Obituaries

Aug 14, 2017

HAVERHILL - Elaine R. Florent, 89, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died at Wingate Nursing Home on August 14, 2017, surrounded by her children. Born on February 20, 1928 in Haverhill, she was the daughter of Edgar and Cordelia (Sevigny) Desrosiers.

She was a graduate of St. Joseph School and Haverhill High School. Her primary vocation was as a...

Aug 2, 2017

HAVERHILL - Gerald J. Kelley, Sr. passed peacefully on August 2, 2017 surrounded by family. He was born during a blizzard on February 12, 1923 at his parents' home in Haverhill. The son of James and Susie (Molloy) Kelley, he spent most of his entire life in Haverhill. He attended St. James Elementary and High Schools and went on...

Aug 2, 2017

PLAISTOW, NH - Susan "Sue" (Noury) Letourneau, 61, of Plaistow, NH passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 2, 2017.

Now before reading on, please listen to this in your mind with a funny accent. Southern, British, anything will do. (Sue would have thought that was hilarious) She was born and raised in Newburyport on January 17, 1956....

Jul 28, 2017

HAVERHILL - Nicki (Frangoulis) Kafides, 67, of Haverhill, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017, from injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Nicki was born in Kalloni, Island of Lesvos, Greece on September 30, 1949. Loving daughter of the late Pantelis and Maria (Kalogerou) Frangoulis. She came to the United States with her family when she was...

Jul 25, 2017

HAVERHILL - Evdokia (Georgine) Dimakis, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, surrounded by her beloved husband and family.

She was born on September 25, 1935 on the beautiful island of Chios, Greece, daughter to the late Nikolaos and Venetia Georgine. She spent most of her early years on the island and spent some time...

Jul 23, 2017

On July 23, 2017, the world lost an amazing person. Funny, honest, and kind, Rhiannon "Annie" DeFranco Kerrigan passed suddenly from an opioid overdose while living in Lynn. Annie was a caring person who blessed the world with two beautiful children, Olivia Kerrigan and Zoey DeFranco whom she loved with all her heart. Annie is survived by a family...

Jul 19, 2017

HAVERHILL - Emanuele P. "Manny" DiMattia, 85, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at the Penacook Place Nursing Home. He was born in Haverhill on December 15, 1931, son of the late Vittorino and Elisa (DiBartolomeo) DiMattia. Manny was a proud Veteran having served in the U.S. Army in Panama at the Panama Canal....

Jul 14, 2017

Haverhill: Priscilla A. (Perrault) Spaulding, 89, passed away July 14, 2017 at Lahey Clinic Hospital surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late Robert E. Spaulding.

Born in Haverhill of April 28, 1928, Mrs. Spaulding was the daughter of the late William A. and Virginie (Desourdie) Perrault.

As was...

Jul 12, 2017

WEST BOXFORD - Eugene "Geno" A. Marresse, 78, of West Boxford, departed from this life at Sutton Hill Nursing Center in North Andover on July 12, 2017 after a period of declining health. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years Susan P. Marresse; sons Andrew D. Marresse of West Boxford and Douglas J. Marresse and his spouse...

Jul 12, 2017

LAWRENCE - Robert S. Luke of Lawrence passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Haverhill. He is son of the late Ernest Luke, Jr. and Gladys J. (Lind) Luke of Wakefield. Bob born in Stoneham and attended Medford High School and continued his studies in research and development. He was self-employed. Bob loved his family and enjoyed cooking...

Jul 11, 2017

HAVERHILL - Surrounded by her family, Betty "Don't call me Elizabeth" McKinnon passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Portland Maine she spent her teenage years in Winston-Salem, NC then her adult life in Groveland and Haverhill.

With her view that if you want something you work for it, she began...

Jul 3, 2017

HUDSON, FL: Alfred E. LaPlante, Jr., 92, formerly of Plaistow, NH, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 at Gulfside Hospice Care in New Port Richey, FL. He was the husband of the late Ruby E. (Davis) LaPlante.

Born in Lynn on May 29, 1925, he was the son of the late Alfred E., Sr. and Eva...

Jul 1, 2017

METHUEN - Barbara V. (Davidson) Dembitz passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at her home at Methuen Village Assisted Living, surrounded by people who loved her.

Barbara was born in New Rochelle, New York on May 10, 1923 to Alfred and Vera Davidson. She attended Cornell University and graduated from a New York City college....

Jun 25, 2017

HAVERHILL - Linda Sheehan, 76, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

She was born on October 29, 1940, daughter of the late Arthur and Doris (Sheridan) Sheehan. Linda graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1958. Following graduation, she began her life's work, of more than 40 years, as a...

Jun 22, 2017

PLAISTOW, NH: June B. (Littlefield) Walker, 91, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2017 at Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park. She was the wife of the late Neil F. Walker to whom she was married for sixty-six years.

Born in Haverhill on October 17, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Carlton H. and Gertrude (Fitts)...

Jun 20, 2017

PELHAM, NH - Nick Wells, 25, loving son of Brandon Wells and his wife Karyn, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loved ones, at their family home.

Growing up, Nick could be found fishing with his Dad and brother Justin, playing basketball with friends at the "courts" or spending his time with a very special woman Cindy,...

Jun 4, 2017

Haverhill: Deputy Chief Ronald MacDonald, 78, passed away peacefully at his home on June 4, 2017 surrounded by the love of his family.

Born in Tewksbury, MA on September 27, 1938, he was the son of the late Edmund and Caroline Berry of the Bradford section of Haverhill.

Ronald graduated from Haverhill High School, Class...

Jun 2, 2017

Herbert "Herbie" McDonald, passed away on June 2, 2017, after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 50 years, Joan P. (Currier) McDonald.

Herbie was born in Amesbury and remained as a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Amesbury High School and Northeastern University. He was also a U.S. Marine Veteran. Herbie...

May 30, 2017

MILFORD - Joseph W. Kizik, 83, of Milford, formerly from Brighton, passed away at home on May 30, 2017 surrounded by close family and friends. Born in Cambridge raised in Brighton. He is a Veteran of the Korean War, having proudly served in the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division. Upon his return, he went to work for Saxon Paper...

May 29, 2017

METHUEN: Louis G. Ouellette, 70, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2017 at Lawrence General Hospital. He was the husband of the late Renee (McClure) Ouellette.

Born in Haverhill on July 18, 1946, he was the son of the late Gerard E. and Alice L. (Panneton) Ouellette.

Following his schooling Louis' work career spanned many...