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10/20/2025

Lucille T. (Morin) Surprenant, 97, a lifelong resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was the widow of the late Dennis Raymond Surprenant, who passed away in 1969 after seventeen years of marriage.

She was born in Lowell on July 27, 1928 and was the youngest of seven children of the late John and Delia (Larmand) Morin. She was raised in Lowell, attending St. Jeanne D’Arc Grammar School before graduating from Lowell High School. She pursued her education at St. Joseph Nursing School, becoming a Registered Nurse. She began her career as a delivery nurse at St. Joseph Hospital before moving on to work in the mental health field for many years, retiring from Danvers State Hospital in 1992.

When her children were young, Lucille loved sewing, knitting and crocheting, making many gifts for her family over the years. She also loved crossword puzzles, reading, and music. She had a wonderful sense of humor and a great deal of wisdom. Above all else, Lucille cherished spending time with her family and making lasting memories.

After her husbands passing, she proudly raised all of her children on her own. She is survived by her children, Dennis Surprenant and his wife, Debra of Templeton, MA, Joseph Surprenant and his wife, Monica of Pebble Beach, CA, Michele Hoey and her husband, Robert of Lowell, Jeffrey Surprenant of Lowell, Janet Surprenant of Moultonborough, NH; Mémère to her twelve beloved grandchildren; and Mémère Lu to her fourteen great grandchildren. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her siblings, the late Henry Victor Morin, Anita L. Malo McCaffrey, Robert E. Morin, Joseph Maurice P. Morin, Irene F. Morin, and Doris S. Oullette.

At her request, her funeral was held privately.

10/20/2025

Francisco B. Ormonde - Funeral Mass @ St Anthony Parish Lowell

10/18/2025

Francisco B. Ormonde

Francisco B. Ormonde, 70 of Hudson, NH passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Premier Nursing Home in Nashua, after a long battle with dementia and later Parkinson’s Disease. He was the husband of Maria Ines (Pacheco) Ormonde, with whom he shared the last 45 years.

He was born on September 16, 1955 in Terceira, Azores, Portugal and was a son of the late Manuel Ormonde and the late Maria (Silveira Borges) Ormonde. He was raised in Terceira, where he attended the area schools.

In 1975, Francisco came to the United States, settling in the Back Central Street neighborhood of Lowell until the early 1980s. He later made his home in Pawtucketville for many years before moving to Hudson, NH, following his retirement.

Francisco was a communicant of St. Anthony Church in Lowell. He had a deep love for soccer and was a proud supporter of the Sporting team. He also enjoyed fishing, especially along the Cape Cod Canal. Above all, he cherished the time he spent with his family.

A hardworking man, Francisco began his career as a truck driver for Fletcher Granite, where he worked for many years. He later worked as a custodian at Tewksbury State Hospital for six and a half years before retiring in 2018.

In addition to his beloved wife, Maria, he is survived by his children, Jason Ormonde and his wife, Danielle of Nashua, NH, Emanuel Ormonde and his wife, Alexis of Nottingham, NH

He is also survived by his siblings, John Ormonde and his wife, Filomena of Lowell, Augustino Ormonde and his wife, Rose of Lowell, William Ormonde of Maine, Fernanda Dinis of Terceira, Azores, and Vivelina Goncalves of Terceira, Azores; his sister in law, Humberta Ormonde of Lowell; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

He was predeceased by his brother, the late Jose Ormonde.

On Monday, October 20, 2025 all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 8-10 a.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816. His funeral mass will be offered at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony Church, 893 Central Street, Lowell; followed by burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury. Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

10/18/2025

Delores Machado, Dracut

Delores (DeFreitas) Machado, age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, surrounded by family members at the High Point Hospice House in Haverhill. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward Machado who passed away in 2007,

Born in Lowell on July 13, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Farinha) and Joseph DeFreitas. She was a communicant of St. Anthony’s church and a graduate of Lowell High School. After raising her three children she returned to work as a Teacher’s Aide at the Washington School in Lowell until her retirement.

She loved traveling with her husband and especially enjoyed the trips they took to Italy, Aruba, and Las Vegas. She was also a lover of music and a talented singer. She sang in the St. Anthony’s choir for many years and also sang solo at many of the Lowell Highland Players shows back in the 1980s.

After her retirement, Delores and Eddie moved from Lowell to Dracut where they lived with their daughter, Christina, and her family. They loved being close to family and this move also meant they lived on the same side of the Merrimack River with all three of their children and grandchildren at that time.

