<![CDATA[The Eagle-Tribune: All Categories]]> (2024)

Salem - Jules "Jay" Bauters, 92, passed away on May 21, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital after a period of failing health. Jay grew up in Lawrence and was the son of the late Raymond Bauters and the late Argentine Mary (Gisquiere) Benson. Jay served in the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1955 and worked for Western Electric/Lucent Technologies for many years. He took early retirement to care for his son John. Jay loved to dance and fish, and loved playing cards with his wife and their friends. He enjoyed daily breakfast at Sammy J's and he made many friends there as well. Jay is survived by his children, Susan Tisbert of Pelham, NH and Jay Bauters of Salem, NH; his sister, Nancy Ferguson and husband, Alan of Bridgewater, MA; his grandsons, Michael Fecteau of Pelham, NH and Matthew Tisbert of Maine; his six great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Jay lost the love of his life, Doris, in September of 2023 after almost 70 years of marriage. He was predeceased by his son, John Bauters, whom Jay lovingly cared for during John's long battle with MS, his sister, Joan (Mrs. Fred) Buckley of Newburyport and his granddaughter, Lauren Tisbert.Visitation will be Friday, May 31st from 3 to 6 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 6 p.m. at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

Atkinson - John M. Wolters, 88, a resident of Atkinson for over 20 years, died Saturday, May 25, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.Born in Bay Ridge , NY, the son of the late John M. Wolters and the late Frances (Cacase) (Wolters) Playford, he graduated from New York University with his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business. A successful entrepreneur, Mr. Wolters was a national merchandising manager for Marshalls and later became a real estate developer, a general contractor and a Certified Financial Planner.A former resident of Windham before moving to Atkinson, Mr. Wolters also enjoyed spending the winter months in Arizona. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, and served on the Condominium Association Board where he lived and the Atkinson Planning Board for several years.He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his loving wife of 67 years, Joan (Winkler) Wolters, three sons, John M. Wolters III, of Windham, Gregory Wolters of Atkinson, and Keith Wolters and his wife Michele of Atkinson; a brother, Robert Wolters of Ronkonkoma, NY, a sister Patricia Grimmer of North Carolina, and two grandchildren, Hunter and Haley.Relatives and friends are invited to a calling hour on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 10 to 11 a.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. His funeral will follow at 11:15 a.m. in the funeral home with burial in Atkinson Cemetery.To send a message of condolence to the family please visit: www.brooksidechapelfh.com.

Danvers - Beatrice Mary DiLavore, 87, of Danvers, MA, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, after a courageous battle with breast and bone cancer, at Mass General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.She was born on July 7, 1936, and was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Martorano) DiLavore.Born in Lawrence, MA, and raised in Methuen, MA, Beatrice attended Lowell Teachers College and received her Masters of Education. She was an amazing educator and taught at Pleasant Valley School in Methuen and Hannah School in Beverly, MA. Beatrice was a kind-hearted, generous woman, she was a proud member on the board of trustees at Girdler House in Beverly, and a former member of Christ United Methodist Church in Lawrence. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and at her summer house in Rockport, and loved to spend time with her dog, Mini Loo. Beatrice loved to play tennis, golf, and garden, always tending to the flowers in her yard. She loved to be with her family and friends, everyone who knew her loved her.Beatrice will be dearly missed and is survived by her beloved siblings, Betty Waites and her husband Norman of Methuen, MA, Eleanor Patton and her husband Michael of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and James P. DiLavore of Hampstead, NH. She is also survived by her best friend, Peg Devine and her loving niece and nephews, Noreen Guilmet, Kenneth Waites, Timothy Waites, and James T. DiLavore; as well as her great-nieces and great-nephews, Alyssa Guilmet, Zack Guilmet, James. E. DiLavore, and Joseph DiLavore. Along with her parents, she is pre-deceased by her sister in-law, Jeanne DiLavore.Following Beatrice's request, all services will be private. Donations in Beatrice's memory can be made out to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the M.S.P.C.A., Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway Methuen, MA 01844.

Windham - Beverly "Lal" A. (Mackenzie) Meuse, 90, longtime resident of Windham, NH, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Beverly was born on May 30, 1933, to the late Lorimer and Della (Astle) Mackenzie.Cobbetts Pond in Windham was a very special place to Beverly. She enjoyed her childhood summers, met her future husband, and lived the last 35 years of her life on Cobbetts Pond.Beverly was raised in Wakefield, MA and graduated from Wakefield High School. After receiving her BS in Accounting from Bentley University, Beverly worked in accounting at Harvard University Press, Salem Building Supply and Donabedian Brothers. She and her husband later owned P.S. Meuse Construction followed by Island Pond Mobil in Derry, NH. Beverly made many friends while serving their loyal customer base. Her favorite vacation spots included Tortola Island in the British Virgin Islands and her family house in Placida, Florida.Beverly is survived by her loving husband Phillip S. Meuse; her sons, Curtis Meuse and his wife Nina Shumofsky of Rockville, MD, Derek Meuse and his wife, Pamela Curtis of Princeton, NJ, and Brett Meuse of Windham, NH; her grandchildren, Jack and Kate; her sister Marion Dinsmore and her husband, George; her brother Murdoch Mackenzie and Marilyn Allen; her sister-in-law Mary Jane Mackenzie. She had many cherished nieces and nephews. Beverly was predeceased by her brother Lorimer Mackenzie Jr. She will also be missed by her beloved basset hound, Abby.A memorial service and celebration of Beverly's life will be held at the Searles School and Chapel, 3 Chapel Rd, Windham, NH on June 1st at 11 a.m. with visiting hours at 10:00 am. Arrangements are under the care of Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com. The Meuse family wants to express their gratitude to Zineb and Cheryl for their kindness and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (www.nhspca.org/donate-today/).

Haverhill - The family of Donna Brown is saddened to announce her peaceful passing at the young age of 69. Despite her special needs, Donna led a full life, surrounded by many friends, a supportive and loving family and compassionate caregivers.Raised in Lawrence, Dona was a kind -hearted person who loved animals, Chrisitan music and Boston sports teams-her favorite was the Boston Red Sox. Donna loved to help out and anyone would tell you that they could count on her to pitch in every time. She spent many years active in various out each activities for the Salvation Army and was proud to share the gospel with anyone at any time. Her faith ran deep.Donna worked for the IRS for many years and following retirement, she spent time at Camp Wonderland, Easter Seals, and the Moore Center. Her family notes that Donna loved going to Camp Allan, a non-profit camp for adults with different abilities. Donna would make new friends each summer, take day trips to the beach, go out for ice cream and make hundreds of crafts. The care and support from the staff helped Donna be her best self.She adored her nieces and nephews and she always seemed to have a camera in her hands. The family will have a grand time sorting through the hundreds of photos accumulated over the years.Donna was predeceased by her loving parents, Harold and Marjorie, and her much beloved brother Scott. She leaves behind Carol and Dee, Leslie and Ted, Dave and Lisa, Bev, Debbie and Linda, as well as several nieces and nephews.There are no calling hours. There will be a private family gathering to mark Donna's departure. For those so inclined, in lieu of flowers donations can be made in Donna's name, to Camp Allan, 56 Camp Road, Bedford, NH 03110 www.campallennh.org Dewhirst Boles Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844 is entrusted with the arrangements. Please visit www.dewhirstbolesfuneral.com to sign the online guest book.

North Andover - Carol McNally, 87, a longtime resident of North Andover, passed away on May 20th, surrounded by her loving family at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA. She and her twin sister, Sally (Welch), were born on Christmas Eve 1936 in Lawrence, MA, to the late Milton and Helen (Budd) Downs.She grew up in Salem, NH, and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1954. During her school years, Carol was president of the National Honor Society, editor of her school newspaper, and played both varsity basketball and field hockey. She attended UNH and Keene State College, where she graduated in 1959. She later received her Master's in Education Degree. Carol was a history, civics, and economics teacher and taught in both the Salem, NH, and Georgetown, MA, school systems. She left to raise a family, but later substituted for many years in the Boxford, MA public schools. In 1964 she married her beloved husband Stephen McNally with whom she celebrated 55 years of marriage. Together they raised 4 children and eight grandchildren. She enjoyed reading, planting flowers, her many pet cats, and she became known for her homemade cookies and blueberry muffins. She enjoyed summers at her cottage in Bridgton, Maine for the past 49 years.Carol was predeceased by her husband Steve, her twin sister Sally, her parents, and her grandson John Lynch. She is survived by her sons and their wives Christopher and Melissa (Adams) McNally, Michael and Laura (Surette) McNally, and Stephen and Kathleen (Ciaccia) McNally, her daughter Margaret (Peg) Lynch, as well as 7 grandchildren: Cameron and Gillian (Holdsworth) McNally, Megan and Kevin McNally, Matthew Lynch, Jake and Kylie McNally. She is also survived by her brother John Downs and his wife, Lucille, and by her niece, Jill Marcotte.A funeral service for family and friends will be held at Conte Funeral Home in North Andover, MA, on May 31st at 11 a.m., followed by burial at St. Mary/Immaculate Conception Cemeteries in Lawrence, MA. Additional information may be found at www.contefuneralhomes.com.

North Andover - Beverly (Whitman) Everett of North Andover, widow of Dr. Henry C. Everett, passed away on Thursday, May 9, from complications of heart failure.Beverly was a gentle, generous, and eminently practical New Englander who always had a kind word for everyone she met and kept her composure at all times, save for an occasional wry smile that could be spotted beneath the glint in her eye.Beverly was a lover of nature and enjoyed hiking and birdwatching. At home, she maintained feeders for the local bird population and filled her windowsills with plants. She loved opera and made numerous pilgrimages with friends to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City to see her favorites.Beverly was an active, long-time member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading. She had a particular interest in Buddhist philosophy and, with Henry, was a member of the Institute on Religion in the Age of Science, for many years attending their annual summer conference on Star Island in New Hampshire. She was also an active member of the International Association for Religious Freedom, with whom she traveled to India, Japan and Taiwan.Above all, Beverly was a loving wife and companion to Henry and a devoted stepmother to her adopted family. After Henry's passing, she helped keep the children and their families connected. She hosted an annual Christmas dinner, typically at the Colonial Inn in Concord, followed by a Yankee Swap, where gifts, often humorous, were opened and exchanged.Beverly was born on April 12, 1933, in Coventry, Ri., where she was raised. She attended the University of Rhode Island and worked for twenty-one years as a Research Technician in the Neurosurgical Department at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She and Henry were longtime residents of the Millpond community in North Andover. After his passing, she moved to Edgewood in North Andover, where she lived for the remainder of her life.Beverly is survived by her five stepchildren, Peter, Christopher, Elizabeth, Jonathan, and Michael, and her step-grandchildren Vivian, Carter, Cynthia, Ken, William, Alex, and Lily.A memorial service for Beverly will be held on Saturday, July 6, at 11 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 239 Woburn Street, Reading, MA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to: Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.www.mcdonaldfs.com.

Methuen - Blanche B. Pierog, 100, of Methuen, MA, peacefully passed away at Nevins Nursing Home. Born on September 25, 1923, in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent Kozak and Sophie (Szydlowska) Kozak.Born and raised in the Merrimack Valley area, Blanche was the devoted wife to George W. Pierog with whom she shared 75 years of marriage. Her family meant everything to her she always looked forward to spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Along with her parents, Blanche was pre-deceased by her husband, George W. Pierog and her son, Ronald G. Pierog.Blanche will be deeply missed and is survived by her son, Kenneth V. Pierog and his wife Maureen; daughter-in-law, Sheila Pierog; grandchildren, LeeAnn Allaire, Lisa Naughton, and Michael Pierog; along with her seven great-grandchildren.The Pierog family would like to thank the staff of the transitional care unit and the activities department at Nevins Nursing and Rehab Center for their years of exceptional care and compassion.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA. A funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Lucy Parish, 254 Merrimack Street, Methuen. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen, MA.

