Obituaries

Feb 23, 2026

Nancy J. (Jutres) Parker of Haverhill, MA, passed away February 23, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Haverhill on August 6, 1943, the daughter of Alfred and Grace (Hooke) Jutres. Nancy was a lifelong resident of Haverhill, and graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1961. She worked as an office assistant for Holmes...

Feb 21, 2026

Todd S Mayo of Amesbury, Massachusetts, 70 years young, passed away in the early hours of February 21, 2026. A great man and a warrior in my eyes. He fought bravely for nearly 3 years in a battle with cancer. It quickly took over his body and mind, yet was unable to break his strong, joyful, and loving spirit....

Feb 18, 2026

Francis (Frank) Paul DeSantis, 83, passed away peacefully on February 18th 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family after battling cancer since 2020.

Frank always had an optimistic, can-do attitude about everything, always with a smile on his face, or a quick joke to put one on yours. He loved his wife and children fiercely...

Feb 18, 2026

HAVERHILL: Alan R. Williams, 73, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026 at Cedar View Rehab & Health Center in Methuen. He was the husband of Linda (Mercier) Williams, to whom he was married for twenty-six years.

Born in Lynn, MA on September 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Leslie and Helen (Baker) Williams....

Feb 15, 2026

Theresa Moore, 95, of Haverhill MA passed peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa was born Theresa Dorothy Proulx on October 3, 1930 to parents Denis and Amelia (Larochelle) Proulx of Amesbury MA.

She graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing where she began her life-long career...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with sadden hearts that we announce the passing of James R. Foley, lovingly known as Jimmy. Beloved husband, father, grandfather & uncle.

James passed away on February 11, 2026, at the age of 77. He departed peacefully at home surrounded by his family after fighting many years of chronic illnesses with great strength and a...

Feb 9, 2026

Contis Elizabeth (Booker) MARSH was born September 30, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan and was called home on February 9, 2026. Contis was the Daughter of William E. Booker and Grace (Jennings) Booker who preceded her in death.

Connie was Baptist, confirmed at St. Theresa of Avila in Detroit, Michigan where she also attended grade school and high...

Feb 7, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Therese M. Parsons, beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, at the age of 62. Therese passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Therese was born on December 28, 1963, to the late Frederick and...

Feb 7, 2026

HAVERHILL: Ann P. Hackett, 79, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026 at Prescott House in North Andover surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Robert E. Hackett to whom she had been married for fifty-nine years.

Born in Termon, County Donegal, Ireland on April 10, 1946, she was the daughter of the late...

Feb 6, 2026

Betty Delane Phelps, 89, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026 in her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted family.

She was born in South Paris, Maine on July 5, 1936 to Joseph Girard and Maybelle (Munroe) Girard. As a young girl she moved to Haverhill, MA and graduated from St. James High School in 1955....

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...