Delores loved family; she loved sitting around Nana Machado’s kitchen table talking with her Machado side relatives and was also very close with her DeFreitas side brothers, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephew. She loved her three children whom she always referred to as “My Larry”, “My Chrissy” and “My Mary”.

She leaves behind her three children and their spouses: Larry and Trisha Machado, Chris and Todd Gordon, and Mary Machado and Tom Lynch. She also leaves behind her eight grandchildren and their spouses: Emily and Greg Costa, James and Ashley Machado, Billy Machado, Eddie Crockett and Elysia Niemi, Cameron Crockett, Jake and Julia Santos, Stephanie Santos and Fermin Martinez, and Isabele Gordon. She also leaves seven great grandchildren: Natalie and Kennedy Costa, Bode Machado, Cooper and Georgia Crockett, and Ben and Francine Santos.
In addition, she leaves behind her sister-in-law Irene DeFreitas along with her brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herb and Dorothy Brown, and her brother-in-law Frank Lorenzo as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Delores was pre-deceased by her brothers Joseph and John DeFreitas and her brothers and sisters-in-law: John and Teresa Machado, Victor and Mary Sousa, Tony and Virginia Coviello, Joe Machado, Rose Lorenzo, Roselyn Machado, Patricia DeFreitas and Jeanne DeFreitas.

Delores recently moved into the Arbors Assisted Living facility in Dracut. While she only lived there for six months prior to her illness, she enjoyed the Arbors, the care they provided, and the people she met there. We would also like to thank the people at the High Point House in Haverhill for their compassionate care.

You are welcome to attend her calling hours on Monday, October 20, 2025 from 4 pm until 7 pm at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. Her funeral will begin on Tuesday, at the funeral home at 9 am, her funeral Mass will take place at 10 am at St. Anthony Church, 893 Central Street, Lowell; followed by procession for burial at St. Mary Cemetery. Find us on Facebook or visit www.McDonoughFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

10/17/2025

Dewey Sylvester Cemetery Services

10/15/2025

Angelica “Quisquella” Cruz Rosado

In Loving Memory of Angelica “Quisquella” Cruz Rosado
November 6, 1944 – October 12, 2025

Angelica Rosado, best known to all as Quisquella, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, surrounded by those she loved most. She was 80 years old.

Born on November 6, 1944, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late Esteban Cruz and the late Amelia Reyes. Angelica made her home in Lowell, Massachusetts, where she raised her family and built a life filled with love, laughter, and strength.

She is survived by her daughter Diana Rosado and her husband Geraldo Santiago of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico; her daughter Ana Davila of Lowell, MA; and her son Julio Rosado and his wife Maria Rosado of Lowell, MA. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Joe L. Rosado of Lowell, MA, whom she missed dearly.

Angelica was part of a large and loving family—she had 16 siblings, 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews who adored her deeply.

Known for leading with an iron fist but a heart bigger than the earth itself, Angelica brought joy to everyone she met. She was famous for dominating the domino table, sneaking candy to her great-grandchildren, and slipping table scraps to the family pets. She cherished bingo nights with her family and was happiest surrounded by loved ones.

Her greatest gift of all was her ability to give — and spread — genuine love.
A celebration of Angelica’s life will be held at a later date so that family and friends may gather to honor her memory.

10/15/2025

Albino C. Silva

Albino C. Silva, 75 of Lowell, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Maria Fatima (Mendonca) Silva with whom he shared the last 52 years of marriage.

He was born on May 9, 1950, in Graciosa, Azores, Portugal, a son of the late Antonio Correia da Silva and the late Georgina Rose da Silva. He was raised and educated in Graciosa and in 1967 he immigrated to the United States and made his home in the Back Central area where he resided until his passing.

Prior to coming to the states he played soccer for the Sporting Clube in Graciosa. Once in the United States, he continued to play soccer for various local teams and eventually coached some of the local teams including his two sons. He worked as a machine operator for several companies, including Grace Shoe, Canada Dry, and Prince Spaghetti, before retiring from Interstate Container. Although he played for the Sporting soccer team in his younger years, he was a devoted Benfica fan and never missed a game. He also enjoyed watching the Boston Bruins hockey team, wrestling, and loved watching bullfights whether on TV or in person. Some of his favorite hobbies were fishing, playing Sueca, and playing the guitar. For many years he played guitar for various Carnival dances where he enjoyed playing next to his children who also participated in this Portuguese tradition. He also enjoyed tending to his grapevine and loved making his own homemade wine. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family especially his grandchildren who he adored.