Salem - William "Bill" K. Mullin, 89, of Salem, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home in Salem, surrounded by his loving family.Born and raised in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late William E. and Cecelia Concordia Mullin. He graduated from Keith Academy as a member of the Class of 1952. He went on to receive his Bachelor's degree in Management from Northeastern University as a member of the ROTC program and served in the U.S. Army rising to the rank of Captain before his discharge in 1960.Bill was employed by a defense contractor as a manufacturing operations manager for many years until his retirement. He was a long- time member of Holy Angels Parish of Plaistow, and member of the parish choir. He served his parish as an usher and as a religious education instructor teaching Confirmation classes. He was a member of the St. Jude Council of the Knights of Columbus, Plaistow and a 4th degree member of Bishop Peterson Assembly.An avid Red Sox fan, Bill was devoted to his family and especially enjoyed holiday dinners and birthday celebrations. He also enjoyed playing Chess, Bowling, Playing 45's and caring for his beloved German Shepherds.Predeceased in 2018 by his beloved wife June, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William E. Mullin of Newton, NH, Wayne P. and Jenna Mullin of Atkinson, and a daughter and son-in-law Kimberly A. M. and Paul Peterson of Chester, NH; three grandchildren, Sean J. Peterson, Alexis A. Peterson, and Weston William Mullin and was anxiously awaiting the birth of his granddaughter. He is also survived by a niece Colleen Mullin-Park and a nephew Michael Mullin as well as grand nephews, a grandniece, great-nephews and great niece. He was predeceased by his brother Robert E. Mullin.Relatives and friends are invited to Bill's Life Celebration to be held on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. His funeral will begin on Thursday morning, May 30, at 9 a.m. from the funeral home with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in Holy Angels Church of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Atkinson Depot Rd. Plaistow. Burial with Military Honors will follow in Holy Angels Cemetery. Donations in his name may be made to Fidelco Guide Dog Foundation. https://fidelco.org.

Salem - Dorothy Hope Gordon (Keith) passed away on May 21, 2024, at the age of 95 in Salem, NH.She was born on January 15, 1929, in Andover, MA Dorothy, known for her love of sweets and time spent at the beach. She was an avid shopper who enjoyed playing 45's and cherished moments with her family.Dorothy had a fulfilling career at Raytheon, where she inspected missiles. She graduated from Punchard High School in the Class of 1948. She worshipped at Saint David's in Salem, NH.She is survived by her five daughters, Gayle Allen of Alabama, Joan Gordon of Salem NH, Patricia Rummler of Derry NH, Bonnie Sylvester, Cynthia Lira and husband Christopher Lira, all of Salem, NH. Dorothy had 14 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alexander Gordon, sons-in-law, Gary Rummler and Ray Allen, and grandson Dennis Demers.A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Christ Church, 33 Central St, Andover, MA. Immediately followed by Graveside service at Spring Grove, 5 Spring Grove Road, Andover, MA. Following all services will be a celebration of life for Dorothy at Atkinson Country Club in Atkinson, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Dorothy's name can be made to the American Cancer Society at Americancancersociety.com.To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

Hampstead - Theodore 'Ted' Richard Krzesowski, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18th, 2024. Born in Springfield MA, on December 9th, 1935, he was the son of Theodore and Stella [Gawlik] Krzesowski. After proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and earning a degree in electrical engineering at Boston's Wentworth Institute of Technology, Ted worked as a microwave engineer for Microwave Associates, Micro-Dynamics and Herley Industries for over 40 years in the Boston area. He was a life-long parishioner of the Congregational Church, including participation at the First Congregational Church of Indian Orchard, the North Reading Union Congregational Church and locally and the Hampstead Congregational Church.Ted is survived by his wife Paula Yolanda Guzman, sister Judith Krzesowski and her partner Aleksa, son Kenneth Krzesowski McLellan and his wife Kimberly, daughter Wendy Krzesowski, and grandchildren Sophie (21), Briar (19) and Charlotte (15). He is also survived by Emery Bjerkmann, the mother of his children.His outdoor interests were numerous and varied, and included sailing, kayaking, photography, volleyball, archeology and gardening. Ted was extremely creative, and mechanically gifted. During his 40-year residency in Hampstead, he was always fixing something for someone! After building two cottages in Maine earlier in his life, he later created many beautiful pieces of custom stained glass art from his home studio. Throughout his life, Ted had an intense, active interest in so many subjects. He kept his curiosity high, and stayed learning his entire life. Ted's heartfelt concern for the well-being of others was infectious - he made us want to be better, and do better. He will be so missed, and his thoughtful spirit will be carried on by all those that knew him. Ted and his wife Yolanda shared an inspirational bond of love and support for over 20 years, while tirelessly and unselfishly caring for others. Yolanda's family and local neighbors kept Ted very close, ensuring that he was engaged, needed and loved, each and every day.Family, friends and neighbors are welcome to visit the Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH to pay their last respects on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 4 to 7 p. m. His funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, online donations can be made as a memorial gift to the Merrimack River Watershed Council. Ted spent many years both kayaking down and helping clean up this beautiful waterway.

Plaistow - Evelyn I. (Cronin) Osborne, 77, of Plaistow, NH, died at her home on Thursday, May 16, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Roger V. Osborne with whom she shared 55 years of marriage.She was born in Lynn, MA on October 14, 1946 and was the daughter of the late James and Evelyn (Haynes) Cronin. Evelyn was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1964. A graduate of Lawrence General Nursing School, Evelyn worked for many years at various locations including Oxford Manor and Hampstead Hospital. She was the first nurse at Sarah's Place in Haverhill where she worked the final 14 years of her career, retiring to continue enjoying even more time with her family and particularly at the family camp in her kayak or watching the hummingbirds. Besides her husband, Evelyn is survived by her children Scott V. Osborne and his wife, Pamela (Stauffer) of Verona, NJ, and Brenda Sullivan and her husband, Jamie of Alexandria, NH, her grandchildren Emily Osborne, Conner Sullivan and Brian Sullivan, her brother Dennis Cronin and his partner Judy Hickel, her sister-in-law and brother-in-law Ruth and Richard Hale, and her sister-in-law Darlene Osborne, as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Evelyn was predeceased by her brother-in-law, Ralph Osborne.Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral service to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sarah's Place 180 Water St., Haverhill, MA. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory of Evelyn, please visit: www.brooksidechapelfh.com.

Bedford - Robert L. Letoile, 90, a resident of Bedford since 1996, and a former resident of Hampstead, NH, and North Conway, NH, died peacefully on Saturday, January 27, 2024.Born in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late William and Kathryn (Ayer) Letoile, and was raised and educated in Hampstead. After graduating from High School in 1951., Mr. Letoile was drafted by the Saint Louis Cardinals and played as a pitcher in the 1951 and 1952 seasons. A veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Letoile enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a Specialist 3, until his honorable discharge in 1954.Following his discharge from the service, Mr. Letoile was employed by the family business, Wiiliam Letoile Roofing Company. He later established his own business, Letoile Construction Co. in North Conway and was a part owner of Black Mountain Ski Resort.A longtime member of the Hampstead Fire Department, he served as Fire Chief for seven years. He also volunteered his time as a coach for the Hampstead Little League and Babe Ruth League and maintained a life-long love of the game. In appreciation of his devotion to the town and the sport, the Hampstead Baseball Field was named in his honor. He was a member of the Hampstead Congregational Church and former member of the Hampstead Civic Club. Moving to North Conway in 1977, he was a member of the Kiwanis Club of North Conway.A devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he enjoyed skiing, baseball, furniture building and attending his grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's sporting events.Predeceased in March of 2023, by his high school sweetheart and wife of 64 years, Dorothy (Mansur) Letoile, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three daughters, Lisa A. Sayers of Arlington, MA, Shelly L. Goodwin and her significant other Doug Ratio of Bedford, VA, and Kimberly A. Flournoy and her husband Rob of Seven Lakes, N.C., a son Robert L. Letoile, Jr. of Concord, NH, nine grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Letoile.Relatives and friends are invited to a Celebration of the Lives of Robert and Dorothy Letoile to be held on Saturday June 1, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street, Plaistow, NH. Burial with Fire Department honors will follow in West Hampstead Cemetery. A reception for family and friends will be held at the Old Meeting House in Hampstead. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 265 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN.

Haverhill - Jennifer Lee (Senecal) Lord, 53, of Haverhill, passed away on Tuesday, May 21 surrounded by loving family at Lawrence General Hospital.Jennifer was born in Douglas, Arizona. She attended Crotched Mountain School in New Hampshire and received her high school diploma from Haverhill High School. Jennifer was an avid Red Sox fan, attending many games and the team gave her a game ball with signatures from the whole team. Jennifer was known as a loving, caring, free spirit; she always had a positive attitude and loved spending holidays with her family.Jennifer is survived by her parents, Richard and Erika (Herrmann) McNeil, and her siblings Robert J. Jennings and his fiancé, Tina Sheltz of Merrimac, Jason Jennings and his wife Danielle of Methuen, Robin Martone of Petersburg, IN, Susanne L. Henri and her husband, Dallas of S. Dakota, and Kevin McNeil and his wife, Aimee of Plaistow, NH. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews, Heather Malbon, Seana Jennings-Rodriguez, Kyara Jennings, Richard Labritz, Ashlyn Jennings, Joshua Jennings, Zachary Weir, Cailin McNeil, Morgan McNeil; great-nieces Raelynne Rodriguez and Felicity Jennings, a great-nephew, Khanya Malbon of Africa; and also three aunts and several cousins in Germany. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband Gerald "Gerry" Lord and her sister Roxanne Senecal.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Graveside Service at Linwood Memorial Wall, Mill Street, Haverhill on Tuesday, May 28 at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. Please visit www.comeaufuneral or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCEMay 24, 1944Marilyn J. AzizThough her beautiful smile is gone forever, and her hand we can not touch, we shall never lose sweet memories, of the one we loved so much.HAPPY HEAVENLY 80th BIRTHDAY!Sadly Missed By Husband, Children, Family and Friends

Tipton - Nancy J. Batchelder, 90 of Tipton passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 in Kokomo. Nancy was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on June 7, 1933 to her parents Martin H. & Evelyn (Peters) Cole. She married Arthur Batchelder on July 25, 1953 and he preceded her in death on January 25, 1986. Nancy had previously lived in Merrimac, Massachusetts, Sebring, Florida and Mason, Ohio and in Tipton since 1995.She was a graduate of Haverhill High School in the Class of 1951. Nancy had worked as an electrical tester for both AT&T and Western Electric. She was an avid walker and was always seen walking around Tipton with her stand-up walker. She worked wonders with cross stitch making many gifts for her family and friends. Nancy always enjoyed traveling and made an exciting trip to Europe but by far her favorite place to visit was Alaska. She was also a voracious reader and would routinely devour at least 100 mystery novels each year.Survivors include her two children, Lyn Diamond and husband Harry of Tipton and Thomas Batchelder of Plaistow, New Hampshire; three grandchildren, Katherine Diamond, Benjamin Diamond and Brendon Batchelder and wife Tess Batchelder who is expecting Nancy's first great-granddaughter. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Joan Cole of Merrimac, Massachusetts. Nancy was preceded in death by her three siblings, Martin Cole, William Cole and wife Fern, and Dorothy Cole.A Graveside Committal Service for Nancy will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 12:30 p.m. at Elmwood Cemetery, 96 Salem St., Bradford, MA, where she will be buried next to her husband, Arthur. Memorial contributions in honor of Nancy may be made to St Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a special memory, please visit our website at www.brooksidechapelfh.com.At Nancy's request, everyone attending the service should wear bright and happy colors!

