caretaker, and her family, Jeff Hogan, Brittany Watson, and Emma Hogan, as well as longtime friends Denise and David Pelletier, and Paul Corcoran whom he met bowling in the 1970’s, whose friendship continued until the day of his passing.

Sadly, he was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph Martin, Jr., Edward Martin, Patricia Buckley, Donald Martin and Thomas Martin.

It being his wish, there will be no services.

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Steven Michael Grenon - October 02, 1960 - March 27, 2024

Departed: 03/27/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Steven Michael Grenon, also known as “Mike”, age 63, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully at Lahey Clinic, Burlington on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Robin Gail (Killgren) Grenon with whom he enjoyed 17 years of marriage.

He was born in Lowell on October 2, 1960 and was the son of Joyce (Bradley) Powers and the late Gerald Grenon.

Steven was raised in Lowell and graduated from the Greater Lowell Vocational School. He was self employed for 40 years at Cutters Auto Body of Tewksbury. He loved his work and enjoyed his Tewksbury family. His greatest passions were fishing and hunting. He enjoyed numerous and memorable vacations with family and friends.

In addition to his loving wife, Steven is survived by his mother, Joyce Powers of Lowell; his sister, Karen Caira and her husband Robert of Pelham, NH; his brother, Gerald Grenon and his partner Wendy Killgren; his dearly loved uncle, David Slater Sr. of Pelham, NH; and numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, the guys at the shop, and many friends who will miss him dearly.

Visiting Hours will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024 from 3pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 4th at 10am in the funeral home. Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in Steven’s memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at stjude.org.

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Gail Margaret Lachs - October 11, 1972 - March 26, 2024

Departed: 03/26/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Gail Margaret (Strunk) Lachs, age 51, a resident of Pelham, NH, passed away in her sleep at her family home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Steven H. Lachs with whom she enjoyed 25 years of marriage.

She was born in Woburn on October 11, 1972, and was the daughter of the late Richard Leonard and Patricia Louise (Kavanagh) Strunk.

Gail graduated from Billerica Memorial High School and received her Bachelor's degree at University of Massachusetts Lowell for Medical Technology. She worked at Lowell General Hospital, Lahey Clinic, Matrix Technologies, Curiox Biosystems and as a homemaker. She was the owner of Windsoul Wellness Center in Tyngsboro for 10 years.

Along with loving and nurturing her beloved family, Gail loved wellness and filling her community with kindness. Gail excelled at her practice of spiritual wellness and healing; she was a natural healer and Reiki Master. Gail shared her healing energy with many, many people who had the privilege of receiving her gift. For 15 years, Gail fulfilled her dream of teaching yoga in Tyngsboro, MA.

Gail was a lover of travelling, cooking, music, drawing, raising chickens and collecting crystals.

In addition to her loving husband, Gail is survived by her children Mitchell R. Lachs and Morgan O. Lachs, along with family dogs Mr. Jingles and Willow. She was the sister of the late Gregory Strunk.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd from 4pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. Her funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 3rd at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately.

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Leonie M. Moses - July 14, 1936 - March 23, 2024

Departed: 03/23/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Leonie Marie (Vallois) Moses, aged 87, died on March 23, 2024, in Tucson, Arizona. She was the youngest child of Joseph Vallois and Alma (Gauthier) Vallois. Leonie was married to John W. Moses until his death in 2004. In the years that followed, she was the loving companion of Eddie Cunningham. She was born in Florida, grew up in Pelham, New Hampshire and Lowell, Massachusetts, and was a long-term resident of Dracut, Massachusetts. She is survived by her six children; Jane Moses (estranged from Robert McAdoo), James Moses, Joseph Moses (Barbie Moses), Judy Moses (Betty Stauffer), Joann Provost, and Jeffrey Moses (Kim Molway Cawthron). She was also survived by twelve grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her grandson Kevin Chandonnet and her son-in-law Jon Provost.

Leonie was best known for her sense of humor and was always joking around, making her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren laugh. She also saw the positive side of life, and was easygoing, and made the best of things. She was health conscious and walked regularly, even close to the time before her death. She encouraged everyone to have healthy lifestyles as well. She loved to garden, taking great enjoyment in the things she grew. She loved singing and was in a choir at a point in her life. She also made it a priority to have special individual time with her extended family members. She was a voracious reader and went through books faster than her family could provide them, and happily became a library user.

She loved us all with all of her heart and will be missed terribly.

Her visiting hours will be held Friday, March 29th from 5pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. Her funeral will be celebrated at 10am at St. Marguerite D’Youville, 1340 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. Interment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, CHELMSFORD.

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Janet Suzanne Pinard - November 02, 1948 - March 18, 2024

Departed: 03/18/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: On Monday, March 18, 2024, Janet Suzanne Pinard 75, of Dracut, Massachusetts passed away quietly among family and friends at her home after a long illness.