He was a communicant of St. Anthony’s Church; a member of the Holy Ghost Society and the Holy Trinity. He was also a member of the Portuguese Civic League the “Red's Club” and the Portuguese American Center the “Blue's Club”.

In addition to his wife, Maria, he is survived by four children, Nina F. Silva and her husband, John of Tewksbury, Paul M. Silva and his wife, Elizabeth of Peabody, Jimmy V. Silva and Melissa Morales of Lowell and Malinda F. Silva and Helio DeMelo of Lawrence; his grandchildren, Jordan Silva of Dover, NH; Calvin and Evan Silva of Tewksbury, MA; Kailey and Aidan Silva of Peabody, MA; Austin Silva DeMelo of Lawrence, MA, and Jayden Silva of Lowell, MA; and his two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Levi Silva. He is also survived by his two sisters and their husbands, Maria Quadros and her husband Valentino of Graciosa, Azores and Argentina Guichard and her husband Brian of Chelmsford, MA; and his sister-in-law, Fatima Silva of Graciosa, Azores. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and godchildren, including Manuel 'Gabe' da Silva who was his nephew and godson and who he shared a very special bond with.

In addition to his parents, Albino is predeceased by his siblings, the late Flurivald, Arlindo, Irailde and Isolina who all passed away as children; Manuel Correia da Silva, Juventino Correia Silva and Alberto Correia da Silva. His in-laws, Deocleciano & Guadalupe Mendonca, his brother-in-law Genuino Mendonca and his sister-in-laws, Delminda da Silva and Aldina da Silva.

The family would like to thank all the doctors and nurses at Lowell General Hospital, main campus for all their support and care they provided to Albino during the past few weeks.

On Saturday, October 18, 2025 all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell 978-458-6816. His funeral mass will be offered at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Church, 893 Central Street, Lowell, followed by procession to St. Mary Cemetery in Tewksbury.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to:
American Cancer Society at https://donate.cancer.org/
Or to: Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215
Or to: St. Anthony Church, 893 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852

10/12/2025

Dewey A. Sylvester, 89, devoted husband to his wife Marie of 68 years, who sadly predeceased him earlier this year, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, affectionately known as “Pepe”, passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

He was born on November 8, 1935, in Lowell, MA where he lived for many years before moving to Stinson Lake in Rumney, NH and ultimately to Fremont, NH where he resided for the past 20 years.

Dewey attended St Louis School and Varnum School in the Centralville neighborhood in Lowell, MA. He enlisted in the Army at the age of seventeen, serving in the Korean Conflict where he earned many commendations including the Korean Service Medal with one Bronze Service Star, National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Infantry Badge and several Sharpshooter awards. After returning home from active duty, he served several years in the Massachusetts National Guard and was very proud of his time in the service.

He worked for Duane Wrecking Company in Quincy, MA for thirty-four years as a building wrecker, alongside several of his brothers and was a proud member of the Building Wreckers Local 1421. Outside of his work, he was active in his community as a long-standing member of the East End Social Club of Lowell, MA, volunteering and supporting numerous local charity organizations and political campaigns. It was there that he met many of his oldest and closest friends.

Dewey will be remembered as a proud, hardworking and inventive man of many talents and interests. He loved problem solving and working with his hands. He was a real “MacGuyver” when it came to building or fixing anything. He boxed in the Golden Gloves as a young man; he was an avid Patriots football fan and never missed a Sunday game. He enjoyed snowmobiling and fishing and played a mean game of horseshoes. In retirement he took up golf and like most things it became a passion rather than a hobby. He acquired a 1931 Model A Hotrod which he enjoyed taking, along with his wife Marie, to weekend car shows. He was very proud of the many car trophies he won.

But beyond his hobbies, his special loves were his family, especially his grandchildren -- the “little ones” brought the biggest of smiles to his face. He loved the companionship of his many black dogs over the years – Shadow, Midnight, Blackjack and Blackjack 2 who were always found faithfully by his side.

