Obituaries

Obituaries for Driscoll Funeral Home and Cremation Service
David Jeffrey Beebe
February 9, 2017
BOLTON - David Jeffrey Beebe, 71, of Bolton, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017, at UMass Memorial Hospital in Worcester, following complications of liver cancer
David was born in Toledo, OH, in 1945, the third of four sons to Erdine and Harold Beebe. The family moved to Glassboro, New Jersey, and David graduated from Glassboro High School....
Anne M.B. Marcinkevich
February 3, 2017
HAVERHILL - Anne M. B. Marcinkevich, 84, of Lawrence and longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, February 3, 2017 in Haverhill.
Annie was born on October 8, 1932, the loving daughter of Alexander and Mary Marcinkevich both of Lithuania. She was raised in Lawrence and attended Lawrence schools. She worked for many years at...
Joan Shaw
January 26, 2017
HAVERHILL - Joan Shaw, 64, passed away peacefully on January 26, at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.
She was born on November 15, 1952 to John F. Shaw, Jr. and Ruth C. Shaw. Joan grew up in Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School in 1970. After high school she attended Salem State College and graduated...
Virginia "Ginny" Howell
January 24, 2017
HAVERHILL - Ginny Howell, 85, of Haverhill, passed away on January 24, 2017 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Ginny was born on December 31,1931 to William and Florence Sweezey. She was raised in Malden and graduated from Malden High School. She later moved to Saugus where Ginny and her husband Thomas raised three children, Thomas (Bradley), Dawna and...
Maria Frangoulis
January 21, 2017
HAVERHILL - Maria Frangoulis, 99, currently of Bradford, passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday morning, January 21, 2017 at Lawrence General Hospital.
She is survived by her cherished daughter Nicki Kafides and son in-law George Kafides.
Mrs. Frangoulis was born on March 17, 1917 in Kalloni, Mytilene, Greece. There she lived, married and...
Caliope "Kay" Steinnen
January 20, 2017
HAVERHILL - Caliope "Kay" Stiennen, 90, longtime resident of 25 Washington Square, Haverhill, went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2017.
Her last two years were spent at Wingate in Andover, where she was cared for by wonderful caregivers until the very end of her life as we know it. She was a faithful woman...
Douglas B. Downey
January 20, 2017
RYE, NH - Douglas B. Downey, of Rye, New Hampshire died January 20, 2017 of pancreatic cancer in hospice surrounded by friends and family. Born December 24, 1950 in Belhaven, North Carolina, he was the sole proprietor of Paladin Import Repair, but the arts were his true calling. Known as "The Dancing Mechanic," he walked into his first ballet...
Richard E. Driscoll
January 19, 2017
HAVERHILL - Richard E. Driscoll, 84, longtime resident of Haverhill and Plaistow, NH, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, January 19, 2017.
Richard was born in Haverhill on August 25, 1932, loving son of F. Edward and Anna (Ray) Driscoll. He was a graduate of Haverhill High School Class of 1950, received his Bachelor's Degree from the...
Carolyn M. Corcoran
January 14, 2017
ROWLEY - Carolyn M. (Thornton) Corcoran passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 14, surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn was born on July 29, 1945, to John and Gertrude (Silver) Thornton. Born in Lynn and raised in Saugus, Carolyn was educated in the Saugus Public Schools and a member of the Saugus High School...
Mary L. (Cote) George
January 12, 2017
GROVELAND - Mary L. (Cote) George, 81, cherished wife of Anthony F. George of Groveland passed away peacefully on January 12, 2017 surrounded by her family.
She was born and raised in Haverhill, the daughter of the late Carl and Irene (Dacey) Cote. She was predeceased by her brother Arthur J. Cote and sister Lt. Joan Cote....
Mary Hanley
January 2, 2017
LAWRENCE - Mary Hanley originally of Lawrence passed peacefully on January 2, 2017, surrounded by her loving family after a 10 year long battle with cancer.
Mary is predeceased by her parents Joseph and Mary Hanley and her sister Kate Libby. Her surviving family members include her life-long partner Tom Doyle of Bradford and Tom's daughter Kara...
Sotirios V. Papaefthemiou
January 1, 2017
HAVERHILL - Sotirios V. Papaefthemiou, 86, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, January 1, 2017 after a brief illness.
Sotirios was born on May 9, 1930 in Pentalofos, Greece. He immigrated to this country in 1957, settling in Haverhill. Cherished husband of Adele (Mastrogianis) Papaefthemiou with whom he shared 59 years of marriage. They raised...
Blanche A. (Riley) Hammer
January 1, 2017
HAVERHILL: Blanche A. (Riley) Hammer, 94, wife of Norman L. Hammer, passed away at her home on January 1, 2017 surrounded by those she loved.
Born in Haverhill on July 14, 1922, Mrs. Hammer was the daughter of the late Almon and Grace (Leighton) Riley.
Mrs. Hammer was educated in Haverhill. After having raised her...
Doris J. "Dottie" (Bedard) (Bonnell) Chase
January 1, 2017
ORANGE CITY, FL: Doris J. "Dottie" (Bedard) (Bonnell) Chase, 73, formerly of Haverhill and Hampstead, NH, passed away peacefully in her sleep while on vacation at Newfound Lake. She was the wife of Benjamin R. Chase and the late William L. Bonnell.
Born in Haverhill on November 13, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Wilfred...
Lucy Ann Jarek
December 31, 2016
METHUEN - Lucy Ann Jarek, 59, passed away peacefully at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House on Saturday, December 31, surrounded by her loving family.
Lucy was born on November 11, 1957 to Roger and Theresa Poisson. Born and raised in Methuen, Lucy was part of the last graduating class of the Tenney High School. She was a...
Carol A. (Chandler) Welch
December 25, 2016
KINGSTON, NH: Carol A. (Chandler) Welch, 76, left this mortal existence on December 25, 2016 at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Carol was the wife of Representative David Allen Welch.
Born in Ware, MA on July 10, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Dorothy (Turner) Chandler.
Carol graduated from Haverhill High School,...
Galen A. Stalker
December 24, 2016
PLAISTOW, NH: Galen A. Stalker, 95, passed away December 24, 2016 at Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in his home on Sweet Hill Road in Haverhill on August 9, 1921, Galen was the son of the late William D. and Annie C. Stalker.
Galen graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1939. In 1943 he enlisted...
Rose (Manetti) Blye
December 21, 2016
Haverhill: Rose (Manetti) Blye, 91, passed away peacefully at her home on December 21, 2016 surrounded by those she loved. She was the wife of the late Jack London Blye.
Born in Lawrence on December 7, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Aurelio and Felicia (Rossi) Manetti
Rose had a successful and dedicated...
Edward M. Brawley, Jr.
December 19, 2016
HAVERHILL: Edward M. Brawley, Jr., 94, formerly of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley. Mr. Brawley was the husband of R. Joan (DuCharme) Brawley.
Born in Medford on November 19, 1922, Mr. Brawley was the son of the late Edward M. and Mary E. (King) Brawley.
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Henry R. Kiman
December 18, 2016
NEWBURYPORT - Henry R. Kiman, 85, loving husband of the late Claire (Toomey) Cooper Kiman, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2016 at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester following a brief illness.
Born in Newburyport on July 30, 1931, he was the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Orzachwska) Kiman. He was...
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