Obituaries

Jan 7, 2025

SURRY, ME: Kathleen Haggerty Booth, 63, passed away suddenly at her home on January 7, 2025. She was the wife of William R. Booth to whom she was married for 43 years.

Born in Taunton, MA on March 5, 1961, she was the daughter of Grace (Enos) Haggerty and the late James Haggerty.

Although living...

Jan 5, 2025

HAVERHILL - Jane Jordan, age 68, of Haverhill, MA, passed away on January 5, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter Dawn Freeman and husband Randy; son Robert Duston and wife Krista; daughter Melinda Bakke and husband Sean. She was the loving Grammy / Zo to Joshua Duston, Tiffani Freeman, Dylan Bakke, Destiny Duston, Cole Bakke, Cheyenne...

Jan 4, 2025

HAVERHILL - On Saturday January Fourth, our wonderful father passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kingston, NH.

Benjamin Chesley Bixby was born December 20,1934 in New Jersey, and adopted by his parents, Chesley and Barbara Brooks Bixby.

Ben grew up in Haverhill , Massachusetts and went to Haverhill High School (Class...

Jan 3, 2025

HAVERHILL - Joyce Catherine (Daley) Stevens passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She had just celebrated her most wonderful time of year, Christmas, with her five children and 10 grandchildren and many extended family and friends. Her devotion to the season, and to Hallmark holiday movies, was honored years ago when her daughter gifted...

Jan 3, 2025

HAVERHILL - Cyndilou Brignac, 60, passed away peacefully in her home in Wiscasset, ME on January 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 5-year battle with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer. She is leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and pure kindness. She was a friend and lover of all– people, pets, plants, and everything under...

Jan 2, 2025

GROVELAND - Timothy Ruggles Wright died at his home in Groveland, Massachusetts on January 2, 2025. He was 78 years old. Tim was born on November 28, 1946 in Lynn, Massachusetts to Frank E. and Virginia R. Wright, the youngest of three children. Tim was predeceased by his parents and his older sister Mary Kranyak of Stratford, Connecticut, and...

Dec 31, 2024

Jean Anne Hyland McAuliffe, 89, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on December 31, 2024.

Jean was born February 28, 1935 in Haverhill, Massachusetts to Albert E. and Anna J. (Beaudry) Hyland. She graduated from Haverhill (MA) High School as a charter member of the school's National Honor Society. She received her degree from Fisher Junior College...

Dec 28, 2024

HAVERHILL - Kathleen F. Patterson, 77, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Kathleen was a lifelong resident of Haverhill, but after retirement enjoyed her winters in Fort Myers Florida. Kathleen was educated in the Haverhill public school system and went on to work at AT&T for many years, ultimately retiring from the Haverhill...

Dec 24, 2024

HAVERHILL - Eleni 'Helen' Sofronas passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024 at the young age of 58 after a 13 month long battle with stage 4 Pancreatic cancer.

Eleni is from a family of six siblings and was born on January 22, 1966. Daughter of the late Dimitrios and Konstantina Katis of Kalamata, Greece. She is...

Dec 22, 2024

HAVERHILL - Robert Andrew Nagle, age 63 of Haverhill, MA, passed away on December 22, 2024.

Rob was a proud lifelong resident of Haverhill and had many friends in the community. He was a talented engraver who will be remembered by his dedication and work through All American Awards. He enjoyed working with his loyal customers and...

Dec 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brenda J. Damiano, 76, of Haverhill, MA. Brenda passed away December 18, 2024.

She was born in Haverhill, on March 21,1948 to Janice C. (Morse) and Bernard (Bennie) Sabatino and raised in Haverhill, Mass. her entire life. Brenda was the first born of...

Dec 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - Kevin J. Powell, 72, of Haverhill, MA, sadly passed away on December 18, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 2, 1952, in Haverhill, Kevin was the beloved son of the late Evelyn M. (Johnson) and the late Walter R. Powell, Sr. ("Curly"). Lifelong resident of Haverhill, Kevin...

Dec 17, 2024

HAMPSTEAD - Ronald J. Dotolo of Hampstead, NH, passed away surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Lynn, MA, Ron later settled in Haverhill, MA, where he raised his children before retiring in Ossipee NH and Hampstead NH.

He leaves behind his beloved wife, Monica J. Dotolo, with whom he shared a lifetime of love...

Dec 17, 2024

HAVERHILL - Denise Cathy Tetrault, 72, of Bradford, passed away peacefully December 17, with her loving husband by her side.

Cherished wife of John Tetrault, Jr., she shared a life filled with love and devotion to each other.  Denise had a caring and generous heart and truly enjoyed cooking, travel, reading, and sharing time with family and...

Dec 16, 2024

NORTH ANDOVER - Jane Marie (Stanley) Hatch, aged 80, of North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born and raised in Pittsfield, MA and was a long-time resident of Billerica and North Andover, MA. Jane was the devoted mother of Garrett and Theron Hatch.

Jane attended Berkshire Community College...

Dec 15, 2024

HAVERHILL - Natalie (Sarto) Fanaras, 87, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15.

Cherished wife of the late Robert 'Bob' Fanaras who passed in 2016. They married on November 10, 1957.  Survived by two sons, Mark A. Fanaras and Andrew R. Fanaras both of Haverhill; predeceased by husband Robert (Bob) Fanaras, parents Andrew Sarto...

Dec 14, 2024

GROVELAND - Elizabeth Bates, beloved wife, mother, nana, aunt, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024 at Beth Israel Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and pure kindness. She spent her final weeks surrounded by her children and dedicated husband of 40 years. Born on May 25, 1965, in the Bronx, NY, Elizabeth's life...

Dec 12, 2024

HAVERHILL - Bryan Patrick Murphy born February 3, 1966, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 after a brief illness, complicated by cancer.

Bryan was survived by his loving parents Paul Murphy, Sr. and Nora Rosaleen Murphy; his brothers Paul Murphy, Jr., CJ Murphy, Edward Murphy; his sisters Patricia Murphy and Catherine Brown; eight nieces and nephews;...

Dec 12, 2024

WALTHAM - Bhadwanji Patel, 88, of Valsad, India and resident of Waltham, passed away on Thursday, December 12.

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 to 11:00 AM. Cremation ceremony will follow. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Dec 9, 2024

HAVERHILL - Richard 'Dick' Joseph Barbeau, 75, passed away on December 9, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and lasting impact on all who knew him. Beloved partner, father, family member, teacher, coach, cheerleader, and friend, Dick's robust and sometimes questionable sense of humor was a lifeline, a ray of sunlight in a dark moment, and a...