Obituaries
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; and son Taylor. Neil was the proud grandfather to Lily, Noelle, Eamon, Josie, Cameron, Grant, Ava, and Willard, all of whom he loved dearly. He is also...
Ruth Treen died peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at the age of 95. She was born August 21, 1929 in Harvey, Illinois to Karl and Jessie Treen. Their fourth and youngest child, she had wild curly hair and a tendency to veer off the expected path.
Ruth graduated from the University of Illinois in Champagne-Urbana. The highlight of her studies was playing the lead in the university’s production of Romeo and Juliet. Ruth continued to be active...
It is with deep love and sorrow, we share the passing of our dad, Alford Dyson Jr. — a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend — who left us peacefully at the age of 88.
Alford shared 60 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Edda, whom he lovingly called “Sweetie.” Together, they built a life filled with love, laughter, and countless adventures. He was a proud father to Todd Dyson and Jenepher Spencer, and nothing brought...
Robert “Bob” Shaw, Jr. died peacefully in Groton on Friday, June 27, 2025 just two days short of his eighty-eighth birthday.
The son of the late Esther (Macneir) Shaw and Robert Shaw, Sr., Bob was a one-of-a-kind character who spoke in a vernacular limited to a population of one (a winnebago was a “moose-of-a-hog,” his daughters were either “champions” or “chimpanzees,” doing poorly was “dogging it”). In his youth, Bob teased, tormented, and...
Ellen Truitt Hargraves’ long and courageous journey came to a peaceful close on Sunday, June 15th. After years of neurological decline, her body—worn from countless battles—finally found rest. Yet as her strength faded, her spirit grew ever more luminous. She left this world surrounded by love, having gifted her family and friends with a lifetime of wisdom, warmth, and unforgettable memories.
Ellen’s love touched many lives, especially those of...
William Fraser Shute, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on June 1, 2025. He was a charismatic beacon in his community. Born on January 21, 1934, in Boston, MA, Bill’s life was a testament to his dedication to service, creativity in his pursuits, and his loving nature towards everyone he encountered. His zest for life and his infectious energy filled every room he entered, leaving a lasting impression on those fortunate to cross his path.
Bill’...
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...