Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

HAVERHILL - David K. Clark, 71, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Born in St. Albans, VT, David joined the Army at age 17 and was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam War in a support capacity as a motor vehicle mechanic. Dave and Judy met in 1975, and they were together...

Oct 4, 2021

Albert M. Saunders, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2021, with his family by his side.

He was the beloved husband of the late Muriel Saunders. Al was raised in Arlington, MA and lived in Burlington, MA for many years. Al joined IBEW Local 103 in December 1951. He worked as an electrician for 40...

Oct 4, 2021

HAVERHILL - Francis (Frank) Falcone, Sr., age 80, of Bradford, MA formerly of Everett, MA, passed away peacefully on Monday October 4, 2021.  He was born October 19, 1940 in Boston, MA. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany where he met the love of his life Hannelore Nutzel of Bayreuth, Germany. They married September...

Oct 3, 2021

HAVERHILL - Ida E. (DiFruscio) Hill, 99, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021.

She was born in Lawrence on September 2, 1922, one of six children of Domenic and Vincenza (Masi) DiFruscio. Ida was the cherished wife of the late Richard F. Hill who passed in 1976.

She loved music...

Oct 1, 2021

HAVERHILL - Phinnyva Chin So, 61, passed away from many medical conditions at Boston Medical Center on Friday, October 1, 2021.

She was born March 10, 1960 in Battambang, Cambodia and has endured many hardships in her life growing up. She had lost her mother at a very young age, witness her father die during the Khmer...

Sep 30, 2021

HAVERHILL - Our beloved Jacquelyn (Steinmetz) Purpura passed away peacefully in Haverhill, on September 30, 2021 at the age of 80 years old, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Scranton, PA to Philip and Esther Steinmetz. Jacquelyn attended nursing school in her early years and was a stay-at-home mother to her beloved family whom...

Sep 28, 2021

KITTERY POINT, ME - Stacey Stein-Taylor, 63, ended her cycle on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. She was at home in Kittery Point, Maine and she was surrounded by her family and friends. Although she was planning to pass the following day, 'a more auspicious day,' she wasn't particularly punctual in life either.

Stacey was born in Brooklyn,...

Sep 23, 2021

HAVERHILL – Angelo Giannopoulos, 63, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, September 23, 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

Angelo was born in Athens Greece on May 15, 1958. Surviving family members are his father and mother Sotirios and Maria Yannopoulos and brother Louis Giannopoulos, son Steven Giannopoulos, daughter Angela O'Neill Giannopoulos, granddaughter Isabelle...

Sep 22, 2021

HAMPSTEAD, NH - Theron M. Dunning, 59, resident of Hampstead, NH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.

Complete notice will follow. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Sep 22, 2021

HAVERHILL, MA - Brenda Anne Jefferson Crink, 85, of Haverhill, MA went to be with her Lord in the wee hours of September 22, 2021.

Brenda was born in Darien, CT on October 16, 1935 to her parents, Louis French Jefferson (1894 - 1944)  and Anne Kunert Jefferson Blythe (1905 - 1993).  She was predeceased by her...

Sep 21, 2021

LAWRENCE - Ramonita, age 68, was the most amazing mother, grandmother, and friend. She was a sweet, humble woman full of life. She was always upbeat, positive, and with a beautiful smile on her face. She loved anything yellow as it was bright just like her spirit. Her laughter was contagious. She enjoyed playing Bingo, listening to music, dancing,...

Sep 21, 2021

SALEM, NH: Alma C. (Boisselle) Comeau, age 100, formerly of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2021, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice in Reading, MA., surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Haverhill on July 12, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Albertine (Chagnon) Boisselle.

Alma was...

Sep 17, 2021

NO. CHELMSFORD - Gerald Green, 68, resident of No. Chelmsford, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

Services are private. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Sep 17, 2021

GROVELAND – Donald G. Cayer, 78, resident of Groveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Lawrence on June 9, 1943, one of seven children of Philibert and Yvonne (Houde) Cayer of St. Appolinare, Canada. Raised in Lawrence and he attended St. Ann's Grammar School and graduated...

Sep 17, 2021

HAVERHLIL – Dorothy B. Galinsky, 88, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021 at High Pointe Hospice House, Haverhill.

Dorothy was born in Haverhill on May 20, 1933. Daughter of Frank and Sarah (Antkowiak) Galinsky. Raised in Haverhill and educated in Haverhill Public Schools, she graduated from Haverhill High in 1951. Longtime parishioner...

Sep 15, 2021

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME – Peter Rampulla, 75, of Old Orchard, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House.

He was born in Haverhill, MA on December 7, 1945, the son of the late Andrew Rampulla and  Bessie (Pepe) Rampulla.

Peter was a graduate of...

Sep 13, 2021

HAVERHILL - Dennis G. Theriault, 70, longtime Haverhill resident, passed on September 13, 2021, after a long illness.

Predeceased by parents George and Pauline Theriault of Stoneham and sister Christine Cosgrove Anderson. He is survived by siblings Marie Sherman of Groveland, Pauline Kearns of Clarkston, MI, Gizelle Grover of Rindge, NH; and son Jason Theriault.

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Sep 8, 2021

GEORGETOWN – Allan W. Hamm, 88, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.

He was born on February 23, 1933 in Prospect, ME, son of Karl and Nellie (Clowes) Hamm. Allan was raised in Belfast, ME and graduated from Crosby High School in 1952, then went on to Lowell Tech and completing in 1958....

Sep 8, 2021

PLAISTOW, NH - Timothy J. Melvin, 56, of Plaistow, NH, beloved father of David and Madeline Melvin, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, peacefully in his sleep at home.

He was born in Milwaukee WI to the late Charles and Audrey (Dart) Melvin. Raised in Danvers, MA, he was a graduate of Danvers High School and attended Salem...

Sep 8, 2021

BRADFORD - Bernard "Bernie" Clohisy, 84, lifelong Sacred Hearts parishioner and Bradford resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, with his children by his side. Bernie was born on March 6, 1937 to parents Paul and Anne (Soraghan) Clohisy of Bradford; and was brother of John Clohisy of Haverhill. He is survived by his son Paul, daughter-in-law...