Merrimac - Theresa (Levasseur) Duhamel, 99, passed away peacefully at Port Healthcare of Newburyport on May 2, 2024. She was predeceased by her husband, Henry Duhamel. After living many years in Lawrence and Methuen, she spent her retirement years in Salisbury and Merrimac, MA.She is survived by her daughters, Alana Cecile May of Glendale, AZ, and Pauline Duhamel and her husband Larry Wolfe of Merrimac, MA; her grandson, Michael Blais and his wife Kathy; her great grandchildren, Allison Stone and her husband Zack, and Jennifer Blais; her great-great grandchildren Duke and Lily Stone.Theresa's Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in the Church of the Nativity, 4 Green St, Merrimac, MA. At the request of the family, there are no calling hours, and burial will be private at a later date. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St, Newburyport, MA is assisting Mrs. Duhamel's family with her arrangements.For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com

HAVERHILL - Marie-Olive Jaqueline 'Jackie' (Roger) LeBlanc peacefully passed away at the age of 96 on May 14, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.Jackie was born to J.G. Alexandre Roger and Louisa (Descoteaux) Roger on December 21, 1927, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. She was the eldest remaining member of her two siblings, Eugene Roger and Yvonne Cote.Jackie grew up in Haverhill, graduated from Haverhill High School, and went on to graduate from Lawrence Academy of Beauty Culture. She married James (Jimmy) Louis LeBlanc and they went on to raise four children in Bradford. Summers were spent at Hampton Beach, NH where they ran their family landmark motel from 1964 to 1997 accommodating vacationers from Canada and across the country. Jackie was widowed in 1998 and subsequently moved to her family home until her passing.Those close to Jackie knew she was the anchor matriarch of the Family. She was a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Parish community. She lived a fulfilling life, inspiring all who knew her, and maintained a positive outlook grounded by her deep religious faith.She was a botanical enthusiast and avid Red Sox fan. She also enjoyed time spent in her senior bowling league where she excelled until the age of 91. She passed time playing card games and solving crossword puzzles. She loved visits from grandkids, phone calls from friends and family, and she never missed sending a birthday card.Jackie was predeceased by her son, Geoffrey, who was married to Marla (Marini) LeBlanc. She is survived by daughter Elizabeth Cote and her husband Glenn Cote of Salisbury, MA, son Stephen LeBlanc and wife Gina (Beatrice) LeBlanc of Haverhill, MA, and son Kenneth LeBlanc and his wife Danielle (Colby) LeBlanc of Hampton, NH. She also leaves behind her nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, May 25, in Sacred Hearts Church, 165 S. Main Street, Haverhill at 11:30 AM. Please meet directly at the church. Interment will follow St. Joseph Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Seabrook - Shawn P. Graham, 59, of Seabrook, NH, passed away unexpectedly, on Friday, May 17th, 2024. He was born on December 27th, 1964, to D. Elaine (Petralia) and James Graham. Shawn was raised in Methuen, MA, attended local schools, and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in business marketing from Plymouth State University. Following graduation, Shawn began his career in Sales, which he loved and embraced to the fullest. He was born to be a salesman and could sell anyone, anything. Shawn married the love of his life, Pattiann (Dudley) on April 28th, 1991. The couple raised their family in Windham, NH before recently moving to Seabrook. Shawn put his heart and soul into whatever he did, whether it was work related or with his family. He was truly one of a kind. Often referred to as the "Social Director", he loved being around people. In his spare time, Shawn could often be found playing golf. He was an avid Boston sports team fan, holding season tickets to the Red Sox and Patriots. Shawn is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Pattiann Graham; his son, Joshua Graham and his fiancé Alexia Gorton of Goffstown, NH; his daughters, Emma Graham and Lily Graham of Seabrook, NH; his mother, Elaine Graham of Salem, NH; his brother, James Graham; his sister, Julie Anne Nelson; several nieces and nephews; as well as countless friends.He was predeceased by his father, James Graham.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, from 3pm to 6pm, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Service will immediately follow, at 6pm, at the funeral home.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Towers to Tunnels Foundation. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.

Haverhill - Dr. Eugenia (Jean) M. Palmegiano: Emerita, Professor, Lawyer, Author, and Researcher, 85, of Haverhill, formerly of Newark, NJ, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mary Immaculate Health/Care Services in Lawrence.Dr. Palmegiano was born to Eugene and Antoinette Palmegiano on March 9, 1939. She lived at 193 River St., Haverhill, MA for the first 11 years of life and attended Moody School in Haverhill.After her mother deceased when Jean was 11, her father moved them to Trenton, NJ. Upon arriving in Trenton, Jean entered Georgian Court Elementary from which she graduated to Georgian Court High School. Upon completion of high school, Jean matriculated into Georgian Court College where she earned a Bachelors and Masters degrees in history. Two years later, she earned a PHD in History from Rutgers University, plus a J.D. (law degree).Following her PHD, Dr. Palmegiano taught at Rutgers University for 3 years before being hired by St. Peter's College in Newark, NJ in the History Department until her retirement as a "professor emerita." Dr. Palmegiano is well known for her work in academia and as an author and scholarly researcher throughout the USA.In her academic life, she had written six books on Victorian English Life (some currently used in universities and colleges today as texts), one monograph and dozens of referred articles, book chapter, book review, and conference presentations were part of her endeavors. Jean was also known for coordinating many conference presentations.Due to her exemplary life's work, Dr. Palmegiano was the 2018 Kobre Award Winner by the American Journalism Historians Association. This award recognizes individuals with an exemplary record of sustained achievement in journalism history through teaching, research, professional activities, or other contributions to the field of journalism history.Dr. Palmegiano has served as AJHA president and twice been a member of the AJHA board of directors. During her first term on the AJHA Board in 1996, Dr. Palmegiano worked with the AJHA president Tom Heuterman to establish AJHA as an affiliate society of the American Historical Association.Since 2016, Dr. Palmegiano has funded the AJHA's annual prize for best history book. She also funds the AJHA's for the best research paper on international/transnational journalism history.This Sidney Kobre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Journalism History is the AJHA "highest award" awarded to a lifetime of work contributor, Dr. Palmegiano.Jean philanthropically donated large sums to programs aiding the poverty-stricken, academically deprived institutions and her favorite, UNICEF.Jean was also an avid world traveler. Often, she used her vacations as excuses to travel to a lot of less frequented parts of the world. For example, if there was political chaos or governmental civilian issues, you would probably find her visiting them at those turbulent times: Russia, China, Turkmenistan, Laos, Vietnam, South Africa, Brazil, Guatemala, Saudi Arabia, etc. She had both an American passport and an English passport which gave her a better feeling of personal security than just using her USA one.Jean also enjoyed the peaceful vacations on the various islands of the Caribbean where she relaxed and simply enjoyed their serenity. Jean also had an apartment in London to also relax and/or use as a research base for her English research.Dr. Palmegiano leaves her cousin, John A., and his wife, JoAnn M. Paolino, along with Carol Palmegiano of Methuen and her daughter, Christine Ludwig-Greely of Salem, NH.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her Funeral Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday May 25, 2024, at 11:30 AM in All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Ave, Haverhill. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill~Bradford.Contributions in her name may be made to UNICEF, 125 Maiden Lane, New York, NY 10038 or by visiting https://www.unicefusa.org/?form=donate or to Doctors Without Borders, 40 Rector St., 16th Floor, New York, NY 10006 or by visiting https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com

Chester - Carl R. Citelli, 69, of Chester, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 18, 2024. Born February 4, 1955, in Flushing Queens, NY, to the late Anthony and Angelina (Pinieri) Citelli. Carl grew up in Orange County, New York, until moving to NH in 1983 with his wife, Jan. Since then, they have made their home New Hampshire where they have raised their three children. Carl has been a resident of Chester, NH for the past three years, formerly living in Windham, NH.Carl has spent the last 43 years in the logistics business. Recently retired from NFI Logistics Americas as Vice President. Carl was the President of NEARS (North East Association of Rail Shippers) and served on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, NH. He was also a member of the Rotary Club of Derry, NH, where he was recently awarded the Paul Harris Fellow. This award is the highest form of recognition that can be bestowed upon a Rotarian. This award is presented to a member who has made an outstanding contribution to the community. Anyone who knew Carl, knew what this award meant to him.You could always find Carl cooking and grilling his colorful meals, traveling with his wife, Jan, and spending time with his family and grandchildren, Joey and Maddie. Hobbies included landscaping and gardening, making his famous Limoncello, and stopping to talk to anyone with animals. Thursday nights were spent cooking for his close friends and enjoying their company with a good cigar. Carl is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Janet (Henwood) Citelli of Chester, NH; his three children, Kristen Lynn Citelli, Matthew Carl Citelli, Kimberly Brooke Liguori; and his son-in-law Nicholas Liguori; his two grandchildren, Joseph Nicholas and Madeline Reese; his brother, Alfred Citelli and his wife JoAnn Citelli; and nieces and numerous cousins.Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 23rd from 4:00–7:00 PM in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 24th at 10:00 AM in St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH, with cremation to follow. A private burial will be in the Great Hill Cemetery in Chester, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Derry, PO Box 140, East Derry, NH 03041. To send a condolence, please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

Andover - George J. Richards, resident of Barefoot Bay, FL passed away May 15, 2024, at VNA Hospice House, Vero Beach, Florida at the age of 99. George was born in Andover, on September 11,1924 to the late Alfred J. and Angeline (Bernard) Richards. George was a WWII Navy veteran and a Machinist at Raytheon for over 35 years. Growing up in Andover, George met Laura Early and started a family. They built their home in Andover as well as a camp in Maine where they spent many summers. After retiring from Raytheon in 1983, George and Laura moved to Barefoot Bay, Florida where they enjoyed socializing at localclubs, playing cards and bocce ball. George loved to tinker on anything mechanical as well as playing music. He loved his "squeezebox" and harmonica which he would play for family and friends. George was an avid fisherman enjoying his time on the water. A devoted family man, he lived a full life, always ready for a cold beer and good conversation. George is survived by his son Steve Richards of New Hampshire and his siblings Ella Riley, Lorraine Kenney of Massachusetts and Wayne Richards of Arizona. Grandchildren Kerry Aubertine, Melissa Yeo, Shane Demers of New Hampshire, Gary Richards and Vicki Richards of Maine, great-grandchildren and a great-great grandchild along with many nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his wife Laura, his daughter Wendy E. Richards, sisters Anne Springer, Marguerite Keyes, Mildred Fairburn, brothers Wilfred "Joe" Richards, Francis Richards, Bill Richards, Harold Richards, and Barry Richards.Family and friends may call on Wednesday, May 29 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover, MA 01845. A Funeral Mass will be offered on Thursday, May 30, at 10:00am at St. Michael Parish, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA 01845. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover, MA.

