Mahoney Funeral Home

04/27/2026

Congratulations to the 13 adults from our OCIA class who were Confirmed this past Saturday at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross by Archbishop Henning.

Front row (left to right) – Connor Donnelly, Jessica Zins, Rachel O'Connor, Wendy McMahon, McKenna Donnelly, Katie Forsblom, Jacob Little

Back row (left to right) - Jacob Emerson, Josue Landaverde, Michael Lucido, Aidan Milinazzo, Matthew Andrade, Keegan Donnelly

04/25/2026

James S. Culbert

James S. Culbert, 66, of Manchester, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully of natural causes on April 22, 2026, at his home.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Francis Patrick Culbert and Florette Poirier Culbert. He was a proud graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1978. Jim spent many years working as a manufacturing line supervisor at Rockwell Automation in Manchester, NH, where he was respected for his leadership and dedication.

Jim battled stroke and heart disease for many years with quiet strength and resilience. Despite these challenges, he rarely complained and never burdened others.
He was an avid sports fan who loved all Boston teams, especially the Boston Red Sox. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and found happiness in activities such as hunting, fishing, golf, and horseshoes. He especially cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren on weekends, sharing stories and laughter with friends, helping out at his friend’s garage, and relaxing at home watching movies with his beloved cat, Buddy.

Jim will be remembered as a man with a big heart who always saw the goodness in others. He instinctively put others first, and his warm smile—often accompanied by a twinkle in his eye—could brighten anyone’s day. With a sharp mind and a gift for conversation, he could connect with people from all walks of life.

He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion, several social clubs, and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.

Jim is survived by his loving children, Michael P. Culbert of Bedford, NH and Kathline F. Culbert of Manchester, NH; his cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Zachary, and Katelina; his sister, Dawn Marie Castner of China Village, ME; and his brothers, John Culbert of Dracut, MA, Timothy Culbert Sr. of Winthrop, ME, and Joseph Culbert of Lowell, MA. He was predeceased by his brother, Patrick Culbert of Pelham, NH. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.
Jim was a humble man who touched many lives and will be missed deeply.

Family and friends are invited to his calling hours on Friday, May, 1 2026, from 4 until 8 p.m. at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, 978-452-6361. On Saturday, May 2, 2026 his Funeral will begin at 10 a.m. at the funereal home, his Funeral Mass will be offered at Saint Rita's Church, 158 Mammoth Rd, Lowell, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery, Lowell. Find us on facebook or visit www.MahoneyFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

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Pauline G. Hamelin - Funeral Mass

04/06/2026

Ronald B. Polubinski

Ronald B. Polubinski, 82, a lifelong resident of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, after a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Gail (Armstrong) Polubinski, with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.

Born on May 28, 1943, in Lowell, he was the son of the late Anthony and Helen (Povlionus) Polubinski. Ron was raised and educated in Lowell and graduated from Lowell Trade School. He proudly enlisted in the United States Navy, serving as a communications technician during the Vietnam War. After his honorable discharge, he returned home to Lowell.

Ron began his career at Western Electric as a detail draftsman, where he met the love of his life, Gail. The couple soon married and built a life and family together. He later continued his professional career at Wang Laboratories and other local tech companies until his retirement.

A devoted family man, Ron cherished every moment spent with his loved ones. He possessed a deep appreciation for art and was a talented artist, particularly skilled in drawing. He also had a strong passion for history, especially World War II, and a lifelong love of cats, with a particular admiration for lions. One of the great highlights of his life was a memorable trip to Africa, where he observed lions in their natural habitat. He found great peace by the seashore, where the sound and presence of the ocean brought him comfort and solace.

In addition to his wife, Gail, of Lowell, he is survived by his son, Christopher Polubinski and his wife Randee, also of Lowell; his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Gayton and Kelly Armstrong of Hudson, New Hampshire; as well as several nieces and nephews.

