Charles Anthony “Tony” Boucher, 84, of Westford, MA, passed away peacefully in his home on April 20, 2024, in Westford surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor (Donnellan) Boucher with whom he would have celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on July 4th.

Born in Lowell, MA he was the son of the late Charles and Katherine (Newhall) Boucher. He was raised in the Pawtucketville section of Lowell.

He graduated from Keith Academy with the Class of 1957. He graduated from Lowell Technological Institute (U Mass Lowell) with degree in Mechanical Engineering and went immediately into sales; a born salesman. He went on to earn a MBA from Northeastern University.

After many years of working in sales and traveling extensively to many places including Japan, Morocco, England, Austria, Germany, France and all over the United States, he ventured into owning and operating his own business, Boucher Associates which later became The Nashoba Group. Upon “retirement” he sold cars (too bored to stay home) and then into his most favorite job ever, as a substitute teacher at Westford Academy for 10 years, until the age of 80.

He was a communicant of St. Catherine of Alexandria Church in the Blessed Trinity Parish in Westford.

Among his interests, he enjoyed playing golf, gardening, lawn care, playing bridge, and also loved helping people purchase cars. Tony also enjoyed vacations with his family. He loved spending time in Aruba, Ogunquit, and Seattle. Tony celebrated over 50 years of sobriety and helped many people along their paths to a better life. He was a very generous and kind person.

Besides his wife, he is survived by his beloved children Anthony Boucher and his wife Renee of Dracut, MA Barbara Boucher of Westford, MA, Michael Boucher and his wife Qing of Belleview, WA, and Jennifer (Boucher) Ross and her husband William Ross of Westford, MA. He was the proud Peperé of Michael Ross and Alex Ross of Westford, MA, Harrison Boucher and Russell Boucher of Dracut, MA, Megan Boucher and Ryan Boucher of Belleview, WA and his brother-in-law William Donnellan of Dracut, MA. Tony will be deeply missed by his family, friends, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister Beverly (Boucher) Wasik and her husband Peter, as well as his brother Richard Boucher, and his nephews Richard Boucher and Russell Garneau.

The family would like to acknowledge the help of Serenity Hospice, especially Tom, Sabrina and Betty and all who helped us, especially Kathleen.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Visiting hours Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 8:30 to 10:00 at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am at the Blessed Trinity Parish St. Catherine Church in Westford. Burial in Fairview Cemetery in Westford, MA. Memorials may be made in his name to Serenity Hospice, 270 Littleton Rd., Suite 22, Westford, MA. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.

Saren Va, 90, of Haverhill, MA died Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was married to the late Phan Men who died in 1975,

She was born in Kampong Cham, Cambodia, she was the daughter of the late Chhay My and Van Kan.

Saren came to the United States in December of 2004.  She proudly became a United States Citizen in 2014.

She was an active member of Glory Buddhist Temple

She enjoyed the simple things in life like gardening and cooking, but above all else she really enjoyed spending time with her large family.

Besides her husband, she is survived by her sons: Pharinn Men and his wife So Phaly of Haverhill, MA, Sokhen Men and his wife Hour Ly of Phnam, Penh, and Borak Men and his wife Mom Men of Battambang.  She also is survived by her brothers Ty Chhay of Kampong, Cham and Bunthoeun Chhay also of Kampong, Cham; as well as her 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Phana Men, Sokha Men, Sokhom Men, Sokhon Men and Sampheas Men.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Visiting hours Sunday, March 10,2024 at 3 pm at Glory Buddhist Temple, Lowell.  Funeral Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 8 am from Glory Buddhist Temple followed by procession to Merrimack Crematory, Merrimack, NH.  ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

Louise “Ethel” Kenney Leon

of Chelsea, formerly of Lowell MA

Louise “Ethel” Kenney Leon, 78, of Chelmsford, MA formerly of Chelsea, MA, and Lowell MA died Friday afternoon, February 2, 2024, at Vantage Health Care (formerly Palm Center) in Chelmsford, MA.

Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Jessie (Johnson) Kenney. She graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1963 and was a majorette. Louise earned her associate degree in computer science technology from Northern Essex Community College and attended Children’s Hospital Nursing School.

Louise worked in her early years at Wang and Photon.

She is survived by a daughter, Christine Kenney of Chelsea MA, a son, Mitchell Leon of Woonsocket, RI; a sister, Shirley Paquin of Merrimack, NH; nieces and nephews, Cathy and her husband, Ray Clough of Dracut, MA, Jody and her husband, Lenny Surprenant of Nashua, NH, Mary and her husband, Jose Marquez of Ocala FL, Robert and his wife, Kim Paquin of Lowell, MA and Joseph Paquin of Milford, NH and many grand-nieces and nephews.

FUNERAL NOTICE

LEON, Louise “Ethel” Kenney Leon of Chelsea, MA, formerly of Lowell, MA died Feb. 2, 2024.  Visiting hours Tues., Feb. 6, 2024, from 3 to 6 P.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA.  Funeral Service Wed., Feb. 7, 2024, at 11am at the Calvary Baptist Church 60 Hastings St. Lowell, MA. Burial in the Lowell Cemetery, Lowell.  Memorials may be made in her name to the Children’s Hospital (giving.childrenshospital.org) Arrangements by DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.

