Elizabeth Patricia Farnsworth, RN
November 25, 2007
Elizabeth Patricia Farnsworth, RN, 90, of Haverhill died
Sunday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
She was born in Ayer, MA on April 14, 1917, daughter of the late Harry and
Mary (Savia) Farnsworth.
She was educated in the Leominster Schools and graduated from Leominster High
School, Class of 1936. She also graduated from St. Josephs School of Nursing
in Nashua, NH, Class of 1940.
Miss Farnsworth started her nursing career at St. Josephs Hospital until 1943
when she moved to Haverhill. She was employed at the former Hale Hospital in
Haverhill for 34 years, retiring in 1976.
She was sister of the late John L. Farnsworth and Francis C. Farnsworth. She
is survived by several nieces and nephews and a close friend Joan Willett of
Haverhill.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Thursday morning at 11:00 at St. John the Baptist Church, Haverhill. Burial
will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Jaffrey, NH.
Visitation will precede the Funeral Mass on Thursday morning from 10:00-10:45
at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Haverhill
Gazette Santa Fund, P.O. BOX 991, Haverhill, MA, 01831, or the donor’s
choice.
Harriet G. (Bergeron) Vacirca
November 25, 2007
Mrs. Harriet G. “Raye”
(Bergeron) Vacirca, of Haverhill, died Sunday at the Merrimack Valley
Hospital, Haverhill.
Born in Haverhill, Mrs. Vacirca had been an area resident most of her life.
She was employed as a payroll clerk for the former New England Sears Comp. of
Boston. After her marriage, Raye was a stay at home mother who enjoyed doing
various volunteer works. She was a member of ST. John The Baptist Church
where she taught CCD for a number of years. For 24 years, Mrs. Vacirca worked
during the elections, first as a clerk and later as a warden.
Raye is survived by her husband of 51 years, Joseph Vacirca of Haverhill, a
daughter, Linda Vacirca and son-in-law, Louis Doucet of Salem, NH,
grandchildren, Tyler J. and Tegan L. Vacirca Doucet also of Salem, NH, and a
sister, Nancy Livingston of St. Petersburg, FL.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Wednesday morning at 11:00 in St. John The Baptist Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
There will be no calling hours.
Gaston Breton
November 25, 2007
Mr. Gaston Breton, 73, of
Haverhill passed away Sunday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
He was born in Lime Ridge, Quebec, Canada son of the late Philibert and
Clemence (Theberge) Breton.
Gaston was educated in Lime Ridge and moved to Haverhill in the early 1960’s.
He was a very well known self employed finish carpenter and was the founder
of the Zodiac Club on Emerson St. Haverhill. Mr. Breton was a member of the
Kingston Vets Club and life member of the Crescent Yacht Club in Bradford.
He is survived by his wife Loralane (Murphy) Breton of Haverhill, sons Andre
G. Breton and his wife Angela of Haverhill, Gaston Breton of Key West, FL,
daughter Jacqueline Bushong of Englewood, FL, 2 brothers Henry Breton of
Ontario and Andre Breton of Montreal, 5 grandchildren Howie Bushong of
Laconia, NH, Andreu Breton of Haverhill, Christy Bushong of Laconia, Alyssa
Breton of Haverhill, and Bailey Breton of Key West, many step children and
step grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Friday at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Kingston, NH.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday afternoon and evening from
2-4 and 6-8 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen
St. Framingham, MA, 01701.
Elizabeth A. Mulligan
November 23, 2007
Miss Elizabeth A. Mulligan,
40 of Haverhill, died Friday at her home.
She was born in Haverhill July 19, 1967 daughter of Maureen A. (Finnegan)
Mulligan and the late John J. Mulligan.
Educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, she later moved to the Cape, and
was a graduate of Bourne High School.
For many years Elizabeth we involved in financing of vehicles and mortgages,
and prior to her illness had been employed at Ameriquest.
Her survivors include her mother Maureen A. (Finnegan) Mulligan of Haverhill,
a brother John J. and his wife Anne-Marie Mulligan of Haverhill a sister
Margaret A. and her husband Timothy Miller of Haverhill and several nieces
and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Joseph F. Mulligan.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Monday morning
at 10 am at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Lowell.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St. Blg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843
Cecile T. Lemanski
November 21, 2007
Cecile T. Lemanski, 76 of Haverhill, died peacefully after
a short illness at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill.
She was born in Worcester, April 16, 1931, daughter of the late Leo and
Frances (Mielech) Sulkoski.
Mrs. Lemanski was a graduate of St. Mary’s Grammer School and High
School in Worcester. She was employed as a secretary. Prior to moving to
Haverhill in 1966, Mrs. Lemanski resided in Dayton, Ohio, for 10 years. Upon
her retirement from the former Hale Hospital in 1995, she was employed part
time at the Haverhill Country Club. Most recently, she was a devoted
grandmother caring for the apple of her eye after school, her granddaughter,
Kimberly Jean Roope of Haverhill.
She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Lorraine Post 29 in Haverhill.
A proud member of Sacred Hearts Parish in Bradford, Mrs. Lemanski enjoyed
polka music, shopping, cooking and spending time with her family.
Her survivors include a daughter, Linda F. and her husband Mark A. Roope,
granddaughter, Kimberly J. Roope all of Haverhill, her sister Genevieve
Janiszewski of Worcester and her godchild Theodore Knapik, Jr of North
Grafton, Ma. She also leaves many nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Joseph Sulkoski, Helen Pawlowski, Hedwig
Furmanick and Sophie Knapik.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Tuesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Heart’s
Church, So. Main St., Bradford.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford funeral home will be Monday afternoon and
evening from 4 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Sacred
Hearts School Endowment Fund, 48 South Chestnut St., Bradford, MA 01835.
Ronald G. Brown, Sr.
November 19, 2007
Mr. Ronald G. Brown,
Sr., 72, a lifelong Haverhill resident, died Monday November 19, 2007.
He was born in Haverhill, February 18, 1935, son of the late Gardner C. and Doris
(Bilodeau) Brown.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Brown served in the United
States Navy during the Korean War.
He was a member of the AMVETS Post 147, Haverhill, American Legion, Post 34,
Plaistow, NH, and the Crescent Yacht Club, Bradford.
For several years he was a self-employed flooring contractor.
His survivors include a son, Ronald G. Brown, Jr., of Haverhill, a daughter,
Debbi-Lyn Trager and her husband Michael of Connecticut. He was the father of
the late Alan and Ronald G. (Gary) Brown. He also leaves a brother Kenneth A.
Brown and his wife Rose Marie of Haverhill, a sister, Maureen Rowe of
Haverhill, three grandchildren, Stacy of Florida, Tiffany of Haverhill, and
Alexandra of Connecticut, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours for Mr. Brown will be Saturday morning from 9:00 to 10:30 at
the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill, followed
by a Graveside Service at 11:15 in St. Josephs Cemetery, Haverhill.
James F. Howes, Jr.
November 15, 2007
Mr. James F. Howes,
Jr., 63, of Bradford, died Thursday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital,
Boston.
He was born in Woburn, December 2, 1943, son of the late James F. and Elsie
M. (Oldford) Howes, Sr.
Raised and educated in Tewksbury, he later attended Cape Cod Community
College.
For four years he served in the United States Air Force, stationed at Otis
Air Force Base.
Mr. Howes moved to Bradford in 1978. For over 40 years he worked as a Union
Ironworker with Local 7, Boston. He also spent many years remodeling homes as
an independent contractor.
A lifelong motorsports enthusiast, he enjoyed riding and racing motorcycles
and cars throughout New England. Mr. Howes also enjoyed mountain biking and
cherished spending time with his family.
His survivors include his wife of 31 years, Jeanne M. (Lenihan) Howes of
Bradford, 4 sons, Jason and his wife Joanna Howes, Joshua Howes, Jonathan
Howes, Justin Howes all of Bradford, a daughter, Lisa and her husband William
Gillis of S. Dennis, 2 brothers, Jack Howes of Windham, NH, David and his
wife Diane Howes of Windham, NH, a sister, Donna Whitten of Arizona, 2
grandchildren, Jaclyne Gillis of S. Dennis, and Joseph Howes of Bradford, as
well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Tuesday
at 9 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main
St. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m in Sacred Hearts Church.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Monday afternoon and
evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Local 7 Iron Workers
Scholarship Fund, 195 Old Colony Ave. So Boston, MA 02127
Philip A. Feigenbaum
November 14, 2007
Mr. Philip A. Feigenbaum, 83
of Haverhill and Lake Worth Florida, died unexpectedly at his Florida
residence on Wednesday.
He was born in Fall River, MA, July 7, 1924, son of the late Benjamin and
Fanny Feigenbaum.
At an early age his family moved to Newburyport, where he was educated in the
Newburyport Public Schools and was a graduate of Newburyport High School. He
also attended Ryder College in New Jersey.
He owned and operated the former Urbanite Footwear Company of Newburyport,
MA, and Stand Outs Footwear Company of Haverhill, MA..
Mr. Feigenbaum was a long term resident of Haverhill prior to moving to
Grantham, NH after his retirement. He was married to the late Shirley (Perlo)
Feigenbaum and after her death in April of 1991 he lived part time in
Haverhill and Lake Worth Florida.
He was a member of Temple Emanu-El and the Haverhill Country Club
His survivors include a son, Paul M. and his wife Emily Feigenbaum of
Haverhill; two daughters, Ronna F. and her husband Philip Wise of Concord,
NH. and Dale and her husband Jeffrey Gordon of Boston; a brother, Maurice
Feigenbaum of Cape Cod; a sister, Etta Bernstein of No. Andover; 6 grandchildren,
Andrew and Amelia Feigenbaum, Susan and Mark Wise, Dana and Abby Gordon; a
brother and sister in law, Lionel and Barbara Perlo of Newton, MA and many
nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Graveside Service Friday
afternoon at 2:30 at the family plot in the Children Of Israel Cemetery,
Haverhill,
Contributions in his memory may be made to the charity of the donors choice
Eleanor M. (Hussey) Masys
November 11, 2007
Mrs. Eleanor M. (Hussey) Masys, 87, of Haverhill, died
Sunday at The Oxford, Haverhill.
She was born in Newburyport, June 25, 1920, daughter of the late William and
Augusta (Ryan) Hussey.
Educated in the Newburyport school system, Mrs. Masys attended Newburyport
High School, and moved to Haverhill in 1945.
She worked at the Haverhill High School Cafeteria, and, prior to her
marriage, was employed at HYTRON, Newburyport.
Her survivors include her husband of 62 years, Boles C. Masys of Haverhill, a
daughter, Donna A. Coyle and her husband William of Plaistow, NH three sons,
Joseph W. and his wife Patricia Masys of Haverhill, Robert A. and his wife
Nancy Masys of Haverhill, Kevin J. and his wife Patricia Masys of Haverhill ,
nine grandchildren, Kevin Coyle and Kristina Bourque of Plaistow, NH, Joseph,
Brian and Atty. Caitlin M. Masys of Haverhill, Cara Watson of Atkinson, NH,
Robert Masys, II, of Stoneham, Jonathan and Matthew Masys of Haverhill, ten
great grandchildren, Devin, Dylan and Derek Coyle of Plaistow, NH, Megan,
Ryan and Cailyn Bourque of Plaistow, NH, Jake and Ethan Masys of Haverhill,
Zachary Seaman and Emily Watson both of Atkinson, NH, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Masys was also the sister of the late William Hussey, Jr., Robert Hussey
and Kenneth Hussey.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Thursday morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in All Saints
Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be in the Lithuanian Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Wednesday from 3 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Kiwanis Pediatrics Trauma
Institute, c/o Kiwanis Foundation of New England, PO Box 613, Framingham, MA,
01704.
John J. Driscoll
November 10, 2007
Mr. John J. Driscoll,
77, a lifelong resident of Haverhill passed away peacefully on Saturday
morning Oct. 10th at Whittier Rehab Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born in Haverhill on Oct. 16, 1930, son of the late Timothy J. and
Helen (Ring) Driscoll.
He graduated from St. James High School, Class of 1949 and was and Army
veteran of the Korean War serving for 4 years as Sergeant First Class. After
returning from the war, John attended a radio and television technology institute
in Boston.
Mr. Driscoll was employed at Lucent Technologies for over 35 years, retiring
in 1991. He was also the owner and operator of J&F Cleaning Co. in
Haverhill for 30 years.
He was instrumental in founding and organizing the creation of the Korean War
Veteran Memorial in GAR Park in Haverhill. He was a member of All Saints
Parish, VFW, DAV, and the CWA Union Local 1366.
He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather that will be
sadly missed by all.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Mrs. Joan E. (Crowley) Driscoll, his 6
children, Timothy J. and his wife Suzanne of Haverhill, Susan K. and her
husband Thomas Hallworth of E. Hampstead, NH, Kathleen A. and her husband
Raymond Richard of Newton, NH, Colleen E. Driscoll and her fiancé Michael
McLaughlin of Beverly, MA, Michael P. and his wife Christine of Plaistow, and
Daniel J. and his wife Kristine of Plaistow, 17 grandchildren, 9 great
grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late James F. Driscoll, and best friend of the late
Paul “Sonny” Millette.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Wednesday morning Nov. 14th at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in All
Saints Church, Haverhill. Burial with military honors will follow in St.
James Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home
will be Tuesday afternoon and evening from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the veteran’s
organization of one’s choice.
Robert G. Marzioli
November 6, 2007
Mr. Robert G. Marzioli,
67, of Bradford, died Tuesday morning at Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital,
Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, March 11, 1940, son of the late Alfred and Lilly
(Camarato) Marzioli.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Marzioli graduated from
Haverhill High class of 1958.
During the Viet Nam War he served in the United States Army in Army
Intelligence.
For over 27 years he was employed as a Technician for Xerox Corporation.
Along with his wife they operated Puddle-Dock Antiques. He enjoyed reading,
literature, skiing and was a member of the Haverhill Historical Society.
His survivors include his wife of 46 years, Joyce (Castellina) Marzioli of
Bradford, a son, Jeffrey Marzioli of Bradford, two brothers Alfred Marzioli
and Richard Marzioli both of Haverhill, 3 grandchildren, Alix, Margaret and
Sidney Marzioli, his mother-in-law, Vera Castellina of Bradford, his aunt,
Betty Barbuti of Haverhill, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Marzioli was also the brother of the late Marine Capt. Joseph Marzioli.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Saturday morning at 11:00 in The First Church of Christ Bradford, 10 Church
St., Bradford.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours will be Friday afternoon and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St.,
Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital,
76 Summer St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or, First Church of Christ 10 Church St.,
Bradford, MA 01835.
Frederick Douglas Snow, Jr.
November 6, 2007
Mr. Frederick Douglas Snow,
Jr., 69, of E. Hampstead, NH, and Jensen Beach, FL, died Tuesday evening at
his home in E. Hampstead, NH, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Haverhill, Sept. 6, 1938, the late Frederick Snow, Sr. and
Yvonne J. (Marcotte) Madden of Haverhill.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Snow graduated from Essex
Agricultural School, Danvers. He earned his Associates Degree from Wentworth
Institute.
For over 20 years he was employed as a superintendent for J.F. White
Construction, Boston, from where he retired in 1990.
For several years, after his retirement, he was employed as a chief estimator
for Kidder Concrete Cutting, Plaistow, NH.
Mr. Snow was a longstanding member of the Carpenters Local #67. An outdoor
enthusiast he was an accomplished fisherman, hunter and avid gardener. A
fantastic amateur chef, everybody loved to be at Fred’s table.
A member of Saggahew Lodge A.F. & A.M., he was very active in the Condo
Associations in both Florida and New Hampshire serving as President of both
for several years.
Beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and brother, besides his mother
his survivors include his wife of 15 years, Jean (Douglass) Snow of E.
Hampstead, NH, two daughters, Theresa Craig of Haverhill, Kellie and her
husband Thomas Greer of Plaistow, NH, two stepsons, David R. and his wife Laurie
Webb of Alton, NH, Scott Webb of Gulfport, FL, two brothers, Stephen A. Snow
of Newton, NH, John and his wife Bobbie Prue of MD, four sisters, Carolyn I.
and her husband Frank Damour of Henniker, NH, Wendy S. and her husband Clyde
Fogg of Lee, NH, Kimberly H. Snow and her husband Michael Towle of Amesbury,
Laurel B. and her husband O. Richard Corelle of Watertown, five
grandchildren, Ashley E. and Bailey Greer of Plaistow, NH, Justin Craig and
his fiancé Jocelyn Deuplisea all of Haverhill, Andrew and Caleb Webb of
Alton, NH, two sisters-in-law, Rosalie and her husband William Dehart of No.
Andover and Elizabeth and her husband John Pichowitz of Plaistow, NH, as well
as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Snow was the husband of the late Maryann (Poirier) Snow who died in 1990.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday at 7:15 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service,
106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral home will precede the Funeral Service on Friday
from 4 to 7 p.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Salvation Army, 395 Main St.,
Haverhill, MA, 01830, or, Exeter Hospital Oncology Department, 5 Alumni Dr.,
Exeter, NH, 03833.
Robert C. Elliott
November 3, 2007
Mr. Robert C. Elliott,
78, of Bradford, a former 30 year resident of Plum Island, died Saturday
morning at Caritas Holy Family Hospital, Methuen.
He was born in Lynn, April 30, 1929, son of the late Clinton and Violet
(Grey) Elliott, and was educated in the Lynn school system.
During the Korean War he served in the United States Army.
Mr. Elliott was a self employed carpenter, a trade he taught all of his sons.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing, the outdoors, camping, time with his family and
was an accomplished artist.
His survivors include four sons, Wayne and his wife Susan Elliott of Newton,
NH, Robert and his wife Holly Elliott of Lawrence, Brian and his wife
Georgianna Elliott of Newburyport, Steven and his wife Debra Elliott of
Salisbury, a daughter, Kimberly Shennett of Amesbury, two sisters, Ernestine
Parks of CA, Winifred Castle of NH, 9 grandchildren, a great grandson, his
life mate Sally King and her son, Anthony King both of Bradford, as well as
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours
Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation
Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9
Riverside Rd., Weston, MA, 02493.
Ann G. (Fallon) Wilson
November 1, 2007
Mrs. Ann G. (Fallon) Wilson, 79, of Bradford, passed away
peacefully surrounded by her family Thursday at Beth Israel Hospital, Boston.
She was born in Haverhill, June 22, 1928, daughter of the late James F. and
Elizabeth M. (Andre) Fallon, and was educated in St. James Grammar School and
St. James High School.
Mrs. Wilson was employed at Western Electric, in the local shoe industry, and
until her retirement in 1990, for DAVCO.
A member of Sacred Heart’s Church, Mrs. Wilson enjoyed traveling, bingo
and was an avid reader.
She was the wife of the late Neal E. Wilson who died in 2000 and mother of
the late Paul D. Wilson who died in 1996, and her survivors include a son,
James E. and his wife Mary Wilson of Sturbridge, two daughters, Theresa A.
and her husband Faris Blancher of Haverhill, Karen M. and her husband Aaron
Fuller of Worcester, 3 grandchildren, James E. Wilson, Jr. and his wife
Patricia of Oxford, MA, Quinn A. and Tess V. Fuller of Worcester, step
grandchildren, Kelly A. Vosnakis and her husband Steven, of E. Brookfield,
Eileen DeMings and her husband David of Sturbridge, and several nieces and
nephews including a special niece Donna Paulson of Oviedo, FL.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Monday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Heart’s
Church, Bradford. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Friends of The
Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Richard R. Burton
October 29, 2007
Mr. Richard R. Burton, 74, of
Georgetown, died Monday evening at Mass General Hospital, Boston.
He was born in Boston, June 3, 1933, son of the late Leroy and Mary
(Cavenaugh) Burton, Sr., and was educated in the Medford school system.
For over 50 years he was employed as an oil burner technician. He retired
from Brooks School Andover in the early 1990’s. Prior to this he worked
for Busfield-Cranton, Haverhill.
He was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness South Congregation,
Haverhill.
In his youth, he enjoyed working on cars perfecting his mechanic skills
He was the husband of the late Diane (Lofthouse) Burton who died in 2002 and
his survivors include a daughter, Hope Ouellette of Haverhill, a sister, Joan
Friedlin of Pitman, NJ, two grandchildren, Garrison and Hannah Ouellette of
Haverhill, sisters-in-law, Mabel Burton of Nevada and Mona Burton of
Massachusetts, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Burton was also the brother of the late Edward Godfrey, Leroy Burton, Jr.
and Ralph Burton.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Saturday at 1:00 in the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 410 Water
St., Haverhill, MA.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Kingdom Hall South Congregation,
410 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Speros Frangedakis
October 29, 2007
Mr. Speros Frangedakis,
86, a lifelong resident of Haverhill died Monday evening at the Whittier
Rehabilitation Hospital in Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill on Dec. 25, 1920, son of the late George and Demetra
(Javalanis) Frangedakis.
He was educated in the Haverhill schools and was an Army veteran of WWII,
receiving a Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign
Medal, American Campaign Medal, Philippine Liberation Medal, and the WWII
Victory Medal.
Mr. Frangedakis was employed at the former Western Electric for many years,
was a member of the Crescent Yacht Club, and enjoyed all sports.
He was the husband of the late Lillian M. (Scott) Frangedakis, who died in
1976, and is survived by his sisters Jenny and her husband George
Panagoupalas of Dracut, and Olga Martinis of Haverhill, brothers Arthur
Frangedakis and his wife Susan of St. Clair Shores, MI, and Francis
Frangedakis of Plaistow, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Friday morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St. Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 at the Holy
Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 154-156 Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will
follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday from 4-7 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the donor’s choice.
Claudette E. (Sinotte) Randall
October 28, 2007
Mrs. Claudette E. (Sinotte)
Randall, 74, of Haverhill, died Sunday morning at Wingate at Haverhill.
She was born in Boston, June 14, 1933, daughter of the late Albert C. and
Germaine (Lemay) Sinotte.
Educated in St. Joseph’s Grammar School, Mrs. Randall graduated from St.
James High School.
She was employed as a Teller at the former Family Bank, Haverhill.
From 1970 to 1988 she resided in Florida.
She was the wife of the late Gilbert E. Randall who died in 1988 and her
survivors include a brother, Richard and his wife Sharon Sinotte of
Haverhill, two nephews Courtney and his wife Candi Sinotte and their
children, Alexis and Nicholas, Christian and his wife Donna Sinotte, a niece
Kymberly and her husband Shaun Kelly.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in St.
Joseph’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
Roy M. Simpson
October 27, 2007
Mr. Roy M. Simpson, 65 of Haverhill, died Saturday at the
Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by his family.
He was born in Dundee, Scotland, July 9, 1942, son of the late Thomas and
Catherine (McKelvie) Simpson, and was educated in Scotland.
While in Scotland he served a five year apprenticeship and became a Marine Engineer,
and later was employed in the British Merchant Navy
In l968 he came to the United States and had lived in Andover, Lawrence and
Amesbury, prior to moving to Rocks Village in l999.
Prior to his illness Roy had been employed by J.H. Horne and Sons , which
later became Horne Machine in Lawrence.
He was a devoted hard working husband and father and was a football fanatic
that enjoyed both American and European Football games.
His survivors include his wife of 42 years. Sheena M. (Brown) Simpson of
Haverhill, a daughter Sheena C. Simpson and her husband Andrea Puddu of
Haverhill a twin brother Thomas and his wife Isobel Simpson of Scotland, two
grandchildren Alessandro and Massimo Puddu of Haverhill, and several nieces
and nephews.
His family will be receiving friends and relatives on Tuesday from 4-7 at the
H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Funeral Services will be held at a later time in his beloved Scotland.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kaplan Family Hospice House,
78b Liberty St. Danvers, MA 01923.
Nellie (Prochniewicz) Langlois
October 26, 2007
Mrs. Nellie (Prochniewicz) Langlois, 87 of Haverhill, died
Friday evening at her son’s home while being cared for by family and
Hospice.
She was born in Haverhill, Feb 10, 1920, daughter of the late Maryan and
Karalina (Czerepak) Prochniewicz.
A lifelong resident of Haverhill, Nellie had attended the Haverhill Public
Schools and was a l938 Graduate of Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement, she had been employed for many years at the Imperial
Cleaners.
Nellie was devoted to her family and loved spending time with her
grandchildren Heather and Alison. Together they enjoyed many excursions
shopping and dining out. She had a love of life and was an avid reader and
gardener.
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She was married to the late Paul Francis Langlois who died in l980 and her
survivors include her son Asst. Supt of Haverhill Schools Richard Langlois
and his wife Mary of Bradford, two grandchildren Heather and Alison Langlois
a brother Bennie and his wife Jennie Prochniewicz of CT. and several nieces
and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Jennie Marques.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Wednesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home,
followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Chapel
beneath Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford. Burial will be in the Elmwood
Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Tuesday 4-7 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital 332 N.Lauderdale, Memphis TN 38105.
Alden Charles Johnson
October 25, 2007
Mr. Alden Charles
Johnson, 93, of Groveland passed away Thursday evening at Anna Jaques
Hospital in Newburyport.
He was born in Lawrence on April 2, 1914, son of the late Charles and Anita
(Fontaine) Johnson.
He was educated in the Lawrence Schools and was a Navy veteran of WWII
receiving the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with 4 stars, Philippine Liberation Medal
with 1 star, American Area Medal, and the Victory Medal.
