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10/05/2026

Wilfred Adonis Henry

Wilfred Adonis Henry, 86, affectionately known as “Archie”, went home to be in the everlasting arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of the late Coralie Carr Henry, with whom he shared over 40 years of marriage before her passing in November 2023.

Born in St.Paul’s village in St.Kitts on January 14, 1940, Archie was the son of the late George W. Lewis and the late Eleanor Henry. At early adulthood Archie set out on his own and left St. Kitts for the island of St. Croix, where he would reside for all of his adult life.

Adventurous at heart, he was also a gifted musician who played with a steel band. He was offered the opportunity to travel to England with the band but decided to stay on his beloved island. He shared his love of music with the younger generation, mentoring children and assisting them discover their own talents.

Archie’s first official job was in construction prior to him becoming a school bus driver, a job he held for many years and one that made him a familiar face across the island. He later worked at the oil refinery for many years and also had side gigs as a taxi driver and tour guide. As a tour guide his knowledge of the island afforded him the opportunity to share the beauty and history of St. Croix with visitors. He loved the island dearly and never wanted to be away for too long. He enjoyed early morning swim and walks at the beach. He took great pleasure in a scenic drive and was a wonderful storyteller whose tales will be fondly remembered by all who heard them. In his retirement years, he spent time transporting his grandchildren to and from school and various activities, as well as traveling abroad visiting family and friends. It was in recent months Archie came to Massachusetts until God called him home.

Archie is survived by his:

Children: Melford N. Henry of St.Kitts, Emelyn B. Henry of Bermuda, Alexis E. Henry and his wife Christine of Pennsylvania, Rudolph S. Henry of Connecticut, Shirley A. Henry of Lowell, Alan C. Henry of Illinois, Christine C. Henry Guirty and her husband Errol C. Guirty of Georgia, his two step-daughters Brenda A. Stevens, Sharon V. Stevens Roberts and her husband Oral C. Roberts of St. Croix.

Archie was predeceased by his: son Elton Henry, and his brothers John Henry and Daniel “Rufus” Henry.

Grandchildren: Anntoinette F. Henry, Jermaine Henry, Sheneka T. Henry, Lincoln Abbott, Kareem Duporte, LeChantel Ludford, Davonte Tuckett, Mya Lauver Henry, Rudolph Henry Jr., Shaquille Henry, Shania, Shyanne Henry, Sheniqua C. Roper, Shamar K. Chambers, Christian, Caden, and Caleb Guirty, and step grand, Omari and Shelise Roberts.

Great Grandchildren: Nuvida Delaney, Zemarion Wyatt, Lavon Abbot Cassidy Abbot, Cayla Abbott, Cayden Abbott, Malakai Morris, Adalee Charles, Delijah Hobson, Jaide Paris Henry, and Alyssa Farrington.

Siblings: Henry Charles Henry of England, and Daphney Hughes of England.

Nieces: Angela Henry, Christine (Patsy) Henry, Tamiqua Moore, Tarysha Williams, Cordett Henry, Vernice Henry, Lynette LaPlace, Leanne Herbert, Paula Francis, Dezlyn Francis, Wilma Francis, Verona Francis, Florence Francis, Tesslyn Francis, Jackie Francis, Lena Hughes, and Sylvia Harris.

Nephews: Trevor Henry, Mathew (Makie) deceased, Gregory Degrasse, Vernard Woodley, Michael Douglas, Kevin Woodley, Tesean Caesar, Colville Francis, Eudolphus Henry, John Francis, Paul Francis, and Kinsley Francis.

Relative and Friends: Mary Sibly and family, Dr. Delsherle Richardson, Tricia Roberts and family, Cynthia Barts and family, Daylia Chumney and family, Mrs. Roma Williams, Friedensberg Moravian Church Family St.Croix Virgin Islands, Simeon Southwell and family, Louis Laurencin and family, Peter Tonge, Winifred Violenus and family, Marlene Henderson and family, Ms. Rachel James and Yolande Browne.

Funeral Notice: Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday October 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00am at Grace Church of All Nations, 133 Elm Hill Ave Dorchester, MA 02121. A funeral service will follow on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 am at the church.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Wilfred Adonis Henry may be made to: American Heart Association

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, MA 01852. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com.

09/28/2026

Leoncia "Mercedes" Melendez

Leoncia Melendez, known to all as Mercedes, age 92, of Lowell, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH.

Born in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, on April 11, 1934, Mercedes was the daughter of the late Guillermo Melendez and the late Julia (Marquez) Melendez. She was raised and educated in Puerto Rico the eldest of 12 siblings.

Mercedes would eventually migrate to the States settling in New York where she began a career in Business Administration. Though she returned to Puerto Rico to raise her family, in 1989 she found her way back to the states settling in Lowell, where her eldest daughter, son , siblings, and mother had established themselves. She continued her career until her “retirement” in 1993. Although retired she found herself working for the Lowell Housing Authority for the next few years.

Education was always important to Mercedes. Later in life she went back to school and earned her master's degree. Through her church, she also studied at the Bible institute and earned several certifications.

Mercedes was a devoted Christian. Over many years she was a faithful member of Peniel Christian Church in Lowell. She also served at several churches in Lawrence alongside her good friend, Pastor Leoncio Piña. She was an accomplished musician who studied at Miguel's School of Music, and she loved to sing and play the guitar. She also enjoyed cooking for the people she loved.

Above all, Mercedes was known as Grandma to everyone in her neighborhood. She showed what it truly means to be a grandmother, and she gave that love freely to her family and to everyone around her.

