Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

HAVERHILL - Robert G. Martin of Leicester and formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, with his family by his side. Robert was born on July 26, 1954, son of the late Richard and Grace Martin.

He was a graduate of Haverhill High School, class of 1972. Robert was a licensed journeyman cabinet maker,...

Apr 3, 2023

HAVERHILL - Kurt John Green, 62, of Haverhill, MA, passed away unexpectedly due to natural causes in the comfort of his own home.

Kurt is survived by his daughters / son in-law Kristina and Michael Parisi of Haverhill, MA, Lexi Green and Leo Begazo (long-time partner) of Tampa, FL; grandchildren Kyle Alliette, Michael Parisi, Victoria Parisi; longtime...

Mar 29, 2023

HAVERHILL - William E. Tarr, Jr, (Bill), 95, of Bradford, MA, passed away at Lawrence General Hospital on March 29, 2023. Born in Lynn, MA on November 22, 1927, he was the oldest son of the late Dorothy and William Tarr. He was predeceased by his brother Ronnie and sister Nancy.

Bill graduated from Lynn English School...

Mar 29, 2023

WELLS, ME - Barbara A. (Houchin) Poehler, 78, completed her circle of life Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Barbara grew up in Ottawa, IL where she was the daughter of Walter and Helen Houchin. She was the eldest of three daughters, Sharon Eirhart and Linda Heather.

Barbara always dreamed of being a librarian, however changed her career path...

Mar 26, 2023

HAVERHILL - Robert J. Decoteau, Jr., 67, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023, in Henderson, Nevada. He was the son of Robert J. and Barbara J. (Dickson) Decoteau.

Robert received his Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Lowell in 1977. He spent his career working at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida from...

Mar 18, 2023

HOLLISTON - Gunvantray Gajjar, 75, resident of Holliston and of Ahmedabad, India, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Wenesday, March 22, in Linwood Cemetery Chapel, 41 John Ward Avenue, Haverhill from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Mar 17, 2023

HAVERHILL - Henri Zefta, born August 9, 1934, passed away on March 17, 2023, at the age of 88. Henri was the eldest of eight children and he met his wife, Laurice, at the age of 22 and they have been married for the last 64 years. They had four children together: Marie, Issa, Kamal, and Jamal. Henri was...

Mar 15, 2023

HAVERHILL - Mary Margaret (Mannix) Sullivan, 65, passed away on March 15, 2023 at High Pointe Hospice after a courageous battle from complications as a result of Alzheimer's.

Born in Beverly and raised in Salem, MA, she graduated from Salem High School class of 1976. After graduation she worked at various jobs and eventually spent 30 years...

Mar 12, 2023

METHUEN - Chanchalben Patel, 91, resident of Methuen and of Ahmedabad, India, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 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

Mar 11, 2023

"MAY HER MEMORY BE ETERNAL"

HAVERHILL - Fannie passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Webster at Rye. She just celebrated her 100th birthday on March 7. Born in Haverhill, MA, she was the eldest daughter of Charles and Angelina (Alpas) Vlahos.

She was raised and educated in Haverhill and worked at several shoe...

Mar 9, 2023

HAVERHILL - Vasilios "Billy" Antoniadis of Haverhill, MA passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Vasilios was born on October 5, 1962 in Trikala, Greece, son of the Efihia (Tolios) and the late Nikolaos Antoniadis and came to the US in 1971. He was a graduate of Haverhill High School Class of...

Mar 8, 2023

HAVERHILL - Bobby Kirmil left us on March 8, at the age of 37. He left behind his parents, Anita and Robert Kirmil, Sr., a sister, Stacy and her husband, Tim Plourde, a brother, Jon Kirmil and his wife, Okeisha, a nephew, Javien Kirmil, several aunts and uncles, cousins, friends, his dog, Logan and his sister's dogs, Boston and...

Mar 7, 2023

HAVERHILL - Heli Nunez, 46, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.

Heli was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and grandfather. Heli's  greatest joy was his three children Ali, Bella, and Elias Heli could make people laugh even at their worst moments. Heli was an avid New England sports fan and you could...

Mar 6, 2023

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SALISBURY, MA: Thomas C. "Tom" Olsen, 64, passed away at his home on March 6, 2023 surrounded by those who loved him most. He was the husband of Krista G. (Georges) Olsen.

Born in Greenville, MI on August 30, 1958, he was the son...

Feb 28, 2023

HAVERHILL - Luz Gonzalez, 90, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 5, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday in St. James Church, 185 Winter Street, Haverhill at...

Feb 27, 2023

LAWRENCE - Helene C. (Malone) Dawson, 58, of Lawrence, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, at her home in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

She leaves her children: Stephanie Dawson, of  Boston, MA, Kathy Dawson of Manchester, NH, Jennifer Dawson of Lowell, MA, Leslie Dawson of Lawrence, MA, Desiree Sylvester of Amesbury, MA, Amanda Sylvester of Lawrence, MA and...

Feb 22, 2023

Michael Gopoian, 91, of Stratham and Hampton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023, in Hampton, New Hampshire.

Michael was born in Boston, Massachusetts to the late Markar and Nartouhie (Tatian) Gopoian on April 6, 1931. He attended Somerville High School where he played football and met his future wife, Phyllis.

He married...

Feb 22, 2023

HAVERHILL, MA: Bernice R. "Bunny" Leavitt, 83, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton. She was the wife of the late Forrest E. Leavitt.

Born in Haverhill on August 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Claude A. and Florence L. (Stuart) Wheeler.

Bunny was...

Feb 21, 2023

SALEM - Virginia Marie Charette, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, in Haverhill, MA.

She was born in Peabody, MA on January 19, 1944, to the late Carlton and Marion (Hurlburt) Porter. She graduated in 1962 from Lynn English High School, Lynn, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Roland J....

Feb 21, 2023

EVERETT - Rosemary Melville, resident of Everett, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, and would be 68 years old on February 28.

She was the beloved youngest daughter of the late George and Grace Collard of Allston; survivied by her son Christopher Matheny; cherished siblings Anita Collard Scannell of Hingham, Tricia Collard Herman of Florida and...