Devoted Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother
Theresa C. (Gaillardetz) Pilat, age 99, died at Northwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Stanley F. Pilat, until his passing in 2006.
Born in Lowell on November 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Arize (Elie) and Arthur Gaillardetz. In addition to...
Clark L. Shay, Jr., age 76, died unexpectedly on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home. Born in Lowell on August 3, 1948, he was the beloved son of the late Doris I. (Ferguson) and Clark L. Shay, Sr.
Clark’s religion and beliefs were a big part of his life and who he was. It lead him to live a devote life...
Howard C. Swenson, Jr., 81, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at his home. He was the beloved husband of Andrea M. (Buckley) Swenson, with whom he was married to for 42 years.
He was born in Cambridge, MA on January 25, 1943 and was the son of the late Mary E. (Martin) and...
Suzanne C. (Fortin) Fortin, age 93, passed peacefully with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at d’Youville Senior Care. She was the beloved wife of the late Fernand A. “Frenchy” Fortin.
She was born on June 5, 1931 in Coaticook, Quebec, Canada and was the daughter of the late Cecile (Lebel) and Edward Fortin. She worked...
Frances Eva “Fran” Lipomi, age 65, of Dracut, passed away unexpectedly of heart failure on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital. Her brother, Chuck, was by her side. Born on May 3, 1959 she was the daughter of the late Theresa L. (Lusignan) and Francis J. “Frank” Lipomi.
Fran attended Dracut public schools and earned her bachelor’s degree in...
Aline M. Rondeau Retired from Prince Macaroni, Mitre Corp.; 80
LOWELL - Aline M. Rondeau, 80, a lifelong resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Born in Lowell on February 22, 1944, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Alice Rondeau.
Prior to her retirement, Aline was...
Mildred C. (Betty) Sayer, 95, died on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at the Vantage Health and Rehab of Chelmsford. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman W. Sayer, Sr., with whom she was married to for 65 years, until his passing in 2015.
Born in Newark, NJ on October 28, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Lorea...
Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa C. Berard, age 87, on January 2, 2025. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother. Terry was the widow of the late Robert A. Berard. She leaves behind a legacy of love, humor, and cherished memories.
Terry Berard was the proud mother of four children: three daughters, Rachel...
Brian F. Chronowski, age 43, died unexpectedly on January 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of Barbara (Scarpaci) and Francis Chronowski of North Fort Myers, Florida.
Brian was raised and educated in Dracut and a graduate of Greater Lowell Tech, Class of 1999.
He was an avid sports fan, the big kid of the family, who loved...
Brian M. Kinney, formerly of Lowell, passed away on December 31, 2024, at his Nashua, NH home. He was 48.
Born in Lowell on April 2, 1976, he was the son of the late Leo Kinney and Virginia (Graham) Kinney of Nashua, NH who survives him.
Brian was a 1994 graduate of the Greater Lowell Technical High School, where he excelled in...