Brother Charles J. Gilbert, OMI

Apr 1, 2026

Missionary Oblate Brother for 44 years

Brother Charles Gilbert, OMI, 81, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, son of the late Charles J. and Rita E. (Sneyd) Gilbert.

Brother Charlie began his studies in 1963 at St. Philip Neri School for Delayed Vocations in Boston, MA. He then...

Lillian S. Lyko

Mar 31, 2026

Lillian S. (Koziol) Lyko, age 97, a resident of Dracut died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Palm Springs Post Acute in Chelmsford, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Chester J. Lyko.

She was born in Lowell on September 18, 1928 and was the daughter of the late Karolina (Nowak) and Josef Koziol. Lillian...

Elaine A. Levasseur

Mar 30, 2026

Elaine Ann Levasseur, 54, died peacefully, Monday, March 30, 2026, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved mother of her three cherished children, Brandon, Alexander and Gabrielle.



Born in Pomona, California on June 19, 1971, she was the daughter of Linda M. (Monette) Levasseur of California and the late Kevin J. Levasseur. After earning her bachelor’s degree...

Rev. Paul E. Medeiros, OMI

Mar 26, 2026

Missionary Oblate Priest for 62 Years

Rev. Paul E. Medeiros, OMI, 89, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts, son of the late Paul and Florida (Mandeville) Medeiros.

Father Medeiros entered the Oblate Novitiate in Colebrook, NH in 1954, where he made his first profession on August 2,...

Rose (Welenc) Grady

Mar 23, 2026

Loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother

Rose (Welenc) Grady, 96, a longtime resident of the Belvidere section of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2026, with her loving family by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas J. (Doc) Grady.

Born in Danvers on May 5, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Anastasia...

Daniella Chiara Svegliati

Mar 20, 2026

Loving daughter, sister

Daniella Chiara Svegliati, 36, passed away wrapped in the arms of her loving family on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Born in Concord, MA, she was the beloved daughter of Nancy (Boudreau) Svegliati and Sergio Franco Svegliati, both of Lowell.

Daniella was a caring and empathetic soul who brought joy to those who knew and loved her. During her life she...

Carol A. (Silvia) Sholes

Mar 15, 2026

Loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt

Carol A. (Silvia) Sholes, 73, a Dracut resident, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Chelsea on June 30, 1952, she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Michelina (Perrone) Silvia.

Carol was a dedicated Registered Nurse working in the healthcare industry for...

Maria Filomena Leal

Mar 13, 2026

Maria Filomena (Rosa) Leal, 85, a long-time resident of Pelham, NH, recently of D’Youville Senior Care in Lowell, died peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Sargento Jose P. Leal with whom she shared 58 years of marriage, until his passing in 2025.

Born in Faial, Açores, Portugal on...

Clecio Marcio DaSilva

Mar 13, 2026

Clecio Marcio DaSilva, born on March 8, 1978, in Ipatinga, MG, Brazil, passed away peacefully at Lowell General Hospital on March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband to Kelly Cristina Campos, father of Matheus Souza Silva, Mariany Souza Silva, Lara Luiza De Arruda Silva, and Pedro Otavio Campos Silva, and a son of Otavio Da...

Francis A. O'Brien

Mar 12, 2026

Longtime resident of Dracut, MA formerly Tyngsboro, MA

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Francis A. O’Brien, fondly known as Frank, Dad and Papa. Frank earned his wings on March 12, 2026 at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully, surrounded and embraced by his wife, daughter, son and two grandchildren who loved him very...