Dewey is deeply mourned by his children Cheryl M. Palmer and her husband Rey A. Giallongo, Jr. of Aiken, SC, Dewey A. Sylvester, Jr. and wife Judith E. Sylvester of Pelham, NH, Diane V. Sylvester of Lowell, MA, Carol A. Sylvester and her partner John R. Keraghan of Groveland, MA and John W. Sylvester and wife Jennifer A. (Crotty) Sylvester of Lowell, MA; his grandchildren Rebecca A. Campbell of Boxborough, MA, Tiffany M. Allen and husband Timothy of Templeton, MA, Jacqueline M. Mombourquette of Marlboro, VT, Robert F. Baudanza of Lowell, MA and Ava Hope Sylvester of Lowell, MA; and, his great grandchildren Addison, Nolan, Hudson, Charlotte, Jason and Evelyn. He is survived by his sisters Jeannette Pickels of Lowell, MA, Georgette Loftus of Mays Landing, NJ and Simone Buckley and husband John of Hudson, NH.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 68 years Marie E. Sylvester (Mello), his parents William J. Sylvester and Odile (Vallancourt) (Gagnon) (Sylvester) Therrien and siblings Irene (Glaud), Leo, Magurite (Gold), Lorraine (Landry), Roland, Dorothy (Quintal), Lillian (Trzcienski), William, and Paul.

The family would like to thank the dedicated staff of the Manchester VA Home Based Primary Care unit for their support and care.

We find comfort in knowing that Dad’s legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the MSPCA: http://www.mspca.org

On Thursday, October 16, 2025, all are welcome to attend his calling hours from 4 - 7 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell.

His funeral will begin on Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A procession will follow for burial at St. Patrick Cemetery, in the Chapel, on Gorham Street, Lowell.

For those unable to attend, his funeral will be live streamed here https://www.facebook.com/McDonoughFuneralHome/live_videos The stream will begin a few minutes before the service.

10/12/2025

Santos Ortiz, 38, passed away unexpectedly following an accident in Lowell on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Santos was the beloved son of Santos Jose Ortiz of Groton, CT, and Ines (Quinones) Ortiz of Springfield, MA. He grew up in Lowell, where he began his education, later moving to Connecticut and graduated from high school in Groton.

Affectionately known to family and friends as “Mr. Mean,” Santos was known for his big heart, sense of humor, and vibrant personality. He worked as a cook at the Wood Street Papa Gino’s for many years and, after its closing, continued his career at the Glenview Restaurant, where he became a familiar and well-loved face.

Santos had a deep love of music, he loved listening, creating, and sharing it. He had always carried a serious and thoughtful side, but in recent years had grown even more loving, lighthearted, and free, embracing joy and connection in his daily life.

Above all, Santos was a proud and devoted father to his three children, including Rayne, Joi, and Aria, who were the center of his world.

In addition to his parents, Santos is survived by his siblings, Anthony Quinones and his wife, Stephanie of Lowell, Virginia Ortiz of Norwich, CT, Christina Quinones of Norwich, CT, Jennifer Ortiz of Springfield, Michael Ortiz and his wife, Chelsea of Nashua, NH, and Kathryn Ortiz and her husband of Hawaii.

He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends who will miss him deeply. Santos was predeceased by his siblings, Angel Quinones and Mariana Ortiz.

His family invites relatives and friends to a celebration of his life on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 beginning at 3pm at the Red's Club, the Portuguese American Civic League, 512 Central Street, Lowell, MA 01852. A candlelight vigil will be held at 6:30 p.m. and proceed to the accident location from the Red's Club.

10/03/2025

David Peter Swieneski, 76, of Dracut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Tufts Medical Center, following recent health complications.

Born in Lowell on September 4, 1949, he was the son of the late Julius and Helen (Avila) Swieneski. He grew up in Lowell’s Back Central neighborhood, where he attended local schools and formed the roots of a lifetime grounded in family, community, and hard work. For the past thirty years, David made his home in Dracut.

David was a man of many talents and interests. He enjoyed woodworking and crafts, loved being near the water, and found joy in boating and fishing. A proud New Englander, he was an avid supporter of the Patriots, and though tough and hardworking, he had a soft spot for Hallmark movies. He could always be persuaded by a Harrows chicken pot pie, a treat he never turned down. More than anything, David cherished time spent with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who were his greatest joy.

He retired in 2018 from Middlesex Community College after more than twenty years in maintenance, where he was respected and appreciated by his coworkers and friends. Earlier in his career, David worked at Honeywell in Lawrence, Raytheon, and Tewksbury State Hospital, dedicating himself to each role with the same quiet diligence that defined his life.

