Gail R. Byam
Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt;

Gail R. (Totton) Byam, 78, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at her home on January 14, 2025.

She was the loving wife for over 44 years of Steven A. Byam, who survives her.
Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, July 24, 1946, to the late Herbert and the late Rita (Evans) Wilkinson, Gail attended Lowell schools and graduated from Lowell High School.

Gail worked at Wang Laboratories in Lowell for over 22 years before earning a nursing assistant certificate. She went on to work at Tewksbury State Hospital for 15 years in the Aid’s s unit there.

In her spare time, Gail enjoyed time with her family, going on long drives, and being at the beach or at her time-share in Aruba.

Some of Gail's hobbies included; family time, hiking, and making crafts.
Besides her husband Steven, Gail is survived by a son, Gregg T. Byam and his wife Kelley of Dracut, MA; four grandchildren, Sarah Abdulla, Lauren Byam, Charis Carroll, and Zachary Byam; two brothers, Vernon Totton and his wife Susan of Dracut, MA, and Tommy Totton of Lowell, MA; and several nieces and nephews.
Gail was the mother of the late Kirk C. Byam and the grandmother of the late Michael “Mikey” Carroll.

Friends may call for a Memorial Visitation at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:15 A.M. with a Memorial Service to follow in the funeral home at 11:30 A.M. Burial will take place at St. Patrick Cemetery in Lowell. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the American Cancer Society, https://conquer.org/donate. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr.  (978) 458-8768.

Martin R. Convery, Sr.
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend;

Martin R. Convery, Sr., 77, of Nashua, NH, but formerly of Lowell, died Friday morning at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband for over 55 years of Judith A. (Sweatt) Convery, who survives him.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, June 15, 1947, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and the late Catherine A. (Bell) Convery.

Prior to his retirement, Martin was a Quality Control Manager for Teradyne Corp. in Nashua, NH where he worked for over 25 years.  He proudly served in the United States Army for 6 years earning honors for sharp shooting and marine hull repair.

Among his several interests, he enjoyed carpentry, mechanics and a good joke.

Besides his wife, Martin is survived by a daughter, Cheryl A. Convery of Nashua, NH; two sons, Scott M. Convery and his wife Erin of Nashua, NH and Nicholas Convery and his partner Katie Kenney of Norwood, MA; a daughter-in-law, Mary McConnell of Georgetown, SC; five grandchildren, Samantha and Andrew Convery, Dalton McConnell, Anna and Nicholas Enslin; 3 brothers, David Convery, Robert Convery and his wife Wendy, and James Convery; 4 sisters, Phyllis Gangi, Joyce Maguire, Junie Beland and her husband Don, and Barbara Convery; and many nieces and nephews.

He was the father of the late Martin R. Convery, Jr. and brother of the late Frederick and Joseph Convery, Catherine Bogush and Virginia Wade.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Thursday January 16, 2024, from 4 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Committal Prayers on Friday at St. Patrick Cemetery Chapel at 11:30 A.M. (Please Meet at Cemetery). E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Clear Path For Veterans New England www.clearpathne.org. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Phyllis C. (Crotty) King

Phyllis (Crotty) King, 95, widow of Peter J. King, Sr. passed away peacefully on December 29th, surrounded by her children.

Phyllis was born in Lowell on August 7, 1929, the daughter of the late. George E. Crotty and Rose (Sharkey) Crotty.

As a young widow and throughout her life, Phyllis was a woman of great faith and always presented herself with dignity and grace.  Love for her family was paramount in her life.

She is survived by Alberta K. Cavanaugh and her husband, Kenneth of Tyngsborough, Paul S. King and his wife Janice M. of Andover, Nancy King-Burke and her husband, Christopher M. Burke, Sr. of Andover, and Matthew J. King and his wife Ellen K. of Longmeadow; 11 grandchildren, Peter R. Cavanaugh and his wife Emily, Courtney K. Reader and her husband, Kevin, Brittney M. Manley and her husband George, Pierce J. King and his wife, Annie, Olivia R. Cottell and her husband Timothy, Maximilian P. King and his fiancee, Maggie Hardcastle, Christopher M. Burke, Jr. and his wife Dimira, Matthew J. King, Jr. and his wife Katie, Thomas P. King, Christopher T. King and Peter J. King; 7 great grandchildren, Delaney Cavanaugh, William Cavanaugh, Jackson Manley,Teagan Cottell, Darcy Cottell, Hazel King, and Grady King and many nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was also predeceased by her son, Peter J. King, Jr. and her granddaughter, Taryn L. King and her two brothers, George Crotty and Raymond Crotty.

At the family’s request, there were no calling hours. Funeral Services were held privately. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 3 Fayette St, Lowell, MA 01852 or The Catholic TV Network, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME, Lowell, MA.

Margaret Mary Gaudette, R.N.
Beloved mother of 9, grandmother and great grandmother.

Margaret Mary (Canty) Gaudette, R.N., 92, formerly of Lowell but more recently of Derry, NH passed away peacefully at Bear Mountain Nursing Home in Andover on Thursday January 9, 2025.

She was the loving wife of the late Francis D. Gaudette who died in 2003.

Born in Philadelphia, PA on January 25, 1932, the daughter of the late James and the late Marguerite (Tyrrell) Canty, she attended Holy Souls School, Little Flower High School and Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing in Philadelphia.

A devoted mother of nine, Margaret also worked outside the home as an OB Nurse at the former St. Joseph’s and St. John’s Hospital for many years until her retirement.

She was a former Den Mother for the Cub Scouts.

Margaret is survived by two daughters Marie Farrah of Lowell and Margaret F. Gaudette and her partner Neil Dubois of Salem, NH; seven sons David Gaudette and his wife Susan of Chelmsford, Michael Gaudette and his wife Linda of Bedford, NH, Edward Gaudette and his partner Lynne Walker South Barre, MA, Timothy Gaudette and his partner Marc Choffel of Mechanicsville, VA, Peter Gaudette and his wife Alma of Chapel Hill, NC, John Gaudette and his wife Savina of Reno, NV and Paul Gaudette and his wife Sandie of Hudson, NH; 14 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Margaret was the mother-in-law of the late Frank Farrah.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Friday January 17, 2025, at ST. MARGARET OF SCOTLAND CHURCH at 10 o’clock. (Please meet at Church) followed by her burial at St. Joseph Cemetery in Chelmsford. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Lowell Humane Society, 951 Broadway St., Lowell, MA  01854 or the March of Dimes, https://marchofdimes.org/donate. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA- (978) 458-8768.