Cynthia M. Sexton

Retired account manager Verizon;

Cynthia M. “Cyn” Sexton, 79, formerly of Andover, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Sunday February 6, 2022, at The Meadows at Edgewood.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, September 27, 1943, the daughter of the late John J. and the late Marcia H. (Donovan) Sexton, she attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Keith Hall in the Class of 1960.

Cyn was with Verizon (and its predecessor’s) for over 40 years before her retirement as a senior account manager.

She loved her job and was dedicated to her customers throughout the years.

Cynthia is survived by her bother Alan J. Sexton of Lowell; two nephews John J. Sexton of Lowell and Justin A. Sexton of Somerville; and dear friends Erin Doyle and her family of Hamilton, MA, Elaine Morgillo of York, ME, Amy Mastromonaco, Kevin Kennedy and Debi Callina.

The Sexton family would also like to thank the nurses and staff at the Meadows at Edgewood for their outstanding care and compassion for Cynthia during her stay there.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Saturday February 12, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in LOWELL at 11 o’clock. Her burial will be private. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Frederick F. "Rick" Leduc



Beloved son, and brother;

Frederick F. "Rick" Leduc, 57, of Westford, Massachusetts and Pelham, New

Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 24, 2022, in Gardner,

MA.

Born in Lowell, MA, February 29, 1964, he was the son of Frederick M. and

Carole-Ann R. (Horman) Leduc.

Besides his parents, Rick is survived by his sister, Nicole Zahn and her

husband Kevin of Methuen, MA; by his four sons, three grandsons, and two

granddaughters; an aunt and several cousins.

Prior to retiring, he was employed at LVR Fire Protection Systems as a

Journeyman Sprinkler service supervisor.

He loved spending time in York Beach Me., at his grandparents home.  He enjoyed camping at Lake Sebago,

ME, working in his vegetable garden or just enjoying the outdoors. Rick was always ready to help family or friends.

Rick was a loving son, called his parents several days a week and always

looked forward to their weekly visits.

A private service for Rick will be held at a later date at Gibson Cemetery

in Pelham, NH. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by

the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

John E. Peskovitz

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and friend;

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew and friend;

John E. Peskovitz, 81, of Dover, NH  formerly of Lowell, MA, passed away on Thursday February 3, 2022, at St. Ann’s Rehabilitation Center in Dover, NH with his loving family by his side.

Husband for over 58 years of Mary Kathleen (O'Meara) Peskovitz, who survives him. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John E. Peskovitz and the late Florence (Simoneau) (Peskovitz) Sienuta.

A graduate of U/Mass Lowell in 1965, John received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Management. For most of his career, John was in the construction industry. An entrepreneur by nature, he owned the Old Worthen in Lowell, MA for many years and did several renovations on that historic building in the 1980’s. John also owned Philbrick’s Country Store in Rye, NH for many years. Prior to his retirement, John was the Vice President of Safety and Training for the Marr Companies in Boston, MA. Among his many interests, enjoyed playing golf, tennis, swimming and reading, and playing cribbage with his friends. However, his most cherished times was when he was with his family.

Besides his wife, John is survived by two sons Mark B. “Brad” and his wife Mary E. (McDonald) Peskovitz of Dover, NH and John E. Peskovitz, Jr. and his wife Robyn (Fogg) Peskovitz of Freeport, ME; three grandchildren Nicole A. Rousseau and her husband Ryan of Dover, NH, Evan B. Peskovitz of Dover, NH and Sydney Ouiping Peskovitz of Dover, NH; two great grandchildren Wyatt, and Callen Rousseau of Dover, NH; a sister Theresa A.  Reyor of East Hampton, MA; a brother Edward Piskovitz and his wife Vivi of Port Gibson, Miss; two brothers-in-law George F. O’Meara and his wife Mary of Vero Beach, FL, and Mark O’Meara and his wife Donna of Lowell; and many nieces and nephews.

He was also the father of the late Matthew Peskovitz who died August 30, 2021.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Memorial Funeral Mass on Wednesday February 9th, 2022, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH in LOWELL at 10 o’clock followed by burial of his ashes at St. Mary Cemetery in North Tewksbury. (All City and church required social distancing procedures will be observed including the wearing of masks upon entrance into the church).E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the American Heart Association, or the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements

Alison Bernard

Alison (Trombla) Bernard, 93, of Dracut Massachusetts, a retired schoolteacher, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 29, 2022.

She was the beloved wife, of the late George J. Bernard, who died in 1986.

Born on May 27, 1928, in Melrose, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late J Edward & the late Zelpha L. (Haynes) Trombla, she attended Amesbury schools and was a graduate of Amesbury High School Class of 1945.

Alison continued her education at U-Mass Amherst and graduated with a B.A.in Education in 1949 and later received her master’s degree in Education at U/Mass Lowell in 1970.

Prior to her retirement, Alison worked in the Lowell Public School system as a 6th grade teacher at the Edith Nourse Rogers Schools for over 17 years.

She is survived by four sons: Christopher Bernard and his wife Ann, of Chelmsford, MA, Michael E. Bernard and his wife Cristina of Hudson, NH, Joseph R. Bernard and his wife Patti of Pelham, NH and George J. Bernard, Jr. Dracut; a daughter Elizabeth A. “Liz” Bernard of San Francisco, CA; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Alison was the sister of the late Janice Jordan.

There will be no services at this time. A Memorial Graveside Service will take place at a later date. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to make contributions in Alison's memory may make them to the Red Cloud Indian School, Historic Mission Building, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge, SD 57770. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.