Obituaries

Jan 26, 2025

HAVERHILL - Peter 'Butch' Petrou, 81, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

Cherished husband of Paula (Ryan) Petrou.

Peter (Butch) Petrou was born on March 10, 1943 in Haverhill, Massachusetts and is the son of Peter Petrou and Frances (DeCristofaro) Petrou. Butch was born and raised in Haverhill, was an altar boy at St....

Jan 25, 2025

HAVERHILL : Florence R. Cottis, 96, passed away on January 25, 2025 at Lawrence General Hospital. She was the wife of the late Theodore "Ted" Cottis to whom she was married for forty-two years before his passing in 1994.

Born in Haverhill on April 16, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph C....

Jan 19, 2025

HAVERHILL - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Frank S. Caruso, age 86 who passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025. Frank was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who was known for his feisty personality, his sharp wit, and the love he had for his family. Frank was born in Haverhill on...

Jan 17, 2025

HAVERHILL - Kathleen F. (Cotter) Leith, 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025 surrounded by loved ones.

She was born and raised in Haverhill, the daughter of John and Madeliene (Bullis) Cotter.

Kathleen was a talented Florist in the Merrimack Valley. She with her husband were co-owners of Leith's Flower Shop and Garden...

Jan 15, 2025

SALEM, NH - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Suzanne King, who left us at the age of 60. Born on November 27, 1964, in Salem, NH. Despite facing health issues and personal struggles, Suzanne was a deeply caring person at her core, often showing kindness in her own unique ways.

Suzanne...

Jan 15, 2025

GROVELAND - Beloved father, grandfather and friend of Groveland, MA crossed over to eternal life on Wednesday.

Bob is survived by his daughter Denise Valeri and her husband Robert along with his grandchildren James and Kathryn Valeri of Groveland, MA; longtime girlfriend Betty Kirk of Haverhill, MA; cousins Richard Healey and wife Martha of Kingston, NH, Patricia...

Jan 11, 2025

HAVERHILL - Carole Ann Cellucci, 88, of Newburyport, formerly of Scituate, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Kenneth Wellborn and Joseph Cellucci, and daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Walsh) Coleman.

Carole grew up in Chelsea, Massachusetts, and graduated from Chelsea High School. She was an only...

Jan 10, 2025

PLAISTOW, NH - Ijeoma Angelina Onyemelukwe (née Ifejiofor) "Odi uko nam mba" was born on November 28, 1945, to Chief Adolphus Dikejiora Ifejiofor of Akabo-Ezem, Uruagu, Nnewi and Mrs. Marcelina Nwede Ifejiofor (née Agbasi) of Uruagu, Nnewi.

She was the third of six children in a close-knit and loving family. Ijeoma attended primary school both in Jos,...

Jan 10, 2025

AMESBURY, MA: Kevin P. Murphy, 56, passed away suddenly at his home on January 10, 2025.

Born in Everett, MA on June 1, 1968, he was the son of the late

John and Patricia (Patterson) Murphy.

Kevin was educated in Ireland. He worked several years a carpenter with Union 111 in Methuen. Kevin...

Jan 10, 2025

HAVERHILL: Nancy A. (McCrackin) Doe, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 10, 2025. Nancy was the loving wife of the late Ken Doe for 63 years.

Born in Jenkins, KY on September 9, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Glenn and Vivian (Hillman) McCrackin. Nancy moved to Uniontown, PA...

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...