John “Jack” Roddy, beloved husband of Joanne (Pool) Roddy, passed away on January 10, 2024, at the age of 90 in his home surrounded by his family. Born on November 12, 1933, he was the cherished son of the late Michael F. Roddy and Esther (Carter) Roddy.

Jack proudly served in the US National Guard and was an alumnus of Keith Academy, graduating with the class of 1951. He furthered his education at Lowell Technological Institute, earning a BS in Chemistry. Jack dedicated his career to technological innovation, working at MIT Lincoln Labs before retiring from Sanders of Nashua, NH in 1988.

A dedicated family man, Jack found immense joy in the company of his loved ones. Many vacations were spent at Seabrook Beach and Cape Cod, where he proudly taught his kids to ride the waves and play cards. He also made frequent trips to Rockport and Essex where he enjoyed fried clams and family cookouts. In his younger years, his passions included bowling, golf, and tennis.  Jack was an unwavering Notre Dame Football fan, as well as an avid Boston sports fan.

Jack will be dearly missed and forever remembered by his son John and wife Lisa Roddy of Lebanon, NJ; daughters Patricia and husband Michael Kilmartin of Chelmsford, MA; Martha and husband Paul Richardson of Sutton, NH; Sheila Roddy of Nashua, NH; two sisters Brenda Roddy and June Connors, both of Lowell, MA; seven cherished grandchildren: Thomas and Sarah Richardson, Michael and Matthew Kilmartin, and Anna, Rudy, and Jack Roddy; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Roddy, and sisters Eileen Pelton, Mary Roddy, Esther Crowley, and Madeline Roddy.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Jack Roddy of Chelmsford, MA died January 10, 2024. Visiting hours Monday, January 15, 2024 from 3:00-7:00PM at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Tuesday, January 16, 2024 11:00AM at St. John The Evangelist Church, N. Chelmsford, MA.  Burial will be held privately at a later date. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

AUGUST 28, 1932 – OCTOBER 31, 2023

TYNGSBOROUGH – AUGUSTUS C SKAMARYCZ, 91 AKA – THE BEE MAN

Gus was born in Gardner, Mass on August 28, 1932, the son of the late Wincenty J. and Josephine (Plona) Skamarycz.  He graduated from Gardner High School in 1951.  He was on the 1950 Football State Championship Team for Gardner High School. While in high school he enlisted in the Army National Guard at 17 (2 years) and upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S.AIR FORCE.  He was on a C-124 Globe Master as a flight mechanic and travelled the world.  He worked on B-29’s and B-26’s.

After the service he went to East Coast Aero Tech as a mechanic.  From there he worked at Eastern Airlines at Laguardia Airport.  Then he went to work for Pratt Whitney (United Aircraft) where he tested rockets for seven years.  Gus went on to work for Arthur D. Little in Cambridge, Mass where he worked in cryogenics and as a Safety Engineer.  He retired from ADL after 27 years in 1989.  He then consulted for them for 6 years.  Gus was a firefighter for the Gardner Fire Department during this time and retired after 10 years.

Gus is survived by his wife, the love of his life, Margaret M. Locke (Peggy) who he married in 1976 at St. Brendan’s Church in Dorchester.  November 13^th would have been their 47th wedding anniversary.

For 53 years, his hobby and passion was beekeeping and at times he had up to 200 colonies.  He mentored many people and taught at UMass Medical Center in Worcester, Gardner High School, and many other places.  His service to beekeeping included roles as Past President of the Middlesex County Beekeepers Association, President of the Mass Federation of Beekeepers, Worcester County Beekeepers Association and a lifetime member of Maine Beekeepers Association.  He was a judge at the Topsfield Fair for Wax and Honey for 30 years.  He spoke at many organizations about bees and honey.

His faith was foremost in his life and Gus was an active member of St. John the Evangelist Church in North Chelmsford.  He was an Extra Ordinary Minister of Holy Communion for 30 years; he made the Pascal Candle for 28 years of pure beeswax.  He was on the Liturgy Committee, Spiritual Development Committee and was Facilities Manager for 5 years.

Gus was a Life Member of the 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly 396 in Fitchburgh, Mass.  He was a member of the Polish American Veterans of Greater Gardner and VFW Post 905, Gardner, MA.

Gus was an both an avid alpine and cross-country skier.  He was the forerunner for the North American Races at Cannon Mountain.

He is survived by his wife Peggy of almost 47 years and his two sisters, Ann S. Micara, wife of Capt. Frank Micara USN Retired of Daytona Beach Shores, FL, and Suzanne Nobrega, wife of Edward P. Nobrega of Duxbury, MA. He leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Gus is predeceased by one brother, Stanley V. Skamarycz, widow of Theresa, two sisters, Marion “Skippy” Matilainen, widow of Waino, and Dorothy Gerard, widow of Charles.

