Obituaries

Aug 1, 2014

Haverhill: Thomas R. Gleason, 58, died peacefully of multiple myeloma cancer with his loving family by his side on August 1, 2014 at Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of the late Sally (Haseltine) Gleason.

Born in Haverhill on October 2, 1955, he was the son of George W. an the late Carolyn (Wood)...

Aug 1, 2014

HAVERHILL: Anna T. (Duprey) Converse, 79, passed away at Holy Family Merrimack Valley Hospital.

Born in Haverhill on March 25, 1935, Anna was the daughter of the late Dominic and Alice (Littlefield) Duprey.

Anna worked many years for various shoe companies in Haverhill as well as Eastern Canvas. While her daughter Tina was a member...

Jul 31, 2014

MELBOURNE, FL: Erwin W. "Batch" Batchelder, Sr., 92, formerly of West Newbury, passed away on July 31, 2014 following a short illness. He was the husband of Dorothy R. (Emery) Batchelder.

Born in Haverhill on May 31, 1922 Mr. Batchelder was the son of the late Lois G. Batchelder.

Erwin was educated in Haverhill, and...

Jul 25, 2014

HAVERHILL - Maria (Karalis) Bilmazes, 79, of Haverhill, passed away at her home on Friday July 25, 2014 due to Alzheimer's disease.

Maria was born and raised in Eklisoula, Megalopolis, Greece. She was the daughter of the late Vasili and Eleni (Magiavas) Karalis. Before immigrating to Haverhill in 1959, Maria worked in Canada where relatives introduced her...

Jul 25, 2014

HAVERHILL: Doris M. (Cotton) Boyd, 94, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2014 at Wingate of Haverhill. Mrs. Boyd was the wife of the late William G. Boyd.

Born in Birmingham, England on March 14, 1920, Mrs. Boyd was the daughter of the late Percy and Florence J. (Grater) Cotton.

Mrs. Boyd immigrated to this...

Jul 23, 2014

Haverhill: Orajean Winslow, 56, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House.

Born in Haverhill on September 19, 1957, Orajean was the daughter of Sylvia (Woodman) Winslow the late Walter E. Winslow, Jr. Orajean graduated from Haverhill High School, and had studied to become a dietary aid.

Besides her mother,...

Jul 18, 2014

BRADFORD -- Kieran M. McGlinchey, 49 of Bradford, passed away at his home on Friday, July 18, 2014

Kieran was born and raised in Strabane, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. He was the son of the late Mary and Loughlin McGlinchey. Before emigrating to Boston in 1999, Kieran worked construction in London and later with the local government...

Jul 17, 2014

HAVERHILL - Rev. Janet H. Bowering, 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday morning, July 17, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House.

Janet was born and raised in upstate New York. She attended St. Lawrence Theological School and was ordained in 1952. She met her future husband, Vinton Bowering there and together...

Jul 4, 2014

Joseph P. Randazza, 80, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, after living with pancreatic cancer for more than 6 years. He was surrounded by the love of his son, daughter and wife. Joe was the husband of H. Jacqueline "Jackie" Randazza who shared her love of life with Joe and lovingly cared...

Jun 28, 2014

Haverhill: Marcelle E. (Byron) Jacobucci, 83, passed away on June 28, 2014 at Academy Manor in Andover.

Mrs. Jacobucci was the wife of the late Frank R. Jacobucci. Born in Methuen, MA on November 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Alexander F. and Marie E. (Beaudet) Byron.

Mrs. Jacobucci is survived by...

Jun 16, 2014

HAVERHILL: Ghernot L. Knox, 92, passed away peacefully at his home on June 16, 2014. He was the husband of Erma E. (Dow) Knox.

Born in Madison, ME on April 10, 1922, he was the son of the late Herbert E. and Muriel E. (Armstrong) Knox.

Ghern was educated in Maine and earned his teaching...

Jun 7, 2014

HAVERHILL - Robert D. McAdams, 62, of Bedford, MA, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at the Bedford Veterans Hospital after a sudden illness.

He was born in Ayer (Fort Devens), MA, on May 11, 1952. Loving son of the late William R. McAdams Sr., and Doris R. (Deveau) McAdams. Raised and...

Jun 6, 2014

Haverhill: Thelma M. (Ells) Heddemon, 101, formerly of Atkinson, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2014 at Hannah Duston LTC. Mrs. Heddemon was the wife of the late Gerald J. "Benny" Heddemon.

Born in Saugus, MA on July 31, 1912, Mrs. Heddemon was the daughter of the late Lemuel W. and Ethel (Holmes) Ells.

Educated...

May 31, 2014

HAVERHILL: June G. Dion, 95, passed away peaceful at her home on May 31, 2014. Mrs. Dion was the wife of the late Roland L. Dion and Richard Saunders.

Born in Boston on June 8, 1918, Mrs. Dion was the daughter of the late Marion J. Guerin.

June was educated in Haverhill, and worked as...

May 29, 2014

HAVERHILL - Joseph A.F. Cardran, 90, lifelong resident of Haverhill passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, Brighton.

Joseph was born in Haverhill on October 19, 1923, son of the late Joseph A. and Anna E. (Zakarosky) Cardran. He attended Haverhill Schools, and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School.

May 25, 2014

BRADFORD - Ronald F. McLennan, 58, of Bradford, formerly of Tewksbury, passed away on May 25, 2014 at the Cambridge Hospital.

Ronald was born in Boston on July 21, 1955, son of the late John and Jean (Otis) McLennan. He was raised in Tewksbury and attended Shawsheen Technical High School, Billerica.

Devoted husband of 19...

May 23, 2014

Atkinson, NH: Robert C. Dill, 80, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully at his home on May 23, 2014. He was the husband of the late Joan (Turner) Dill.

Born in North Andover on March 1, 1934, Robert was the son of the late Edwin W. and Philomena (Baker) Dill.

Bob was educated in North...

May 21, 2014

GROVELAND: Matthew W. Poth, a longtime resident of Groveland, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2014 at Beth Israel Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of the late Peter J. and Anna (Narkun) Poth.

Matthew was educated in the Haverhill School System, held a BS from Merrimack College, and an MBA from...

May 20, 2014

HAVERHILL: George Douglas Frost, 90, beloved husband of the late Shirley (Eaton) Frost, passed away on May 7, 2014 at Wingate at Haverhill.

George was born in Boston on July 16, 1923, the son of the late George C. and Jennie (Douglas) Frost. He moved to Neck Hill Road, Ward Hill at the age of two, and...

May 14, 2014

Haverhill: Romancia Guzman de Pea, 66, passed away on May 14, 2014 at Massachusetts General Hospital. Mrs. de Pea was the wife of Rafael Pea.

Born in San Pedro, Dominican Republic on August 17, 1947, Mrs. de Pea was the daughter of Eladio and Ofelia (Rodriquez) Guzman.

Funeral service was conducted on May 16, 2014...