OBITUARIES

Elizabeth A. (Morse) Currier
Feb 16, 2024
Elizabeth A. (Morse) Currier age 82, longtime resident of South Hampton, and former resident of Amesbury as well, passed at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill on Friday, February 16, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald F. Currier, who passed on March 13, 2013. Born in Amesbury,...

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
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
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
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
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
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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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
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
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....

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...

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...

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
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
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...

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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