Calling hours for Gus will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863.  His funeral will be at Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at Noon from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1pm at St. John the Evangelist Church of the Holyrood Collaborative, Chelmsford, MA, 115 Middlesex St., No Chelmsford, MA 01863.  Burial will follow at St. John’s Cemetery, West St., Gardner, MA with Military Honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to either St. John’s Church Building Fund, 115 Middlesex St., No. Chelmsford, MA 01863 or The Benedictine Foundation of the State of Vermont, Inc., 58 Priory Hill Road, Weston, VT 05161-6400.

Vicki Yib, of Lowell, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on September 18, 2023, surrounded by close family and friends. She fought a courageous battle against lung cancer over the last few years. Vicki’s spirit and fierce determination in the face of this terrible disease was an inspiration to all of those who knew her.

Born in Battambang, Cambodia, Vicki was the daughter of the late Yeu Yib and Khoy Chao. She moved to the United States with her family in August of 1980. Vicki graduated from Simmons College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree, and UMass Lowell, where she earned her master’s degree, both in Nursing. Vicki worked as a dedicated nurse practitioner – saving, healing, and supporting countless lives. Before falling ill, she worked at Mill City Medical Group, Lowell Community Health Center, and Lowell General Hospital. Vicki was an active and faithful member of Church of Christ of Boston, Massachusetts.

Vicki is survived by her seven siblings: Chhoy Chao (Yoeung Chao, husband) of Pelham, NH; Soung Chhann (Young Chhann, husband) Trabuco Canyon, CA; Sarah Be (Larry Be, husband) of Canyon Country, CA; June Taing (Kevin Taing, husband) of Pelham, NH; Thomas Yib (Nukita Yib, wife) of San Clemente, CA; Kayla Yib (Joe Yam, husband) of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; and George Yib of Lowell, MA. She was the sister of the late Keang Yib and Muy Yib.

Her love and care extended to her twenty-two nieces and nephews: Thouy Chao, Khan Talley (Ken Talley, husband), Chung Be (Elizabeth Be, wife), Sann Be, Kim Chhann, Anita Lau (Hau Lau, husband), Yann Chao, Elizabeth Taing, Emily Taing, Kevin Chhann, Melissa Taing, Michael Chhann, Michelle Be Phan (Dat Phan, husband), Amanda Yib, Meghan Taing, Jessica Yib, Christopher Chao, Jennifer Be, Victoria Yib, Grace Yam, Alexa Yam, and Preston Yam.

Vicki’s warmth and kindness also touched the lives of her five wonderful great nieces and great nephews: Natalie Be, Logan Talley, Leah Be, Caleb Talley, and Jubilee Lau. Beyond her work, Vicki enjoyed hiking, painting, and spending time with friends. She also loved to travel and had a hunger to see the world. Her infectious smile and laughter brought warmth and joy to all who surrounded her. Vicki’s faith in Christianity was the guiding light of her life, and her commitment to her church community was unwavering.  Vicki Yib will be remembered not only for the battles she fought but for the love she shared, the lives she touched, and the legacy she leaves behind. Her memory will forever be a source of comfort and inspiration to us all.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Vicki Yib, Lowell, MA died September 18, 2023. Visiting hours Friday, September 22, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX STREET, N. CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Saturday, September 23, 2023 10:30 a.m. at Eliot Presbyterian Church, 273 Summer Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Cremation at Merrimack Crematory, Merrimack, NH. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

George Louis Melisi, 75, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on August 29, 2023 after a heroic battle with cancer. Those who knew him will remember his humor, smile, and generosity towards all. Everyone loved George.

George was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on April 11, 1948 and was raised in Arlington. He was the son of the late George Melisi and Mary (Cavallaro) Melisi. He was a graduate of Arlington High School and then attended Burdett College and Boston State where he earned an associates degree in Business and was a collegiate athlete. Soon after, George was drafted into the United States Army where he served overseas in Vietnam. During that time, George earned a Purple Heart for his courageous service. He then pursued his career as a meat cutter, a trade he learned at a young age working at Quincy Market with his father. His passion for meat cutting led him to venture into opening a family business, Meat Merchants and Butcher’s Pride, for over twenty five years. He ended his professional career as a meat manager at Market Basket.

George married the love of his life, Carol, who he proposed to after just 5 short months. He knew she was the one he wanted to spend the rest of his life with.They later welcomed a son Ryan and daughter Jessie. George’s family was everything to him and he put them above all else. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Nothing brought him more joy than attending his kids and grandchildren’s events; he was their biggest cheerleader. They were blessed to spend so much time together over the years.

George had many passions in life. He enjoyed weightlifting, music, skiing, playing hockey (which he was doing up until the age of 74), and of course riding his Harley. He was a jack of all trades; he was the go-to person for advice on anything and was always willing to share his knowledge. George had a wonderful childhood. He would often reminisce about his time spent in Nahant, adventures on his family farm in Vermont, and his time spent on his parent’s boat, the MarDeb.

