Obituaries
Justin Maynard, 49, of Groton, passed away, surrounded by his family and friends, on September 30, 2013, at home following a brave journey with an aggressive illness.
Born in Ithaca, NY, he was a 1982 graduate of Marcellus Central School and a 1986 graduate of Clarkson University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was most recently employed as a Firmware (Bios) engineer for Mercury Systems.
Justin was the lead Mentor for the GDRHS...
Philip Horace Buckingham, 84, died unexpectedly on September 8th, 2013, born in Groton, Massachusetts to Horace Willis Buckingham and Elsie Ada (Bailey) Buckingham of Groton.
Surviving him is his beloved wife, Muriel B. Buckingham, residing with their daughter Joy E. Buckingham and Ward M. LaValley, Jr. of Lancaster, NH and his step son Brian T. Rourke, Sr. of Lancaster, NH, His granddaughter Elizabeth Buckingham is currently living in...
Mary Zale Kozicki, 94, of Wethersfield, CT, beloved wife of the late Andrew G. Zale and the late William Kozicki, died Monday, September 9, 2013. Born in Scranton, PA, daughter of the late Joseph and Domicella Venzlauskas, she resided in the greater Hartford area for 73 years. She was a life-long member of Holy Trinity Church where, since 1940, she served in leadership positions in many church organizations, most recently on the Parish Council...
Dr. Phyllis MacNeil, 90, died Monday, September 16, 2013 at Apple Valley Genesis Health Care in Ayer.
She was born February 8, 1923 to Hermon C. Mac Neil and Inez E. MacNeil of Swampscott, who predeceased her, as did her two sisters Jean Cole and Doris Smith.
She received a Bachelor's Degree in Zoology from the University of Maine, Class of 1944. While at UMaine, she was captain of the Field Hockey team and she made Dean's list every semester...
A Memorial Service for the late Ragnhild M. (van den Bogaert) Harris, who died August 14, 2013 and was widow of Dr. Jeffrey H. Harris, formerly of Harvard, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. at First Parish Church of Groton, Powder House Rd. with a reception following in the church vestry.
Mary "Mae" A. (Lynch) Matthews, 95, of RiverCourt Residences, West Groton, passed away Sunday, Sept. 1, 2013 at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer. Born March 2, 1918 in Allentown, PA, Mae was the daughter of the late Charles and Mary Agnes (Killian) Lynch. She graduated from Allentown High School in 1936 and attended Temple University for 2 years, studying accounting and office management. She worked as an office manager for Container...
Elizabeth D, "Liz" Reggio, 89, died peacefully with her family members by her side on Monday, September 2, 2013 at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center, Ayer.
She was born in Norwood on September 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Granton H. and Juliet (Huntress) Dowse. She grew up in Weston and graduated from the Rogers Hall School for Girls in Lowell and Garland Junior College in Boston.
She married André C. Reggio in 1947 and moved to Harvard...
After a brief illness, Ragnhild [Ronnie] M, Harris [van den Bogaert], age 91, of RiverCourt Residences, West Groton, died Wednesday, August 14, 2013 with loving family at her side. She was born April 26, 1922 on Java, Dutch East Indies to Alexander and Charlotte [Grüner] van den Bogaert. She is survived by
two sons, Russell H. of Groton and Roger J. of Stockton, NJ; and one daughter, Sally H. Reed of Groton, five granddaughters and one grandson...
Dr. Everett Arthur Garvin Ph.D. died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on Monday, July 15, 2013 at the age of 90. He was a retired psychologist and educator. He leaves his loving wife of 58 years, Norma Joy Ibbotson Garvin; son Michael of St. Louis, MO; son Mark and wife Jill of Andover; son Reid of Alton, NH; daughter Holly Raymond of Townsend; and seven grandchildren.
A resident of Groton, he was born in Worcester on July 30, 1922. He...
Maureen Lester Bascom, 46 of Groton, died unexpectedly Monday, August 5, 2013. She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, May 7, 1967 to Peter and Margaret (Langenscheid) Lester.
After graduating high school in Bahrain, where her father worked for the Flying Wing Bahrain Public Security, she worked as a hotel sales executive and tour guide. In 1989 she returned to Scotland and began a career with Sheraton Hotels. She worked successively for Sheraton in...