Lydia S. (Scurini) Bernard, age 65, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on July 12, 2020, following a courageous two-year battle with cancer.

Lydia was born on November 18, 1954 in East Cambridge, MA; she was the cherished daughter of June (Brisbois) Scurini and the late Stephen Scurini. Lydia was raised in Somerville and graduated from St. Joseph’s high school in Somerville.

After graduation, Lydia went to work for the Mass. Dept. of Public Health. She worked there for many years before taking a job as a Fulfillment Coordinator at Syneos/Adheris. Lydia loved her job and made many friends.

Lydia married Dennis Bernard on June 26th 1976. They moved to Wilmington, where they made their home. Lydia and Dennis loved to entertain their family and friends, often hosting barbecues, holidays, and special occasions. They also loved to spend time at their home in New Hampshire, where they enjoyed the outdoors. Lydia and Dennis made many wonderful memories before his passing in 2002.

Lydia’s family was most important to her; Lydia enjoyed her Sundays with the girls playing cards and having cocktails.

Lydia loved to travel, especially to Foxwoods with her “girls.” Recently, they were able to take a memorable trip to the Casino where they enjoyed a perfect day of fun and Lydia hit her big jackpot. Lydia was so happy to enjoy time with her family.

Lydia will be remembered as a wonderful daughter, sister, aunt, niece and cousin to many. She was a strong fighter and she did not let her illness stop her from living her life and being part of some special family functions. Lydia will be truly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Lydia was the beloved wife of the late Dennis Bernard, dear sister of Susan Cronin & her husband Patrick of Lowell, Stephen Scurini & his wife Rosemary of N. Andover and Ronald Scurini of Chelmsford, loving aunt of Stephen Scurini, III & his wife Jessica, Laura Stone & her husband Joshua, Caitlyn Cronin, Jack Scurini and Ryan Cronin, great-aunt of Zachary Scurini. Lydia is also survived by her special cousin and caregiver, Paula Baker, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

At the family’s request, Funeral Services for Lydia will be private. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations in Lydia’s name may be made to the Sophia Gordon Cancer Center, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805.

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Maryannn A. (Sturzo) Langone, age 92, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on July 20th, 2020.

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Maryann (Curtin) Cain, age 86, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, with her family at her side.

Maryann was the beloved wife of Fred D. Cain, Sr., devoted mother of Kathleen A. Dawe & husband Greg of Estero, FL, Fred D. Cain, Jr. & wife Patricia of Wolfeboro, NH, Patricia C. Provost & husband Carl of Woburn, Julie C. Kronenwett & husband Erich of Acton and Stephen M. Cain & wife Karen of Wilmington. Loving “Nannie” of Carolyn Hatem, Stephen Parsons, Jennifer Schnetzer, Fred D. Cain III, Matthew Johnson, Frederick Kronenwett, Sean Kronenwett, Patrick Kronenwett, Brittney Cain and Allison Cain, great-grandchildren Alexis Parsons, Dominic Menkello, Anthony Menkello, Christian Hatem, Bryer Cain, Brooklyn Cain, Ava Skye Lucas and Aubrey Lucas. Dear daughter of the late William and Pauline (Fentross) Curtin, sister of Christine Curtin of Largo, FL and the late William Curtin. Maryann is also survived by several brothers and sisters-in-law, as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Friday, July 24th from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. Please go to directly to church. Interment to follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. All guests attending Funeral Services are required to wear masks in the funeral home and in church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Maryann’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen St., Ste. 250, Framingham, MA 01701.

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Joan M. Ferrante (Richards), age 87, of Wilmington, formerly a long-time resident of Swampscott, MA and Pompano Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2020, at the Artis Senior Living Center in Reading.

Joan was born on October 20, 1932, in Lynn, MA; she was the dear daughter of the late Anthony and Anne (LeBlanc) Richards. Joan was raised and educated in Lynn and a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Joan went on to further her education at Essex Agricultural Nursing School and soon after started a long and rewarding career as a nurse.

Joan took a nursing position at the Winthrop Hospital where she worked for many years. Her dedication and compassion to her patients as well as their families was unwavering; she cared for them as she would her own family. Joan retired from Winthrop Hospital and went to work at a few local area nursing homes to continue her care for others.

Joan married and moved to Swampscott, MA, where she raised her family; she was a devoted mother to Richard, Diane and Karl. Joan also had two beautiful granddaughters, Jennifer and Danielle and her great-grandson Anthony who loved her dearly.

