McGaffigan Family Funeral Home

04/29/2026

A traditional funeral brings comfort through familiar steps, including a visitation, celebration of life, and graveside service. Each moment gives family and friends the chance to honor, remember, and find peace. Owner and Funeral Director Jack McGaffigan helps families create meaningful tributes that reflect love, respect, and tradition. To preplan or make arrangements, call McGaffigan Funeral Home at (978) 433-2100.

04/28/2026

Dana K. Carpenter

Our favorite artist, Dana Keith Carpenter, joined the leader of the band, Parker Carpenter, on April 14, 2026. He expressed his love through his drawings, paintings, and woodwork. His work is not in any museum we’re aware of, but can be viewed in the homes of loved ones all throughout the USA. It is in the watercolor landscapes tucked into handhewn frames that adorn the walls of his loved ones, on the porches he erected around Bustins Island that support...

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04/28/2026

Joanne E. Welch

Joanne E. Welch (1935–2026) "Grief is the price we pay for love” Queen Elizabeth II Joanne Elizabeth Welch, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on April 26, 2026, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Born in Malden, Massachusetts in 1935 to James and Elizabeth Flanders, Joanne was a proud graduate of Malden High School, Class of 1953. Later in life, she worked at Eastern Bank and H&R Block, where she enjoyed helping others and building lasting friendships. Joanne...

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04/27/2026

Jane Hodgman Carrubba

Jane Hodgman Carrubba, 83, a long-time resident of Pepperell, MA and later Hollis, NH passed away peacefully on April 10, 2026, with family by her side at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, NH. Jane was born to the late Richard and Virginia Hodgman and grew up in the Arlington/Reading, MA area. She moved to Pepperell, MA in 1972, where she lived for more than 35 years and raised her family. Jane cherished her friendships formed over the years within...

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04/27/2026

Family members in our care may feel weak from all they've been through and all that's to come. That's why Funeral Attendants like David Calkins are here to support them when they need it most. McGaffigan Funeral Home, supporting families since 1966. (978) 433-2100

04/24/2026

Before anything else, there should be time to listen. Not to respond. Not to decide. But simply to understand what matters most. At McGaffigan Funeral Home, we believe clarity begins with listening, and everything else follows from there.

04/22/2026

Starting a family conversation about end-of-life preparations gives everyone a voice. It also shows how much you value those you love most. Call McGaffigan Funeral Home at (978) 433-2100 and preplan with Funeral Director Michael McGaffigan.

04/20/2026

A peaceful environment is essential when your family is coping with grief. At McGaffigan Funeral Home, our gathering area, visitation rooms, and chapel provide serenity and an idyllic backdrop to honor your loved one's memory. To discover our beautiful facilities, call (978) 433-2100.

04/19/2026

Dolores "Jennie" Funaiole

Dolores G. (Jennie) Simonds Funaiole, 88 years, of Townsend, MA, passed on April 15th at home. Jennie grew up in Fitchburg, MA, and attended St. Joseph school. She married Albert Funaiole in 1956 and became a lifelong member of St. John's parish. She spent years as an Ecumenical Minister within the church. Jennie had a passion for crocheting and provided blankets to homeless communities, nursing homes, and a multitude of family and friends. In later years she became a choir...

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04/18/2026

Reita Colard

Reita Colard , age 82, of Pepperell, passed away on April 13, 2026, with her family by her side. Born on July 1, 1944, in Lowell, Massachusetts, Reita lived a life defined by devotion, resilience, and a deep, unwavering love for the people she held close. She is survived by her son, James Colard, and his husband, Christopher Morrison, of Pepperell; her daughter, Elaine Wiah of Oxford, Massachusetts; and four stepchildren—Jaki Cyr, Paul, Romeo Jr., and Francis Colard each of...

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04/17/2026

Wendy A. Dugas

Wendy Dugas (Haskins Whyte) Born September 12, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. Wendy was the beloved daughter of the late John and Doris Whyte. She spent much of her life near the water—a place that brought her great joy. From her early years by the lake to later life with her late husband, Robert Dugas, in Alton Bay on Lake Winnipesaukee, and twelve memorable years living on a houseboat on Lemon Bay in Englewood,...

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04/17/2026

No two lives are ever the same. Each one is shaped by different experiences, different perspectives, and different moments along the way. At McGaffigan Funeral Home, we believe every service should reflect that individuality with care and intention.