Salem - Teresa M. Boudreau, 69, passed away after a long illness, on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at the Colonial Poplin Nursing Center.She was born on August 22, 1954, Anna M. (Donovan) and Peter R. Boudreau. Teresa was raised in Revere, Massachusetts until the age of five when her family moved to Salem, NH. She attended St. Joseph Parochial school and graduated from Salem High in 1973. She began her career working for Data ED and later went on to work for the Town of Salem, Public Works Department, where she meticulously cared for Pine Grove Cemetery. Teresa moved to Florida, where she became a certified medical coder. Upon returning home to Salem, she worked at the Casella Recycling Facility.Teresa loved to host lobster and clambakes for family and friends at her home. She enjoyed kayaking, hot air balloon rides, and lovingly caring for her dogs, Bandit, Midnight, Bailey, and Kahlua.Teresa was predeceased by her parents, Anna and Peter Boudreau. She leaves behind her brothers and their wives, John & Michele of Windham, Ray & Judy of Litchfield, and Robert & Pam of Colorado. She also leaves behind her nephews, Michael, Mark, and Jason; as well as her nieces, Nicki, Michelle, and Sarah.The family would like to thank the staff at the Colonial Poplin Nursing Center for the care and compassion that was shown to Teresa during her time with them.Calling hours will be held on Friday, May 26th, from 9:30am to 10:30am, at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11am at St. Joseph Church, 43 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.

Lawrence - Augusto J. Pavao, 86, a resident of North Andover, MA, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Lawrence General Hospital.The son of the late Jose Augusto Pavao and Mariana (dos Reis) Pavao as well as stepson to the late Virginia (Cabral) Pavao, Augusto was born in St. Michael Azores in Portugal. He was educated in Portugal and served in the Military with the Forestry Services Division while living there. Augusto came to the United States in 1971. He worked as a carpenter and builder for various contractors when he came to the states. Augusto was a jack of all trades. His hobbies included fishing, carpentry, and fixing cars, but his big hobby was his children and grandchildren.Members of Augusto's family include his wife of 57 years: Gilda M. Pavao, his son Paul Pavao and his wife Aline of Middleton, MA, his daughter Sandra Sipsey and her husband Bill of North Andover, MA. his brother Constantino Pavao of Canada, and his sister Silvana Silva of Westford, MA. Augusto is also survived by his three grandchildren: Zac Pavao, Julia Pavao and William Sipsey as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 11:30 A.M. in St. Michael's Church, 196 Main St., North Andover, MA. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery, 177 Salem St., also in North Andover. Relatives and friends are invited to call prior to the funeral on Thursday morning from 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 35 Merrimack St., North Andover. Memorial contributions may be made in Augusto's name to the American Heart Association-Massachusetts Chapter, 93 Worcester St., Wellesley, MA, 02481, or go to www.heart.org>affiliates>Massachusetts. To send an online condolence or for more information, please go to www.breenfuneralhome.com.

Haverhill - Gertrude A. Dow (Hubbard) 79 of Haverhill, died Sun. May 19, 2024, at her son's home in Farmington NH.She was a loving wife to the Late Roland H. Dow Sr. of Haverhill.Born in Haverhill to the late Sylvester and Gertrude (Ely) Hubbard on Feb. 7, 1945.She was a founding member of the Rehoboth Lighthouse Full Gospel Pentecostal Church where after she retired, she devoted her time serving the community and her church. She worked in the local community as a Head Start Teacher for several years then 25 years as a Special Education Teacher at Class Inc. in Lawrence.She is survived by her son 1LT Andrew Dow Sr. NHARNG (ret) and his wife Michelle of Farmington NH. Her sister Catherine (Buster) Horne of Meredith NH and Charlene Wholley of Haverhill. Her 9 grandchildren: Mandy, Ronnie, Tabitha, Andrea, Roland III, Crystal, Pauline, Andrew Jr., and Zechariah. Nana was blessed with 29 great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and relatives.She was predeceased by her daughter Edith (Cary) Harris. Her son, Roland H. Dow Jr. Her sister Mary (Leo) Gadbois. Her brother Joseph (Nancy) Hubbard. Her brother Jackie Hubbard and George (Hubbard) Murphy.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral on Fri., May 24, at 1:30 PM in the H.L. Farmer & Sons Haverhill Funeral Home, 106 Summer Street Haverhill. Interment will follow in the Linwood Cemetery.Contributions in her name may be to Cornerstone VNA Rochester NH 178 Farmington Road, Rochester NH 03867. The Hospice Nurses were a great support to Gertrude and her family in the last months of her life.To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com

North Andover - Richard S. Walker, of North Andover, MA passed away suddenly May 17, 2024. Born in Waltham to the late Richard and Mary Walker, he was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden Catholic High School, Suffolk University, and Harvard University. Rick forged a successful career specializing in Finance and IT and was employed at New Balance for over the past 20 years.Family is the nucleus of Rick's life. He is the devoted husband of Ethel (Campbell) Walker with whom he shared the past 40 years of his life and treasured 37 years of marriage, proud father to Ronald Campbell and his wife Ellen, adored Beepa to his favorite grandchildren Meredith and Logan Campbell, and companion to his co-pilot and best girl Coco. He is predeceased by a son, Richard Walker.Growing up, Rick played on a variety of school sports teams. When he wasn't playing on a team, he was playing in the streets and backyards with his childhood friends Dennis, Charlie, Bobby, Dave, and Pat. He was a loyal New England sports fan and was a regular at The Fireside where he enjoyed many games and meals with his son Ron. He also enjoyed following his favorite bands around New England and beyond.His favorite place to be was with his wife at their summer home on Little Island Pond in Pelham, NH. As soon as the first good stretch of Spring weather moved in, so did Rick and Ethel. They enjoyed the stunning sunset views from their dock in the evenings, and watching the fireworks display put on around Independence Day by their LIP neighbors. Many summer days were spent hosting family and friends on the water. After enjoying the cottage with his wife and sons for many years, he got to do it all over again with his grandchildren. Watching them learn to swim and kayak, catching them as they jumped off the dock over and over (and over) again, an endless supply of hot dogs that HAD to be grilled by Beepa himself, and toasting extra-large marshmallows on sticks he always had ready for them. Creating these memories with their family at the cottage they loved so much inspired them to begin the process of making it their permanent residence so they would be next door to their grandchildren every day.In addition to his immediate family, Rick is survived by a sister-in-law Rose (Rick) Mickunas; cousins Denise Keeley, William (Josephine) Warnock, the late George (Rose) Warnock, and their respective families.Rick valued the company of his closest friends Dennis Young & Susan Reale, Charlie (Anne) Davidson, Bobby (Donna) Barrett, Dave Dortona, Pat (Renee) Mogauro, Bill (Roberta) Hayden, Elie Khoury, Dawn & Dennis Silva, Jack (Lori) Keating, and Michael (Hind) Asmar.Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:30 at St. Michael Church in North Andover. Calling hours will be held on Thursday May 23, 2024, from 4-8pm at the Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St. North Andover MA 01845. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the American Heart Association.The Walker and Campbell family would like to thank the Pelham Fire and Police Departments for their extraordinary effort and caring assistance.

Salem - Michael P. Rogers, 54, of Salem and formerly of Haverhill, MA, died yesterday at home following a brief illness. Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late William J. Rogers, Jr., and the late Marie E. (Kennefick) (Rogers) Coleman. He attended local schools and was a member of the Haverhill High School Class of 1988 and the former Saint Joseph Parish. In his career, Michael achieved his Second Class Fireman License through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Most recently, Michael was employed at North Shore Community College in Lynn as a Utility Plant Operator. He enjoyed working alongside his co-workers and took pride in his job, as a reliable and hard-working person. Devoted to his family, Michael had a good heart and an infectious laugh and was always willing to help his family and friends. He enjoyed Mini-Cup racing as a young man and more recently he enjoyed trips to Foxwoods, boating, and the company of his late canine companion "Pico". Michael was the heart of our family and was loved dearly. Michael will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister and brother-in-law, Jean and John Poirier of Haverhill, his brothers and sisters-in-law, William J. and Felicia Rogers, Gerard P. and Joanne Rogers, and Warren P. Rogers and partner Maria Neto, all of Haverhill; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours to be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024 from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St., Plaistow, NH. His funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home. The burial will be next week in New York State.

100th Birthday RemembranceIn Loving Memory OfPickles Hargreaves5/21/1924 ~ 2/29/2004This day brings back the memory, of a loved one gone to rest, and those who think of him today, are those who loved him best.Sadly missed by Family, Friends and Veterans

Hampstead - Janice "Jan" Mary Anselmi, 76, of Hampstead, NH, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Lawrence General Hospital. She was born on April 4, 1948, in Lawrence, MA, to the late John and Mary (O'Connor) Murphy.Jan was raised in Lawrence, where she attended St. Patrick's through elementary and high school before later earning her bachelor's degree from Salem State University. Upon her graduation, Jan devoted the following thirty years of her life teaching at the James F. Hennessey School in Lawrence. As her faith was of the utmost importance to her, she also spent her evenings and weekends serving as Eucharistic minister for both St. Lucy's Parish in Methuen, MA, and St. Anne's Parish in Hampstead, NH.She is survived by her adoring daughter, Amy; her brother, John; and her two grandchildren, Lilly and Jack.In addition to her parents, Jan was predeceased by the love of her life and owner of Anselmi and Associates, Paul Anselmi.A Funeral Mass will take place on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 10:30am, at St. Anne's Parish, 26 Emerson Ave, Hampstead, NH. Burial will take place at the Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the St. Anne Ecumenical Food Pantry, 26 Emerson Ave, PO Box 339, Hampstead, NH 03841 or a charity of one's choice.Arrangements are in the care of the Carrier Family Funeral Home. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com

East Hampstead - Corinne R. (Hatem) Archetti, 79, a resident of East Hampstead since 1969, died peacefully on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Salem Haven in Salem, NH, with her loving family by her side.Born, raised, and educated in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Al and Ida (DePetrillo) Hatem and graduated from Lawrence High School. Mrs. Archetti was employed as a teller for many years at the Arlington Trust Co and since 1983 as the office manager of Archetti Sales and Marketing.Mrs. Archetti attended Saint Anne's Church in Hampstead where she had served for many years as a religious education teacher, and she also volunteered as a freelance photographer for the Hampstead Schools. She was a past member and President of the Hampstead Lioness Club.A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Mrs. Archetti enjoyed creating a warm and loving home for her family. She was an accomplished cook and baker, known for her apple pies, ice box cakes and famous meatballs. She also enjoyed fine dining out and playing cards, especially fantan.Mrs. Archetti will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her devoted husband of fifty-seven years, Michael J. Archetti; two sons, Michael L. Archetti of Methuen, MA and James A. Archetti of Salem, NH; her two grandchildren, Alyssa and Alex , her brother Sam Hatem of Rye Beach, NH, and several extended family members and friends.Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours to be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street., Plaistow, NH. A private family burial service will be held at a later date. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory, please visit: www.brooksidechapelfh.com

Andover - Tina Casha (born Immacolata Esposito) passed away peacefully on May 15, 2024, at the age of 93 in her home in Andover, MA. Born in 1930, Tina spent her childhood in Bella Vista, Italy before emigrating to Brooklyn with her lifelong love and late husband, Lorenzo. There, they were a part of a vibrant Italian community in which they raised their son, Lawrence. In her later years, she moved to Andover where she created cherished memories with her loving family.Tina is survived by her only son, Lawrence Casha, his wife Mary, and her granddaughters, Salena and Nysa.We, the family, invite those who want to celebrate Tina's memory to her wake at Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St. Andover MA 01810, between 4:00pm – 7:00pm on May 20, 2024, and her funeral service at St. Augustine Church Andover, at 10:00 AM Tuesday, May 21. In honor of her dedication to all things green, we kindly request that you donate or plant a tree in her name in lieu of sending flowers. For online condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com

Birthday RemembranceIn Loving Memory OfCecile E. FontaineMay 21, 1910 ~ July 21, 2009If roses grown in heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch for us. Place them in our mother's arms and tell her they're from us. Tell her we love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.Ma, your memory and love are a keepsake Cherished forever in our hearts.

