Steven A. Byam
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle;

Steven A. Byam, 69, of Dracut, Massachusetts, passed away Saturday March 8, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was the loving husband of Gail R. (Totton) Byam who predeceased him on January 14th of this year.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts, October 11, 1955, the son of the late Arthur and the late Ruth (Hamel) Byam, he attended Chelmsford schools and was a graduate of Chelmsford High school in the class of 1973. Steven went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lowell (nka UMass Lowell).

Steven worked as a mechanical engineer with Next Computing in Nashua, NH, and was previously employed by Avid Technology and Wang Laboratories.

Among his many interests, Steven enjoyed hiking, camping, outdoor activities, Boston sports teams, but mostly cherished the time spent with family and friends.

He 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; three sisters, Sherry Loiselle and her husband Andrew of Merrimack, NH, Sandra Jarry and her husband David of Dunstable, MA, and Sharon Byam of Chelmsford, MA; a dear friend, Patricia Kelly of Dover, NH, and several nieces and nephews.

Steven was the father of the late Kirk C. Byam and the grandfather 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, March 14, 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 his memory to the American Cancer Society, https://conquer.org/donate. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.

Richard J. “Dick” Willey
Beloved father, grandfather, and brother;

Richard J. “Dick” Willey, 75, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Lakeview House Nursing Home in Haverhill, MA.

He was the loving husband of the late Crisantos (Achin) Willey, who predeceased him.

Born in Lowell, MA, February 25, 1949, the son of the late James E. and the late Mary “Molly” (Payton) Early, he attended St. Peter’s Grammar School and Lowell High School.

Dick worked as a guard for the Boott Cotton Mills in Lowell for many years. Previously, he volunteered his time as an auxiliary police officer for the Lowell Police Department from 1967 to 1973.

Among his many interests, Dick was a cowboy movie enthusiast and a Star Trek aficionado. He also collected exotic animals including tropical parrots and Burmese pythons.

Dick is survived by a son, Richard J. Willey and a grandson, Hunter Willey, both of Tyngsboro, MA; three brothers, David F. Willey of Tyngsboro, MA, James Willey and his wife Mary of Haverhill, MA, and Matthew Willey and his wife Loni of Abingdon, VA; a sister, Mary Ann DeMello and her husband Neil Silverblatt of Dennis Port, MA; and a nephew, Andrew Willey of Boston, MA.

Private Funeral Services were held for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing to, may make donations in Dick’s name to Catholic Charities Adoption Services at www.ccab.org/ways-to-give. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

Joanne (Rae) Moore
Beloved Mother, Fiancée, Sister, and Aunt.

Joanne “Sis” (Rae) Moore, 67, of Lowell, Massachusetts, passed away on February 21, 2025, at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA, with her loving family by her side.

Joanne lived with her love (aka Babe), Dennis J.

Born in Winchester, MA, on August 20, 1957, to the late Douglas and the late Phyllis (Tourigney) Rae, Joanne received her education in Burlington, MA, schools and graduated from Burlington High School.

“Sis” loved shopping and truly enjoyed giving gifts and her heart and soul to everyone.  Sis loved listening to music, going to the beach, and cooking for her Dennis and family. Her favorite thing to do, however, was spend time with her family.

Besides her fiancé Dennis, Joanne is survived by her daughter, Heather and son, Erich; four grandchildren; five siblings, Michael, Gordon, Alicia, Ernest, and Cheryl; and many nieces and nephews.

Joanne was the mother of the late Paul M. Sorenson, Jr. and James B. Moore, Jr., and the sister of the late Daniel Rae and Leonard Rae.

Private Funeral Services will be held for the family at a future date. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the O'DONNELL FUNERAL HOME - LOWELL - MA - (978) 458-8768.

Anne M. McLaughlin, R.N.
Beloved mother, grandmother, aunt and friend;

Anne M. (LePon) McLaughlin, R.N., 84, of North Andover passed away peacefully on Saturday February 22, 2025, at Brightview Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Norwood, Massachusetts, June 6, 1940, the daughter of the late William and the late Anna (Kazansky) LePon, she attended St. John Grammar School and was a graduate of Canton High School Class of 1958. Anne went on to graduate from Catherine Labouré School of Nursing in Dorchester in 1961.

A dedicated nurse and devoted mother, Anne retired as a Registered Nurse from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services in the Hogan Regional Center. Previously she was an operating room nurse at Norwood Hospital for many years.

Among her many interests, Anne enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, bingo, going to the beach, fishing, following all the Boston Sports teams, and traveling with family and friends.

However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Anne is survived by three daughters Jacqueline Harrington and her husband Paul of Revere, Judith Bragdon and her husband Edward of Tampa, FL, and Mary Keisling and her husband Stephen of Nashua, NH; two sons Kenneth C. McLaughlin and his wife Christine of Windham, NH and Kevin C. McLaughlin and his wife Susan of Portsmouth, NH; and seven grandchildren Anabella, Lily, Jack, Ashley, Matthew, Jimmy and John.

Friends may call on Friday morning February 28, 2025, at the O’DONNELL FUNERAL HOME 276 PAWTUCKET ST. in LOWELL from 10 to 11:15 A.M. Her Funeral Mass will follow at ST. MARGARET CHURCH in LOWELL at 12:00 NOON. Her burial will follow at St. Mary Cemetery, Tewksbury. E-condolences/directions at www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Those wishing may make contributions in her memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Jimmy Fund, 450 Brookline Ave. West, Boston, MA 02215. Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O’Donnell, Jr. (978) 458-8768.