George is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Carol A. (Flynn) Melisi, of Billerica, MA; son, Ryan Melisi of Billerica, MA; daughter Jessie Dunn and husband Tom of Billerica, MA; grandchildren whom he adored Camryn, Tommy, and Reese Dunn; sister, Deborah Viscomi and husband William of Hull, MA; brother, Kenneth Melisi and longtime partner Maggie Rockwell of Arlington, MA along with many other beloved family and friends.

Per George’s request, a Celebration of Life will be held at the Billerica Country Club, 51 Baldwin Rd. Billerica, MA on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. where we will honor his legacy. At 6 pm, there will be a Veteran Military Service followed by dinner. Please feel free to come by for just a drink or stay for dinner. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at www.npcf.us in George’s name.

Obituary

James “Jim” F. Dolan, 82, of North Chelmsford died on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at his home after a year of declining health.

He was married for 55-years to the late Maura D. (Linehan) Dolan who died July 23, 2019.

Jim was born in Lowell, MA, and was the son of the late Francis A. and Catherine A. (McCann) Dolan. He was a graduate of Lowell High School with the Class of 1959, and New England Institute with the Class of 1962.

Jim served with the U.S. Army Reserves in the early 1960’s.

Jim and his wife founded Dolan Funeral Home. He was an active part of the family business working alongside his son, Jim and grandson, Andrew.

He and his wife enjoyed vacationing for over 30 years in Aruba with close friends, and spending summers with his family at Rye Beach, NH. He enjoyed travelling in his motorhome or flying anywhere where it was warm and had an ocean. Jim loved spending time with his grandchildren, and having his dog, Luna, sit on his lap. Jim was a member of the Chelmsford Elks and the Ancient Order of Hibernians James Campbell Division 19. He and Maura were former members of the Alpine Square-Dancing Club of Chelmsford. He was a pilot who owned and flew an amphibian Cesena 182 plane.

Jim was a very faithful person, and was a communicant of the Holy Rood Catholic Collaborative of St. John the Evangelist Parish of N. Chelmsford, MA and St. Theresa Church of Rye, NH. He enjoyed saying the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet daily.

Jim is survived by his two daughters, Kathryn “Kathy” Dean RN, of N. Chelmsford, and Lisa M. and her husband David Mackey of New Boston, NH; two sons and their wives, James F and Patrice (Ryan) Dolan II of Chelmsford, MA and John and his wife, Margaret “Maggie” (Ferrante) Dolan of Mullica Hill, NJ; two brothers, Raymond and his wife, Susan (Borneman) Dolan of Nashua, NH, and Stephen and his wife Carol (Saffie) Dolan of Dracut, MA; two sisters-in-law, Elaine (Rondeau) Dolan of Methuen, MA, and Janice Bronsard of Smithville, NJ; and nine grandchildren, Meaghan Dean, her fiancé, Jarrett Riel and Shannon Dean, Ryan and Tyler Mackey, Andrew, Grace, Kathleen, John “Jack”, and Kaelin Dolan. Jim also has two foster grandchildren, Jonathan and his wife, Amber (Jones) Riley of Manor, TX and Michael and his wife, Regina Beatrice of New York City, NY. He also has 2 great grandchildren, Frank and Rita Mae Riley both of Manor, TX; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Jim was the brother to the late Frank Dolan of Methuen who died March 7, 2016, and the brother-in-law, to the late Edward Schrimpe of Smithville, NJ who died August 27, 2006 and the late Joseph Bronsard of Smithville, NJ who died August 4, 2021.

Funeral Notice

DOLAN, James “Jim” F. Dolan, 82, of North Chelmsford died February 11, 2023. Visitation will be Wednesday Feb 15, 2023 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, MA. Funeral Thursday, Feb 16th 9:30am from the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 am at St. John the Evangelist Church, N. Chelmsford, MA. Burial in Fairview Cemetery Chelmsford. Memorials may be made in his memory to St. Vincent DePaul c/o St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Dolan Funeral Home 978-251-4041.

Son Chan, 70, of Lowell, MA, died January 9, 2023, in Lowell, MA.

Born on September 13, 1952 in Pursat, Cambodia, she arrived in the United States in 1986.

She enjoyed shopping and gardening, and also had a great love of nature. She worked as a hanger at Cintas Inc. of Chelmsford for many years.

A faithful Christian, she was devout member of the Fifth Street Baptist Church of Lowell.

She is survived by two daughters, Ana Koeuth and her husband Amos of Lowell, MA and Leanne Rouse and her husband Daniel of Hudson, MA, and four grandchildren, Ethan Koeuth, Elsa Koeuth, Mason Rouse, and Mali Rouse.

ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

Doris M. Bowmar, 75 years, of Milford NH, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2022, after a short illness. She is predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald Bowmar.

Doris was born in Lowell, MA on November 28, 1946. She was the daughter of Earl R. Gilson and Doris V. (Ross) Gilson. Doris was a graduate of Lowell High School, class of 1964.

