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Linda Lee Marshall

Linda Lee Marshall

Nov 17, 2024

Linda Lee Marshall, 72, of Merrimac, passed away peacefully on November 17th, surrounded by her loving family at High Pointe House in Haverhill. Born on February 28th, 1952 to parents Earle and Lorraine Marshall, Linda lived a life full of creativity, love, and devotion to her family and passions. She was the cherished wife of Jon Behrens and...

Diana F. Packer

Diana F. Packer

Nov 15, 2024

Diana F. Packer, aged 89, and resident of Newburyort, MA, died on November 15, 2024 from complications stemming from heart failure. Born on May 20, 1935 in Mystic Connecticut, she was the daughter of the late Ralph F. and Veronica Packer. She attended Robert E. Fitch High School and graduated from Connecticut College for Women in 1957. She...

Maxine S. (Hertel) Steeves

Maxine S. (Hertel) Steeves

Nov 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Maxine S. (Hertel) Steeves age 95, longtime resident of Newburyport, a woman of strength, wisdom and grace, she passed peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Maxine was the devoted wife and partner of Rev. Bertrand H. Steeves for 68 wonderful years. She will be forever cherished and...

Irene Sophie Plouff

Irene Sophie Plouff

Nov 11, 2024

Newburyport - Irene S. (Lysik) Plouff, of Newburyport, MA, passed away peacefully in Newmarket, New Hampshire on November 11, 2024, at the age of 96.  

She was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts on January 4, 1928. Irene was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, known for her kindness, compassion and remarkable sense of humor. Irene was predeceased by husband Raymond...

Jerry Clifford Lischke

Jerry Clifford Lischke

Nov 7, 2024

Jerry C. Lischke, 81 July 13, 1943 – November 7, 2024 NEWBURYPORT – Jerry Clifford Lischke passed away gently at home in the warm embrace of his family on Thursday afternoon. Jerry was born in New Rochelle, NY to Franklin and Martha Taylor Lischke, and raised in Ridgefield, CT. His love of cars kicked in at an early...

Richard Paul Dole

Richard Paul Dole

Nov 6, 2024

Richard P. Dole, age 67, longtime resident of West Newbury, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning at Anna Jaques Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of Rebecca Colby Dole, having been married for 40 years. Born in Boston, January 23, 1957, he was one of four children of the late George and Patricia (Henchey)...

Robert F. Tindle, Jr.

Robert F. Tindle, Jr.

Nov 5, 2024

Robert F. Tindle Jr., aged 65, was a lifelong resident of Salisbury who passed away in his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with Pancreatic Neuroendocrine metastatic cancer on November 05, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Joanne Tindle. Together, Bob and Joanne started an earth moving and trucking company...

Tiffany Woods (Boccuzzo) Terrazzano

Tiffany Woods (Boccuzzo) Terrazzano

Nov 4, 2024

Tiffany Woods (Boccuzzo) Terrazzano August 9, 1973-November 4, 2024 “The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long.” Tiffany, of Boston, MA and Delray Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024. We will always hear her joyful laughter in our hearts and minds and remember her beauty, sense of humor, giving spirit, and sincere,...

Joan (Joanie) Carol Graham

Joan (Joanie) Carol Graham

Nov 4, 2024

Joan (Joanie) Carol Graham Beloved Sister, Aunt and Great Aunt On November 4, 2024 the angels came to reunite our beloved sister, Joan Graham, with her parents in heaven while surrounded by her family. She was our “special angel” born to Beverly (Harte) and William F. Graham Jr. on October 27, 1962. She was born with Down Syndrome....

John Leonard Bachelder

John Leonard Bachelder

Nov 3, 2024

John Leonard Bachelder (Len, Lenny, Dad, Grandpa, Grandpapa) was released to Eternal Rest on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Masconomet Health Center, in Topsfield, surrounded by the love of his family. Len was born on August 31, 1936, to Keith and Doris (Sargent) Bachelder in Salem, Massachusetts. He attended Brooks Country Day school as an adolescent, but really...

John Edward Stewart, Jr.

John Edward Stewart, Jr.

Oct 24, 2024

John E. Stewart, Jr., age 70, life-long resident of Merrimac, passed on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, surrounded by his wife & loving family. He was the husband of Carol A. (Bisson) Stewart, and had been married to his devoted Carol for 21 years. Born in Kittery, Maine, November 19, 1953, he was one...

Demetrius Dee E. Cap

Demetrius Dee E. Cap

Oct 22, 2024

Demetrius "Dee" E. Cap May 3, 1947 October 22, 2024 Demetrius “Dee” E. Cap passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A longtime resident of Newburyport, Dee was a familiar face around Newburyport, walking his little dachshund pal, Titan, through downtown and along the waterfront, greeting friends and strangers alike with “How lucky are we to live...

Dawn A. (Piecewicz) Lysik

Dawn A. (Piecewicz) Lysik

Oct 22, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dawn Ann (Piecewicz ) Lysik, age 80, of Amesbury, MA, who peacefully departed on October 22, 2024, at Anna Jaques Hospital. Dawn was born in Newburyport, MA on April 15, 1944, to the late Frank J. and Annie Marion (Knight) Piecewicz. Dawn worked in the Telecom industry before retiring...

Kenneth Gray

Kenneth Gray

Oct 22, 2024

Ken Gray passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 74. Ken was a beloved figure in his community and family. He grew up in Reading, MA, where he met the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Donna (Adams). The couple settled in Andover, raising their four children: Jannette Kirby and her husband...

Bernard E. McPhail, Jr.

Bernard E. McPhail, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

Bernard (Ben) E. McPhail Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, October 19th with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Newburyport, Ben was the son of Rachel (Cutter) McPhail and Bernard McPhail Sr. He was a graduate of Newburyport High School and Salem State College. After College, he joined the US Navy...

Shirley E. (Frye) Guilford

Shirley E. (Frye) Guilford

Oct 18, 2024

Shirley E. (Frye) Guilford, age 90, lifelong resident of West Newbury, MA, passed on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Anna Jaques Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was the devoted wife of 63 years to the late Bernard L. Guilford, Jr., who passed in 2013. Born in West Newbury, June 14, 1934, she was the...

Kelley Jean Baker

Kelley Jean Baker

Oct 17, 2024

Kelley Jean Baker, 57 of Newburyport, Ma., passed away on Thursday, October 17th in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Kelley was born in Melrose, Ma., and graduated from Saugus High School’s Extension Program. In her younger days, she enjoyed fishing down Plum Island with her father and siblings, horseback riding, and spending time at...

Sharon Ann (Bates) Walsh

Sharon Ann (Bates) Walsh

Oct 16, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann (Bates) Walsh, age 78, of Newburyport, on October 16, 2024, at AdviniaCare Nursing Home in Newburyport. Sharon passed peacefully after struggling with Alzheimer’s for ten years. Sharon was born in Quincy, MA on March 31, 1946, to the late Harold James Bates and Rachel Marie...

Barbara J. Owen

Barbara J. Owen

Oct 14, 2024

Barbara J. Owen, a longtime resident of Newburyport and a national and international authority on the history and music of the pipe organ, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Ms. Owen received her Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College in 1955, and her Master of Music degree in musicology from...

George Robert (Bob) Sanborn

George Robert (Bob) Sanborn

Oct 13, 2024

George R. “Bob” Sanborn, age 96, lifelong resident of Salisbury, passed peacefully in his home in the presence of his daughter Cindy, on Sunday evening, October 13, 2024. He was the loving husband of Betty, who passed in April, having been married 73 years. Born in Amesbury on September 29, 1928, he was one of three children of...

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