Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

HAVERHILL: C. Thomas Campbell, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully at Penacook Place on April 9, 2024.

Born in Haverhill on December 4, 1944, he was the son of the late C. Thomas Campbell, Sr., and Shirley B. (Torrey) Campbell.

Tom was educated in Haverhill and attended Northeast Rehabilitation Center. Upon graduation he worked many years...

Apr 8, 2024

The sky went dark on April 8, 2024 for a few minutes when the moon passed between the sun and the earth. Two hours later the whole world darkened when Bill Desmarais passed from this plane to the next.

William Charles Desmarais ("Bill") was born to Charles and Barbara Desmarais on July 19, 1976. The first of...

Apr 7, 2024

GROVELAND – Diane D. Wilson, 80, resident of Groveland MA, died on April 7 peacefully after a long battle with dementia.

She was born on June 14, 1943, daughter of Howard and Beverly Dutton, in Randolph, Vermont.

Diane spent most of her younger days in Haverhill, MA, growing up at the family home located at...

Apr 1, 2024

HAVERHILL - It is with great sadness that the family of Katherine R. Barberio, 94, of Haverhill announces her passing at her home on Monday, April 1. She was born in Haverhill to Italian immigrants, Nicola and Angelina Barberio, and was the youngest of seven children.

Her passion in life was her family, summer gatherings and holidays...

Mar 30, 2024

E. Hampstead, NH – Louis A. Auricchio passed away surrounded by love on March 30, 2024 at the age of 89. He was born on September 27, 1934 in Haverhill, MA and lived most of his life in New England.

Louis was a butcher by trade working at Shaw's Supermarkets since 1991. He also was the owner...

Mar 30, 2024

METHUEN - Kailash C Kakar passed away on March 30, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born in Amritsar, India to the late Ram Ditta Mal and Lajwanti Kakar.

He is survived by his wife, Kawal Kakar, his daughter Seema Kakar and son Shawn Kakar. The youngest son of 5 siblings, Kailash was known as...

Mar 27, 2024

LAWRENCE - Shelley C. Walsh, 70, longtime resident of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 30, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Mar 24, 2024

HAVERHILL - In loving memory of our mother, Hannelore J. Falcone, better known as 'Laura', passed away on March 24, 2024 after a lengthy battle with multiple chronic illnesses.

Hannelore was born on August 10, 1943 in Bayreuth, Germany to Friedrich and Margarete (Riess) Nützel. She was the youngest of five children, all of which were girls....

Mar 23, 2024

HAVERHILL - Scott Richard Penney, lifelong resident of Haverhill, was 64 when he passed away on March 23, 2024 with his family at his bedside at the Boca Regional Hospital in Boca Raton, FL, after a short illness.

Scott was born July 24, 1959, in Tarbrax, Scotland, son of Jeanne C. (Moses) Kelley and the late Col....

Mar 23, 2024

HAVERHILL - Ralph DiVincenzo, 101, a proud World War II Veteran of the United States Navy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23rd, with his loved ones by his side.

Ralph was born July 8th, 1922 to the late Giovanni and Maria (Parisse) DiVincenzo. He was a longtime Bradford resident.

In 1944, at the age...

Mar 10, 2024

SAUGUS – Patricia 'Pat' Prior, 78, of Saugus, MA, passed away Sunday March 10, 2024. She was born August 14,1945, the daughter of Charles Maurice Kwaks and Edith C (Champi) Kwaks. Beloved sister (of Charles Kwaks of Oxford, CT) aunt, cousin, and friend.

Pat fanatically loved her sports, and her favorite teams were the Celtics and Patriots....

Mar 7, 2024

BEDFORD, NH - Ernest V. Young, 89, of Bedford, NH, formally of Bradford, died Thursday March 7, 2024.

He was born in Bay Shore, Long Island, NY on March 5, 1935, the son of Ernest V. Young Sr. and Mary M. (Dowd) Young. Mr. Young was educated in New York graduating from Smithtown High School, class of...

Mar 3, 2024

HAVERHILL - John N. Tammaro, age 86, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2024.

John was born November 18, 1937, to John Tammaro and Anna (Marzullo). John was born and raised in Everett, MA where he grew up with the love of his life, Jean. They were high school sweethearts and married for 64 years....

Mar 1, 2024

LAWRENCE – Lois Pronovost passed away peacefully on Friday, March 1, 2024 at High Pointe House in Haverhill.

She was born in Lawrence to the late John and Blanche Curley. Loius graduated from St. Mary's High School and worked at Raytheon Company, Andover. Lois lost the love of her life, her husband Richard, only three months prior...

Feb 28, 2024

HAVERHILL - Blair Edward Taylor, 75, of Bradford, MA was surrounded by loved ones when he passed away peacefully at home following a long illness on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife, Ruth O'Donnell and his cherished daughter, Rebecca LaPlante and her husband, Michael of Andover, MA.

The oldest child...

Feb 26, 2024

HAVERHILL - Robert 'Bob' Albanese went home to God on February 26, 2024  surrounded by his loving family.  Bob was a happy, loving family man who was admired and loved by all.

Born in Haverhill on November 14, 1927 to Albert Albanese and Mary (Monticelli).  A graduate of Haverhill Trade School, he also attended Merrimack College.  Bob...

Feb 24, 2024

AMESBURY - After a brief illness, Sandra 'Sandy' H. Gilbert, age 65, of Amesbury, MA passed away on February 24, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Adelaide Gilbert and survived by her father Morton Gilbert; brother Jeffrey Gilbert and his wife Susan; sister Joanne Gilbert; brother David Gilbert and his wife Theresa; several nieces...

Feb 21, 2024

BOXFORD – Michele Delfino, 57, of Boxford, MA passed away on Wednesday, February 21, at home surrounded by family.

She worked in the music industry for small record labels and was passionate about her work.  Michelle was also a devoted crafter, teaching children of all ages how to be creative. She had an enormous heart and brightened...

Feb 19, 2024

HAVERHILL - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of William J. LeColst, a cherished husband, devoted father, proud grandfather, loyal brother, and beloved friend. William passed away peacefully at his home in Haverhill, MA, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born to Frank and Pricilla LeColst of Middleton, MA, William brought joy and warmth to...

Feb 18, 2024

METHUEN - Krish B. Patel, 72, of Methuen, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

Krish was born on June 6, 1951, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India, to Bhikhabhai N. and Shantaben B. Patel. The youngest of 3 children, Krish very quickly learned that his quick wit and sense of humor would help him...