Gloria M. Gilchrest
Nov 6, 2025
Gloria M. (Landry) Gilchrest, age 67, a resident of Lowell, died on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus. She was the beloved wife of David B. Gilchrest.
She was born on March 4, 1958 and was the daughter of the late Rita (Tremblay) and Frederick Landry. A hobby of Gloria’s was knitting, which landed her one of...
Edward L. Broome, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Lewis Broome, Jr, age 80, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts for over 40 years, passed away on November 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of his late cherished wife, Margaret “Peggy” (Espinola) Broome, the love of his life.
Eddie was born on October 25, 1945, in Boston, Massachusetts, the oldest of...
Margaret A. Grimard
Nov 3, 2025
Margaret A. (Lannan) (Kendall) Grimard, age 86, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. “Bob” Grimard, until his passing in 2014.
Margaret was born in Lowell on February 10, 1939, and was the daughter of the late...
Rosanna Shepard
Nov 1, 2025
It’s with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rosanna “Rose” (Finnerty) Shepard at the young age of 64, while surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of Howard Shepard with whom she just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, which was one of her favorite places to go...
David L. Belanger
Oct 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Our Father
A Tribute to a Beloved Musician and Dad
David Belanger, aged 74, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 28, 2025, comforted by his daughter, Jennifer and while listening to his favorite artist, Frank Sinatra.
David was born on December 21, 1950, in Lowell, Massachusetts. After graduating from Lowell High School in 1968, David enlisted in...
Rev. Stephen Vasek, OMI
Oct 25, 2025
Rev. Stephen A. Vasek, OMI, 81, passed away on October 25, 2025 after lengthy period of declining health, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Anthony and Lorraine (Koca) Vasek.
Fr. Vasek entered the Oblate Novitiate in Tewksbury, MA in 1964. He professed his first vows on September 8, 1965,...
Edward A. Jasmin
Oct 22, 2025
Edward Arthur Jasmin, 83, of Dracut, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
Born on June 28, 1942, in Lowell, Edward was the son of the late Alfred Jasmin and Eva (Pelletier) Jasmin Boisvert. He spent most of his life in Dracut, where he raised his family.
He was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife...
Anna Laura Harding
Oct 20, 2025
Mrs. Anna Laura (St. Onge) (Usher) Harding, age 77, passed after a long illness at Sunny Acres Nursing and Memory Care Facility in Chelmsford on Monday, October 20, 2025. Anna is predeceased by her beloved husband, Francis Gregory Harding. They were married in 2006 and spent 6 years together as husband and wife.
Born in Lowell, MA on April 28, 1948,...
Elmas Simsek
Oct 17, 2025
Elmas Simsek (née Apar,) beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Lowell on October 17, 2025. Born in Turkey on June 27, 1942, Elmas immigrated to the United States in 1973, where she built a life rooted in love, resilience and community.
Elmas is survived by her two daughters, Agavni (Linda) Ouellette, who cared for her over the...
Jeanette A. Iby
Oct 17, 2025
DRACUT - Jeanette A. Iby passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 17, 2025. She was a loving wife and soul mate of Robert C. Iby.
She was born in Burlington, VT and attended Burlington High School where she met Bob Iby. When he got out of the service after 2 years and many letters later, they...