Joir Francisco
May 9, 2023
GROTON - Joir Francisco, age 84, a resident of Groton and former resident of Brazil died unexpectedly Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. He was the beloved husband of Martinha F. (Franhani) Francisco, with whom he would have celebrated 61 years of marriage on June 30th.
He was born in Lauro Muller, SC, Brazil...
James W. Berry, Jr.
May 8, 2023
LOWELL - James W. Berry, Jr., age 82, a resident of Lowell and former resident of Tyngsboro died Monday, May 8th, 2023 at Regal Care of Lowell. He was the beloved husband of Sandra Marie (Gotham) Berry.
He was born in Lowell on July 13, 1940, and was a son of the late James W. Berry, Sr. and Evelyn (Clucas)...
Roger E. Plourde
May 6, 2023
Roger E. Plourde, 74, a resident of Dracut, died surrounded by his family at Lowell General Hospital on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
He was born in Lowell, MA on September 15, 1948 and was a son of the late Rolande (Boucher) and Alfred Plourde.
Roger loved his dogs and playing horseshoes. He simply enjoyed being outside, whether it was doing...
Ralph F. DiRocco
May 3, 2023
UMASS Lowell retiree; 73
DRACUT - Ralph F. DiRocco, 73, a Dracut resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at his residence.
Born in Lowell on June 12, 1949, he was a son of the late Stella M. (Mooney) DiRocco. Ralph devoted himself to his mother.
Ralph attended Dracut Schools and was a graduate...
Doris M. Blanchette
May 3, 2023
Beloved Mother, Grandmother & Great-Grandmother
Doris M. (Veillette) Blanchette, 81, a resident of Lowell, died following a brief illness surrounded by her loving family at Tufts Medical Center on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. She was the beloved wife of the late George A. Blanchette until his passing in 2003.
She was born in Lowell on July 8, 1941 and was...
Therese M. Lagasse
Apr 27, 2023
Therese M. (Boisvert) (Beausoleil) Lagasse, 92, passed away at home on April 27, 2023 with family by her side. Therese was born on October 18, 1930 to Henri and Elizabeth (Bellemare) Boisvert of Lowell. She was the wife of the late Andre Lagasse, and prior to Andre, the wife of the late Rodolphe Beausoleil.
Therese graduated from Saint Joseph’s High...
Mary Jane Picanso
Apr 26, 2023
Mary Jane Picanso, a longtime resident of Lowell and beloved wife of the late Lino J. “Leo” Picanso, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2023, after a long period of declining health. She was 83 years old.
Mary Jane was born in Williamsport, PA on June 29, 1939, and was the oldest child of the late James L....
Mark E. Finn
Apr 23, 2023
Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Cousin & Friend
Mark Edward Finn, 52, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. The son of the late Martin “Mickey” and Ann (Brennan) Finn.
Born in Lowell, MA on October 25, 1970. The 10th of 12 children, he was Heaven’s Very Special Child. Known to all who knew...