Obituaries

Feb 4, 2026

Lorraine Rogers Ricker born November 24, 1938, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by love and the legacy of a life beautifully lived on February 4, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Joseph L. Rogers and Ethel Irene Pratt, and from the very beginning, she carried a warmth and strength that would define her entire life. Lorraine was...

Feb 3, 2026

Mickey, beloved mother of Christine and lifelong friend to Jo-Ann Licari, passed away from complications due to Alzheimer's disease on February 3, leaving a void in her family that cannot be filled.

She was born in Amesbury, MA in 1946, to James and Doris (Dore) Gleason. The youngest of 13 children, Mickey, claimed that her parents stopped...

Feb 2, 2026

In Loving Memory of William Paul Crivello

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William Paul Crivello of Groveland, Massachusetts, who departed this life peacefully on February 2, 2026, at the age of 80.

A devoted husband, William shared 58 beautiful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Angela (D'Alessandro) Crivello....

Jan 30, 2026

Helen Lund (Benischek), 96, originally of South Boston, MA, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Nevins Nursing & Rehab in Methuen early Friday, January 30th.

Born and raised in South Boston, and with many of her family members living in the Polish Triangle of Dorchester, she took pride in and celebrated her Czech heritage. She was...

Jan 30, 2026

Ruth (Bouchard) Souza, 84, of Salem, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026.

Born and raised in Lawrence, MA, Ruth lived a life rooted in kindness, connection, and friendship. She later spent her retirement years in Fort Pierce, FL, where she enjoyed building new friendships and becoming part of a vibrant community. In her final...

Jan 29, 2026

Dana Durkee, 66, passed away on January 29, 2026 surrounded by his family and friends.

Dana found his greatest peace on the water with a fishing rod in hand. Whether casting a line at dawn or sharing stories of the days catch at dusk, he cherished every moment spent on the water. This led him to eventually...

Jan 29, 2026

WALTHAM - Jashodaben, 88, cherished wife of Bhadwanji Patel, of Valsad, India and resident of Waltham, passed away on Thursday, January 29.

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Tuesday, February 3, 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

Jan 26, 2026

Mr. Anthony Crisante, also know by many as "TJ", "Tony", and "Uncle Ant", age 50, of Salem NH, passed away Monday January 26, 2026 unexpectedly after shoveling a winter storm with his fiancé. He was born April 13, 1975 in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

Anthony was predeceased by his father Anthony Crisante.

Anthony is survived and...

Jan 26, 2026

Deborah Ritchie, 75, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Ritchie, a devoted mother to Shawn, Jay, and Sherry and a cherished sister. Deborah was a cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren and a loving great-grandmother to seven great-grandchildren. Her home and heart were always open to...

Jan 26, 2026

Dennis 'Denny' LaRoche, of Plaistow, NH, passed away peacefully at High Pointe Hospice.

Native of Ward Hill section of Haverhill, Denny grew up in a house of eight siblings, which explains his lifelong love of laughter, chaos, and a good story. He was the beloved son of the late Claire and Roger LaRoche.

Denny knew...

Jan 26, 2026

FREMONT, NH: Joyce L. Sanborn, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2026 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Stephen A. Sanborn, to whom she had been married for fifty years.

Born in Haverhill, MA on May 21, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Wessell Henry and...

Jan 25, 2026

Marilyn Ann (Pappalardo) McKay, 87, of Haverhill, passed away on Sunday January 25, 2026, at The Meadows at Edgewood Nursing Home, North Andover.

She was born in Lawrence on August 13, 1938, daughter of Thomas and Ann (Signorelli) Pappalardo.  Marilyn was educated at St. Patrick's School, Lawrence.

Marilyn ran a successful Court Reporting business in...

Jan 22, 2026

Theresa 'Terry' Meyers McCabe, age 69, of Peterborough, New Hampshire, passed away on January 22, 2026, with her family by her side. Born September 13, 1956, in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of Leo J. and Theresa (Mullins) Meyers. Terry graduated from South Glens Falls High School, then went on to graduate in 1978 from Siena College,...

Jan 22, 2026

Radys Guillermo Rodriguez, Sr., a devoted husband and loving father, a cherished son and brother, a faithful servant of God, and a dear friend to many, passed away on January 22, 2026, in Haverhill, Massachusetts. He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to Federico Antonio Rodriguez of Santiago, Dominican Republic, and Maria Marta Vasquez of Jimaní, Dominican Republic....

Jan 19, 2026

Betsy Ann Felix passed away peacefully on January 18. She spent the later part of her life in Haverhill, and was originally from Old Town, Maine. Betsy had a deep love for the outdoors — especially camping and the beach — and lived a full and diverse life.

She was happiest sitting around a campfire at her...

Jan 14, 2026

Theresa Marie Cucuzza, 76, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, after a brief illness.

Born and raised in Somerville, Theresa attended Somerville High School and later earned her associate's degree from Bunker Hill Community College. Throughout her life, she was guided by a passion for learning and helping others. In her early career,...

Jan 13, 2026

"May Her Memory Be Eternal"

Athena (Simou) Hatsiandrou, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Peter Hatsiandrou and the cherished daughter of the late Niko and Asanoula (Mirmigelis) Simou.

Born on April...

Jan 11, 2026

Dexter Murray, Jr., 60, of Gloucester and longtime resident of Groveland, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of January 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Cherished husband of Bonnie (MacDougall) Murray.

Born and raised in Gloucester, Massachusetts, Dexter later made his home in Groveland, where he was a longtime resident. He was the...

Jan 10, 2026

James 'Jim' G. Emo, 71, of Bradford, passed away on January 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on December 9, 1954, in Topsfield, MA, he was a devoted husband and loving father.

He was hard working and dedicated. As a retired Special State Police Officer, he kept busy working part time delivering parts to...

Jan 9, 2026

Jacquelyn 'Jackie' A. (Lariviere) Faulkner,  of West Newbury, died on Friday, January 9 at Portsmouth hospital following a brief stay. Jackie was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Frances, her brother Ed, and her beloved husband, Fred. She is survived by her five children and their spouses: Frederick III (Lisa) of Westminster, CO, Keith (Ellen) of Beverly, MA, Andrea...