Obituaries
Edward Allan Perkins passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at the Life Care Center in Littleton. He was born September 5, 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 entered...
Eleanor Astrid Bond, of Milford, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the Bons Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. She was 91 years old.
Born on May 23, 1933, in Hempstead, NY, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Axel Back and Beatrice (Maxwell) Back. She was the beloved wife of George Bond, with whom she shared many joyful years of marriage until his passing in December of 1995.
A woman of deep faith and...
Janet J. Goudey, age 90, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2024, at her home in Groton, with loving family by her side. Janet was born on March 9, 1934, in Cambridge to Katherine and Clifford Sprott. She graduated from Stoneham High School in 1951 where she made many lifelong friends, was captain of the cheerleading squad, and where she met her husband Bob. In 1954, Janet graduated from the Massachusetts Memorial Hospital’s School of...
Karen Albertson Phinney, age 82, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her home in Groton, surrounded by her loving family.
Karen was born on August 4, 1942, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Catherine and Harry Albertson. Karen was a dedicated mother to her son and her stepchildren and a loving wife to her late husband, Morris “Mo”, whom she married on October 4, 1975. Karen and Mo enjoyed traveling the world and spending their summers on...
Katheryn (Kitty) Lincoln passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Ralph Lincoln. She is survived by her three sons, Thomas with wife Karen; James with wife Diane; Jonathan and wife Elizabeth; her grandchildren, Alex and wife Kelly; Abigail; Andrew and wife Sarah; Elizabeth and husband Socrates; and great-grandchildren, Harper and Jack.
Kitty graduated Sandford, ME high...
Barbara Barton Badstübner of Groton, born January 7, 1937 to Marion and Donald Barton, joined Jesus in eternal life on April 15, 2025. Barbara was the wife of Carl Badstübner, who passed away in April 2010.
As an only child, Barbara was raised by her parents and grandparents in Fitchburg. Barbara was tremendously proud of her family and their achievements. Barbara’s father, Donald Barton, was an artist and photographer who trained at the Museum...
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...