Obituaries

Nov 10, 2019

Stella J. Bassett, 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the High Pointe Hospice House.

She was a kind woman who will be greatly missed.

Services are private. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill.

Nov 3, 2019

Janice E. (Littlejohn) Gilday, 91, a longtime resident of the seacoast area with years in Amesbury, MA, Hampton, NH, Seabrook, NH and Salisbury, MA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 3, at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home in Haverhill, MA.

Janice was born in Christiansburg, Ohio and raised on the award-winning Littlejohn hog farm. Her love for...

Nov 1, 2019

HAVERHILL: Barbara Mae (Upson) Dondero, 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family in her home of 63 years. She was the wife of the late Thomas L. Dondero. Born in Haverhill on April 8, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Carrie Bertha (Colby) Upson. Barbara was educated in Haverhill and graduated from...

Oct 30, 2019

HAVERHILL, MA: Robert Allen James, Sr., 75, formerly of Rochester, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Wingate Residences after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. Born in Churchville, NY February 25, 1944 to Dorothy Bell and Earl James. After the death of his mother, Earl James remarried Charlotte Nye. Bob graduated from Penfield High School,...

Oct 26, 2019

LAWRENCE - Chie (Ikeda) Dionne, resident of Lawrence, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Chie was born in Japan on September 1, 1928 to Aki and Fusataro Ikeda. She has been a lifelong resident of Lawrence, MA since 1958. She retired as a seamstress from Grieco Brothers / Southwick after 40 years.

Chie was...

Oct 26, 2019

Andreas Markus Weber, Master Pastry Chef, Garde Manger, German Navy Veteran, Store Manager, and so much more. Everyone referred to him as a "Gentle Giant." In which he exhibited through his generosity, thoughtfulness and kind spirit every day.

He was a proud, loving father to his daughter Samantha, and he bragged about her all the time. Andreas...

Oct 19, 2019

HAVERHILL - Kathleen Cote, 69, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Kathleen was born in Lawrence on May 30, 1950. She is Veteran U.S. Navy, enlisting during Vietnam and she served honorably for 13 year until being discharged. She was a kind woman that enjoyed people and will be missed...

Oct 16, 2019

HAVERHILL - Dr. Bruce R. Franz, 64, longtime Haverhill resident and retired dentist, passed away on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2019 in Boston surrounded by his family.

Bruce was born in Boston and raised in Andover, attending Andover schools. He graduated from Merrimack College with a Bachelor's Degree and continued his education at Tufts University School of...

Oct 14, 2019

HAVERHILL - Joseph A. Badolato, Sr., of Hampton, NH, formerly of Haverhill, died October 14, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 7, 1941, son of the late Domenic, Sr. and Jennie (Grassi) Badolato.

Joe was a graduate of Haverhill High School, class of 1958. He also graduated from Saint Anselm College where...

Oct 13, 2019

PLAISTOW, NH: Barbara M. (Riedle) McGinley, 95, passed away October 13, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA. Barbara was the wife of the late William J. McGinley and Donald L. Uerkwitz. Born in Haverhill on July 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clayton E. and Thelma E. (Marston) Riedle. Barbara was educated in Haverhill...

Oct 11, 2019

PLAISTOW, NH - On October 11, 2019, Richard F. Natalino, at the age of 91, went to his eternal home with his Lord. Richard is survived by his wife of 42 years, Janice, their children Jordan, Joseph, Jillian and Jared as well as his children, Wendi and Richard Jr., from his first wife, Lillian.

Richard was born...

Oct 10, 2019

HAVERHILL - Staci A. (Iuele) Ferguson, 51, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Haverhill on May 27, 1968 and attended Haverhill Public Schools. Staci worked in the medical field for many years. She was the woman who took care of everyone, being a...

Oct 10, 2019

LAWRENCE - Jamie "Jaybird" Ryan, 39, longtime Lawrence resident passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born on November 5, 1979 in Methuen, MA. Jamie attended Lawrence Schools and worked for his brother Sean as a Masonry tender. Jay enjoyed music, movies, fishing and the Patriots. He was known for having a huge heart as he enjoyed...

Oct 7, 2019

HAVERHILL - Thomas W. Quigley of Haverhill, passed away peacefully at his home Oct 7, 2019.

He was born in Chelsea, Mass. on August 1, 1948, son of the late Wilmer and Beatrice (Forbes) Quigley. Thomas and his family lived in Amesbury, Mass. for over 30 years. After a long and successful career in the newspaper industry...

Oct 7, 2019

HAVERHILL - Mary Lachance, 98, of Lowell and longtime resident of Ivy Hill Court, Haverhill, passed away on Monday evening, October 7, 2019.

Graveside Services took place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Arrangements by Driscoll Funeral Home, Haverhill. For guestbook, please visit www.driscollcares.com

Oct 6, 2019

LEXINGTON - Kantibhai H. Patel, 85, of India, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at Lahey Medical Center, Burlington.

Agni Sanskar Service on Wednesday, October 9, in the Driscoll Funeral Home, 309 So. Main Street, Haverhill from 10:00 to 11:45 AM. Services continued at Linwood Crematory, 41 John Ward Avenue, Haverhill. For guestbook, visit www.driscollcares.com

Oct 5, 2019

HAVERHILL: Lena J. (Bengtsson) Amirian was born on October 25, 1946 in Falkenberg, Sweden. Her passion for animals and music started at an early age. She used to bike miles to visit her first horse, and she trained avidly at a music conservatory as she sought to become a concert pianist. In September of 1966, she met her husband...

Oct 4, 2019

HAVERHILL: Gretchen A. (Page) Caswell, 85, departed from her earthly home to dwell in eternity with her Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, on October 4, 2019 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. Gretchen was the wife of the late John Mackie Caswell. Born in Haverhill on April 30, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Page...

Sep 30, 2019

LOWELL - Robert (Bob) Corey of Lowell passed away peacefully on September 30. surrounded by his loving family at High Point Hospice in Haverhill at the age of 89. He was one of twelve children of the late James and Dora (Brais) Corey.

Bob was born on June 14, 1930. He went to Sacred Heart School and...

Sep 30, 2019

HAVERHILL - Edward F. "Ed" Wholley, Sr., 86, of Haverhill, died Monday evening September 30 at the Holy Family Hospital, Haverhill after a very brief illness.

Ed was born in Haverhill on August 31, 1933, the son of the late Edward V. Wholley and Lietta (Jacques) Wholley.

He was a lifelong resident of Haverhill until...