Mr. Johnson was the superintendent of the Westwood Cemetery in Andover,
Immaculate Conception Polish Cemetery in Methuen for 40 years, was the
proprietor of Ward 6 Social and Political Club in So. Lawrence and retired
from the former Western Electric in 1975.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Lawrence and was the
treasurer at the church for over 40 years. Mr. Johnson enjoyed gardening,
landscaping, and dog and horse racing.
He was the husband of the late Jenny (Duda) Johnson who died in 1980, and is
survived by his daughter, retired Haverhill public school teacher Carolyn K.
Johnson, his adopted daughter Dorothy K. Kardas PSY.D.TH.D. both of
Groveland, as well as several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Mass on
Nov. 8, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. in All Saints Church, Haverhill. Interment will be
at the convenience of the family in Immaculate Conception Polish Cemetery,
Methuen
Fortunata C. (Crisafulli) Piccolo
October 24, 2007
Fortunata Piccolo, 81 beloved mother, grandmother and
friend passed away Wednesday October 24 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital with
her family at her side.
She was born in Sicily on February 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late
Maria and Vito Crisafulli.
She married Joseph Piccolo, Sr. in 1948 and migrated to the US.
Mrs. Piccolo was employed at the former Western Electric, North Andover for
21 years and was a member of the Pioneers before her retirement.
She was a wonderful mother to 6 children. She had one birth son, Joseph, Jr.
2 step-sons, Morris and Daniel and 3 step-daughters, Santa Janszewski, Grace
Jameson and Rose Palmer. She was a grandmother of 3 grandchildren, Jason,
Jared and Jonathan Piccolo and 15 step grandchildren. She had several
cousins, nieces and nephews in Sicily, New York and Illinois.
She loved her family get togethers and cooking her famous meatballs and veal
cutlets. She especially loved weddings, the Italian parades, her friends,
family and the Italian Serenaders. She knew the true meaning of friendship,
spent a lot of time with her elderly and sick friends, and would always go
out of her way to help anyone.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Monday morning
at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer ST. followed
by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at St. James Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial
will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the H..L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. will
be Sunday afternoon 2-5.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation at Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Massachusetts Affiliate, P.O. Box
84503, Boston, MA 02284
Raymond A. Thayer
October 22, 2007
Mr. Raymond A. Thayer
75 of Salem, NH and formerly of Haverhill, died Monday at he Merrimack Valley
Hospital.
He was born in West Newbury Aug 27, 1932, son of the late Albert and Gladys
(Snow) Thayer.
Ray was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High
School.
During the Korean War he served in the United States Navy.
For 50 years he was employed at the Haverhill Paperboard Company until his
retirement in June of this year
Ray was a life member of the Korean War Veterans Association, VFW Post 29 of
Haverhill, the AMVETS of Haverhill Post #147, the Saggahew Lodge A.F&A.M.
the Scottish Rite Bodies in the Valley Of Lowell, and a member of the Good
Shepherd United Methodist Church
His survivors include his wife of 34 years June E. (Oickle) and he is
survived by his children Dean, Raymond, Glen, Scott, , Steven, Buddy, Sharon
Cannata, Bonnie and
Julie Thayer, his brother and sisters Allen Thayer Janice Thayer Carol
Dodier, 18 Grandchildren 13 Great Grandchildren several nieces and nephews
and many friends.
He was the father of the late Ronald and the brother of the late Meredith.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Friday morning
at 11 a.m at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in the Linwood Cemetery.
Calling hours at the H..L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. will
be Thursday afternoon and evening 2-4 and 7-9.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd United Methodist
Church 471 Main St. Haverhill MA 01830
Bennie Ravich
October 20, 2007
Mr. Bennie Ravich, 102,
of Haverhill passed away Saturday at his residence, Haverhill Crossings.
He was born on August 11, 1905 in Russia, son of the late Morris and Fannie
(Schlackman) Ravich.
In 1910, Bennie moved to Haverhill, was educated in the Haverhill schools and
was an Army veteran of WWII. He was employed in the kosher poultry business
and worked at the former Giant Value until his retirement. After his
retirement, he was a crossing guard at the Walnut School for 17 years.
Bennie was a member of Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill and the Haverhill Country
Club.
He was the husband of the late Ruth M. (Mysel) Ravich and is survived by his
stepson Harold I. Blotner and his wife Suzanne B. of Madison, WI,
stepdaughter Frances E. Steinberg of Philadelphia, 3 step grandchildren
David, Donald, and Richard Blotner, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside
service Tuesday Oct. 23rd at 11:00 in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Middle
Rd. Haverhill.
There will be no memorial observance.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Louis A. Buchikos
October 18, 2007
Mr. Louis A. Buchikos,
90, of Haverhill, died Thursday morning at Wingate at Haverhill.
He was born in Lawrence, October 9, 1917, son of the late George J. and Flora
(Mandy) Buchikos.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Buchikos served in the Navy
during World War II.
He was employed as a Tester at the former Western Electric and was a member
of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
His survivors include a daughter, Andrea Remier of Charlston, NV, 2 brothers,
Charles and Leo both of Haverhill, a sister, Virginia Colentoni of
Barrington, NH, and 2 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.
Rev. Dr. David B. Shirley
October 16, 2007
Rev. Dr. David B.
Shirley, 94, formerly of Groveland and Manchester, NH passed away Tuesday at
the Prescott House in No. Andover.
He was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 6, 1913, son of the late Daniel and
Alma (Matson) Shirley.
He attended the Minneapolis schools and received his BA from Ripon College,
Masters from University of Chicago and PHD from Columbia. He served in the
U.S. Army during WWII.
Prior to being ordained in October of 1952, he served as a foreign
correspondent for Time magazine. He first served as pastor of the First
Congregational Church in Closter, NJ then moved to Groveland serving as
pastor of the Groveland Congregational Church from Dec. 1961 to June 1968. He
later moved to Manchester serving at the Brookeside Congregational Church
from 1968-1978 from which he retired.
He was a member of the Manchester Country Club, Haverhill Kiwanis Club, and
the Georgetown Masonic Lodge.
He was the husband of the late Lillian (Bonomo) Shirley, who died in 1991 and
father of the late David B. Shirley, Jr. His survivors include a
daughter-in-law Elizabeth A. Shirley of Bradford, a brother Robert Hagstrom
of Phoenix, AZ, sisters Nancy Sorenson and Patricia Hotchkiss both of
Minneapolis, 2 grandchildren Craig R. Shirley and his wife Kristen of
Bradford, and Lee-Ann and her husband Daniel Bergstrom of No. Andover, 4
great grandchildren Brendon D. and Brian C. Shirley, and Kelsey E. and Karli
F. Smith, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in
the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
At the request of the family there will be no calling hours.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Groveland Congregational Church, 8
King St., Groveland, MA, 01843.
Benjamin J. DiBiaso
October 16, 2007
Mr. Benjamin J. DiBiaso, 93,
a lifelong resident of Groveland passed away peacefully Tuesday evening at
Brigham Manor Nursing Home in Newburyport.
He was born at home in Groveland on Nov. 3, 1913, son of the late Giuseppe
and Assunta (Pricolo) DiBiaso.
He was educated in the Groveland schools and was employed at Pope Machinery
on River St. in Haverhill for 19 years and the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for
22 years until his retirement.
Mr. DiBiaso enjoyed playing cards; especially poker, bingo and the many trips
he took to Las Vegas.
He was the husband of the late Roxie E. (Gibbons) DiBiaso, who died in 1996,
and is survived by his 2 daughters Rita J. and her husband John Nierod and
Christine A. and her husband Paul Parenteau, a brother Alfred DiBiaso all of
Groveland, 6 grandchildren Paul, Richard, and Mark Parenteau, Jeffrey Nierod,
Dino and Marisa DiBiaso, 1 great grandchild Lucien Parenteau, as well as
several nieces and nephews.
He was also the father of the late Joseph W. DiBiaso, who died in 1991, and
brother of the late Mary Russo, Frank DiBiaso, Rocco Besso, and John DiBiaso.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Saturday Oct. 20th 9:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St. Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 in St. Patrick’s
Church, So. Groveland. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery,
Groveland.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Friday evening from 4-8 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made the Groveland Fire Dept. 181 Main St.
Groveland, MA, 01834.
Sel R. (Ruskin) Leed
October 15, 2007
Sel R. (Ruskin) Leed, 76, of Andover passed away Monday at
Wingate of Andover with her children by her side.
She was born in Brookline, MA on April 25, 1931, daughter of the late
Benjamin and Eleanor (Bates) Ruskin.
Sel was educated in the Brookline school system and did her undergraduate
study at the University of Chicago where she majored in music and opera.
In 1952, she married Bernard J. Leed and ran her family’s business
Ruskin Antiques on Charles St. in Boston for 25 years. She later joined her
husband at Royal Jewelers in Andover which was established in 1948. She was
the matriarch of Royal Jewelers for over 25 years.
Sel loved the arts, sang opera, traveled all over the world, was an avid
reader, involved in community theater, and especially enjoyed the beach
having residences in both Rye, NH and Palm Beach, FL. The love Sel embraced
with her immediate family will be truly missed.
She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Leed who died in 1985, and is
survived by her second husband since 1987, Attorney Edward Greenspan of
Andover, her children Steven B. Leed and his wife Elizabeth, Paula Leed and
her husband Richard Aron, grandchildren Bernard and Caroline Leed all of
Andover.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
on Friday Oct. 19, at 11:00 at Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggetts Pond Rd.
Andover.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Brain Cancer Research c/o Dana
Farber Institute, 44 Binney St. Boston, MA, 02115.
Myrtle F. (Ferguson) Dallon
October 14, 2007
Myrtle F. (Ferguson) Dallon,
92 of Haverhill died Sunday at Penacook Place.
She was born in Haverhill Ma Feb 4, 1915, daughter of the late William and
Bessie Ferguson, and was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed as a Fancy Stitcher in the area
shoe industry.
Myrtle enjoyed crocheting, and Bingo, and was a 30 year resident of Largo Fl.
An avid volunteer, she was the volunteer director of thrift shop in the
Heritage Presbyterian Apartments and also has participated in many other
volunteer opportunities prior to returning to Haverhill in 2006
She was married for over 60 years to the late Paul W. Dallon and her
survivors include 2 daughters Patricia A. and her husband Peter E. Archibald
of East Hampstead, NH. Barbara J. Tibbetts of Amesbury 5 Grandchildren 5
Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Her family will be receiving friends and relatives on Wednesday evening from
6-8 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St.
Bradford.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Memorial Mass Thursday
morning at 10;30 at Sacred Hearts Immaculate Heart Of Mary Chapel (lower
Church)
Burial will be in the Baypines Veterans Cemetery, Baypines, Fl.
In Lieu of Flowers, Contributions in her memory may be made to the Patients
Activity Account at Penacook Place, 150 Water St. Haverhill Ma 01830, or the
charity of the donor’s choice.
Barbara (Gale) McLaughlin
October 12, 2007
Mrs. Barbara (Gale) McLaughlin, 71, of Haverhill and
formerly of Georgetown, died Friday evening at the Merrimack Valley Hospital,
Haverhill.
She was born in Somerville, December 17, 1935, daughter of the late Russell and
Mary (Campbell) Gale.
Educated in the Belmont school system, she graduated from Belmont High
School.
She earned her LPN from Beverly Hospital and was employed for over ten years
at the former Hale Hospital.
A member of the Red Hat Society and Gadabouts, Mrs. McLaughlin resided in Sun
City Florida for 5 years. While there she was a volunteer Security Guard and
active in the area.
Her survivors include two daughters, Diane and her husband David Dolan of
Haverhill, Linda and her husband Raymond Persichetti of Haverhill, two sons,
Mark and his wife Kathy McLaughlin of Remsen, NY, David and his wife Tracey
McLaughlin of Chichester, NH, a sister, Phyllis and her husband Gene Mueller
of Sun City Center, FL, two brothers, Russell Gale of Nahant, Richard and his
wife Sharon Gale of Waltham, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
She was the former wife of the late Thomas McLaughlin and sister of the late
Elizabeth “Betty” Wyman.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Tuesday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation
Service, 106 Summer ST., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in
St. John The Baptist Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Harmony Cemetery,
Georgetown.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Lupus Foundation, 40 Speen
St., Framingham, MA 01701, or, Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St.,
Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Lorraine M. (LaValley) Schena
October 11, 2007
Mrs. Lorraine M. (LaValley) Schena, 76, a lifelong
resident of Haverhill and Bradford passed away Thursday at the Merrimack
Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill on Oct. 18, 1930, daughter of the late Harry E. and
Florida B. (Gelinas) LaValley. She was educated in the Haverhill schools,
attended MacIntosh Business School, and obtained her Real Estate Broker’s
license working alongside her husband.
Mrs. Schena was a former member of St. Rita’s Church and St. John the
Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, crocheting and caring for her
grandchildren.
She was the wife of the late Edward J. Schena who died in 1995 and mother of
the late Carol A. Emmons who died in 2003.
She is survived by her children Judith A. Schena and her companion Robert
Saccardo of Rockport, Edward P. Schena and his wife Michelle of Plaistow, and
Paul J. Schena of Atkinson, 7 grandchildren Matthew E., Nicholas J., Callie
L., Ashley E. and Benjamin P. Schena and Ashley A. and Michael B., Emmons,
son-in-law Brian F. Emmons of Andover, brothers-in-law Richard A. Schena of
Haverhill and Joseph A. Schena of New Port Richey, FL, and many cousins from
the Haverhill area.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Monday
morning 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So.
Main St. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in All Saints Church, Haverhill.
Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8
pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue
St. Haverhill, MA, 01832 or St. John the Baptist Church, 114 Lincoln Ave.,
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Veronica T. (Moryl) Patonay
October 11, 2007
Mrs. Veronica T. (Moryl) Avella Patonay, 98, of Haverhill,
passed away peacefully early Thursday morning at Penacook Place in Haverhill.
She was born on Aug. 2, 1909 in the Three Rivers section of Palmer, MA,
daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Woldjiel) Moryl.
Veronica attended the schools in Three Rivers, and was employed in a textile
factory in the Three Rivers. She also had resided in Stamford, CT, where she
was a nurse’s aide for 30 years at Stamford Hospital, prior to moving to
Haverhill.
She was the wife of the late Frank N. Avella and Kalman Patonay and is
survived by her son Frank J. Avella and his wife Frances L.C. of Atkinson,
NH, grandson Michael Avella and a great grandson Anthony Avella both of
Salem, NH.
At the family’s request there will be a private Funeral Mass at Sts.
Peter and Paul Church in Three Rivers, MA with burial to follow in the
Bethany Cemetery, Monson, MA.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Penacook Place, 150 Water St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Pasquale “Pat” Cagnetta
October 10, 2007
Mr. Pasquale “Pat”
Cagnetta, 78, of Haverhill, died Wednesday at Penacook Place Nursing Home,
Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, February 26, 1929, son of the late Frank and
Angelina (Baldassarri) Cagnetta.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Cagnetta graduated from
Haverhill High School, Class of 1948.
During the Korean War he served in the Army stationed in Germany.
After the war he worked alongside his father as a painting contractor and
also employed as a Union bricklayer.
He as a member of the former St. Rita’s Church and a member of Sacred
Hearts Church, the Sons Of Italy, Victor Emanuel Lodge in Haverhill, AMVETS. He
enjoyed playing 45’s and dancing. He was also a volunteer at the former
Hale Hospital for over 20 years.
His survivors include a son, Mark J.A. Cagnetta and his wife Kathy of
Manchester, NH, two daughters, Patrice F. McColley and her husband John of
Haverhill, Michele B. Cagnetta of Sherman Oaks, CA, three sisters, Mary
Curcio of Haverhill, Jennie DePalma of Braintree, Lena Cataldo of E.
Weymouth, 3 grandchildren, Meredith and Michael Cagnetta, and Gianna
McColley, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Cagnetta was also the father of the late Darlene A. Cagnetta who died in
1972, and brother of the late Frances “Kiki” Hebert.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the calling hours on
Saturday from 3-6 pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St. Bradford.
Graveside services in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill will be Monday
at 2:00 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research, Attn. Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station,
P.O.BOX 780, New York, NY, 10008-0780.
Betty Ann “Beth” (Woodsum) Valley
October 10, 2007
Mrs. Betty Ann “Beth” (Woodsum) Valley, 40, of
Methuen, died Wednesday morning at the Holy Family Hospital, Methuen.
She was born in Haverhill, January 25, 1967, daughter of Betty Ann (Kidder)
Woodsum of Lawrence, and the late Lawrence Woodsum.
Attended Haverhill Grammar Schools, Betty attended Lawrence High School.
She was employed as an Accounts Payable Clerk for Aramark, Lawrence, and
prior to this as a waitress at Carlene’s Coffee Shop, Lawrence.
Betty enjoyed fishing, computers and video games.
Besides her mother her survivors include her husband of 16 years, Thomas E.
Valley of Methuen, a brother, Lawrence Woodsum, Jr. of Fitchburg, a sister,
Samantha and her husband Christopher O’Keefe of Northampton, and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm
St., Danvers, MA, 01923.
Arthur D. Baril, Jr.
October 8, 2007
Mr. Arthur D. Baril, Jr., 75,
of Haverhill, died Monday morning at the Merrimack Valley hospital,
Haverhill.
He was born in Amesbury, December 31, 1931, son of the late Arthur D. and
Julia (Barry) Baril, Sr. Mr. Baril was educated in the Amesbury school
system.
He was employed in the local shoe shops. For over 6 years he owned and
operated the former Sparkle Brite, Plaistow, NH.
Mr. Baril had a great love of horses and owned them most of his life.
He was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan.
His survivors include his wife of three years, Linda J. (Stone) Baril of Haverhill,
a son, Philip Baril of Haverhill, a brother Roger and his wife Tammy Baril of
Manchester, NH, a sister, Shirley and her husband Bill Gilman of Manchester,
NH, 9 step-children as well as several grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Monday morning at 11:00 at the Salvation Army, 395 Main St., Haverhill.
His family will be receiving relatives and friends on Monday from 10:00 to
11:00 at the Salvation Army.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the MSPCA, Nevins Farm, 400
Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844.
Patricia J. “Dakota” (Mullins) Poirier
October 8, 2007
Mrs. Patricia J. “Dakota”
(Mullins) Poirier, 65, of Haverhill passed away unexpectedly Monday evening
at her residence.
She was born in New Orleans on July 3, 1942, daughter of the late Melvis E.
and Carolyn P. (Massa) Mullins.
She came to Haverhill at an early age and attended the Haverhill schools. She
was employed at various companies in several industries.
She was the wife of the late Robert Poirier and is survived by her daughter
Wendy Ann Menard and her husband Scott G. Thornbury of Salem, NH, sister
Barbara and her husband Richard Demers of Newton, NH, grandchildren Erin N.
Duchemin of Laconia, NH and David W. Viens, Jr. of Salem, NH, nephew Michael
Demers of Newton, NH, and close friend Roger Oberle of Haverhill.
At her request, there will be no services. Interment will be at the
convenience of the family in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the donor’s choice.
Corinne I. (Bergeron) Hughes
October 3, 2007
Mrs. Corinne I. (Bergeron) Hughes, 79, of Haverhill, and
formerly of Newburyport and Salisbury, died Wednesday evening at the Lahey
Clinic, Burlington.
She was born in Haverhill, May 11, 1928, daughter of the late Leo C. and Cora
(Lougee) Bergeron. Mrs. Hughes was educated in the Haverhill school system.
She and her late husband were Foster Parents for over 50 children for the
Home For Little Wanderers and Department of Social Services since 1986. They
received the “Foster Parents of the Year Award”.
She was considered by both organizations to be an expert with babies and was
called upon for emergency placement on numerous occasions.
Mrs. Hughes was a member of Star of The Sea Church, Salisbury.
She was the wife of the late Paul F. Hughes who died in 2004, and mother of
the late Lydia and Paul Hughes, Jr., and her survivors include four sons,
David L and his wife Karen M. Currier of Haverhill, Norman and his wife Peggy
Currier of Plaistow, NH, Robert Gardner of Crofton, MD, Matthew David Hughes
of Haverhill, two daughters, Michelle A Hughes and Mary Margaret Hughes both
of Haverhill, 2 brothers, Robert and his wife Dorothy Bergeron of Davidson,
MI, Donal C. and his wife Mary Bergeron of Seabrook, NH, a sister, Ida L. and
her husband Eugene Mahair of Salisbury, 8 grandchildren, 6 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Monday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer St.,
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral mass at 11:00 in Star Of The Sea Church,
Salisbury.
Burial will be in Long Hill Cemetery, Salisbury.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,
311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA, 02472.
Kenneth Earl Strangman
October 3, 2007
Mr. Kenneth Earl Strangman,
81, of Quincy and formerly of Haverhill died Wednesday at the Radius
Specialty Hospital in Quincy.
He was born in Haverhill on July 22, 1926, son of the late Leonard W. and
Emma (Rideout) Strangman.
He was employed at Curry College in Milton, MA for many years.
He was the brother of the late William, Calvin, Leonard, and Alfred Strangman,
Ruth Barr, Mary MacDonald, Elaine Scamparino, Edna Harvey, and Barbara
Berube.
He is survived by his sister Marion Beaupre of Haverhill, brothers Robert
Strangman and his wife Mary of Haverhill, and Richard Strangman and his wife
Charlene of Bradford, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Kenny was loved by his many friends at Delta Projects including his
housemates of over 10 years, Walter Nordblom, Jim Purcell, Kay Whitten, and
by Barbara, Steve and all of the staff at Pilgrim Rd.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Friday at 1:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Visitation at the Funeral Home will precede the Funeral Friday from
12:00-1:30 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Delta Projects, 123 Highland Ave.
Dedham, MA, 02494.
Michael Zoukee
October 1, 2007
Mr. Michael Zoukee, 78, of George’s Mills, NH, and
formerly of Haverhill, died Monday evening at Sunapee Cove, George’s
Mills, NH.
He was born in Haverhill, September 23, 1929, son of the late George and
Evangeline (Chrysohos) Zoukee.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Zoukee graduated from Haverhill
high, class of 1947. He earned his BS in Electrical Engineering from Syracuse
University in 1951.
For over 30 years he was employed as an Electrical Engineer for Princeton
University, from where he retired in 1992.
Prior to this he was employed in the same capacity at RCA, Princeton, NJ.
Mr. Zoukee enjoyed traveling, classical music and fine dining.
His survivors include a son, George Zoukee of Newbury, NH, 2 sisters, Rita
Mehos of Darien, CT, Charlotte Canellakis of Southborough, his former wife,
Sophye Zoukee of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, 6 nephews and a niece.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday morning at 11:00 in the Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Apostles,
Winter St., Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Service from 9:30 to 10:30 at
the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Richard Theoharis
October 1, 2007
Mr. Richard Theoharis,
85, of Haverhill, died Monday afternoon at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill, June 25, 1922, son of the late George and Edna
(Dunn) Theoharis, and was educated in the Haverhill school system.
During World War II he served in the United States Navy, attaining the rank
of S1c. Until his retirement in 1988 Mr. Theoharis was employed for the Mass.
State Highway Department for over 17 years.
He was a member of the VFW, Salem, NH, and the DAV, Newburyport.
He was the husband of the late Jessie (Bradley) Theoharis who died in 1991
and his survivors include three sons; Jonathan R. Theoharis of Lowell, George
F. Theoharis of Wichita, KS., Jeffrey Theoharis of Lawrence, two daughters;
Victoria J. Straw and her husband Charles of Newton Junction, NH, Constance
D.Theoharis of Haverhill, a brother, George Woodsum of Newburyport, a sister,
Eleanor Girrier of Cape cod, a sister in-law, Victoria Bradley of Haverhill
and a Dear family friend, Linda Gallant of Amesbury.
Richard was extremely proud of his Greek Heritage and recent discovery of his
Mic Mac Indian Ancestry. Back in the day, he enjoyed playing "45 [a
local card game] with friends where the 5's are the highest card in the deck.
Five is where he stood in life. 5 children, 5 grandchildren [Joshua, Adam,
Samantha, Rachel and little George] and 5 great grandchildren!!!
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside
Service Friday morning at 10:00 in the Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
There will be no calling hours.
Daniel MacLeod, Jr.
September 29, 2007
Mr. Daniel MacLeod,
Jr., 65, of Haverhill, died Saturday afternoon at the Hannah Duston Nursing
Center, Haverhill.
He was born in Brookline, August 14, 1942, son of the late Daniel M. and
Esther J. (MacLellan) MacLeod, and was educated there.
During the Korean War He served in the United States Army.
For over 21 years he was employed as a supervisor for Mirra Construction,
from where he retired in 2003.
In 1965 he was the 15th Worlds Strongest Man.
He is survived by two sons, Shane Milette of Haverhill, David Gilchrest of
Lowell, two brothers, Wesley MacLeod of Rochester, NH, Joel MacLeod of
Sanbornville, NH, a granddaughter, Jennifer Gilchrest, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer &
Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Ret. Lt. Commander Frank John Woidyla
September 27, 2007
Ret. Lt. Commander
Frank J. Woidyla, 84, of Haverhill, died Thursday afternoon at the Lawrence
General Hospital, Lawrence.