Over the years Doris lived in Tyngsborough, MA, Nashua, NH, York, PA, Longwood, FL and Milford, NH. She worked for CNA insurance for 26 years as a Senior Processing Agent before retiring in 2013.

Doris is survived by two sons – Trevor Bowmar of Okmulgee, OK and Scott Bowmar and his wife Brigitte Bowmar, of Weare/Goffstown, NH. She is also survived by three grandchildren, Gabrielle and her husband Nick, Gavin, and Grace. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, William Bowmar (and his wife Karen), and 2 sisters in law, Prudence Tuggle (and her husband, the late Leonard Tuggle) and MaryLou Bartkowiak (and her husband David), her cousin, Sandra Holland, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

Doris enjoyed antiquing. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed cooking for her family. Doris enjoyed the outdoors and gardening. Doris enjoyed her cat, Sissy. Doris was a strong independent woman who didn’t like to rely on others, she never wanted to be a bother to anyone. Doris was the kindness and light in the lives of many. She will be missed.

To honor Doris’s wishes, a private graveside service was held at Thompson Cemetery where she has been laid to rest with her husband, Ronnie. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

William Albert Lagasse, 58, of New Ipswich, NH, unexpectedly died at his home on Thursday, September 29, 2022.

Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late George A. Lagasse and Elizabeth E. Helms Lagasse who preceded him in death in 2019 and 2006, respectively.

In 1982, William graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School in Westford, MA where he studied automotive technology. He was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in Chelmsford. After high school, he served in the United States Air Force. At the time of his passing, he was employed at Salesforce of Woburn, MA.

Those who loved him knew him fondly as “Billy,” a sincere and lighthearted man with a big presence. As the only boy in a house full of sisters, Billy became an adventure-seeker at a young age and never missed an opportunity to try something new and daring. He carried this adventurous spirit throughout his life. As an adult, he loved and anticipated summer trips to Lake Winnipesaukee and winter ski trips all over New England, especially his annual trip to Bolton Valley with friends. Billy was curious and caring, and he enjoyed sharing his passions with others just as much as he enjoyed learning about theirs. As quick with a quip as he was with an offer to lend a hand, Billy will be remembered for both his fun-loving spirit, as well as his kindness.

William is survived by his sisters, Elaine Lagasse and her husband Dermot Burke of Bell, FL, Anne and her husband Brad Morris of Nashua, NH, and Kathleen Lagasse and her partner Andrea Lariviere of Manchester, NH; his nieces Stephanie Morris of Plainfield, CT and Kristen Burke of Austin, TX; and his nephew Kevin Morris of Nashua, NH.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Bill’s visiting hours are Wed., Oct. 5, 2022 from 4 to 7pm. Funeral Thurs. Oct. 6, 2022 at 10am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, followed by a funeral Mass at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford, MA. Bill’s Funeral Mass will be Live Streamed at https://theholyrood.org/watch-via-livestream  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to the Diabetes Research Institute, 200 S. Park Rd., Hollywood, FL 33021 www.diabetesresearch.org. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

Janet T. (Desmarais) McKenney, 85, of Nashua, NH formerly of Dunstable died Thursday, June 23, 2022 at St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH.

She was married to the late James McKenney, who died on February 17, 1990.

Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Blanche Desmarais. She graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1955 and earned a BA in Elementary Education from Lowell State Teachers College, UMASS Lowell.

Janet was an elementary teacher for the Groton-Dunstable Public Schools. She had previously been a first-grade teacher for the Chelmsford Public Schools at the Center School and the South Row School.

She was a communicant of St. John the Evangelist Church in N. Chelmsford.

Janet was a member of the National Teacher’s Association, the League of Catholic Women, the UMASS Lowell Alumni Association, the College Club of Greater Lowell and the Dunstable Senior Center.

She is survived by her son, James and his wife, Danielle McKenney of Nashua, NH; two daughters, Joanne and Todd Carr of Rindge, NH and Maureen and her husband, Michael Higuchi of Aliso Viejo, CA; a sister, Dorothy and her husband, Raymond Berry of Nashua, NH; seven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She was the grandmother of the late Jessica L. Carr and great grandmother of the late Avery Glenneck.

Janet’s family would like to thank Courville at Nashua for the many years of loving care they gave Janet.

Her visitation will be Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 10:00 to 10:30am at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial in the Central Cemetery, Dunstable.  Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Church, 115 Middlesex St., N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

Stephen Kent “Steve” Stephenson, age 79, of Westford passed away on June 22, 2022. Steve was loved and will be missed.

Steve leaves behind his wife, Linda Walsh Stephenson, of Westford, MA; his daughter Jan Stephenson Kelly, her husband Jonathan and their children Teagan and Spencer of Scituate, MA; his son John Stephenson, his wife Katelyn (Rosa) and their children Kiernan and Connor of Great Falls, VA; and his daughter Jill Stephenson and her husband Andrew Fitzgerald of New York, NY. Steve is also survived by his siblings Deborah McIntyre, Carol Donahue, Stephen Lee Stephenson, and William Stephenson. He is predeceased by his father Will Stephenson, mother Chrystene Parker, and stepfather Donald Donahue.