She is survived by her children, Felipe Perez of Lowell, Debora Perez and her husband Javier Figueroa of Orlando, FL, and Milagros Gomez of Lowell; six grandchildren, Robbie Garcia of Nashua, NH, Zuleyka Torres of Lowell ,Elizabeth Gomez Baez of Lowell, Isaias Gomez of Lowell, Javier Figueroa of Orlando, FL and Grace Figueroa of Orlando, FL and seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves her sisters, Ana Huertas and her husband Alarico, Julia D. Fontanez, Maria Melendez, and Dalila Melendez; her brother, Alberto Melendez; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by her daughter Vilma Martinez, and siblings Justina Villegas, Carmen, Ricardo, Juan, Julio, Jose G “Chechen” Melendez.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Thursday, October 1, 2026, from 4pm until 7pm at Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, MA 01852. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday October 2, 2026 at 9am at the funeral home, followed by burial at Lowell Cemetery, Lowell. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Mahoney Funeral Home. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com.

09/24/2026

Christine "Chrissy" (St. George) Boynton

Christine “Chrissy” (St. George) Boynton, 69, of Lowell, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was the beloved wife of Edward E. Boynton, with whom she exchanged vows in 2005.

Born in Medford on April 3, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Brendan E. St. George, a native of Dublin, Ireland, and the late Theresa M. (Maloney) St. George. Chrissy was raised and educated in Stoneham,MA before going on to earn her degree in hotel management. She built a long career in the pharmaceutical industry, working in quality assurance.

Chrissy was happiest when she was with her husband and family. She and Ed were forever taking day trips and road trips, setting out to see the local sights and wandering wherever the road happened to bring them. She loved New England and never seemed to tire of exploring it, whether that meant an afternoon at a local farm, a morning spent combing through yard sales and consignment shops, or simply a long drive with no particular destination in mind.

Above all, family came first. Chrissy never missed a gathering. A wedding, a birthday, a cousin’s celebration, an evening at an aunt and uncle’s house, whatever the occasion, Chrissy and Ed would be there. She was a warm and caring woman with a remarkable steadiness about her. Very little ever rattled her, she kept a clear head when others could not, and she never gave up on the people she loved. She asked for no fuss and wanted no attention for herself, yet she left a lasting impression on nearly everyone she met.

In addition to her husband Edward, Chrissy is survived by her siblings; Kevin St. George and his wife Karen of Pepperell, MA, Kathy St. George and her husband Kriss Kline of Lakeville, MA, Patricia St. George of Reno, NV; Rosemary St. George of Cambridge, MA, her nieces and nephews, Ian St. George of Newburyport, MA, Colin St. George of Acworth, NH, Casey St. George Simon of Reno, NV and Nicky St. George Simon of Lander, WY. She also leaves behind her large Irish extended family, all of whom were dear to her.

All are welcome to attend her committal service at Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford,MA on October 5, 2026 at 1:30PM. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Mahoney Funeral Home, 187 Nesmith Street, Lowell, MA 01852. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to New England Donor Services neds.org/give/ or to the American Cancer Society at donate.cancer.org. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.mahoneyfuneralhome.com.

09/04/2026

Elizabeth “Betty” Sweeney Luz of Lowell, Massachusetts died peacefully on August 31, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife of Adrian A. Luz, who predeceased her.

Born on May 16, 1938 in Jersey City, New Jersey, she was the daughter of Owen Sweeney and Nora (Jennings) Sweeney, formerly of County Sligo and County Mayo, Ireland. Betty was raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, alongside her two sisters and surrounded by a large extended family of aunts, uncles, and cousins within a vibrant Irish community. She graduated from Notre Dame College of Staten Island (later St. John’s University) in New York and began her career as a teacher. After moving to Boston, she became the Chairman of the English Department at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. She married her husband Adrian in 1971 and moved to Lowell, Massachusetts to start a family. Betty later continued her teaching career in the Billerica Public Schools, where she taught English at both the Locke Middle School and Billerica Memorial High School for many years. She also taught graduate-level classes to teachers at Fitchburg State University and Salem State University.

Betty and Adrian enjoyed traveling, visiting all 50 states in the United States and many foreign countries. Betty will also be fondly remembered for her love of gardening. She took great pride in her backyard garden, which provided the setting for many gatherings with family and friends. She also found great joy in quilting, creating a special wall quilt for each holiday and proudly displaying them throughout her home. A true lover of celebrations, Betty embraced every holiday and milestone with her trademark enthusiasm—from hosting Fourth of July gatherings and Christmas-in-July parties to celebrating her grandchildren’s birthdays. Her joy in bringing people together and celebrating life’s moments was a cherished part of who she was.

Betty was also active socially in her adopted hometown of Lowell. A longtime member of the Spindle City Garden Club, she loved learning about and sharing her knowledge of gardening. She was also an avid reader and participant in several book clubs, including the book club of the Women’s Guild of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Billerica Middle School Retired Teachers book club. She loved spending time with her many friends made over the years.

Most of all, Betty cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her two children and six grandchildren. She will be lovingly remembered for her creativity, zest for life, and the warmth and joy she brought to everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was truly one of a kind.

She is survived by her daughter Kathleen Luz and her husband, Mark Cote, of Andover, MA; her son Adrian Chip Luz and his wife Jennifer Burns Luz, of North Andover, MA; and her six grandchildren: Patrick Cote, Owen Cote, Brady Luz, Brendan Cote, Nora Luz, and Finn Luz. She also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and her parents, she is predeceased by her two sisters, Margaret (Sweeney) Hansen and Katheen (Sweeney) de Ben.

According to Betty’s wishes, all funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Luz Family Lowell High School Scholarship Fund at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation, 100 Merrimack Street, Room 202, Lowell, MA 01852.