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03/14/2026

03/10/2026

03/04/2026

Roland F. Beaudry, 63 of Lowell, MA, passed away unexpectedly on February 23, 2026.

He was the son of the late Kathleen Beaudry (Hawkins) and Emile Beaudry. He graduated from Lowell High School with the Class of 1982 and was a roofer for many years.

He enjoyed watching sports, going to the beach and family gatherings.

He was survived by his lifelong partner, Donna Bastien and their dog, Diamond; his 3 brothers, Raymond Champoux of Oklahoma, James Champoux and his wife, Mona of Lowell, MA, Victor Beaudry and his wife, Maria of Lowell, MA; 2 sisters, Robin Paige of Lowell, MA, Donna Beaudry of Salisbury, MA; and many nieces and nephews.

And the brother of the late Irene Lord, Donald Beaudry, Robert (Red) Beaudry, Emile Beaudry; and his dog, Skippy.

There will be no services. There will be a celebration of life at a later date to be announced.

03/03/2026

Joan Anna Linnehan, 89, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Linnehan.

Born in Lowell on July 4, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Joseph S. Rogers and Isabella Anna French Rogers. She was also the sister of the late Patricia Rogers of Merrimack, NH, and is survived by her brother, Joseph Rogers, and his wife, Karen Rogers of Tewksbury.

Joan graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and Lowell Commercial College and devoted her life to her home and family. She started her long career as a bookkeeper at the Hood Milk Company, Educator Biscuit Company, Sweaters & Letters, Highland Paper, and Highland Towel. She was known for her steady presence, sharp Irish wit and humor, and the deep affection she held for family and friends. She was a loyal Red Sox fan and an avid reader and walker who remained physically active well into her 80’s.

She is survived by five children and their spouses: John S. Linnehan and his wife, Anne Marie (Wellsman) Linnehan of Bailey, CO; Michael E. Linnehan and his wife, Diane (Nohelty) Linnehan, of Chelmsford; Patrick J. Linnehan and his wife, Sharon (DiTomaso) Linnehan, of Tewksbury; MaryJo Keefe and her husband, John F. Keefe, of Lowell; and Erin McCann and her husband, Michael McCann, of York, ME.

She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren: Kathleen Linnehan Aspden and her husband, Nicholas, of Colorado; John J. Linnehan and his wife, Miranda, of Colorado; Patrick G. Linnehan and his wife, Kendall, of Colorado; Courtney Elizabeth Linnehan of Chelmsford; Matthew Linnehan and his wife, Kaitlyn, of Boston; Andrew Linnehan and his wife, Jessica, of Lowell; Kayla (Linnehan) Querci and her husband, Nicholas, of Tewksbury; Joshua Linnehan of Tewksbury; Bridget (Keefe) David and her husband, Robert, of Lowell; Elizabeth Keefe; Abigail Keefe; John Keefe; Ian McCann of Charlotte, N.Carolina; Jack McCann of Fort Collins, Colorado; and Colin McCann of York, ME, she is also survived by several brothers in law and sisters in law within the Linnehan family.

She is additionally survived by seven great-grandchildren: Ryan, Daniel, Natalie, Finnegan, Rose, Enzo, Sophie, and an expected baby boy, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Joan will be remembered fondly for her deep devotion to her family and the friendships she nurtured throughout her long life.

Funeral arrangements by the McDonough Family at the Mahoney Funeral Home. Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026 at the Immaculate Conception Church,144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., the Funeral Mass will be offered at the conclusion of the calling hours at 12 p.m. with a procession to follow for burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, the family asks you to please consider a memorial donation in her name to the Phelan-McDermid Syndrome Foundation (PMSF) at 8 Sorrento Drive, Osprey, Florida 34229 or online at https://donate.pmsf.org at any time. Find us on Facebook or visit www.MahoneyFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

03/02/2026

02/24/2026

Robert Charles ‘Beau’ Jaynes, 79 of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at his home. He was the husband of Desiree (DiPadova) Jaynes with whom she shared the last 18 years of marriage.

