Gilbert G. Campbell

Well-known and longtime business leader and community advocate;

Gilbert G. Campbell, 91, of Tyngsboro, Massachusetts, a highly respected and successful Greater Lowell Real Estate developer, who was still working, passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021, after a brief illness at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband for over 38 years of Marilyn T. (Demers) Campbell, who survives him.

Born in the Centralville section of Lowell on March 30, 1930, the son of the late E Gaston and the late Idola (Dube) Campbell, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School in the Class of 1948.

Later in his life, Gil would be elected to the Lowell High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame in 2009.

Gil’s incredible professional career, which spanned over 7 decades, was first as a home builder, real estate developer for both commercial and residential properties, entrepreneur, and later as a hotelier, restaurateur, professional sports owner and well renowned, with his wife Marilyn, in the thoroughbred horse industry.

As a community leader, Gil was a founding member of the Lowell Plan, original Co-owner of Lowell’s first professional sports team, The Lowell Lock Monsters, past Board member and Chairman of the Board of the former St. John’s Hospital/Saints Medical Center, past Chairman of the former Northern Middlesex Chamber of Commerce and past President of Vesper Country Club.

In his home building career, he was a founding member and past President of the Lowell Home Builders Association, a past President of Massachusetts Home Builders Association and past Vice President and Lifetime Director of the National Home Builders Association.

Real Estate was not the only area where he excelled. When Gil and Marilyn entered the horse racing and breeding industry, they created a very successful and well-known thoroughbred stable of horses. They were recognized with the 2016 Florida Breeder of the Year Award and have raced in the World Class Triple Crown, The Kentucky Derby, The Preakness and the Belmont Stakes.

In addition to his Lowell High School Alumni recognition, Gil was also selected in the 1960’s as New England Home Builder of the Year, in 2002 the Northeast Builders Hall of Fame and the New England Turf Writers Hall of Fame for his contribution to racing in New England.

Humble in nature, Gil was quietly very generous to his community with both his time and resources. Although highly successful, to those who knew him best he was very comfortable with everyone he met and never forgot his roots or the City of Lowell.

A man of many passions, Gil enjoyed playing golf with his family and good friends and traveling.

His family meant everything to him and he always enjoyed spending time with them, especially with clambakes at the beach and toasting s'mores on the firepit.

Besides his wife Marilyn, he is survived by a daughter Susan F. Campbell and her husband Jeffrey Shea of Andover; his son Gary G. Campbell and his wife Emma of Andover; five grandchildren Kaitlin Silva and her husband Juan of Salem, NH, Justin Bastinelli and his wife Kathryn of North Andover, Alex Campbell and his wife Julie of London, Eliza Campbell of Andover and Zoe Campbell of Manchester, NH; six great grandchildren Jaiden, Jakob and Jon Lawless-Markot, Dominic and Liam Bastinelli and Malcolm Gilbert Campbell; a brother-in-law Donald Demers of Manchester, NH; many nieces and nephews.

He was also the brother of the late Richard Campbell, Norman Campbell, Mildred Mootz and Aline Nicholson.

Friends may call at the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH 144 EAST MERRIMACK ST. in LOWELL on Thursday September 23, 2021, from 3 to 7 P.M (Masks are optional).(Parking lot on left side of church). Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated on Friday morning September 24, 2021, at the Church at 10 o’clock. His Committal Services will be private. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to the Immaculate Conception Building Fund, 3 Fayette St., Lowell, MA 01854. Arrangements by the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL – MA - (978) 458-8768.

Beth Ann Parker

Beloved daughter, mother and sister;

Beth Ann Parker, 50, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday September 17, 2021, at the Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston,

Massachusetts, with her family by her side.

Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, June 11, 1971, and raised in Chelmsford, MA by her parents, Marilyn (Johnson) Parker and the late Howard A. Parker,

Beth received her education in the Chelmsford Public Schools.

Remembered for her warm laugh and love for family, Beth enjoyed volunteering at several locations in Lowell.  She enjoyed the music of Eddie

Money, cooking for others, and spending time with her dog Tyson.

