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Jessica Lynne Peterson
Jessica Lynne Peterson was born on April 12, 1994, the loving daughter of Eric and Betsy Peterson. She died unexpectedly on Sunday March 14, 2009, as a result of an accident.
Jessie was a beautiful happy ninth grader at Harvard’s Bromfield High School. She loved, sports, art, theater, politics, and her friends. She was a member of the Field Hockey Team, Girl’s Lacrosse Team, and Indoor Track Team.
Jessie was known for scoring numerous goals during the Field Hockey season. She was asked as an 8th grader to play on the Varsity team for several games last season. During her first Varsity game she scored two goals. A proud dad was looking for a bragging story only to be told by a humble Jessie “I was just in the right place at the right time.” Field Hockey was her passion, she loved the game and her team.
Jessie was also very artistic, always creating art for her room and doodling wildly intricate designs on her arms, and worked with many other crafts. A couple of years ago she won a contest to design the logo for the Harvard Lion’s Club Fall Festival, which is still used today.
She is remembered by all for her infectious smile and laugh, and happiness. She had the ability to light up a room with her presence.
She leaves behind her loving family: parents, Eric and Betsy Peterson; brother, Beck; Grandparents, Jim and Barbara Schautz and Wayne and Marie Peterson, all of Norwell; Great grandmother, Louise Sheehan of Hanover; and Aunt Ingrid and Uncle Will Dehler, and their two children of Connecticut.
Eileen Patricia Doucette, of Acton.
Eileen Patricia (O’Leary) Doucette, March 23, 2009. Wife of John A. Doucette of Acton, Sister of Cornelius and his wife Marilyn O’Leary of Wellesley, Marion and her husband Phillip Donahue, and sister in law of Madeleine O’Leary and Close family member of Mark Nelson of Ayer. She was also the sister of the late Paul K. Donahue. Funeral from the Badger Funeral Home 347 King Street, Littleton on Monday at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne’s Catholic Church, 75 King Street, Littleton on Monday March 30 at 11 am. Visiting Hours will be Sunday 2-6 p.m. Burial will be at Massachusetts National cemetery in Bourne. In lieu of flowers contributions can be in her memory to Cops For Kids with Cancer www.copsforkidswithcancer.org. Mrs Doucette was flight attendant with Delta Airlines for 40 years.
Cecelia “Maxine” Boschetto
Cecelia “Maxine” Boschetto, 73, of Ayer Road, Littleton died suddenly on March 22, 2009 at her home. She was born in Winters, Texas on Jan 26, 1936, daughter of the late R.P. “Ted” and Leola (Collinsworth) Williams and was the wife of the late Andrew R. “Chick” Boschetto who died in 1982. She graduated from Lubbock High School in Texas. She joined the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict where she served as an Air Operations Specialist. Maxine married
Chick in 1954 while they were both stationed at Kessler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi. They were later stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base in San Raphael, California. They moved to Watertown, MA in 1956 and then to Littleton in 1959 where she has lived for the past 50 years.
Maxine worked as a Floral Designer for Larry's Flower Shop and managed flower shops at Star Markets in both Maynard and Sudbury for several years. She was the playground manager at Shattuck Street School from1969-1974. She also owned and managed a domestic service called “Cardinal Clean” from 1979-1991 serving Lincoln, Wayland and Weston. She worked at CVS in Littleton from 1996-2004. Most recently she worked as a Home Health Aide for Right at Home, Groton, MA.
Her survivors include her children Regina “Gina” Miller and her husband Bradford of Littleton, Teresa “Renee” Tambling and her husband Mark of Sterling, and Raymond “Ted” Boschetto and his wife Cindy of Newburyport, 4 sisters Nidra Bailey of California, Nancy Ruzinsky and Mary Silverstein both of Texas, and Betty Goss, of Louisiana. She is also the grandmother of 8. Brandon Miller and his wife Donna-Sue, Jason Miller and his fiancée Stacey Dzindolet, Andrew, Elizabeth, Amanda and Max Tambling, Bria and Felicia Boschetto. She has 3 great grandchildren: Justin, Hunter, and Braydon Miller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anne's Church, 75 King Street, Littleton on Saturday at 10 am. Burial at Westlawn cemetery Littleton will follow. Visiting hours will be at Badger Funeral, 347 King Street, Littleton on Friday 3-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make your donation to either Make-A-Wish Foundation of America, P.O. Box 97104, Washington, DC 20090-7104 or American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.
