Obituaries

Dec 3, 2023

METHUEN - Joseph Downey, 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA after a long and hard fought battle with cancer.

Joseph was born on March 3, 1954, to Marianne Herkinham in Troy, NY. Joseph moved to Massachusetts with his father where he would grow into an...

Dec 3, 2023

METHUEN - Allen G. Grew, 76, of Methuen, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, on December 3, 2023, due to complications associated with pancreatic cancer.

Allen was born in Boston, MA on August 14, 1947 to the late Wilbert G. Grew and Constance (Gosselin) Grew.

Allen was a graduate of...

Dec 2, 2023

GROVELAND – Ronald J. Wilson, 85, resident of Groveland, died on December 2, peacefully surrounded by loving family.

Ron was born on June 22, 1938, son of Shirley and Albert Wilson, in Barre Vermont.

Ron was passionate about restoring, driving and most of all, talking about cars, most notably antiques. He had a knack for...

Dec 2, 2023

SPRINGFIELD, MA: Theresa J. Bazinet, 90, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Tufts High Pointe House in Haverhill. Shae was the wife of the late Floyd E. Bazinet.

Born in Springfield, MA on July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Henrietta E. (DeCormier) Trudell.

Mrs. Bazinet is...

Dec 1, 2023

LAWRENCE - On December 1, 2023, the Horton family said goodbye to their beloved mother and abuela.

Miriam passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Miriam E. Horton was born in Samana, Dominican Republic, and came to the United States with her sisters Martha and Jacqueline in 1965.

After arriving in the U.S., she...

Nov 30, 2023

HAVERHILL - Deborah A. (Castine) Blackey, passed away November 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Haverhill, she was a daughter of the late William and Carolyn Castine. Debbie was the oldest of four kids, an amazing mother to her two children, and enjoyed going to yard sales and thrift stores, but most of all...

Nov 30, 2023

HAVERHILL - Jean (Andrewartha) Ray, 70, a cherished mother, devoted friend, esteemed educator, and a pillar of the Haverhill community, passed away peacefully at her home in Bradford on Thursday, November 30, 2023.

Jean was born on September 26, 1953 to the late Alfred J. Andrewartha and Alberta Andrewartha in Haverhill, MA. Born and raised in Bradford,...

Nov 29, 2023

HAVERHILL - We are gathered here today with hearts full of sorrow to lay Angel David Manzano better known to the family as Chapulin to rest. Born in Jayuya Puerto Rico on February 8, 1975. Beloved father of Ariana, Angel, Juan Carlos. First born to Esther Rodriguez, eldest brother of 12 and an uncle to too many nieces and...

Nov 29, 2023

DEDHAM - We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Arthur J. LaCharite of Dedham, MA, on November 29, 2023, in Needham, Massachusetts. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 55 years, Cynthia (Ruel), his children Melissa (Bruce) and Arthur J. LaCharite, II, both of (Dedham, MA) and Andrea (Jason) of Peabody, MA. Arthur was the...

Nov 28, 2023

HAVERHILL - Nancy J. Shirling, age 69 of Haverhill, MA beloved mother of Lindsey Reed of Norwood, MA, her fiance Tony Lewis and their family Dylan Zalanskas and Jason Sorey, passed away on November 28, 2023 at 11:40 p.m. after a lengthy battle with complications from Pancreatic Cancer. She passed peacefully at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston surrounded...

Nov 27, 2023

HAVERHILL - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pasqualina (LoConte) Solimino, 90, on Monday, November 27, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born in Grottaminarda, Italy on November 2, 1933 to her parents Clemintina Annese and Angelo LoConte.

In May 1963 Pasqualina travelled to the United States to build...

Nov 26, 2023

ROCKPORT, ME - Kenneth Arey, 88, of Rockport, ME, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 7, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Nov 26, 2023

LOWELL - Vimlaben Somabhai Patel, 84, of Gujrat, India and resident of Lowell, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Thursday, November 30, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 to 11:30 AM. Cremation ceremony will follow. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Nov 25, 2023

HAVERHILL - Daryl E. Johnson of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA.

Daryl was born on August 11, 1946, in Richmond, VA. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Daryl is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Helen Griffin; his daughter, Brandi Johnson Greene...

Nov 13, 2023

LAWRENCE – Richard Pronovost, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023,  after a short illness at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA where he received excellent compassionate care.

He was born in Lowell to the late George and Mary Pronovost. Richard graduated from Chelmsford High and worked at Raytheon until he retired then worked at Andover...

Nov 13, 2023

HAVERHILL: David C. Dyer, 74, passed away November 13, 2023 after two years of various health issues following brain surgery. Earlier this year he celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with his wife, Deborah L. Dyer.

Born in White Plains, NY on May 7, 1949, he was the son of the late Benjamin W. Dyer, Jr., and Deborah...

Nov 8, 2023

HAVERHILL - Lisa A. (Ditomaso) O'Neill, passed peacefully on November 8, 2023, after a brief illness.

Lisa was born in Lynn MA on December 27, 1960, to Donna and Thomas Ditomaso of Lynn, MA. She attended Lynn schools and Merrian Court Junior College and had been employed at Zolikon Inc. for many years.

Lisa is...

Nov 7, 2023

HAVERHILL - Nicole RoseMarie (Cassano) Rodriguez, 42, of Haverhill, MA, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2023 in her home.

She was born on September 26, 1981 in Boston, MA. Nicole graduated from Framingham High School and briefly attended, her desired school of choice, The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. She used her fashion ability...

Nov 6, 2023

GLEN, NH - Carol L. Peterson, 91, of Glen, NH (formerly of Danvers, MA), passed away peacefully at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA, on Monday, November 6, 2023. Born in 1932 in Swampscott, MA, she was the daughter of the late William and Lillian Ruddock. Carol grew up in Lynn, MA, and attended Lynn Public Schools, graduating from...

Nov 6, 2023

HAVERHILL - Lisa (Salvati) Allder, 64 of Haverhill and longtime resident originally from Medford, unfortunately passed away November 6,2023 after suffering a massive stroke almost one year ago leaving her with many health problems.

Lisa comes from a very large family, she was the loving daughter to her deceased parents Dominic and Charlotte Salvati. She was one...