All Obituaries

Robert “Bob” Martin died peacefully on September 21, 2022. He was 80 years old. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, on January 18, 1942, to William and Anna Martin, Bob was endlessly curious, he earned an MBA at Suffolk University in 1968, and was creative all his life. For more than 60 years, he told stories through music, playing guitar and writing singular folk songs that led to a recording contract with RCA Victor in the 1970s. Generations of critics and listeners consider his...

Donna S. (Sheridan) O’Gorman-Connolly TYNGSBOROUGH – Donna S. (Sheridan) O’Gorman-Connolly, age 86, a resident of Tyngsborough and formerly of Lowell, passed away on September 20, 2022.  She was the widow of the late John O’Gorman. Born in Lowell on August 29, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Susanna (O’Neil) Sheridan. Donna enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, watching game shows and playing cards. She easily laughed, loved her...

Robert D. Cloutier   Robert D. Cloutier, age 92, a resident of the Pawtucketville section of Lowell passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Therese M. (Fitton) Cloutier for over 68 years. Born in Lowell on March 17, 1930, he was a son of the late Paul L. and Yvonne (Rondeau) Cloutier.  He was a graduate of Ste. Jeanne d’Arc School and St. Joseph’s High School. He was a proud veteran of the Korean...

Pauline A. Beaupre Pauline A. (Lippe) Beaupre, age 92, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022.  She was the widow of the late George A. Beaupre. Born in Lowell on June 25, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Romeo and Edna (Frenette) Lippe and a graduate of St. Clement High School in Medford, MA, Class of 1948. Pauline enjoyed sewing, reading, knitting, traveling with her husband and being with her family. Prior to her retirement, she was...

Andrea Houle, age 70, resident of Nashua, NH, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2022 with her loving husband, Dennis, of 44 years by her side. Born on April 30, 1952, she was the beloved daughter of the late Henry and Muriel Paradis. Andrea grew up in the highlands of Lowell; the youngest of four siblings. She graduated from Lowell High School and went on to work at Raytheon for 46 years as a medical secretary. She shared her loving spirit as a devoted wife, dog mom, daughter,...

Carole A. DeFrancesco Carole A. DeFrancesco, age 80, a resident of Lowell, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, with her family by her side.  She was the wife of the late Carmine DeFrancesco.  Born in Lowell on November 26, 1941, she was a daughter of the late Ralph and Anna (Greene) Hire.  She was educated in the Lowell school system and was a graduate of Lowell High School where she was a member of the baton twirlers. Carole enjoyed...

Wayne Arthur Farrow Wayne Arthur Farrow, age 75, a longtime resident of Tyngsborough, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 9, 2022, at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, with his family by his side.  He was the high school sweetheart and beloved husband of Sharyn A. (Pelletier) Farrow for over 58 years.  Born in Lowell, MA on April 8, 1947, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Helen (Bell) Farrow and was a graduate of Lowell High School. He was a proud Veteran of...

Funeral services held privately. 

CHELMSFORD - Rene R. Desrochers, age 81, a resident of Chelmsford, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, (on his birthday) at his home, with his family by his side. He was born in Lowell on September 7, 1941, and was a son of the late Armand and Marie (Trudel) Desrochers. He was the beloved husband of Therese (Chausse) Desrochers, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage.  His life revolved around his marriage and they especially enjoyed going to Salem Willows and the Pawtucket...