Obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

HAVERHILL - Robert B. Mears, 73, of Bradford passed away surrounded by his loving wife and children at Lahey Clinic due to a brief illness.

He graduated from Haverhill Trade School and became a well-known self-employed Licensed General Contractor.

Bob loved to travel and snow ski. Skiing took him to places like Switzerland, Lake Tahoe...

Feb 2, 2023

HAVERHILL - Robert E. DesMarais died on Thursday, February 2, at Hannah Duston Healthcare.  He was 86 years old and leaves his beloved wife of 58 years, Charlotte (Goudreault), sons Robert Jr. of Kent, CT, Christopher (Kelley) of Oviedo, FL, and Ted (Stephanie) of East Greenwich, RI.

Bob was a proud member of the U.S. Army who...

Feb 1, 2023

HAVERHILL - Michael Cogliano, 63, of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 10, 1959, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Carol Cogliano. Michael was the loving husband to Gail Cogliano. In addition to his wife, Gail, Michael is survived by daughters, Jill Byron,...

Jan 27, 2023

BOXFORD - William Carr, 70, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023, surrounded by those who loved him most. Born in March of 1952 to Edward and Margaret Carr, William was raised in the suburbs of Needham, MA alongside his beloved late brother, Barry.

In the first portion of his life, William discovered a love for automotives,...

Jan 25, 2023

HAVERHILL - Camilla Louise (Chuilli) Cushing passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023, at home with her husband and family present.

She was born on May 9, 1925, in East Millinocket, Maine to Cesare and Stella Chiulli, both immigrants from Italy. Camilla graduated from Schenck High School in her hometown excelling in math. Then she moved to...

Jan 25, 2023

HAVERHILL, MA: Helen D. Chase, 87, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2023 at Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport. She was the wife of the late Haverhill Fireman Norman Chase.

Born in Haverhill on September 29, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Calvin V. and Mildred (Wilson) Case.

Following her graduation...

Jan 23, 2023

ALL SERVICES WILL TAKE PLACE IN EXETER, NH

EXETER, NH - Marie L. Carbone, 56, of Exeter, NH, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, on January 23, 2023, after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was the wife of Matthew Carbone and the mother of Justin and Alex Carbone; loving daughter of Wayne and Linda Joslin...

Jan 22, 2023

LYNN - Donald Rayburn MacInnis, 89, of Lynn, MA passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023. Born November 4, 1933, he was the son to the late Chester and Harriet MacInnis. Donald was the loving husband to Marlene (Robinson) MacInnis for 65 years. Donald is survived by his wife Marlene, son Jeffrey and his wife Dianne, daughter Pamela Hinkle...

Jan 22, 2023

HAVERHILL, MA: Madelyn L. Hale, 95, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late James E. Hale to whom she was married for sixty-two years.

Born in Dracut, MA on August 21, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Demerritt)...

Jan 21, 2023

GROVELAND - Deborah Swecker, of Groveland, MA and Arundel, ME. Formerly of Southie. Born May 12, 1953, Debbie passed away peacefully on January 21, 2023 after a courageous battle against cancer surrounded by family. Cancer took her, but did not defeat her spirit. Loving Nana, mother, wife, sister, and auntie, Debbie was so loved by all who knew her....

Jan 16, 2023

HAVERHILL - Arlene C. (Darmody) Reddington, 84, passed away on January 16, 2023 in Haverhill. Arlene was born in Newton, MA on August 5, 1938 to the late William and Mary (O'Brien) Darmody. She lived in Haverhill for many years and worked at Sparkle Cleaners, Lucent Technologies in the cafeteria, and at the Groveland Post Office.

Arlene...

Jan 13, 2023

HAVERHILL - There are no words to explain how we feel as we mourn the loss of one of the most important people in our lives who we knew simply as Uncle Joe. A free spirit that lived his best life as a God fearing man that would not allow any elements to pull him out of his loving...

Jan 11, 2023

NORTH ANDOVER – Denise (Gray) Vonada, 55, of North Andover, passed away unexpectedly on January 11, 2023.

Born August 17, 1967, Denise was a graduate of North Andover High School, class of 1985. She graduated from Northern Essex Community College as an RN.

Denise is predeceased by her husband Kevin Vonada. She is survived by...

Jan 10, 2023

METHUEN - Chandrikaben Patel, 68, resident of Methuen, and of Anand, Gujarat, India, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Agni Sanskar Service will be held on Friday, Janaury 13, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill from 2:00 to 3:30 PM. Cremation ceremony will follow. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Jan 9, 2023

NORTH ANDOVER - Michael Francis Kowalski, Jr., 90, passed away peacefully with his wife Ann by his side Monday, January 9, 2023.

Michael is survived in addtition to his wife Ann, by his two sisters,Carol Grabauskas and Chrissy Skodzinski. He was predeceased by his parents Michael Kowalski and Constance (Markowska) and his sister Dorothy Szewczyk.

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Jan 6, 2023

HAVERHIL - Leah "Lee" Pearse, age 20, born August 11, 2002 in Newburyport, MA died in an accident while on vacation in Cancun, Mexico early in the morning of January 6, 2023. After a great beach day, amazing dinner, and fantastic dancing, she attempted to enter her Airbnb through the third-floor balcony because the keys had been locked inside....

Jan 6, 2023

HAVERHILL - Mona E. McGovern, 85, of Haverhill, MA, passed on January 6, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was the daughter of Harry and Margaret Stinson of Swampscott, MA and was born on December 19, 1937. Raised in Swampscott and attended St. Johns Grammar School, class of 1952, then graduated from Swampscott High School, class of...

Jan 6, 2023

HAVERHILL - It is with a heavy heart that the family of Donna J. Mears announces her passing at home surrounded by family and friends.

Born to Clarence and Beatrice Kittredge, she was an avid educator for the Haverhill Public Schools for forty years. Teaching was her passion. Donna loved spending time with her family especially her...

Jan 3, 2023

HAVERHILL - Patricia L McCarty, 76, of Bradford, Massachusetts, went home to be with the LORD on January 3, 2023, after health complications.

A retiree of the Pentucket Regional Schools of Massachusetts, Miss McCarty had enjoyed a lovely career as a primary school teacher.

Pat was predeceased by her sister, Judith A Stratton and their...

Jan 2, 2023

HAVERHILL - William Buckley Keefe passed on January 2, 2023 in Haverhill, MA formerly of Malden. He was the loving husband of Joe Jones of Haverhill. Son of the late Edward and Irene (Buckley) Keefe, and brother of the late Robert Keefe of Malden and sister Paula Keefe Hollingsworth of ME and FL.

Bill is the godfather...