Obituaries
Stephen D. Gallipeau, age 72, of Groton, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from a lengthy illness.
Born in Boston on May 9, 1951, he was the son of the late Robert B. and Mary Elizabeth (Baker) Gallipeau. Stephen graduated from Groton High School and, in 1973, enlisted in the U.S. Marines, where he proudly served his country until his honorable discharge in 1977. He worked for many years as a restaurant owner and, during his spare time...
Robert “Bob” Wittren passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at age 68.
Bob was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2023 and took his diagnosis the same way he lived his entire life, with a positive and upbeat outlook. Bob grew up in Groton, the son of the late James and Judith Wittren, who owned the Groton Drug Company.
Raised and educated in Groton, Bob graduated from Groton High School in 1973. He went on to...
Earl Carter, a well-known Groton historian and passionate collector of Groton historical ephemera, passed away at home on Sunday, January 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family and his adored pets.
Earl was born in Boston in 1939, the son of Donald Fremont Carter and Ruth Irene Carter and grew up in Malden with two siblings.
His dad was a watchmaker and a precision machinist and early in his life, Earl learned this trade. In 1972 Earl bought...
Joan Theresa Hammond, 86, of Groton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Joan was born on April 7, 1937, a daughter of Harry R. and Rachel (Charpentier) Cullinan. She is survived by three children, Debora Hammond of Florida, Timothy Hammond of Lunenburg, and Cynthia Peters of Arizona. She is also survived by her brother, Harry Cullinan of Groton and sister, Carol Taylor of North Billerica. Services for Joan will be private....
Kyle Robert Sweeney of Groton, beloved son of Daniel R. and Jennifer E. (Roy) Sweeney, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was 23 years old.
Born September 12, 2000, in Concord, Massachusetts, Kyle was raised in Groton and attended Groton elementary and middle schools. After graduating with the class of 2019 from Bishop Guertin High School in Nashua, NH, he attended Merrimack College in Andover, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in...
Albert Stone - a respected visionary and cherished leader within his community and beyond - died peacefully in his home in Groton on December 12, 2023. He was surrounded and comforted by his devoted family at his passing. His beloved wife of 62 years, Elizabeth (Rice) Stone, preceded him in death in 2015.
Al was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on March 25, 1928, the son of Saul and Margaret (Greaney) Stone. He was raised in Haverhill, where...
Philomena (Leone) Loring., 92, a resident of Acton and a former longtime resident of Ayer, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. Philomena was born in Concord on May 17, 1931 to Maria (Giacobbe) Leone and Henry (Enrico) Leone, both of Italy. She was the sister of Zaccariah, Daniel, Luigi, and Isaiah Leone and half-sister of Frances, John, and Mary Pino, all predeceased her. Philomena was the devoted wife of the late George Loring, Jr.,...
Hans Gerd Rettig, 81, passed away November 18, 2023 peacefully, with his family by his side.
Born in Berlin, Germany in 1942 to Ellen Leslie and Wilhelm Rettig, Hans was spared from the bombings during WW II because he was in a baby carriage but his brother, Wilhelm and sister, Ursula perished. In 1951 Hans and his parents left Wilhelmshaven, Germany and settled in Nanuet, NY.
Learning English quickly, he attended school in Nanuet and then...
In memory of Bill Watson Sr. (86), having peacefully entered eternal rest while relaxing in his chair on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2023, his life celebrated in his love for tinkering with all things mechanical and electrical. With toolbox at hand, he's now undoubtedly souping up every celestial machine and vehicle in the afterlife.
Having spent his boyhood on Fertiledale Farm in Groton, Bill is reunited in peace with his parents,...
Michael C. Auman, 52, of Ashby and Groton passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved son of Craig and Marilyn (Mousel) Auman.
Michael faced many challenges of Autism from birth. From the age of two to five, Michael spent many happy days living in Taipei, Taiwan with his family. His amah, Sue Wu, would take him to her home village where his presence was considered good luck. Michael was an...