Obituaries

Feb 9, 2018

LAWRENCE - Edward T. Overka, 70, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2018.

Born on October 25, 1947, son of the late Joseph and Rita (Provencal) Overka. He was raised in Lawrence and was a resident of the City his entire life. Edward loved all Boston sports teams, especially the Red Sox. He spent...

Feb 2, 2018

Haverhill: Shirley B. (Torrey) Campbell, 96, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at Penacook Place. She was the wife of the late Colin T. Campbell, Sr.

Born in Haverhill on April 18, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Chester T. and Marie Rose (Doucette) Torrey.

Shirley was educated in Haverhill, and graduated...

Jan 30, 2018

BRADFORD - Mary Charlotte (Kearns) Kothman, 85, of Bradford and formerly of Needham, passed away on January 30, 2018 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Boston on February 23, 1932, beloved daughter of Alice and William Kearns of Needham. Cherished wife of the late...

Jan 22, 2018

HAVERHILL - Debra (McCluskey) Jones, 65, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 in Boston.

Debra was born on February 4, 1952 in Haverhill to the Muriel (French) McCluskey of Haverhill and the late John McCluskey of Boston. She graduated from Haverhill High School and then proudly served in the U.S. Navy during...

Jan 18, 2018

HAVERHILL - Evelyn B. (Therrien) Mahoney, 88, of Haverhill, wife of the late James A. Mahoney passed away peacefully on January 18, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

She was born in Methuen on May 30, 1929, daughter of the late Adelard and Albea Therrien. Evelyn worked for Western Electric for many years through 1966...

Jan 16, 2018

HAVERHILL - Richard "Dick" A. Breault, 92, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at his residence. He was the loving husband of the late Mary E. (Fiorentini) Breault with whom he shared sixty-one years of marriage.

Born in Haverhill on September 25, 1925, he was the son of the late Evelyn (McLaughlin)...

Jan 15, 2018

HAVERHILL - Lorraine (Pare) Caron, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2018, with her loving family by her side.

Born in Salem, MA, on May 9, 1928, the daughter of the late Antoine and Alma (Martel) Pare.

She was a devout Catholic, she revels in His embrace today. Lorraine spent her life caring for others...

Jan 12, 2018

Haverhill: Stephen F. "Buddy" Cahoon, III, one month of age, passed away suddenly on January 12, 2018 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley.

Born December 2, 2017, he was the beloved son of Stephen F. Cahoon, Jr. and Martine A. Parisien.

What began as a time of joy, love and the anticipation of a...

Dec 31, 2017

HAVERHILL - William W. "Bill" Russell, 88, died December 31, 2017 at the David James Hospice at the Bedford VA after a long illness. He was the son of Robert G. Russell and Irene (Nies) Russell. He was in the Navy as an Aviation Ordnance man during the Korean War and graduated from the University of Maine in 1952...

Dec 28, 2017

Karen C. (Crook) Tabberrah, 64, passed away on December 28, 2017 at Beverly Hospital. She was the wife of John H. Tabberrah who passed away in 2009. Born in Boston on October 1, 1953, she was the daughter of Herbert C. and Patricia (MacKinnon) Crook. Karen graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1971. She continued her education at Northern...

Dec 25, 2017

LAWRENCE - Donna Harvewood, 46, of Lawrence, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017 after a long courageous battle with cancer. Donna's passions were jewelry making and creating glass art centerpieces. She loved the beaches and mountains and spending time with her family, friends and helping anyone in need between donating, volunteering or just to lend an ear to...

Dec 23, 2017

METHUEN - Anna (Giovanni) DiNatale Folopoulos joined the Angels in heaven on December 23, 2017 after a long and fulfilling life. She was 92 years old, just short of her 93rd birthday.

She was born on January 22, 1925 in Lawrence, daughter of Gustave and Concetta Giovanni, and spent her life in the Lawrence and Methuen area,...

Dec 20, 2017

HAVERHILL - Aram George Mooradian, 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, at the High Pointe House, surrounded by his family.

He was born in Haverhill on December 12, 1930, son of Krikor and Helen (Jaffarian) Mooradian. Aram attended Haverhill schools and graduated from Haverhill High / Haverhill Trade School in 1948. He had resided...

Dec 16, 2017

HAVERHILL - Robert F. Phalen, formerly of West Bridgewater, MA, passed away December 16, 2017, suddenly at Holy Family Hospital of pneumonia.

Robert was born on January 24, 1933 in Norwood, MA to the late Walter Munroe Phalen and Bridget Ellen McGrath. He spent his entire childhood in Norwood and at age 18 he joined the Air...

Dec 9, 2017

HAVERHILL - Jerilynn Skidmore, 34, passed away on December 9, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

She was born on February 28, 1983, loving daughter of Carol and John Mimms. Jerilynn was a loving and caring woman who will be greatly missed.

Her loving family members include her parents; children Jimmy Jr....

Dec 6, 2017

KINGSTON, NH - Marianne (Casey) Dionne of Kingston, NH, passed away peacefully with her children by her side, on December 6, 2017. She was 75 years old. Marianne was born on May 30, 1942, the fifth of six children to her late parents, Joseph and Gertrude (Conlon) Casey. She is predeceased by her siblings Joseph, James, Ginger, Joanne, and...

Dec 6, 2017

Ruben Daniel Flores Santa-Waldron

HAVERHILL: Ruben Santa-Waldron died on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. An avid runner and biology major at Northern Essex Community College, Ruben was nineteen.

Ruben attended Walnut Square School, Saint Joseph School of All Saints Parish, and Haverhill High School where he graduated in June 2016. He was in his sophomore year at Northern...

Dec 6, 2017

GROVELAND: Jean E. (Gasper) Mansell, 83, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2017 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the wife of the late Bruce W. Mansell.

Born in Haverhill on October 23, 1934, Jean was the daughter of the late Harriet (York) Gasper.

Following her graduation from Haverhill High School, Class of...

Nov 27, 2017

Haverhill: Thomas A. Bowles, 92, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on November 27, 2017 surrounded by his family.

Born in Caribou, ME on April 12, 1925, Mr. Bowles was the son of the late Harry and Patience (Haney) Bowles.

Thomas served with the Army National Guard for eight years as a field telephone...

Nov 26, 2017

DERRY, NH - On the morning of Sunday, November 26, 2017, Christopher Bruce Richard, 37, was finally freed from his long courageous battle. Christopher was born on October 7,1980 in Lawrence, MA to Vivian Johnson.

He grew up and attended school in the city. Christopher was a self reliant Jack of all trades. A businessman, diehard worker,...