Leo L. LeMay

Nov 15, 2024

Leo L. LeMay, 97, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home in Dracut. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and was born in Lowell on July 23, 1927 to parents Lucien and Angeline (Pintal) LeMay.

He was raised in the Pawtucketville section of Lowell with a large family of brothers and sisters...

Shirley G. (Temple) Hoare

Nov 11, 2024

Shirley G. (Temple) Hoare Owner of W.J. Hoare Seafood Restaurant; 87 

Salisbury - Shirley G. (Temple) Hoare, 87, a resident of Salisbury for the last several years, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, following a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. “Jimmy” Hoare, III, with whom she shared 57 years of marriage...

Lillian E. "Pat" Johnson

Nov 9, 2024

Lillian E. “Pat” Johnson, 85, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend, died Saturday, November 9, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the widow of the late Richard G. “Dick” Johnson, until his passing in 2004.

She was born in Lowell on April 1, 1939 a daughter of the late Lillian (Cregg) and Germain Morin. Prior to her retirement,...

Jose C. Velazquez

Nov 5, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jose C. Velazquez on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at the age of 86. Jose was born on December 9, 1937 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to Manuel Velazquez and Luz Maria Albino Caraballo. He was one of ten children and raised in Guayanilla, Puerto Rico.

Growing up Jose made a living...

Catherine M. Brulé

Nov 2, 2024

Devoted Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister & Aunt

Catherine M. (Coan) Brulé, age 89, a lifelong resident of Lowell died Saturday, November 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Marcel J. Brulé, to whom she was married 69 years, until his recent passing in July.

She was born in Lowell on December 17, 1934...

Robert E. Dupuis, Sr.

Oct 29, 2024

LOWELL - Robert E. Dupuis, Sr., 96, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at his son’s residence in Wilbraham, MA. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances E. (Coan) Dupuis, with whom he shared 67 years of marriage prior to her passing.

Born in Lowell...

Luanne Marie Hurley, RN

Oct 29, 2024

Luanne Marie Hurley, RN … Devoted and Caring Nurse

DRACUT - Luanne Marie Hurley, RN, age 72, died on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at the Lowell General Hospital

Luanne was born in Lowell on August 7, 1952, to the late John Thomas and Rita (Coffey) Hurley, the first of their five children.

Raised in Lowell and Dracut, she received her early education at...

Mark W. Cooper

Oct 28, 2024

Mark W. Cooper, age 53, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, October 28, 2024.

He was born in Lowell on December 14, 1970 and was a son of the late Wanda (Martin) and John Cooper, Sr. For many years, Mark worked as a laborer in construction.

In his younger years, Mark enjoyed riding dirt bikes.

Mark is survived by his three children, Alisha...

Richard Lee Desmarais

Oct 25, 2024

SEARSPORT, ME - Richard Lee Desmarais, 82, beloved father, grandfather and community member, died on October 25, 2024, in Belfast, Maine. He was a resident of Searsport, Maine, where he had lived for over 25 years. 

Richard “Dick” Desmarais was born on November 19, 1941, in Lowell, Massachusetts, the youngest of nine children born to Hector and Margaret Desmarais. Mr. Desmarais...

Elizabeth E. Musto

Oct 21, 2024

Elizabeth E. Musto, known as Liza to her family and friends passed peacefully on October 21, 2024 after a long illness. Growing up Liza and her siblings spent many summers in Kentucky, visiting her grandparents, aunts and uncles.

Liza was a graduate of Lowell High School Class of 1976. She later joined the US Air Force working as a lab technician...