Obituaries

Sep 13, 2024

GROVELAND - Claire M. Boissoneau passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024. She was born in Salem, Mass on September 12, 1932 to the late Bronislaus and Mary Kozlowski. She was married to the late Andrew L. Boissoneau in Salem, Mass on August 23, 1953 until his passing in 1993. She graduated from Our Lady of the Angels Academy...

Sep 13, 2024

HAVERHILL - Linda Ann (Gambino) Baxter of Haverhill, Massachusetts passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston with her loving family gathered around in her final hours.

Linda was born on May 20, 1942, to the late Joseph and Rose Gambino. She was a lifelong resident of Haverhill and a proud graduate...

Sep 7, 2024

GROVELAND - Sandra Ellen (Trull) Roach, born October 24, 1940, passed away unexpectedly on September 7, 2024. Formerly of Lynn, MA, Sandra had spent the past 17 years living in Bonita Springs, FL. She was the beloved wife of Richard M. Roach, Sr., was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt. Her legacy is carried on by her four...

Sep 6, 2024

HAVERHILL: Evelyn B. Grasso, RN, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024 at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home.

Born on February 28, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, she was the daughter of Anthony Grasso and Viola (Pollano) Grasso.

Evelyn grew up in Haverhill, where she developed an early affinity...

Aug 31, 2024

HAVERHILL - With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Gladys Flores, a cherished mother, sister, and grandmother. Gladys, 61, of Haverhill, MA, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at Holy Family Hospital. Born on October 22, 1962, in the South Bronx, NY, to the late Mildred Lopez and Juan R. Flores, she was the middle...

Aug 31, 2024

HAVERHILL - Harry Emery Gouthier, 87, passed away peacefully, on August 31, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Haverhill on June 29,1937. Harry grew up in South Groveland, married to his late wife, Patricia (Bradley) Gouthier for 60 years. He served in the U.S. Navy as an Aircraft Mechanic for 20...

Aug 30, 2024

RAYMOND, NH -Carol passed away after a short illness on Friday, August 30, 2024, at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA with her children by her side. Carol was the best mother anyone could ask for. We her children, Keith, Chris and Lisa are so grateful for the way she raised us. We were never afraid of our mom...

Aug 25, 2024

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mamá chole como todos te deciamos,gracias por todo tu amor, tu proteccion, tus enseñanzas,tu esfuerzo para sacarnos adelante Nos enseñaste a no rendirnos a lograr todo lo que deseamos,ese amor incondicional a tus nietos, ellos siempre te recordaran por todo ese amor que recibieron  de ti,siempre estaras en nuestro corazón, no es una despedida...

Aug 22, 2024

HAVERHILL - Antonios 'Tony' Konstantinos Dimakis was born on February 5, 1933 to Katerina and Konstantinos Dimakis in Chios, Greece. Antonios lived a long, eventful, and hard- yet successful life. When he was only 5 years old, he and his family split in half during World War II, leaving Tony to spend the next 4 years as a refugee...

Aug 22, 2024

HAVERHILL - Lynne Marie (Benenati) Gioia, aged 73 years, passed away peacefully at her Haverhill residence of 45 years, surrounded by loved ones, after a 25-year long battle with cancer on Thursday, August 22. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusets on June 11, 1951, the daughter...

Aug 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - James Alan Karelitz of Yarmouth Port Cape Cod, formally of Haverhill, New Seabury on Cape Cod, and Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Jim was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts on April 3, 1952 to the late Leona (Marcus) Karelitz and Elliott B. Karelitz. Graduated from Haverhill High School. Received...

Aug 18, 2024

HAVERHILL - Pelagia (Gavrielides) Xagaras, born February 17, 1940 in Tsotyli, Kozanis, Greece, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

Pelly, as she was known, moved to the United States in 1969 with her husband Dimitrios and young son, Angelo.

Pelly loved nothing more than taking care of her family and friends; she was an...

Aug 16, 2024

HAVERHILL - Arthur John Bower, aged 89 years, passed away peacefully at his daughter and son-in-law's home in Seabrook this past Friday with loved ones who care for him close at hand. He was a devoted brother, friend, husband, father, uncle, health care provider, grandfather, companion, great-grandfather, and in later years, a new friend to many, all of whom...

Aug 14, 2024

HAVERHILL - Rose M. Boland, 94, passed away peacefully at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston on August 14, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1929 to Raymond and Angelina Scalia. She spent her childhood in Waltham, MA, graduated from Waltham High School, and began her adulthood working for H.P. Hood.

While vacationing with friends at...

Aug 14, 2024

NORTH ANDOVER - Hilda (Fredriksen) Gray of North Andover, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024, peacefully in the arms of her husband Philip, the love of her life for 60 years after a long fought battle with vascular dementia.

Hilda was born May 20,1943 in Rockport, MA. She attended Rockport Public Schools where she graduated in 1961....

Aug 14, 2024

EAST HAMPSTEAD, NH: Col. Fred H. Baker, Jr., 80, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2024 at his home in East Hampstead. He was the husband of the late Karen (Kocon) Baker, and Sharon Baker.

Born in Haverhill on March 15, 1944, he was the son of the late Major Fred H. Baker, Sr., and Philenia R....

Aug 13, 2024

HAVERHILL - Peter Joseph Frasso, 75, of Haverhill, MA, passed away after a brief illness on August 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Peter, son of the late Nicholas and Elena Frasso, leaves behind his beloved wife of forty seven years, Paula, of Haverhill, his son Anthony Frasso and  wife Tiffany of North Reading, his daughter...

Aug 12, 2024

HAVERHILL: Walter W. Wightman, 79, passed peacefully on August 12, 2024, following a fierce battle with cancer. Walter was the husband of Nazira (Yezzell) Wightman to whom he was married for 56 years.

Born and educated in Haverhill, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Edna M. (Gleason) Wightman.

Hardworking and strong,...

Aug 11, 2024

Marilyn S. Boyd, 89, passed away peacefully at All American Assisted Living in Kingston, NH on August 11, 2024. Marilyn was the wife of the late Kenneth F. Boyd.

Born in Haverhill on March 20, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Leon S. and Elsie M. (Poore) Prescott.

Marilyn was educated in Haverhill...

Aug 9, 2024

SALISBURY - Mark F. Foley of Salisbury, MA, passed away peacefully at West Roxbury VA Hospital on Friday morning, August 9, after a long illness.

He was a graduate of Triton Regional HS in 1977 and went on to serve in the USAF in Japan and then stateside in the USMC for a total of 8 years...