Obituaries

Oct 26, 2008

MERRIMAC, MA: Michael W. Smith, 44, died suddenly at his home on October 26th.

Born in Haverhill on November 25, 1963 Michael was the son of Paul L. Smith of Pelham, NH and the late Catherine J. Clarke.

He attended Haverhill High School and had been a member of the chorus.

Michael had...

Oct 5, 2008

KINGSTON, NH: Marsha K. Hale, 58, died October 5th at The Oxford in Haverhill surrounded by her family and friends.

Born in Haverhill January 11, 1950, Marsha was the daughter of the late Murray E. and Shirley (West) Hale.

Marsha grew up in Atkinson and graduated from Timberlane Regional High School class of 1968. She...

Sep 25, 2008

NEWTON, NH: Percy F. Wonson, 82, husband of Patricia J. (Gilligan) Wonson, died Thursday September 25th at The Oxford.

Born in Gloucester July 6, 1926, he was the son of the late Myles P. and Ann M. (Houghton) Wonson.

Mr. Wonson was raised in Gloucester and graduated from Gloucester High School class of 1944. He...

Aug 29, 2008

CRYSTAL RIVER, FL: Dorothy E. (Richey) Nichols, 91, formerly of West Newbury, passed away August 29, 2008 at Arbor Trail Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center in Inverness, FL. Dorothy was born in Haverhill to the late Marshall G. and Mary E. (Sutherland) Richey.

She was educated in the Haverhill Public School system graduating from Haverhill High School...

Aug 18, 2008

Haverhill: Lillian M. (Masson) Warren, 89, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, died August 18th at Penacook Place. Mrs. Warren was the wife of the late Everett R. Warren.

Born in Haverhill on October 2, 1918, Mrs. Warren was the daughter of the late Charles F., Sr. and Mary A. (Beattie) Masson

Mrs. Warren was educated...

Aug 17, 2008

Haverhill: Wallace G. "Wally" Upson, 78, a resident of The Oxford for the past two years, died Friday August 17th at the Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Born in Haverhill September 7, 1928 he was the beloved son of the late Wallace C. and Bertha (Colby) Upson.

Mr. Upson was a graduate of Haverhill High School...

Aug 10, 2008

HAVERHILL: Florence L. (Stuart) Wheeler, 92, died August 10th at Merrimack Valley Hospital. Mrs. Wheeler was the wife of the late Claude Wheeler.

Born in Haverhill on September 18, 1915, Mrs. Wheeler was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Winifred C. (Webster) Stuart.

Mrs. Wheeler's work career spanned many years and included Liberty...

Aug 6, 2008

YORK, ME: Charles E.R "Chuck" Eubanks, 76, formerly of Haverhill, died August 6th at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston. Mr. Eubanks was the husband of Theresa D. (Valenti) Eubanks.

Born in Augusta, GA on November 16, 1931, he was the son of the late Eulie and Minnie (Herron) Eubanks.

During the Korean Conflict Chuck...

Aug 3, 2008

KINGSTON, NH: Shirley (West) Hale, 87, formerly of Haverhill and Atkinson, died August 3rd at Merrimack Valley Hospital. Mrs. Hale was the wife of the late Murray E. Hale.

Born in Haverhill on October 14, 1920, Shirley was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Ruth E. (Walker) West.

She graduated from Haverhill High...

Aug 2, 2008

MERRIMAC, MA: Florence L. (West) Wallace, 81, a town resident of more than seventy years, died Saturday evening, Aug. 2nd, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. Mrs. Wallace was the wife of George H. Wallace.

Born in Haverhill July 25, 1927, Mrs. Wallace was the daughter of the late Charles H. and Audrey E. (Yeaton) West.

For...

Jul 25, 2008

Haverhill: Mildred (Etter) (LeSuer) (Wade) Walker, 79, died July 25th in Westmoreland, NH. Mrs. Walker was the wife of the late Roland Wade and Dale Walker.

Born in Somerville October 31, 1927, Mrs. Walker was the daughter of the late Walter B. and Hazel I. (Snow) Etter. Mrs. Walker was raised in Groveland and graduated from Groveland...

Jul 8, 2008

LIVERPOOL, PA: Thomas A. Segeberg Sr., 52, formerly of Haverhill died suddenly July 8th in the city on July 8th. He was the husband of Jacquelyn D. (Chilpyian) Segeberg.

Born in Haverhill November 4, 1955, Thomas was the son of the late Raymond D. and Shirley M. (Goodrich) Segeberg.

Following his graduation from Haverhill Trade...

Jul 7, 2008

HAVERHILL: Garry K. "Big G" Wood, 60, oldest of nine children, died suddenly on July 7th.

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Harold E. and Joyce (Smith) Wood.

Following his graduation from Haverhill High School in 1966 he continued his education at UMASS Lowell graduating with a BA in Business Administration....

Jul 7, 2008

Atkinson, NH: Robert "Shorty Bob" Kachanian, 86, one of six children, died suddenly at his home in Northwood, NH.

Born in Boxford, MA December 21, 1922, he was the son of the late Sarkis and Catherine (Anokian) Kachanian.

Bob had lived in Atkinson for 60 years, and attended Atkinson Academy. Many will remember him as...

Jun 30, 2008

Haverhill: Walter L. Smith, 90, passed away at his home on June 30th. Mr. Smith was the husband of the late Barbara (Mears) Smith.

Born in Haverhill on April 14, 1918, he was the son of the late Leroy J. and Eva M. (Boucher) Smith.

Mr. Smith's long work career began as a farmer on...

Jun 28, 2008

PLAISTOW, NH: Ruby (Chambers) Hiett, 95, one of eleven children, died June 28th at the Oxford in Haverhill, MA. Mrs. Hiett was married for eighteen years to the late William H. Hiett.

Educated in Arkansas, Mrs. Hiett supported her family working 34 years at the Goldsmith Department Store in Memphis, TN.

Mrs. Hiett found great...

Jun 27, 2008

HAVERHILL: Arlene G. (White) Dierauer, 87, died Friday June 27th Merrimack Valley Hospital. Arlene was the wife of the late Malcolm R. Dierauer.

Born in Haverhill on December 13, 1920, Arlene was the daughter of the late Walter and Ellen (Sweeney) White.

Following her graduation from Haverhill High School in 1938, Arlene continued her education...

Jun 26, 2008

HAVERHILL: Constance M. (Jellison) Weghorst, 82, died Thursday June 26th at MI Nursing Center in Lawrence. Mrs. Weghorst was the wife of Thomas E. Weghorst.

Born in Haverhill January 31, 1926, Mrs. Weghorst was the daughter of the late George F. and Mildred L. (Woodburn) Jellison.

Following her graduation from Haverhill High School class of...

Jun 6, 2008

HAVERHILL: Ella F. (Hartford) Morgan, 64, died peacefully June 6th at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Morgan was the wife of Arthur L. Morgan to whom she was married for 43 years.

Born in Haverhill August 11, 1943, Mrs. Morgan was the daughter of the late Almon W. and Helen E. (Janes) Hartford.

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May 28, 2008

Haverhill: William J. "Bill" Wedge, 74, entered into eternal life with the Lord on Thursday, May 28th, at Brigham & Women's Hospital after suffering injuries in a fall.

Born in Haverhill on March 21, 1935, Mr. Wedge was the son of the late William Joseph and Irene Albina (Legare) Wedge. Bill was a life long resident of...