Obituaries

Jul 16, 2026

Nancy Lee Laurin of Bedford passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at the age of 87. She was born in San Diego, California on March 15, 1939. A resident of Bedford for more than 45 years, she was the beloved wife of David Laurin.

She is survived by her husband David; her six children: Amanda McDonald and her husband Scott;...

Jul 12, 2026

Virginia R. Chick, age 80, of Bedford, died peacefully on July 12, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born in Medford on March 30, 1946, the daughter of the late Raymond B. Pynn and Lillian G. Pynn. She was a longtime Bedford resident. She was predeceased by her husband Richard Chick and sister Patricia.

She leaves behind five children, daughter...

Jun 27, 2026

Chesley T. Logcher, 86, of Bedford, Massachusetts peacefully passed away in June surrounded by loved ones. She was the only child of Elizabeth (Hastings) and Raymon Denver Tellier. She grew up in Watertown, Massachusetts and moved to Lowell in 1949. 

Chesley loved the water and spent summers in Biddeford, Maine. She was valedictorian of the class of 1954 at Moody Junior...

Jun 25, 2026

Scott Anthony Driscoll, age 51, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Born on November 20, 1974, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts, Scott was the younger son (his brother Sean the older) of Charles A. Driscoll of Bedford and the late Paula A. Andrews.

Scott spent his early childhood in Bedford before moving...

Jun 19, 2026

James Daniels Johnson of Bedford, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on June 19, 2026. Jim was a resident of Bedford for 49 years. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Joan T. Johnson; his beloved pets Julie, Murphy, and Tomcat; as well as multiple nieces and nephews.

Born on June 22, 1940, he was the son of...

May 22, 2026

Joan B. Larsen, age 94, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on May, 22, 2026 at Carlton Willard Village in Bedford. Joan is now reunited with her husband, the late Charles F. Larsen, her daughter Debra J. Larsen, and her sons, Charles H. Larsen and Robert A. Larsen.

She is survived by daughter Linda Larsen of Hudson, NH, son William Larsen and...

May 20, 2026

Robert E. Mee "Bob", age 79 and a lifelong resident of Bedford passed away unexpectedly on May 20, 2026.

Bob is survived by his son Sean and his wife Amy of Billerica, daughter Lynn of Lowell, grandchildren Jake and Hayley; brothers, Rick and Jack; and sisters, Pam and Elaine; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his...

May 15, 2026

With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of Susan Lancet Ebbs, age 82, who died on May 15, 2026, at her home in Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, MA.

Susan was born on August 14, 1943, in Memphis, TN, to Anne M. and William K. Lancet. She was raised along with her two brothers, Bruce and Bill,...

Apr 24, 2026

Augustine Bradford “Brad” Conant III, 84, of Bedford, MA, died Friday, April 24, 2026, after a valiant six-year battle with liver cancer. Brad lived some of the best years of his life on borrowed time, far outlasting the predictions of his oncologists. Born May 17, 1941, Brad grew up in Chestnut Hill, MA and spent summers in Hillsboro, NH. He...

Apr 15, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Terrence Palmer, a proud United States Air Force veteran, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and long-time employee of Shawsheen Funeral Home. Born September 9, 1955 and raised in Braintree, MA, Terrence went on to build his life in Lowell, and most recently resided in Salem, New Hampshire.He served his country...

Apr 13, 2026

Judith Genevieve Butler Pepper DeFusco passed away peacefully at home in Port Hueneme, CA on April 13, 2026 after succumbing to a 3-year progression of cognitive impairment. Judi was born on June 5, 1940 in Oak Park, Illinois to the delight of Samuel and Genevieve Butler and was the first of their three girls. Soon after they moved to Glendale...

Apr 12, 2026

Algert J. Jonuskis, born in Stoughton, MA May 4, 1933, passed away on April 12, 2026 in his home in Bedford. He is survived by his son John Jonuskis, daughter Diane Jonuskis, and grandson Ryan Jonuskis. He is now with his wife, the late Frances Jonuskis, in Heaven; she passed away July 14, 2024. He was also pre-deceased by his...

Mar 22, 2026

Dr. Leo LoConte, beloved father, grandfather, and physician, passed away on March 22nd, 2026 at the age of 86 at his home in Lexington, Massachusetts - a place he had tended and called his own for nearly fifty years. He died as he had lived: on his own terms, surrounded by the people he loved.

Born in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Leo was...

Mar 5, 2026

Robert Albert Feole Jr., born March 3, 1961, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, with his loving girlfriend Maria holding his hand in St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua, NH.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, entering active duty in 1977. During his time in the Army, he served as a Specialist (SP4) and worked as an Improved...

Feb 10, 2026

Frank Kennery, a beloved fixture of the Bedford community and a devoted family man, passed away on February 10, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on December 23, 1943, to the late Joseph and Gemma Kennery, Frank was a man defined by his consistency, his work ethic, and his ability to connect with others. For over 60 years, Frank lived...

Jan 26, 2026

Christopher Cameron Day, aged 92, died peacefully at home in Bedford on Jan 26th after a prolonged illness. He and his wife Dr. Heather Day have happily called Bedford home for the last ten years. Chris was a sociable man of many talents and interests, and had a great sense of humor. He delighted in conversation with friends and with...

Jan 16, 2026

On January 16, 2026, William Francis Rhatigan, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Born on June 24, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the eldest son of the late Francis and Marie Rhatigan and the oldest of five boys, a role he cherished that teed up his lifelong devotion to family.

William shared 57 years of...

Jan 14, 2026

Dr. Harley Anderson Haynes of Bedford, age 87, a renowned dermatologist, peacefully passed away on the evening of Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He is survived by his children, Edward, Caitlin, and Ethan, and was predeceased by his wife, Nancy. Visiting hours will be held in Shawsheen Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 21, from 4:00 to 7:00...

Jan 5, 2026

Joseph John "Joe" Luna, age 78, passed away on January 5, 2026, after recently residing at the Edith Nourse Memorial Veterans Hospital in Bedford.

Joe was a resident of Ipswich, Massachusetts in his later years, where he lived with his beloved wife, Evelyn Mears Luna (Galvin), and also spent much of the year in Kissimmee, Florida.

Dec 25, 2025

Michael Max Hutchison, 64, of Bedford and formerly of Wilmington, MA and Manchester, NH passed on December 25, 2025. He was born in Chicopee, MA on October 1, 1961, son of Hannelore (Werner) and the late Robert Hutchison of North Kingstown, RI. After taking classes at Northeastern University, Michael enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served his...