Missionary Oblate for 59 Years Rev. Donald W. Arel, OMI, passed away on June 23, 2023.  Born in Providence, RI, he was the son of Philippe and Priscilla (Bienvenue) Arel.  He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Richard and Dorothy Arel of Sierra Vista, AZ. Don (as he preferred…

LOWELL – Leonard R. “Len” Jarek, age 82, a lifelong resident of Lowell died Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln following a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Zusin) Jarek, to whom he was married for 59 years after meeting as…

DRACUT – Mark J. Jussaume, age 52, a former resident of Dracut died unexpectedly. He was born in Lowell on October 22, 1970, and was a son of Roland R. Jussaume and his companion Karen Michalczyk of Lowell and the late Carol Ann (Goulet) Jussaume. Mark was a self employed…

NASHUA, NH – Eric L. Vadney, age 52, of Nashua, NH died unexpectedly Sunday July 2, 2023.  He was the beloved husband of Stephanie L. (LaRocque) Vadney. He was born in Winchester on February 16, 1971, and was a son of Mary Ellen E. (McKillop) Vadney of Lowell and the…

LOWELL – David A. Morris, 75, a lifelong resident of Lowell died Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving family at the Atrium at Drum Hill in North Chelmsford. He was the beloved husband of Olivia A. (Hall) Morris. He was born in Lowell on August 28, 1947, and…

LOWELL – Bette F. Lewis, age 66, a resident of Lowell died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.  She was the beloved partner of Stephen A. Sordiff, with whom she has been with for over 30 years. She was born in Holton, ME on…

Jacqueline C. “Jackie” (Paradis) Brady, age 86, a longtime resident of Lowell died Friday, June 23, 2023 at Lowell General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Paul V. Melanson and the late Peter F. Brady. She was born in Lowell on May 3, 1937, and was a daughter…

LOWELL – Darlene M. Robitaille, 60, a resident of Lowell, was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. From her birth to her passing, Darlene blessed and nurtured those around her with her immense love, faith, humor, and compassion. She left her mark on the world…

LOWELL – Roland A. Berard, 80, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Rachel C. (Provencher) Berard with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. He was born in Lowell on October 27, 1942 and was a son of…

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…

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…

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…