Methuen - Diane (Mathon) Atspins, of Methuen, MA, passed away on April 11, at home surrounded by her family, at the age of 80.She was born on February 2, 1944. in Lawrence MA where she grew up and graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in 1961. After graduation she attended Lawrence General School of Nursing and earned her nursing degree in 1964.For almost 60 years, she worked as a Registered Nurse in medical-surgery, rehabilitation, and hospice. After retiring she kept her license active to volunteer her time.She was a faithful Christian believer, who regularly attended Marsh Corner Community Church in Methuen, MA, where she was involved in small groups and volunteered in different ministries around the church.She is survived by her husband, John Atspins, of Methuen MA. Two daughters, Rhonda Adams and her husband, Joel of Holden, MA, Linda Noble and her husband, Tom of Windham NH, a granddaughter, Alexandra Adams, two grandsons, Benjamin and Chase Noble, three nieces, Renee Dube and husband Ronald, Denise Foucher and her husband, Michael, Dorothy Gee and her Husband Lonnie, two nephews, Andre Gaumont and Christopher Barlett and his wife Joanne and several other great-nieces and nephews.The family would like to thank Tufts Medicine Hospice, especially, her nurse Eileen for the care and compassion she showed our mother/wife in her final days and all the outpouring of love from family and friends who came out to celebrate the life of our mother/wife while she was still able to celebrate with us.Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life at Marsh Corner Community Church, 317 Pelham St., Methuen, MA on Tuesday May 21, 2024. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. and the Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. followed by a luncheon at the church.In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in memory of Diane Atspins to support cancer research and patient care at: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 or via dana-farber.org/gift.

Deering - Thomas P. Christopher, Jr., 71 of Deering NH, formerly of Andover MA, on May 9, 2024, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Thomas P. and Cecelia Christopher. He is survived by his son, Thomas F. Christopher of Deering, NH, and his long-time companion, Dorothy Burnham of Scituate, MA. He is also survived by his brothers, John, and his wife Ellen of Hilton Head, SC, and Daniel, and his wife Julia of Andover, MA. He also leaves many nieces, nephews, and cousins.Tom graduated from Andover High School in the class of 1971 and was employed primarily as a heavy equipment operator with several local contractors and most recently with Local 4 until his retirement in 2022.His interests were varied and included most things mechanical but especially cars and motorcycles. He was a skilled mechanic and machinist with a keen eye for detail and precision. Tom enjoyed his network of friends and he loved nothing more than hanging out and conversing.At Tom's request, no services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Hampstead - Anthony was born in Lawrence, MA to Antonio and Elsie Mariano. He served in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, Anthony earned a bachelor's degree from Brown University and later went on to earn a graduate degree from Boston College, specializing in education. He enjoyed a long career teaching and retired from the Stoneham, MA school district Mathematics department. In his spare time he enjoyed playing cards, pool, gardening, traveling, and programming computers.Anthony is survived by his sister, Rose Mary, his children James, Marcia and Jeanne, stepchildren, nephews, seven great-grandchildren, and his longtime companion, Maggie Allen.Anthony now joins Barbara, Clara Mariano, and their son Ronald.

North Salem - James E. McHugh of North Salem, NH passed away peacefully on April 11 after a long illness. Jim was the beloved husband of Catherine McHugh with whom he shared a joyful and fun-packed life. Jim was a super Dad whose children, Jim Jr. and Joy McHugh Butler, adored him; Jim was a most patient, loving and kind Dad. Jim was born in Great Barrington, MA on August 10, 1941. Jim flourished as the son of Edward and Mary McHugh in the small farming hamlet of Ancram, NY. An Army veteran and graduate of SUNY in Albany, NY, Jim prospered as an executive in the insurance business, retiring in 2007 from the Brown and Brown Insurance Agency. Jim loved the business and believed in it wholeheartedly. In addition to his love and pride for his family and dedication to his career, Jim was an avid sports enthusiast. He loved the Red Sox and the Patriots passionately. While on his tour of duty in Germany, Jim played on an army baseball team, which was one of his finest memories. For many, many years, Jim and Cathy skied often and fast with Jim and Joy. A favorite memory was taking Joy at the age of six down Outer Limits at Killington, VT. His son, Jim, carries on his legacy of time spent on the mountains around Lake Tahoe. Always packed with energy, Jim played basketball, softball, and lots and lots of golf. Jim also took great delight in mowing his beautiful lawn. Jim will be dearly missed by his wife, Cathy, son Jim and his wife Genevieve, by Joy and her husband Rob Butler, by grandchildren Catherine and Colin, by his sister Linda Isaac of Syracuse, and by his many nieces, nephews and friends.Visitation will take place on May 30, 2024, from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at the Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. A Funeral Mass will immediately follow at 11 a.m, at St. Matthew's Parish, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH 03087. Interment will take place at the Pine Grove Cemetery in Salem, NH. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.carrierfuneralhome.com.

Pelham - Orald (George) J. Ayotte, age 95, of Pelham, NH, passed away May 5, 2024, at All American Assisted Living in Londonderry, NH.George was born on March 5, 1929, in Lowell, MA to the late Joseph and Eva (Frappier) Ayotte. He grew up on a small farm in Dracut and also lived in Lowell and Amesbury and later moved to Salem and Pelham, New Hampshire. After graduating from Lowell High School, George enlisted and spent 12 years of full time service in the Army National Guard. His career was in the printing and insurance businesses. In his younger years he raised Norwegian Elk hounds and loved horses. Dancing the Polka was his favorite pastime and for many years traveled throughout New England and upstate New York for .Polka celebrations. George spent many years volunteering preparing many meals at LaSalette Shrine in North Attleboro, St. Basil Seminary in Methuen and St. Joseph Parish in Salem, NH.George leaves behind many friends, especially Shirley Riccio of Derry, and Roger and Helen Duhamel, of Salem and was predeceased by his brother, Donald.A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 40 Main Street, Salem, New Hampshire, on Monday, May 20, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of George to St. Jude Children Hospital or Salem Animal Rescue League in Salem, NH.

GEORGETOWN - John Lawrence Doheney, III, of Georgetown, MA, 78, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.He was born on November 13, 1945, in Revere, MA. He was the husband of the late Catherine (McManus) Doheney, son to the late Lawrence and Carmilla Doheney, father to the late Vincent Doheney and brother to the late Jackie Doheney.John drove tractor trailer trucks for Red Ball Express and New Penn Motors before suffering a career ending back injury. He loved the ocean and particularly Revere Beach, where he grew up and met his bride and love of his life, Cathy. He was a very social, giving, and beloved man who enjoyed camping, bowling, and playing the piano and accordion. He was a member of NAFCA (North American Family Camping Association), Good Sam Club as well as many bowling leagues over the years. John enjoyed traveling, both in his motor home and flying to many destinations with his wife Cathy. He loved taking his grandchildren on camping trips in the summer, giving them many precious memories. He will be remembered in Georgetown as the man who drove the electric green Camaro convertible and red scooter, nicknamed by many "the Pope Mobile," around town. He visited Georgetown Café most mornings and made many friends there. He then would ride his scooter to American Legion Park to watch the pickle ball games.John's surviving family members include his two daughters Cheryl (Auger) Haley and her husband, John of Georgetown, MA and Lynne Auger of Charleston, NC. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Vincent Doheney of Bourne, MA, Emily Cannizzaro and husband, Chris of Easton, MA, Benjamin Haley of N. Woodstock, NH, Annie Haley and Madison Haley, both of Georgetown, MA. He is also survived by his brother Lawrence (Larry) Doheney and wife, Barbara of SC; along with many in-laws, nieces and nephews.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 21, in Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 4 to 7 p.m. Services will begin on Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Mary Parish, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown at 10:30 a.m. Later interment will take place in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com.

8th Year RemembranceIn Loving Memory OfSusan Wolf RatynaMarch 3, 1951 - May 2, 2016Loving and kind in all of her ways, upright and just to the end of her days; Sincere and true in heart and mind, a beautiful memory she left behind.Sadly missed by her husband Ed, and all her family and friends

Beverly - Geraldine J. "Gigi" (Vitale) DiPaolo, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, May 14 at Chelmsford Crossing Assisted Living, Chelmsford with her family by her side.Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of the late Rose (DePalma) and Joseph Vitale. Raised and educated in Beverly, she was a graduate of Beverly High School, Class of 1951. She met the love of her life, William "Billy" DiPaolo as a young girl and they married September 30, 1951. Billy passed away 6 years ago in May of 2018, married for 67 years.Gigi was employed at the former Bomac of Beverly, as a school crossing guard and for her uncle, former Mayor of Beverly James A. Vitale. She also worked at her families sand and gravel company, Miles River Sand and Gravel in Ipswich.In 1971 with her husband, purchased Hamilton Gardens Flowers and Greenhouse in Hamilton, a successful business they operated with their children for over 25 years. Gigi also worked at the Wenham Exchange and Tea House in Wenham.She was a very creative woman and honed her creativity at the flower shop. Known for her beautiful custom Christmas wreaths and floral expertise, she was an integral part of the success of the flower shop. An excellent cook and homemaker she will be remembered for her beautiful decorating skills. Gigi was athletic and walked 3 to 4 miles every day for many years. She also enjoyed swimming, dancing and played in the Beverly Volleyball League in the 1970's and 1980's. She volunteered on many various committees over the years and took many classes such as painting and piano to name a few. Gigi loved taking trips all over the United States, Canada and Bermuda, with Charleston, SC and San Diego, CA her favorites.For many years Gigi and Billy spent much time at their home in Falmouth on Cape Cod. They lovingly brought the house and gardens to life and welcomed family and friends there for over 20 years. Family was everything to her and she was a devoted mother and great grandmother. She will be remembered by her family for her steadfast support and her feisty spirit.Gigi leaves her children, Joseph T. DiPaolo and his wife Tina (Kaplan) of Beverly; Deborah J. Weaver (DiPaolo) and her husband Kevin of St. Mary's, GA; three beloved grandchildren, Christina E. Cannistraro and her husband Michael of St. Mary's, GA; Stephanie R. Leclair and her husband Dustin of Chelmsford and Kasey H. DiPaolo and his fiancé' Kate Jesson of Woburn; four great grandchildren, Blake, Ava, Christian and Vivian; brother, Paul A. Vitale and his wife Jean of Port St. Lucie, FL; brother in law Thomas DiPaolo and his wife Carol of Peabody; sister in law Sandra Vitale of Hamilton; and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and many extended family.The family would like to express their thanks and gratitude to Chelmsford Crossing for the love, compassion and excellent care that they gave to GiGi and thank you to all the Beacon Hospice staff for their outstanding care.Funeral services will be private at her request. Arrangements are being handled by the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main St., Haverhill. Donations may be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For condolences, please visit Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook or www.comeaufuneral.com