Born in Columbus, Ohio on September 28, 1942, Steve was raised in Slaterville Springs, New York. He was a graduate of Ithaca High School, class of 1960. Steve spent four years in the United States Air Force, including a year learning to repair electronic cryptographic equipment, a year in Misawa, Japan, and three years as a cadet at USAF Academy. He earned his Bachelor of Science in 1969 and Master of Engineering (Electrical) in 1971 from Cornell University. Steve’s 30-year career included industrial and engineering computer systems sales and systems engineering. In 2001, Steve became a high school math teacher, earning his Master of Education degree from UMass Lowell in 2004. He taught Calculus and Precalculus at Lowell High School until 2013. Steve authored “Ancient Computers, How a Line Abacus was Used 2500 BC – 1600 AD” (ISBN 1490964371). His interests included cosmology, science, math, computers, abacuses, and history. Steve believed in celebrating the lives of his ancestors through genealogy. He gave great big bear hugs and enjoyed good Scotch whisky.

A funeral service is scheduled for 9:00 am on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, MA. Visitation from 9-10 am and brief ceremony at 10 am will be held at the funeral home, followed by burial at Pine Grove Cemetery in Westford. Donations may be made in Steve’s memory to the Greater Boston Food Bank.

James M. Harrington, 82, Newburyport, MA formerly of Chelmsford, MA passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on June 17, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Barbara Abreu Harrington for 36 years.

Jim was born on June 18, 1940 in Somerville, MA. He was the son of the late Walter and Dorothy Harrington. He graduated from Matignon High School in Cambridge, MA. He received his undergraduate degree from Northeastern University and, after returning home from the Army, he received his J.D. from Suffolk Law School.

Jim was a Veteran of the United States Army (1963—1965), serving time in Korea with the XVIII Airborne Corps before returning home. Jim opened his private practice of general law in Chelmsford, MA and served as the Town Counsel in Chelmsford for 18 years, as well as representing the Chelmsford School Department, the Chelmsford Sewer Commission and the Chelmsford Water Districts. He also served on the Chelmsford Board of Library Trustees and the Nashoba Valley School Committee. He was an active member of the Chelmsford Democratic Town Committee for many years. Jim was always giving back to the community wherever he lived and remained very involved in organizations such as Good Friends in Chelmsford and volunteering at Rosie’s Place in Boston.

He was a passionate photographer. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, reading and traveling with his wife, Barbara. Perhaps his favorite activity though, was spending time with his family especially his ten grandchildren. He enjoyed taking photos at their sporting events and all other special occasions.

He is survived by his six children. Susan McQuaide and her husband Scott of North Chelmsford, MA, Judi Hicks and her husband Jean Michel of Nashua, NH, James Harrington and his wife Debra of Tyngsborough, MA, Michael Harrington of Nashua, NH, Jason Leroux and his wife Dawn of St. John, USVI, and Elizabeth Goguen of Nashua, NH, as well as his ten grandchildren, Scott, Kyle and Kate McQuaide, Danielle and Jack Withycombe, Annabelle and Jimmy Harrington, Samuel and Zachary Goguen and Cooper Leroux. He also leaves behind his sister, Dorothy Winrow of Kingston, NY, his brothers, Daniel and Angie Harrington of Salem, MA and Paul and Betty Harrington of Newburyport, MA. He is also survived by his mother and father-in-law, Doris and Joseph Abreu of Dracut, MA, his sister-in-law, Joan and Paul McCarthy of Lowell, MA, brothers- in-law, Anthony Abreu of Derry, NH and Richard Abreu of Ocala, FL as well as many nieces and nephews.

As well as his parents, Jim is predeceased by his brothers, William and Walter, his sister-in-law, Kay Harrington and his brother-in-law, Bob Winrow.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Visiting hours Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 3 to 7 P.M. Funeral Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 10am from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 MIDDLESEX ST., CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 11am at St. Mary Church, 25 North Road, Chelmsford, MA 01824. A private burial will be in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Chelmsford, MA.  Memorials may be made in his name to Care Dimensions Hospice, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923 or to support Genitourinary Cancer Research at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center under the direction Dr. Richard J. Lee. Checks may be made out to Massachusetts General Hospital c/o MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114.  ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-256-4040.  Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

WESTFORD, MA — Robert E. “Bob” Gloyd, age 87, passed peacefully from this earth in hospice care on June 1, 2022, at his longtime home in Westford, MA, due to complications from COPD/Emphysema and Congestive Heart Failure.

Bob was born March 23, 1935 in Brockton, MA to Charles Lester Gloyd and Cora Fuller (Pierce). His youth was mostly spent living in Plymouth, MA. His father passed when Bob was 6 years old leaving his mother to raise four young children on her own. Bob dropped out of high school before graduating in order to get jobs on the fishing boats to help support the family. He was a strong and vibrant man and is described as a young man with a Charles-Atlas-like figure in a book by his good boyhood friend Skip DeBrusk.

