Obituaries

Mar 29, 2025

Rosemary Ann (Defusco) Burt, 83, of Andover, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 29, 2025.

She was born to the late Margaret and Michael Defusco on June 29, 1941, in Lawrence, MA, the oldest of two children.

Rosemary loved nothing more than a chilly winter day with the snow...

Mar 29, 2025

HAVERHILL: Ethel L. Hamilton, 92, lifelong resident of Whittier land in Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the wife of Gordon H. "spike" Hamilton who passed away in 2004.

Born in Haverhill, MA on September 29, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Albert and...

Mar 27, 2025

Thomas Gerard Bradley, 76, passed away at High Pointe House in Haverhill in the loving presence of family after a six-year battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

Thom was a graduate of Nazareth High School in Brooklyn, NY. He was appointed to the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY by Senator Robert F. Kennedy in 1966.  Captain...

Mar 27, 2025

LAWRENCE: Katherine E. "Katie" Kawash, 63, surrounded by loved ones, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 27, 2025. She was the wife of the late Edward D. Kawash.

Born in Lawrence on April 2, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Joseph E. Marcello and Lillian K. (Mitchell) Marcello....

Mar 24, 2025

HAVERHILL: David A. Chase, 75, passed away on March 24, 2025 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.

Born in Georgetown, MA on April 12, 1949, he was the son of the late Franklin R. and Theresa (Arsenault) Chase.

David graduated from Georgetown High School, Class of 1968, and then attended Mass Trade Architectural Drafting Classe....

Mar 20, 2025

Mildred (Fallon) Caliri, 99, of Lawrence, passed away on Thursday, March 20, following a long illness.

Millie was born in Lowell in 1925, the daughter of the late George and Mae Fallon. She attended area schools, and graduated from Punchard High School in Andover in 1942.

She met her husband Vincent after the second World...

Mar 19, 2025

Paige (Adams) O'Connell, 64, resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Cherished wife of James O'Connell.

Services are private. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Mar 16, 2025

John Benelas, 74, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away on Sunday evening, March 16, 2025, at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.

John was born in Pentalofos, Greece, to loving parents Andrew and Efthemia (Papaefthemiou) Benelas. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 18, along with his mother and siblings. John owned and operated Captain...

Mar 14, 2025

Philomena (George) Fassio, 102, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, surrounded by loved ones at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center.

Cherished wife of the late Silvio Fassio, who passed in 2007.

Her family would like to thank the staff of Hannah Duston and Harborside Hospice for their compassion and care they gave...

Mar 10, 2025

Georgios Grafakos of Haverhill, MA, died peacefully in his sleep on March 10, 2025.

Georgios was born on March 21, 1941 in Kalamata, Greece to Efstathios Grafakos and Antonia (Stamateas) Grafakos. When he was 17, Georgios left home to work as a merchant marine for a Greek shipping company. For the next 13 years he transported cargo...

Mar 9, 2025

Paula passed away comfortably in her home on March 9, 2025 after her lengthy and brave second battle with breast cancer. She will be missed by her children and step children; Kelly Renee of Londonderry, Scott Zumwalt of Manchester, Lisa Zumwalt of Derry, Katharine and James Talarico of Fort Plain, NY, Jane Vail and Brett Lasalle of Whitesboro, NY...

Mar 8, 2025

GROVELAND - Mrs. Mary Janet (Denney) Eason, a resident of Groveland and former resident of Bradford, known to friends and family as Janet, passed away at the Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill on March 8, 2025. She was 91 years old.

Born in Haverhill, MA on May 14, 1933, she was the beloved daughter of the late ...

Mar 6, 2025

HAVERHILL - David Carrington, 79, passed away unexpectedly on March 6, 2025, at Lawrence General Hospital. He was born and raised in Haverhill.

He enjoyed watching Western movies, listening to Bob Dylan, playing pool in his younger years, playing Big Casino Little Casino. He loved when he got to see his family, he enjoyed spending time with...

Mar 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Daniel Anthony O'Brien, a devoted husband, father, friend, and cherished member of our community, who left us too soon at the age of 51.

Born in 1973, Dan lived a life full of dedication, service, and love. He was a proud Veteran...

Mar 5, 2025

William Charles Saunders, 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

He was the son of the late Ralph Saunders of Newfoundland and Barbara McPhee of P.E.I, Canada. William was a U.S. Navy Veteran, born and raised in Chelsea and attended Chelsea High School. He had an asbestos removal business and sponsored a national softball team called...

Mar 4, 2025

Elsa Maria (Perez) Gonzalez, 47, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born on December 16, 1977, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, Elsa was the daughter of Felix and Carmen Perez.

She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. While Elsa was unable to work due to health issues she found fulfillment...

Mar 3, 2025

NEWBURYPORT - Donna Marie Timney, age 65, of Newburyport, passed away on March 3rd, 2025.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter to the late John J. Timney and Marie Provence.

A self-proclaimed graduate of the "University of Autodidacts," Donna had a fierce appreciation of the written word, her musings published in a collaborative...

Mar 1, 2025

HAVERHILL - It's with great sadness that we announce the death of our mum Margaret 'Maggy' (Slavin) Nelson, 70, of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Maggy was surrounded by her loving family as she passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, after a year long, courageous battle with leukemia.

Maggy was  born on September 24, 1954 in Glasgow, Scotland. After...

Feb 25, 2025

HAVERHILL - Joseph F. Rogers, Jr. of Haverhill, MA, passed away on February 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was 95.

Born on May 6, 1929, to the late Joseph F. Rogers, Sr. and Catherine A. Crowley, Joe was raised in Cambridge where he attended Longfellow Elementary School and Cambridge High and Latin School. His mother...

Feb 21, 2025

SALEM - MaryAnne A. Clark went into the arms of the Lord early Friday morning, February 21, 2025.

Born in Lawrence to Carmine P. DiBurro and Alice Saliba DiBurro on April 14, 1933. She is proceeded in death by her parents, brothers Peter, James and Robert, and survived by sister Dorothea Whittaker and husband Bert of No....