North Andover - J Allan Sena, 79, passed away on April 30, 2024. Born in Winchester, MA on June 18th, 1944 to John Richard Sena and Jean Frood Sena, Allan grew up on Wyman Street in Woburn and graduated from Woburn High School in 1962. After graduating, Allan joined the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 4 and was a proud member of the organization for over 60 years. He met the love of his life Elaine Matson while at Woburn High School and they were married in 1965. Upon return from their honeymoon, Allan was welcomed home with a draft notice in the mail. He served for 2 years in the US Army during the Vietnam War, stationed as a medic in Arlington VA. After his honorable discharge, Allan and Elaine built a house in North Andover, where they lived for almost 50 years and raised their two boys, Brian and Scott. Allan spent the majority of his long career in Local 4 working for Baldwin Crane Rental. As one of the top crane operators in the area, he traveled throughout New England operating some of the largest cranes and equipment in the Northeast. When not working, Allan could be found in his basem*nt workshop creating all sorts of wood furniture and spent several years purchasing and refurbishing old wooden wagons. He was also an avid mountain bike rider and loved spending time watching his boys play various sports. He enjoyed spending summers with his extended family at their cottages on Long Beach in Rockport, MA. In his later years he loved going to the local park for a short walk or just to sit on the bench and people watch.Allan is survived by his wife, Elaine Sena of North Andover, MA; his son, Brian Sena and his wife Emily of San Mateo, CA and their children Jacob, Luke and Maggie; his sister Karen Sena Berger and brother-in-law Dr. Leonard Sicilian of Rockport, MA; his brother Paul Sena and sister-in-law Patty Wegmann of Rockport, as well as in-laws Jeanne Wilson and Bill Tremblay of Delray Beach, FL, Karen and Richard Butler of Burlington, MA, Rita Matson of Hampstead, NH, and Eleanor and Tad Rubin of Coral Gables, FL. He is predeceased by his son Scott Sena who passed away in 2020.A Celebration of Life will be held in the Phillips Room at the Andover Inn on the Phillips Academy campus (4 Chapel Avenue, Andover MA) on Sunday June 30th from 2pm-4pm.

East Hampstead - Arlene (Lavallee) Porter, 83, of East Hampstead, NH, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, May 7, after a period of declining health. Arlene was born on March 11, 1941, the daughter of Lionel and Madeline (Marcotte) Lavallee. She was raised in Haverhill and attended St. Joseph Grammar School and was a graduate of St. James High School class of 1958. Arlene worked in the medical field her entire adult life. In 1967, she moved to California and worked at several medical centers before marrying her husband, Paul S. Porter MD, in 1986. Paul and Arlene continued to live in California for several years before relocating to San Antonio, Texas where they remained until Paul's passing in 2009. Arlene returned to New Hampshire and settled in East Hampstead. Arlene was a member of a knitting group where she knitted for several charities including Emmaus House, the Pregnancy Crisis Center and the military. She was a member of the Pease Greeters, who welcomed home returning veterans. Arlene was also an avid reader and particularly enjoyed history and mystery novels. She also enjoyed gardening and was a gifted artist. Arlene is survived by brothers and sisters-in-law Thomas and Mary Jane Lavallee of Plaistow NH, Leonard and Wendy Lavallee of Enfield NH, a sister Ruthann Morgan of Atkinson NH and sister-in-law Diane Lavallee of Haverhill MA, and several nieces and nephews including a very special niece Joanne Lavallee who lived with and cared for Arlene in her declining years. In addition to her parents and husband, Arlene was predeceased by her brother Stephen W. Lavallee, and her brother-in-law Kevin P. Morgan. Services will be held on Monday, May 20, at Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main Street Plaistow NH. Visiting hours will be from 10:00am – 11:30am at the funeral home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00pm at St. Anne's Parish, 26 Emerson Avenue, Hampstead, NH. Burial will immediately follow at St Joseph's Cemetery in Haverhill, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Emmaus House, 127 How St., Haverhill MA 01830 or to St. Anne's Food Pantry, 26 Emerson Avenue, Hampstead NH 03841. The family would like to thank the staff at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation Center and The Residence at Wingate for the tremendous care and compassion provided to Arlene throughout her illness. Arrangements are under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home, 116 Main St, Plaistow, NH. To send a message of condolence to the family or to share a cherished memory of Arlene, please visit: www.brooksidechapelfh.com.

Lawrence - Edward Leo O'Callaghan, 88, of Lawrence, MA, passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2024, at Lawrence General Hospital.Born in Somerville, MA, he was the son of the late William and Emily (Walsh) O'Callaghan. Growing up with his four brothers, Edward was a graduate of the St. Clement School in Medford, MA, Class of 1954. He then went on to serve in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Waldo County, LST-1163.For over forty-five years Edward was employed at Boston Edison. Prior to his retirement he had been a supervisor there for many years."Okie," as we all know him, was an avid reader, movie watcher, and storyteller. Mr. O was the man to call when you had a question, needed help, or just wanted someone to talk to. He and his wife spent their years traveling across the country, have taken trips to Ireland, and were members of the Lawrence Elks Lodge #65. During his life, his family and friends had the honor to watch him become an exceptional son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, and uncle. We leave you with his favorite reminder, to always "stay safe."Edward will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughter, Rita R. O'Callaghan of Lawrence, MA, granddaughter, Emily A. Cortes of Lawrence, MA, as well as many nieces and nephews. Edward was predeceased by his wife of sixty years, Irene (Dunlap) O'Callaghan, son, Edward O'Callaghan, Jr., brothers, William, Francis, Thomas, and Joseph O'Callaghan.Relatives and friends are kindly invited to calling hours on Wednesday May 15, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m, at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen, MA. A Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m. in the funeral home, followed by burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence, MA.For directions or to send a message of condolence to the family please visit www.pollardfuneralhome.com.The Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home is honored to serve the O'Callaghan family.

Hilton Head Island - Paul F. Nissi, 84, passed away on Good Friday morning, March 29, 2024 with Birdie, his loving wife of 58 years and their, dog, Maggie, by his side.Paul was born on July 15, 1939 in Haverhill, MA to Frank T. Nissi and Mary Turner Nissi. He attended Haverhill public schools and was a member of the varisty football and baseball teams, while being an honor roll student. Paul pitched two 'no-hitters" his senior year and was elected to the Massachusetts State All Star Football team. His hard work and dedication earned him a full scholarship to the University of Notre Dame, where he played football from 1957 to 1960 and was a member of the Monogram Club. He continued his education, receiving an MBA from Boston University.His business career began in the newspaper industry with an association with Dow Jones, the Wall Street Journal, and later on, the New York Daily News, where he worked 70-80 hours a week. In the mid 1970's, he decided to retire from the "news biz" and seek a calmer life by moving to Hilton Head Island, SC with his dear wife , Birdie. Initially he played a lot of golf and enjoyed fishing, but in a few years moved into commericial and residential real estate.Paul was an active parishoner of the newly constructed Holy Family Catholic Church, participating in Nocturnal Viewing of the Blessed Sacrament and being a volunteer auto driver, taking parish members to their various medical appointments. He also volunteered as a member of Second Helpings. He was an active member of the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Hilton Head, a marathon runner, and a member of the Porsche Club of America.Paul's surviving family members are his dear wife, Roberta (Birdie), his wonderful sister, Joanne Nissi Fenlon, of Bradford, MA and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by both parents, his brother, Thomas F. Nissi, and his sister, Carla Nissi Wrenn.Paul loved his family, nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews and many friends.A Mass of Christian Burial took place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hilton Head in late April. Paul will be remembered at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford, MA on May 26 at the 11:30 a.m. Mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charitable organization.

Haverhill - Robert A. "Bob" McConihe, 89, of Haverhill, formerly from Waltham and Watertown passed away on Thursday, May 9 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.Born in Waltham, MA the son of then late Lewis and Sarah (O'Reilley) McConihe, he was educated in the Waltham and Watertown Public Schools. He served his country during the Korean Conflict, from 1952 – 1957. He was honorably discharged from the National Guard and the Regular Army, 515th Military Police Company. He was a life member of the Amvets Post 47. Following his military service he was employed for 36 years at Raytheon Co. in Shawsheen and Andover. He started his career as a testman and work for over 20 years as a senior statistical quality engineer for the Patriot Missile system. Bob enjoyed fishing and gardening, along with spending time at Hampton Beach and vacationing in Aruba. He also enjoyed playing softball in both the Amvets and Raytheon leagues.Bob was a volunteer at the Haverhill Historical Society for years, and a volunteer at HC Media since 2001 where he served as a member of the board of directors.Bob will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his wife of 65 years Regina M. (Moncousky) McConihe; a son, Gerard T. McConihe and his wife Lisa; a daughter, Laurie Vafides and a sister, Martha Rice; and his grandchildren, Ryan, Joshua, Jacob and Rachel. He was predeceased by his parents, his sister, Patricia A. Olpaka and grandson, Sean Robert McConihe.Services are private. Arrangements are under the care of the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main Street, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Please visit www.comeaufuneral.com or Comeau Funeral Home on Facebook.

North Andover - Brynn Mildred Selfridge, 21, died peacefully surrounded by love on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She was a beautiful, sweet girl who was the light of her family. Her smiles lit up the room and brightened the days. Brynn had a determined spirit and the soul of a warrior.Brynn leaves behind her loving parents, James and Stacie (Forbes) Selfridge of North Andover, MA. She also leaves her best friend and cherished Nana, Mildred Forbes of North Reading; her aunt and uncle, Julie and Ted Raftelis of Saugus; her uncle George Selfridge of Deering, NH; and her beloved cousins, Arianna, Thea, and Nicholas Raftelis of Saugus, MA. Brynn is also predeceased by her grandparents, Douglas L. Forbes, and George and Maura Selfridge. Additionally, she leaves behind her dedicated and loving nurses, as well as many extended family members and friends.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA. A funeral mass will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at St. Michael Church, 196 Main Street, North Andover, MA.

Scarborough - S. Carl Webster, 87, a resident of Scarborough and formerly of Poland, Maine, died March 14, 2024, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine.Born, raised, and educated in Haverhill, MA, he was the son of the late Howard S. and Agnes M. (Sullivan) Webster. He attended Haverhill schools and was a member of the Haverhill High School Class of 1955 and received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Northeastern University in 1960. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Carl served as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1960 until his honorable discharge in 1963.For twenty-seven years, Carl was employed as a Comptroller at the Elan School in Poland Springs, ME, and later in the same capacity at Scarborough Downs in Maine, retiring in 2005.A member of the American Legion Post of Poland, he was an avid golfer, and accomplished a Hole-In-One at Far Corners Golf Club in Boxford, MA, and, also was a member of the Poland Springs Golf Club. He also enjoyed playing cards and watching Harness Racing.Carl will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his sister, Nancy Webster of Melbourne, FL and several nieces, nephews; grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and cousins. Carl was predeceased by his sister, Minerva "Webbie" Webster in 2023 and a brother, William S. Webster in 1961.Services will be private and will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Brookside Chapel & Funeral Home of Plaistow, NH. To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit www.brooksidechapelfh.com.

Methuen - Maria Privitera, 76, of Methuen, MA, peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.Born on March 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Giovambattista and Concettina (Ardizzone) Privitera.Born and raised in Sicily, Italy, Maria moved to the United States with her family and worked as a seamstress in Lawrence, MA. She was a skilled stitcher and made beautiful dresses and garments for her loved ones. She was an excellent cook and loved spending time with her family more than anything. In her free time, Maria enjoyed shopping, gardening, listening to music, and going out with her friends and family.Along with her parents, Maria was pre-deceased by her beloved siblings, Giuseppe Privitera, Alfio Privitera, Antonio Privitera, Salvatore Privitera, and Kathy Privitera.She will be dearly missed and is survived by her loving sister, Agatina Privitera, as well as several nieces and nephews, and sisters in-law.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen. A funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Rosary Shrine, 28 Union Street, Lawrence. Burial will take place in Biancavilla, Italy.