Joan enjoyed many things in life; she was an amazing cook, an avid gardener and a very talented ballroom dancer; she just loved to dance and was elegant on the floor.

Joan was known to be a “snow bird” during the harsh New England winters; for many years she headed to Pompano Beach, Florida where she enjoyed the sun and fun and where she had a great group of friends. Following her retirement, Joan, was able to spend six months of the year at home in Revere and six months in Pompano Beach until her illness brought her back to the East Coast and closer to her family these last several years.

Joan will be fondly remembered for many things including her love of family, friends and animals. She was a hard worker, kind and compassionate to her patients. Joan had a heart of gold and will forever be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Joan was the devoted mother of Richard Cashman and his companion Joan of Swampscott, Diane McBay and her husband Fran of Wilmington and Karl Cashman of Pompano Beach, FL, “Nonnie” of Jennifer Parker, Danielle Perotti and “Great-Nonni” of Anthony Perrotti. Beloved companion of Al Graiver of Pompano Beach, FL, dear sister of the late Louis Richards, George Richards, Beatrice Small, Julie Row and Theresa Johnson. Joan was also very special to Kimberly McKinnon and her family and is further survived by many nieces and nephews.

Due to the current situation with Covid 19, the family has decided to have a private service at this time for Joan.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Joan’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave., Salem, MA 01970 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

Joan’s family would like to thank the folks at Artis Senior Living in Reading for the exceptional care that she received over the past few years and for treating her like family; they will forever be grateful.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Mary (Costigan) Coombs, 98, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020 at Sawtelle Hospice in Reading.

Mary was born June 18, 1922 in St. John’s Newfoundland Canada and then moved to East Boston shortly after. She was the dear daughter of the late Patrick and Nora (O’Brien) Costigan and sister to the late George, John, Helen, William and Edward Costigan. Mary was the devoted wife of the late Alexander Coombs, devoted mother of Stephen Coombs and wife Marilyn and the late John Coombs. Loving “Nana” of Donna Milinazzo and husband Steven, Heather Todd and husband Jay, Allison Hamlin and husband Michael as well as her six great-grandchildren, Brooke, Christina, Alexandra, Olivia, Taylor and Connor. Mary is also survived by her daughter-in-law Ann Coombs, her many nieces and nephews and her life-long friend and cousin, Betty Garchinsky.

Mary will be remembered for her hard work, kind heart and never-ending love and dedication to her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary loved living in Wilmington and was eternally grateful to her neighbors who were always there to lend a helping hand.

Family and friends will gather for Interment Prayers on Monday, July 27th at 11:00 a.m. in the Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Mary’s memory to the Charity of One’s Choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA.

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Victor G. Maher, age 77, of Wilmington, passed away on July 22, 2020.

Victor was the beloved husband of Maureen F. (Sullivan) Maher, cherished son of the late George V. and Claire (Vigneau) Maher, dear brother of Phillip Maher & his wife Priscilla of Reading and Jonathan Maher of Worcester, uncle of Sarah, Joshua and Jackson. Victor was very special to Lorraine & Sue, Jillene & Larry, Chuck & Bill, Andrew & Sam and Bob Brown.

Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Monday, July 27th at 12:00 noon. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, July 26th from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Masks are required in the Funeral Home.

Memorial donations in Victor’s name may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Road, S.W., Lilburn, GA 30047.

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Harry Tilford Stewart, Jr., fondly known as “Hank” to his family and friends, of Wilmington, MA, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020, at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, New Hampshire; he was 92 years of age.

Hank was born in Lynn, MA, on September 20, 1927. He was the son of the late Harry T. Sr. and Ada (Spencer) Stewart. Harry was raised and educated in Wilmington and was a graduate of the Wilmington High School Class of 1945 where he was at the top of his class and served as class president.

In June of 1945, Hank enlisted in the United States Coast Guard which was part of the Navy during World War II. Hank served as a Seaman 1st Class aboard a Coast Guard cutter that sailed the North Atlantic from Boston to Iceland to the Azores. He was honorably discharged on May 22, 1946 and returned home to Wilmington. Following his discharge, Hank attended Syracuse University where he earned his degree in Industrial Engineering in 1950 while continuing to serve as a Naval reservist. He was then recalled back into active duty during the Korean Conflict as a Naval Airman and served overseas. He was again honorably discharged in October of 1952.

