Tewksbury Funeral Home

08/27/2026

08/23/2026

Armand Fontaine, 67, of Tewksbury, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital, with his loving son by his side. He was born on November 3, 1958, in Lowell, to the late Donald R. Fontaine and the late Gertrude G. (Proulx) Fontaine. He was raised and educated in Lowell and went on to attend technical school, where he earned his certificate in aviation mechanics.

Armand dedicated more than 30 years to the aviation industry as an aviation mechanic, primarily working for United Airlines. He took great pride in his work and remained with the company until his retirement in 2020.

He shared 26 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Barbara Ellen (Fagan) Fontaine, until her passing in 2017. Following their marriage, Armand and Barbara moved to Tewksbury in 1991, where they began their family and built their home together.

A devoted family man, he was always there to support the people he loved and anyone who came into his life. He had a serious demeanor, but those who knew him well also knew his wonderful sense of humor and kind heart. He enjoyed following his favorite Boston sports teams, especially the Bruins, Red Sox, and Patriots. A sports enthusiast throughout his life, Armand played hockey growing up and remained an avid fan of the game. He also enjoyed fishing, particularly spending time out on the ocean, and had an appreciation for bird watching, enjoying the opportunity to observe the different birds he encountered.

Armand leaves behind a lifetime of memories that will be treasured by his family and friends. His quiet strength, kindness, humor, and unwavering support for those he loved will be remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

He will be deeply missed by his children, Brian D. Fontaine and his wife, Samantha Olsen Fontaine, of Fairhaven, and Meghan S. Anderson and her husband, Keith, of Blackstone; and his cherished grandchildren, Declan and Jonathan.

He is also survived by his siblings, Jeannine Dufour and her husband, Bob, Michelle LaRose and her husband, Bob, Suzanne Maio, and Annette Michaud and her husband, Ron; his brothers-in-law, Douglas Fagan and his wife, Joanne, and John “Jack” Fagan; and his sister-in-law, Donna Fontaine.

He was the brother of the late Richard Fontaine.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Armand’s memory to Mass General Hospital Oncology, in honor of his late wife, Barbara, a cause that was near and dear to his heart. Mass General Hospital Oncology, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Tewksbury Funeral Home. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday morning, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint William Church, 1351 Main Street, Tewksbury.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Tewksbury Funeral Home. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com

08/23/2026

08/22/2026

Patricia Evelyn (MacDonald) Rundgren - Cemetery Prayers

08/19/2026

Patricia Evelyn (MacDonald) Rundgren, 83, of Tewksbury, known affectionately to all as "Patsy" or "Pat," died peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at her home on Knollwood Road, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Thorburn, Nova Scotia, Canada, on April 11, 1943. She was the daughter of the late Fraser MacDonald, also of Thorburn, and the late Myrtle (MacDonald) MacDonald, of New Waterford, Nova Scotia. Patsy spent her childhood in Nova Scotia and was thirteen when her family moved to Belmont, Massachusetts, seeking better opportunities and the chance to be closer to relatives. She graduated from Belmont High School and later made Tewksbury her home for the rest of her life.

Patsy was the beloved wife of the late Bruce Rundgren, who passed away in 2022 after fifty eight years of marriage. Together they built a life rooted in family, and she carried his memory with her every day thereafter.

For many years, Patsy worked in the Domestics department at Stuarts in Tewksbury, and later spent a number of years with Head Start in Lowell. She then joined Global Ware Solutions in Bradford, where she worked in quality control for fifteen years before her retirement.

She was a gifted candlepin bowler, a passion that spanned more than sixty years and brought her countless tournament victories, including state championships. Her competitive spirit carried over to a good game of bingo and to the slot machines, and she was a devoted fan of all the Boston sports teams. Patsy also had a deep and tender love for animals. She faithfully fed the birds and squirrels, and no creature that wandered into her yard ever went away hungry.

Above all, Patsy will be remembered for her sweetness. She was kind, unfailingly positive, and quick to put the needs of others before her own. Everyone who met her loved her, and she leaves behind a family and a circle of friends who will miss her deeply.

She is survived by her children, Debra Burns and her husband, John, of Longs, SC, and Bruce Rundgren, Jr., of Lowell. She is also survived by her cherished grandcats, Bobo and Scarlett, and her granddogs, Titus and Trhea, who were as much a part of her family as anyone. She was predeceased by her siblings, Murdena Leil and Douglas MacDonald.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 4 P.M. to 7 P.M. at the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a service of remembrance on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at 10 A.M. at the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876. Burial will follow in Tewksbury Cemetery, 172 East Street, Tewksbury.

For those who can not attend, her service will be live streamed at 10 a.m. at: https://www.facebook.com/tewksburyfuneralhome/videos

Flowers are fine, but if you'd like to make a donation in her name, please visit https://newhousewildliferescue.org/support-us at any time to do so.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Tewksbury Funeral Home. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com.

08/18/2026

Today, interns Leah Casey and Robert McCorry joined us at the Lowell Justice Center for a firsthand look at the court system.