Dracut - Claire F. Bonneau, 100, of Dracut, MA, passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday, May 8, 2024, in the presence of her beloved family.Claire was born in Lawrence, MA, on Oct. 3, 1923, the daughter of James and Florence Manock. She graduated from Lawrence High School, Class of 1938 and Bryant McIntosh College, also in Lawrence.Claire was employed in the Lawrence Mills during World War II. She then went on to work at St. Patrick's School in Lawrence.Claire recently celebrated her 100th birthday with an exclusive party at the Grazie Restaurant, Four Oaks Country Club in Dracut, hosted by her daughter, Melissa Chabot-Bonneau. Claire felt honored and couldn't believe all the people who had come to share her special centennial anniversary.Going to the beach, getting her feet in the water, collecting sea shells and breathing in the fresh ocean air were things Claire loved to do. She also loved dancing, especially the cha cha. Claire also enjoyed going to different parks and restaurants, meeting new people and going to the senior center for the parties they had. She loved planting flowers and feeding the birds in her yard. She even learned how to FaceTime just so she could communicate with her grandson, Russell in California.If you met Claire, then you have probably heard some of her most famous sayings, such as "Feed the birds and you will never go hungry." Also, "If you can't be good, be careful and if you can't be careful, then be damn good at it."Family members include her daughter Melissa Chabot-Bonneau who she lived with, and her companion, Albert Rizzo, Jr.; her daughter, Cynthia C. Ciofolo and her companion, Richard Boutin; her grandson Russell Ciofolo; Marilyn Marique and her son, Richard Marique. As well as many nieces and nephews and, of course, Rizzly, her loyal service dog.Claire was predeceased by her loving husband, Russell A. Bonneau, sisters Rose Ouellette and Dorothy Oriola, and brother, James Manock.A special thank you for all the wonderful care Claire received from CNAs Fideris, Edith, Carmen, Bendu, Debbie, Anita and Marlene; from AgeSpan Hector and Michelle; and from Right At Home, Julie, Kelly and nurse, Diane.Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Dewhirst Boles Funeral Home 80 Broadway, Methuen. Funeral services will follow the calling hours at 11 a.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Claire's name to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or AgeSpan in Lawrence, MA. To leave an expression of condolence, please visit Claire's tribute page at www.dewhirstbolesfuneral.com.

HAVERHILL - His nightly prayers gave him the strength and hope to courageously fight this 3-year battle with cancer, but he was tired, and God said come, it's time, rest now in eternal salvation. With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Douglas Gove of Haverhill, MA.Doug was raised in Brentwood, NH, graduated from Sanborn Seminary, 1966, where he played baseball and football. He moved to Haverhill in 1971 where he married Maureen Woidyla and lived his life out for 53 years together in a committed love to each other. Family always came first.He was a dedicated father who coached St. Joseph's Little League Baseball, Haverhill Girls Softball, and was the President of St. Josephs School PTO. He took yearly trips fishing to Pittsburg, NH with his sons, Doug, Jr. and Dan. He was a member of the Plaistow Fish and Game Club. He loved riding the lawn mower to maintain the premises. Doug was a loving and spoiling father to his daughter, Maura, "Daddy's little girl" forever.Doug retired from National Grid, formerly Essex County Gas in Amesbury, MA, after 37 years of service. He was a friendly and a well-loved person by all. Always a smile on his face.As a husband and father there will always now be a piece of our heart missing. You are the best God could have given us. Rest now in Peace.Doug is survived by his loving wife, Maureen (Woidyla) Gove. Dedicated father to his children Doug, Jr. and his wife, Lisa Gove, Daniel and his wife Kristin Gove, and Maura Gove. Doug was a loving Grandpa to his granddaughters Amanda, Juliana, Meghan, and Keira Gove. He also leaves his special companion grand-dog Aijah. Doug was the son of the late Mildred and John Gove. He was 11 when his father died. Doug was loved by his stepfather, Ronald Prescott, who brought him up with his mom. Doug is survived by his brother Harvey and sister in-law, Lorraine Woidyla, as well as many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins. Doug was predeceased by his brother Stanley, and brother in-law Steven Woidyla.The family would like to thank the MGH Cancer Center, including Dr. Gao, Dr. McGovern, Roger, Amanda, Theresa in Oncology and Michael in Infusion.Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 4 to 7 p.m. Services with Catholic Funeral Rites will be offered Friday in the funeral home beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Childrens Hospital, or MGH Oncology. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com.

Salem - Olga A. (Gielazauskas) Boland, age 98, of Salem, NH, died Monday at the High Pointe House, Haverhill, MA.She was born in Salem, NH where she grew up, attended school, and graduated from Woodbury High School in 1943. She went on to Nursing School at St. Joseph's Hospital School where she graduated as a registered nurse in September 1949. She lived as a resident of Salem her entire life. Olga worked as a registered nurse at St. Joseph's Hospital and at Bon Secours/Holy Family Hospital for over 40 years. She also worked as a private nurse and volunteer nurse to support the community. Olga was an active member of Mary Queen of Peace Church in Salem supporting the church in many roles. She was also an active volunteer in Salem at the Salem Senior Center where she taught craft classes and supported Meals on Wheels. Olga was active in the Parent Teacher's Association (PTA) and the Women's Association of Salem Policemen's Wives. Olga was predeceased by a daughter Arlene Boland and her husband of 57 years Donald M. Boland. She is survived by daughter, Patricia O'Brien of Shrewsbury, MA; son, Capt. Donald J. Boland (USN) (Ret) and his wife, Dorothy of Jacksonville, FL; six grandchildren, D.J. and his wife, Kelly Boland of Jacksonville, FL, Michael O'Brien of Shrewsbury, MA, Commander Adam and his wife, Rebecca Boland (USN) of Norfolk, VA, Andrew O'Brien of Salem, NH, Commander Brian and his wife Rachel Boland (USN) currently assigned in Bahrain, and Colleen (O'Brien) Reese and her husband, Dave of Bear, DE. eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephewsCalling hours will be Saturday, May 18th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St, Salem, NH. The burial is private for the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Rockingham Nutrition & Meals on Wheels (Attn: RNMOW, 106 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833 or visit their website at https://rockinghammealsonwheels.org/donate/ To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.

Haverhill - Henry Anthony Pangione, "Hank", 79, of Haverhill, MA, peacefully passed away on May 11, 2024, at High Pointe House, surrounded by his loving family.Born on June 29, 1944, he was the son of the late Anthony J. and Antoinette (Marchese) Pangione.Hank was born and raised in Lawrence, MA, he graduated from Central Catholic in 1962, and attended Boston College, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in 1966. After college Hank proudly enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served on the U.S.S. Saratoga during the Vietnam War. He was an avid runner, running many road races and marathons, including the Boston Marathon. Hank was well-known in the running community and spread his love for running throughout his family. From 1981-2004 Hank taught Distributive Business education at the Greater Lawrence Technical High school, where he was well loved. He was known as "Mr. P", he was an amazing teacher and ran the school store. Throughout his teaching career he also worked as a real estate broker and prepared income tax returns for 50 years. Hank was hands on and would spend hours with his clients using a pencil and adding machine to do their taxes. Many of his tax clients became close friends and looked forward to seeing him every year.Hank enjoyed spending time at the beach, especially Bonita Beach, FL, and Salisbury Beach where he would enjoy steamer clams and his favorite beer, Pabst Blue Ribbon. Hank's greatest pride and joy was spending time with his grandchildren who referred to him as "Nanu". He cherished time with them and was part of their daily lives. Hank especially enjoyed picking up his youngest grandson Ryan from school for the last 12 years.Hank enjoyed riding motorcycles and was known for his unique handle bar mustache. He was a history buff and had great interest in Native American culture. Each summer, he visited Montana and volunteered as a trail guide at the Little Bighorn Battle Field National Monument. He had a great love for horses and horseback riding. He also had a horse named Rue who he loved and cared for. Hank enjoyed trips to the White Mountains, playing cards, watching the Boston Red Sox and the Green Bay Packers with his longtime companion Pauline Veilleux.Hank will be dearly missed and is survived by his brother, Anthony Pangione, his loving daughters, Courtney Dziadosz and her husband, John of Methuen, MA, and Amy Stiner of Lowell, MA; his long-time companion, Pauline Veilleux of Methuen, MA, as well as his beloved grandchildren, Liam King, Ryan King, Logan Stiner, Adreana Dziadosz, and Leia Dziadosz, and best friend of 50 years, Dominic Barbieri.Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, May 19, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cataudella Funeral Home, 126 Pleasant Valley Street, Methuen, MA. A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 12 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the M.S.P.C.A., Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, if you would like to send flowers you can contact Flowers By Steve in Haverhill, MA.

Andover - Charles E. Cassidy passed away peacefully on May 6, 2024 with family by his side. Chuck, as he was known to all, was born in Lawrence, MA on June 28, 1932, and lived nearly his entire life in South Lawrence, first on Abbot Street, and later on Beacon St. His parents, Thomas and Margaret (Ryan) Cassidy, both worked in the Lawrence textile mill. He attended St. Patrick's School and served as an altar boy. He worked at Mohegan Market, Canobie Lake Park, and Hampton Beach during his teen years. Immediately after graduating from Lawrence High School in 1949, Chuck and his friends Joe Finn and Wally Town enlisted in the Air Force. Joe and Chuck would become lifelong friends. Chuck spent four years as a radio operator, including deployments in Hawaii and Johnston Island in the Pacific as well as Montana. After returning, he attended Mass Radio School in Boston with the intention of joining the Merchant Marines. However, he soon met Adrienne Broggini, who would become his partner for life. They married on August 20, 1960 at St. Patrick's Church in Lawrence, MA. Their son, Chuck, was born the following year. Chuck senior took a job a Raytheon, first in Shawsheen and then in West Andover, where he worked for over 30 years, rising to the title of engineer in the environmental lab. He was honored to be involved in the development of the Patriot defense missile. Outside of work, Chuck became a mentor to many who benefitted from his eternally positive attitude and constructive advice. Chuck and Adrienne loved to spend summers at Seabrook Beach and returned to Lake George each year to celebrate their wedding anniversary. After retirement, they spent winters in Sarasota, FL, and travelled to many places across the United States and Europe. Serenity, love, and gratitude radiated from him until the very end. Having lost the love of his life only seven weeks earlier, he was ready to be reunited. Chuck was the beloved husband of the late Adrienne (Broggini) Cassidy; father of Dr. Chuck Cassidy, MD and father-in-law of Dianne King Cassidy of Natick, MA; grandfather of Ryan and Caroline Cassidy; uncle of Gary and Mary Jo Cassidy (of Seattle), Bill and Barbara Cassidy (of Portsmouth, NH), and Terry and Chris Cassidy (of Sarasota, FL); and brother of the late Thomas Cassidy, Robert Cassidy, and Elaine Najuch, and brother-in-law of Bea (Mell) Cassidy and the late Mike Najuch. The family would like to thank Tracy Salehi, Clinical Nurse at MGB, for her kindness over the years, as well as the talented and compassionate doctors and nurses at Tufts Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Tufts Medical Center. Online donations can be made by visiting this website: https://giving.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/give.A gathering at 3:30 p.m. followed by a service at 4 p.m. will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at Breen Funeral Home, 35 Merrimack St. North Andover, MA 01845. For online condolences and other information, please visit us at www.breenfuneralhome.com.