Hank spent almost his entire career working as an Industrial Engineer at Western Electric in North Andover until his retirement. Hank’s work ethic, dedication and knowledge provided the foundation for a long and rewarding career. He was very well-liked and respected as a supervisor, co-worker, and friend.

Athletics were always an important part of Hank’s life. He was a varsity letterman in football, basketball and baseball for the Wilmington Wildcats playing under Coach Harold ‘Ding’ Driscoll. Hank was captain of his WHS basketball team. For many years he also enjoyed playing in the Wilmington Town Softball League. He retired from softball in 1978 after playing with all his sons. Hank was a skilled hitter with exceptional bat control. He had the reputation of being one the fastest players in the league who could easily beat each of his sons down the first base line. Hank also enjoyed following the athletic careers of his sons.

Hank was also very involved in his community of Wilmington for many years. He was most notably the Chairman of the Wilmington Finance Committee and always had the townspeople and taxpayers’ best interests at heart.

Hank enjoyed traveling to Prince Edward Island and Cape Breton in the Canadian Maritimes to visit family and friends. He was an avid reader and well-versed in many subjects. Hank was up-to-date on and enjoyed discussing current events, sports and history.

Hank will be remembered as a quiet guy who enjoyed the simplest things in life who loved his family and friends who will dearly miss him.

Hank is survived by his sons; Harry T. Stewart III and his wife Sue of Londonderry, NH, David G. Stewart of Wilmington, MA, Robert J. Stewart and his wife Cheryl of Trumbull, CT, Thomas W. Stewart and his wife Jo of Georgetown, MA and their mother Charlotte A. (Moore) Stewart of Wilmington, MA. He was fondly known as “Grampy” “Grand Dad Hank” and “Grandpa” to Kate and James Gimourginas of Holliston, MA, Brenna and Shane Brown of Wilton, CT, Meghan Stewart and fiance John Barnes of Bermuda, Elizabeth Stewart and Vincent Kan of Shrewsbury, MA, Andrew and Hailey Stewart of Wilmington, MA, Skye Stewart and Cameron Stewart both of Georgetown, MA, as well as his great-grandchildren Cleo and George Gimourginas, Carter Brown, Eleanor Kan and Leland Stewart. Hank was the brother of Dr. Pearl Pitt and her late husband Dr. Leldon Pitt of St. Simons Island, GA, Norman and Stevie Stewart of Arlington, TX, the late Ervyl “Turk” Stewart and his wife Ann Stewart of Harwich, MA and the late Dorothy Stewart. He was brother-in-law to Paul and Barbara Carpenter of Wilmington. Hank was very special to his dear companion Pauline LeBlanc Berry of Margaree, Cape Breton Nova Scotia, Canada and his devoted Personal Caregiver Diane Skelton of New Hampshire. He is further survived by many loving nieces and nephews and their families.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, on Saturday, July 25th from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. immediately followed by a Graveside Service with Military Honors in the Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. All are required to wear a Mask while in the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Hank’s memory to the Friends of the Wilmington Memorial Library, 175 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA 01887.

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Robert J. Servideo, Sr. “Bob”, age 88, of Grantville, PA, formerly of Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. Bob was the devoted father of Donna Servideo Bryant of Hebron, NH, Robert Servideo, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Wayne Servideo of Lynnfield, MA and Cindy Servideo of Winthrop, MA and his step-daughters Robin Albro of Clearwater, FL and Trisha Criswell of Harrisburg, PA. Loving “Papa” of Angela Bryant, Sunshine Matthews, Bobby Servideo, Dina Servideo, Kimi Servideo, Kyle McGah, Ashley Servideo, Nick Servideo, Tom Servideo and great-grandchildren Jeremy Scott, Billy Crusselle, Damien Matthews-Peters and Sophia Servideo. Beloved husband of the late June Servideo-Cataldo and Sherlene Servideo, dear son of the late John and Rose (DeCicco) Servideo, Bob was the brother of the late Edward Peracchi and is survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, MA, on Friday, July 31st from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. followed by a Graveside Service in the Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington, MA at 12:45 p.m. Masks are required to be worn while in the Funeral Home.

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Andre M. LaFave, age 81, of Wilmington, passed away suddenly on July 26th, 2020. Born on April 7th, 1939, Andre was raised in Reading as part of a large family and attended Reading Schools.

In 1958, Andre moved to Wilmington when he married the love of his life, Barbara Johnson, with whom he celebrated over 61 years of marriage. Andre and Barbara raised 7 children of their own. Andre had a long career as a member of the Wilmington Highway Department.

