Obituaries

May 1, 2009

NEWTON JUNCTION, NH: Arnold B. "Ben" Glover, also known by some as "Pops", 92, died Friday, May 1st, at Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, NH. Mr. Glover was the husband of the late Daisy Glover and the late Evelyn (Clifford) Glover.

Mr. Glover was employed by Keezer Manufacturing of Plaistow for 21 years before his retirement...

May 1, 2009

HAVERHILL: Beryl I. (Smith) Matuscak, 84, formerly of Milford, CT, where she had lived for 40 years, died Friday, May 1st , morning at Holy Family Hospital. Mrs. Matuscak was the wife of the late Michael Matuscak to whom she was married for 52 years.

Born in Danbury, CT on February 16, 1925, and was one of...

Apr 23, 2009

NEWBURYPORT: Helen E. (Chard) Morey, of 160 Old Point Rd., Plum Island, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2009 at her island home.

She was born on her grandparent's farm in Methuen and raised in Haverhill, a daughter of the late Harold F. and Emma E. Chard. She was the beloved and devoted wife of the late...

Apr 16, 2009

HAVERHILL: Eleanor F. (Ells) (Goodrich) Sample, 95, died Thursday morning at Penacook Place. She was the wife of the late Frank W. Goodrich and William B. Sample.

Born in Saugus on January 12, 1914, Mrs. Sample was the daughter of the late Lemuel W. and Ethel (Holmes) Ells. Mrs. Sample was a graduate of the Rittners School...

Apr 14, 2009

HAVERHILL: After more than nine years as a resident of Penacook Place, Araksi "Helen" (Haroutunian) Hanoian died on April 14, 2009.

She was born in Uxbridge, MA on June 18, 1914, the daughter of Markar and Varvar (Guyreian) Haroutunion.

As a young girl she lived in Whitinsville, MA and graduated from Northbridge High School in...

Apr 12, 2009

HAMPTON, NH: Herbert M. Law, 80, formerly of Haverhill, died Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009, at the Oceanside Nursing Home after a long illness. He leaves his beloved wife Rose Marie (Martelli) Jenkins Law.

Born in Haverhill on July 30, 1928, Mr. Law was the son of the late Milton M. and Bernice (Ladieu) Law. He graduated...

Apr 3, 2009

MADEIRA BEACH, FL: Arlene (Burba) Evans, 80, formerly of Andover, MA and Newton, NH, died on April 3, 2009 in Florida. She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Harold Evans.

Born in Lawrence, MA, Mrs. Evans was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and Emma H. (Lucinski) Burba.

Mrs. Evans was an...

Mar 22, 2009

Haverhill: Scott L. Grammont, 42, died suddenly at his home on March 22nd .

Born in Haverhill on November 24, 1966, Scott was the son of Jean A. (Reagan) Grammont and the late George H. Grammont.

Scott studied printing at Whittier Vo-Tech graduating in 1984, and had worked at the former Westville Press in Lawrence....

Mar 22, 2009

GROVELAND: Marjorie "Midge" (Stevens) Descoteaux, 76, passed away peacefully on March 22nd at her home with her family at her side.

Born in Haverhill on February 24, 1933, Mrs. Descoteaux was the daughter of the late Russell Stevens and Eileen (Bickford) Beaulieu.

Everyone who was fortunate enough to know Midge knew of her love for...

Mar 17, 2009

HAVERHILL: Elizabeth A. (Crosby) Platts, 90, wife of the late Howard S. Platts, and a lifelong resident of Haverhill, died Tuesday afternoon, March 17th, at Baker-Katz Nursing Home.

Born in Haverhill on March 10, 1919, Mrs. Platts was the daughter of the late William and Stella (Gove) Crosby, and step-daughter of the late John Leeman.

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Feb 23, 2009

HAVERHILL: Foula D. (Dimopulos) Peterson, 85, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, died Monday evening at Lawrence General Hospital. Mrs. Peterson was the wife of the late Nicholas Peterson,

Born in Haverhill on July 8, 1923, Mrs. Peterson was the daughter of the late Dimos and Kalliope (Tsangaroulis) Dimopulos.

Mrs. Peterson was a graduate of Northfield...

Feb 16, 2009

HAVERHILL: Giselda Franco, 46, died peacefully February 16th at her home, surrounded by her family, following a long battle with cancer.

Born in Santo Domingo on June 12, 1962, she was the daughter of Bernardo Franco and the late Elsa (Quinonez) Franco.

Giselda graduated from Lawrence High School Class of 1980, and continued her education...

Feb 15, 2009

ATKINSON, NH: Evelyn B. (Jones) Sawyer, 92, a resident of Atkinson for 68 years, died peacefully at her home on February 15th. Mrs. Sawyer was the wife of the late Roger B. Sawyer.

Born in Barre, VT on January 15, 1917, Mrs. Sawyer was the daughter of the late Clayton and Barbara (Cordiner) Jones.

After...

Feb 3, 2009

HAMPSTEAD, NH: Priscilla J. (Emerson) Gordon, 90, died Tuesday at the Rockingham County Complex in Brentwood, NH. Mrs. Gordon was the wife of the late C. Earle Gordon.

Born in Haverhill on July 11, 1918, Mrs. Gordon was the daughter of the late Herbert B. and Dora (Caswell) Emerson.

Upon graduating from Haverhill High School...

Jan 28, 2009

IPSWICH, MA: John H. Tabberrah, 60, died January 28th at Beverly Hospital. He was the husband of Karen (Crook) Tabberrah.

Born in Haverhill on August 28, 1948, John was the son of the late George E. and Evelyn I. (Haynes) Tabberrah.

Following his graduation from Haverhill High School, class of 1966, John continued his education...

Jan 12, 2009

Haverhill: Marion F. (Heroux) Wright, 84, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, died Monday evening at Wingate of Haverhill. Mrs. Wright was the wife of the late Elmer Wright.

Born in Haverhill May 22, 1924, Mrs. Wright was the daughter of the late Wilfred J. and Mildred (Moff) Heroux.

Mrs. Wright worked in several of Haverhill's...

Dec 31, 2008

HAVERHILL: Ada "Louise" (Abbott) Langlois, 91, died peacefully Monday morning at Penacook Place. Mrs. Langlois was the wife of the late Paul F. Langlois.

Her career as a seamstress in Haverhill spanned many years while working for Grads Specialty Shop, Hudson's Apparel of Haverhill and Samuel Roberts. Prior to her retirement in 1979 she was Head Seamstress...

Dec 21, 2008

HAVERHILL: Anna "Ann" (Scribner) Crane, 93, died peacefully Sunday evening at her daughter's home in Atkinson. Mrs. Crane was the wife of the late William "Red" Crane.

Born in Haverhill September 30, 1915, Mrs. Crane was the daughter of the late Arthur C. and Mabel (Folkins) Scribner.

Following her graduation from Haverhill High School in...

Nov 7, 2008

HAVERHILL: Daquon M. "Dada" Davis, 6 years, youngest of eight children, died November 7th in a tragic fire at his home.

Born in Lawrence July 18, 2002, Daquon was the son of Jesus M. Rivera and Pearl (Pina) Davis.

Daquon was in the first grade at Golden Hill School. He was a happy, fun loving,...

Nov 7, 2008

Haverhill: Mary A. (Bacigalupo) Pina, 50, died November 7th in a tragic house fire at her home. Mrs. Pina was the wife of Joseph E. Pina.

Born in Haverhill April 14, 1958, Mrs. Pina was the daughter of John H. Bacigalupo of Haverhill, and the late Dorothy (DeCosta) Bacigalupo.

Mary attended the Walter E. Fernald...