He was born in Haverhill, January 16, 1923, son of the late John and Frances
(Pirog) Woidyla. Educated in the Haverhill school system, he graduated from
Haverhill Trade School, class of 1942. He was employed for a short time at
the Boston Navy Ship Yard and Bethlehem Steel Co., Quincy.
For over 28 years he was in the United States Navy, where he earned the rank
of Lt. Commander. While in the Navy he participated in the Bilstein Athol
Atomic Bomb Tests in 1946, and received a Navy Occupation Service Medal,
American Theater Medal, and 2 Good Conduct Medals. He Commanded 6 different
surface vessels, served aboard the Atlantic and Pacific Destroyer Force
Fleets. Mr. Woidyla also received a Commendation Ribbon from the Secretary of
the Navy for, “heroism in saving a man from drowning in waters off
Wallis Sands Beach, Rye, NH, June 20, 1953”.
Mr. Woidyla is a “plank owner” at the U.S. Navy Memorial,
Washington, D.C., Life member of the VFW Post #29, DAV Post #20, AMVETS Post
#147, American Legion Post #4 where he was Commander in 1976, Life Member of
The Retired Officers Association (TROA), Polish National Home where he was
President fro 1971-1972, and a former president and General Commissioner of
the Polski Club, Haverhill.
He was also an avid golfer, and enjoyed bowling and deep sea fishing.
He was the husband of the late Mary I. (Cook) Woidyla who died in 2000, and
father of the late Kenneth Goodson, and his survivors include 2 sisters,
Helen Woidyla of Windham, NH and Victoria Flynn of Methuen, as well as
several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Woidyla was also the brother of the late Sophie, Marja, Anthony, Albert,
Michael, Steven, Joseph, Peter, and Rudolph.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral
Wednesday at 9:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 in All Saints Church,
Haverhill. Burial with Military Honors will be in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday
evening from 4-7 pm. Contributions in his memory may be made to a veteran’s
organization of your choice.
John Olan Horne
September 26, 2007
John Olan Horne, 87 of
Newburyport, and formerly Haverhill and Lowell died Wednesday 9/26/07 at the
Merrimack Valley Hospital of complications following a stroke. His son Jonathan
provided care, companionship and was present with John’s daughter Mary
at his passing.
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He was born in Ward Hill, March 14, 1920 son of the late Postmaster Olan
Radburn and Kathleen A. (Sullivan) Horne.
A graduate of Keith Academy in Lowell, John went on to a rich scholastic
career at Harvard University in Cambridge earning an A.B in English and
French Class of l942
An avid sportsman, he enjoyed tobogganing, biking, Hockey and was an
accomplished Figure Skater.
Post Graduation John served in the U.S. Army as a cryptographer and earned
numerous battle ribbons in the European Campaign including Normandy and the
Battle of the Bulge. He was honorably discharged in l945
After the war John Pursued his immense love of the written word honing his
skills in numerous fields. A master of English and French language and
literature, John was a School Teacher in Lowell and Newburyport schools, a
private tutor up through the spring of 2007, a proofreader for the Boston
Globe to 1983, a freelance editor and an accomplished author. Via his
exquisite vocabulary and eye for detail and razor sharp wit, John created
remarkable stories from war and everyday human experience published by the
Boston Globe and other literary magazines.
A strident taskmaster particularly regarding grammar and vocabulary, this
fastidious soul provided us with immeasurable opportunity to improve
ourselves and enhance our knowledge of language, etiquette and art. He
maintained an impressive library of fine literature, music art, classic
comedy and film.
Ever the natty dresser, John’s slight but jaunty figure will surely be
missed on the local horizons he so enjoyed. An advertising slogan displayed
in his home summarizes his philosophy on appearance and dress: Unpolished
shoes are the open fly of footwear”
John was predeceased by his eldest daughter Margaret Mary Horne in 2004. He
is survived by eight other children, four grandchildren one newborn
granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.
His family will be receiving relatives and friends this Sunday 9/30/07 from
1-4 at Heritage House 32 Low St. Newburyport, 2nd floor community room.
Parking can be found at the adjacent lot of the ice rink please.
In lieu of flowers contribution can be made in memory of John and his
daughter Margaret Mary Horne to the ARC of South Shore 371 River ST. No.
Weymouth, MA 02191 781-335-3023
Robert Massie
September 23, 2007
Mr. Robert Massie, 68,
of Georgetown and formerly of Haverhill, died Sunday evening at the Merrimack
Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, November 10, 1938, son of the late Alexander and
Bertha (Mack) Massie. Mr. Massie was educated in the Haverhill school system,
graduating from Haverhill High class of 1956.
He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1956 to 1958.
For over 15 years he was employed as a Leather Cutter for Shutzer
Manufacturing, Lawrence. Prior to this he was employed at Clicker City,
Haverhill.
An avid sports enthusiast, he enjoyed playing baseball and basketball. Mr.
Massie loved the Red Sox, Celtics and Patriots.
His survivors include his sons, Robert and his wife Kim Massie of Lawrence,
Michael Massie of Derry, NH, James and his wife Maria Massie of Salem, NH,
Scott Massie of Derry, NH, and Thomas Guyette of Pittsfield, NH, 10
grandchildren, Marissa, Taylor, Eric, Jonathan, James, Jessica, Justin and
Matthew Massie, Jessica Sanz and Megan St. Pierre, a great granddaughter,
Cadence Massie, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Massie was also the grandfather of the late Andrew Massie.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Thursday
morning at 10:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
ST., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral mass at 12:00 noon in Our Lady of Good
Counsel Parish, (St. Augustine’s Church), Ames St., Lawrence.
Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Lawrence.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Wednesday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 8
p.m.
Clifton Earle Robinson
September 23, 2007
Mr. Clifton Earle
Robinson, 90, a longtime resident of Haverhill died Sunday evening at his
daughter’s home in Melbourne, FL.
He was born in Haverhill on April 19, 1917, son of the late George W. Robinson,
Sr. and Effie M. (Holley) Robinson.
He attended the Haverhill schools and graduated from Haverhill High School,
Class of 1936. Mr. Robinson was a Navy veteran of WWII, and was employed as a
Postal Carrier in Haverhill for 28 years, and was also a machinist for 17
years at Davis & Furber in N. Andover.
Mr. Robinson was a former member and trustee at the former People’s
United Methodist Church in Bradford, member of the AMVETS in Haverhill, and
was a former Eagle Scout.
He was the husband of the late Marjorie L. (Haskell) Robinson and is survived
by his daughter Carole A. and her husband Wallace Furber of Melbourne, FL,
two grandsons Jeffrey and David and his wife Heather Furber, three great
grandchildren Jacob, Kieran and Joshua, as well as several nieces and
nephews. He was the father of the late Diane Robinson, brother of the late
George W. Robinson, Jr. and Estelle Mattinson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Friday at 10:00 at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Haverhill.
Burial will follow in the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So.
Main St. will be Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Good Shepherd United Methodist
Church, 471 Main St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Stanislaw Soborski
September 22, 2007
Mr. Stanislaw Soborski of
Newton, MA and formerly of Haverhill and Methuen, died peacefully on Sept. 22
at the home of his daughter and son-in-law where he had lived the past five
years. He was 82.
Born in Poland, Mr. Soborski pursued a life-long interest in Polish history,
especially World War II history, and accumulated an impressive collection of
books on the subject. He was an avid reader and closely followed current
events in Poland and the Polish-American community. He wrote frequent letters
to the Editor of the Polish daily “Nowy Dziennik” newspaper. He
maintained close ties with his native Poland.
After retiring from Continental Can Co./Haverhill Boxboard Corp., Mr.
Soborski made extended trips to Poland to visit family and friends. He most
recently traveled to Poland in 2005 to celebrate his 80th birthday. He was a
generous supporter of Polish charitable and cultural organizations. Mr. Soborski
was a devoted family man and took great pride in his two grown children who,
to his great pleasure, are living the American dream. He also adored his
grandchildren.
He leaves behind his loving daughter, Atty. Barbara Brustowicz, devoted
son-in-law Dr. Robert Brustowicz and beloved grandchildren Alexander,
Katherine, Caroline and Allison all of Newton. He is also survived by his
former wife Michalina (Kurys) of Methuen, his loving son, Andrew,
daughter-in-law Cecylia and cherished granddaughter, Natalia of Dalton. He
also leaves behind several dear relatives and friends in Poland.
Calling hours at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.,
Haverhill, will be Friday evening from 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends are
respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 9:00
from the Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 in All
Saints Church, Haverhill. In accordance with Mr. Soborski’s wishes his
cremated remains will be buried at his parents’ family grave site in
Poland.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kosciuszko Foundation 15 East
65th St., New York, NY, 10021-6595.
Olga J. Veckys
September 21, 2007
Ms. Olga J. Veckys, 89, of Haverhill, died Friday at the
Hannah Duston Healthcare Center, Haverhill.
She was born in Lawrence, daughter of the late August and Anna (Stasys)
Veckys.
Educated in the Lawrence school system, Ms. Veckys graduated from Lawrence
High School, class of 1935. She attended Salem State College where she earned
her Bachelors Degree in Education. Ms. Veckys later received her Masters
Degree in Guidance from Boston University. She also attended Tufts and
Harvard.
She served the Haverhill Public School System from 1943 until her retirement
in 1987, where she taught for several years, was Dean of Girls and became
Chairperson of the Guidance Department at Haverhill High as well. Ms. Veckys
moved to Haverhill in 1967
She was a former member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association, Merrimack
Valley Guidance Association, appointed to the Massachusetts Board of Higher
Education and its Financial Aid and Scholarship Committee, Supervisor of the
College Board of Advanced Placement Program, and the Administrative Council
at Haverhill High School.
Ms. Veckys was also a member of the Whittier Club, Women’s City Club,
Haverhill
Historical Society, Merrimack Valley Herb Society, Lawrence Immigrant Archives,
and the Lithuanian Women’s Citizens Club of Lawrence.
She loved the opera and symphony, travel, cooking, gardening and her beloved
kitties. She was proud of her Lithuanian heritage and actively promoted its
language, history and culture throughout her life.
Her survivors include several cousins in Lithuania.
Friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service Friday morning
at 11:15 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST.,
Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral service on Friday from 10:00 to
11:00 at the Funeral Home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Olga J. Veckys Philomathian
Humanities Award, c/o, Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA
01832.
Virginia R. (Minichiello) Wierzbicki
September 20, 2007
Mrs. Virginia R. (Minichiello) Wierzbicki, 94, of
Haverhill, died Thursday evening at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home.
She was born in Haverhill, February 8, 1913, daughter of the late Giacomino
and Rosina (Fasulo) Minichiello.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Wierzbicki was a member of All
Saints Church.
Prior to her marriage in 1953 she was employed in the local shoe industry and
resided with her late sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Vincent DiBurro and
their children, Ernest DiBurro, Richard DiBurro, Rose Marie (DiBurro)
Connelly, and Henry DiBurro, for over 20 years.
After her marriage she moved to Bedford. While there she was employed as a
waitress at Bellino’s, and also for her late husband’s shoe repair
shop.
Mrs. Wierzbicki was the wife of the late Walter F. Wierzbicki who died in
1987, and her survivors include a sister, Julie Minichiello of Haverhill as
well as many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Tuesday morning at 11:00 in All Saints Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Mass from 9:30 to 10:30 at the
H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Sacred Heart’s Education
Fund, 31 So. Chestnut St., Bradford, MA 01835.
Anna Galvin Nyhan
1917-2007
The family of Anna Nyhan announce the passing of their
dear and beloved mother at the Elizabeth Seton Nursing Home on September 20.
She had turned ninety years old on September 9.
Anna was born in Haverhill, the youngest daughter of Bartholomew and Ellen
(Wrenn) Galvin, Sister Toman Galvin, CSJ and Margaret Gillespie, and on
brother Thomas Galvin. She was a graduate of St. James High School, class of
1935. Anna was married to the late Walter J. Nyhan and the mother of
Bartholomew, James, John and Marianne Ravenna.
She was a life long resident of Haverhill and for twenty-five years an
employee of the Haverhill Housing Authority. She retired in 1983. Anna was a
forty year parishioner of Sacred Hearts parish, Bradford and a member of both
the Catholic Daughters of America and the parish women’s bowling league.
In addition to her four children and devoted friends she leaves eleven
grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, the youngest of whom, her twin
grandsons, were born this past September 4. Anna will be waked on Sunday from
the Farmer Funeral Home, 210 South Main St. Bradford from 5-8 PM and the
funeral Mass will take place on Monday September 24 at 10:30AM. Burial will
be private and will take place in the family plot at St. James Cemetery in
Haverhill. In Lieu of flowers contributions in Anna’s name can be made
to the Friends of Elizabeth Seton, 125 Oakland St. Wellesley, MA. Anna was
dearly loved and will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Monday morning
at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main
St. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church.
Burial in St. James Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Sunday evening 5-8.
Estelle S. (Kniznik) Klayman
September 20, 2007
Mrs. Estelle S. (Kniznik)
Klayman, 94, of Andover and formerly of Haverhill, died Thursday evening at
Wingate at Andover.
She was born in Providence, RI, May 16, 1913, daughter of the late David and
Bella (Shatkin) Kniznik.
Educated in the Providence, Rhode Island school system, Mrs. Klayman attended
the Rhode Island School of Education.
She and her late husband co-founded the former Haverhill Answering Service in
1959, which was located on Washington St., Marsh Ave, and Cedar St. After her
retirement in 1977 her sons continued the business.
A life member of Temple Emanu-El, Mrs. Klayman was a member of the Hadassah
and a former member of its Sisterhood.
She was the wife of the late Max David Klayman who died in 1990 and her
survivors include two sons, Kenneth and his wife Harriet H. Klayman of
Rutland, David S. and his wife Jane M. Klayman of Andover, a daughter, Toby
J. Klayman and her husband Joseph Mack Branchcombe of San Francisco, CA, two
sisters, Sylvia K. Fain of Providence, RI, Louise A. Macy of Fall River, 4
grandchildren, Elizabeth J. Klayman, Susan Harris, Jesse M. Klayman, Micah D.
Klayman, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Sunday afternoon at 2:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
A Memorial Observance will be held at her son David’s home in Andover
immediately following the interment.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Max and Estelle Klayman Family
Fund, c/o, Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Earl R. McNamara
September 15, 2007
Earl R. McNamara, 37 of Haverhill, died Sept 15 at his
home
He was born in Newburyport, June 1, 1970, and was educated in the Newburyport
Public Schools.
Earl was employed as a cook in area Restaurants.
His survivors include his mother Evelyn Bergeron of Salem, NH, a brother
Scott A. and his wife Kellianne McNamara of Plaistow, NH, and a niece Chelsey
McNamara.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
John D. Owens
September 14, 2007
Mr. John D. Owens, 41, of Worcester and formerly of
Haverhill, died Friday evening at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Worcester
He was born in Haverhill, Jan 12, 1966, son of the late James J. Owens the
III who died in l995, and Kathleen M. (Kelleher) Owens of Bradford section of
Haverhill.
John was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools System and was a l984
Graduate of Haverhill High School, where he lettered in football and
baseball. He later attended Assumption College and Worcester State.
He was employed as an electrical apprentice and more recently as a technician
with J. N. Phillips of Marlborough.
John adored his 4 nieces and nephew and had many wonderful times with them.
He was also an avid Red Sox fan.
Besides his mother Kathleen M. (Kelleher) Owens of the Bradford section of
Haverhill, his survivors include two brothers, James J. Owens, IV and his
wife Kirsten C. Blackwill of Westwood, Michael P. Owens of Haverhill, sister,
Kelly A. and her husband Lawrence A. Bryer of the Bradford section of
Haverhill, his grandfather, Eugene Goodreault of Walnut Creek, CA, John also
leaves his companion Michelle Kirouac of Worcester, 4 nieces and a nephew,
Declan J. A. Bryer and Kasey K. Bryer both of Bradford section of Haverhill,
Kayla M. Owens and Madison E. Owens both of Haverhill, and Eleanor B. “Ellie”
Owens of Westwood, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Wednesday
morning at 9;30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So.
Main St. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts
Church.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Tuesday evening 5-8 pm.
Gladys Melendez
September 14, 2007
Gladys Melendez, 76 of Haverhill, died Friday evening at
the Baker Katz Nursing Home.
She was born in Puerto Rico, Jan 14, 1931 daughter of the late Roberto Melendez
and Emilia Arroyo and received her education in Puerto Rico.
In l954 she relocated to Brooklyn, New York where she was employed as a
seamstress.
Gladys has been a resident of Haverhill since the l997.
She was married to the late Alexander Alvarez, and her survivors include a
son Raymond Irizarry of Teaneck, NJ, 3 daughters Minerva Alvarez of Holyoke,
MA, Wendy Alvarez of Plainfield, NJ, Shirley and her husband Stanley Fung of
No. Andover, MA, sister Angelita Rivera of Puerto Rico, brother Osbaldo Melendez
of Puerto Rico, step brother Monico Melendez of New Britain, CT, step sister
Teresa Melendez of New Britain, CT, 3 grandchildren Alex Fung, Kevin Fung and
Isabella Mylene Alvarez Gomez.
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Irio Goldoni
September 12, 2007
Mr. Irio Goldoni, 85,
of Bradford passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2007 at the Edith Nourse
Memorial VA Hospital in Bedford, MA.
He was born in Bologna, Italy on May 28, 1922, son of the late Luigi and
Pasqua (Benati) Goldoni.
He later came to this country at the age of 10, was educated in the Haverhill
School system and proudly served his country during World War II in the Army
Air Corps, receiving the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, and the American
Theater Campaign Ribbon.
He was employed as a sheet metal worker at the Todd Bath Shipyard in Portland
ME, a cook at Lamazzo's Restaurant in Haverhill, a hand sewer at various shoe
factories throughout Massachusetts, a furniture salesman at Gerson's
Furniture Haverhill, and finally joined his wife and daughter at Mary
Pauline's Beauty Shop in Haverhill until his retirement.
He was an avid reader; he enjoyed sketching, cooking, bowling and golf. He
was a devoted family man and especially enjoyed family gatherings and Sunday
dinners.
His survivors include his wife of 60 years Lena (Solimino) Goldoni of
Bradford, daughter Linda Cassell and son in law James J. Cassell of
Haverhill, three grandchildren Laureen Laffey and husband Joseph, James L. “Jimmy”
Cassell and Michael I. Cassell all of Haverhill, two great grandchildren Joey
and Linda Laffey, his brother George C. Goldoni and wife Ellie of Bradford,
as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Monday Sept. 17th, at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral
Home, 210 So. Main St. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at St. James
Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Sunday from 3-6 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. Mass
Chapter, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA, 02472 or to the Edith Nourse Rogers
Memorial Veterans Hospital, 200 Springs Rd. Bedford, MA, 01730.
Detective Lieutenant George E. Credit
September 10, 2007
Detective Lieutenant
George E. Credit, 58, a lifelong resident of Haverhill passed away
unexpectedly on Monday morning at his home.
He was born in Haverhill on Sept. 14, 1948 and attended St. Joseph’s
Grammar School, St. James High School and graduated from Bryant MacIntosh
Business College. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War receiving
the National Defense Service Medal and later continuing his service in the
Navy Reserves.
In 1973, George enlisted in the State Police Academy and was a Mass State
Trooper for next 35 years, serving with C Troop, SP Newbury Station
Commander, Division of Standards and Training, Troop A, and currently was a
Detective Lieutenant in Internal Affairs.
He was a member of the American Legion, AMVETS, and the Commissioned Officer
Assoc. George loved his grandchildren more than words can describe, never
missing a single sporting event. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing in
the Haverhill Softball League of which he was on several championship teams.
George loved his family and had an outstanding career with the Mass State
Police.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mrs. Donna M. (Morse) Credit, his mother
Arlene F. (Bernard) Credit of Haverhill, children Julie A. Zaino of
Haverhill, Karen M. and her husband Joseph Castellano of Bradford, Jonathan
M. Credit and his wife Lilia of Bradford, and Catherine E. Credit of
Bradford, brothers Edward and his companion Maureen Turcotte of Haverhill,
Larry of Belmont, MA, David and his wife Deborah of Methuen, Thomas and his
companion Kathy Burnyskoskie of Bradford, sisters Judy and her husband Larry
Betts of Haverhill, Kathleen and her husband Frank Shoemaker of Methuen,
Susan and her husband Andy Linehan of Haverhill, grandchildren, Joshua M.,
Lia M. and Aaron J. Zaino, Zakkary A., Nicole M., and Dominic J. Castellano,
Ashley J., Keighley B., and MacKenzie K. Credit, and Sean George Credit, as
well as several nieces and nephews. He was the son of the late Arthur E.
Credit.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Saturday, Sept. 15, at 11:00 at All Saints Church in Haverhill. Burial with
military honors will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling
hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill
will be Friday from 3-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions in George’s
memory may be made to the Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Outcomes Program and
mailed to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Program, Dana Farber Cancer Institute,
Room G331, 44 Binney St. Boston, MA, 02115.
Stanley Blankeship
September 10, 2007
Stanley Cline Blankenship, 60, of Haverhill, died
unexpectedly Monday, Sept. 10, 2007 at home.
Born in Richwood, West Virginia on March 29, 1947, Stanley was the son of the
late James and Nadine (Blake) Blankenship. He was educated in Medina, Ohio
public schools. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles
(UCLA).
He had been a resident of Haverhill since 1984 and previously resided in
Cambridge.
Stanley was always looking for adventure. He traveled in his youth; from Los
Angeles in the late 60’s to New England in the late 70’s, where he
found his home. As a young man, he was guided by motorcycle racing, poetry,
art and music. He never lost his love of the arts, and remained a poet,
painter, and musician for the rest of his life.
Most recently, Stanley was devoted to music and Eastern Arts and Philosophy.
He studied Flamenco with the Omayra Amaya Flamenco Dance Troupe in Boston. He
was a martial arts student of Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming and Kwan Sai Hung. He
taught Tai Chi to private students and classes throughout the area –Dance
Technics in Merrimac, and the Fitness Factory in Newburyport, but he
especially loved working with the elderly; in Chelsea and Newton, as well as
at Nichols Village in Groveland. He also practiced meditation at the Insight
Meditation Center in West Newbury.
He was employed at Analogic Devices and at Malden Mills as a Special Projects
Coordinator. Most recently, he worked with the severely impaired at the
Kimmi-Nichols Center in Salem, NH.
He is loved and dearly missed by those surviving him: a son, Myles Cole
Blankenship of Los Angeles, CA; his mother, Nadine Blankenship of Medina,
Ohio; a sister and her husband, Suzanne and Douglas Sheldon of Rutland, VT;
two nephews, Raoul North of Medina, Ohio and Orin Sheldon of Salt Lake City,
Utah, close friend Dawn Vallejo of Newburyport and her children Alex and
Carolyn, former spouse Krystine Hetel of Haverhill, and aunts, uncles and
cousins too numerous to mention.
At the request of the family, internment will be private.
Vincent J. DiCeglie, Jr
September 9, 2007
Mr. Vincent J. DiCeglie Jr. of Haverhill died Sunday at
Massachusetts General Hospital.
He was born in Melrose, son of the late Vincent J. Sr. and Patricia (Delano)
DiCeglie, was educated in the Melrose Public Schools and was a l970 Graduate
of Melrose High School.
Mr. DiCeglie was employed for many years at Chesterton, and was currently a
buyer for Flir Systems in Billerica..
He enjoyed all types of sports and for many years was involved in Candlepin
Bowling Leagues, softball teams and enjoyed playing golf and traveling. He
was also involved in raising large sums of money for his favorite charity,
the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and had run many bowlathons as a
fundraiser.
His survivors include his wife Donna J. (Worters) DiCeglie of Haverhill, two
daughters Becky and her husband Jules Castellez of Haverhill, Linda M.
DiCeglie of Newmarket, NH two brothers, Michael and his wife Diane DiCeglie
of Reading, David and his wife Mary DiCeglie of Haverhill, 3 grandchildren
Kimberly, Loren and Michael Manning and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and Friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Friday morning
at 10:00 a.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.,
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday evening 6-9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association
152 Conant St. Beverly, MA 01915.
Carlo Labianca
September 9, 2007
Mr. Carlo Labianca, 79, of Bradford, died Sunday morning
at Tufts New England Medical Center, Boston.
He was born in Italy April 20, 1928, son of the late Joseph and Angela
(Stalone) Labianca.
Mr. Labianca was educated in Italy, and, while there was employed as a
painter.
In 1961 he moved to New York and resided there until moving to Bradford in
1998. While in New York he was employed as a supervisor for
Eutectic-Castolin.
Mr. Labianca enjoyed gardening and fishing.
His survivors include his wife of 41 years Anna (Danisi) Labianca of
Bradford, a daughter, Angela Labianca-Campbell and her husband Alan of
Bradford, a son, Joseph and his wife Karen Labianca of Lexington, KY, a
brother, Frank Labianca, 3 sisters, Rosa Ottomanelli, Giovanna Parisi,
Domenica Ciminello all of New York, 3 grandchildren, Carlo Joseph (C.J.) and
Caitlin Labianca and Ethan Labianca-Campbell, as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Thursday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred
Hearts Church, Bradford.
Entombment will be in Linwood Mausoleum, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Wednesday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Anthony R. Pellegrino
September 9, 2007
Mr. Anthony R. Pellegrino, 30 of Haverhill, died Sunday
evening in a car accident in Haverhill.