Andre loved to travel, especially taking road trips in the car or on his motorcycle. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and coin collecting. Andre was also known to be a bit of a gambler, he loved playing cards and picking horse races.

Andre was the beloved husband of Barbara (Johnson) LaFave of Wilmington. He was the loving father of Cheryl Joyce of Wilmington, Andy LaFave, Jr. & his wife MaryBeth of New Hampshire, Stephen LaFave of Wilmington, Lori Leon & her husband Francisco of Wilmington, Cynthia Larsen & her husband Chris of Dracut, James LaFave & his wife Sheryl of Tewksbury and Barbara McHugh & her husband William of Wilmington. Andre was the cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 18. He was the son of the late Albine and Marie (LaGull) LaFave. Andre was the dear brother of Marilyn Reiss. He is predeceased by 6 siblings. Andre is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours will be held at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rt 62), Wilmington on Thursday, July 30th, from 4-7 p.m. Face coverings are required in the funeral home. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 31st in Wildwood Cemetery, where friends can gather to say goodbye.

Memorial donations in Andre’s name can be made to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of New England, 250 1st Avenue, Boston, MA 02129.

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Anthony E. “Tony” Krzeminski, age 90, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away on July 29, 2020.

Tony was the beloved husband of the late Grace (Ianzito) Krzeminski, devoted father of Paul Krzeminski & his wife Chrissy of Billerica, cherished son of the late Anthony and Adela (Pavlowski) Krzeminski and is predeceased by his 10 siblings. Tony is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for a Graveside Service with Military Honors at the Wildwood Cemetery, 233 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington on Monday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations in Tony’s name may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

Tony was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who proudly served during the Korean War.

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Albert Ronald Beal, “Ron”, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away on July 26, 2020.

Ron was the beloved husband of Patricia (Haskell) Beal, devoted father of the late Erin M. Beal, loving grandfather of Christina A. Powell and Robert A. Powell, cherished son of the late Royal and Margaret (Rosenthal) Beal, dear brother of David Edmunds of Naples, FL, Mary Keegan of Taunton, Ann Smith of Sharon, cousin to Bruce Beal of Palm Beach, FL, the late Ilene Beal and the late Robert Beal. Ron is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for a Funeral Service at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA on Wednesday, August 5th at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 4th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. All guests attending the services will be required to wear a mask in the funeral home.

Memorial donations in Ron’s name may be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301.

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Eleanor Mary Josephine Naimo (McCarthy), of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2020.

Eleanor was born in Watertown, MA; she was the cherished daughter of the late Charles A. and Mildred J. (Alls) McCarthy and beloved sister of Gloria, Charles and Paul McCarthy.

Eleanor was the dear wife of the late Joseph D. Naimo, Jr., devoted mother of Charles McCarthy Naimo of Lunenburg, MA, Ronald McCarthy Naimo and his wife Kelly of Pepperell, MA, Tracy Naimo Hamilton of Ipswich, MA and Michel McCarthy Naimo and his wife Dawn of Wilmington, MA. Eleanor was a loving grandmother, fondly known as Memère and Mimi to Shelby, Harrison, Keira, Benjamin, Nicholas, Jonathan, Joseph, Anthony and Dominic.

Before settling down in Wilmington and achieving her dream of motherhood, Eleanor traveled the world while working for American Airlines. She also worked as a legal assistant, while taking classes at Suffolk University, taught ballroom dancing and was a breeder of champion Dobermans. In 1966, her first child was born then had 3 more children every 2 years after, this being her greatest joy. Nothing mattered more than the good health & happiness of her children. She was our caregiver, protector, confidant and mentor who believed we could accomplish anything. She instilled love, compassion, loyalty and kindness in all of us. She was our 24/7, whether 3PM or 3AM, just a phone call and she was there. She believed in the goodness of people, had a wise sense of humor, valued new & old traditions, had a passion for research & learning, gems & jewelry, perfect gift-giving and her beloved Dobermans, especially her current fur baby “Secret”. She touched and cared deeply for others and in the worst of times, she never gave up her faith & truly believed in the power of prayer.

