Tewksbury Funeral Home

07/28/2025

Sylvia Rosalie Usmari, 81, a longtime Tewksbury resident, passed away after a brief illness with her family by her side at Lowell General Hospital on Sunday, July 27.

She was born on October 7, 1943 in Cambridge, a daughter of the late Eugene Usmari of Rome and the late Maddelena Abbruzzese of St. Apolinare Italy, she was raised and educated in the Cambridge area. She was a graduate of the Cambridge High and Latin School. After high school she worked with the City of Cambridge for a period of time before getting into the real estate field. Finally she worked at Malden Hospital for a number of years before her retirement in 2015.

Sylvia loved gardening and crafting, especially beadwork. Her family was her world, being an aunt to her nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grandnephews was very special to her.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including, Joseph McDermott and his wife, Beth, of Tewksbury, Mary Ann Harris and her husband, Lon, of Lewis Center, Ohio, Joanne McPartlin of Venice, Florida and Patricia Stanhope and her husband, Mike, of Marstons Mills and many grand nieces and grandnephews.

Additionally, she was predeceased by her siblings, the late Nancy Grossi, the late Mary McDermott and the late Michael Usmari.

All are welcome to attend her Funeral Mass which will be offered on Friday, August 1 at 11:30 a.m. at St. William of York Church, 1351 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876. Burial will be held privately.

07/22/2025

Anuporn (Chaiboonsri) Larry, 82, a longtime South Lowell resident, passed away at Tewksbury State Hospital on Sunday, July 20 with her husband of the past 56 years, Winfield L. Larry, Jr. by her side.

An was born on September 10, 1942 in Bangkok, Thailand, a daughter of the late Boomme Chaiboonsri and the late Somjai (Jengerjan) Chaiboonsri, she came to the United States in September of 1969.

Besides her beloved husband, Winfield L. Larry, Jr., she is survived by her sister Amnuyporn Salica and her husband, Rick, of Florida.

She was also the mother of the late Susan Larry who passed away in 2006.

All are welcome to attend her calling hours on Thursday, July 24 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. and on Friday, July 25 from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876.

07/21/2025

07/17/2025

Phyllis A. Randall

Phyllis A. Randall, 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Baystate Medical Center. A longtime resident of Tennessee, she had recently moved to Massachusetts to be closer to her family.

Born in Lowell on May 23, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Richard Sherlock and the late Ellen (Delany) Sherlock. Phyllis was raised in Tewksbury, where she attended local schools and graduated from Tewksbury Memorial High School.

As a child, she cherished her family’s annual summer vacations to Plum Island. She was a gifted artist who loved to draw and paint, and had a deep love for animals. While living in Tennessee, she even kept a small farm, a testament to her nurturing and independent spirit.

Phyllis spent much of her career in food service, working in both Massachusetts and Tennessee, primarily in management roles. Later, she earned her Commercial Driver’s License and proudly worked as a truck driver for several years.

She is survived by her two sons, Francis Randall of Concord, NH, and Wayne Barrett of Raymond, NH; and her sisters, Patricia Moriarty of Granby, MA, Catherine McPhee of Bath, NH, and Jean Sherlock of Leverett, MA. In addition she leaves her grandchildren, Abigail Randall, Jackson Randall, Zoe Barrett and Jackson Barrett.

Her burial will take place privately at the Tewksbury Cemetery. Arrangements by the Tewksbury Funeral Home www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com

07/16/2025

07/16/2025

07/15/2025

Robert Lange

Robert Lange, 57, of Plaistow, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025.

Born and raised in Lowell, Massachusetts, Rob was known for his easygoing spirit, his love of the outdoors, and his deep devotion to family. He spent many years working for EJ Paving and was a familiar and trusted face on job sites and in the community.

Rob found joy in the simple things—fishing, camping, hanging out with friends and family, and especially playing scratch tickets, his first love. Whether gathered around a fire or sharing a laugh, he brought warmth, humor, and loyalty to every moment.

He is survived by his sister, Mary Jo Crowder, and her husband Jeff of Cocoa, FL; his brothers Rick Lange of FL, and Michael Lange and his partner Anita Terrio of Hudson, NH. Rob was a proud uncle to Kristen Sapia and her wife Tina of Largo, FL, and great-nephews Anthony Lange and his wife Megan, and Nathaniel Lange; Ashlee Piga and her husband Leo of Windermere, FL, and great-niece and nephew Leiana and Giovanni; Rick Lange Jr. and his partner Andrea, and great-niece and nephew Lincoln and London of Boynton, FL; Zachary Lange, and great-nieces Savannah and Maya of Hudson, NH; and Nicholas Lange of Oregon.

Rob also leaves behind many cousins and a beloved aunt, all of whom he cherished deeply and who will miss his humor, loyalty, and big heart.

He was predeceased by his beloved parents, Curt and Phyllis Lange, as well as his brothers John and David.

Rob’s love, laughter, and loyalty will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

All are welcome to attend his calling hours from 3 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Friday, July 18, 2025 at the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876 immediately followed by his funeral service at 7 p.m.. Find us on facebook or visit www.TewksburyFuneralHome.com to leave the family a message of condolence at any time.

07/14/2025

Huge thanks to our Drug Unit Detectives for giving our Junior Officers an inside look at the critical work they do to keep our community safe.

From investigations to undercover operations, they shared real-world insight and sparked some great conversations.

-TPD121