Obituaries

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...

Feb 15, 2024

MERRIMAC - Thomas DeGan, 64, of Merrimac, MA, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by and held in the love of his family and community.

Tom was born on March 22, 1959, in Williamsport, PA to James J. and Sally T. DeGan. Tom lived at home and attended the School of Hope...

Feb 13, 2024

HAMPSTEAD, NH: Loretta K. Parke, 89, passed away on February 13, 2024 at Silver Square Assisted Living in Dover, NH. Mrs. Parke was the wife of David W. Parke.

Born Cambridge, MA on February 13, 1934, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Katherine H. (Richardson) Murphy.

Arrangements under the direction of...

Feb 12, 2024

ATKINSON, NH - Paul Rocco, age 52, of Atkinson, NH, passed away, Monday, February 12, 2024 at his home surrounded by family.  Paul was the cherished husband of Laura (Janian) Rocco.

Paul was the son of Anthony Rocco and the late Blanche (Maker) Rocco. He was the loving father of Michael and Corey Rocco of Sandown, NH....

Feb 5, 2024

DEERFIELD, NH - Arlene Rogers, 92, of Deerfield, NH, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully Monday, February 5, 2024 at the Exeter, NH hospital after a brief illness.

She was born July 31, 1931 in Haverhill, the daughter of Frank Waning and Emma (Fernekees) Waning. There she attended Haverhill schools and in 1948 she married her husband...

Feb 3, 2024

RAYMOND, NH: Stephen W. "Two Feathers" Dennis, 66, passed away peacefully, with his loving family at his side, on February 3, 2024 at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. He was the husband of Irene (Smith) Dennis

Born in Burlington, VT on August 9, 1957, he was the son of Ruth (Jerome) (Dennis) DerGarabedian and the late...

Jan 26, 2024

HAVERHILL - Anthony 'Tony' M. Zmetrovich, 87, died January 26th peacefully after a short illness.

Born on November 30, 1936 in Haverhill, he is the son of the late Victor and Natalie (Yuska) Zmitrowicz.

Except for his time in military service, he lived his entire life in Haverhill. He graduated from Haverhill High School in...

Jan 25, 2024

HAVERHILL - Linda McCarthy, 71, of Haverhill, passed away after her brief battle with cancer on Thursday, January 25, in her daughter's home, surrounded by loved ones as she wished.

Linda was a graduate of Saint Columbkille School (Brighton) class of '69, and soon began to embrace her wandering spirit thereafter, starting by backpacking Europe, and then...

Jan 25, 2024

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." ~ Winston Churchill

HAVERHILL - Fabiola Doleo, better known as Vita, was born in the Dominican Republic. She migrated to the United States over forty years ago. She established roots in Haverhill and was well known in the community. She...

Jan 25, 2024

HAVERHILL - Jean (Lynch) Rubino, 75, of Bradford passed away January 25, 2024, in her residence with family by her side.

She was born in Haverhill on February 29, 1948, daughter of the late Lawrence and Marguerite (Ryan) Lynch (both of Haverhill).

Jean graduated from St. James High School in 1966. She was employed by...

Jan 23, 2024

AMESBURY - Peter L. Sullivan, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. He was beloved father of Cambyr S. and Trey U. Sullivan of Amesbury; son of the late Bernadine (O'Gorman) and Paul J. Sullivan of Worcester and Harwich; brother of Paul J. Sullivan and Maureen Hourihan of Brewster; Larry and Lou Ann Sullivan of Lewes, DE;...