Obituaries

Richard J. Harrison

May 17, 2024

LOWELL – Richard J. Harrison, age 86, died at his home on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was the beloved husband for 58 years to the late Monique O. (Belanger) Harrison, until her passing in 2020. He was born in Dorchester, MA on November 23, 1937, and was a son…

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Barbara A. (Fleming) Coan

May 13, 2024

LOWELL – Barbara A. (Fleming) Coan, age 83, died on Monday, May 13, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late William F. Coan, Sr, until his passing in 2017. Born in Plattsburg, NY on April 24, 1941 she was the daughter of the late Florence (Daniels) and Carl…

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Ruth Ann Ellis

April 12, 2024

DRACUT – Ruth Ann Ellis, 79, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 12, 2024 at her home in Dracut, Massachusetts. She had been valiantly battling a recent cancer diagnosis. Ruth Ann was born in 1945 to parents Mary and Harold Ellis of Lowell. She attended Lowell parochial grammar and high schools…

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Edward J. “Little Joe” Basnett

May 8, 2024

DRACUT – Edward J. “Little Joe” Basnett, 82, a resident of Dracut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda A. (Bouchard) Basnett, with whom he was married 52 years. Born in Lowell, MA on…

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Charles G. Walls

CHELMSFORD – Charles G. Walls, age 82, a longtime resident of Chelmsford died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Lowell General Hospital after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Yvonne M. (Lafond) Walls, with whom he would have celebrated 50 years of marriage on August 9th.…

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Wendell G. Iby

May 7, 2024

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather & Great-Grandfather LOWELL – Wendell G. Iby, 92, a longtime resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with his loving family in his presence. He was the beloved husband of Yvette R. (Thibault) Iby, with whom he would have…

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Eileen F. Toland

May 7, 2024

Eileen (Stroby) Toland, 77, of Nashua, NH, died Tuesday, May 7, surrounded by her family. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Eileen was a great friend to so many. She was born Jan. 7, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pa., the middle child of Francis and Agnes (Dorsch) Stroby. She was raised…

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Eugene E. “John” Vail

May 2, 2024

LOWELL – Eugene E. “John” Vail, age 76, a longtime resident of Lowell passed away following a brief illness on Thursday May, 2 2024 at Sunny Acres Rehabilitation Center in Chelmsford.  He was the beloved husband of Lucille M. (Soucy) Vail, to whom he was married for 51 years. He…

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Francis H. “Frank” Mahoney

May 4, 2024

METHUEN – Francis H. “Frank” Mahoney, age 83, a resident of Methuen passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He was born in Dracut on February 13, 1941, and was the son of the late Michael and Mildred (Joubert) Mahoney.  He was a graduate of Central Catholic High School…

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Philip L. Greene

May 3, 2024

Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather DRACUT – Philip L. Greene, 80, a Dracut resident, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, with his loving family by his side. He leaves his beloved wife, Judith (Allen) Greene, to whom he was married for 58 years. Born in Lowell on January 4,…

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Thomas B. Burns

LOWELL – Thomas B. Burns, age 93, a longtime resident of Lowell died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill following a brief illness.  He was the beloved husband of the late Doris A. (Delisle) Burns, to whom he was married for 61 years prior…

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Lawrence F. “Larry” Harding

April 17, 2024

Lawrence F. “Larry” Harding, age 64, a life-long resident of Lowell died unexpectedly at his home following a long illness. He was born in Lowell on July 11, 1959, and was a son of Joaquina (Abreu) Joy of Hudson, NH and the late Francis Harding. He attended Greater Lowell Technical…

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