Loretta Cail

Loretta Cail, a compassionate, loving mother, loyal, and resilient soul, left this world on January 31, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on February 21, 1937, Loretta's life journey took her to Westford, then to Groton. She carried herself with love and strength. She was educated in Moncton, Canada, up to the 12th grade, then became a teacher of elementary school children.

Loretta was a design and typesetter for Minuteman Printing in Concord, MA, for many years. In retirement, she crocheted afghans and exercised daily. She also enjoyed visiting the senior center, singing, and dancing. In her younger years, she very much enjoyed belly dancing and designing her own outfits. She met Allan, and they were married for 49 years. Loretta was a beacon of strength and love for her family.

Loretta is predeceased by her late husband Allan, as well as her parents, Roy and Marion Sherwood. She is survived by her 8 children, Ken and his late wife Kathy, Gordon and Poppy, Glenda and Tom Greenaway, Kathy and Jack Jamison, Gary and Donna, Steven and Tina, Carla and her late husband Keith Dmitryck, and Donna and Donald Lyons. She also has 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She had a sense of loyalty and commitment that she carried throughout her life. Even in her widowed years, Loretta's spirit remained undeterred, her strong personality continuing to shine through. She was the matriarch of our family.

A celebration of Loretta's life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Townsend VFW, 491 Main St A, West Townsend, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Loretta's honor to the Dementia Society of America www.dementiasociety.org/donate

As we bid farewell to Loretta, we celebrate a life well-lived and a soul that touched many. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she loved and the countless lives she enriched. We invite all who knew and loved Loretta to share their memories and upload photos to her memorial page. In doing so, we keep her spirit alive and ensure that her story continues to inspire future generations.

Arrangements under the care of the Badger Funeral Home, 45 School St., Groton, Massachusetts. 978-486-3709, www.baddgerfuneral.com