Obituaries

Mar 7, 2026

Maureen Cloonan passed away on her 78th birthday — a day that began as a celebration of her life and became the day she completed it. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Maureen grew up in the city she called home, attending Lawrence High School and laying the roots of a life defined by fierce independence, sharp intelligence, and deep, abiding...

Mar 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Maslen, 76, of Newburyport, MA, passed away gracefully on March 6, 2026.

Patricia was born on May 6, 1949, in Brighton, MA, to Doris Ryan and John Ryan. She attended Emmanuel College and earned an undergraduate degree in education and psychology, and later a master's degree in education from Lesley University. She worked for many...

Mar 4, 2026

Judith Katherine Martinoli, 86, of North Andover, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Roxanne Savage.

Judith earned her bachelor's degree from North Adams State and later completed a master's degree at UMass Lowell. She spent many years as a dedicated teacher before...

Mar 2, 2026

Frances 'Fran or Frannie' Harnum, 85, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William Harnum.

She is survived by her four children, Linda Mandra and her husband Michael, William Harnum Jr., Phillip Harnum, and Jill Primmer and her partner Gary; her grandchildren, Jeffrey...

Mar 1, 2026

FRANKLIN, MA: Steven G. Gould, 58, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on March 1, 2026 at UMMH Milford Regional Hospital.

The oldest of six children, Steve was active in Cub Scouts. He often led the three oldest brothers in evening wrestling matches against Dad on the living room floor. Steve had a love for Marvel Comics, rock...

Feb 27, 2026

Barry John Belanger of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed on February 27, 2026, having succumb to organ cancer. Barry was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on January 24, 1959. Barry is pre-deceased by his parents, Raymond Owen Belanger, Sr, and Claire Pearl Emond Belanger, and his brothers Raymond and Stephen. He is survived by his spouse, Preston Matthew Roland of Haverhill, Massachusetts,...

Feb 27, 2026

Richard Doucette passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on November 22, 1949, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, Richard was the beloved son of Joseph and Marie Doucette. He grew up in Haverhill, MA and went on to build a life centered on family, hard work, and devotion to those...

Feb 24, 2026

Samuel Yazbek (Sam), 78, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, passed away on February 24 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with bone cancer.

Sam was born on July 18, 1947, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Albert and Elizabeth Yazbek. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and worked for 20 years at the VA Hospital...

Feb 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Cam Tien unexpectedly passed away surrounded by family. Cam was born on June 2, 1939, in Saigon, Vietnam. In the late 1970s, he made the courageous decision to uproot his life in search of better opportunities in the United States. Alongside his wife Hue and his first son Kieu Tien, who sadly passed away in...

Feb 24, 2026

Sean David Persing, a Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, only three days after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 61 years old.

Born in Boston in 1964, Sean was adopted by June and Edward Alley. After Ed and June divorced, June married Robert Persing, who then adopted Sean. They moved to Andover in...

Feb 23, 2026

Nancy J. (Jutres) Parker of Haverhill, MA, passed away February 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Haverhill on August 6, 1943, the daughter of Alfred and Grace (Hooke) Jutres. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Haverhill, and graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1961. She worked as an office assistant for Holmes...

Feb 21, 2026

Todd S Mayo of Amesbury, Massachusetts, 70 years young, passed away in the early hours of February 21, 2026. A great man and a warrior in my eyes. He fought bravely for nearly 3 years in a battle with cancer. It quickly took over his body and mind, yet was unable to break his strong, joyful, and loving spirit....

Feb 18, 2026

Francis (Frank) Paul DeSantis, 83, passed away peacefully on February 18th 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer since 2020.

Frank always had an optimistic, can-do attitude about everything, always with a smile on his face, or a quick joke to put one on yours. He loved his wife and children fiercely...

Feb 18, 2026

HAVERHILL: Alan R. Williams, 73, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at Cedar View Rehab & Health Center in Methuen. He was the husband of Linda (Mercier) Williams, to whom he was married for twenty-six years.

Born in Lynn, MA on September 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Leslie and Helen (Baker) Williams....

Feb 15, 2026

Theresa Moore, 95, of Haverhill MA passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa was born Theresa Dorothy Proulx on October 3, 1930 to parents Denis and Amelia (Larochelle) Proulx of Amesbury MA.

She graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing where she began her life-long career...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with sadden hearts that we announce the passing of James R. Foley, lovingly known as Jimmy. Beloved husband, father, grandfather & uncle.

James passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 77. He departed peacefully at home surrounded by his family after fighting many years of chronic illnesses with great strength and a...

Feb 9, 2026

Contis Elizabeth (Booker) MARSH was born September 30, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan and was called home on February 9, 2026. Contis was the Daughter of William E. Booker and Grace (Jennings) Booker who preceded her in death.

Connie was Baptist, confirmed at St. Theresa of Avila in Detroit, Michigan where she also attended grade school and high...

Feb 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Therese M. Parsons, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, at the age of 62. Therese passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Therese was born on December 28, 1963, to the late Frederick and...

Feb 7, 2026

HAVERHILL: Ann P. Hackett, 79, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 at Prescott House in North Andover surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert E. Hackett to whom she had been married for fifty-nine years.

Born in Termon, County Donegal, Ireland on April 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 6, 2026

Betty Delane Phelps, 89, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

She was born in South Paris, Maine on July 5, 1936 to Joseph Girard and Maybelle (Munroe) Girard. As a young girl she moved to Haverhill, MA and graduated from St. James High School in 1955....