It was a great opportunity for them to see the judicial process in action and gain valuable experience as they continue pursuing careers in criminal justice.

-TPD121

08/17/2026

Loretta (Lorry) D. Prentice

Loretta (Lorry) D. Prentice passed away at the age of 92 on August 14, 2026 at Bear Mountain of Andover. She had lived there for the past two years after spending 70 happy years in her home in Tewksbury. Lorry was the wife of the late Gordon Prentice who died September 6, 1995. Lorry was born in Willimantic, CT on July 13, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Henry Couchon and Cecile Poitras (Jalbert) Couchon and sister of the late Alphonse and Raymond Jalbert and Adrienne Lorenc.

She graduated from St. Mary's School and the Windham High School in CT. Upon graduation, she went to work in the Purchasing Dept. at ElectroMotive Manufacturing Co. When she married Gordon, they lived in Wakefield, MA where Lorry worked for Parkwood Laminates and Shield's A.C.

Lorry was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who cherished family above all else. She is survived by her two daughters and their families: Linda Meuse and her partner John Endicott of Tewksbury and Sandra Meuse and her husband John Meuse of Arizona. Lorry was "Nan" to her four grandchildren: Allison Cennami and her husband Peter, Bryan Meuse and his wife MaryLeigh, Jessica Meuse, and John "Joey" Meuse and his wife Donna and "Cool Nan" to her great grandchildren: Ryan Meuse and Tina Cennami; Reagan, Natalie, and Devyn Meuse; and Anthony and Olivia Meuse.

Through the years, Lorry liked to play games and cards with her family. She enjoyed family and neighborhood gatherings. Lorry was an avid reader and she enjoyed buying and sending greeting cards to family and friends. Lorry taught Sunday School at the Methodist Church in Tewksbury, volunteered at the local Red Cross Blood Drives, and was a Camp Fire Girl leader for many years. Lorry was a great homemaker; she cooked, decorated cakes, and sewed clothing for herself and her daughters. She loved to play cards and have tea with her neighborhood friends.

In keeping with her wishes, there will be no calling hours. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service which is planned for 11:00 am on August 24, 2026 at Tewksbury Cemetery; 172 East Street; Tewksbury, MA. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Tewksbury Funeral Home.

Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider a donation to the Tewksbury Community Pantry, Inc. Donations can be mailed to 999 Whipple Rd., Tewksbury, MA 01876 or via their website at tewksburypantry.org

08/17/2026

Suzanne Irene (Duffy) Caron

Suzanne Irene (Duffy) Caron, 74, of Malden, known to everyone as "Suzie," passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, surrounded by her family at Lowell General Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born in Malden on October 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Edward L. Duffy, Jr. and the late Florence (Daugelli) (DeAngelo) Duffy. She was raised in Malden and educated in the Malden public schools, graduating from Malden High School.

At the age of 40, Suzie enrolled at Mount Ida College to study funeral service, and after earning her degree she worked as a funeral service assistant in the Malden area. She later found a second calling in real estate, spending the end of her professional career as an agent on the North Shore, including several years with City Square Realty.

Suzie raised her four daughters in Chelsea, where she was a communicant of the former Our Lady of the Assumption Church. She poured herself into her girls' schools, lending a hand at bingo nights, bazaars, and anything else that needed doing, and she took a keen interest in local politics during her years in the city. Being a mother, grandmother and great grandmother was the role she treasured most, and her family remained the center of her world throughout her life.

She was a devoted reader of crime novels, rarely without a book close at hand, and she enjoyed her television just as much, from her beloved General Hospital to the many British series she discovered on BritBox. A loyal Patriots fan, Suzie looked forward all week to Sundays, when the family would gather around the game together. Those afternoons, filled with noise and laughter and the people she loved best, meant everything to her.

Suzie was the beloved mother of Renee Spinale and her husband Craig of Tewksbury, Nicole Marie Caron of Lynn, Joanna Oppedisano and her husband Brian of Tewksbury, and Paula Anne Caron of Haverhill. She was the cherished grandmother of ten, Samantha Roche and her husband Michael of Tewksbury, Michael Spinale, Haley Spinale, and Ava Spinale, all of Tewksbury, Nicholas Maisano, Jessica Maisano, and Anthony Maisano, all of Lynn, and Paul Oppedisano, Lauren Oppedisano, and Steven Oppedisano, all of Tewksbury. She was the proud great-grandmother of Luca Roche and Nina Roche of Tewksbury. She also leaves her former husband and good friend, Paul Caron Jr. and his wife Karen Warren of Chelsea. She was the sister of the late Edward L. Duffy, III, MD. Suzie is also survived by her much loved grand dogs, Brindle, Finn, Clyde, Avery, Gracie, Nutella, and Lexie.

Services and burial at Forest Dale Cemetery in Malden will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Suzie I. Caron may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association at www.mda.org/ways-to-give. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.tewksburyfuneralhome.com.

08/16/2026

We are proud to show off top left to bottom sunglasses are
Judy Wayne, Ann McDonough, Jessica Bosowski, Paula Clark, Joanna Crooker

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