Guinevere (Cwalina) Pelton
Guinevere (Cwalina) Pelton, 91, of Littleton died on April 15, 2009 at Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was born in Gardner, Ma on September 13, 1917 daughter of the late Antoni and Cartagina (Rakowska) Cwalina and was the wife of the late Lawrence Pelton who died in 1996. She grew up in Gardner and was graduate of Gardner High School Class of 1925. Gwen worked as a Dental Hygienist for several years and later as an Inspector for Raytheon Corporation, retiring in 1980.
Mrs. Pelton was a member of St. Anne’s Church in Littleton and enjoyed cooking and playing bingoand making arts & crafts.
She is survived by her son Thomas and his wife Sharon Pelton of Groton, and many nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Anne’s Church, 75 King Street. Littleton, on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton.
Howard L. Gilson, Jr.
Howard L. Gilson, Jr., 86, of Pleasant Street, Groton died at his residence on April 19, 2009. He was born in Groton on, August 28, 1922, son of the late Howard and Bertha (Swallow) Gilson and was the husband of the late Bernice (Macomber) Gilson who died in 1995. He was a graduate of Groton High School, Class of 1940 and then attended Springfield College for 2 years where he was a Tarbell Recipient. During WW2 he worked as a PX manager at Fort Devens. Howard then returned to college at Boston University and received his BA Degree in 1946. He was voted permanent Class President, a member of Scarlet Key and was a member of Who’s Who in America,
After his marriage to Bernice in 1947, they made their home in Shrewsbury, Northboro and Wilbraham. Before returning to Groton in 1994.
Howard worked for many years as an Accounts Manager for U.S. Envelope Company now known as Westvaco, Corp. He was a member of the First Parish Unitarian Church of Groton, Groton Historical Society, Massachusetts Christmas Tree Association, Groton cemetery Association and Caleb Butler Masonic Lodge AF& AM in Ayer.
His survivors include a daughter Faith Blanchard of Rumford, ME, 2 sons David W, Gilson of Groton and Howard “Luke’ Gilson 3rd of Bethesda, MD. and a sister Marthta Gilson of Groton. He is also survived by his grandchildren Catherine Moon, Joshua Boswell, William Gilson, Howard L. Gilson 4th, Alexandra Gilson and the late Sarah Boswell. And 4 Great Grandchildren Robert Moon, Michael Moon, Conner Boswell, and Abbilyn Boswell.
A Funeral Service will be held at First Parish Church, Powderhouse Road, Groton on Thursday at 1 p.m.. Visiting Hours will be at Badger Funeral Home 45 School Street, Groton, on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Burial at Groton Cemetery. For those who wish contributions may be made in his memory to Springfield College Alumni Fund, Alden Street, Springfield MA 01109 or Groton Historical Society, Boutwell House, 172 Main Street, Groton MA. 01450.
Stanley Michael Cantino
“Mr. Boots”
Littleton – Sometimes you see a man so vigorous and full of life you think that death will never be able to catch him. Then you find he moved too quickly, coming to his end much too soon. That describes our “Mr. Boots.”
As we delivered the sad news, many kind words were used to show who Bootsie was and what he meant to those who knew him. He was known to most as a great guy, someone with a great sense of humor who liked to have a good time. He was considered unique, appearing hard on the outside while being soft on the inside, truly one of a kind. But what was surprising, was the number of people who commented that he had helped so many people, always willing to lend a hand and go out of his way, doing what he could to help.
Stanley Michael Cantino, known to most as Bootsie, was born June 25, 1943 in Ayer, Massachusetts, the son of the late Stephen Cantino and the late Mary Karpeichik Cantino. Bootsie left us suddenly and unexpectedly on April 19, 2009. He is survived by his sister Joyce and her boyfriend Neil, nieces/goddaughters Lynne and Jenna, nephew Stephen and his fiancée Allison, great-nephew Christopher, great-niece Ashley, sister-in-law Jeanne, an aunt, uncles and many special friends, too numerous to list. He was also predeceased by his brother and best friend Frank S. “Bud” Cantino in April of 1992.