He was born in Methuen, Jan 8, 1977, son of Anthony G. Pellegrino of
Haverhill and the late Linda (Dinsmore) Pellegrino.
Tony was educated at St. Joseph’s Grammar School and attended Haverhill
High School. While in middle school he enjoyed playing baseball and was on
the school’s team.
He was employed for several years with his cousin at Pellegrino Construction
and was currently working for Central Ceiling Company.
Tony enjoyed diving, golf and recently had taken up sky diving.
Beside his Father Anthony G. Pellegrino of Haverhill his survivors include
two brothers Robert “Skip” and his wife Cindy Pellegrino of
Salisbury, NH, Christopher A. Pellegrino of Haverhill a sister Veronica L.
“Ronnie” Pellegrino of Haverhill a niece Cassandra Pellegrino a
nephews Robert A. Pellegrino his maternal grandmother Rosalie (DeBurra) Wile
of Newton, NH his Paternal Grandfather Anthony Pellegrino of Methuen, and
aunt ,Anne Marie "Auntie Anne" , AND her husband William Matthews ,
of Methuen, several cousins, and his girlfriend Melissa “:Mel” Bistany
of Haverhill.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer ST.
Haverhill will be Sunday afternoon from 2-5.
Burial in the Elmwood Cemetery will be at the convenience of the family.
Jacob Green
September 9, 2007
Mr. Jacob Green, 97 of Waterville, ME and formerly of
Haverhill, died Sunday at the Lakewood Nursing Home in Waterville, ME.
He was born in Haverhill, Oct 5, 1909 son of the late David and Etta
(Labinsky) Green, and was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools.
Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a salesman for the Vulcan
Heel company in Amesbury.
A resident of Waterville Maine since l982, he had also resided in Lawrence,
Methuen, and Merrimac.
Mr. Green was married to the late Rita V. (White) Green and his survivors
include a son David J. and his wife Victoria M. Green of Waterville, ME, a
daughter Eleanor L and her husband Robert Lewis of Ipswich, MA 3
grandchildren 5 great grandchildren , 3 great great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Benjamin Green, Joseph Green and Lee
Roche.
Funeral Services were held Wednesday at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
Home 106 Summer ST. Haverhill, and followed by burial in the Children of
Israel Cemetery.
Dorothy P. Miller
September 9, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy P. Miller, 94, formerly of Bradford, died
Sunday evening at the Prescott House, North Andover.
She was born in Haverhill, May 17, 1913, daughter of the late Joseph and
Minnie (Nickles) Gardella.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Miller graduated from Haverhill
High School. She later attended Kathryn Gibbs Secretarial School.
A member of the First church of Christ, Bradford, she was a volunteer at the
Haverhill Public Library.
An avid golfer, Mrs. Miller was a member of the Bradford Country Club.
She was the wife of the late Julian S. Miller who died in 1995, and her
survivors include 3 sons, Bruce N. and his wife Tina Miller of Bedford, Tina’s
sister who was like a daughter, Patricia Moore of Acton, Robert S. Miller of
Plymouth, NH, Richard G. and his wife Liz Miller of Lexington, 4
grandchildren, Lorraine Donnelly of Harwich, Christine Vetrano of Belmont,
Adam Miller of Boulder, CO, Emily Miller of Lexington, 6 great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at the convenience of the family with burial in
Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service,
Haverhill & Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Haverhill Public Library, 99
Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Muriel (Shearer) Toshach
September 8, 2007
Mrs. Muriel (Shearer)
Toshach, 84, of Haverhill passed away peacefully at home on Saturday,
September 8, 2007.
Mrs. Toshach was born in Methuen, the daughter of the late Hugh and Minnie
(Jackson) Shearer and was educated in the Methuen School System. She spent
most of her life as a resident of Haverhill.
Muriel served in the Navy during World War II as an aviation machinist. While
in the service, she and her twin sister Marcia sang with saxophonist, singer
and band leader Tex Beneke. Following the war, Muriel worked for many years
as a French cord-turner in the local shoe industry.
Muriel had many interests: she was a member of the Haverhill Garden Club and
the Arts and Crafts Society and also enjoyed decorative painting, dancing,
fishing and bowling. She had a generous spirit and infectious laugh and
deeply loved her family, friends and pets.
Muriel leaves her constant companion and loving husband of 60 years, retired
Haverhill Deputy Fire Chief Reginald Toshach, Jr., son, Cregg and his wife
Brenda of Florida; Daughter, Robin Donovan and her husband Vincent of
Haverhill; five grandchildren, Jason Toshach, Heather Donovan, Taylor
Donovan, Laurie Reilly, David Parker, six great-grandchildren, several nieces
and nephews, and grandnieces and grandnephews.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer &
Sons Funeral and Cremations Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Funeral service will be at the convenience of the family with burial in
Hillside Cemetery, Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack River
Feline Rescue Society, 63 Elm St., Salisbury, MA 01952, or, Lighthouse
Hospice Foundation, 529 Main St., Suite 101, Charlestown, MA 02129.
David E. Bishop
September 1, 2007
Mr. David E. Bishop,
48, of Salisbury and formerly of Haverhill, died Saturday morning at his
residence.
He was born in Haverhill, August 5, 1959, son of Donald Bishop of Ocala, FL,
and the late Joan (Kenyon) Bishop.
Mr. Bishop was educated in the Haverhill school system.
For over 4 years he served with the United States Air Force, attaining the
rank of Staff Sergeant. He earned the Air Force Training Ribbon, Air Force
Longevity Service Ribbon, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, and Good Conduct
Medal.
David was employed for over 25 years with the General Electric Company and
held various positions during his years of service. His latest position was
that of a Cell Leader for the Production and Development Test Area at the
Lynn Plant.
Mr. Bishop enjoyed golf and playing guitar.
His survivors include his wife of three years, Avis Bishop of Salisbury,
daughter, 1Lt. Jessica Bishop, US Air Force, stationed at Vance AFB, OK, a
brother, Daniel E. Bishop of Manchester, NH, a sister, Debra and her husband
Paul Pelletier of Boise, ID, a step-son, Robert O’Bryan of Burden, KS,
step-daughters, Megan O’Bryan of Burden, KS, and Rachel O’Bryan and
Katie O’Bryan both of Wichita, KS, father-in-law, Raymond Lawson of
Pratt, KS, sister-in-law, Doreen Kibildis of Newton, NH, former wife, Dianne
Bishop of Methuen, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home,
210 So. Main St., Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m..
Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Hillside Cemetery,
Haverhill.
Robert A. Smith, Sr.
August 31, 2007
Mr. Robert A. Smith,
Sr., 85, of Merrimac, died Friday afternoon at Salemhaven Nursing Home,
Salem, NH.
He was born in Lawrence, May 11, 1922, son of the late Arthur and Clara
(Hirtle) Smith.
Educated in the Lawrence school system, Mr. Smith attended Essex Agricultural
School, Danvers. During World War II he served in the United States
Army.
For several years he owned and operated Highland Farms, Merrimac, until
turning it over to his son in the early 1970’s.
Mr. Smith was a part-time Police Officer in the Town of Merrimac, where he
was a Dog Officer. He was also a member of Saggahew Lodge A.F.& A.M.
He was the husband of the late Muriel A. (Griffin) Smith who died in 1961,
and his survivors include his children, Shirley A. and her husband Robert
Eaton of East Thetford, VT, Robert A. and his wife Jane L. Smith, Jr. of
Merrimac, Linda L. Desmond and her companion Lloyd Blackadar of Hampstead,
NH, Amy Smith of San Francisco, CA, Matthew Smith of Quincy, 2 grandchildren,
Christopher and his wife Karrie Eaton of Kingston, NH, Tobi Cooney of Warren,
VT, 2 great grandchildren, Ryan and Katlyn Cooney of Warren, VT.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service
Wednesday morning at 10:15, at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Locust Grove Cemetery, Merrimac.
An hour of visitation will precede the funeral service on Wednesday from 9:00
to 10:00 at the funeral home.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Vic Geary Senior Citizen Center,
18 Greenough Rd., Plaistow, NH, 03865.
Sara Katz
August 29, 2007
Sara Katz, 97 of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning at the
Baker–Katz Nursing Home.
She was born in Lynn and was the daughter of Fannie and David Bass, and was
educated in the Lynn Public Schools.
Sara was employed at a Travel Agency and was also employed for many years as
a secretary. She was a member of Temple Emanu-El, Congregation Anshe Shalom,
and was also a member of Hadassah and the Sisterhood of Congregation Anshe
Shalom
Sara was the widow of the late Samuel Katz who died in l972 and her survivors
include a son Harvey and his wife Marsha Katz of Haverhill a daughter Debra
and her husband Sawnie McEntire of Dallas TX a daughter In law Joanne Katz of
Kennebunkport ME, and Florida, a sister Bette and her husband Frank Sacks of
CA 10 Grandchildren 12 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Friday at 1 o’clock
at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill MA.
Burial will be in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Autism Speaks 85 School St.
Watertown, MA, 02472.
Amelie P. (Vernon) Main
August 26, 2007
Mrs. Amelie P. (Vernon) Main, 96, of Haverhill, and
formerly of Connecticut, died Sunday evening at the Baker-Katz Nursing Home,
Haverhill.
She was born in Texarkana, Arkansas, March 31, 1911, daughter of the late
Duncan and Emma (Perry) Vernon. Mrs. Main was educated in Arkansas and
Mississippi.
She moved to Connecticut at an early age and was a member of Saugatuck
Congregational Church.
Prior to moving to Haverhill in 1994 she resided in Georgetown for a short
period of time.
She was the wife of the late William James Main, Jr. and her survivors
include a son, James W. and his wife Margaret E. Main of Bradford, a
daughter, Roberta A. Nelson, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family with burial in New
Evergreen Cemetery, Westport, CT.
Jason C. McCune
August 24, 2007
Jason C. McCune, 23, of Honolulu, Hawaii and formerly of
Salem, NH, died unexpectedly Friday at his residence.
He was born in Lawrence on April 5, 1984 and graduated from Salem High
School, Class of 2002. He earned his BA in Economics from Boston University,
Class of 2006.
In July of 2006, he moved to Honolulu and was employed by the Bank of Hawaii
as an underwriter. Jason was known for his high spirit of adventure and
enjoyed running, skiing, surfing, biking, and mountain climbing.
He is survived by his mother Rhonda N. (Nisenbaum) McCune of Salem and her
significant other Richard DiSciullo, his father Steven W. McCune, brother
Matthew S. McCune of Salem, maternal grandmother Gladys C. Nisenbaum of
Indianapolis, IN, uncles Eric S. Nisenbaum and his wife Laura of
Indianapolis, H. Crane McCune and Ronald Chapman both of Boston, aunts Karen
B. McCune and her husband Fred Dickinson of Westminster, MD and Myrna B.
Nisenbaum of Indianapolis, and cousins Rebecca and Lily Nisenbaum, Mariah,
Todd and Miles Dickinson. He is also survived by his loving girlfriend Alexa
Zen of Honolulu.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Friday morning at 11:00 at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St. Haverhill. Burial
will follow in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and
Bradford.
A memorial observance will be held at his mother’s home in Salem
beginning Friday immediately following the committal, resuming Saturday
evening at 7:30, and Sunday evening at 7:00.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Jason C.
McCune Scholarship Fund c/o Salem High School, 44 Geremonty Dr. Salem, NH,
03079
Shawn M. Vadeboncoeur
August 23, 2007
Shawn M. Vadeboncoeur, 33 of
Haverhill died Thursday at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill, Aug 19, 1974, son of Robert and Karen J. (Candage)
Vadeboncoeur of Derry, NH.
Shawn was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and attended Whittier
Vocational Technical High School before transferring to Haverhill High
School.
He was employed as a cook and had been employed at McDonald’s on Main
St. in Plaistow for several years. At the time of his death Shawn was
employed at Biggies Pizza in Haverhill.
In his youth he spent many hours at the Boys Club in Haverhill and was active
in sports and enjoyed fishing.
Besides his parents Robert and Karen J. (Candage) Vadeboncoeur of Derry, NH.
his survivors include a daughter Brittany Vadeboncoeur of PA, Duston
Vadeboncoeur of PA, Zachary Vadeboncoeur of Manchester, NH, a brother Robert
R. Candage two sisters Michelle L. and her husband Hosea Hobbs, Shawn’s
twin sister Sherri Lynn and her husband Walter Johnson all of Derry, NH his
maternal grandmother Eleanor Rose Candage of Melbourne FL and several nieces
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Wednesday evening from 6-8.
A graveside Service will be held Thursday morning at 10.am in the Hillside
Cemetery Rte 97 Haverhill.
Joseph J. Burke
August 23, 2007
Mr. Joseph J. Burke,
86, of Haverhill, died Thursday morning at the Hannah Duston Healthcare
Center, Haverhill.
He was born in Brockton, May 12, 1921, son of the late Joseph E. Burke and
Alice M. (Kelly) Burke Hicks.
A resident of Haverhill since 1928, he was educated in the Haverhill school
system. Mr. Burke graduated from Haverhill High School, class of 1939. He
earned his Bachelor and MBA Degrees from Northeastern University.
During World War II he served with the United States Navy for three years.
Prior to his retirement in 1986 he was employed as an accountant for GTE
Sylvania, Salem and Danvers, for 37 years.
Mr. Burke was a longtime parishioner of St. John The Baptist Church, and was
proud to have donated 151 pints of blood to the American Red Cross.
He was the husband of the late Geraldine (Cole) Rock Burke who died 1983 and
his survivors include a step-daughter, Lee and her husband David Shanahan of
Haverhill, a step-son, Edward Rock of Haverhill, half-brother, John F. Hicks
of Texas, step-grandchildren, Michael Shanahan of Baltimore, MD, Peter Rock
of Newport Beach, CA, Michael Rock of Holliston, two nephews and several
cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Monday morning at 11:00 in St. John The Baptist Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
An hour of visitation will precede the Funeral Mass on Monday from 9:30 to
10:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 South Main
St., Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to St. John The Baptist Church, 114
Lincoln Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Christine D. (Christopulos) Wilson
August 17, 2007
Mrs. Christine D. (Christopulos) Wilson, 56, of Ward Hill
passed away peacefully at her home on Friday evening surrounded by her
family.
She was born in Boston on May 20, 1951, daughter of the late Arthur C. and
Madeline C. (Di-Nardo) Christopulos.
She was educated in Jamaica Plain and was employed as a paralegal secretary
for Joseph K. Mackey for many years. She loved her family and enjoyed
crocheting, gardening and cooking.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years Robert H. Wilson, a daughter,
Laurie A. and her husband Jason Mullett of Ward Hill, a son Ramon A. Goulette
of Orlando, FL, sister Teresa Greene of Dedham, MA, 5 grandchildren Michael
R., Gabrielle M., and Noel N. Goulette, Heather L. and Alexis H. Mullett, as
well as a niece and a nephew.
She was also the sister of the late Stella Ellson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Thursday evening at 7:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home,
210 So. Main St. Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will precede the service Thursday
from 3-7 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the donor’s choice.
Douglas A. Culley
August 17, 2007
Mr. Douglas A. Culley,
86, of Hampton, NH, and formerly of Haverhill, died Friday morning at Exeter
Hospital, Exeter, NH.
He was born in Methuen, March 20, 1921, son of the late Edwin and Edith
(Adamson) Culley.
Educated in the Methuen school system, Mr. Culley graduated from Methuen High
School. During World War II he served in the United States Army, attaining
the rank of Staff Sergeant.
For over 28 years he was employed as an investigator for the Massachusetts
Registry of Motor Vehicles, serving in the Haverhill office for 24 years.
Mr. Culley was a Life Member of the DAV, Newburyport, and the Haverhill Lodge
of Elks.
He was the husband of the late Jane (Hemeon) Culley who died in 1987, and his
survivors include a daughter, Linda R. Steward and her husband Robert of
Danville, NH, step-daughter, Barbara A. Kneeland of Newburyport, step-son,
Robert E. Kneeland of Rock Hill, SC, a brother, Robert A. Culley of Ellenton,
FL, a sister, Edith Shanley of Pepperell, 5 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
At the request of his family, Funeral Services will be private at the H.L.
Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST., Haverhill. Burial will follow
in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the ALS Assoc.
Mass Chapter, 75 McNeil Way #310, Dedham, MA, 02026, online www.als-ma.org or
call (781)326-8884.
Elizabeth (McCann) Bonasia
August 17, 2007
Elizabeth (McCann) Bonasia, 80, of Newton, New Hampshire,
died peacefully at home on August 17, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She
was the widow of Michael R. Bonasia, a Haverhill native and area businessman
who died in 1986.
Mrs. Bonasia was born in Lawrence on March 21, 1927, the daughter of the late
Edward and Mary McCann. She was educated in Lawrence Public Schools. As a
young woman, she worked at the former Flamingo and Bella Vista Restaurants;
and later joined Raytheon Corporation, where she was employed for many years
prior to her retirement. For several decades, she resided in Methuen, moving
to Newton in 2001.
She enjoyed gardening; bird watching, especially the hummingbirds she fed
each day; the company of friends and family; and the companionship of her
cat, Sheba. Although in recent months, she became increasingly confined, she
continued to watch and follow her favorite Red Sox. From her illness'
diagnosis to its final progression, she faced it with courage, humor,
optimism, acceptance, and abiding faith, showing care and concern for others
rather than for herself.
In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Bonasia was predeceased by her
brothers, Edward McCann, Douglas McCann, and Donald McCann; and her sister,
Helen Campbell. Her survivors include her niece and nephew, Maureen and
Daniel McDonald of Bradford, who were her caregivers; niece and nephew
Barbara and Bert Welton of Tewksbury; sister in law Antoinette Bevilacqua of
Haverhill; niece, Louise Sciuto of Haverhill; three stepchildren and ten step
grandchildren; numerous additional nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Tuesday at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill conducted by Rev. Raymond Cameron of the First Baptist Church,
Newton. Burial will follow in the Bellevue Cemetery, Lawrence.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be held from 4 to 8 on Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice House Capital
Campaign, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843; or to the MSPCA
Feline Adoption and Rescue Program, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844.
Ralph E. “Mike” Goodwin
August 17, 2007
Mr. Ralph E. “Mike” Goodwin, 87, of Haverhill
died unexpectedly Friday at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill on April 13, 1920, son of the late Frederick H.
Goodwin, Jr. and Florence (Fellows) Goodwin.
Mr. Goodwin was educated in the Haverhill schools and was employed at the
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during WWII. He was also employed for a period of
time with Robert D. Forsyth & Sons Roofing Co. until founding Ralph E.
Goodwin Roofing Co. in 1949 which he operated until retiring in 1980.
He was a member and Trustee of the Second Congregational Church in West
Boxford, former Trustee at the First Church of Christ in Bradford, and former
Trustee at the Elmwood Cemetery in Bradford.
He was the husband of the late Rita A. (York) Goodwin, and is survived by a
son Robert A. Goodwin of Haverhill, sister-in-law Elizabeth Goodwin of
Carlisle, MA, brother-in-law Wayland Thompson of Georgetown, as well as
several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Ralph E. Goodwin,
Jr. and brother of the late Frederick H. Goodwin, III, Helen Barcosky, Evelyn
Burns, and Hazel Thompson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
on Thursday Aug. 23, at 1:30 at the Second Congregational Church of West
Boxford (Route 133). Interment will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Second Congregational Church
of West Boxford, P.O. BOX 508, West Boxford, MA, 01885.
Sandra (Peters) Dutcher
August 16, 2007
Sandra (Peters ) Dutcher, 66 of Grand Isle Me, and
formerly Haverhill, died Thursday at her home in Maine.
She was born in Haverhill, June 5, 1941, daughter of Merton Peters of
Bradford, and the late Mildred I. (Foster) Peters.
Sandra was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and was a Graduate of
Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed at AGFA in Andover, and had
also worked at AVCO for many years.
In 2002 she relocated to Grand Isle Me, where she was a member of the
American Legion Post, #147 of Madawaska, ME.
Sandra enjoyed knitting and playing bingo.
Besides her father Merton Peters of Bradford, her survivors include a son
Brian K. and his wife Kim Dexter of Nampa, Idaho, a brother Merton E. Peters
Jr. of Brentwood, NH, a grandson Keith Dexter and several nieces and
nephews..
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So.
Main St. Bradford, will be Saturday morning from 10-12, followed by a
Memorial Service at 12 noon in the Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association,
P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria VA 22312.
Peter Pavlakis
August 15, 2007
Mr. Peter Pavlakis, 83,
of Haverhill, died Wednesday evening at the Merrimack Valley Hospital,
Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, February 28, 1924, son of the late Nicholas and
Pauline (Theofilopoulos) Pavlakis.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Pavlakis graduated from
Haverhill High, class of 1942.
During World War II he served in the Army as a member of the 42nd Infantry
Division in France and Germany where he received a Silver Star for bravery in
combat.
After the war he attended Oklahoma State University where he majored in Civil
Engineering.
He was employed at Anaconda Copper Co., Montana. Upon returning to Haverhill
he was a co-owner of the former Arlington Fruit from where he retired.
Mr. Pavlakis traveled extensively in his youth, and lived an interesting and
contented life.
His survivors include two sisters, Anastasia Economides of Dover, NH, Joan
Pavlakis of Haverhill, four brothers, George Pavlakis of Overland Park,
Kansas, Chris Pavlakis of New York City, NY, Theodore Pavlakis of Haverhill,
and James Pavlakis of Mexico as well as several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Liberty and Charles Pavlakis and Beatrice
Francescone.
Services were held Monday, August 20th with burial in Linwood Cemetery,
Haverhill.
Ralph H. Perlberg
August 11, 2007
Mr. Ralph H. Perlberg,
74, of Andover, died Saturday evening at his residence.
He was born in Gardner, ME, September 4, 1932, son of the late Robert and Ida
(Slosberg) Perlberg.
Educated in the Augusta, ME, school system, Mr. Perlberg graduated from Cony
High School. Mr. Perlberg attended the University of Maine, Orono, for two
years prior to enlisting in the Army during the Korean War. After the war he
attended Bryant College where he earned his Business Degree.
For several years he was employed as a Senior Account Executive for Rand
Whitney, Worcester, from where he retired in 1999.
Mr. Perlberg was a member of Temple Emanuel, Andover, and Augusta, Maine,
Lodge #141. An avid tennis player, he also enjoyed skiing and basketball. Mr.
Perlberg was a vintage antique toy dealer.
His survivors include his wife of 48 years, Leah E. (Bieler) Perlberg
ofAndover, two sons, Mark L. Perlberg of Tewksbury, Steven E. and his wife
Heather Perlberg of Windham, NH, two granddaughters, Jillian Alexandra
Perlberg and Hannah Kate Perlberg.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
today, Monday August 13, at 1:00 p.m. in Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggett's Pond
Rd., Andover, MA.
Burial will be in Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Andover.
A Memorial Observance will be held at the family home on Monday and Tuesday
from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843, American Diabetes Association,
330 Congress St., Boston, MA 22101, Temple Emanuel, 7 Haggett's Pond Rd.,
Andover, MA 01810. or American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA
02493.
Edna (LoBue) Zaleskas
August 7, 2007
Mrs. Edna (LoBue) Zaleskas,
91, of Haverhill and former longtime resident of Bradford, died late Tuesday
evening at Wingate of Haverhill.
She was born in Wakefield, MA on October 31, 1915, daughter of the late
Gaetano and Grace (Fazio) LoBue.
She was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1934 and was associated
with her late husband in the operation of Skyport Restaurant on Rte. 110 in
Methuen.
She was a member of Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford, and the Haverhill Golf
and Country Club.
She was the wife of the late William B. Zaleskas, and is survived by her son
William P. Zaleskas of Haverhill, her daughter Carol A. and her husband
Bernard Drago of Salem, NH, brother William J. LoBue of Shrewsbury, MA,
sisters Frances LoBue and Josephine Driscoll both of Haverhill, grandchildren
Matthew Zaleskas of Crofton, MD and John Drago of Salem, NH, 2 great
grandchildren Evan and Kaia Zaleskas, as well as four nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Thursday Aug. 9th, at 12:00 Noon at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford. Burial
will follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours will be Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 am at the H.L.
Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Wingate at Haverhill Activities
Fund, 190 North Ave. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Dale E. Crowder
August 5, 2007
Dale E (Nichols). Crowder,
56, of Haverhill and formerly of Marblehead, Sandwich, and Wiscasset Maine,
died peacefully after a long brave battle with cancer. Dale was born in
Marblehead and was the daughter of Peg (Martin) and Dean "Yuill"
Nichols, of Marblehead.
She was educated in the Marblehead Public Schools, and was a l969 Graduate of
Marblehead High School. Upon graduation she traveled extensively in Europe
Dale felt that her biggest accomplishments were raising a wonderful family
and keeping close with her large family and her close friends. Everyone who
knew Dale was blessed and we all admired her for her unending optimism, her
genuine interest in others, and her love for everyone she knew. She was an
inspiration to all of us, and will stay in our hearts and minds forever. WE
LOVE YOU DALE.
