Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Wittren passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at age 68.
Bob was diagnosed with lung cancer in June 2023 and took his diagnosis the same way he lived his entire life, with a positive and upbeat outlook. Bob grew up in Groton, the son of the late...
Joan Theresa Hammond, 86, of Groton, passed away at her home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Joan was born on April 7, 1937, a daughter of Harry R. and Rachel (Charpentier) Cullinan. She is survived by three children, Debora Hammond of Florida, Timothy Hammond of Lunenburg, and Cynthia Peters of...
Kyle Robert Sweeney of Groton, beloved son of Daniel R. and Jennifer E. (Roy) Sweeney, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was 23 years old.
Born September 12, 2000, in Concord, Massachusetts, Kyle was raised in Groton and attended Groton elementary and middle schools. After graduating...
Hans Gerd Rettig, 81, passed away November 18, 2023 peacefully, with his family by his side.
Born in Berlin, Germany in 1942 to Ellen Leslie and Wilhelm Rettig, Hans was spared from the bombings during WW II because he was in a baby carriage but his brother, Wilhelm and sister, Ursula perished....
In memory of Bill Watson Sr. (86), having peacefully entered eternal rest while relaxing in his chair on the morning of Thursday, November 30, 2023, his life celebrated in his love for tinkering with all things mechanical and electrical. With toolbox at hand, he's now undoubtedly souping up every...
Michael C. Auman, 52, of Ashby and Groton passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was the beloved son of Craig and Marilyn (Mousel) Auman.
Michael faced many challenges of Autism from birth. From the age of two to five, Michael spent many happy days living...
We are here to tell you about Peter VanCleve Phillips, also known as "Pistol Pete". He was an adventurer, a humble soul, and a man who loved like no other. He was born in Fitchburg, on January 8, 1958, Peter spent the majority of his life in Leominster though previously you could find him in many...
Sadly, Lizabeth L. Duter passed away on Friday, October 10, 2023. Born in Groton on September 18, 1966, she was the daughter of Judy Duter and Lee Duter. Lizabeth was a 1984 graduate of Groton Dunstable Regional High School where she was a member of The National Honor Society. In 1988 she...
June 3, 1951 - October 24, 2023
Karen Eileen (Hines) Kelley of Lynnfield, formerly of Salem, Groton, Brockton and South Boston, died on October 24, 2023 after a short illness at the age of 72.
Karen was the loving mother to Erin Soo Curley and her husband Patrick of Lynnfield; and to Peter-...
Jennifer Ann Monsen was born in Groton on July 25, 1969 and died October 25, 2023 at Catholic Medical Center in New Hampshire.
Jennifer grew up with her parents and three older brothers on a small farm in West Groton surrounded by friends, family, farm animals and house pets. This began her...