His burial in the Lowell Cemetery will take place privately. www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com

04/02/2026

Helene I. DeCourcey

LOWELL. Helene I. (Morency)(Moriarty) DeCourcey, 96, of Lowell, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Prescott House of North Andover. She was the widow of the late Robert Moriarty who passed away in 1982, and the widow of the late Francis DeCourcey who died in 2017.

A daughter of the late Arsene and the late Lucia (Dube) Morency, she was born September 25, 1929, in Methuen and was raised and educated in that area graduating from Searle High School in Methuen.

Helene dedicated over twenty five years of her life to the Lowell School system beginning her career at the Edith Nourse Rogers School and later in an administrative capacity in the Superintendent's office.

She cherished her time spent vacationing at the beach with family over the years, and enjoyed embarking on cross country road trips, and especially enjoyed memorable trips to Montreal and Quebec. In addition, she took great joy in attending community events and sharing in family gatherings throughout the years. In her later years she found particular happiness in gardening, reading, cooking, and sewing & knitting.

Her survivors include her children, Mary Ellen McCarthy and her husband, Donald, of Wells, Maine, Maureen Murphy and her husband, Robert Jr., of Tyngsboro, and her son, Joseph Moriarty and his wife, Samantha, of Salem, NH; her grandchildren, Meghan McCarthy of Wells, Maine, Robert Murphy III of Tyngsboro, Ashley Moriarty and Paige Moriarty both of Salem, NH; her siblings, Gloria St. Jean and her husband, Hector ‘Nick’ St. Jean and Richard Morency and his wife, Jacqueline Morency; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

She was the grandmother of the late Kathleen M. McCarthy and sister of the late Leo Morency, Jeanette Garon, Lucille Marston, Estelle Taylor, Paul Morency, Roger Morency, Yvonne Desruisseaux, Marcelle Taylor, and Lorette Richards.

Donations in Her memory may be made to the Kathleen ‘Katie’ McCarthy Memorial Scholarship, c/o Rivier University, 420 South Main Street, Nashua, NH 03060.

On Wednesday, April 8, 2026, you are invited to her visitation from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, 978-452-6361. Her Funeral Service will be held at 12 Noon followed by procession to St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. Find us on facebook or visit www.MahoneyFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

04/01/2026

Pauline G. Hamelin

Pauline G. Hamelin, 85, a lifelong lowell resident, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was a daughter of the late Eugene and the late Cecile (Brousseau) Hamelin.

Born February , 1941, in Lowell, she resided in the family home in Lowell for her lifetime. She graduated from Lowell High School, Class of 1959, and from St. Joseph Nursing School in 1961.

Pauline loved children and enjoyed her career as a pediatric nurse, where all the children she encountered held a special place in her heart. In the hospital she was really well known for her expertise with the little ones. In her later years, she worked for Lowell Community Health Center.

In addition to loving her work, she loved her main hobby, golf. She was especially proud of he fact that she got two holes in one in her lifetime and was an active life-member of Mount Pleasant Golf Club. In her younger days, she enjoyed skiing when the snow put a stop to golf.

Her survivors include her siblings, Richard Hamelin and his wife, Roberta, of Dracut, Robert F. Hamelin and his wife, Donna of Mississippi, Raymond E. Hamelin of Nashua, NH, Lucille McCabe of Lowell, Roland A Hamelin and his wife, Deborah, of Dracut, and Joseph P. Hamelin and his wife, Mary, of Groton; and her beloved nieces and nephews and their families.

She was predeceased by her brother, Paul Hamelin, and her brother in law, Michael McCabe.

Family and friends are invited to her calling hours on Monday, April 6, 2026, from 4 until 7 p.m. On Tuesday, her Funeral will begin at 9 a.m. at the MAHONEY FUNERAL HOME, 187 Nesmith Street, 978-452-6361. Her Funeral Mass will be offered at Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury.

For those who can not attend the funeral mass will be streamed for live viewing or for viewing after the service is completed at: https://www.facebook.com/mahoneyfuneralhome/videos/

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