Prior to her illness Dale had been employed t Hancock and Associates and had
also been employed for many years at MIT where she met her husband John
Besides her parents her survivors include John, her husband of 32 years, and
their children Jennifer and Stephen Crowder, a granddaughter Ciara Crowder of
Bradford.. Dale is also survived by her brother Barry Nichols, her sister
Brenda (Nichols) Glass, a and many other loving cousins, other family
members, and close friends
Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 South Main Street
(Route 125) In Bradford, MA, followed by a Memorial Service at 4 p.m. at the
Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Dana
Farber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115 in her name
Gloria N. Linehan
August 3, 2007
Gloria N. (Goodwin) Linehan
82 of Haverhill, slipped away peacefully early Friday morning at the
Merrimack Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born in Haverhill Oct. 15, 1924 the beloved daughter of the late
George and Irene (Cook) Goodwin, was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools
and was a Graduate of Haverhill High School class of l942. She had also
attended Rutgers and Oreno Universities.
In her youth, she was the soloist at Sacred Heart Church in Bradford, and was
also a member of the Junior Catholic League.
Prior to her retirement in l986, Gloria had been employed at Lucent
Technologies and was a member of the steering committee and instrumental for
bringing the Communications Workers of America Union Local #1366 for the
office workers at Western Electric. . She also served as Vice President of
Local 1366 for several years. She loved to travel both personally and on
behalf of the Union
Gloria loved cooking for her family and after the death of her husband
Richard J. Linehan in l969; she raised her children on her own and was a
model for other single mothers to emulate
Her survivors include three sons. Richard G. and his wife Marlene Linehan of
Atkinson, Jeffrey G and his wife Elaine M. Linehan of Boxford, Andrew J. and
his wife Susan F. Linehan of Haverhill two daughters Patricia A. Durand of
Atkinson, NH Suzanne I and her husband Timothy J. Driscoll of Haverhill a
sister Muriel E. Condo of Chelmsford 6 grandchildren Candace & Caroline
Linehan, Jessica and Christopher Linehan, Elizabeth and Alexandra Driscoll,
and many nieces and nephews, her lifelong friend Kathleen Wholley, and God
Son Gordon Goodwin.
Gloria is predeceased by her brothers and sisters Raymond, Norman and Gordon
Goodwin, Virginia Paradis, Eleanor Goodwin, Patricia Goodwin Grace McCoy June
Lamontagne, and two sons in laws Donald Durand and Linwood Bracket.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Wednesday at
9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main St.
Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Tuesday 4-8.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association 20
Speen St. Framingham, MA. 01701
Saul J. Karelis
July 30, 2007
Saul J. Karelis, 92, of
North Andover and former longtime resident of Haverhill, passed away Monday
at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston.
He was born in Haverhill on Nov. 6, 1914, son of the late Max and Annie
(Stoleski) Karelis.
Mr. Karelis was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1932 and
Williams College, Class of 1936 in Williamstown, MA, where he was the Treasurer
of the Williams Alumni Assoc. for 30 years, and served 4 years in the U.S.
Army during WWII.
He was the co-owner and operator of M. Karelis Wood Heel Co. in Haverhill for
many years retiring in 1984. He was a longtime member of Haverhill Country Club
serving as Treasurer and was an avid golfer and enjoyed playing cards. He was
a member of Temple Emanu-El in Haverhill also serving as Treasurer, B’nai
B’rith, and the Newburyport Masonic Lodge.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Mrs. Edith S. (Silverman) Karelis, his
children Gary M. Karelis and his wife Linda S. of Newburyport, Nancy K. and
her husband Stephen Rotman of Andover, and Richard M. Karelis and his wife
Lisa of Setauket, NY, brother Irving P. “Sheik” Karelis and his
wife Eleanor of Haverhill, grandchildren Jeremy and Ashley Karelis of
Newburyport, Rachael and Matthew Rotman of Andover, and Michael and Jason
Karelis of Setauket, NY, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Thursday at 10:30 at Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St. Haverhill. Burial will
follow in Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill. Following the interment,
family and friends are invited back to Edgewood for lunch and visitation with
his family
There will be Services Thursday evening at 7:30 and Saturday evening at 8:00
in the private dining room at Edgewood, 575 Osgood St. No. Andover. The
family will also receive relatives and friends Sunday through Wednesday from
7-9 pm at his daughter’s home in Andover.
Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and
Bradford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Max and Annie Karelis Fund,
c/o Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St. Haverhill, MA, 01830, or to the Dana Farber
Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA,
02445-7226.
Sylvia (Cipriano) Antonucci
July 30, 2007
Sylvia (Cipriano) Antonucci, 86 of Revere, and formerly of
Haverhill, Everett and Wilmington, died Monday at the Lighthouse Nursing Care
Center in Revere.
She was born in East Boston, May 24, 1921 daughter of the late Nicholas and
Michelina (Tatta) Cipriano and was educated in the East Boston Public School
System.
After her marriage to the late John J Antonucci in l952 they moved to Wilmington
where she resided until moving to Hamett CA in l965.
Sylvia had also resided in the Bradford section of Haverhill for many years.
She was a life Member of the DAV Auxiliary.
She is survived by brothers Philip Cipriano, Amando Cipriano, both of Saugus,Ronald
Cipriano of R;evere, Romeo Cipriano of Malden, Raymond Cipriano of Peabody,
sisters Nora Cavetaro Netta Moscato , Delores DiFiori all of Saugus, Gloria
Darragh of Peabody, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were private at the request of the family. Burial was
in the National Cemetery in Bourne.
Demetra (Sotiropoulos) Michitson
July 27, 2007
Demetra (Sotiropoulos) Michitson, 86, of Haverhill passed
away peacefully Friday evening at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home with her
family by her side.
She was born in Newburyport, Massachusetts on Oct. 11, 1920, daughter of the
late James and Adrian (Antonopoulos) Sotiropoulos.
Mrs. Michitson was educated in the Newburyport schools, attended Greek school
and was very proud of her Greek Heritage. In addition to raising her family,
she was employed in the Hale Hospital Laboratory for many years as an administrative
assistant where she always kept the lab on its toes and was fondly known as
"Dee." However, her working career started as a young teenager as
she anchored the family business, The Mall Spa Restaurant, after her Father
passed away at an early age.
Mrs. Michitson was a member of Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, Saints
Peter & Paul in Haverhill and the Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos
Society.
Mrs. Michitson was the wife of Mr. Arthur Michitson, who passed away on
August 9, 2006. They were together for over 60 years; she missed her husband
dearly. She was proud of her husband's character and community activism and
of the public service commitment that both of her sons, James and John, have
made to the City of Haverhill. James has served the City as a chemist and
Emergency Management Director for over 30 years.
Mrs. Michitson, known as "Tilly" in family circles, participated in
political campaigns dating back to the late 1960s, when her sister-in-law,
Theresa Baumann, was elected to the Haverhill City Council and served as Vice
President, and later when her Son John was elected to the same office and
served as President. Tilly's trademark with her family, especially
grandchildren, neighbors and friends at political gatherings was her funny
(embellished) stories and zingers. She could bring life to the party.
She was the wife of the late Arthur Michitson, and is survived by her sons,
James G. Michitson and his wife Donna, John A. Michitson and his wife Heidi,
all of Haverhill, sister Stella Hatlack of Phoenix, AZ, brother-in-law Paul
Michitson of Merrimac, sister-in-law Helen Gull of Irving, CA, grandchildren
Jason, Matthew, Adria, John, and Grace Michitson, as well as several nieces
and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Tuesday morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St. Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 at the Holy
Apostles Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood
Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday from
4-7 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Emmaus, Inc. Please make check
payable to: Emmaus, Inc., 100 Winter Street, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Timothy Chester Daly
July 25, 2007
Mr. Timothy Chester Daly, 81,
of Haverhill passed away Wednesday at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill on May 8, 1926, son of the late John and Margaret
(Cronin) Daly.
He was educated in St. James grammar school and graduated from St. James High
School, Class of 1944 and had also attended Suffolk University. Mr. Daly was
an Army veteran of WWII and was one of the first soldiers to enter Buchenwald
concentration camp.
He was employed as a supervisor at the U.S. Postal Service for many years and
was a longtime resident of Haverhill. Mr. Daly was a member of St. James
Parish in Haverhill, Crystal Springs Golf Course and the AMVETS in Haverhill.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mrs. Athena (Kokinos) Daly, daughter
Christine M. and her husband Daniel Harrington of West Newbury, son John E.
Daly and his companion Pauline S. Dineen of No. Reading, and a granddaughter
Emily C. Harrington of West Newbury.
At the request of the family a private Funeral Mass was held Saturday July
28, 2007 at St. James Church in Haverhill. Burial with military honors was in
St. James Cemetery. Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home,
106 Summer St. Haverhill were held Saturday morning.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Sisters of St. Joseph, 55 Saltonstall
Rd. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Aliki (Kefala) Mitakos
July 23, 2007
Mrs. Aliki (Kefala) Mitakos, 81, of Haverhill died Monday
at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.
She was born in Greece on August 10, 1925, daughter of the late Ignatios and
Aikaterine (Kigiani) Kefala.
She was educated in Greece and moved to Haverhill in 1974 and was employed as
a seamstress at Eastern Canvas.
Mrs. Mitakos was a member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in
Haverhill.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years George V. Mitakos, three daughters
Christina Mitakos, Katherine “Kathy” Mitakos and Georgia and her
husband Alan York all of Haverhill, a sister Melpa Kazazi of Haverhill, and
three grandchildren Aliki, Kassandra, and Christina York all of Haverhill, as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Friday, 12:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So.
Main St. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:30 at the Holy Apostles
Greek Orthodox Church, 154-156 Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in
the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Thursday from 5-8 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holy Apostles Church, 154-156
Winter St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Joseph P. Tripodi
July 23, 2007
Mr. Joseph P. Tripodi,
84, of Atkinson, NH, died Monday afternoon .
He was born in Haverhill, May 1, 1923, son of the late Dominick and Concetta
(Cornetta) Tripodi.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Tripodi graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1941. He later earned his Associates Degree form Bentley
College and his Bachelors Degree from Suffolk University.
During World War II he served in the Navy.
For over 42 years he was a self employed Certified Public Accountant, on Main
St. in Haverhill
Mr. Tripodi was a member of the Massachusetts Association of Public
Accountants, as well as the National Association of Public Accountants.
He was a member of the Haverhill Golf and Country Club.
His survivors include his wife , Pauline P. (Pomerleau) Brunault Tripodi,
stepchildren, Mark and his wife Frances Brunault of London, England,
Cheryl Smith of Newburyport, Sandra and her husband Atty Saul Wilensky of
Upper Montclair, NJ, 5 grandchildren Margot Wilenski, James and Matthew
Brunault Roland Smith, Rachel Mullen and several cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Friday
at 10 a.m from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in St. James Church, Winter
St., Haverhill
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday 5-7.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Friends Of Kimball Library
Legacy Fund, 3 Academy Ave. Atkinson, NH 03811.
Timothy L. Noury
July 21, 2007
Mr. Timothy L. Noury, 44 of Plaistow, died Saturday at the
Lawrence General Hospital from injuries in a motorcycle accident.
He was born in Haverhill, July 21, 1963, son of the late Leo and Mary (Leahy)
Noury.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Noury attended Whittier
Vocational Technical High School.
He was employed as an auto body technician at Hoyt Auto Body. Prior to
working there he was employed at Greenwood Auto Body.
Mr. Noury enjoyed boating, camping, riding dirt bikes and spending time with
his children. He also enjoyed time visiting his sister at the beach.
His survivors include his sister, Katherine “Kathy” Noury of
Salisbury, children, Matthew Donovan of Salisbury, , Meaghan Donovan of
Plaistow, NH Kevin Vadeboncoeur of Plaistow, NH. and a granddaughter, Leiana
Donovan of Salisbury.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Thursday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts
Church, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Wednesday evening from 5
to 8 p.m.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Timothy Noury Family Fund, c/o
TD Banknorth, 153 Merrimack St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
John J. "Mickey" Thompson
July 16, 2007
Mr. John J.
"Mickey" Thompson, 88 of Haverhill, died Monday at Penacook
Place.
He was born in Haverhill son of the late Michael and Margaret (Curran)
Thompson, and was educated in St. James Schools, and was an avid football and
hockey player.
During World War II he served in the United States Army in New Guinea,
Southern Philippines, and Luzon and attained the Rank of Tech Fifth Grade He
was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Ribbon, the Victory Medal,
the American Theater Campaign Ribbon, Philippine Liberation Ribbon
After returning from the war John was employed in the local shoe industry and
prior to his retirement in the early 80's had been a 30 year employee of the
Water Department for the City Of Haverhill.
His survivors include his wife ""Rita (Petrou) Thompson of
Haverhill a son John Thompson of Haverhill a daughter Joyce Thompson of Seal
Beach Ca. a sister Mary and her husband Robert Courtney of Haverhill 4
Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild, several nieces and nephews, and his 50 year
companion
and caregiver Augusta Mack of Haverhill. He was also the father of the late
Michael Thompson.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer ST.
Haverhill will be Thursday 5-8.
A private graveside service at St. James Cemetery will be at the convenience
of the family.
Craig A. Fauth
July 15, 2007
Mr.
Craig A. Fauth, 38, of Bradford, died Sunday morning at the Lawrence
General Hospital
, Lawrence .
He
was born in Haverhill , April 19, 1969, son
of Herman Fauth, IV, of Bradford, and the late Dianne ( Warren
) Fauth.
Educated
in the Haverhill school system, Craig
attended Whittier
Vocational High
School .
He
was employed as a warehouse worker at the former Rich’s Department Store
Warehouse, Haverhill .
Craig
attended the First Baptist
Church , Salem
, NH .
After
his mother suffered a major stroke, Craig assisted his father with her
homecare. Always looking out for the best interest of his family and friends
Craig was a terrific man, as anyone who had the honor of knowing him could
attest. He had a heart that would help family and friends; he always went
over and above his power to help everybody.
Craig
was the brother of the late Herman Fauth, V, and his survivors include a
brother, Keith Fauth of Exeter
, NH , a sister,
Tami
Fauth of Haverhill, longtime best friend and caregiver, Christopher Clarke of
Bradford, his paternal grandparents, Herman and Rose Fauth, maternal
grandparents, Edward and Ileine Warren, very close friend, Irene Karantonis,
niece and Goddaughter, Dianna Rose Young, nieces, Katrina Graham and Ashley
Fauth, nephew, William Michael Anthony Karantonis, a grand nephew, Jaden
David Saylor, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral
services will be private and at the convenience of the family with burial in Elmwood
Cemetery , Bradford
.
Arrangements
are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes and Cremation Service,
Haverhill & Bradford.
Contributions
in his memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude
Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Muriel
M (Jameson) Tuttle
July 15, 2007
Mrs.
Muriel M. (Jameson) Tuttle, 91 of Haverhill
, passed into Eternity Sunday July 15th surrounded by
loved ones at Penacook Place
.
She
was born Feb 22, 1916 in Barre
Vt , daughter of the late
Austin and Agnes (Massie) Jameson.
At
an early age she relocated to West Newbury where she was educated in the West
Newbury Public
School ’s
Prior
to her retirement she had been employed for over 25 years as the Assistant
Dept Manager of the Girl’s Dept at Mitchell’s Dept Store in Haverhill
.
Muriel
was very outgoing, making friends with people everywhere she went. She
enjoyed singing and had organized and directed a singing group at Merrivista, prior to becoming a resident of Penacook
Place , Muriel spent many hours visiting her
friends, the sick and lonely.
She
especially loved to tell and sing about her Beloved Savior to all she
met. Our comfort is that she is safe
in Glory, whole and dancing before Jesus “Blessed in the sight of the
Lord is the death of his loved ones”
She
was married for 51 years to her late husband Walter F Tuttle and her
survivors include a son David J. and his wife Evelyn M. Tuttle of Groveland,
two daughters Marcia J. and her husband Thomas Zikan of Richmond, MA,
Patricia and her husband Gino Valeriani of Hebron ME, daughters in law Bea Tuttle of Bull
Head City, AZ, Bette Tuttle of Haverhill, 14 Grandchildren 16 Great
Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the mother of the late Richard A. and Carleton F. Tuttle.
Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Wednesday morning at 11
a.m. at the Advent Christian Church, Carleton
ST. Haverhill .
Burial
will be in the Walnut
Cemetery .
Calling
hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main St.
Bradford, will be Tuesday 5-8.
Contributions
in her memory may be made to Penacook
Place , (a non profit Nursing Home 150 Water St.
Matthew Wolozin
July 14, 2007
Mr.
Matthew Wolozin, 88 of No. Andover died Saturday at Lawrence General
Hospital.
He was born in Malden Oct 7, 1918, son of the late Julius and Ida
(Hirschberg) Wolozin, was educated in the Malden Public Schools and was a
graduate of Malden High School. He went on to Northeastern University to earn
his Bachelors Degree.
Prior to his retirement he had been employed as a Structural Engineer and
Project Manager for of Vappi and Company of Cambridge.
Matthew was an active member of Temple Emmanuel of Marblehead, and a member
of the Mt. Carmel Lodge AF & AM of Lynn
His survivors include his beloved wife of 29 years, Jenny (Mikkonen) Wolozin
of No. Andover, a loving daughter Marjorie and her husband Jeffrey Pechet of
Marlborough, dear bother and sister Allen Wolozin of Dover, MA and Sonia
Goldman of Nashua NH, devoted grandchildren Edward Wolozin Pechet and Emily
Wolozin Pechet several nieces and a nephew.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside and Masonic
service Thursday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the Lebanon-Tifereth Cemetery, 8
Pierpoint St. Peabody.
A memorial observance will be held at the home of his daughter Thurs, Fri,
and Sun evenings.
Elizabeth
(Jordan) Smith
July 12, 2007
Mrs.
Elizabeth (Jordan) Smith, 88, of Glastonbury CT, and formerly of Haverhill, MA, died
Thursday at Hartford Hospital in Hartford CT.
She
was born in Haverhill
on Aug 29, 1918, daughter of the late George L. and Sara (Channel)
Jordan and graduated from Haverhill High School.
In
l941 she moved to CT where she was employed for over 30 years as an Executive
Secretary at various banks and for Look Magazine. She was also a
Justice of Peace and had performed marriages over the years and also served
as a Notary Public.
In
the early 70's she moved to Florida
and had resided in Miami
and West Palm Beach before returning to
Glastonbury CT in 1999.
She
was devoted to her husband, family and grandchildren and enjoyed crochetting
for them. She and her husband also had a life-long love of antiques and
crafts.
Her
survivors include her husband of 69 years, Sumner I. Smith of Glastonbury CT,
a son Jordan F. and his wife Christina (Meggie) Smith with whom she and her
husband have resided for several years, two grandchildren Sara E. and Peter
J. Smith and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives
and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Thursday July 19 at 11
a.m at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill, MA.
Burial
will be in the Walnut Cemetery.
Contributions
in her memory may be made to the Universalist Unitarian Church 15 Kenoza Ave. Haverhill MA 01830.
R. Donald Goodwin
July 11, 2007
Mr. R. Donald Goodwin
of Wolfeboro, NH and formerly of Haverhill MA died Wednesday at the Huggins
Hospital in Wolfeboro.
He was born in Haverhill Ma, Aug 24, 1915, son of the late Roland D. and
Adeline M. (Farrington) Goodwin, was educated in Haverhill and attended
Haverhill Trade School.
Don was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army as a
Mechanic, he served in battles in Naples, Foggia, Rome, Arno, Southern
France, Rhineland and Central Europe, and was awarded the European African
Middle Eastern Theater Campaign Ribbon with 5 Battle Stars.
For many years he owned and operated the Tilton Corner Garage, and prior to
his retirement in l980 had been the Mechanic for the Haverhill Police
Dept.
An avid Sportsman, he w3as the founder of the Plaistow Fish and Game Club,
and was a member of the Haverhill Rod and Gun Club and the Pentucket Gun
Club. He was also a member of the VFW Post #29.
His survivors include his wife E. Marion (Greenleaf) Goodwin of Wolfeboro,
and several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Leonard
Goodwin and Dorothy Manague.
An hour of visitation will be held Monday morning from 9:30-10;30 at the H.L.
Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill MA, followed by a
Funeral Mass at 11 a.m in St. James Church.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown, MA.
Barbara S. (Sessions) Reiley
July 11, 2007
Barbara S. (Sessions) Reiley, 77, of North Andover, died
Wednesday morning at the Prescott House, No. Andover.
She was born in Bristol, CT, October 15, 1929, daughter of the late Edwin S.
and Helen (LeMay) Sessions.
Barbara was educated in the Connecticut school system, and earned her nursing
degree from the University of Connecticut.
She enjoyed helping raise her grandchildren, was a member of the League of
Women Voters, and supported the MSPCA.
Her survivors include a daughter, Rev. Jennifer B. Reiley, and cherished
grandchildren Thalia and Jaime Reiley all of North Andover.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association,
330 Congress St., 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210, or, MSPCA, 400 Broadway,
Methuen, MA 01844.
Rhonda Lee (Agohian) Connell
July 9, 2007
Mrs. Rhonda Lee (Agohian)
Connell, 49, of Atkinson, NH, died Monday evening at the Merrimack Valley
Hospital, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, November 2, 1958, daughter of Betty (Thompson)
Tuttle of Haverhill and the late Theodore Agohian.
Rhonda was educated in the Haverhill school system and graduated from
Haverhill High.
She moved to Atkinson 30 years ago, and enjoyed gardening and fishing.
Besides her mother her survivors include her husband of 30 years, Stephen
Connell of Atkinson, 2 brothers, Michael Tuttle, Gregory Agohian, 4 sisters,
Debbie Strickland, Cynthia Tuttle, Doreen Spaulding, and Darlene Bacon, as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held today at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home,
106 Summer St., Haverhill, with burial in Atkinson Cemetery, Atkinson, NH.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20
Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Joan T. (Talbot) Guptill
July 9, 2007
Mrs. Joan T. (Talbot) Guptill, 61, of Groveland, died
Monday morning at Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital, Salem, NH, after many
weeks of hospitalization.
She was born in Methuen, May 8, 1946, daughter of Vivian (Childs) Talbot of
Plaistow, NH, and the late Ernest Talbot. At the age of 4, her family moved
to Closter, NJ, where her parents owned and operated a very successful fabric
business.
Educated in New Jersey, Mrs. Guptill graduated from Northern Valley Regional
High School, Demarest, NJ, in 1964. In 1966, she earned her Associates Degree
from the Chandler School for Women, Boston. She worked for several years as a
medical secretary in the School of Public Health, at the
Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, New York City.
On June 10, 1972, she and Robert Guptill married in Closter, NJ. Mr. Guptill
left active duty as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army and entered graduate
school at Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL. From 1972-1974, she
worked as a secretary at the Center for Educational Technology, Florida State
University.
Upon his completion of graduate studies, they moved to Haverhill and
eventually Groveland where they lived for 31 years. For many years, she was
employed as a medical secretary to doctors in Haverhill. More recently, until
her retirement this past April, Mrs. Guptill was a Library Technician at the
Groveland Public Library for 18 years – a job she truly loved.
An active member of the Groveland Congregational Church, she was a member of
its choir for 33 years, a Deacon, Co-Superintendent of the Sunday School,
past president of Faith Circle, and Co-Chairman of the Church Fair Committee.
Mrs. Guptill was also an active member of the West Newbury Garden Club.
Besides her mother, her survivors include her husband of 35 years, Robert V.
Guptill of Groveland, two sons, Steven T. Guptill of Boston, Jeffrey T. and
his wife Alison P. Guptill of Raleigh NC, a granddaughter, Mira P. Guptill of
Raleigh, NC, brother-in-law, Gary E. and his wife Judith H. Guptill of
Kingston, NH, a niece, Kymberly G. Campfield of Exeter, NH, and her much
loved cousin Jean Freitag of Gaithersburg, MD.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday, July 13th, at 10:00 a.m. at the Groveland Congregational Church.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Thursday, July 12th, 4-7 p.m.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Groveland
Congregational Church 4 King St. Groveland, MA 01834 or the Langley-Adams
Library 185 Main St. Groveland, MA 01834.
Clifton Staples
July 6, 2007
Mr. Clifton Staples, 90, of
Groveland, died Friday morning at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
He was born in Lawrence, April 16, 1917, son of the late Clifton and Lillie
(Zeiner) Staples.
He moved to Brooklyn, NY, at the age of 4 and was educated there, graduating
from Brooklyn Technical High, class of 1936.
After he graduated, Mr. Staples moved to Haverhill, and, until his retirement
in 1972, was employed as a Supervisor at Middlesex County Training School.
Mr. Staples was also employed for a time as a Freight Handler for the Boston
& Maine Railroad.
From 1938 to 1951 he raced stock cars at the former Pine Speedway and was
inducted into the Stockcar Hall of Fame in Rhode Island. Mr. Staples was the
oldest living stockcar driver in New England.
An avid artist he gave art lessons in his home. A tenor and sax player, Mr.
Staples was a member of the Sophisticated Swingsters Band and the Rainbow
Ramblers.
His survivors include his wife Peggy (Grover) Staples of Groveland, a son,
Robert J. Staples of Houlton Heights, MI, a daughter, Nancy J. Staples of
Haverhill, step daughters, Carol and her spouse Carol Gaudette of Haverhill,
Amanda and her husband David Ford of Haverhill, Patricia and her husband
Douglas Jenkins of Haverhill, a grandson, Robin Staples, 3 great grandchildren
, Ryan and Sara and Abigail Staples..
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial
Gathering, Sunday afternoon, July 15, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nichols Village,
Groveland, MA.
