Obituaries

Nov 26, 2014

WEYMOUTH - Robert M. Reddish of Weymouth passed on November 25, 2014. Born in 1941, Robert was known for his charm and charisma. He loved spending time with friends and enjoyed fishing, music, golf and fast cars. Robert was an entrepreneur and salesman who started his own successful business. He lived in Hingham and Franklin, was married twice and...

Nov 25, 2014

NORTH CONWAY, NH: Ruby E. (Davis) LaPlante, 85, formerly of Plaistow, passed away on November 25, 2014 at Genesis Mineral Springs. Mrs. LaPlante was the wife of Alfred E. LaPlante.

Born in Haverhill on March 31, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Harold G. and Ada F. (Mason) Davis.

Ruby attended Atkinson Academy...

Nov 22, 2014

HAVERHILL - Elaine Morrow, 79, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully in her home, Saturday, November 22, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 14, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Dora (Legault) Cerasuolo. She was educated in the Haverhill School System. Elaine retired as a state employee, but continued...

Nov 18, 2014

HAVERHILL - Evangelos Lazarakis, 68, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully in his home, on Tuesday, November 18, 2014, surrounded by his loving family.

Evangelos was born in Ierax Lakonia, Greece on July 12, 1946, youngest of seven children of Konstantinos and Eugenia Lazarakis. Raised in Greece, he traveled the world working on cruise ships and also...

Nov 18, 2014

Haverhill: William J. "Bill" Biggart, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2014 at Holy Family Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Saugus on April 21, 1931 the son of the late Francis and Eva (McLaughlin) Biggart.

Bill graduated from Lynn Trade School, Class of 1949. His career as a...

Nov 16, 2014

HAVERHILL - Dianne (Crowley) Sawyer, 71, of Winter Garden, FL, formerly of Bradford, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2014 in Florida.

Dianne was born in Haverhill on September 18, 1943, beloved daughter of the late Francis and Evelyn (Sturtevant) Crowley. She was raised in Bradford and educated at Sacred Hearts School and Haverhill High School Class...

Nov 15, 2014

LANCASTER - Doris R. Whitten passed away on November 15 at the Concord Health Care Center, Concord, MA.

She was born in Geneva, New York on December 27th, 1931 to Homer & Ruth (Sheridan) Burritt. Doris was one of four siblings and the youngest of three sisters. Her father operated one of the largest farms in New...

Nov 13, 2014

METHUEN: Warren T. McGlew, 58, passed away on November 13, 2014 at Brigham & Women's Hospital after an eight month battle with brain cancer. Warren was a long time resident of Haverhill, and was born on October 3, 1956 to Samuel McGlew and Carol Libbey.

Warren is survived by his wife, Cindy McGlew; his four children, James...

Nov 12, 2014

Jeffrey, 49 passed away after a brief illness on November 12, 2014 with family by his side.

He was born in Malden, Mass. (he jokingly thought he was adopted because he was the only child not born in Melrose). He grew up and went to school in Wakefield, Mass and moved to New Hampshire.

Jeff...

Nov 8, 2014

NEWBURYPORT: Cynthia B. Fitts, 65, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2014 at Anna Jacques Hospital following a long illness.

Born in Haverhill on January 29, 1949, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte (Britton) Fitts.

Cynthia graduated from Pentucket Regional High School, Class of 1967, and continued her studies at Northern...

Nov 7, 2014

ANDOVER - Kamlaben Patel, 88, of Andover, passed away peacefully in Lowell on Friday, November 11, 2014.

She will be greatly missed by her many family and friends of her community.

Services will be held on Monday, November 10, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street (rte. 125), Haverhill from 10:00 to 11:30...

Oct 25, 2014

HAVERHILL - Randel (Randy) Dwyer, 31, loving son of John and Robynne Dwyer, lost his battle to addiction on Saturday, October 25, 2014.

He was born on July 21, 1983 in Salem, MA. Randy was an exceptional athlete and friend to many whose greatest pleasure was living life to the fullest and making others smile. More than...

Oct 22, 2014

STOUGHTON - William M. Dellamano, 56, of Stoughton and formerly of Roxbury passed away on October 22,2014. He leaves behind his companion of 37 years Donna Morrison also of Stoughton. Loving son of the late late Charles and Evelyn Dellamano. Brother of Charles Dellamano, Rose Connolly, Linda Dellamano, Vincent Dellamano, Theresa Dellamano, John Dellamano and Frank Rieser. Also survived...

Oct 20, 2014

HAVERHILL - Travis Mitchell Yell, 20, loving son of Melvin Mitchell Yell and Heidi Marie Damiano (Yell), passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston due to a tragic accident that occurred on Saturday October 18, 2014.

He was born in the Riverside section of Haverhill and attended Haverhill Public Schools. Travis went on to...

Oct 14, 2014

NEWBURYPORT - Richard Simkins, a well-known entrepreneur who built businesses and a bon vivant who developed friendships, died early yesterday. He was 73 and had suffered from cancer.

Since 1970, Simkins owned the Grog, a landmark restaurant and music venue in Newburyport's downtown. He was also founder and part-owner of RR Traders, a gift shop next to...

Oct 14, 2014

HAVERHILL - Elizabeth (Bette) Jean (Coffen) Klein, 73, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2014.

Elizabeth was born on her Grandmother Raches farm in West Newbury on December 18, 1940. Daughter of the late Raymond and Jean (Currier) Coffen. Growing up, Elizabeth was very proud of her father's accomplishments within the City of...

Oct 14, 2014

PLAISTOW, NH: Leonard E. Hall, 87, passed away suddenly at his home on October 14, 2014. He was the husband of the late Isabelle A. (Noon) Hall.

Born in Merrimacport, MA on August 1, 1927, he was the son of the late Carl W. and Bernice B. (Slimas) Hall.

Leonard was educated in Haverhill and...

Oct 6, 2014

GROVELAND - Michael Stavrou, 62, of Groveland Massachusetts, died on October 6, 2014, surrounded by his loving family at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, after a 14 year battle with cancer.

Michael was born in Psematismenos, Cyprus on December 6, 1951. He immigrated to New York in 1977 with his wife Effie. In 1982 he moved to...

Oct 5, 2014

NORTH ANDOVER - Mark Charles McManus, 33, of Methuen, Massachusetts passed suddenly at his home in Methuen.

Born in Lawrence on May 10, 1981, son of Joseph S. and Denise L. McManus. He graduated from North Andover High School and was a member of the North Andover High School Football Team. He studied Business Administration and Earth...

Sep 30, 2014

BRADFORD - John E. Murray White, 34, passed away suddenly on September 30, 2014 at Lowell General Hospital.

He was born on March 7, 1980 in Boston. He was raised in Charlestown and was a graduate of Marblehead High School, class of 1998, where he loved playing hockey and lacrosse. John is a Veteran of the U.S....