As she raised her young children, she worked nights as a fashion consultant for Queen’s Way Fashions. With her school-aged children, she became very active in the school system, eventually becoming a child school advocate for families. This further lead to her becoming a court-appointed advocate for abused children. She had an endless desire to help others, especially children. For many years, she hosted foreign exchange students and always enjoyed a full house of her kids & their friends. She retired from Winchester Hospital, where she worked as a home healthcare aid when her grandchildren were born. These 9 adored children brought her more happiness than could ever be expressed. She had a very unique & special relationship with each one. They could do no wrong in her eyes and she had the ability to make each of them feel like they are the most amazing, most important and most perfect person in the world. Whether a special occasion, a quick visit, a phone call, or an afternoon of story-telling or playing, she cherished every moment and couldn’t get enough of her “kid fix” from them.

Eleanor was proud, selfless, supportive and beyond generous to her family, friends or anyone who was important to us. She fought so hard to stay with us and even on her sickest days, her priority was still the safety and well-being of her children & grandchildren. She was not only our mother or grandmother, she was our friend, our everything who is deeply loved & will be missed every day. It was an honor & blessing to have her in our lives.

Due to the current situation of Covid 19 and for everyone’s safety, Eleanor’s family has decided to have private services at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to Boston Children’s Hospital, in memory of Eleanor Naimo. Contributions can be made at bostonchildrens.org/givenow. Or mail checks, payable to Boston Children’s Hospital, to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215-5301. Please include “Eleanor Naimo” in the memo line.

Arrangements under the direction of Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., Wilmington, MA. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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William “Billy” Murray, age 52, a long-time resident of Tewksbury, passed away unexpectedly on July 27th, 2020.   Billy is survived by his son, Jacob Murray of Danville, NH & his mother Michele (DelNinno) Murray of Dracut.  He was the son of the late Joseph C. Murray and Carmen Belanger of Wilmington.  Billy was the brother of Joseph Murray & his companion Barbara Gentile of Wilmington, Krysta O’Neill & her husband Steve of Wilmington, Danny Murray & his wife Kara of Tewksbury and Rebekah Tkachuk & her husband Mike of Wilmington, Mandi Saunders & her husband Devin of Maine, Harley Brann and her husband Shawn of Maine, Keith McNulty and his wife Meg of NH and Dana McNulty of NH.  Billy was predeceased by his sister-in-law Kelli Murray.  He is also survived by his aunts; Natalie Madigan & Loretta Occinto, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

At his family’s request, all funeral services will be held privately.

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Helena A. (Herders) MacDonald, age 85, of Haverhill, passed away on August 3, 2020 at the High Pointe House.

Helena was the beloved wife of the late Ralph D. MacDonald, devoted mother of Maria Langdon & her husband John of Billerica, loving “Oma” of Jason Augustino & his wife Jennifer of Framingham, “Great-Oma” of Harper and Eleanor, cherished daughter of the late Dirk and Helena (Bauber) Herders, dear sister of Ans Devente, William Herders, Trees VanDenbosch, Hennie Scheper and Frieda Bakker all of Holland. Helena is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, Inc., 187 Middlesex Ave., (Rte. 62), Wilmington on Thursday, August 6th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 6:00 p.m.

Memorial donations in Helena’s name may be made to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901, or online at www.DementiaSociety.org/donate.

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Patricia M. Slamin, age 70, of Wilmington, formerly of Waltham, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Patricia was born on September 18, 1949; she was the cherished only child to James and Claudine (Mitchell) Slamin. Patricia was raised and educated in Waltham, MA and was a graduate of Waltham High School. Patricia always had a passion for learning; she went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree from Emerson College and continued to further her education throughout her life.

For many years, Patricia was employed as an administrative assistant for a group of Pathologists at Quest Diagnostics Laboratories. Patricia’s great work ethic, her knowledge in her field and her endearing personality made her quite an asset to the company throughout the years.

In her spare time, Patricia, enjoyed reading, her book club and outings with her girlfriends. She loved to travel all over with her husband Ernest; some of their more memorable trips were to Italy, Switzerland and all over the Caribbean Islands. Patricia looked forward to seeing new places and meeting new people all over the world.

Patricia was Patriotic through and through; she was actively involved with the American Legion groups in Burlington and Wilmington and was passionate about advocating for our Veterans.

Patricia will be remembered as a wonderful lady who was always smiling; she was fun loving, caring and kind towards everyone she met. Patricia loved her family and friends with all her heart and she will forever be missed by all who loved her.

Patricia was the beloved wife of Ernest R. Kemery and step-mother of Elizabeth Lewis. Patricia is also survived by the Coleman family of Billerica whom she was very special to as well as her large extended family of friends.