Bob was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Air Force as a morse code radio operator stationed in England and Morocco among other locations. He proudly earned his GED during his time in the military. After his service, he returned to Plymouth and met former schoolmate, Marilyn A. Clark on the Plymouth beach and they married soon after.

After marriage, Bob became a housepainter working for Marilyn’s father, Alton Thomas Clark, at C.T. Clark & Son Painting. When Alton passed away, Bob took over the painting business and continued on for several years. While painting, he began night-school education to earn an Associates Degree in Electronics at Franklin Institute in Boston. After that he earned his Masters in Electronics from Lowell Technological Institute (now UMass Lowell). Bob and Marilyn made many sacrifices of time and effort all throughout their lives in order to secure college educations for their girls and a comfortable future.

In 1973, they moved to Westford, MA, so that Bob could take a job with General Radio in Concord, MA. He later worked for Digital Equipment Corporation, Compaq (part of Hewlett Packard) and then Intel. He was a technical writer and taught computer repair/maintenance classes for the company. Bob retired at the age of 72 after a 30-year career (he held out for a retirement package as an ever-frugal product of depression-era upbringing).

During his pre-retirement and retirement years he enjoyed many vacations with Marilyn to favorite locations such as St Thomas & St John, USVI; Sedona, AZ; Las Vegas, NV; and the Hawaiian Islands. Later short vacations were often to Foxwoods Casino in CT where Bob rarely gambled one penny but instead enjoyed the fitness club.

Besides travel his hobbies included mountain climbing, camping, walking, playing cards, reading, home repair, photography, gardening, jigsaw puzzling, volunteer work, and genealogy. All of his life he was an avid lover of cats and adopted a stray cat and several pet shelter rescues over his life.

Bob was predeceased by his three siblings: Ruth Jesse of Kingston, MA; Charles Gloyd, Jr of Springfield, MA; and Ronald Gloyd of San Antonio, TX. He devotedly visited his mother, sister Ruth and brother Charles as they each in turn struggled with failing health and old age.

Bob regretfully leaves his wife of 63 years Marilyn Avis (Clark) and cherished daughters Leslie Gloyd (spouse Lorna Franco) and Wendy Gloyd (spouse Lisa Deitch). He was a devoted family man who always best enjoyed time with immediate and extended family.

Bob’s favorite motto was “It’s better to be lucky than smart” in honor of feeling that his life’s good fortune had more to do with good luck rather than intelligent decisions.

At Bob’s request there will be no public funeral service or calling hours. A private burial will be held at Vine Hills Cemetery in Plymouth, MA, with immediate family only.

In lieu of flowers, friends who wish may make memorial donations in Bob’s name to Friends of the Cameron Senior Center, 20 Pleasant Street, Westford, MA 01886. Arrangements are in the care of the Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St. Chelmsford, MA. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.

The world lost a beautiful soul. Kaitlyn L. Martin 26, of Townsend, Massachusetts formally of North Chelmsford, Massachusetts passed Friday, March 18, 2022 unexpectedly and suddenly in her home.

Katie was born in Lowell, MA.  She was the daughter of Melissa Dalton of Melbourne, FL and the late Joseph F. Martin. Her step-father, Daniel Shea of Melbourne, FL and her step-mother, Kimberly A. Doyle of Dracut, MA.

She graduated from Nashoba Valley Tech High School, in Westford, MA with the class of 2014.

She was employed by Milltown Plumbing and Heating in Chelmsford, Mass as an HVAC Technician and Plumbing apprentice.  She absolutely loved the people she worked with at Milltown Plumbing, and learning new things in the trade.  She had also worked as a Vet Tech at Countryside Veterinary Hospital in Chelmsford.

Katie was a shining light in this world.  She loved music, her friends, and her family.  Kaitlyn had many joys in life such as fishing, hiking the White Mountains, anything nature related, and had a great love for animals.

She is also survived by her maternal grandparents,  William and Linda Dalton of Palm Bay, FL, paternal grandparents James and Carol Martin of Chelmsford, MA, aunts Stephanie Bush and her husband Ralph of Palm Bay, FL and her cousins Will and Sasha Bush who she adored, her great aunts Louise Mahoney of Palm Bay, FL  and Kathleen McClellan and her husband Richard of Tewksbury ,  two brothers, William Martin of Lowell, MA, and Joshua Martin of Tyngsboro, MA; a sister, Brittany Chavez and her husband, Julian of Palm Bay, FL, two step-sisters, Corynne Lavoie of Nashua, NH; and Heather and her spouse, Kayla Reyes of Pittsfield, MA, two step-brothers, Ryan Doyle of Dracut, MA, and Zach Lavoie of Nashua, NH, her fiancé, Kevin Lausier of Townsend, MA, her future sister-in-law, Tracy Lausier-Turner and her husband, Kevin and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Her Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 1pm at the Dracut American Legion, 574 Broadway Rd., Dracut, MA.  ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

Elizabeth Ann Wesson, 90, of Chelmsford, formerly of Dracut, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021 at D’Youville Senior Care Center.