She was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on November 2, 1948, the daughter of the late Rita Janet (Garvey) and Louis Paul Pinard. After Janet graduated from Keith Hall in 1966, she went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Education at Lowell State Teachers College. Janet then studied to become a computer programmer and began a 20 plus year career in that field, working at many high-profile companies including The Bank of Bermuda during that time.

She was a lover of art and was an accomplished sketch artist, having many pencil sketches among her keepsakes. She also loved early rock and folk music especially artists like James Taylor, Tom Rush and Jackson Brown. You could often would hear “Running on Empty” blasting from her car or apartment throughout the years.

Janet is survived and deeply missed by her sister, Linda (Pinard) Baker along with her husband Kenneth of Pelham, NH and sons, Derek Baker of Nashua, NH and Tim Baker of N Haverhill, NH, her brother, Jack (John) Pinard along with his wife Dawn Theberge of Dunstable, Mass, and their son Alex Pinard of Gorham Maine. Janet also leaves behind many loving and devoted caregivers at her Seven Hills Winter Hill home including Bonnie, Stephanie, Yesenia, Jennifer, Special Priscilla, Allysia, and roommates Michael, Sue and Rae.

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Donna G. Brunelle - April 14, 1947 - March 17, 2024

Departed: 03/17/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Donna G. “Gerry” (O’Day) (Bellerose) Brunelle, 76, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of David C. Brunelle with whom she shared 25 years of marriage.

She was born in Lowell on April 14, 1947, and was the daughter of the late Donald G. and Georgina L. (O’Day) Pineo.

Gerry was raised in Lowell and was educated in Lowell Schools. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years until she retired and took on the task of taking care of ALL of her grandchildren for many years. She LOVED to cook not just for her husband but for her kids, her grandchildren AND anyone else that wanted her special meals. She was an avid cribbage player and she would kick butt and take names, but her talent didn’t stop there. She has a room full of trophies representing her accomplishments in playing pool through the years and the list goes on. She was a woman that “men” didn’t like to see coming because it was going to be a challenge to beat that girl. Though she was always about having a good time, her favorite role was being a “Nana”. She treasured every moment she spent with her grandchildren and she could never get enough of them.

In addition to her loving husband Dave, Gerry leaves her son, Raymond J. Bellerose and his wife Lori of Lowell, her daughter Melodie Bellerose and her partner Dave; her grandchildren Raymond (Little Ray) Bellerose, Shanelle (Nel) Bellerose, Owen (O) Gomez, and Luke (Lukey) Dennis, her brothers James O’Day and his wife Chris of Dracut, Keith O’Day and his wife Penny of Texas and a sister G. Louise McCracken of Scotland, her very dear cousin Janet Cluff and her husband Henry of Pelham, NH as well as several nieces and nephews who she adored.

Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, from 2 – 6 pm at the Dracut Funeral Home, 2159 Lakeview Ave., Dracut.

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Brendon Michael O'Connell - August 23, 1992 - March 17, 2024

Departed: 03/17/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: MILFORD, NH – Brendon M. O’Connell, age 31, a resident of Milford, NH, died unexpectedly on March 17, 2024.

He was born in Lowell on August 23, 1992 and was the son of Laurice R. (Lord) O’Connell and John M. O’Connell. After graduating Dracut High School in 2010, Brendon attended the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, MA.

Brendon was currently employed at Atlas Technica as an onboarding engineer and project lead. One of his greatest passions was building computers. He also loved video gaming with his girlfriend, his cousins and friends and fishing with his sister.

Besides his parents, Brendon is survived by his sister Baylee and her boyfriend Paul Lazzaro, his loving girlfriend Amanda Pinon, his grandfather Robert Champlin, many aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandmother Sharon Fraser and his paternal grandparents David and Christina O’Connell.

Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 24th from 2pm to 5pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service will be held on Monday, March 25th at 10am at the funeral home. Interment will be held privately.

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Ernest Carter Hathaway - April 20, 1937 - March 17, 2024

Departed: 03/17/2024 (Dracut)

Obituary Preview: Ernest “Ernie” C. Hathaway 86, a resident of Dracut, formerly of Lynn, MA passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn Conway-Hathaway with whom he enjoyed many years together, including 11 years of marriage.

He was born in Lynn on April 20, 1937, and was the son of the late Ernest M. and Nellie (Carter) Hathaway. Ernest was raised in Lynn, MA, and graduated from Lynn English High School. He enlisted in the US Air Force and served his country in the Korean War. Ernest was a hard worker and owned an appliance repair shop for many years, he could fix or build anything. He also worked at the General Electric plant in Lynn for many years. He then went on and graduated from the State Police Academy and became a Lynn Police Officer, where he served the community proudly for 32 years. During this time, he went on to graduate from Northeastern University with a degree in criminal justice.