Family and friends will gather at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, on Tuesday, August 11th for Visitation from 2:00-5:00 p.m. followed by a Celebration of Life at 5:00 p.m. Masks are required to be worn while in the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Patricia’s memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Arlene E. Sousa (Pinkham), age 93, of Tewksbury, formerly of Billerica, MA and Portland, ME, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2020.

Arlene was born on May 9, 1927, in Portland, Maine; she was the cherished only child of George and Lillian (Anderson) Pinkham. Arlene was raised and educated in Maine and was a graduate of Caribou High School in Caribou, ME with the Class of 1945. Arlene went on to continue her education at Maine General Hospital with the Cadet Nursing Corps. Program from 1945-1948 where she was awarded a Nursing Diploma and became a Registered Nurse. Arlene initially was a private duty nurse before she was Commissioned with the United States Navy on June 15, 1949. Arlene was stationed at Newport Naval Hospital in Newport, RI until June of 1950 when she was transferred to Chelsea, MA and worked at the Chelsea’s Soldiers Home. Arlene resigned her Commission with the rank of LTJG in October of 1952.

Arlene moved to Billerica, MA in 1967, where she raised her three children; Richard, Donna and Dean; Arlene was a very dedicated and loving mother and grandmother. She treasured the time she spent with her family and friends.

Following her move to Massachusetts, Arlene took a position as a Staff Nurse at the E. N. Rogers Veterans Hospital in Bedford, MA, where she took great care of her fellow Veterans from 1969-1989 when she retired.

In her spare time, Arlene, enjoyed volunteering at the Billerica Public Library, gardening, and traveling with family and friends. She was a member of the Navy Nurse Corps. Association and the Billerica Country Club where she loved to golf.

Arlene is survived by her children Richard Sousa of Florida, Donna Beecy of Stowe, VT and Dean Sousa and his wife Paula of Billerica. She was the loving “Grammie” of Dean Sousa, Eric Beecy and Cameron Beecy.

Due to the current situation with Covid 19, Arlene’s family had decided to have a private service at this time.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Arlene’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Asociation, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Patricia A. (O’Neill) Meeker, “Patsy”, age 80, of Wilmington, formerly of Charlestown, passed away peacefully at home on August 15, 2020, following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Patsy was born on January 9, 1940, in Boston, MA; she was the dear daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor O’Neill. Patsy was raised and educated in Charlestown and a graduate of Cardinal Cushing High School.

While out one evening with friends, by chance, Patsy met her future husband John “Jack” Meeker on a bus on their way to the Mission Hill Church. Jack was just home from active duty with the Army and he was heading to the Church to pray a Novena for returning home safely; the couple “hit it off” right away and were inseparable. They soon married, raised a family and shared many wonderful years together before his passing in June of 2018.

Patsy and Jack moved “up country” to Wilmington in 1973 but she stayed close to her roots in Charlestown; a true Townie and proud of it. Patsy was a very devoted wife and mother; she dedicated her time to raising her children and was involved in every aspect of their lives. Patsy was there to help with many school projects or concerts and was their biggest fan when she attended their countless sporting events.

When Patsy became a “Nana” her world became a whole lot brighter; she adored her grandchildren and knew how to make each of them feel special. Patsy never missed a chance to spend time with those kids as she never missed a dance recital, school event or sporting event; anything to make them happy. Patsy also had her “furry grandchildren” who she loved to spoil as well.

Patsy worked hard throughout the years; she took a position at Mass General Hospital before she had her children and as they came along she decided to focus on raising them and took a long leave of absence. Patsy then worked hard for her family and when her youngest started school she went to work in the school cafeteria. After her children were grown, Patsy went back to MGH/Partners Healthcare and worked as a Data Entry Specialist until her retirement.

In her spare time, Patsy, loved to shop; she enjoyed finding a good bargain or hunting down a specialty item for her family and friends; if you needed something Patsy would gladly find it for you.

Patsy will be fondly remembered as a “social butterfly”; she could walk into a room of strangers and be a friend to everyone before she left. Patsy was kind and caring; she had an endearing personality and went out of her way to do for others. She loved her family and friends unconditionally; treasuring every moment spent with them. Patsy was so proud of her children and grandchildren and she didn’t mind sharing her sentiments with others. Patsy was a wonderful person who will be greatly missed by all who loved her.

