Obituaries
In Loving Memory
The siblings of Sarah Jane Dubey sadly announce her passing on March 16, 2025, after a lengthy battle with Cancer. Sarah was not only our sister, but our dearest friend. We were inspired by how for many years she kept up the fight and never lost hope. She was born in Groton on March 20th, 1958, to Lawrence and Grace Dubey, attended Groton Schools and graduated from Groton High School. Sarah’s passions were her Family, caring for...
George R. Brouillette Sr, a longtime resident of Groton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He recently celebrated his ninety-second birthday playing cards with family, one of his favorite pastimes. Always a joker, his sense of humor continued until the end.
Born on March 4, 1933, he was the son of William and Blanche (Vezina) Brouillette. He graduated from Arlington High School in 1951 and...
Patricia Louise Wilcox Von Seggern, died on February 23, 2025 surrounded by her family after a long illness at the age of 81. “Pat”, as she was affectionately known by everyone, was born on October 2, 1943 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Charles and Grace (nee Hull) Wilcox. Pat attended and graduated from Roger Ludlowe High and subsequently completed her degree in education at Cedar Crest College. During her teaching career Pat was certified in...
On Sunday, March 2, 2025, the world said goodbye to a truly special soul, Ann K. (Carr) Starr, born on September 17, 1940, in Montague, MA, lived most of her life in West Groton. Ann left an indelible mark on every life she touched. Her resilience and courage, particularly in her two triumphant battles against breast cancer, and leukemia were an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a beacon of strength, proving that life’s trials could be...
Sheryl Street Cabot, aged 68, passed away at her home in Groton, on Friday, November 22, 2024, after a courageous two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
Sherry was raised in Lincoln, attending Lincoln Sudbury High School, then earning a B.A. in Business from Skidmore College in 1978. Occasionally, Sherry would speak of the harrowing event she experienced at Skidmore when her dormitory caught fire during the night. She and her roommate awoke to...
Edward Allan Perkins passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Life Care Center in Littleton. He was born September 5th, 1950 in Bridgeport Connecticut to George W. Perkins Sr. of New York and Amelia Perkins of Connecticut. After graduating high school, Edward attended the Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT and graduated in 1973. In the Coast Guard he served on the U.S.C.G.C. Hamilton.
After his service in the Coast Guard, Edward...
Almon “Ork” Orcutt Ruggles, Jr., age 75 of Ayer, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at RiverCourt Residence in Groton surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Marcia Jeanne (Maloof) Ruggles.
Born on January 4, 1950, in Washington, DC, he was the son of the late Almon Orcutt Ruggles, Sr., and Shirlie (Waters) Ruggles. Ork was raised in Lunenberg graduating from Lunenberg High School. He later attended and graduated from UMASS...
Edward F. Blanchard Jr., 70, of Groton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his wife and two daughters. Born in Brockton on July 26, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Beverly (Heddericg) Blanchard, former proprietors of the Blanchard Funeral Chapel in Whitman
He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Deborah (Sutton) Blanchard; his daughter Jennifer Gorski...
Ralph M. Smith Jr. passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, just shy of his 93rd birthday. A long-time resident of Groton, he was the son of the late Ralph M. Smith Sr. and Alice (Frazee) Smith.
Ralph attended Lawrence Academy and earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Boston University. He later went on to earn his master’s degree. Ralph taught at the Mastricola Middle School in Merrimack, NH, and after many...
Geraldine (Geri) Mary Perry passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Francis Perry Jr., who passed away in 2000 (married in 1962).
She was born on October 13, 1938, in Newton, to Jenny and Bill Marchi. She was the beloved mother to Maria Perry Kozul and Michael Perry. Geri was adored by her three grandchildren, Zoe Perry, Ted Perry and Cameron Kozul.
After graduating from Wellesley College (...