Beth is survived by her four children Tina Baird and her fiance Erik Gonzalez, of Pelham, NH, Jamie Salisbury and his wife Desiree of Nashua, NH,

Nicholas Salisbury of Nashua, NH and Nicole Salisbury of Woburn, MA; four sisters Nancy L. Arbios and husband Peter of Stockton, CA, Corinne A. Moyen

of Tomball, TX, Michelle R. Dowdy of Pelham, NH and Karen A. Young and her husband James of Pelham, NH; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and

nephews.

Friends may call at the at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Friday September 24, 2021, from 4 to 7 P.M.  Her Funeral Service

will be held Saturday morning at the Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M. followed by her committal prayers at the Gibson Cemetery in Pelham, NH.

E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, 269

Hanover St Suite 3, Hanover, MA 02339.  Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr.  (978) 458-8768.

John H. Ganos
Beloved husband, father, grandfather (Pappous), brother and friend.

John H. Ganos, 70, of St. James City, Florida, formerly a resident of Brookline, NH and passed away peacefully at Cape Coral Hospital in Florida with family by his side. He was the loving husband of Cathleen E. (Boilard) Ganos, who survives him.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, May 6, 1951, and raised in Lowell Massachusetts by proud 1st generation immigrant Greek American grandparents, the late Arthur and Katherine (Keratsopoulos) Vlahos, John was a graduate of Lowell High School and went on to attend U/Mass Lowell studying Classical History.

From there, capitalizing on his skills learned from his formative years at Albert H Notini and Sons of Lowell, MA. John founded Northeast Retail Development Corp.  He fostered many fond relationships with business partners, employees, and customers long past retirement. Finally landing on Pine Island, John and Cathy created their forever home and will leave behind a large network of neighbors and friends.

Remembered for his humor, charisma, and wisdom, John had many passions and interests in life. He enjoyed music, traveling, literature, culture, debate, financial investment, walking his dog Mookie and cuisine. John had the gift of gab and could find himself in a deep conversation with anyone at anytime.  Admired for his outlook, successes, and straightforward demeanor, John was also a cherished mentor for a great many people.

John is survived by daughter Andrea “Adriana” Ganos of Revere, MA; Son Alexander Ganos of Central Point, Oregon; Son Timothy Ganos, his wife Amanda and Granddaughter Maisie Eloise Ganos of Brookline, NH; His stepchildren, Aaron, Shawn, Doug and his wife Rebecka Fessenden; 4 step-grandchildren Celsie, Ariana, Sierra and Gertrude Fessenden; former wife Judy (Eklund) Ganos of Wilton NH; and his brother Michael and his wife Debra Atanian of Kileen, TX.

Friends may call at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL on Monday September 20, 2021 from 5 to 7 P.M. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service to be held on Tuesday morning at the HELLENIC ORTHODOX CHURCH OF THE HOLY TRINITY at 11 o’clock. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com.Those wishing may make contributions in his memory in lieu of flowers to The Salvation Army.  Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Joseph H. Sexton Jr.

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend;

Joseph H. Sexton Jr. 95, of Lowell, Massachusetts, a well-known local educator, passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 14th, 2021 at the D’Youville Senior Care Center in Lowell.

Joseph was the loving husband of the late Catherine M. (Bonadei) Sexton.

Born on May 15th, 1926 in Lowell, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph H. and the late Agnes G. (Casey) Sexton, he attended Lowell schools and was a graduate of Lowell High School.

A veteran of World War II and the Korean War, Joe proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Navy.

Following his service in the war, Joe returned to school and received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education from Lowell State Teacher’s College and later earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Lowell State Teacher’s College (nka as U/Mass Lowell).

Prior to Joe’s retirement, he was a schoolteacher for over 30 years with the Lowell Public school system at the McAvinnue Junior High school.

Joseph enjoyed spending time with his family, and amongst his friends at the Lowell Lodge of Elks, and he found great pleasure in golfing. Joseph had a love of reading, particularly novels that were history based.

Joseph is survived by a son, Joseph H. Sexton III and his wife Mealea of Lowell, MA; a daughter, Ann M. Sexton, of Lowell, MA; his two grandsons, Patrick K. Sexton and Dominic T. Sexton both of Lowell, MA; his niece, Noella Byam, of Chelmsford, MA, who was like a second daughter to him, and several other nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday morning September 18, 2021 at St. RITA’S CHURCH in Lowell at 10 o’clock followed by his burial at St. Patrick Cemetery. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in his memory to Autism Awareness. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.