Robert E. Sleeper, Sr.

Devoted father, grandfather;

Westford – Robert E. Sleeper, Sr., 99 of Westford, passed away on Monday January 3, 2022, at D’Youville Senior Care with his son and daughter by his side.

He was the beloved husband of Marian (Flynn) Sleeper who passed away in 2013.

Born in Dracut, June 29, 1922, the son of the late Frank and the late Louise (Salviss) Sleeper, he was raised in Dracut and Lowell, attending Lowell schools. He moved to Westford in 1973.

Bob was a WWII Navy Veteran having proudly served in the Pacific Theatre of Operations aboard the battleship USS Missouri as a Radar man 2nd Class.  He was present aboard the USS Missouri during the signing of the documents of unconditional surrender in Tokyo Bay.

A Licensed Master Pipefitter, Bob was employed though the years by Raytheon in Lowell, General Electric Riverworks in Lynn and, more recently, at the City of Lowell Lands and Buildings for 17 years, retiring in 1986.

In his younger years Bob enjoyed camping and vacationing on the Cape and in the Lakes Region with family and friends.  When newly retired he was in constant motion planting massive vegetable gardens, chopping a lifetime supply of firewood, repairing things around his home and the homes of friends.  In later years, as he reluctantly slowed down, Bob enjoyed watching football and golf while doing his never-ending supply of jigsaw puzzles.

Survived by his two children, son Robert Sleeper, Jr., and wife Lea Duquette of Haverhill, his daughter Carol Sleeper-Keller and her husband Douglas Keller of Lowell.  He leaves grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

He was predeceased by sisters Ethel Cullipher, Marion Whitney, Lucy Bell, Lillian Drury, and Rena Thurlow and by brother Frank Sleeper.

The family would like to thank the staff of D’Youville Senior Care for their kind and compassionate care of Bob.

Private Funeral Services were held for the family. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to D’Youville Manor Foundation - Activities Fund, 981 Varnum Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.

Kinh N. Tran
Loving mother; grandmother; great grandmother;

Kinh N. Tran, 91, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on January 5th, 2022 at her home with her loving family by her side.

She was the wife of the late Ho T. Tran.

Born in Vietnam, July 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Tho Tran and the late Tai T. Duong, she later immigrated to the United States.

Kinh is survived by a son To Tran and his wife Nghia Quach of Lowell, MA; a daughter Hue Tran and her husband Phat Luong of Lowell, MA; five grandchildren Linda Kwong and her husband David Kwong, Wenisa Tran, Nam Luong and his wife Sany Luong of Lowell, MA, Stephanie Rubino and her husband Michael Rubino of Katy, TX  and Cindy L. and her husband Hubert L.; six grandchildren Sammy Luong, Kristine Vy, Paxton Kwong, Valentina Rubino, Lia Rubino and Cherie Luong; many nieces and nephews.

Private Funeral Services were held for the family with burial in Blue Hills Cemetery in Braintree. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory may do so to the Tuong Van Temple in Lowell, Massachusetts. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.

Mark P. Holmes

Longtime teacher Lowell school system;

Mark P. Holmes, 91, of Lowell, passed away peacefully at Hope Health Hospice

in Providence, Rhode Island, near his loving family on Monday December 27,

2021.

Born December 2, 1930, in Lowell, Massachusetts, in the house he has resided

in his entire life, he was the son of the late Mark G. and the late

Catherine (Ashe) Holmes.

Mark attended St. Patrick's Grammar school and was a graduate of Keith

Academy. He went on to receive his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education

from Fitchburg State Teacher's College.

A veteran of the Korean War, he proudly served his country as a Corporal in the U.S. Army Signal Corps.

A teacher in the Lowell school system for over 35 years.

Among his many interests, he was an active skier for over 50 years and was a member of the Wedeln Outdoor Ski Club.

He was also a member of the Lowell Lodge of Elks, the American Legion Post 247 in Tyngsboro and the United

Teachers of Lowell.

Mark is survived by a sister Muriel Constantine of Providence, RI; a niece

Paula H. Constantine of Providence, RI; a nephew John A. Constantine of

Providence, RI; Ruth and Paul Fauvel of Dracut.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday morning December 30, 2021, at ST. PATRICK CHURCH in LOWELL followed by his committal services at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to St. Patrick Church, 282 Suffolk St., Lowell, MA 01854.

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

DONNA M. SWEENEY

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister;

Donna M. (Smith) Sweeney, 88, a former Lowell resident, died peacefully on December 15, 2021, at Talbot Hospice House in Easton, Maryland, where she resided with her daughter and son-in-law.

She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. Eugene J. Sweeney, an obstetrician and gynecologist who practiced in Lowell prior to his death in 2004.

Born in Lowell on June 17, 1933, the daughter of the late Walter J. and the late Lillian (Higgins) Smith, she attended Lowell High School, and later received her nursing degree from St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1953.

After receiving her degree, Donna worked for several years as a Registered Nurse, including at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, and then devoted her life to raising her children and to her family.

She was a voracious reader, avid Scrabble player and enjoyed crossword puzzles.  She was a strong, thoughtful and independent woman, a devoted mother to her children, and a loving Nana to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Donna is survived by seven children and their spouses, Laurence E. and Sheila Sweeney of No. Chelmsford, MA, Mary E. and Dale Quaint of Homestead, FL, Gail A. Suslovitch of Bennington, NH, Michael W. Sweeney and his partner James D. Storella of Medford, MA, Donna M. Bergeon of Kennebunk, ME, Ann M. and Colin Q. Potts, of Easton, MD, and Kathleen P. Hehmeyer of Exton, PA;  grandsons Stephen Sweeney, Joseph Bergeon and Daniel Hehmeyer; granddaughters Kerstin Sweeney, Donna Terrano, Victoria Suslovitch, Grace Bergeon, Renee Bergeon, and Lily Hehmeyer; great-grandchildren Ell, Evelyn and Cassidy; sisters Carleen Abreu and Maura Wilson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her late husband, she was predeceased by her son Daniel J. Sweeney, granddaughters Ellen and Alexandria, as well as her sister Delores Walsh, and brothers Robert Smith and John Smith.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Visitation to be held on Monday morning December 20, 2021, at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, 144 E. Merrimack Street, Lowell, MA. from 9:00 to 10:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Mass in Church at 11:00 o’clock.  Her interment will be private. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make memorial contributions in her memory to Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Drive, Easton, MD 21601 or a charity of their choice. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME – LOWELL – MA – (978) 458-8768.