Susan S. (Smith) Brown
July 4, 2007
Mrs. Susan S. (Smith) Brown,
57, of Haverhill, died Wednesday morning at Salemhaven Nursing Home, Salem,
NH.
She was born in Haverhill May 9, 1950, daughter of Muriel (Frank) Smith of
Haverhill and the late Harry Smith.
Educated in the Haverhill School system, Mrs. Brown graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1968. She earned her Registered Nursing Degree from Northern
Essex Community College.
For 10 years she was employed as a Registered Nurse at Holy Family Hospital,
Methuen, and, until her illness, was the night supervisor at Salemhaven
Nursing Home for 8 years.
Susan didn't let her illness prevent her from having quality time with her
husband. She would be the navigator as they traveled throughout New England
together.
Besides her mother her survivors include her husband, Donald Brown of
Haverhill, a son, Chris and his wife Laura Brown of Haverhill, a daughter,
Jennifer Brown of Orlando, FL, a brother, Robert and his wife Donna Smith of
FL, a niece, Lisa Smith, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Saturday afternoon at 1:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral &
Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Calling hours will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 11:00 to
12:45 at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Salemhaven Residents Council, 23
Geremonty Dr., Salem, NH, 03079.
Ann B. Kesslen
June 30, 2007
Ann B. Kesslen, 61, formerly of Haverhill, died Saturday,
June 30, at her home in San Pedro, CA, following a long illness.
She was born in Haverhill, September 27, 1945, daughter of Miriam L. (Gordon)
Kesslen of Haverhill and the late Hymen S. Kesslen.
Annie attended Goucher College, Northwestern University, and the University
of Vermont, graduating with a Masters Degree in English.
After living for several years in Jackson Hole, WY, she moved to the Los
Angeles area, where she taught first at Marymount College before joining the
faculty at El Camino College, Torrance, CA, where she was an English
Professor. She retired in 1986 due to her illness.
A gifted writer, Annie wrote plays, short stories, a number of award-winning
poems, and a developmental composition textbook published by Houghton
Mifflin. While ill, she completed the lyrics and most of the book for a
musical drama, a presentation of which was held June 26 for her colleagues,
friends and family.
In addition to her mother, her survivors include her nephew, Jay Kesslen, her
niece, Susan Perdomo, grandniece, Gabriella Perdomo, aunt Geraldine Lisker,
uncle, David Gordon, and sister-in-law, Linda Murray, as well as several
cousins.
Annie was also the sister of the late Richard A. Kesslen.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Thursday morning, July 5, at 10:00 in Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St.,
Haverhill
Burial will be in Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions may be made to the animal charity of the donor’s choice.
Joyce M. (Perkins) Quintal
June 21, 2007
Mrs. Joyce M. (Perkins) Quintal, 70, formerly of Plaistow,
NH, died Thursday at the Villages Hospice House, Lady Lake, FL.
She was born in Haverhill, December 10, 1936, daughter of the late Edwin C.
and Lillian (Smart) Perkins, Sr.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Quintal graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1954. She attended the University of New Hampshire and
Northern Essex Community College studying Child Care Development.
For 4 years she was employed at the Pollard School as an Educational
Assistant. Mrs. Quintal was also employed at Sweet Hill Kindergarten for
several years. She owned and operated Pre School Time, Plaistow, for over 14
years.
Mrs. Quintal was a member of the First Baptist Church, Haverhill, and its
Ladies Auxiliary. While in Florida was a member of Orange Blossom Hills Golf
and Country Club, Lady Lake, FL.
She was the wife of the late Leonard E. Quintal and her survivors include a
son, Michael L. Quintal of LaQuinta, CA, 2 daughters, Lisa Q. and her husband
David Loeb of Wallingford, CT, Joanne M. and her husband Dan Randall of
Epsom, NH, a brother, Edwin C. Perkins of Palm Desert, CA, a sister, Virginia
Fisher of Lady Lake, FL, 3 grandchildren, Jonah and Hannah Loeb, Madeline
Davis and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Saturday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106
Summer ST., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Calling hours at the funeral
home will be Friday from 4-7 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Villages Hospice House, 601
Casa Bella, The Villages, FL, 32162.
John (Jack) M Travers
June 21, 2007
Jack Travers age 46 passed away on Thursday after a long
courageous battle with cancer. He was a dynamic man who lived life with a
passion. He rode a mountain bike, was an avid horseman, skied, played a great
game of pool, and rode a motorcycle. Most of all, he was a great dad. His
daughters Rachael Mary 15 and Katie Morgan, 13, were the center of all his
activities. He would take them skiing in the winter and race them down the
mountain. He loved sports, especially the Red Sox. He would watch the games
with his daughters whenever possible.
Jack was the owner of Travers Excavating in West Newbury area for over 20
years. He also rehabilitated old houses. He loved to work his backhoe and
excavator and was considered an artist with his equipment.
Jack was loved and respected in his community. He volunteered for the
Pentucket Ski School Club.
Jack was dearly loved by his sisters, Pat Kelly, West Newbury, Kay Salem,
North Reading, Peg Travers, West Newbury, and Liz Green, St. Augustine,
Fla.
Besides the many friends, Jack will be missed by Val Smith and his dog “Q”.
There will be a memorial service on July 22nd at 1PM at the First Religious
Society of Newburyport, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jimmy Fund.
Herbert D. Abramson
June 19, 2007
Herbert D. Abramson,
84, a resident Atkinson for the last 28 years, died the morning of June 19th
at his home here.
The son of Benjamin and Helen Anna Abramson, he was born in Lowell, Massachusetts,
where he grew up and graduated from Lowell High School.
During WWII, he served in the U.S. Army Combat Engineers and the Army Air
Corps. After attending Boston University, Mr. Abramson spent most of his
early adult years living in Medford, Massachusetts. He ran a family jewelry
business, Gem Jewelers, in Davis Square, Somerville for over 25 years.
An active member of the community, Mr. Abramson served as President of the
Businessmen’s Association, Director of the Salvation Army, and Master of
the Freedom Lodge, all in Somerville.
In addition he was President of the Brotherhood of Temple Sinai in Brookline,
Massachusetts and a director of that temple for many years.
Herb spent a lot of his life giving to others; he always had something to
share, whether it was his time, the vegetables from his garden, financial
help for his stepsons, or the sense of humor that always had his
grandchildren laughing.
Mr. Abramson leaves his beloved wife of 30 years, Gloria Abramson, also of
Atkinson; his three stepsons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Barbara Boches
of Winchester, Massachusetts; Scott and Lori Boches of Newburyport,
Massachusetts; and Brian and Eileen Boches of Beverly, Massachusetts;
grandchildren Huan and Pang of Winchester; Arielle and Evan of Newburyport;
and Alex, Michael and Emily of Beverly. He also leaves two daughters from an
earlier marriage, Sherry and Melissa of Boston, along with grandchildren
Brandon and Arianna.
Relatives and friends are respectively invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Thursday at 10:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Children of Israel Cemetery in
Haverhill. The family will sit Shiva at the home of Gloria Abramson on
Friday, and Sunday through Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
donations be made to the Abramson Memorial Scholarship Fund, N.E. Credit
Union, One Cushing Ave., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Agnes E. Kelly
June 16, 2007
Miss Agnes E. Kelly, 84, a longtime resident of Groveland
died Saturday at her residence.
She was born on January 23, 1923, daughter of the late Michael J. and
Catherine (Noonan) Kelly.
She graduated from the Groveland schools and was employed for the Wildlife
& Fisheries Dept. for the U.S. Government in Washington, Boston and
Gloucester.
Miss Kelly was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Church in Groveland
and enjoyed sewing and reading.
She is survived by her brother Leo D. Kelly and his wife Alice of Elizabeth
City, NC, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late
Veronica Lambert, Mary Devery, Clement Kelly, John Kelly and Michael Kelly.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass on
Tuesday at 10:30 at St. Patrick’s Church, Center St. Groveland. Burial
will follow in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours will be Tuesday morning from 9-10 am at the H.L. Farmer &
Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 South Main St. Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, 89 South St. Boston, MA, 02111, or the the charity of your
choice.
Donald C. Hodge, Jr.
June 15, 2007
Mr. Donald C. Hodge, Jr., 43,
of Haverhill, died Friday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
He was born in Concord, NH, May 25, 1964, son of the late Donald C. and Carol
(Jackson) Hodge.
Raised in Lynn, he was educated in the Lynn school system.
Mr. Hodge was employed in the construction field, and was also employed at
Lynn Ladder.
He moved to Haverhill in 1997.
His survivors include his wife of 8 years, Corinne A. (Belmonte) Hodge of Haverhill,
2 sons, Donald C. Hodge, III, and Corey Hodge both of Lynn, stepchildren,
Rena DiLando and her fiancé Peter Dandurant of Rochester, NH, Christina
Antunez of Everett, Joseph Mercer of Haverhill, a brother, Dennis Judd of
Concord, NH, 4 sisters, Sarah Hodge, Candice Hodge, Bonita Butt and Kim Hodge
all of Concord, NH, a grandchild, Xaviel Antunez as well as several nieces
and nephews.
Calling hours will be Thursday from 6-8 pm at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Services and interment will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation, 540
Gallivan Blvd., 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02124-5463.
John T. Mullen
June 15, 2007
Mr. John T. Mullen, 64,
of Beverly and formerly of Newburyport, passed away early Friday morning,
June 15, 2007 at the Beverly Hospital. He was previously a patient at North
Shore Regional Dialysis Center in Beverly.
Born in Newburyport on July 24, 1942, he was the son of the late Arthur and
Catherine (Foley) Mullen. He graduated from Newburyport High School in 1960
and joined the Army serving in Korea. After his service, he returned to
Newburyport and started his career by managing a chain of Brigham’s
Restaurants, which lead to opening and founding the Danvers Butchery in 1974.
Mr. Mullen was an avid reader and loved the outdoors, especially Plum Island
where he grew up.
He is survived by his son John A. Mullen of Newport Beach, CA, his brother
Edmund Mullen of Amesbury, his nephews Jonathon, David, Stephen, and Scott
Mullen, his niece Jennifer, and his long-time dear friend Helen O’Donnell
of Keene, NH. He was also the brother of the late Robert Mullen.
A private gathering of family and friends was held on Saturday June 16, 2007
from 3-5 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be mailed to North Shore Regional Dialysis
Center, 133 Brimbal Avenue, Beverly, MA, 01915, or by calling 978-921-2052.
Cambria Patricia Coady
June 10, 2007
Ms. Cambria P. Coady, 34 of Bradford, died unexpectedly
Sunday at her home.
Cambria was born in Montreal, Canada, March 8, 1973, the daughter of Terrance
P. Coady currently of Victoria, British Columbia and Pamela Salling Coady.
Cambria lived in Vancouver, B.C., until the age of four when she lost her
mother. She returned to Montreal, where she was raised and educated. Cambria
was a graduate of Montreal West High School and attended Dawson College.
As a young girl, Cambria loved visiting the states during school and summer
vacations to spend time with her mother’s family. Cambria loved
celebrating the American Thanksgiving holiday with her aunt and uncle, Didi
and Bob LaRochelle in Andover, MA and the extended LaRochelle family. She
especially looked forward to her summer visits with the late Raymond and
Clare LaRochelle at Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport, ME, vacations at
Conway Lake in Conway, NH and day trips to Canobie Lake.
At the age of 21, she came to the United States to live and she became a U.S.
citizen. She lived briefly with her aunt and uncle in Andover, MA, before
breaking out on her own. Cambria was employed in the hotel and restaurant
business her entire working career. Among the establishments who employed her
were the former Backstreet Restaurant in Andover, Jimmy’s II in Methuen
and the 99 Restaurant in Haverhill, where Cambria spent the majority of her
career. Cambria was well known as a server at the 99 to patrons and friends
alike. She lived in Haverhill for over 10 years with her longtime companion
and love, Daniel M. Poore, formerly of Andover, MA. She and Dan shared their
home in Haverhill with Dan’s son, Kenneth Poore of North Andover, MA and
Jack, her beloved dog, before moving to Bradford a few months ago.
Cambria loved most of all her family, her friends, and all things outdoors,
but especially the ocean, Cobbett’s Pond and gardening. Cambria was best
known for her broad smile, infectious laugh and caring nature.
Besides her father, her survivors include a brother Torrance P. Coady of
Fargo ND; Bob and Didi LaRochelle of Seabrook, NH; an uncle, Drew Salling of
Roswell, GA; cousins, Andrew LaRochelle of Revere, Eric and Rebekah
LaRochelle of Bradford, Brian and Mark Salling of Roswell, Georgia; and two
nephews, Ean and Adam LaRochelle of Bradford. She also leaves behind Daniel
M. Poore of Bradford and Kenneth Poore of North Andover.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to Cambria’s funeral
Friday afternoon at 5 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 210 South
Main Street, Bradford, followed by calling hours until 7 pm.
Burial will be private at the request of the family.
Roy R. Kalil
June 11, 2007
Mr. Roy R. Kalil, 83 of
Haverhill, died Monday evening at the Baker Katz Nursing Home.
He was born in Lawrence March 8, 1924, son of the late Francis and Julia
(Elias) Kalil, was educated in the Lawrence Public Schools. And was a
Graduate of Lawrence High School.
Prior to joining the United States Army he was employed for many years as a
Butcher at Stop and Shop.
After returning from the Service he taught many who were looking for a career
as a Butcher.
Prior to his retirement he was the Manager of Butcher Boy Market in Salem and
No. Andover for over 40 years.
Roy enjoyed camping and built a camp in East Wakefield NH for his family to
enjoy.
He was married to the late Betty E. (Hinds) Kalil, and his survivors include
two sons, Ronnie R. and Dana R. Kalil, and a daughter Darlene B. Kalil all of
Haverhill, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Friday at 12
noon at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday evening 5-8.
Margaret (Trimper) Barteaux
June 10, 2007
Mrs. Margaret (Trimper) Barteaux, 98, of Haverhill, died
Sunday afternoon at the Oxford, Haverhill.
She was born in Paradise, Nova Scotia, Canada, January 25, 1909, daughter of
the late Harry and Olive (Blackadar) Trimper.
Educated in Nova Scotia, Mrs. Barteaux graduated from Normal School there.
She came to the United States in the 1920’s.
For over 40 years she was employed at the former Western Electric/Lucent
Technologies, from where she retired in 1975 as a supervisor.
She cherished time with her family and raised poodles and birds.
She was the wife of the late Charles Roop Barteaux who died in 1994, and her
survivors include a daughter, Joan Barteaux-Padmore of Haverhill, a sister,
Ethelwyn Gaul of Nova Scotia, grandchildren, Sandra Wilkins, Susan Altarac,
Penelope Padmore, Holly and her husband Scott McMillan, Rodney and his wife
Judy Padmore, Geoffrey and his wife Mary Padmore, 3 great grandchildren,
Charles Altarac, Roger and Timothy Wilkins, and a great-great grandson,
Declan Wilkins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service
Wednesday afternoon at 1:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours will precede the Funeral Service on Wednesday from 11:00 to
12:45 at the Funeral Home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 20
Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
Linda J. (Tyrie) Jenkins
June 9, 2007
Linda J. (Tyrie) Jenkins, 57,
of Byfield and formerly of Haverhill, died Saturday morning at Whittier
Rehabilitation Hospital, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, January 6, 1950, daughter of the late James H. and
Natalie W. (Anderson) Tyrie.
Educated in the Haverhill School system, she graduated from Haverhill High,
class of 1968. Linda also earned a Business Degree from Northern Essex Community
College.
She was employed as a bookkeeper for various businesses including the Village
Square Restaurant, Hampstead, NH.
Linda enjoyed motorcycle riding and spending time with her nieces and nephew,
and loved her cats.
She was the mother of the late Jennifer Jenkins who died in 2001, and her
survivors include a sister, Lois Marra of Bradford, fiancé, James Feinberg of
Hampstead, NH, 2 nieces and a nephew.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Wednesday evening at 6:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Service on Wednesday from 5:30
to 6:30 at the Funeral Home.
Entombment will be at the convenience of the family in Elmwood Cemetery,
Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hospice House Fund, c/o,
Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843.
Frances Elaine (Noonan) Tagen
June 7, 2007
Mrs. Frances Elaine (Noonan) Tagen, 86, of Haverhill died
Thursday evening at Rochester Manor, Rochester, NH.
She was born in Cambridge, MA on Oct. 2, 1920, daughter of the late James and
Margaret (Hutchinson) Noonan.
She was a graduate of Cambridge High & Latin and lived most of her life
in Cambridge. She was a member of St. Peter’s Parish in Cambridge.
In 1986 she moved to Orlando, FL and in 2006 moved to Haverhill and attended
All Saints Parish in Haverhill. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary.
She was the wife of the late Harry J. Tagen, Sr. who died in 1982 and mother
of the late Margaret M. Vento who died in 2004. Her survivors include two
sons Harry J. Tagen, Jr. and his wife Janice M. of Rochester, NH and James F.
Tagen of FL, son-in-law John Vento of Haverhill, a grandson Michael Vento, as
well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Tuesday at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at All Saints Church,
Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday from 5-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the Susan G.
Komen for the Cure, 5005 LBJ Fwy., Suite 250, Dallas, TX, 75244.
Grace M. (Ellis) Norton
June 8, 2007
Mrs. Grace M. (Ellis) Norton, 90, of Boxford, died Friday
at the Prescott House in N. Andover.
She was born in Boston on January 1, 1917, daughter of the late James and
Esther Ellis.
She resided in Braintree prior to moving to Boxford 22 years ago. Grace was a
member of the Second Congregational Church of West Boxford, Ladies Charitable
Organization, Boxford Garden Club Great Group, the Friendship Club, the Red
Hats of Boxford and Cedardale Health Club. Grace enjoyed playing cards with
her friends and solitaire on the computer.
She was the wife of the late Harry J. Norton, mother of the late Harry T.
Norton, and mother-in-law of the late Frederick W. Pracht. She is survived by
her daughter Muriel G. Pracht of Boxford, brother Richard Ellis of Whitman,
MA, 3 grandchildren - Nicole Scales and Frederick W. Pracht, Jr. both of
Seattle, and Clifton Pracht of Amesbury, great grandson, Addison Scales, as
well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
At the request of the family, services will be private.
Arrangements are by H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service,
Haverhill and Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St. Bldg. #9, Lawrence, MA, 01843.
Josephine J. (Franchini) Allbach
June 7, 2007
Mrs. Josephine J. (Franchini) Allbach, 86 of Haverhill,
died Thursday at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home.
She was born in Jersey City, NJ Jan 21, 1921, daughter of the late Achille
and Jennie (DeLeonardis) Franchini was educated in New Jersey and was a
Graduate of Dickinson High School.
After moving to Haverhill, she worked as a costume designer at the former
Hooker and Howe. Josephine later worked at Western Electric for over 25 years
until her retirement in l988.
Josephine was a member of Sacred Hearts Church, the Pioneers of America, was
active at the Citizen Center and volunteered making hats and scarfs. She was
also a former Den Mother for Cub Scout Troop 24.
She was married to the late Martin J. Allbach and her survivors include two
sons. Ronald J. and his wife Karen J. Allbach of Haverhill, Douglas and his
wife Deborah Allbach of Bedford TX a brother Archilles Franchini of Richfield
Park NJ. Two sisters Rose and Angela Franchini, both of Jersey City NJ. 3
grandchildren Alex Allbach, Amy Samford and Audrey Kershen 2 great grandhcildren
Martin Samford and Jace Kershen
An hour of visitation will be held at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford
Funeral Home 210 So. Main St. Monday from 11:30 to 12:30, followed by a
Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Elmwood Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,
311 Arsenal st. Watertown, MA, 02479.
Armand W. Proulx, Sr.
June 7, 2007
Mr. Armand W. Proulx, Sr., 90, of Haverhill passed away
peacefully on Thursday morning at Penacook Place, with his daughter by his
side.
He was born in Lawrence on Feb. 21, 1917, son of the late John and Evelina
(Fournier) Proulx.
Mr. Proulx was a self employed finish carpenter along with his brother and
had worked in a machine shop in Lawrence for several years. He was an active
bowler in several leagues at the former Baldenelli’s Bowling Lane in
Amesbury.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years Ernestine L. (Pike) Proulx, daughter
Mary E. and her husband Thomas W. Lucas of Saco, ME, brother Raymond Proulx
and his wife Ethel of Methuen, 2 grandchildren, Debbie Burke and her husband
John of Haverhill and Steven Daniels and his wife Jen of Manchester, NH, a
great granddaughter Dawn Taylor of Adams, MA, and 2 nieces, Nancy Lavoie of
Methuen and Susan Dube of Lowell.
He was the father of the late Armand W. “Billy” Proulx, Jr.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Monday at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday from 2-5 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Ferne I. (Daggett) Cote
June 6, 2007
Mrs. Ferne I. (Daggett) Cote, 88, of Haverhill, died
Wednesday morning at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, April 12, 1919, daughter of the late Waldo F. and
Mary (MacLeod) Daggett.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Cote graduated from Haverhill
High School, class of 1937.
Until her retirement in 1981 she was employed as a teller at the former
Haverhill National Bank.
Mrs. Cote resided in Arizona from 1981 until 1997.
She was the wife of the late Arthur F. Cote who died in 1994, and sister of
the late Gladys Sullivan. Her survivors include 2 daughters, Gail Leslie of
No. Andover and Maryann Pascucci of Haverhill, 2 sisters, Marguerite Hogan
and Ruth Chamberlain both of Haverhill, a grandson, Michael and his wife
Margaret Pascucci, 2 great granddaughters, Julia and Kyla Pascucci, as well
as several nieces and nephews.
At her request, private services will be held at the convenience of the
family with interment in Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Anna S. (Krezanofsky) Weinstein
June 5, 2007
Mrs. Anna S. (Krezanofsky) Weinstein, 93, of Haverhill
died Tuesday at the Hannah Duston Health Care in Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill on January 8, 1914, daughter of the late Abraham
and Pauline (Ostrovsky) Krezanofsky.
She was a graduate of Haverhill High School and also Hairdressing school. She
was the owner and operator of Anna’s Hair Salon in Methuen for many
years.
Mrs. Weinstein was a member of the former Temple Emanuel in Lawrence, the
Sisterhood and Hadassah.
She was the wife of the late Dr. Max I. Weinstein who died in 1958, and is
survived by her son Dr. Paul D. Weinstein and his wife Deborah, and 2
grandchildren, Alexandra and Zhenya Weinstein all of North Andover, as well
as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside
service on Thursday at 2:30 at the Children of Abraham Cemetery, Beacon St.
Lawrence.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen
St. Framingham, MA, 01701.
Irene A. (Lanouette) Houle
June 1, 2007
Mrs. Irene A. (Lanouette) Houle, 77 of Merrimac, passed
away Friday at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
Born and educated in the Lawrence and was a graduate of Lawrence High School
She was employed by Western Electric, and Andover Medical.
Irene was the soul instrument in getting Handicapped Access in all locations
in Massachusetts. She had survived cancer since l989 and helped other cancer
patients
She was a member of St. John The Baptist Church.
Her survivors include her loving husband of 63 years, Leonard J. Houle Sr. of
Merrimac, two sons Dennis V. Houle of Bartlett NH, Andrew A. Houle of Center
Barnstead, NH, Her daughters Judy Houle of Dayton TN, Nancy Beal of Bartlett
NH, a brother Philip J. Lanouette of Lawrence sisters Yvonne Morin of Derry,
NH and Olive Baril Lawrence, her loving brother and sisters in law, many
nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and grand nieces and
grand nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Wednesday at 10
from the H.L,. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill
followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at St. John The Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the Locust Grove Cemetery
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 9
Riverside Rd. Weston MA 02493 or St. John the Baptist Church 110 Lincoln St.
Haverhill MA 01830.
Ruth C. (Peterson) Fischer
June 1, 2007
Ruth C. (Peterson) Fischer, 81 of Salem, NH, died Friday
at the Salem Haven Nursing Home.
She was born in Melrose, Dec. 3, 1925, daughter of the late Ernest and Olga
(Sanberg) Peterson
Ruth attended the Malden Public Schools, and was a graduate of Malden High
School.
For many years she was an Elementary School Teacher in Los Angeles Ca. School
System, and was also a former resident of Las Vegas NV.
Ruth’s interested included Painting, playing the cello, thoroughbred
racing, and
Sailing with her former husband, Burton “Buddy” Fischer.
Her survivors include a daughter Pamela F. and her husband William Corcoran
of Salem, NH. A son Bruce C and his wife Kathy. Durning of Sequim Wa. A
sister Eleanor Morrison of Nashua NH, 7 grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
An hour of visitation will be held Tuesday from 10-10:45 at the H.;L. Farmer
& Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main St. Bradford. Followed by a
Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Salem, NH.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Salem Haven Nursing Home 23
Geremonty Dr. Salem, NH. 03079, or Beacon Hospice 157 Dunstable Rd. Suite
201, Nashua, NH. 03060
Chrystine (Costarides) Karampalas
May 28, 2007
Mrs. Chrystine (Costarides) Karampalas, 96, of Bradford,
died Monday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, November 6, 1910, daughter of the late John and
Katina (Contoyiannopoulos) Karampalas.
Educated in the Greek and Haverhill school systems, Mrs. Karampalas was
employed at Marjorie Poore’s Dress Shop, as well as Dress Shops in Bradford.
She enjoyed painting, cooking, knitting, sewing and dancing.
