Obituaries

Mar 31, 2026

C. Miguel Guadalupe Gomez, born in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico in September 1939, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Miguel was the eldest child of Brigido Guadalupe and Juana Gomez, and from an early age he took his role seriously—protective, loyal, and always watching over his brothers and sisters: Blanca Roldan, Abigail Santiago, Belen Guadalupe, Saul Guadalupe,...

Mar 30, 2026

Victor 'Big Vic' Mitchell Slaiciunas, passed away peacefully at Serenity Hospice on Monday, March 30, 2026, at the age of 76 after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson's.

Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, to his late parents, Victor and Anne Slaiciunas. Vic's love for sports began early with high school football and baseball. A proud New England...

Mar 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Valentino Gareski

On March 27, 2026, our family lost an extraordinary man. My brother, Valentino Gareski, passed away after a courageous battle with lung cancer at just 52 years old.

In many ways, Valentino helped raise me. He wasn't just my brother—he was a mentor, protector, and role model who showed...

Mar 25, 2026

Com profunda tristeza e pesar, anunciamos o falecimento de Wander Alcantara de Oliveira — amado esposo, pai dedicado, filho querido, arquiteto e um homem cujo amor por sua família definiu sua vida. Wander lutou contra o câncer com extraordinária coragem e determinação, resistindo até seu último suspiro pelas pessoas que mais amava. Em cada momento difícil, seus pensamentos estavam...

Mar 25, 2026

HAVERHILL: Shirley E. (Bateman) (Paquette) Brown, 86, formerly of Derry, NH, passed March 25, 2026 at Lawrence General Hospital following declining health. She was the wife of the late William J. Paquette and Richard Brown.

Born in Georgetown, MA on May 29, 1939, Shirley was the daughter of the late Alfred W. and Nettie E. (West) Bateman....

Mar 19, 2026

Walter Griffin, Jr., 65 of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Cherished husband of Kim (Kennedy) Griffin and loving father of Luca Franceschino.

He was pre-deceased by his father, Walter Griffin, Sr and his mother, Joan (Lanzi) Griffin. He also leaves behind his brothers, Louis Griffin and his wife Karin of Stoneham, MA....

Mar 18, 2026

Vera (Beryl) Puddester-McKenna, 79, passed peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Billerica Crossings, surrounded by the care and comfort of Matthew and Heather. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph McKenna, with whom she shared 29 years of deep love and happiness.

Beryl was born in 1946 in Ochre Pit Cove, Newfoundland, to Frances and...

Mar 17, 2026

Joan M. Lane of Mayfield Heights, OH, formerly of Bradford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, surrounded by family at Hillcrest Hospital in Ohio.

Joani was born in Boston, MA on August 14, 1946. She was the daughter of Andrew "Red" and Lillian Canning, and grew up with her two sisters, Bobbi and Nancy, in...

Mar 7, 2026

Carolina Mary Roberta (Kezik) Wilson, 91, of Bradford, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at Prescott House in North Andover, MA. Born on her family’s farm in Newton, NH, to Alexander and Mary (Piwowarski) Kezik, Carolina often spoke nostalgically of her early years. She shared stories of a simpler time—pumping water, using kerosene lamps, and staying warm with flannel-covered...

Mar 7, 2026

Maureen Cloonan passed away on her 78th birthday — a day that began as a celebration of her life and became the day she completed it. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Maureen grew up in the city she called home, attending Lawrence High School and laying the roots of a life defined by fierce independence, sharp intelligence, and deep, abiding...

Mar 6, 2026

Patricia Ann Maslen, 76, of Newburyport, MA, passed away gracefully on March 6, 2026.

Patricia was born on May 6, 1949, in Brighton, MA, to Doris Ryan and John Ryan. She attended Emmanuel College and earned an undergraduate degree in education and psychology, and later a master's degree in education from Lesley University. She worked for many...

Mar 4, 2026

Judith Katherine Martinoli, 86, of North Andover, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Roxanne Savage.

Judith earned her bachelor's degree from North Adams State and later completed a master's degree at UMass Lowell. She spent many years as a dedicated teacher before...

Mar 2, 2026

Frances 'Fran or Frannie' Harnum, 85, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.  She was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, William Harnum.

She is survived by her four children, Linda Mandra and her husband Michael, William Harnum Jr., Phillip Harnum, and Jill Primmer and her partner Gary; her grandchildren, Jeffrey...

Mar 1, 2026

FRANKLIN, MA: Steven G. Gould, 58, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on March 1, 2026 at UMMH Milford Regional Hospital.

The oldest of six children, Steve was active in Cub Scouts. He often led the three oldest brothers in evening wrestling matches against Dad on the living room floor. Steve had a love for Marvel Comics, rock...

Feb 28, 2026

Marjorie Ellsworth Howell, a Revere High School graduate, Class of 1956, was born on August 31, 1937, and passed away on February 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J. Howell, a Revere High School graduate, Class of 1952. They were married on November 24, 1958, and shared many wonderful years together.

Marjorie retired from Raytheon in...

Feb 27, 2026

Barry John Belanger of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed on February 27, 2026, having succumb to organ cancer. Barry was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on January 24, 1959. Barry is pre-deceased by his parents, Raymond Owen Belanger, Sr, and Claire Pearl Emond Belanger, and his brothers Raymond and Stephen. He is survived by his spouse, Preston Matthew Roland of Haverhill, Massachusetts,...

Feb 27, 2026

Richard Doucette passed away peacefully at home on February 27, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on November 22, 1949, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, Richard was the beloved son of Joseph and Marie Doucette. He grew up in Haverhill, MA and went on to build a life centered on family, hard work, and devotion to those...

Feb 24, 2026

Samuel Yazbek (Sam), 78, of Lawrence, Massachusetts, passed away on February 24 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a long battle with bone cancer.

Sam was born on July 18, 1947, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the son of Albert and Elizabeth Yazbek. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and worked for 20 years at the VA Hospital...

Feb 24, 2026

On February 24, 2026, Cam Tien unexpectedly passed away surrounded by family. Cam was born on June 2, 1939, in Saigon, Vietnam. In the late 1970s, he made the courageous decision to uproot his life in search of better opportunities in the United States. Alongside his wife Hue and his first son Kieu Tien, who sadly passed away in...

Feb 24, 2026

Sean David Persing, a Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, only three days after being diagnosed with cancer. He was 61 years old.

Born in Boston in 1964, Sean was adopted by June and Edward Alley. After Ed and June divorced, June married Robert Persing, who then adopted Sean. They moved to Andover in...