Obituaries

Mar 15, 2016

HAVERHILL - Peter C. Pistone, 80, longtime Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016 at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center.

Peter was born in New York City on September 7, 1935, oldest of four boys of the late Frank and Fannie (Faraci) Pistone. He was raised in Boston and...

Mar 13, 2016

LOWELL: Derek S. Allen, 31, passed away suddenly at his home on March 13, 2016.

Born in Newburyport on May 14, 1984, Derek was the son of Stephanie M. Allen and Dominic N. Commesso.

Derek's disability prevented fulltime employment, however it never kept him from enjoying life! Derek's interests included: spending time with his children,...

Mar 11, 2016

GROVELAND - Lisa Schaefer, 80, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed peacefully March 11, 2016 in Newburyport, MA.

Longtime resident of Connecticut, Lisa owned and operated with her husband, Henry, the Carvel Ice Cream store on Route 7 in New Milford, CT for over 25 years. After retiring to Fort Myers Beach, FL in 1992, Lisa enjoyed...

Mar 5, 2016

HAVERHILL - Marilyn Louise (Fantini) George, 84, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 5, in her Bradford home.

Daughter of the late Alfred P. and Mildred (Zakarosky) Fantini. She was raised in Haverhill, part of the Fantini Bakery family. She was extremely close to her two beloved sisters who predeceased her, Mildred (Fantini) Battistini...

Mar 1, 2016

SALEM, NH - John P. "Jack" Curtin, 70, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully after a short bout with cancer on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston.

Jack was born in Newburyport to James and Marguerite (Murphy) Curtin. He is survived by his wife Sharon of Salem, NH, son Patrick, stepsons Jay Poole...

Feb 27, 2016

Haverhill: Judith V. (Ambrose) Lawton, 76, passed away at her home on February 27, 2016. Mrs. Lawton was the wife of the late Donald L. Lawton.

Born in Beverly on August 16, 1939, Mrs. Lawton was the daughter of the late William E. and Mary Kate (Marren) Ambrose.

Mrs. Lawton was educated in Beverly and...

Feb 26, 2016

HAVERHILL - Michael (Manoog) Der Boghosian, 88, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by his family.

He was the loved and beloved husband of Mary (Baronian) Der Boghosian, whom they shared 63 years of marriage. His other surviving family members include his devoted children, Andrea Der Boghosian of Boston, April Kaloostian and...

Feb 25, 2016

HAVERHILL - Robin C. Erler, 62, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Thursday, February 25, 2016 due to complications associated with heart disease.

Born January 21, 1954 raised and educated in Andover, daughter of Robert and Jesse (Ferrier) Dunn. She spent most of her life as a loving homemaker raising her 3 children. Later in life...

Feb 23, 2016

HAVERHILL: Elizabeth A. "Betty"(deBedoire) Borden, 88, passed away on February 23, 2016 with her children at her side. Mrs. Borden was the wife of the late Fire Lieutenant Carroll N. Borden to whom she was married for fifty-eight years.

Born in Shanghai, China on April 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Knute and Ludmila...

Feb 18, 2016

NORTH READING - michaelofJESUS p gallagher of Reading, MA, was born in Newark NJ, May 7, 1947 and entered Paradise and the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ On February 18, 2016 He leaves his wife of 10 months, Claudia J. Johnson Gallagher of Reading, MA, two sons Sean Gallagher, of Hudson, NH and Brendan Gallagher, address...

Feb 18, 2016

Atkinson, NH: Pearl E. (Stairs) Fuller, 99, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2016 at the Ernest P. Barka Assisted Living Facility in Brentwood, NH. Mrs. Fuller was the wife of the late Frederick W. Fuller.

Born in Millville, New Brunswick, Canada on September 9, 1916, Mrs. Fuller was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Clara...

Feb 17, 2016

GROVELAND - Bernard C. Perron, Jr., 58, of Groveland, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Bernard was born in Lowell on December 29, 1957, son of the late Bernard C. and Estelle (Parent) Perron. He was raised in Lowell and educated in Lowell Schools.

Bernard worked for over 20 years with Teradyne of...

Feb 15, 2016

BRENTWOOD, NH: Amy C. Robinson, 98, formerly of Plaistow, passed away on February 15, 2016 at Rockingham County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center.

Born in Plaistow on July 12, 1917, Miss Robinson was the daughter of the late Harry F. and Jessie (Williams) Robinson.

Prior to her retirement in 1982 she had worked at the former...

Feb 12, 2016

HAVERHILL - Dorothy M. (Scanlon) Pierce, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, at her home surrounded by her family.

Dottie was born in Cambridge on September 22, 1942, daughter of the late Joseph Scanlon Sr., and Dorothy (Hebert) Scanlon. Raised in Cambridge, she attended Cambridge schools and was a graduate of Cambridge Rindge and Latin...

Feb 11, 2016

HAVERHILL - Mary F. Meehan, 84, lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, February 11, 2016 at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen.

Mary was born in Haverhill on August 21, 1931, one of nine children of Stephen and Mary Meehan. Educated in Haverhill schools and graduate of St. James High School.

She worked for...

Feb 7, 2016

FRAMINGHAM: Keith M. Marable, Sr., 61, formerly of Haverhill, passed away on February 7, 2016 at Framingham Union Hospital.

Born in Haverhill on June 26, 1954, Keith was the son of the late Earle R. and Jean (Perrault) Marable.

Following his graduation from Haverhill Trade School, Class of 1972 Keith worked many years as a...

Feb 5, 2016

AMESBURY - Edward Wadsworth, 82, passed away at his home at Pow Wow Villa in Amesbury on February 5, 2016.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."

Edward was born on January 15, 1934 in Old Town, ME...

Feb 5, 2016

HAVERHILL - Robert "Bob" Guertin, 66, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House.

He was born on November 16, 1949, son of the late Victor and Dorothy (Riley) Guertin. Bob graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1967 and worked for many years as a General Contractor. His interests...

Feb 1, 2016

NEWBURYPORT - Anne R. Sayers, 59, of Newburyport, MA, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016, at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.

Born in Lowell, MA, on June 13, 1956, she was the beloved daughter of the late John T. "Jack" Sayers, Jr. and the late Dorothy (Smith) Sayers. After graduating from...

Feb 1, 2016

HAVERHILL: Dorothy M. (Horan) Lavitola, 103, formerly of Bronx, NY, passed away unexpectedly on February 1, 2016 at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington. Dorothy was married to Eugene Horan until his death in 1992.

Born in New York on August 18, 1912, Mrs. Lavitola was the daughter of the late Harry and Angelina (Padula) Lavitola.

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