Obituaries
William Henry Eger, M. D., 92, died Friday, January 1, 2016 as he wished, at home with family. He was born March 2, 1923 in Schenectady, NY to William R. Eger and Irene Baez Eger. He attended Union College, and graduated from there following a stint in the Army in World War II. He then went on to...
Arthur Richard Silva 79, of Groton passed away after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer's disease on Saturday November 28, 2015 at his home. He was the husband of Evelyn (Brodeur) Silva with whom he had celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary on this past August 11th.
He was born on September 21...
Alfred E. Irelan Jr. (Al), son of Alfred E. Sr. and Catherine R. Irelan, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 surrounded by his family and friends.
Born October 29, 1935 in Providence, RI, Al grew up in Seekonk. He graduated in 1953 from East Senior High School, Pawtucket, RI, where he was an AAU...
William "Bill" Perry Brandt, age 63, of Groton, died unexpectedly of heart failure on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.
Bill was beloved. He was the husband, companion and friend of Ellen Nordahl Brandt of Groton. He was the father of Nick Brandt (34, Ames, IA), Melinda Brandt (31, Watertown), Keaton...
Sandra Locapo died October 27 surrounded by family and close friends, following a long illness. A long-time Groton resident, she was co-founder and owner with her husband Dan of KitchenArt design and construction company in Groton.
Services will be:
Monday, Nov 2: Viewing hours 2-4pm and 7-9pm....
John "Jack" C. Vaillancourt, 81, died peacefully at his home in Groton, Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He was married to Nyola Vaillancourt with whom he would have celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary November 1, 2015.
Born in Lowell, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mildred Vaillancourt. He...
Two men have been charged after allegedly shooting two Trumpeter swans at the Princeton Wildlife Area in Scott County. Levi Young, 25, of Davenport, and Kyle Munson, 25, of Eldridge, allegedly shot the two swans while waterfowl hunting, killing one and injuring the other. Attempts to capture the...
A Memorial service for Susan McLean will be held at the First Parish Church of Groton on Saturday October 10, 2015 at 11 am. Susan was born and raised in Groton. She is survived by her sisters Betsey Reeves and Anna Eliot of Groton; and her husband of 40 years, Donald McLean and two sons James...
Dr. Alfred E. Decoteau, 85, of Mason, NH, formerly of Dunstable, died peacefully at his home Thursday, September 10, 2015. He was married to Helen I. (Palloch) Decoteau for 32 loving years, until she died in 1983.
Born in Barre on November 14, 1929, he was the son of Mitchell and Lillian (Lemay)...
Marilyn T. Trecartin of Groton died at her home on September 8, after a long illness, surrounded by family. She was born in Lynn June 19, 1931 daughter of the late Dennis J. and Gladys (Rankin) Burke. She spent her early life in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School class of 1948....