Obituaries
Diane K. Simon Reilly, passed on Sunday December 28th after a brave fight with cancer.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin “Doc” Simon and Lucille “Lou” Beaulieu Simon and cherished daughter-in-law of the late Donald “Don” Reilly and Carol Westerman Reilly. Diane was born the youngest of four daughters in Hanover, NH, on September 10, 1965. Diane graduated from Hartford High School in 1983, moved to Boston and graduated from...
Nyola (Romanauskas) Vaillancourt, 85, a visionary educator and champion of Lithuanian heritage, passed away on December 22, 2025, at Emerson Hospital.
A pioneer in the Chelmsford Public Schools, Nyola helped transform the district’s Special Education department into a national model. In the 1960s, she combined her background in drama with her expertise as a speech pathologist to create innovative instructional television programming using...
February 8, 1934 — December 16, 2025 Groton, Massachusetts
Barbara Joyce Rich, of Groton, born February 8, 1934, passed away on December 16, 2025, after sustaining severe injuries in a car accident. At 91 and ¾, she was still loving her work as a dedicated Parent Advocate and talented Yoga Teacher. Barb worked enthusiastically in both capacities until her final days.
Barbara is survived by her four children, Tracy (partner Tam); Adam;...
Norma Jean Hartnett, age 87, of Groton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 after a brief illness. She was surrounded by close and extended family members. She is survived by sons and spouses: David Thomas and Nancy Ann, Douglas John and Patricia Lynn, and grandchildren Andrew James and Chelsea Elizabeth. She joins in spirit her loving husband, Thomas Hartnett; parents: Thomas Thornton and Olive (Goodrich) Thornton; daughter...
We gather to remember and celebrate the life of Michael F. Carroll, who was born on March 4, 1955, in Lowell, Massachusetts. Michael was a dedicated, loving, and thoughtful individual who had an unwavering commitment to his family, friends, and his profession. He was a steadfast beacon of support for everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. Michael was a prankster and never let an opportunity pass to jump out and scare you, mess with you,...
Douglas Gregg Bover of Groton, at the age of 78, passed away on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, of complications related to pancreatic cancer. Born in Brattleboro, Vermont on May 4, 1947, Doug exhibited an interest for both the visual arts and music at an early age. During his time in high school, Doug played bass and guitar professionally in numerous venues in Vermont.
Doug earned a BA in Industrial Design at Pratt Institute, New York. While at Pratt,...
Ruth “Jeri” Gray, 93, of Groton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Born in Norwood on October 7, 1932, Jeri was a graduate of Bates College and lived a life filled with curiosity, kindness, and adventure. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Gray who passed away in 1984.
Jeri spent many happy years in East Aurora, NY, and Princeton, NJ, before moving to Acton, MA, in 1993. In 2021, she moved to Groton...
Harold “Dave” Emerson Davis, age nearly 90, of Jaffrey, NH, died at home on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Dave was born October 18, 1935 to Harold Emerson and Mary Brown Davis in Peterborough, NH. He grew up on his grandfather’s family farm in Jaffrey. His mother was a schoolteacher, and his father was a chef at the Monadnock Inn (which they owned for a time) and later at the Woodbound Inn. As a teenager, Dave and his brother Peter ran up and...
On September 24, 2025, the Rev. Harold Vincent Lloyd, Jr., affectionately known as “Skip” by his family and friends, was called to his heavenly home. Born on January 18, 1947, in Berkeley, CA, the Rev. Lloyd was a compassionate and humble servant of the Lord who devoted his life to his faith, his family, and his community. His unwavering commitment to his religious calling was a testament to his profound belief in the words of Micah 6:8, “He...
Ronald Kevin Alcott, 91, of Groton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He was born on June 19, 1934, in Lebanon, NY, to the late Albert Alcott and Helen (Childs) Kise.
Ron shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Lillian (Clapp) Alcott. Together they built a life grounded in love, family, and shared memories. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...