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Elsie M. (Gurney) Colloten

Elsie M. (Gurney) Colloten

Feb 13, 2024

Elsie May (Gurney) Colloten, 92, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Calsey House, Amesbury, on February, 13, 2024. She was born in Brockton, MA on July 10, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Lester and Effie (Somers) Gurney. She was raised and educated in Amesbury, MA and was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1949....

None Carla Pickard

None Carla Pickard

Feb 13, 2024

Carla Pickard (53) of Amesbury died unexpectedly at her home due to natural causes on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Carla’s biggest joy in her life that gave her the most fulfillment and sense of accomplishment was being a stay-at-home mom to her two children Kyle, 18, and Ava Cardone, 16. She relished teaching them about raising monarch butterflies,...

Elizabeth B. Carey

Elizabeth B. Carey

Feb 11, 2024

Elizabeth Barnes Carey “Bess” died peacefully at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA on February 11, 2024. A few days before her death, Bess enjoyed many visits from her family and close friends. Bess attended Wheaton College (MA) and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University. Bess had many friends of all ages, a wonderful sense of humor and...

Deborah A. Knight

Deborah A. Knight

Feb 6, 2024

Deborah Ann Knight, age 84, of Newburyport, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 following a long battle with cancer that barely dimmed her spirits. Surrounded by her loving family, she spent her final few days as she lived her entire life, exuding love, gratitude, and optimism. She was predeceased by her husband of more than...

Rosa Virginia Cruz

Rosa Virginia Cruz

Feb 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Rosa Virginia Cruz. Rosa left us unexpectedly the evening of Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. Rosa was one of the smartest people we have ever known. Graduating from Haverhill High School class of 1998. While in High School, Rosa was involved in a Mock Trial Tournament and won...

Arlelne (Henry) Hartford

Arlelne (Henry) Hartford

Feb 5, 2024

Arlene Hartford (Henry), 95, of Plaistow, NH formerly of Merrimac, MA, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2024 at Hannah Dustin Nursing Home. She was born on September 1, 1928 in Merrimac, MA to Camille and Beatrice Henry where she lived for the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Merrimac High School in 1945. After...

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball

Feb 4, 2024

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball passed away peacefully in Newburyport, MA on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her husband Jeff; a daughter, Heather L. Tarantino and her husband, Paul of Holden; two sons, Sean S. Kimball and his wife Jennifer of Hopkinton and Darin P. Kimball and his wife Sara of Boxborough; eight...

Jr. Reginald P. Brown

Jr. Reginald P. Brown

Feb 4, 2024

Reggie, as he was known to family and friends, passed on to the other side, late Sunday evening, February 4, 2024, hoping to reunite with his loved ones, especially his sons Jason and Brian and granddaughter, Jessica. Reggie was born in Newburyport on August 15, 1948 to Reginald P. Brown Sr. and Sarah L. (Gould) Brown and attended...

Steven E. Archambault

Steven E. Archambault

Feb 2, 2024

Steven E. Archambault, age 79, of Haverhill, passed Friday morning, February 2, 2024, in the peaceful surroundings of the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, with his son at his side. Born in Haverhill, July 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Calvin and Olive (Smith) Archambault, and was a graduate of Haverhill High School. Several...

William C. Lasala

William C. Lasala

Feb 2, 2024

William C. LaSala, age 76, of West Newbury, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Sheryl (Doherty) LaSala, with whom he has shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Winthrop, July 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Carmine LaSala and Barbara (Lane/LaSala)...

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum

Jan 31, 2024

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum, age 83, of Bolton, MA, formerly of West Newbury, passed peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Woodsum, who passed on March 22, 1974. Born in Clinton, MA, April 8,...

Ricky F. George

Ricky F. George

Jan 27, 2024

July 17, 1961 - January 27, 2024 Ricky F. George, 62, of Amesbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 with his family by his side at Anna Jaques Hospital. He is now at rest after a long, ongoing battle with his health. Ricky was the beloved husband of the late Dawn E. Fuller George who passed...

Frances E. (Warburton) Vachon

Frances E. (Warburton) Vachon

Jan 24, 2024

Frances E. (Warburton) Vachon, age 94, lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed peacefully at Penacook Place Nursing Home early Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024. She was the devoted wife of the late Borden T. Vachon, who passed on August 16, 2000. Born in Haverhill, October 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cecile R. and Florence G....

Joyce A. (Cuddy) Lyon

Joyce A. (Cuddy) Lyon

Jan 24, 2024

Merrimac - Joyce Ann (Cuddy) Lyon, 87, of Merrimac, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Born in Lawrence, Joyce was the proud daughter of the late George Francis Cuddy and Helen Theresa Riley. She was raised in North Andover where she graduated from Johnson High School in 1954 and Merrimack College in 1958 with a Bachelor of Arts...

Larry D. Vynorius

Larry D. Vynorius

Jan 24, 2024

December 19, 1956 – January 24, 2024 Merrimac – Larry D. Vynorius, age 67, died peacefully Wednesday morning, January 24, 2024, at his home after a courageous struggle with cancer. He was the husband of 20 years to Bonnie (Benjamin) Vynorius. Born in Newburyport, on December 19, 1956, he was the son of the late William J. and...

Ann Jane (Ferguson) Grant

Ann Jane (Ferguson) Grant

Jan 22, 2024

Ann Jane (Ferguson) Grant, 89, beloved wife of the Late Frederick W. Grant, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 22, 2024 after a long illness. A long time resident of Merrimac and later Groveland, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Irene (Hickey) Ferguson. Ann worked for many years at Western Electric, remaining...

Mary Jane Brooks

Mary Jane Brooks

Jan 21, 2024

Mary J. Brooks (1938 – 2024) Mary Jane Brooks, 85, of Newburyport, MA, passed away on January 21, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family at home. Mary was born on March 12, 1938, in Apollo, PA, the eldest daughter of Margaret (Pitoniak) and Joseph Naybor. She graduated from Bel Avon High School...

Patricia Lee (Creasey) Simmons

Patricia Lee (Creasey) Simmons

Jan 16, 2024

Patricia Lee (Creasey) Simmons, age 73, lifelong Amesbury resident, passed suddenly at Lahey Clinic, Burlington, on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She was the devoted wife of James E. Simmons, Jr., having been married and shared a lifelong love of 44 years. Born in Amesbury, July 24, 1950, she was one of five...

Helen (Galuska) Braman

Helen (Galuska) Braman

Jan 13, 2024

Helen (Galuska) Braman, just two days shy of her 104th birthday, passed peacefully on Saturday morning, January 13, 2024 at Avita of Newburyport Assisted Living Center, surrounded by her loving family. she was the devoted wife of her husband, William P. Braman who passed on August 18, 2002. Born in Fall River, MA on January 15, 1920, she...

John J. Higgins

John J. Higgins

Jan 13, 2024

John J. Higgins, age 28, of Haverhill, MA, passed away at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill, early Saturday morning, January 13, 2024. He was born in Haverhill on September 23, 1995, son of Peter Loring and Sherry West. John was so proud of earning his diploma and was always ready to work where ever he was needed. He...

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