Bootsie enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling and racing at the Finish Line Racing School in Daytona Beach. He had a passion for nice cars and motorcycles, always adding his personal touch to everything he owned. He was a lifelong Littleton resident, attended Littleton schools and was a successful excavating contractor for forty-five years. Bootsie was a member of the NRA and Ty-Rods. He was happiest when he was on-the-go, spending little time idle and had a great fondness for animals, always enjoying their company, playfulness and carefree attitudes.
There will be no calling hours. A Mass in celebration of his life will be held on Friday, May 1, at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Anne’s Church, 75 King Street, Littleton with burial immediately after at Westlawn cemetery in Littleton. Following the burial, family and friends are invited to Jeanne’s home for a reception honoring Bootsie.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in his memory to the Littleton Historical Society, the Second Chance Fund for Animal Welfare, Inc. (PO Box 118, Bolton, Ma 01740) or another animal charity of your choice.
Arrangements provided by Badger Funeral Home.
Roger J. Brule
Roger J. Brule, age 85 of Littleton, MA. died on April 15, 2009 in Concord, MA. He was born in Forge Village on February 24, 1924. He was the son of the late Edmund and Eva (Lamy) Brule. He attended Westford Public Schools. Roger joined the U.S. Army during WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre as a Chaplain’s assistant and was awarded The Bronze Star.
Mr. Brule worked at The Abbott Worsted Company in his early years, then as a foreman for TIC (Technology Instrument Corporation) of Acton for Several years until they relocated. He then became a bindery supervisor for The Murray Printing Company, (now Courier Corporation) in Forge Village, for 30 years, retiring in 1986.
He was married
to Dorothy (Shea) Brule and would have celebrated 59 years of marriage in June. Together, they made their home in Littleton and spent summers at their Cape Cod home in Harwichport, MA. He was a member of VFW Matawannakee Post #6539, and a member of Saint Anne’s Parish in Littleton. Roger was an avid golfer and bowler and was an accomplished hockey and baseball player in his youth.
His survivors include his wife Dorothy of Littleton, 2 daughters Patricia A. and her husband Robert Lahue and Nancy J. and her husband Frank Gower, all of Westford, his brothers Marcel and wife Kay Brule of Lowell, Sylvio and wife Kathy Brule of Harvard and a sister Monique Brule of Westford and the late Laurent and Raymond Brule. He also leaves his 5 beloved grandchildren; Brian, Lori and Greg Lahue and Jeffrey and Jonathan Gower and 2 great grandchildren; Jonathan and Patrick Lahue.
Visiting hours will be held at Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton, MA. on Thursday, April 23, from 4-8:00 p.m. His funeral will be held from the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street Littleton on Friday April 24, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Anne’s Church 75 King Street, Littleton at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Westlawn Cemetery, Littleton. For those who wish, contributions may be made in his memory to your local American Cancer Society.
Peter Duane Cole
Peter Duane Cole long time Groton resident passed away peacefully at his home on April 5, 2009. He was 90 years of age. Mr. Cole was born in Millbrook, New York on April 23, 1918 to Melton Douglas Cole and Virginia Richardson Duane Cole.
Peter was a member of the Princeton Class of 1940. He enlisted in the Army in 1941 and was sent to Officer Candidate School. Initially he served in the Mounted Calvary (as in horses) in a unit at Fort Devens. His colleagues remember that he used to say he discovered Groton on horseback. Peter later served in Europe as a Captain in the Coast Artillery, when Antwerp was under heavy shelling. Serving until 1946, Peter was also part of a unit guarding prisoners of war.
Returning stateside Mr. Cole entered Boston University Law School and received an LLB in 1951. He started his law career at Badger, Pratt, Doyle and Badger in 1952, and became a partner in 1958. For a time the firm was known as Badger, Sullivan, Kelly and Cole. Mr. Cole became managing partner of the firm in 1976, which role continued until 1984. The firm underwent many name evolutions over the years and today it is the Badger Law Group at 27 School Street, Boston. Highly respected in his profession, Mr. Cole was an impressive figure in the courtroom. His professional work largely focused on insurance defense and municipal law.