Patsy was the beloved wife of the late John F. “Jack” Meeker, devoted mother of John Meeker & his wife Sheila of Dracut, Ann Marie Maguire & her husband Michael of Billerica, Kathleen “Kathy” Tivnan & her husband the late Robert of Dracut and Kevin Meeker & his wife Jamie of Andover, loving “Nana” of Jillian, Jake, Kaitlyn, Connor, Brendan, Lindsey, Mia, James and Teddy, cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Eleanor (Burns) O’Neill, dear sister of Eleanor Collins, Mary O’Neill, Rita Murphy & her husband Bill, Ann Marie Harding & her husband John and the late Eugene O’Neill, Robert O’Neill and Margaret Kent, sister-in-law of Susan Britten & her husband Danny and Patricia O’Neill. Patsy is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews, as well as her life-long friends Florence Ryan and Angela McCarthy.

Family and friends will gather for Visitation at the Nichols Funeral Home, 187 Middlesex Ave. (Rte. 62), Wilmington, on Tuesday, August 18th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will take place in St. Thomas of Villanova Church, 126 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington on Wednesday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. All guests attending services are required to wear masks in the funeral home and church.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Patsy’s memory to the Pan-Mass Challenge, Attn: Kevin Meeker -93534-0, 77 Fourth Ave., Needham, MA 02494. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Robert Alexander Brown, fondly known as “Bob” to his family and friends, age 89, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed on August 15, 2020, at home surrounded by family..

Bob was born, raised and educated in Washington, Pennsylvania before enlisting in the United States Navy on March 22, 1948. Bob served overseas for more than two years before reenlisting during the Korean War. He served on the U. S. S. Elokomin and the U.S.S. J.P. Jones and earned several commendations including the Good Conduct Medal, European Occupational Medal and the National Defense Service Medal. Bob was honorably discharged from the Navy after almost ten years of faithful service and returned home to his family.

While still on active duty, Bob was on furlough in Boston when met the “love of his life” Joyce Todd and the couple married on June 28, 1956. When Bob was shipped out, Joyce established their first home in Boston in where they started their family. In 1965 the couple moved their family to Wilmington and Bob soon became actively involved in his new Community.

Bob was quite a “pillar of the Community” he volunteered his time and talents unselfishly and tirelessly throughout the years. He was actively involved with the Fourth of July Committee for many years, he was monumental in raising money to build the Regional Health Center in Wilmington, he was part of the Wilmington 200th Anniversary Committee, he was a Past Commander for the American Legion and was often seen around town fixing everyone’s television sets due to his vast knowledge of electronics at the time. Bob was the equipment manager for Wilmington Little League and coached countless seasons of Little League Baseball and took many kids “under his wing” with his kind and caring ways.

Bob worked hard to provide for his family; prior to retiring he was employed as an electronics engineer for the Sander Company. Bob’s unending work ethic and knowledge for his field along with his friendly personality made him quite a favorite amongst his co-workers who became his friends. Bob was never one to sit still, so following his retirement from Sanders he took a job as an Usher and Greeter at the Showcase Cinema in Woburn.

Bob’s unconditional love and support for his family was evident in everything he did. Bob was a devoted and faithful husband to his wife of 64 years, a wonderful father, son, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was always there to support his children and grandchildren in their many activities; he was always their biggest fan. Bob and Joyce opened their home to their children’s friends throughout the years; everyone was welcomed and made to feel loved. He was fondly known as “the adopted Dad to many kids”.

Bob will be remembered for his many talents; his love of music and playing the clarinet, his devotion to his family, friends and Country and for his infectious smile that lit up a room. Bob went out of his way to do for others; he was a great mentor and inspiration to many. Bob will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Bob will always be known for his “Family First” attitude and for not say goodbyes but rather he would say “see you later alligator” and he would received the answer “after a while crocodile” from his children and grandchildren.

Bob was the beloved husband of Joyce A. (Todd) Brown, devoted father of Peter Brown and girlfriend Debra MacKinnon, Aaron Brown and wife Carole, Barbette Brown-Valente and husband Phillip Valente and Amy Whalen and husband John all of Wilmington. He was the loving “Grampy” of Joseph, Tabitha, Alelia, Aaron, Alexa and “GiGi Bob” to his Great-Grandchildren Joe, Dominic, Sophia, Jordyn, Jacolby, Gianna, Angelo, Mia, Savannah and Jimmy. Cherished son of the late Eunice McGriff of Washington, PA and Ernest Conner of Pittsburgh, PA, he was the brother of Dolores Slater, the late Ernest Conner, Jr., the late Gene Conner, the late Joanne Ray, Diane Tuner all of Pittsburgh, PA, Patricia Wilds of Maryland and Geraldine King of Chicago.