She was married to the late Milton Wesson who passed away in the April of 2000.

Born in Chelmsford, MA, she was the daughter of the late Shirley and Leada M. (Lord) Clark.  Elizabeth graduated from Chelmsford High School with the class of 1950.

She retired from UMass Lowell in 2011 at the age of 80.

Elizabeth enjoyed watching sports but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

She is survived by her sons and their spouses; Michael and Lisa Wesson of Hollis, NH, Richard Wesson of Shirley, MA, David and Lynn Wesson of Pelham, NH,  John and Kerry Wesson of Pelham, NH, her 3 grandchildren, and her many nieces and nephews. She was the youngest and the last surviving sibling of ten.

Roger Warren Wilde, 81, of Chelmsford passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021, having lived a full and loving life.

He entered this world on January 21, 1940, the son of the late Raymond and Elizabeth (White) Wilde. He graduated from Lowell High School as a part of the class of 1959.

Roger retired after a “52 years of a life sentence” as an Expeditor at Raytheon Technology Company in 2011.  His mischievous antics were well known by all;  “I don’t need any stinkin’ badges!” when prompted to show his ID, and telling new hires that they could pick up their free turkey or “honey of a ham” coupon from  the guard shack for various holidays.

He enjoyed music, boating, fishing, dancing, Film Noir, and was a big WWII buff, as well as a devout Yankees Fan (go Yankees!). He was an active member of the Tyngsboro Sportsman’s’ Club and a lifelong member of  The Chelmsford Elks. He also enjoyed spending his summers in Vermont entertaining his family and friends.

He was married to the late Marie P. (Hayes) for more than 33 years and was the father of the late Stephen Wilde and the late Kelly Putnicki. He was also predeceased by his twin, Gerald, and a brother, Donald.

Roger is survived by a son, Raymond Wilde of Dracut; daughters, Elizabeth Nason and her husband Jeffrey of Chelmsford, Tracy Charbonneau and her husband Mark of Russell, PA, a sister, Janet Guild of FL; sister-in-law, Marjorie Wilde of Md, a sister in law, Barbara Wilde of Lowell, Mass, his grandchildren Jennifer  Challies and her husband Brandon, Jared Charbonneau, Rachel Nason, Danielle Charbonneau, and Jeffrey Nason Jr. and a great granddaughter, Adelaide Challies. He is also survived by a niece, Julie Stalker-Wilde and a nephew, Michael Wilde both of NY

He also survived by his fiancé Bernice Despres of Waltham with whom he spent 10 years and her family whom he loved.

Roger will be greatly missed by his friends in the Receiver Lab; Mike Kelly, Rube, Dick Kessler, Bob Thompson, Mark Koehnke, Steve Sparagna,(Pretty as a Rainbow),  and Leo Hanley.  His very good friend, Claude Cloutier, and the members of  the Valley Lake Association,   Aldea Duplessis and those of the “French Connection” are just a few who he enjoyed spending his time with.

ROGER WARREN WILDE, Chelmsford, MA. DUE TO COVID-19, SERVICES ARE PRIVATE. All are welcome to attend the funeral service virtually on Monday, January 10 at 11 A.M. at www.dolanfuneralhome.com ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to either St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html, Ronald McDonald House at www.rmhc.org, or ASPCA at www.aspca.org/ways-to-give. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com

Peter William Haberman, 66, of Westford, MA died Friday, December 31, 2021 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was married to Maura (Gould) Haberman with whom he would have celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on March 7th.

Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Ralph Haberman (WWII POW) and the late Phyllis (Gilson) Haberman.   He graduated from Nashoba Valley Tech High School with the class of 1975. He was a graduate of University of Lowell with a BS in Electrical Engineering.

Peter retired on January 8, 2021 from the Westford Public Schools and retired previously from Williamson Corporation in 2001.

He was a member of West Chelmsford Church of Chelmsford, MA.

Peter was a member of the Westford Sportsman Club.  He enjoyed traveling to Disney World, summers in Hancock, NH, trains, hiking, fishing, and hunting. He was an avid sailor and loved raising farm animals. He was a former volunteer firefighter for Westford.

Besides his wife he is survived by sons Kurtis Haberman and Luci Fobba of Nashua, NH Timothy Prisk of Los Angelis, CA, Sean Prisk of Pepperell, MA, daughters Kelley Fiore of Amherst, NH, Erin Prisk of Westford, MA, Bridget Prisk of Westford, MA, Olivia Olivares of Westford, MA, Amelia Olivares of Westford, MA, mother-in-law Maureen (McGoey) Gould of Poquoson, VA, sister Pamela and husband John Norris of W. Bridgewater, MA, best friends Russell and Harry Johnson, three grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

He was the brother of the late Robert Haberman.

FUNERAL NOTICE

Haberman, Westford, MA died December 31, 2021. Visiting hours Wednesday 3 to 7 P.M. Funeral Thursday from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral service at 10 A.M. West Chelmsford Methodist Church in Chelmsford. Burial in Fairview Cemetery, Westford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com