Obituaries
John Stafford Sheedy Jr., born November 26, 1937, a life-long resident of Groton, only child of John S. Sheedy Sr. and Alice C. Cleary, left us on Sunday, February 1, 2026 in his home of 65 years.
John was a graduate of Lawrence Academy and attended Tufts University. Known to run out of class at...
After 89 years of perpetual motion, the life of the Honorable Robert Standing Hargraves came to a peaceful close on January 16, 2026. He was a man of resilience, humor, and quiet strength, whose life was defined not by hardship, but by the grace and determination with which he overcame it.
Bob...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Robert Arthur Hancewicz, life-long resident of West Groton, died peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the age of 77. He is survived by his brother Alfred Hancewicz, Jr. and wife Judy; nephew David, all of Yuma, AZ; and niece Jennifer Hancewicz and husband Kai Malloy of Moab, UT; and a second...
John Murphy, a lifelong resident of Groton, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born into a family deeply rooted in Groton, John was the fourth generation to call the town home, and proudly continued the legacy of the Murphy...
Neil Joseph O’Brien, 67, of Groton, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with pancreatic cancer.
Neil is survived by his beloved wife Lori (Genetti), son Andrew Scheipers and wife Stephanie; son Casey and wife Ashleyl son Chris and wife Morgan;...