Obituaries

Jan 10, 2024

AMESBURY: Katharine M. Murphy, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024 at Maplewood Nursing Center following a lengthy illness.

Katharine was born in Beverly, MA on January 24, 1953.

Katharine was an artist and painter. She was an original influencer, and everyone who knew Katharine considered her one of their best friends....

Jan 9, 2024

HAVERHILL - Richard (Dick) Leith, 86, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

He was born and raised in Haverhill, the son of Robert and Iva (Collins) Leith.

Richard was a respected businessman in the florist industry. He was the co-owner of Leith's Flower Shop and Garden Center in Haverhill, Massachusetts until 1988. He and...

Jan 9, 2024

PLAISTOW, NH - Thomas 'Rick' Marsters, 73, of Plaistow, NH passed away from complications of COVID on January 9, 2024 at High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill, MA. He was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Rick was born on June 14, 1950, in Lynn, MA, to Thomas Marsters, Sr. and Marjorie Olive Marsters, both who pre deceased him....

Jan 8, 2024

HAVERHILL - Kayla Sullivan, cherished eldest daughter of Lynn Sullivan and Terence Sullivan, passed away on January 8, 2024. She leaves behind her three siblings, Ryan Sullivan, of Weehawken, NJ, Megan Sullivan, of Raymond, NH, and Brenna Sullivan, of Haverhill, MA, along with her adored maternal grandmother Joyce Montisanti, step-grandfather, Harry French, maternal grandfather, Anthony Montisanti, her beloved aunt...

Jan 4, 2024

WESTBORO - Jane T. Luff, 92, postponed the end of her full life for a few days into the New Year to allow many whom she cherished a last visit or call, before passing away in the presence of loved ones on January 4, 2024.

Both a Midwesterner and a New Englander, a homebody and a traveler,...

Jan 3, 2024

GROVELAND - Cathy (Martz) Scanlon, 75, of Groveland passed away peacefully with her devoted husband, Jim, by her side. She and Jim were inseparable for 35 happy years of marriage.

Born in North Huntingdon, PA, Cathy was the daughter of the late John "Jack" and Helen (Goga) Martz. A graduate of Boston University, Cathy shattered glass ceilings...

Jan 2, 2024

HAVERHILL - Margaret 'Peggy' (Bellerose) DiVincenzo, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.

Peggy was born July 28th, 1931 to Louis and Rose Bellerose. She was a longtime Bradford resident, and worked at Western Electric / AT&T for 24 years.

Once retired, she and her husband...

Dec 30, 2023

GROVELAND - John B. Hovan of Georgetown, formally of Groveland, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at age 60. He was the son of John and Ann Marie Hovan of Groveland. John was a graduate of Pentucket High School, class of 1981. He earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from UMass Lowell and a Masters in Computer...

Dec 26, 2023

HAVERHILL - Cameron Leslie Lemert, 54, of Haverhill, passed away December 26. He was born in Washington, D.C. on December 6, 1969 to Peggy Grice Lemert and Lee Lemert.

He is survived by his brother, Clayton Lemert, of California and his sister, Trish Shaw and husband, Woody Shaw of Haverhill, MA. He also leaves his niece, Jennifer...

Dec 25, 2023

LOWELL - Glenn Lawrence Deane, 61 years old, passed away unexpectedly in Lowell Massachusetts on December 25, 2023.

Glenn was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on June 17, 1962 to Larry and Elaine Deane.  He graduated from Londonderry High School, New Hampshire and soon after, studied to become an Electrician. He worked for a number of years...

Dec 25, 2023

PLAISTOW, NH - Richard 'Dick' Letourneau, Jr. of Plaistow, NH, passed away early Christmas morning after losing his battle with esophageal cancer.

Dick was born bald as a cue ball in Haverhill MA, on February 10, 1950 and got hairier each day since. Dick was proud to be a grumpy old man, a feat that Dick described...

Dec 25, 2023

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL: Elizabeth A. Stearns, 86, formerly of Groveland and wife of the late Richard Stearns, passed away on December 25, 2023 at Winchester Hospital.

Born in Orlando, FL. on December 24, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Edward H. and Elizabeth (Pickard) Parker.

Elizabeth was educated in Haverhill and graduated from...

Dec 23, 2023

HAVERHILL - Richard M. Chicoine, Sr., born November 24, 1955, left us on December 23, 2023 to join his wife Barbara (Fucalaro) Chicoine, and son Gregory Chicoine, in heaven.

Leaving behind his son Richard M Chicoine, Jr., of Stoneham, MA and his daughter Erica M. Chicoine of Bartow, FL, his sisters Janice Devlin of Plaistow, NH and...

Dec 21, 2023

HAVERHILL - Michelle Garland of Haverhill passed away unexpectedly at home on December 21, 2023 at the age of 46. She was the beloved daughter of Miriam and Bill Garland, wife of Laurel Sullivan and devoted sister to Michael and Lisa Garland.  Michelle was predeceased by her grandparents Helen and Edgar Garland and her uncle Edward Garland.  She was...

Dec 21, 2023

HAVERHILL - Kathleen D. Paula, 77, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Kathie was born in Charlestown, MA one of three children to Daniel Joseph Herlihy, Jr., and Grace B. (Pilicy). She graduated from St. Mary's High School in Waltham, MA.

Kathie worked many years as a material supervisor at  ...

Dec 20, 2023

AMESBURY - Miguel Angel Perez age 54 of Amesbury, passed away Wednesday evening on December 20, 2023 after a long health battle due to a spinal cord injury.

Miguel was born on September 5th 1969 in Chicago, Illinois. He was the son of Gloria M. Perez and the late Vicente "Tito" Castro. He was the oldest of...

Dec 19, 2023

HAVERHILL – Michael J. Pike, 72, husband of Norma (Paré) Pike, passed away December 19, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill.

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Patricia (O'Neil) Pike of Haverhill and the late William Pike. He was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1971.  Micheal worked at Foss Manufacturing for...

Dec 18, 2023

HAVERHILL - David Augustus Sauter, 46, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 14, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21 in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Service will follow at 11:30 AM. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Dec 16, 2023

ALL SERVICES WILL TAKE PLACE IN IPSWICH

IPSWICH - James Everett Bodwell, Jr., 66, loving husband of Nancy Bodwell and father of Jimmy and Allison, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Born on October 19, 1957, Jim was the son of the late Jim and Geraldine (Day) Bodwell. Jim was raised and lived...

Dec 16, 2023

HAVERHILL - It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Elaine Michaud on Saturday, December 16 following a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer's Dementia. She was lovingly and patiently cared for by her husband of 30 years Douglas Michaud for whom we are eternally grateful.

Elaine was born and raised in Andover, MA, and...