Family and friends are welcome to celebrate Bob’s Life on Saturday, August 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the Wildwood Cemetery, 233 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA.

For those unable to attend the services they may watch via Zoom
Zoom meeting ID: 9519659425
Zoom Passcode: 619791

In lieu of flowers, Joyce Brown kindly requests any donations be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1 Bridge Lane, Wilmington, MA 01887 or http://www.jw.org

To View Bob’s photo book please follow the ling amywhalen.shutterfly.com

Arrangements are under the direction of the Nichols Funeral Home, Wilmington, MA. www.nicholsfuneralhome.com

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Donald A. Ahern, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Wilmington, passed peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Don was born on October 24, 1936 in Charlestown, MA; he was the son of the late Arthur and Gertrude (Murphy) Ahern.

Following graduation from high school, Don enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on January 5, 1954. He served during the Korean conflict for more than two years. On December 20, 1956, Don was honorably discharged and returned home to his family.

In 1969, Don joined the Wilmington, MA Fire Department and served as Firefighter and EMT for 27 years until his retirement. He was also a member of the American Legion in Wilmington.

Don had many interests and hobbies. He loved music and was an accomplished accordion player. Don loved to dance and earned the name the “Silver Fox ” on the dance floor. He enjoyed reading, stone polishing, artifact collecting & playing chess. Don was passionate about using a metal detector and enjoyed walking the beach.

In 2005, Don and his wife built a home and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Don was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather (Papa). His greatest joy was spending time with family and friends. Don always had a smile for everyone.

Don will be missed by his wife of 58 years, Maureen and their three children, Donald J. Ahern of Port St. Lucie, FL, Kerry White of Townsend, MA, Erin Ahern of Chelmsford, MA; his 5 grandchildren, Cody, Dalton, Chantal, Candace and Katrina ; his great grandchildren Christopher, Elijah and Isabella.

Don will be missed by his “in law” family, Mort McGrath (Jean), Nuala Dacey (Bob), Carolyn Laughlin and Marilyn Ahern and his many nieces and nephews.

Don was predeceased by his brother Arthur (Bud) Ahern.

Family and friends will gather for a Graveside Service with Military Honors at the Wildwood Cemetery, 233 Middlesex Ave., Wilmington, MA on Thursday, September 10th at 1:00 p.m.

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Stephen P. Cail, age 76, of Dunstable, MA, passed away in his home after a long illness on August 19, 2020 with his wife of 56 years, Joyce Roberta (Randell) Cail by his side.

Stephen was born on June 27, 1944 in Boston, MA and raised in Wilmington, MA. He married his high school sweetheart, Joyce Roberta Randell, also of Wilmington, MA on January 25, 1964. He was devoted to his family throughout his life. Stephen leaves behind his wife Joyce and his daughters, Sheila and Samantha. He will be missed by his extended family, Robert and Jane Palmer of Wilmington, Carol Munroe of Dunstable, brothers Paul and George Cail of Naples and Smithfield Maine, his aunt Ruth Watson of Tewksbury, MA, and his aunt and uncle Connie and George Turner of Sanford, Maine, and many nieces and nephews.

He is pre-deceased by his parents, Harold and June Cail, grandparents Ernest and Mary Cail of Clarke Street Wilmington, and brother-in-law, George Munroe.

He enjoyed poker, cribbage, his ride around lawn mower and walks with his dogs, Sonny, Roland and Ruby. He followed all the New England sports teams but was an especially enthusiastic fan of the Patriots and the Boston Red Sox. He played ball with the Wilmington men’s league for many years. He loved camping and crowded days at the beach.

Stephen spent his entire working career at Charles River Breeding Laboratories in Wilmington, MA. He began in 1963 as a barrier room technician and during 38 years of hard work and dedication, he steadily advanced within the company until he became the North American production manager. Health issues ultimately forced him into retirement.

In 2005 Stephen was the recipient of a heart transplant. The transplant team at Tufts Medical Center managed his care for 15 years.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the transplant team at Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA, 02111 in Stephen’s memory:

https://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/Giving-Support/Give/Tribute-and-Memorial-Giving

There will be a private service to lay Stephen to rest at Central Cemetery in Dunstable, MA.

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