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Mary "Joan" (Corey) Tindle

Mary "Joan" (Corey) Tindle

Jan 4, 2025

Mary “Joan” (Corey) Tindle, aged 90, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She is survived by her son, Doug and his wife, Julie of Milton, Georgia and her daughter-in-law, Joanne Tindle of Salisbury. She was a loving grandmother to Robert and wife, Kayla, William and wife, Kristina, Michael, Jack, George and Lauren; and great-grandmother to Stella, Lillian...

Cecilia A Jameson

Cecilia A Jameson

Jan 4, 2025

Cecilia (Ritchie) Jameson, age 86, passed peacefully at her home in Haverhill, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of Richard J. Jameson, with whom she had been married for 63 years. 

Born in Haverhill, November 12, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Napoleon Ritchie and Lucille (Valente) Ritchie and was a graduate of...

Margaret A. Gynan

Margaret A. Gynan

Jan 4, 2025

Margaret A. Gynan, age 66, of Brentwood, NH, passed peacefully at the Rockingham County Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. 

Born in Newburyport, July 16, 1958, “Peggy” as she was known by many, was one of two daughters of the late Nicholas and Doris N. (LaPierre) Gynan, and was a graduate of Winnacunnet High School, Class of 1976, then went on...

Dorothy Diane Germanowski

Dorothy Diane Germanowski

Jan 4, 2025

Dorothy Diane Germanowski (known to all as, “Diane”) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday afternoon, surrounded by family members. She succumbed to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s.  

Diane was an interior designer and taught History at Salem State College. She also was a top selling realtor for over 20 years, selling many homes in the Amesbury/Newburyport and Southern...

Wayne E Gardner

Wayne E Gardner

Dec 31, 2024

Wayne Gardner, 78, of Amesbury, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 31. 2024. 

Wayne was born in Amesbury to Raymond A. Gardner and Zelma F. (Slye) Gardner. The family moved to Newburyport where he grew up and attended the Kelley School and Newburyport High. He served 6 years in the U.S Coast Guard and upon discharge accepted a...

David James Powers

David James Powers

Dec 31, 2024

David James “Dave” Powers’ Story 

David James “Dave” Powers, 65, of Kingston, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dave was born on November 28, 1959, in Bath, Maine. 

David shared 35 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Debra Friede Powers. He was predeceased by his parents, George H. Powers and Ferne Ellen (Harriman)...

Dennis J. Guilmette

Dennis J. Guilmette

Dec 27, 2024

It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis J. Guilmette, age 59, of Salisbury, formerly of Amesbury, who passed on Friday, December 27, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Lisa J. Guilmette and they have been each others best friends for forty years. 

Born in Amesbury, April 6, 1965, Dennis...

Curtis L. Gerrish

Curtis L. Gerrish

Dec 20, 2024

Curt Gerrish, 88

Rochester Electronics, CEO

Philanthropist 

 

Newburyport native Curt Gerrish, founder and CEO of Rochester Electronics, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20 at the age of 88.

Born at Anna Jaques Hospital on August 14, 1936, Curt lived in Newburyport for the first 28 years of his life before eventually settling in Ipswich, where he lived for 24 years with...

Barbara B. (Connell) Brodie

Barbara B. (Connell) Brodie

Dec 19, 2024

Barbara B. (Connell) Brodie, age 100, longtime resident of Merrimac, MA, passed peacefully at her home in Merrimac on December 19, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman H. Brodie.   

Born in Haverhill, MA on March 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Minnie (Moses) Connell. She was a faithful Catholic and a member...

Kenneth C. Ray

Kenneth C. Ray

Dec 18, 2024

Kenneth C. Ray Sr., of Plaistow, NH, age 88, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Lawrence General Hospital. He was the devoted husband of 37 years, to his wife Marlene F. (Marchand) Ray. 

Born in Haverhill, MA on June 8, 1936, he was the son of James C. Ray Jr. and Irene Ray of Haverhill, MA. 

Kenneth was a...

Demetra (Rozantes) Monson

Demetra (Rozantes) Monson

Dec 16, 2024

Demetra (Rozantes) Monson, age 93, longtime resident of Newburyport, passed peacefully at her home in Newburyport, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Edwin Monson, who passed on February 12, 2010.

Born in Boston, July 24, 1931, she was one of four children of immigrant parents from Greece, Peter and Helen (Kontes) Rozantes. 

Demetra had worked as a...

Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson

Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson

Dec 13, 2024

Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson, 89, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Beloved Stepmother, Passes Away

Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson, 89, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. A woman of unwavering faith, Nancy’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and devotion to God and family.

Born on February 2, 1935, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Nancy lived her life...

Beverly June (Blunt) Weir

Beverly June (Blunt) Weir

Dec 11, 2024

Beverly (Blunt) Weir, born June 28, 1937, died on December 11, 2024 at the age of 87.

She was born and lived her entire life in Newburyport. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Exilda Blunt. 

She is survived by her son, Hugh Weir, Jr. and his wife Denise; son-in-law, John Miller; daughter-in-law, Karin Weir; sisters, Harriet Sanuk and Suzanne...

Mary Anne Basque

Mary Anne Basque

Dec 11, 2024

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, Mary Anne Basque on December 11, 2024 at the Boston Medical Center following a brief illness. She was 65 years old. Mary Anne was born in Amesbury on December 16, 1958 to Alexander and Jean (Carden) Basque. She graduated from Amesbury High School in 1977 and worked at...

Louis F. Apicella

Louis F. Apicella

Dec 9, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis F. Apicella, known affectionately as “Cookie,” on December 9, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on May 23, 1941, Louis was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

 Louis was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean Apicella...

Terry “Tut” Anne Murphy

Terry “Tut” Anne Murphy

Dec 9, 2024

Terry “Tut” Anne Murphy, age 63, of Hampton, NH, passed in her sleep in the comfort of her home on December 9, 2024.

Born in Amesbury, MA, on June 13, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John P. Murphy and Louise (Bibeau) Murphy. 

Terry earned an Associates Degree in Human Services from Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, beginning a...

Arthur Joseph Cote

Arthur Joseph Cote

Dec 6, 2024

Newburyport - Arthur Joseph Cote, 94, of Newburyport MA, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1930, to Joseph and Cora (Laliberte) Cote. He grew up in the south end along with his twin brother George and sisters Lorraine, Loretta and Diana.  

 Arthur was proud to serve his country in the US Army and Air...

Paul Joseph D'Orazio

Paul Joseph D'Orazio

Dec 5, 2024

Paul Joseph D’Orazio

February 15, 1939 – December 5, 2024

Paul Joseph D’Orazio, 85, of West Newbury, MA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Port Healthcare in Newburyport, MA.  Born in 1939, Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many.

He is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-two years, Suzanne D’Orazio of West...

Lawrence W. (Sarge) Hardy

Lawrence W. (Sarge) Hardy

Dec 5, 2024

Lawrence W. (Sarge) Hardy, 90, of Merrimac, died peacefully at High Point House in Haverhill on December 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 9, 1934, in Little Deer Isle, ME, the son of the late Maurice and Ruby (Snowman) Hardy. Lawrence relocated to Merrimac upon the re-marriage of his mother to George Sewell. 

He attended school in...

Raymond Norman Hackett

Raymond Norman Hackett

Dec 5, 2024

Raymond N. Hackett, age 85, of Groveland, MA, passed early Thursday morning, December 5, 2024, at Penacook Place Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 67 years, to his wife Donna M. (Marchand) Hackett. 

Born in Haverhill, MA on November 17, 1939, he was the son of the late John Hackett and Marion (Maddocks) Hackett.

 For...

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