David is survived by his children: David Swieneski and his wife Jenn of Hudson, NH, Rachel Swieneski of Lowell, and Cherilyn Swieneski of Lowell; his cherished grandchildren: Chelsea MacDonald and her husband James, Faith Carbonneau, Aiden Swieneski, Ashlynn Mascetti, and Jacey Wallace; and his adored great-grandchildren: Wesley, Hudson, and Brooks. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends, including those he worked alongside at Middlesex Community College. He is also survived by his former wife, Sheila (Gouveia) Perry of Nashua, NH. David was predeceased by his brothers, Raymond A. Swienski and William J. Swieneski.

You are welcome to attend his funeral Mass at 10am on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Saint Anthony's Church, 893 Central St, Lowell, MA 01852, followed by procession to Saint Patrick Cemetery.

10/03/2025

Massachusetts State Senator Edward James Kennedy, Jr., 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Ed was the beloved husband of Susan (Kondra) Kennedy. Ed and Susan recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on August 9th.

The oldest child of the late Edward James Kennedy Sr. and Emily Kathleen (Kay) (Heslin) Kennedy, he was born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts and graduated from Lowell High School. Ed went on to earn a degree in history from Boston University followed by a master’s degree in public administration from Fitchburg State University.A lifelong resident of Lowell, Massachusetts, Ed deeply loved giving back to his community and devoted many years of his life to public service. Elected as State Senator for the First Middlesex District in 2018, Ed is a four term member of the Massachusetts State Senate. In the Senate, Ed served as the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Bonding, Capital Expenditures, and State Assets, and had previously served as the chair of Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development. He was also the Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Higher Education, and a member of the Joint Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, the Joint Committee on Municipalities and Regional Government. Ed also spent many years as County Commissioner for Middlesex County and as a City Councilor in Lowell, serving as Mayor of Lowell from 2016 to 2018.

Ed was a steadfast champion for local economic development and best practices in professional city government throughout his time on the Lowell City Council. As mayor, he led the movement to build a centrally located brand-new state of the art Lowell High School in the heart of Downtown Lowell, an effort he was particularly proud of, and he continued to champion throughout his time in the State Senate. When he ran for State Senate, he campaigned on delivering a major reform of the state’s education funding formula by supporting the Student Opportunity Act, which was signed into law during his first term. During his time as the chair of Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, Ed led the State Senate’s response to COVID-19 in the areas of arts and tourism, championing the state’s largest ever investment in the cultural sector. He also filed numerous pieces of legislation dealing with the environment, education, and infrastructure, including securing the $100 million bond authorization that led the way to the construction of the new Rourke Bridge. In addition to his legislative accomplishments, Ed always valued top notch constituent service for all who came to him with a request, knowing that the senator’s office was often a last resort for people in need.

Ed was happiest spending time with his family. He and Susan enjoyed nothing more than spending days with their children and grandchildren. Ever the outdoorsman, Ed loved hiking and spending days at the beaches of Maine with his family. Ed was an enthusiastic sports fan, making time to attend almost all his grandchildren’s various sporting events, and watching the Red Sox, Patriots and Celtics with family. Ed also loved music and enjoyed attending concerts with friends and family. Ed had such a passion for life, and a constant curiosity for learning new things and meeting new people. Ed loved conversation and was always ready with a story. He was very much loved and will be missed by all who knew him.

Ed leaves behind many loved ones including his lovely wife Susan, his son Edward J. Kennedy III and his wife Ashley R. Fairbank of Cape Neddick, ME; his daughter Christina E. Kennedy and her husband Matthew W. Miles of Chelmsford; three beloved grandchildren, Jackson E. Miles and Brayden M. Miles of Chelmsford; and Ellis R. Kennedy of Cape Neddick, ME. Ed leaves behind his two brothers, Francis Daniel (Dan) Kennedy of Lowell, MA, and John Kennedy and his wife Helen Kennedy of Dracut, MA; and his sister-in-law Judith Micozzi and her husband Andrew, and his brother-in law, John Kondra and his wife Doreen. Ed is also survived by many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, a large, extraordinarily close group of cousins, and several dear friends with whom he shared wonderful memories, especially Frank Heslin and Jack McWilliams.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Kathleen, and by his sister Marianne Kennedy.

You are welcome to attend his calling hours on Tuesday, October 7, 2025 from 3 pm until 7 pm at the McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. His funeral will begin on Wednesday at the funeral home at 10 am, his funeral Mass will take place at 11 am at the Immaculate Conception Church, 144 East Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA, followed by procession for burial at Saint Patrick Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Greater Lowell Community Foundation. https://www.glcfoundation.org/donate/

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