The Obituary Section

Joseph E. Mcdonald Sr.

, Massachusetts

Joseph E. McDonald Sr age 91 beloved husband of 69 years of Joan C. Condon McDonald died Wednesday April 1 at Lowell General Hospital Main Campus after a brief illness. He was born in Medford October 31 1934 a son of the late Edward J. and Jeannette Carideo McDonald and lived in E. Boston and Winthrop before moving to Billerica in 1966. Joseph proudly served in the US Air Force during the Korean War and went on to a Long career with HoneywellBull as a Senior Test Engineer. He was a member of the Billerica Lodge of Elks the Masons and in his spare time he enjoyed tinkering with all types of equipment and making wine. He will also be remembered for riding his motorcycle until he was 80. Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter Allison Wolf and her husband Glenn of Billerica two sons Joseph McDonald…

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David L. Diehsner

, Massachusetts

David L. Diehsner age 66 died peacefully Tuesday March 31 at the York Hospital in York Maine after a period of declining health. He was born in Schenectady NY August 21 1959 a son of Janice Wood Diehsner of Billerica and the late John Diehsner and was raised in Billerica and later lived in Bridgewater and then Wells Maine. David was employed as an Accountant and worked at the York County Community College and other businesses in the area. Besides his mother David is survived by his brothers Randy Diehsner and his wife Patricia of Hartwell GA and Jeff Diehsner and his wife Joy of W. Bridgewater his nephew Derek Diehsner of Manchester NH and Dustin Diehsner of Wellesley his niece Christie Diehsner of W. Bridgewater and his great niece and nephew Olivia and Zachary Diehsner. He was the brother of the late Tamie Abrahamson. Visiting hours will be held…

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Lillian S. Lyko

, Massachusetts

Lillian S. (Koziol) Lyko, age 97, a resident of Dracut died Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Palm Springs Post Acute in Chelmsford, with her family by her side. She was the beloved wi...

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Omi Brother Charles J. Gilbert

, Massachusetts

March 31, 2026

Missionary Oblate Brother for 44 years Brother Charles Gilbert, OMI, 81, passed away on April 1, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Residence, Tewksbury, Massachusetts. He was bo...

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Dennis Matczak

, Massachusetts

Dennis Matczak 85 passed away peacefully on March 25 2026 surrounded by hislovingfamily.He was thebelovedson of the late Stephen and MaryMatczak.He was born on December 1 1940 in Chelsea MAand grewupinNewton MAbefore later settling in Billerica where he made his home for many years with his wife and daughter. Dennis shared 51 years of loveand marriagewith his devoted wifeJeannette.He was a lovingfather of Michelle Ward and her husband Edward of Billericaandaproud grandfather to Cayden Ward and Collis Ward.Dennis is also survived by his siblingsMaryAnnSouretisand her husband Arthur of Marshfield Christina LaCroix and her husband Kenneth of Marlboro and Bernice Marzilli and her husband Daniel of Newton. He was predeceased by his bothersStephen P. Matczak Jr. and Joseph D.JoJo Matczak.He is also rememberedby many nieces and nephews. Dennis cherished time spent with family and friends especially when he was cooking and sharing his delicious treatsmost famously his Dennis burgers. He was…

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Mr. Jon Harold Vanderberg

, Massachusetts

March 28, 2026

ARLINGTON MA Jon Harold Vanderberg a lifelong educator tireless activist and compassionate agitator" passed away on March 29 2026 at the age of 83. Born on November 1 1942 in Hart Michigan to Olin and Mildred Spitler Vanderberg Jons roots were firmly planted in the soil of Western and Southwestern Michigan. A graduate of Portage Central High School and Western Michigan University Jon dedicated his professional life to the pursuit of knowledge and the empowerment of others. With an advanced degree in the teaching of social studies he taught in Flint and Southwest Michigan later serving his community through the Michigan Employment Security Commission and the Michigan Career and Technical Institute. He moved in his final years to Arlington Massachusetts to be closer with his daughter and her family while he lived with ongoing health challenges. Jon was a man of fierce intellect and even fiercer principles. An activist in…

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Elaine A. Levasseur

, Massachusetts

Elaine Ann Levasseur, 54, died peacefully, Monday, March 30, 2026, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was the beloved mother of her three cherished children, Brand...

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