LOWELL – Elaine Czelewicz, age 71, a long-time resident of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025 after a long illness. She was born on August 4, 1954, to the late Michael Cariglia and Barbara (Bonoveto) Cariglia. She grew up in Chelmsford and was a graduate of Chelmsford High…

Joyce “Joycie” M. (Zusin) Kane, 84, of The Villages, Florida, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, of declining health, surrounded by her loving daughters. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, Joyce was the daughter of the late William J. Sr. and Josephine (Olejarz) Zusin. She was…

LOWELL – John J. Lynch, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 14, 2025, at his home in Lowell, surrounded by the family, who loved him so deeply. He was the devoted husband of the late Mary C. (Mitsakos) Lynch, with whom he shared 57 wonderful years of marriage,…

LOWELL – Elmas Simsek (née Apar,) beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully in Lowell on October 17, 2025. Born in Turkey on June 27, 1942, Elmas immigrated to the United States in 1973, where she built a life rooted in love, resilience and community. Elmas is survived…

CLEARWATER, FL – Edward “Eddie” Lewis Broome, Jr, age 80, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Lowell, Massachusetts for over 40 years, passed away on November 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was the beloved husband of his late cherished wife, Margaret “Peggy” (Espinola) Broome, the love of his…

LOWELL – Margaret A. (Lannan) (Kendall) Grimard, age 86, a resident of the Centralville section of Lowell, died Monday, November 3, 2025 at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late Henry J. “Bob” Grimard, until his passing in 2014. Margaret was born…

Christina (Troilo) Woodard … Loving sister, aunt, friend LOWELL – Christina (Troilo) Woodard, 69, a longtime Lowell resident, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, following a period of declining health. Born in Shirley, MA, on April 11, 1956, she was a daughter of the late Anthony J. and Marie…

DRACUT – Jeanette A. Iby passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on October 17, 2025. She was a loving wife and soul mate of Robert C. Iby. She was born in Burlington, VT and attended Burlington High School where she met Bob Iby. When he got out…

In Loving Memory of Our Father A Tribute to a Beloved Musician and Dad LOWELL – David Belanger, aged 74, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 28, 2025, comforted by his daughter, Jennifer and while listening to his favorite artist, Frank Sinatra. David was born on December 21,…

LOWELL – It’s with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Rosanna “Rose” (Finnerty) Shepard at the young age of 64, while surrounded by her loving family. Rose was the beloved wife of Howard Shepard with whom she just celebrated their 47th wedding anniversary in the White Mountains…

Rev. Stephen A. Vasek, OMI, 81, passed away on October 25, 2025 after lengthy period of declining health, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was born in Piqua, Ohio, son of the late Anthony and Lorraine (Koca) Vasek.  Fr. Vasek entered the Oblate Novitiate in Tewksbury, MA…

LOWELL – Mrs. Anna Laura (St. Onge) (Usher) Harding, age 77, passed after a long illness at Sunny Acres Nursing and Memory Care Facility in Chelmsford on Monday, October 20, 2025. Anna is predeceased by her beloved husband, Francis Gregory Harding. They were married in 2006 and spent 6 years…