Obituaries

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...

Aug 28, 2021

HAVERHILL - Catherine (Albano) Maltais, 62, of Haverhill, MA, left this world on Saturday, August 28, 2021 after a three year battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was surrounded by family and her friends of 40 plus years, Lisa Laurion and Denise Beal when she passed.

Catherine was born on April 8, 1959, in Everett, MA, the...

Aug 26, 2021

HAVERHILL - Francis R. Manzer passed away on August 26, 2021 surrounded by loved ones at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, after fighting his battle with cancer.

Francis was born in Rumford, Maine to Francis L. and Teresa A. Manzer. He moved to Lawrence at the age of 10 where he later graduated with the class...

Aug 24, 2021

ANDOVER - Jivanbhai K. Patel, 65, of Mansa, Gujarat, India and resident of Andover, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Agni Sanskar Service will be Thursday, August 26, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 S. Main Street, Haverhill beginning at 1:00 PM with cremation to follow.

Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For...

Aug 23, 2021

HAVERHILL - Catherine (Kay) A. DeSando, 87, lifelong resident of Haverhill passed away on Monday evening, August 23, 2021 after a brief stay at the Care Dimensions (Lincoln House) in Lincoln, MA.

Kay was born in Haverhill on January 12, 1934. She was brought up by her grandparents Herbert and Marie Emerson. Her mother Catherine A. Sullivan...

Aug 21, 2021

SALISBURY - Niels Knudsen, Jr., passed away peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center on Saturday, August 21, 2021.

He was born in Melrose, MA and was the son of the late Niels Knudsen, Sr. and Louise Knudsen. Niels moved to Danvers during middle school and graduated from Danvers High School in 1971. He joined the Navy...

Aug 18, 2021

BURLINGTON - Frank B. DiFilippo, 48, resident of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021.

Services were private. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Aug 15, 2021

HAVERHILL - Joan Agnes (Weinberg) Pew, 81, of Haverhill, MA, died peacefully on August 15, 2021, of natural causes at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. Born April 10, 1940, into a Jewish family in Boston, her parents were Harry and Eva (Posner).

Joan was educated in Boston Schools and received the Bachelor of Arts degree...

Aug 14, 2021

HAVERHILL - Gary Porter, beloved father, fiancé, son and brother died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 14, 2021. He was 44 years old.

A kind heart and willingness to help those in need, Gary was born Gary Joseph Porter on March 5, 1977 in Medford, MA to parents Harry Porter and Diane Porter (Funicella). After Minuteman Technical High...

Aug 13, 2021

HAVERHILL: Phyllis A. Jackson, 89, formerly of Inverness, FL, passed away suddenly at her home on August 13, 2021. She was the wife of the late Charles W. Goff.

Born in Haverhill on August 5, 1932, she was the daughter of the late George B. and Rita J. (Abbott) Hitchcock.

Phyllis was educated...

Aug 12, 2021

HAVERHILL - Jacob "Jake" Daniel Wallace left this earth too soon on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

A precious boy born on September 20, 1984. Growing up Jacob played soccer and was on the honor role in school. He was always playful with his brother including video games while always beating his dad. Horseplay was Jake's middle name....

Aug 12, 2021

LAWRENCE – Violet Y. Sayrs, resident of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Violet, aka "Babe" was born on August 25, 1945 at J.B. Thomas Hospital in Peabody, MA. She was educated in the Lawrence School System. Named after her mother Violet, and was the third born daughter of five girls.

She...