Peter married
Mary Ann Delaney of Newton on February 4, 1956 and the couple purchased their home in Groton in 1960. They had no children and Mrs. Cole died February 26, 2002.
Groton has always been much at heart for Mr. Cole, and he served as Groton’s town counsel for 30 years from 1965 to 1995. Because he was a tort lawyer, he particularly understood liability and risk assessment, and he advised the town well during those years.
Mr. Cole was predeceased by his only brother Melton Douglas Cole who also had no children. Burial will be on Nantucket Island, where his wife and father are buried.
A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, April 25th at 11:00 a.m. at First Parish Unitarian Universalist of Groton on Powder House Row, Groton. With Peter having no surviving family, it is up to those persons who knew him to celebrate his life and mark his passing. Those wishing to do so may make memorial contributions to the Groton Public Library Gift Fund.
Ruth R. “Bonnie” Rich
Ruth R. (“Bonnie”) Rich died on March 26, 2009
Born Ruth Rosenkrans on December 24, 1918 in Oak Park, Illinois, she married
Howard L. Rich, Jr. in 1941 and they made their home first in Needham, then Lincoln, before finally moving to Harvard where they lived for over 36 years. The last four years of her life were spent at “The Inn at Robbins Brook” assisted living in Acton, MA.
Bonnie was active in the real estate business and was the proprietor of Country Holdings Real Estate in Concord, MA for many years.
She was predeceased by her husband, two brothers and one sister.
She leaves two daughters: Pamela Marston and her husband Robert of Harvard, MA, and Penny Nuse and her husband Ernest of Concord, MA. She also leaves four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Evangelical Congregational Church, 5 Still River Road, Harvard, MA on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 2PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Harvard, Ambulance Fund, 40 Ayer Rd., Harvard, MA. 01451. Arrangements by Badger Funeral Home.
Vernon L. Smith Sr.
Vernon L. Smith Sr., 81, of Kemp Street West Groton, died at his residence on July 2, 2009. He was born in Norwood on October 12, 1927 son of the late Allan and Elizabeth (McCann) Smith. A life long resident of West Groton, Vernon attended the Groton School System. He served in the U.S. Army during WW2. After the War, he worked at the Groton Leatherboard of over 18 years. He then worked for the Groton Highway Department for 20 years retiring at the age of 67. Vernon was also a Dog Officer for the Town of Groton as well as a Groton Firefighter at Squannacook # 2 Station. He was also a cofounder of the Squannacook Sportsman’s Club.
Mr. Smith is survive by is wife of 58 years Evelyn (Spinney) Smith of Groton, 2 Sons, Allan E. Smith and Vernon “Larry” Smith Jr. both of Groton, A sister Elizabeth Riley of Phoenix, AZ., 3 grandchildren Joshua, Jeremiah and Sam, and 2 great grandchildren, Tilly and Mia.
Funeral from the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St. Groton on Thursday at 9 am with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church in West Groton at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours will be Wednesday from 7-9 p.m.. Burial will be at Groton Cemetery.
Melburn C. Zwicker, Jr. (Rick)
Melburn C. Zwicker, Jr. (Rick), 60 years old, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21st, 2009, at his home in Nashua, NH.
He was born in Stoneham, MA, February 12, 1949 son of Lucille R. (Levasseur) Zwicker and the late Melburn C. Zwicker, Sr. He graduated from Groton High School in 1968.
Rick held several jobs in his lifetime, but perhaps the most significant would be working with his dad at Townsend Ford in Townsend, MA, where his passion for the power of the automobile was conceived. To this day, there was not an automobile or its’ mechanics that Rick could not conquer. His most recent accomplishment was that of becoming a crew member and mechanic for the Anderson-Hill Racing #25 Pro 4 Modified of NE race team. His knowledge and expertise was immediately welcomed by the family team, Sonny, David and Tyler Anderson, Norm Hill, Larry Jones and Scott Tyler. Their love for Rick as a person and his passion for the sport became a major factor in helping the team reach new levels of success. They most recently reached a podium finish in 3rd place, their best finish ever! Please feel free to visit their website @ www.pro4mods.com. Rick also just returned from an ISMA tour race in Ohio where he was also a crew member for the #5 car, which he was responsible for rebuilding, for Vern Romanoski’s Super Modified Cars.
