Obituaries

Oct 5, 2023

HAVERHILL - Our hearts are deeply saddened to announce the loss of Sara Souza, who passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023, after a series of unexplained strokes. She was a young 36 years old, and the reverberations of her departure will be experienced for decades to come.

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on January 15, 1987 to...

Oct 4, 2023

HAVERHILL - Paul Michael Christopher spread his wings and flew away October 4, 2023 following a brief illness. He was born in Haverhill, Mass November 23, 1961 to Nicholas and Thelma (Salmas) Christopher, the youngest of three sons. He went deaf at a young age due to spinal meningitis. He went on to attend Beverly School for the Deaf...

Oct 1, 2023

David W. Bonnell, 75, formerly of Lowell and husband of the late Maureen J. (Comeau) Bonnell, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2023 at Academy Manor.

Born in Haverhill, MA on September 11, 1948, he was the son of the late Clarence W. and Elvira A. (Ellery) Bonnell.

David was educated in Haverhill and graduated...

Sep 29, 2023

HAVERHILL - John F. Smith passed away Friday, September 29 at Mass General Hospital surrounded by his loving wife and son.

John was a student at St. James School in Haverhill and later graduated from Timberlane Regional High School. As a young man he became familiar with cars, as he followed in his father's footsteps he learned...

Sep 27, 2023

LOWELL - Donna Mae (Dunham) McCreedy, age 82, received her angel wings on September 27, 2023 in Haverhill.

She was born on May 31, 1941, in the city of Cambridge, MA to John and Mary Dunham. She was formerly married to Herman Clark McCreedy. She would often joke that her birth "started the Second World War."

Sep 26, 2023

HAVERHILL - Julio W. Joubert, Sr., 90, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, and joined his beloved wife in Heaven.

He was born in Guayama, Puerto Rico and moved to Haverhill in 1969. He retired from Lucent Technology and began enjoying activities such as playing bingo at the Haverhill Citizens Center and listening...

Sep 24, 2023

TYNGSBORO - Lalitaben Patel, 75, of Gujrat, India and resident of Tyngsboro, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Thursday, September 28, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. Cremation ceremony will follow. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Sep 23, 2023

ANDOVER - Paul Hickman, 81, of Andover, MA passed away peacefully on September 23, 2023, after a very short battle with lung cancer.

Paul was born in Flushing, New York on May 29, 1942, to Herman Charles Hickman and Eleanor (Smigelski) Hickman and grew up in Glendale, New York. He graduated in 1959 from Bishop Loughlin Memorial...

Sep 20, 2023

HAVERHILL - Joann M. Rogers, 84, was a lifelong resident of Haverhill. Joann passed away peacefully while at Highpoint Hospice House with loved ones by her side.

She was born on December 2, 1938 to Joseph and Lillian (Flagg) Blinn and was raised along the side of her three bothers and educated at at Joseph's School. Joann...

Sep 20, 2023

HAVERHILL - Marilyn L. Corradino, 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, the 20th day of September at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Haverhill, the daughter of the late Lester G. and Florence "Flossie" (Hutchins) Welch.

She is survived by her sister, Janice Regan of Scarborough, ME, and her four grandchildren all...

Sep 20, 2023

MERRIMAC - Fujiko N. Mears, 92, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, after an extended illness. She will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Fujiko was born in Tokyo, Japan on September 2, 1931. In 1954 married the late Roger A. Mears, Sr. while he was serving in the U.S. Air Force in Japan.

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Sep 20, 2023

MERRIMAC – Walter H. 'Peter' Mann passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023. He was born on March 10, 1933 in Lawrence, MA where he was raised along with his three younger siblings (Charlotte, Carl and Richard 'Dick') born to Walter and Stella (Hamel) Mann.

He attended St. Anne's Grammar School, Central Catholic High School and graduated...

Sep 20, 2023

NEWTON, NH - William Orvin "Bill" Hood, III, 65, of Newton, NH passed away on the morning of September 20, 2023 at Brigham and Women's Hospital following a lengthy battle with Myelofibrosis, a rare blood cancer. He was born on August 10, 1958 in Gouverneur, NY and grew up in Boxford, MA, attending Harry Lee Cole and Spofford Pond...

Sep 20, 2023

HAVERHILL - Peter Biagio Sannizzaro Sr., 80, of Haverhill, passed away after a long illness on September 20, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 41 years, Kathleen Walsh Sannizzaro, his six children, Rocky, Jacqueline, Juliette, Jenelle, Jillian, and Peter Jr., as well as many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Between the Boston Red Sox, Elvis, and his...

Sep 16, 2023

HAVERHILL - Gordon James Files, Sr., 79, longtime resident of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023.

The son of the late Arthur J. and Beatrice R. (Cassidy) Files and husband to the late Carmen Yolanda (Candelaria) Files.

Gordon leaves behind his brother Robert A. Files, Sr. and wife Patricia of Rochester,...

Sep 11, 2023

HAVERHILL – Albert "Al" Corneau, Jr., of Haverhill, and Ft. Myers Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on September 11, 2023, at High Pointe House in Haverhill at age 71.

Al leaves behind his cherished wife, Linda, and their devoted daughter, Allison. He will be terribly missed by his older brothers Dave and Kenny, along...

Sep 11, 2023

HAVERHILL - Stanley Morris, 73 of Haverhill, proud Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away September 11, 2023.

Born and raised in Somerville, MA, he spent his career working in shipping and receiving. He is best remembered as a loving husband and grandfather. He loved spending time with his granddaughter and enjoyed taking long rides to the beach with...

Sep 10, 2023

HAMPTON, NH: Frank P. Piro, 70, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023 at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA.

Born in Lawrence, MA on May 9, 1953, he was the son of the late Frank and Rosalba (Silano) Piro.

Following his graduation from Methuen High School, he continued his education and graduated from RETS...

Sep 8, 2023

TEWKSBURY - Chhotubhai Patel, 88, of India and resident of Tewkbury, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Tuesday, September 12, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Cremation ceremony will follow. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Sep 7, 2023

GILFORD, NH — Margaret M. (Magee) Sullivan of Boulder Road in Gilford, NH died September 7, 2023, surrounded by her family at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord.

Margaret was born on November 11, 1937, in Haverhill, MA, the daughter of the late James and Helen (Donohue) Magee. She attended Haverhill Public Schools, graduating from Haverhill...