Clearwater - William F. ('Bill') Gallant, age 83, of Clearwater, FL and formerly of Lawrence, MA, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 83.Bill is survived by his partner of 35 years, Cathy Raschella of Clearwater, FL; his daughter, Kerri Bouchard Popp and her husband, Steve Popp of Derry, NH; his three sons: William F. (Bill) Gallant II and his wife, Cara Gallant, of Lawrence, MA., Gregory J. Gallant and his wife, Melissa Gallant of Salem, NH., and Christopher M. Gallant and his wife, Michelle Gallant, of Melrose, MA; his daughter-in-law, Erica Raschella Cook of Haverhill, MA and her husband, Chad Cook; and his grandchildren (Caitlyn, Crystal, Cassandra, Melody, Gregory Jr., Monica, Gabriella, Sophia, Victor, Isabella, and Ashley), and great-grandchildren.Bill was born in 1940, Lawrence, MA to Esther (Myers) Gallant. He was the brother of Robert L. Gallant and his wife Brenda Gallant of Indianapolis, IN and John ("Jack") Gallant (deceased), of La Crescenta, CA, uncle to many beloved nieces and nephews and leaves behind countless friends across the country. Bill graduated St. Augustine's in Tower Hill and then Central Catholic High School in 1958 with a full scholarship to Southern Illinois University (SIU). After returning home to work and take care of his mother, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy and was a very proud sailor on the U.S.S. Edisto, including to a tour to Antarctica, which had him stationed in Christchurch, New Zealand.Bill was an avid outdoorsman and athlete. After making the All-Star team in high-school and being on the diving team, earning a scholarship for football to SIU, Bill became an avid jogger for the rest of his life. Bill was also an avid hunter and fisher his entire life, and cherished his time playing competitive softball, basketball, and taking up hiking, swimming, snow-shoeing and scuba diving throughout his life. A doting father, Bill was also very involved in the athletics of his children, often coaching and/or mentoring their sports teams. Bill was an active participant at the Knights of Columbus in Andover, MA for many years, becoming a Grand Knight, and participating in charitable events and social events, including being a part of the 'Adventurers Club' Annual Trip which took Bill white-water rafting amongst other challenging physical endeavors.After briefly serving as a reserve police officer, Bill spent over 30 years in the insurance industry, eventually retiring when Bill focused on traveling the country with Cathy in their RV and eventually moving to Clearwater, FL, to spend time kayaking, rollerblading, and again enjoying the outdoors together. Bill's most recent outdoor passion was metal detecting; contributing countless hours to searching for lost jewelry and family heirlooms of others.A larger-than-life presence, Bill will be greatly missed by all of his friends and family.

Andover - Joan C Hegarty, born April 13th, 1935, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family the evening of May 6th, 2024 in Haverhill, MA, at the age of 89 (32,531 days).Joan was born in Methuen and raised in Haverhill in a farmhouse right on the New Hampshire border where she could see the northern lights from her bedroom window as a child.She received an undergraduate degree in political science from Merrimack College, Class 1957 and attended Boston College and Johns Hopkins Universities obtaining additional degrees as well as her real estate license later on. She also taught political science at the high school and university levels.Joan was the daughter of the late Gertrude (Puchtler) and Joseph Chechowitz and is survived by her devoted and caring son, Dan of Alexandria, VA, multiple nephews, nieces and extended family. Joan was predeceased by her her devoted husband of 43 years, Bill, with whom she attended both Merrimack College and Johns Hopkins University.Joan was a lifelong New Englander, having traveled only to realize that New England area is her true home.She was a voracious reader (sometimes a book a day as a kid) and very plugged into the world around her.Joan was dignified, warm, charming, independent, and equally caring to all regardless of family connection, status, age or any other quality. In her later life "Aunt Joan" became a endearing moniker.In the 1960s, while at BC, she compiled copious voting registrations and records from multiple towns as part of a graduate school thesis, created and calculated results.....by hand.....traveling to painstakingly retrieve records from various town halls and libraries all over eastern Massachusetts.Although she appreciated finer things, she lived a very real and modest daily life; never feeling entitled and was easily comfortable at a 5 star restaurant one night and a 5 Guys the next. She instinctively wasted nothing which gave her an air of gratitude. Upon being offered the option to put a handicapped placard in her car at an age well past 80, she replied "No, that would be cheating."Joan was spiritual, faithful, down to earth and grounded, appreciating social justice elements such as women's rights and the environmental movements decades ahead of their widespread acceptance and popularity.Joan will lay to rest with her husband Bill at the Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. Their love was an inspiration to all who witnessed it, a testament to the enduring power of partnership and devotion.Visiting hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at Conte Funeral Home in North Andover, 17 Third St., North Andover MA 01845, with memorial Mass at St. Michael's in N. Andover 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 20, and burial to follow as well as celebration of life in the church hall later that afternoon. All are welcome to come and celebrate Joan's life. For online condolences please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.

Hampstead - George James Folopoulos, 91, of Hampstead, NH, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.George was born on February 22, 1933, in Athens, Greece, the oldest of four children to the late Stamitoula and Dimitrius Folopoulos. He lived in Greece where he went to school and learned to be a tool and die maker. George joined the Merchant Marines in 1951, after traveling the world he then ported in New York Harbor in the fall of 1955 where he met distant relatives from Haverhill, MA. He decided to stay in the United States, where he met and married his first wife, the late Irene Kitsopoulos of Haverhill in 1956. George and Irene lived in Haverhill and had three kids. While raising a family, George attended night classes and gained his U.S. citizenship in 1961 while also starting a career as a tool and die maker at Merrimack Spool and Die. Over the years, he worked at Western Electric, Raytheon, and Scully Signal where he retired at 89-years-old. After spending twenty years in the Navy Reserves and being highly skilled, George was called into active duty during Desert Storm at 56-years-old. George remarried in 1974 to the late Anna DiNatale and lived together in Methuen, MA for over 40 years. George loved history, travelling, learning different languages, and experiencing different cultures and cuisines. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, making wine, and had a thirst for knowledge, always reading his sets of encyclopedias.George will be deeply missed by his sister, Roula Folopoulos and sister in-law, Hara Folopoulos along with many nieces and nephews in Athens, Greece; his three children, Christos and his late wife Dawn Folopoulos, James and his wife Martha Folopoulos, Stamie and her husband Guy Guerra; his three stepchildren, Donna and her husband, William Labombard, Deborah DiNatale, and Richard DiNatale; his five grandchildren, George and his wife Veronica Folopoulos, John and his wife Nicole Folopoulos, Sam and his wife Lucy Folopoulos, Mark and his wife Michelle Folopoulos, Elizabeth and her husband, Peter Tentas; eight great-grandchildren, Anita, George, Joseph, Holly, Maximos, Loukas, Sophia and Callie.Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 18, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Services will begin at 12 p.m. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com.

Andover, Gloucester - Mr. Warren R. Stone, a resident of Gloucester and Andover and beloved husband of Virginia Lee (Crist) Stone, passed away at the Beverly Hospital in Beverly, MA on Sunday morning, April 28, 2024. He was 91 years old.Born in New Haven, CT, Warren was the beloved son of the late Harry H. and Mary (Dubin) Stone.He was a graduate of The Hopkins School and of Harvard University, Class of 1954. Warren was the Chief Executive Officer for Addison Wesley Publications in Reading, Massachusetts, for many years.Besides his wife, Virginia Lee, Warren is survived by his sister, Linda Stone Kaplan and nephews; Dr. Andrew Stone Kaplan and Dr. Jeffrey Stone Kaplan.Funeral Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home of Andover. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.

Andover - Catherine Newell Briggs, 97, of Andover passed away February 20, 2024. She was born in Lawrence, the youngest of three children to Henry Newell and Catherine Collins Newell. Catherine graduated from Lawrence High School in 1943 and UNH in 1947.Catherine married Harry Briggs in 1948 and they lived in Methuen until his retirement in 1988, when they moved to Windham NH (summer) and Hernando FL (winter), playing golf, socializing with friends, and enjoying life. Together they raised three sons, Harry III, David, and Robert.Catherine learned golf after marriage and quickly excelled, winning two Apple Tree (Lowell City) championships along with multiple tournaments, both statewide and club level, mostly at Indian Ridge and Vesper CC. Whether the game was golf, tennis, swimming, or cards, Catherine played to win.Catherine will be remembered for her humor, her faith, and her devotion to her family.Catherine is survived by her son, Harry Briggs III and his wife, Jone Pearce of Irvine CA, grandchildren, Maggie and David, and great grandchildren Penelope and Oliver Korones; son, David Briggs and his husband, John McCormack of New York City; son, Robert and grandchildren, Victoria and Xavier Briggs of Andover MA.Catherine was preceded in death by her beloved husband Harry, her brother Edward Newell, and her sister, Mary Johnson.

Seabrook - Ronald D."Ron" Barg passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.Ronald was born April 3, 1937 in Park Rapids Minnesota to the late Dick and Ida (Twidt) Barg. Ron attended local schools in Park Rapids and, because of his red hair, was known as "Big Red" to his friends and fellow football teammates. He grew up on his family's farm and spent many summers working at resorts near Lake Itasca State Park.Ronald left Minnesota after high school to join the U.S. Navy. After his service, he attended Boston College, where he met his future wife Joyce after being set up with her on their first date-a Boston College football game. Ronald spent many years serving in the U.S. Naval Reserves. He worked as an accountant for First National Bank, St. Mary Church in Lawrence, MA, the Andover Inn and later in his own private practice. Ron was very active, along with his family, at St. Augustine Church in Lawrence, MA, serving on the finance committee and as a lector.Ronald enjoyed summers at Seabrook Beach with his family and eventually retired there. He was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish.Ron was a wonderful husband, dad and papa who loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved the Red Sox, the Patriots, and of course the Boston College Eagles and was a devoted fan up until the end. His family was blessed to have had so many fond memories such as fun family dinners, cookouts and St. Patrick's Day celebrations together with him. A devoted Catholic, Ronald led by quiet example and showed us all the beauty of faith, commitment, love, the importance of family and he left the legacy of a life well lived.Ron was proud of his kids and grandkids many accomplishments and always took an interest in their endeavors and was so supportive. Ronald and his wife, Joyce would have celebrated 54 years of marriage in June.Ron is survived by his wife, Joyce Barg, his daughters, Cindy (Bill) Brooks and Carolyn Winter, his brother, Jerry Barg of Minneapolis, MN, his loving sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Nancy and Patrick Cyr who visited faithfully each week, his sister-in-law Colleen and brother-in-law, Mark Mitchell, his grandchildren Justin (Jennifer) Oliverio, Dalton and Mason Giannelli, Corinne (Kevin) Kaneb, Jocelyne, Nicholas, and Mary Winter and his great-granddaughters, Rylee Rae Oliverio, Mariana, Estrella, and Racquel Kaneb and several nieces and nephews and family members.In addition to his parents, Ronald was predeceased by his sister Elmina Pressnalle, grandson Corey Oliverio, and his dear in-laws, Cecile Cookson, Robert & Peggy Cookson, Ig Santoro, Carol Cookson, Anne McCarthy, and Roland Cookson.Visiting hours will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Burial will follow in the St. Mary's Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Lawrence, MA with military honors.Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Ronald's memorial website, sign his tribute wall or for more information.

Northborough - Jean H. Allen, 87, of Northborough, MA passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024.All services are private and under the care of Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough, MA 01532.