The Zwicker family would like to personally express their gratitude to the Andersons, Rick’s extended family, for opening their home and their lives to Rick and providing him with the opportunity to live his dream this past year. Cis, David & Michelle, Sonny & Terri, Tyler & Amanda, Travis, Ian, Isaac, Kirsten, Aaron, Jason, Norm Hill, Larry Jones and Scotty Tyler, we are forever grateful to you all.
As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock, the “weekend in the country” at Yasgur’s farm, Bethel, NY in August of 1969, an event that Rick would partake in, we can’t help but realize that Rick lived his life as they all did that weekend. Being a hippie, having a social conscience, being free of materialism, peaceful and liberating. That festival set the standard for peace, music, people and expression and showed to the world that all was not just violence and hatred…it was life! It was an era that has no equal, as is Rick. As Rick would so often say, “If we all share what we’ve got with the people around us, there’s plenty for everyone.” “Peace.” May we all keep Rick in our hearts and our memories.
Rick is survived by his devoted mother, Lucille Zwicker, of Nashua, NH; his loving brothers and sister, Michael Zwicker, of Townsend; David Zwicker, of Nashua, NH and Lucianne Fitzpatrick, of Townsend; his sisters-in-law, Terri Zwicker and Debra Schultz; his brother-in-law, Mark Fitzpatrick; his nieces and nephews: Shawn, Alicia, Zachary, Nicholas, Katie, Jennie and Tom; his great-nieces: Cassidy, Halle, Kalyn and Madison and his closest friends whom he loved as family.
In honor of Rick’s wishes, a private service will be held for the family. Services provided by Badger Funeral Home, Groton, MA.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Rick’s honor may be made to the Humane Society for Greater Nashua.
Colleen Scott
Colleen Scott of 1 Scott Road, Littleton, MA died unexpectedly on 6/11/09 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. Surrounded by her eight children, she died peacefully. Mrs. Scott, a proud Newfoundlander and widow of the late John J. Scott, Jr., who died in 1972, was a long-time and active resident of Littleton. She was a member of the St Anne’s parish, St Anne’s Sodality, Littleton Garden Club and Littleton Boosters club. An avid ice hockey and golf fan, she also enjoyed traveling, snow skiing, working in her yard and flower gardens and visiting with numerous friends and family in the area.She is survived by her eight children and their families:
Sean A. Scott of Merrimac, MA and his seven children: Sean R and Charlotte Scott, Jacquelyn and Adam Loren, Ross, Catherine, Madison, Samantha and Tobias Scott.
Teresa and Mike Jacobson of Savannah, GA and her two children, Nathan and Kelley Brock, Joshua and Kana Brock.
Patricia Atkins of Littleton MA and her two children, Shannon and Christopher Atkins.
Kevin Scott and his fiancé, Cheri Leach, and children Haley and Dylan of Littleton.
Peter and Patty Scott, and their children, John, Alexandra and William of Littleton.
Elizabeth and Bruce MacWilliams and their children Brynne and Colleen of Salt Lake City, UT.
Sheila and Matt Field and their children, Melissa and Emily of Littleton.
Sharon M. Scott of Jacksonville, FL, and six great-grandchildren: James and Gracen Scott, Rachel, Emma, and Sasha Loren and Lilia Brock.
She leaves behind William and Colleen Crawley, Kevin and Theresa Crawley, Bob Crawley, Sheila Morrissey and Larry and Patricia Powers, and numerous nieces and nephews from Newfoundland and the Canadian Providences. Additionally, she will be sadly missed by her in-laws, Petty and William Gleason, their four children and families and Ross and Bernice Scott and their five children and families of Rochester, New York.
Our goofy Newfie will forever be in our hearts and minds and prayers.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anne’s Church 75 King Street Littleton on Tuesday June 16 at 10 a.m. Visiting Hours at the Badger Funeral Home, 347 King Street, Littleton on Monday from 3-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations will be gratefully accepted for the John J. Scott Jr. Memorial fund, college scholarship, c/o LYSA, PO Box 237, Littleton, MA 01460.