In his free time, he was an avid boater, fisherman and lobsterman for decades, always sharing his treasured catches with family and friends. Ernest loved to go camping and travel with his family, with numerous family vacations to Disney World. He loved to gamble and had made several trips to Las Vegas.

Ernest was predeceased by his former wife Billie Hathaway, and three of his children, Glenn Hathaway, Linda Hathaway-Calder, and Patrick Hathaway. In addition to his loving wife Carolyn, Ernest is survived by his sister, Susan Mohlin of Oceanside, CA, and his brother Steven Hathaway of Maine. His son Mark Hathway of Lynn, MA, daughter Rhonda Paquette, and her husband Eric of Tyngsboro, MA. Daughter-in Law, Joanne Hathaway of Reading, MA. His stepchildren Rick Conway and his wife Linda, Bob Conway, and his wife Peggy both of Lynn MA, Steven Conway and wife Stacy of Dracut, MA, Donna Masucci of Tampa FL, Debbie Scanlon, and her husband John of Nashua NH. Many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and nieces.

As per Ernest's request, Funeral services and interment will be held privately.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including biographical information, accomplishments, and details about their life. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the passing.

What is the purpose of an obituary?

The primary purpose of an obituary is to share the news of a person's passing with others, providing an opportunity for friends and family to pay their respects, offer condolences, and celebrate the person's life. Obituaries also serve as a historical record, preserving the individual's legacy and memory.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the family members or close friends of the deceased write the obituary. Funeral homes or obituary writers may also assist in crafting the obituary, especially if the family needs guidance or support during this difficult time.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. You may also include personal anecdotes, quotes, or stories to make the obituary more personalized and meaningful.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Generally, it's recommended to keep it concise and focused on the most important details. Aim for around 100-200 words, but some online platforms may allow for longer or more detailed obituaries.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or multiple photos with the obituary. This can help personalize the tribute and make it more engaging for readers.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to inquire about their submission process and guidelines. Some newspapers may have online forms or email addresses for submitting obituaries, while others may require a phone call or in-person visit.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries ahead of time. This can be a therapeutic exercise, allowing you to reflect on your life and accomplishments while also giving your loved ones a sense of relief and direction when the time comes.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, date of birth and death, and funeral service details. It's often used in situations where a full obituary isn't possible or desired.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, location, and length of the obituary. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars for a print publication, while online platforms may offer free or low-cost options.

Can I edit or update an obituary after it's been published?

This depends on the publication or platform. Some may allow edits or corrections within a certain timeframe, while others may not permit changes once the obituary has been published. Be sure to review your obituary carefully before submitting it.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary can vary significantly. Newspapers often have deadlines for submission and publication, which can range from same-day to several days or even weeks. Online platforms may publish obituaries immediately or within a few hours.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial funds in an obituary?

Yes, many families choose to include information about charitable donations or memorial funds in the obituary as a way to honor their loved one's memory and continue their legacy.

What if I want to keep the funeral private?

If you prefer to keep the funeral or memorial service private, you can still publish an obituary without including funeral details. Simply omit this information or mention that services will be private.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

This depends on the original publication's policies. Some may allow republication on special occasions like anniversaries or birthdays, while others may not permit reuse of their content.

How do I find old obituaries?

You can search online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites like Ancestry.com or Findmypast.com. Local libraries or historical societies may also maintain archives of old newspapers and obituaries.

What is an online obituary platform?

An online obituary platform is a website that allows users to create, publish, and share digital obituaries. These platforms often provide additional features like guestbooks, condolence messages, and memorial pages.

Are online obituaries permanent?

This depends on the platform's policies. Some online platforms guarantee permanent archiving of obituaries, while others may remove them after a certain period.

Can I link multiple online obituaries together?

Some online platforms allow you to create a network of connected profiles or memorials for family members or loved ones who have passed away.

How do I share an online obituary on social media?

MOST online platforms provide easy sharing options for social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. You can also copy and paste the link to share it via email or messaging apps.

Can I add multimedia elements like videos or audio files to an online obituary?

Yes, many online platforms support multimedia elements like videos, audio files, or slideshows to enhance the tribute and make it more engaging.

What if I need help writing an obituary?

DON'T hesitate to ask for assistance from family members, friends, or professional writers who specialize in crafting meaningful tributes. Funeral homes and online platforms may also offer guidance and resources.

Can I use humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! Humor can be a wonderful way to celebrate someone's personality and spirit. Just be mindful of your audience and ensure that any humorous elements are respectful and fitting.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

BEO careful when sharing sensitive information like cause of death or personal struggles. Consider consulting with family members or professionals before including such details in the obituary.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with your loved one's personality or spirit.