All Obituaries

Fay Elaine McLean (nee Johnson) was born in Melrose, Massachusetts on July 19, 1930. She passed away on February 20, 2021 in Groton, Massachusetts. Fay was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was an avid knitter and crocheter and donated countless handmade hats and mittens to school children in her community. Each new baby in her extended family was given a special crocheted octopus, and she created afghans and ponchos and other items for friends and family. Fay...

Kellie M. Hughes   Kellie M. Hughes, age 45, a resident of Nashua, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family, after a three year courageous battle with cancer.    Born in Lowell on June 10, 1975, she was a daughter of Rita M. (Charest) Hughes of Nashua and the late William A. Hughes.   Kellie was a graduate of Pelham High School and then received her degree from St. Joseph School of Nursing.    She worked as a...

Matthew B. Leva Matthew B. Leva, age 34, a resident of Tyngsborough, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Tufts Medical Center in Boston.  He was the loving father of Payton (Pretty) Leva and Charlotte (Charlie) Toomey. Born in Winchester on June 18, 1986, he was the son of Richard E. and Lynne A. (Cawthron) Leva.  He was raised in Billerica and was a graduate of Billerica Memorial High School and then served in the United States Coast Guard.  He was...

Brian Leslie Marinel lifelong Tyngsborough resident, 90 Brian Marinel, affectionately known as “Buzz” to those who knew him best, of Tyngsborough, MA, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2021.  Brian was surrounded by his family and will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 70 years, Dorothea Simpson Marinel; his daughter Marlene Makevich and husband Thomas; his son Bruce Marinel and wife Kathy; and his late son Douglas Marinel; grandchildren Crystal Marinel and...

George Joseph Nutter, Sr. 1961-2021   George Nutter believed he was put on Earth to help people, and that belief held true throughout a life of service, love, and kindness for all who were lucky enough to know him. And so, it is with tremendous sadness that George’s family announces his passing on Feb. 11, 2021. George collected many titles during his time: Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, firefighter, bomb technician, investigator, teammate, and friend. In each of...

Robert E. Burns, Jr. Robert E. “Lumpy” Burns, Jr., age 48, a resident of Lowell, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2021.   Born in Lowell on October 23, 1972, he was a son of the late Robert E. Burns, Sr. and the late Rosemarie (Lepine) Matthews.  He was educated in the Lowell School System and was a graduate of Lowell High School class of 1992. Robert was a car enthusiast, an avid listener of music, especially The Greatful Dead and Led Zepplin. He enjoyed...