A member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles, Mrs. Karampalas
volunteered for its Caring and Sharing Program.
She was the wife of the late Peter Karampalas, and her survivors include 2
sons, Gregory P. Karampalas and his wife Merita of Bradford, Stephen N.
Karampalas and his wife Barbara of Melrose, a brother, Nicholas Costarides of
Haverhill, 3 grandchildren, Laura, Michael and Robert Karampalas, and several
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Karampalas was the sister of the late James, Virginia, Helen and Cecilia
Costarides and Ethel Zacharis.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Friday
morning at 10:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST.,
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 in the Greek Orthodox
Church of the Holy Apostles, 154 Winter St., Haverhill. Burial will be in
Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral home will be Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Greek Orthodox Church of The
Holy Apostles, 154-156 Winter St., Haverhill, MA, 01830, or, Haverhill Boys
Club, 55 Emerson St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Virginia B. (Boulanger) Heil
May 28, 2007
Mrs. Virginia B. (Boulanger) Heil, 90 of Haverhill, died
Monday evening at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
She was born in Georgetown, November 3, 1916, daughter of the late Fred J.
and Dora (Atwood) Boulanger.
Mrs. Heil moved to Haverhill at an early age and was educated in the
Haverhill school system.
For over 28 years she was employed as a bench worker at the former Johnson
Stitching, Essex St., Haverhill.
She was the wife of the late Nicholas L. Heil, Sr. who died in 1966, mother
of the late Rose M. “Tiny” Heil and Virginia “Ginger”
Corder. Her survivors include a son, Nicholas L. Heil, Jr. and his wife Betty
J. of Danville, NH, 3 daughters, Helen Torrey of Newbury, VT, Nancy J.
Johnson and her husband Harold of Sevierville, TN, Ethel M. Richardson and
her husband Robert of Salisbury, a brother, Donald T. Boulanger of MI., 11
grandchildren, as well as several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and
cousins
Mrs. Heil was also the sister of the late Fredrick Boulanger, Margaret
Texier, Dora Consiglio, Janet Hamm, Rose Colonello and June Parnell.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial
Services Monday, June 4, at 12:00 Noon at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
Home and Cremation Service, 106 Summer St. Haverhill. Burial will be in
Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
There will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 101A
First Ave., Waltham, MA, 02451, or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Bessie M. (Sampson) Dearborn
May 27, 2007
Mrs. Bessie M. (Sampson) Dearborn, 84, of Merrimac, died
Sunday evening at the Port Rehab in Newburyport.
She was born in Newburyport on Jan. 31, 1923, daughter of the late Franklin
M. and Lillian Mae (Wilson) Sampson.
A longtime Merrimac resident, she previously resided in Groveland,
Newburyport and Haverhill.
She was employed at the former Hale Hospital in Haverhill as a LPN for many
years. She was a member of the Mass Assoc. of LPN’s, Eastern Star
Fidelity Chapter #90, and the White Shrine.
Mrs. Dearborn was also a member of the Sweet Adeline’s, Red Hat Society,
Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, Haverhill, Merrimac Senior Center, and
a Hospice Volunteer.
She was the wife of the late Roland E. Dearborn and mother of the late Ellen
M. Simmons is survived by her daughters Laurel S. and her husband Nicholas F.
Siviglia, Jr. of Long Island, NY, and grandchildren, Victoria, Lisa, Donna
and Darlene Simmons, Michael Siviglia, Meredith Isaacson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Saturday at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Good Shepherd United Methodist
Church Memorial Fund, 471 Main St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Pauline J. (Ely) Tremblay
May 21, 2007
Pauline J. (Ely) Tremblay, 89 of Haverhill, died Monday at
Penacook Place.
She was born in Haverhill Oct 13, 1917, daughter of the late Harry S. and
Phoebe M. (Church) Ely.
Pauline grew up and worked on her family’s farm, and later worked in the
Shoe Industry working at Hurley, Shane and Allen Shoe Companies. She had also
worked at the former Western Electric as a Coil Winder. In her later years
she was a companion to the Elderly.
Pauline enjoyed painting and Wallpapering and enjoyed interior decorating,
and making clothing for her daughters.
An avid volunteer, she had been involved with Operation Blessing, and brought
muffins and coffee to the senior’s center in Haverhill.
Pauline was married to the late Herman “Slim” Tremblay and her
survivors include three sons, Harry J. and his wife Florence Bisson, Richard
C. and Ranie R. Bisson all of Haverhill, two daughters Mary A Hamlett and
Charlene A. Wholley of Bradford, their father Ranie R. Bisson Sr. of
Kingston, NH,
several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and several great grand children.
She was the mother of the late Roland A. Bisson.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Thursday
morning at 11 a.m. at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation Service,
106 Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Wednesday afternoon and evening 2-4
and 7-9 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Penacook Place Patients Activity
Fund, 150 Water St. Haverhill MA 01830
Nancy Lee (Carleton) Peel
May 14, 2007
Nancy Lee (Carleton) Peel,
54, of Haverhill, died Monday evening at her residence.
She was born in Haverhill, July 29, 1952, daughter of the late Robert E. and
Hilda M. (Hubley) Carleton.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, she graduated from Haverhill High,
class of 1970.
After High school she was employed at Wings Auto, Tewksbury, and for 5 years
was employed at the former Lucent Technologies. More recently Nancy was
employed for Panda Cleaners, Amesbury.
An excellent pianist, Nancy also enjoyed cross-stitching.
She will be missed by her family and her special friend Jeremiah.
Her survivors include 2 sons, Michael and Andrew Peel, a daughter, Amy Peel
all of Montana, a sister, June and her husband Richard Corson of New Durham,
NH, a niece, Amanda Corson and a nephew Jason Jacklin.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home,
210 So. Main St., Bradford.
An hour of visitation will precede the funeral service from 10:00 to 11:00 at
the Bradford Funeral Home.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the local animal shelter of the
donors choice.
Florence Natalie (Shattuck) Turner
May 12, 2007
Mrs. Florence Natalie (Shattuck) Turner 79 of Haverhill,
died Saturday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
She was born in Haverhill, Oct. 12, 1927, daughter of the late Harold J. and
Florence J. (Starbird) Shattuck and was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed as a cashier at the former A
& P Supermarket in Haverhill
The greatest joy of her life was her family and three grandchildren.
She was married to the late Paul J. Turner who died in l994, and her survivors
include her grateful children, a son Peter J and his wife Judith Turner of
Merrimack NH, a daughter Paula Ann Turner of Atkinson, 3 grandchildren
Melanie Ann Dean, Tiffany Natalie Turner, Courtney Marie Turner, 2 great
grandchildren Kaleb and Riah and several nieces and nephews. Florence was
predeceased by her brothers and sisters, Alice Lavoie, Edythe Snow, Norma
Howard, Arthur Shattuck and Harold Shattuck .
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Wednesday
morning at 10 am at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday afternoon and evening 2-4
and 7-9.
Stephen R. Ellis
May 7, 2007
Mr. Stephen R. Ellis, 58, formerly of Haverhill, died Monday
morning at his residence in Tisbury.
He was born in Boston, July 26, 1948, son of Kenneth E. Ellis of Haverhill
and the late Beatrice (Eastman) Ellis.
Educated in the Haverhill School system, Stephen graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1967. He earned a Business Degree from Graham College, Boston.
For over 25 years he was employed at State St. Bank, from where he retired in
the mid 1990’s as Vice President.
A devout Catholic he once had dinner with the Pope and former President
Carter.
He enjoyed traveling, antiques and Martha’s Vineyard.
He resided in Boston for several years, and moved to Martha’s Vineyard
full time two years ago.
He was the brother of the late Kenneth Ellis and besides his father his
survivors include 4 brothers, Nicholas P. Ellis of Haverhill, Gary S. and his
wife Jeanette Ellis of Methuen, David H. Ellis of Vero Beach, FL, Michael D.
Ellis of Haverhill, 3 sisters, Kathryn L. and her husband Jeffrey Middleton
of Topsfield, Beatrice E. and her husband Syngun Hare of Tarzania, CA,
Patricia A. Ellis of Bradford, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Friday
morning at 8:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 a.m. in Sacred
Heart’s Church, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill, MA.
Barbara Baldwin
May 5, 2007
Barbara Baldwin, 93, of Haverhill, and formerly of
Groveland and West Newbury, passed away Saturday morning at the Anna Jaques
Hospital in Newburyport.
She was born in So. Portland, ME on Jan. 13, 1914, daughter of the late
Charles and Vella Smith.
Barbara graduated from the Portland School of Fine Art and continued her
studies at Pennsylvania Academy, National Academy of Design in NYC. She
belonged to the Art Students League in NYC and attended the Ettl School of
Sculpture as an apprentice to John Ettl.
In 1952, she moved to Groveland from NYC and founded the Barn Art Studio in
Groveland and West Newbury. She was an inspirational artist to many students,
both as a teacher at Northern Essex Community College and at the Barn Art
Studio.
Barbara’s accomplishments and awards were numerous, including the
Brotherhood of Children Award for her painting “War Child” which
was used by the Foster Parents Plan for War Children in 1947 as their trade
mark. She has been listed in Who’s Who in American Art and chosen by the
Governor of Maine and his art council as the “Sculptor of Maine”. Barbara
among other things was also chosen twice by the Reader’s Digest for the
luminous sculpture and painting of the “Flame Angel” for both their
cover and their World Christmas Card. She also did several monuments and
architectural sculptures for two New York World’s Fairs. Her art
developed into a unique technique of luminosity in which the subject appeared
from a glowing inner light source. She studied many religions and applied
spirituality to her art. An animal rights activist, she loved animals and had
created the medallion used by the M.S.P.C.A.
She is survived by her close friends, Kathleen “Kate” Horton of
Haverhill and Ellen Whitman of Exeter, NH.
At her request there will be no calling hours. Services will be private and
at the convenience of her friends. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer &
Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and Bradford. Contributions in her memory may
be made to the M.S.P.C.A. at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA, 01844,
or the donor’s choice.
Sandra “Sandy” (Hunt) Butcher
May 2, 2007
Mrs. Sandra “Sandy” (Hunt) Butcher, 48, of
Haverhill passed away on Wednesday at her residence in Haverhill.
She was born in Danvers, MA on Feb. 18, 1959 and attended the Haverhill
Schools.
She is survived by her loving family, son Shawn M. Butcher, daughter Stacy L.
Butcher both of Haverhill, father Kenneth Hunt, sister Valerie Hunt both of
Daytona, FL, grandchildren Dillon Chaffee, Cody Scalia, Lucas Woolfe Butcher
and Jonah Woolfe Butcher, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Sunday from 1-3 pm.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Emily (Slemp) Fitzgerald
May 1, 2007
Mrs. Emily H. (Slemp) Fitzgerald, 85, of Bradford, died
Tuesday at Whittier Rehab, Haverhill.
She was born in Manchester, NH, April 4, 1922, daughter of the late Paul and
Kathryn Slemp.
Educated in the Manchester school system, Mrs. Fitzgerald graduated from
Manchester High School.
After High School she moved to Hartford, CT, and, during WWII, was employed
at Pratt & Whitney where she met her late husband, Arthur Fitzgerald, who
died in 1984.
After the war she was employed at Hartford Insurance, and from 1957 to 1967
she was a homemaker raising her children.
From 1967 until her retirement in 1989, she was employed as a claims adjustor
at American Mutual Insurance.
She moved to Bradford in 1989 and was a Communicant of Sacred Heart’s
Church, and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America.
A kind person with a gentle soul, Mrs. Fitzgerald enjoyed visiting the
elderly and patients in hospitals.
She was the mother of the late Deborah Barrows who died in March of this
year. Her survivors include a son, Barry and his wife Karen Fitzgerald of No.
Andover, a daughter, Marcia and her husband Michael Clancy of Wauwatosa, WI,
4 grandchildren, James and Katy Fitzgerald, Emily (Barrows) Dehn and Alan
Barrows, 3 great grandchildren, Carly and Ava Dehn and Elizabeth Barrows.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Friday morning at 10:30 in Sacred Heart’s Church, Bradford.
An hour of visitation will be on Friday morning from 9:00 to 10:00 at the
H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford.
Burial will be Saturday morning at 11:00 in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery,
Bloomfield, CT.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9
Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493.
Richard Gerry Durnin
April 25, 2007
Mr. Richard Gerry
Durnin, 87, formerly of Haverhill, Professor Emeritus and Historian, died
Wednesday at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, New Brunswick, NJ.
He was born in Haverhill March 9, 1920, son of the late William E. and Ethel
(Millett) Durnin.
Educated in the Haverhill school system Mr. Durnin graduated from Haverhill
High. He earned a BS in Social Studies from Columbia University in 1947, MEd
from Harvard University in 1950, Postgraduate, summers, University of
Nottingham 1950, and University of Oxford 1956 UK; EdD, University of
Pennsylvania, 1968. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and Kappa Delta Pi.
From 1942 to 1946 he served in the United States Army Air Corps. attaining
the rank of 1st Lieutenant. He served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater
Operations.
His teaching career spanned 46 years. During this time he held many positions
including a Public School Teacher in Massachusetts and New Jersey, Instructor
at Fitchburg State College, Director of Antioch School, Yellow Springs, OH,
Assistant Professor at SUNY, Buffalo, Assistant Professor at Rutgers
University, and was a full Professor Emeritus at CCNY.
Mr. Durnin also was the author of American Education: A Guide to Information
Sources, and contributed to numerous articles to professional journals,
monographs and book reviews.
Some of the organizations he belonged to include Massachusetts and New Jersey
Historical Societies, Society of Mayflower Descendants, Princeton Club, New
York, National Railroad Historical Society, Society of Colonial Wars, Society
of the American Revolution, Jamestown Society, Commissioner of Middlesex
County Cultural and Heritage Commission, Military Order of Foreign Wars,
Trustee of the Proprietary House Association, Member and Trustee of The Old
Barracks, and Representative Committeeman for Middlesex County.
His survivors include several cousins including Betty Enaire, Robert and Gary
Guptill.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside
Service Monday morning at 10:00 in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford, MA.
Lea (Mysel) Green
April 25, 2007
Mrs. Lea (Mysel) Green, 95, of Fremont, CA and formerly of
Worcester, MA and Manchester, NH, died late Wednesday evening in her
apartment at Aegis of Fremont.
She was born in Lipowicz, Poland on October 19, 1911, daughter of the late
Ruel and Jennie (Zitzammer) Mysel. Lea moved to the US in 1921 with her
mother, brothers, and sisters, following their father who had come over a few
months after Lea’s birth.
Lea graduated from Haverhill Hill in 1930, and was employed as a bookkeeper
at a Haverhill shoe factory. She moved to Manchester, NH with her first
husband Herman Nusenoff in 1946. She did bookkeeping for her husband’s
business, Union Waste Co., and took over the business at Mr. Nusenoff’s
death in 1955. She sold the business, today known as Manchester Recycling, in
1966 and moved to Worcester, MA with her second husband, the late Samuel
Green.
Lea is survived by her sons Ron Nusenoff of Fremont, CA and Carleton Nusenoff
of Manchester, NH, stepdaughter Sandra Cutruzzula of West Roxbury MA,
grandchildren Margaret Manning-Nusenoff, Thomas Williams, David Williams,
Frank Cutruzzula, Jenna Cutruzzula-Wuestefeld, and great grandchildren Devin
McWilliams and Isabella Wuestefeld.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside
service on Monday at 11:00 at Children of Israel Cemetery, Middle Rd.
Haverhill.
There will be no memorial observance.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Emanu-El, 514 Main St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830, or to Temple Israel, 66 Salmon St. Manchester, NH,
03104.
George Chaffee
April 21, 2007
Mr. George Chaffee, 55
formerly of Haverhill, died unexpectedly Saturday in Malone NY.
He was born in Sanford Maine, Feb 18, 1952, son of the late Robert Hatch and
Margaret Evans
George was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and earned an Associates
Degree from northern Essex in Liberal Arts, and went on to earn a Bachelors
Degree in Computer Science at U. Mass Lowell.
During the Viet Nam era he served in the United States Army.
An avid outdoorsman he enjoyed Hang Gliding, White Water Rafting, and Hiking.
George was a self employed consultant had had done work for Estee Lauder and
Bank of America.
His survivors include 6 sons, Eric M. Chaffee of Amesbury, George V. Chaffee,
Jeremiah S. Chaffee, all of Haverhill, Shannon E. Chaffee John F. Chaffee,
Martin W. Chaffee, all of Hoosick Falls, NY. Two sisters Bonita F. and her
husband Richard N. Mack, Margret M. and her husband John F. Mack, all of
Haverhill, several half sisters in Maine, his former wives Irene (Cummings)
Chaffee of Hoosick Falls, NY, Glory (Thomas ) Chaffee of Haverhill, a
grandchild Dylan Chaffee of Haverhill and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the will be Thursday from 4-7 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons
Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
At the request of the family funeral services and burial will be private.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the George Chaffee Memorial Fund
c/o Pentucket Bank One Merrimack St. Haverhill Ma 01830
John A., Manemanes
April 19, 2007
Mr. John A. Manemanes,
89 of Haverhill, died unexpectedly Thursday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital
He was born in Haverhill, Sept 6, 1917 son of the late Arthur and Maria
(Vekos) Manemanes, and was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and the
Hellenic Greek School.
During WWII John served in the United States Army Air Corp as an aircraft
instrument
mechanic and was issued the Good Conduct Medal, the AP Theater Campaign
Ribbon with 4 battle stars and the American Theatre Campaign Ribbon. He was
involved in battles off of Japan, India Burma and China, and attained the
rank of Sergeant.
Prior to his retirement he had been employed in the Local Shoe Industry and
had spent many years at Fifth Avenue Shoe.
John was a well known Handball Champion for many years at the YMCA, and was
Gentlemen and a Scholar with and incredible memory and love of others.
He was a member of the Church Of The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
His survivors include three nieces Catherine L. and her husband Roland W.
Weeden of Haverhill, Dorothy D. and her husband Eric K. Borden of Haverhill,
Joanne S. Assad of Methuen, several grand nieces and grand nephews and
cousins.
He was also the brother of the late Stephen A. Manemanes
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Monday at 10 am
from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill,
followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am in the Church of the Holy Apostles
Peter and Paul.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday afternoon 3-5.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Church Of The Holy Apostles
154-156 Winter St. Haverhill MA 01830.
Charles S. Marston, III
April 12, 2007
Mr. Charles S. Marston,
III, 85, died April 12, 2007 at the VA Medical Center, Manchester, NH, after
a brief illness.
Charles (Chuck) was born in Haverhill, MA, in 1921, the son of Charles S.
Marston, Jr. and Alice Currier. He attended Haverhill public schools and
graduated from Haverhill High, class of 1938, and from Tilton Prep School, Tilton,
NH, in 1939. He enlisted in Company A. of the 182nd Infantry, 26th Division
Massachusetts National Guard in July, 1940, and attended Norwich University,
Northfield, VT, until called to duty in January, 1941.
During WWII he served in the South Pacific Theater in the American Division
and in the 1st Marine Division Reinforced on Guadalcanal where he was wounded
twice. Decorations he received include the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with
two Oak Leaves. He served the balance of WWII assigned to the Office of
Strategic Services, OSS, in Washington, DC. While on leave in 1944 he married
his lifelong sweetheart Anne M. McFee who he met in Kindergarten; Anne
predeceased him in 2004.
After WWII he was commissioned a 2nd Lt. Army Reserve and rejoined Company A
and subsequently became the Adjunct of the 182nd Infantry with the rank of
Captain. He continued his education graduating from Bentley College with a
Degree in accounting. Charles joined his father and brothers in the family
business in Georgetown, MA, manufacturing ice skates and athletic shoes.
He was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1950 from the
3rd Essex District and elected State Senator from 4th Essex District in 1956
serving a total of 10 years in the State Legislature. He served under four
Governors as Chairman of both the House and Senate Committee on Military
Affairs and the Committee on Conservation. He also served 10 years as a
Commissioner for Massachusetts, on the New England Inter-State Water
Pollution Control Commission, including two years as Chairman.
In addition to his work in the Legislature, Charles ran several businesses
including an insurance agency, auto dealership, and served on the Board of
Directors at the Haverhill Savings Bank and the First Bank and Trust Company
of Haverhill. He and Anne retired to Florida in 1967 where he became an avid
golfer and continued his interest in collecting antique firearms and coins.
He was a 32nd Degree Mason, of the Scottish Rite for 58 years, a member of
the Saggahew Lodge A.F. & A.M., Haverhill, the Red Mountain Lodge,
Meredith, NH, and Past Commander of Legion of Honor, Sahib Temple of
Sarasota, FL. He also served as the Commander of the Sarasota, FL, VFW.
He is survived by five daughters, Pamela and her husband David Woodman of E.
Hampstead, NH, Lydia and her husband Brian Doherty of Weston, MA, Kathy and
her husband Jerry Goodman of Plaistow, NH, Heidi and her husband Mark O’Brien
of Marblehead, MA, and Charle Crompton of Concord, NH, 11 grandchildren, and
4 great grandchildren survive him.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Wednesday morning at 10:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106
Summer ST., Haverhill. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill,
MA.
Mr. Marston’s family will be receiving relatives and friends on Tuesday
from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Officers and members of Saggahew Lodge A.F.& A.M. will conduct a Masonic
Service at the Funeral Home on Tuesday 6:30.
A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, Meredith, NH, in
the summer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal
Church, 93 Route 25, Meredith, NH, 03253, or, Shriners Hospitals for
Children, 12502 Pine Dr., Tampa, FL, 33612-9499.
Esther T. (Levin) Sanft
April 12, 2007
Mrs. Esther T. (Levin) Sanft, formerly of Andover and
Methuen, died Thursday morning at Prescott House, No. Andover.
She was born in Lawrence, daughter of the late Dave and Lena (Blazenberg)
Levin.
Mrs. Sanft was educated in the Lawrence school system, graduating from
Lawrence High School.
She was employed in the family business the former Levin’s Grocery
Store, Lawrence, and also at Pilgrim Financial, Lawrence, W.T. Grant, No.
Andover, and, until her retirement, Baystate National Bank, Lawrence.
She was active in the Jewish War Veterans, Lawrence, Temple Emanuel, Andover,
and was a member of the Andover Commons Socialites.
Mrs. Sanft was the wife of the late Fred D. Sanft who died in 1992 and her
survivors include 3 daughters, Judy M. Sanft of Methuen, Heidi S. Ortkiese
and her husband Jerry of Lincoln, NH, Deborah A. Nelan and her fiancé Joseph
Morin of New Hampton, NH, 6 grandchildren and their spouses, Dayle L.
Bingman, James N. and Erin Bingman Robert G. Bingman and fiancé Jen Drolet,
Pamela S. Sanft, Lynn M. and Greg Little, Kurt M. Nelan, 2 great grandsons,
Adam St. Onge and Jamie Bingman.
Funeral services will be private with burial in Children of Abraham Cemetery,
Lawrence.
There will be no Memorial Observance.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in her memory may be made to
Prescott House Activities Fund, 140 Prescott St., No. Andover, MA 01845.
Peter Leonardos
April 12, 2007
Mr. Peter Leonardos,
81, a 36 year resident of Atkinson, NH, died Thursday at the Oxford
Healthcare Center in in Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, July 9, 1925, son of the late William and Florence
(MacKenzie) Leonardos.
Educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, he was a 1943 Graduate of Haverhill
High School, and later enlisted in the United States Navy serving during
World War II.
Peter was formerly employed as a Tool Dye Maker and prior to his retirement
in l983 had been an inspector at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
His survivors include his wife of 34 years Alma G. (LaChance) Leonardos of
Atkinson, NH. His stepchildren David Devost of New Durham NH, Peter Devost of
New Durham NH Terry Devost-Parron of Swanton, VT. Nancy Devost Tilton of
Nottingham, NH a sister Helen Tellier of Atkinson, NH and several nieces and
nephews.
At his request Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the
family.
Robert E. Wentworth
April 11,2007
Mr. Robert E.
Wentworth, 81 of Haverhill, a retired Haverhill Police Officer, died
Wednesday at the Boston Medical Center.
He was born in Haverhill, Feb 3, 1926 son of the late Clyde and Mary B.
(Greenwood) Wentworth.
He was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and a graduate of Haverhill
Trade School
After graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy and during World War
II served in both the Pacific and Atlantic Theaters of Operation aboard the
USS Bluelicks as a gunner.
On Sept. 1, 1955 he became a Haverhill Police Officer and served the city for
28 years until his retirement on Aug. 31, 1983.
Bob was a member of St. John the Baptist Church and enjoyed the Mountains and
the outdoors.
His survivors include his wife of 59 years. Theresa (Godfrey) Wentworth of
Haverhill, two sons Robert E. Wentworth Jr of Kensington, NH Steven M.
Wentworth of Nichols NY three daughters Karen A. Moriarty of Haverhill, Joan
M. Wentworth of New York City and Sandra M. Wentworth of Haverhill, 4
grandchildren Caitlin Moriarty, Steven Wentworth, Jr., Bree Neumann, Lotte
Papatzanakis, 2 great grandchildren Emmanuela and Johanna Papatzanakis, and
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Tuesday morning
at 10 am from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. followed
by a Funeral Mass at 11 am in St. John The Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday 4-7.
