Priscilla O'Neill

Apr 22, 2025

Priscilla “Dee Dee” (Pacula) O’Neill, age 80, a long-time resident of the Highlands section of Lowell and recently of Pelham, NH, died on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late John Joseph “Jack” O’Neill, Jr., with whom she was married to for 43 years until his passing in 2010.

Born in...

Yvette M. Turcotte

Apr 15, 2025

Yvette M. Turcotte, age 87, a long-time resident of Dracut and recently of D’Youville Senior Care, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born in Lowell on April 14, 1938, and was the daughter of the late Jeanne D’Arc (Gadoury) and Hormidas “Bob” Turcotte.

She was a big fan of all things Elvis and loved hosting Christmas meals at her...

Shirley A. Capsalis

Apr 14, 2025

Shirley A. (Charity) Capsalis, age 86, a resident of Dracut passed peacefully surrounded by her family no Monday, April 14, 2025. She was the cherished wife of the late James A. Capsalis, with whom she was happily married to for 42 years until his passing in 2018.

She was born in Lowell on February 8, 1939 and was a daughter of...

Norman DiRocco

Apr 13, 2025

Lowell - Norman "Grumpy" DiRocco, a resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell and beloved husband of Carol A. (Bello) DiRocco, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at the Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his family. He was 80.

Born in Lowell on June 16, 1944 he was a son of the late Stella M. (Mooney) DiRocco.

Norman grew up in...

Joyce M. Paquin

Apr 11, 2025

Joyce M. (Beaupre) Paquin, age 81, a long-time resident of Dracut died after a recent health complication on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Tufts Medical Center. She was the beloved wife of Dennis R. Paquin to whom she was married for 60 years.

She was born in Caribou, Maine on May 2, 1943, and was the daughter of the late Yvonne...

Barbara Valerie Calhoun

Apr 10, 2025

Barbara Valerie (Frankland) Calhoun

April 20, 1940 – March 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Barbara Calhoun. Born in Westford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Holt Frankland and Esther Lucille (Schurman) Frankland. She was the wife of the late James F. Calhoun with whom she shared 43 wonderful...

Joseph A. Prud'homme

Apr 8, 2025

Joseph A. Prud’homme, age 92, died on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 surrounded by family at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Esther M. (Watson) Prud’homme, with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.

Born in Lowell on March 26, 1933, he was the son of the late Anita Bertha (Prive) and Japhet Prud’homme. He was raised and educated...

Paul Michael Zannoni

Apr 6, 2025

Paul “Mike” Zannoni, age 76, a long-time resident of Lowell died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Medway Country Manor. He was born in Lowell on November 22, 1948 and was the son of the late Katherine (Golden) and Paul Zannoni.

Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years as...

Raymond F. Fratus

Apr 3, 2025

Raymond F. “Ray Ray” Fratus, age 74, passed away at his home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Manahan) Fratus.

He was born in Lowell on June 21, 1950 and was the son of the late John W. Fratus and the late Gloria Andrews Fratus Johnson.

Ray grew up in Lowell but had lived in...

Susan Landis

Mar 31, 2025

Susan (Fleming) Landis, age 74, died on March 31, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital. Born in Lowell on March 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Nellie (Walker) and Thomas Fleming.

In addition to taking care of her children and family, Susan worked for many years as a mental health worker for Tewksbury State Hospital.

Above all else, she found...