He was born on March 19, 1946 in Lowell and was a son of the late Noble and Irene (Malliares) Jaynes. He was raised in Lowell, where he attended the area schools.

For over 34, Beau worked with the City of Lowell Department of Public Works until his retirement in 2011 as a Foreman. He also dedicated his summers to helping out at the summer program at Shedd Park with the DPW/recreation department.

The name Beau Jaynes is synonymous with boxing in Lowell and he was one of the finest boxers to ever come out of the Mill City. “Irish Beau Jaynes”, as he was known, boxed in the Silver Mittens and later the Golden Gloves, winning the 1965 New England Golden Gloves as a featherweight and finished his amateur career with a record of 37-9. He made his professional debut later in 1965, winning his first bought as a pro. Over his 15 year professional career, he held 5 different titles across 4 different weight classes. Known for his solid chin and good combinations, he traveled all over the world as a boxer and took great pride in his storied boxing career, retiring in 1980.

In his retirement he kept in great shape, he loved getting out for walks, especially around Shedd Park with his beloved dog, Beaudena. Beau had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed by all who knew him and forever remembered as a true "Lowell Legend".

In addition to his wife, Desiree, he is survived by five children, Tammy Jaynes, Kelly Jaynes, Colleen Jaynes and her companion, Dean Rainone, Bobby ‘Bopper’ Jaynes and his companion, Mellissa Baez, and Heather Jaynes and her companion, Darren McDonald; 3 stepsons, his mother in law, as well as many grandchildren, step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Hebert and her husband, Al, of Florida, Robin Lopilato and her husband, Andrew, of North Carolina and Jimmy Jaynes of Dover, NH, his close friend Bruce.and of course, his beloved dog, Beaudena.

Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sister the late Margaret "Peggy" Jaynes and his father in law.

At his request there will be no formal funeral service or calling hours. At some point in the future, Beau will be memorialized and honored and those details will be announced here on our web site and on Facebook. For now, you are welcome to leave the family a message of condolence at any time at this web site or on our page.

02/24/2026

02/23/2026

02/17/2026

Richard T. ‘Dick’ Looney, Sr., 89 of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Louise (Staniewicz) Looney with whom he spent the last 43 years of marriage together.

He was born on August 16, 1936 in Medford, MA and was a son of the late Joseph and Pauline (Melanson) Looney.

In 1954, near the end of the Korean War, Dick enlisted in the United States Air Force and was immediately deployed to Korea. He was a career veteran who honorably served for over 20 years, including assignments in France, Germany, and Guam. During his service, he worked in the Auditor General's Office for the Air Force. His stateside assignments included White Sands, Arizona, and Hanscom Air Force Base. He was honorably discharged in 1973.

Dick owned and operated First Real Estate for over 25 years. He also served as a purchasing agent at St. John’s for several years and briefly at the Bedford VA. He was a member of the American Legion, DAV, and VFW. In 2011, he participated in the “iPods for Wounded Veterans” program, distributing iPods to veterans at Walter Reed Hospital.

He enjoyed taking walks, spending time at casinos—especially Foxwoods—visiting the Amish in Pennsylvania Dutch Country, and traveling to Lake George. He also liked watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. He had a great sense of humor and was easygoing, wonderful, and kind—a loving and gentle soul.

In addition to his cherished wife, Mary Louise Looney of Lowell, he is survived by their four children, Richard T. Looney, Jr. and his wife, Heidi of Lowell, Robert T. Looney of North Andover, MA, Daniel M. Looney and his wife, Tiffani of Merrimack, NH, and Katherine M. Derov and her husband, Nathan of Lowell; his seven beloved grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Pauline Farmer of Dracut.

He was predeceased by his three brothers, Joseph, Edward, and Gerald Looney; and his sister Arlene Looney Bourque.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the: Salvation Army, 150 Appleton Street, Lowell, MA 01852 or online at: https://give.salvationarmy.org/ or the DAV https://help.dav.org/

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026 all are welcome to attend his funeral mass at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell.

Burial with United States Military honors will take place privately at Massachusetts National Cemetery at Bourne.