William Cronin
April 9, 2007
William E. Cronin, 51 died on Monday, April 9, 2007 after
a courageous two year battle with leukemia.
Born on July 23, 1955, son of the late William J. Cronin and Shirley
(Williams) Cronin, born and raised in Newburyport, graduating with the
Newburyport High School, Class of 1973. After graduating from high school he
spent time in California where he began his lifelong career in
telecommunications. After returning to Newburyport he married and had two
sons. He spent the last several years as a resident of Haverhill.
He was an avid sports fan and enjoyed being involved with his sons’
sports activities. He enjoyed playing recreational sports such as golf,
tennis, hockey and football. His favorite time was spent with his family and
friends. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 16 years,
Elizabeth (Mowry) Cronin; his two sons, Keith W. Cronin and Sean E. Cronin;
uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He will be very much missed by all.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his Memorial Service Monday
at 12 noon at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
His family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Funeral Home Sunday
afternoon from 3-6
Contributions in his memory may be made to The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society
Massachusetts Chapter 495 Old Connecticut Path Suite 220 Framingham, MA
01701-567
D. Clyde Dinsmore
April 9, 2007
Mr. Clyde Dinsmore, 99, a
former longtime resident of Cedar St., Haverhill, died Monday morning at The
Oxford, Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, April 3, 1908, son of the late George A. and Stella
B. (Smith) Dinsmore.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Dinsmore resided on Cedar St for
over 50 years.
In the mid 1920’s he was employed as a mechanic for Kelly Motors. For
over 50 years he was employed as a dispatcher for various bus lines and taxi
services including Ramsey, Town Taxi and Paramount Taxi.
From 1942 to 1945 he was employed as an outside machinist on submarines at
the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
He was the husband of the late Blanche (Conant) Dinsmore. And his survivors
include Two Nieces Dale and her husband Robert Bouchard, Martha’s
Vineyard, Phyllis G. Paul of East Hampstead, NH, and several grand nieces and
grand nephews.
A Funeral Service was held Wednesday at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
Home 106 Summer ST. Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Lung Association. Of
MA, 5 Mountain Rd. P.O. Box 265 Burlington, MA 01803
Harry C. Senter
April 4, 2007
Mr. Harry C. Senter,
62, of Plaistow died Wednesday at the Concord Hospital in Concord, NH.
He was born in Exeter, NH on Aug. 3, 1944, son of the late Irving R. and
Elizabeth N. (Robinson) Senter.
He attended the Sanborn Regional High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army
for over 2 years. Mr. Senter was a well known Barber in Plaistow at The Barber
Shop on No. Main St. for over 40 years, retiring in 2005.
He was the husband of the late Louise C. (Feener) Senter who died in 1994 and
is survived by his daughter, Amy D. and her husband Scott Molway of East
Rochester, NH, stepson Frank J. Consentino of Windham, NH, stepdaughter
Michele Renaud of Sandown, NH, brothers Clarence “Pat” Senter of E.
Hampstead, NH, and Roland M. Senter of Haverhill, a sister Edna F. Barnum of
Sandown, grandchildren Brianna Consentino, Savannah, Haley, Hope, Faith, and
Mia Molway, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the calling hours on
Monday from 5-8 pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
Due to conditions at the Atkinson Cemetery, graveside services will be
announced at a later date.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the donor’s choice.
Margaret B. (Wildes) DeVito
April 2, 2007
Mrs. Margaret B. (Wildes) DeVito, 67, of Haverhill, died
Monday morning at her home.
She was born in Haverhill, Sept. 19, 1939, daughter of the late Raymond and
Sarah (Young) Wildes.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, she graduated from Haverhill High.
Mrs. DeVito was employed at the former Riverview Drive-In, as well as Barons
Appliance, Plaistow, NH, Coastal industries, Haverhill, and, more recently,
as a Sales Associate at Wal-Mart, Plaistow, NH.
A friend of Bill W., she enjoyed trips to Foxwoods with her close friend
Marcia Clark of New Durham, NH.
She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Her survivors include 2 daughters, Tammy DeVito of Haverhill, Tracy and her
husband Rick Matterson of Danville, NH, 4 brothers, Raymond Wildes of CA,
Luther “Rusty” Wildes of Haverhill, William Wildes of Hampton, NH,
Robert Wildes of Lawrence, 5 grandchildren, among whom are Dominick DeVito
and John Paquette of Haverhill, a great grandson and great granddaughter and
several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. DeVito was predeceased by her brothers John and Richard Wildes and half
brother Bernard Wildes.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Friday evening at 6:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer
ST., Haverhill.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
A visitation period will precede the Memorial Service from 5 to 6:15 at the
Funeral Home.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Margaret Wildes DeVito
Memorial Fund, c/o Pentucket Bank, 1 Merrimack St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Mary (Stavropoulos) Frankie
April 2, 2007
Mrs. Mary (Stavropoulos) Frankie, 95, of Yonkers, NY, and
formerly of Haverhill, died Monday morning at her residence.
She was born in Chicago, IL, January 26, 1912, daughter of the late Stavros
and Constantina (Manitara) Stavropoulos.
She moved to Haverhill at an early age and was educated in the Haverhill
school system.
For several years she was employed in the local shoe industry, and, while in
Haverhill, was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Apostles.
She moved to New York 2 years ago.
Mrs. Frankie enjoyed cooking, sewing and crocheting.
She was the wife of the late Anthony Frankie who died in Nov. 2006, and her
survivors include a niece, Antonitsa Georgiou of Jamaica, NY, 2 nephews,
Steven and Arthur Stavropoulos both of New Hampshire.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Thursday
morning at 10:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST.,
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:30 in the Greek Orthodox
Church of The Holy Apostles, Winter ST., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral home will be Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Greek Orthodox Church of The
Holy Apostles, 154-156 Winter St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Rose Marie (DeLuca) Tastula
April 1, 2007
Mrs. Rose Marie (DeLuca)
Tastula, 72 of Hudson NH, and formerly of Haverhill died Sunday at the
Catholic Medical Center in Manchester NH.
She was born in Haverhill, July 12, 1934, daughter of the late Carmen J. and
Jennie (Forte) DeLuca, was educated in Haverhill and was a l952 graduate of
Haverhill High School. She also had attended the McIntosh Business School.
Prior to raising her family she had been employed at the former 5th Ave Shoe
Company in Haverhill, AVCO in Lawrence, and later at their Wilmington
facility as a clerk and crypto operator.
After her marriage in l962 she became a homemaker on the cape, where she was
a member of the Falmouth Emblem Club. After moving to Hudson in l97s she
became a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Hudson NH.
Her hobbies included bingo, playing word find, cooking and needlepoint.
Her survivors include her husband of 45 years. Allan Tastula of Hudson, NH, a
son John Tastula of Hudson, two brothers John and his wife Carol DeLuca of
Las Vegas, Rocco Deluca of Fl, a sister Antoinette Rodique of Houma LA. She
was also the sister of the late Carmen Deluca JR.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Wednesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, MA, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church.
Full military honors and burial will take place at the Bourne National
Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday from 4-8
Michael A. “Big Blue” Romano
March 31, 2007
Mr. Michael A. “Big Blue” Romano, 65, originally
from Prince St., in the North End, Boston, died Saturday, March 31, at
Penacook Place, Haverhill, with his entire immediate family embracing him in
his final moments.
Michael will be remembered as a loving, caring husband and father who
instilled a sense of humor into every life he touched. With his trademark “Whooooooooaa”
(said like Jackie Gleason) he could change one’s bad mood into a smile
instantly. A true character Michael will never be forgotten in the way he
made people feel drawn to be in his presence. “Daddy” you will
forever be in our hearts.
He was born in Boston Jan 9, 1942, and was educated in the Boston Public
School System.
Prior to his retirement he had been employed in construction and was involved
in building the Prudential Center in Boston.
His survivors include his wife Flora (Dasaro) Romano of Bradford, a daughter
Michelle R. Romano of Bradford, three sons, Michael Jr, and his wife Amy
Romano of Derry, NH, Sonny M. Romano of Danvers, MA, Christopher V. Romano of
Bradford, a sister Lorraine Romano Wyche of Cambridge, two brothers Thomas
and his wife Barbara Romano of Scituate, Robert Romano and his wife Marcia of
Braintree, 5 grandchildren Nadine R. Solivan, Michael Vincent Romano, Adrianna
Solivan, Cameron Romano Dillon Romano, several nieces, nephews, and lifelong
best friend, Anthony Pio of Revere.
Mike was predeceased by Michael “Uncle Mikey” Romano, his parents
Aqualino and Tommasina “Bessie” (Cappola) Romano, and Blanche
Romano.
Funeral arrangements will be at the convenience of the family and under the
direction of H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill &
Bradford.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Penacook Place Nursing Home, 150
Water St., Haverhill, MA, 01830, ATTN Tony Gore.
Robert F. Munroe
March 7, 2007
Mr. Robert F. Munroe 81 of Rialto Ca. died March 7 2007 in
San Bernardino Ca.
He was born in Haverhill Oct 11, 1925 son of Theodore R. and Evelyn F.
(Ingham) Munroe.
Mr. Munroe was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran having served during World War II
and fought in the Guadalcanal and Bouganville Campaigns.
He had lived-in Ca. since l946 settling in Rialto in l976.
His survivors include his brother and sister-in-law Richard I, and Carolyn
Munroe of Marlborough NH., a nephew Douglas Munroe, of Keene, NH, a niece
Nancy Munroe of Port Orchard Wash.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service Tuesday
at 1 p.m. at the family lot in the Linwood Cemetery.
Harriett “Helen” (Hartford) McClintock
March 28, 2007
Mrs. Harriett “Helen” McClintock, 83, formerly
of Haverhill and Epping, NH, died Wednesday afternoon at Harborside
Healthcare, Amesbury, MA.
She was born in Georgetown, July 11, 1923, daughter of the late Bessie and
Nicholas Vergas.
She moved to Haverhill at an earl age and was educated in the Haverhill
school system.
For several years she was employed as a waitress at the Roma, Haverhill, and
Labadini’s, and the Sportsman’s Lodge, both of Newburyport.
Mrs. McClintock enjoyed crocheting.
She was the wife of the late Harold McClintock who died in 1997 and her
survivors include 2 daughters, Donna M. and her husband Frank L. Moore of So.
Hampton, NH, Derryl A. and her husband Donald Bartlett of NH, a son, Dana D.
and his wife Shirley DeBrosky of Littleton, NH, 2 sisters, Gladys Bruce and
Sophie Oulette both of Haverhill, 6 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren
and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Saturday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Service on Saturday from 10 to
10:45 at the funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Rita T (Galarneau). Brassard
March 27, 2007
Rita T. (Galarneau) Brassard, 77 of Haverhill, passed away
Tuesday surrounded by her family at the Holy Family Hospital.
.
Rita was born to the late William and Josephine (Richards) Galarneau of
Rumford, Maine on Feb 21, 1930. She graduated from Freeport High School and
moved to the Tower Hill section of Lawrence.
Rita worked in several shoe factories until 1969 when she became a tax
examiner for the IRS after her retirement in l992 she worked for Companion
Care as she loved helping others. In addition she was a parishioner of Sacred
Hearts Church in Bradford and active participant in the Prayer Shawl
Ministry.
Rita will be remembered for her expertise in sewing, knitting and crocheting.
One of her Afghans won 2nd place at the Deerfield Fair. She enjoyed play8ing
cards and going out with her many friends at Merrivista in Haverhill where
she lived. Her sense of humor and sociability will be greatly missed by a
wide circle of family and friends.
Rita’s surviving family members include two daughters Carol
Constantineau and her husband Mark of Haverhill, Joyce Gosselin and her
companion Daniel Lannon two sons Dennis Brassard and wife Gail of Dracut,
Earl Brassard JR and companion Ann Martin of Haverhill, Rita’s 5
Grandchildren include Shelly Letourneau, Melanie Spencer, James Gosselin,
Angela Torres and Ryan Brassard. Rita also had four great grandchildren
Ashley Letourneau, Jacob Torres, Alana Perkins and Jonathan Perkins. Two
brothers Albert Galarneau of Mexico, E, Philip Galarneau and wife Faye of Zephyr
Hills FL Sister In law Esther Galarneau of Durham ME and several nieces and
nephews in both Maine and Florida who will miss her dearly.’
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Friday at 12
From the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main St.
Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 1 p.m. in Sacred Hearts Church.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday 5-8.
Theresa V. (Gagne) Constantino
March 25, 2007
Mrs. Theresa V. (Gagne) Constantino, 79, of Haverhill, MA,
died Sunday afternoon at the Prescott House, North Andover.
She was born in Derry, NH, Sept. 9, 1927, daughter of the late Louis and Emma
(Laberge) Gagne, and was educated in the Derry school system.
For over 25 years she was employed in the local shoe industry, and, more
recently, was a tester at the former AT&T, from where she retired in
1992.
A member of Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford, MA, Mrs. Constantino enjoyed
cooking on Holidays and for family gatherings. Her family will always
remember her for her chocolate truffles and especially her infamous congo
bars. She will be sadly missed by her family and many friends.
.
Her survivors include her husband Joseph Constantino of Haverhill, 2 sons,
Robert and his wife Amy Constantino of No. Andover, Bruce and his wife
Jeannine Constantino of Haverhill, a daughter, Carol and her husband James
Gilbert of Haverhill, 6 grandchildren, Robert Constantino, Jr., Nicole and
her husband Michael May, Daniella Constantino, Michael Constantino, Todd
Rabeau and fiancé Alyssa Walker and Corey Rabeau, 4 great grandchildren, and
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Friday morning at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church, Bradford, MA.
Burial will be in St. Louis Cemetery, Nashua, NH.
At her request calling hours will be private.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Sacred Hearts Church, 48 So. Chestnut
St., Bradford, MA 01835.
Elizabeth “Betty” (Judkins) Ayer
March 24, 2007
Mrs. Elizabeth Leighton “Betty” (Judkins) Ayer,
88, of Groveland died March 24, 2007 at Langdon Place in Exeter, NH.
She was born in Haverhill on September 14, 1918, the daughter of the late
Anna (Carleton) Judkins and Francis Almon Judkins.
She attended Walnut Square School and graduated from Haverhill High School in
1936. She also attended Boston University, but was unable to complete her
education because of an illness.
Following a lengthy recovery, Betty worked in the shoe department at Jordan
Marsh in Boston before she joined the family business, the Pentucket Shoe
Store, at 15 Washington Street in Haverhill, with her father, Francis A.
Judkins, in the early 1940s. Her brother, Bradley C. Judkins, joined the firm
in 1945 after returning from service in
World War II.
Betty ran the children's department at the shoe store, constantly promoting
Stride Rite shoes by sending birthday cards and reminder notes to all her
customers. She specialized in orthopedic fittings. Upon the retirement of Francis
A. Judkins in 1960, Betty and Bradley took over the ownership and management
of the store.
Betty married Peter R. Ayer, a widower with three grown children, on May 24,
1970, and moved to Groveland. She retired from the shoe store in 1980.
Betty supported various civic causes in Haverhill, most notably the Haverhill
Public Library. She was a member of the XV club. She was well known for her
love of dogs and all other animals. She enjoyed being at her summer residence
at North Beach in Hampton, NH. She had a passion for golf and all other
sports, particularly Ted Williams
and the Boston Red Sox, and more recently, Tiger Woods, and was a lifelong
member of the Abenaqui Country Club in Rye, NH.
She is survived by her husband, Peter R. Ayer of Groveland, brother, Bradley
C. Judkins, Sr. of Haverhill, sister, Francesca J. and her husband Clinton
Springer of Newcastle, NH, stepchildren Peter R. Ayer, Jr. and his wife Mary
A. O’Neill of N. Andover, Deborah Ayer of Atlanta, GA, and Jonathan Ayer
of Searsmont, ME, as well as several nieces and nephews.
At Betty’s request, there will be no calling hours or services. Burial
will be in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Donations in her memory may be
made to the Friends of the Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St. Haverhill,
MA, 01830.
Shirley G. (Waitt) Pearson
March 24, 2007
Shirley G. Pearson, 81, of Haverhill, passed quietly and
comfortably in her home on Saturday, March 24, 2007.
She was born in Haverhill on May 11, 1925, daughter of the late Albert R.
Waitt and Pheobe (Kyle) Waitt. She was a graduate of Haverhill High School,
Class of 1943.
She lived in Ayers Village, Haverhill for the last 52 years. Shirley was a
proud devoted Mom who loved and welcomed all the village children at her
home. She hosted dance parties for the teens of the village in her living
room to provide a safe place for them to socialize and could often be found
building snow forts and playing games in her yard surrounded by neighborhood
children. She served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts of America and was a
member of the Ladies Auxiliary for the Ayers Village Volunteer Fire Company.
Shirley was a woman of strong faith.
She is survived by: her beloved husband of 59 years, Hugh G. Pearson; her
son, Scott H. Pearson and his wife Patti of Haverhill; two daughters, Diane
L. Gage of Rowley and Laurie Ocasio and her husband Larry, Summerville, SC;
her sister Nancy Melvin, North Andover, and her brother, Albert R. Waitt Jr.
and his wife Angie, Plaistow NH.
In addition Shirley leaves her loving grandchildren: Justin W. Gage and his
wife Dee Ann Gage East Hampstead, NH, Keith Pearson, Grafton MA, Dawn O’Neil
and her husband Eddie, Methuen, MA and great grandchildren: Hunter Gage, Owen
O’Neil, Christopher Pearson and Madison Pearson.
Shirley created a home full of warmth, laughter, love and wonderful food for
her family and friends. She is already greatly missed.
A celebration of her life and Memorial Service will be held on Saturday May
12, 2007 from 1-4 pm at the Bradford Ski Area. There will be no service or
calling hours at this time.
Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Haverhill and
Bradford.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family emergency shelter,
Emmaus Inc, PO Box 568, Haverhill MA 01831 (www.emmausinc.org) or the Alzheimer's
Association, 311 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472 (www.alzma.org).
Carol Ann (Conley) Vets
March 23, 2007
Mrs. Carol Ann (Conley) Vets, 70, of Haverhill passed away
peacefully with all her children by her side on Friday at the Merrimack
Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
She was born in Winchester, MA on Aug. 9, 1936, daughter of the late Paul V.
and Catherine G. (Gavin) Conley.
She graduated from Our Lady of Nazareth Academy in 1953 and Melrose-Wakefield
Hospital School of Nursing in 1956. She was a Registered Nurse at
Melrose-Wakefield Hospital for several years until moving to Groveland. Mrs.
Vets was a resident of Groveland for 35 years, until moving to Haverhill in
1996.
She was employed in the Labor and Delivery unit at the former Hale Hospital
for 30 years, and was Head Nurse from 1981 until her retirement in 1996,
receiving Employee of the Year in 1990. She was a member of the Mass Nursing
Assoc.
She is survived by her former husband MA State Trooper Carl J. Vets of
Chatham, MA, her children Eileen P. and her husband Timothy Lannan of
Methuen, Paul A. Vets of Salem, NH, Kathleen A. Vets of Rochester, NH,
Carleen M. and her husband Walter Keizl of Methuen, Michael J. Vets and his
girlfriend Nancy J. Morse of Haverhill, and John R. Vets and his wife Jackie
of Haverhill, brother Paul V. Conley and his wife Mely of Toronto, sisters
Mary L. Curran of Woburn, Frances M. Moore of Stoneham, and Jane P. Felt of
Naples, FL, 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Wednesday at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St. Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at St. John the Baptist
Church, Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday from 4-8 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA,
One Bulfinch Place, 2nd Floor, Boston, MA, 02114, or to the charity of one’s
choice.
Natalie C. Malloy
March 23, 2007
Mrs. Natalie (Carpenter)
Malloy, 75 of Byfield, died Friday at the Anna Jaques Hospital.
She was born in Greenfield MA, Oct 18 1931, daughter of the late G. Walter
and Rebecca C. (Cameron) Carpenter.
Natalie attended the Greenfield Public Schools and she was a graduate of
Greenfield High School, class of l949, and the No. Adams Teachers College,
class of l953.
In l958 her family relocated to No. Carolina and moved to Newburyport in
l960, and later to Byfield in l965.
For many years she taught in Lexington and until her retirement had been a
teacher at the Pine Grove School in Rowley for over 16 years.
Natalie was a wonderful artist and was a member of the Historical Society of
Early American Decoration Inc, Strawbery Banke Chapter, the Ma. Teachers
Association and the Newbury Garden Club.
She treasured her summers with her family at Bustins Island Maine
Natalie was also a very active member of St. Pauls’ Episcopal Church of
Newburyport.
She was married to the late Dr. Malcolm G. Malloy who died in 2002, and her
survivors include a son Scott G. and his wife Virginia P. Malloy of
Pittsfield, ME, two daughters Jennifer M. and her husband Jonathan L. Sheats
of Amesbury, Rebecca M. and her husband Barry M. Piecewicz of Merrimac, MA,
two brothers Allan C. Carpenter and his wife Barbara of Amherst, MA G. Parker
Carpenter and his wife Joyce of W. Yarmouth, MA, 4 grandchildren Ashley and
Brody Malloy, Cameron and Charles Piecewicz and several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Mary Jean Burr.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Memorial Service Saturday
at 11 a.m at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Newburyport.
Calling hours at the F.S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home 14 Independent St.
Rowley
Will be Friday evening 5-8.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack
Valley Hospice 360 Merrimack St. Blg 9 Lawrence, MA 01843.
Gladys S. (Peck) Perkins
March 22, 2007
Mrs. Gladys S. (Peck) Perkins, 88, formerly of Haverhill,
died Thursday at her residence in Florida.
She was born in Haverhill on Oct. 14, 1918, daughter of the late Nathaniel L.
and Elsie M. (Toshack) Peck.
She was educated in the Haverhill schools and lived in Haverhill most of her
life. She was employed by Broadway Caterers for 13 years prior to her
retirement.
She was the wife of the late Donald C. Perkins and is survived by her sons
Ernest D. Perkins of Brentwood, NH, Donald C. Perkins of Winterhaven, FL,
Melvin G. Perkins of Haverhill, and Danny L. Perkins of Kingston, NH,
daughters Betty A. and her husband Richard Ela of Mt. Vernon, NH, Ella Mae
and her husband Jerry Murphy of Poughkeepsie, NY, Marjorie P. and her husband
Paul Marquis of Danvers, MA, and Sandra E. and her husband Joseph “Bud”
Girard of St. Cloud, FL, sister Margaret E. Davichik of Hampton, NH, 16 grandchildren,
17 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Earl N. Peck, Eva M. Neily, Melvin R.
Peck, Charles L. Peck, Edson L. Peck, and Howard Peck.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Tuesday at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at All Saints Church,
Haverhill. Burial will be in the Hillside Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Vitas Hospice, 5151 Adanson #200,
Orlando, FL, 32804, or to the American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd.
Weston, MA, 02493.
Dwiba “Debbbie” (Kady) Sampson
March 20, 2007
Dwiba “Debbie” (Kady) Sampson,83 of Haverhill,
died Tuesday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, after a short illness
She was born April 25 1924 in Lawrence Ma. Daughter of George and Martha
(Skaff) Kady.
Mrs. Sampson was educated in the Boston school system and graduated from
Boston Girl’s High in 1942. Her family moved to Haverhill upon her
graduation where she resided in the Bradley Brook area. She received a
secretarial degree from MacIntosh Business College in 1950. She worked for
Western Electric Co. and was an Accounting Technician for the Internal
Revenue Service in Andover for 23 years.
Mrs Sampson enjoyed cooking and was quite accomplished at knitting and
crocheting and especially enjoyed knitting for her grandchildren. Her
grandchildren were the light of her life. Her youngest grandchild Sydney Jo
is undergoing treatment for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia at the Jimmy Fund in
Boston. It is for this reason that in lieu of flowers she requested that donations
be made in her memory to Sydney Jo’s Hope Chest,
Haverhill Bank, c/o Tricia St. Cyr, 180 Merrimack Street, Haverhill MA; a
non- profit that has been set up to raise funds for the research of childhood
cancer.
Predeceased by her husband Leonard F. Sampson. She is Survived by her
daughter Leslie-Jo Sampson Barrette and her Husband Denis R. Barrette, three
grandchildren, Kerry-Lee Sampson, 20, Zachery Sampson 19, and Sydney Jo
Barrette 4, her sister in-law Mrs. Leslie (Ann) Sampson of Bradford and her nephew
Blaine Sampson.
At her request, funeral services and burial in the Maplewood North Parish
Cemetery, will be private. Calling hours to offer condolences to the family
is extended to family and friends at their home, 93 Chestnut Street,
Haverhill MA on Thursday March 22, 2007 from 5-9.
Mildred E. (Archibald) Moran
March 20, 2007
Mrs. Mildred E. (Archibald) Moran, 86, of Haverhill, died
Tuesday morning at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, March 21, 1920, daughter of the late Fred N. and
Carrie B. (Parker) Archibald.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Moran graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1938. She later attended Pierce Secretarial School.
For over 13 years she was employed as the Assistant Manager in the Food
Service Dept. at the former Bradford College.
Mrs. Moran was a member of the First Church of Christ, Bradford, and enjoyed
knitting and crocheting.
She was the wife of the late James H. Moran, Jr., who died in 1994 and her
survivors include 3 sons, William J. Moran of FL, John E. Moran of Andover,
Fred G. and his wife Sandra Moran of Manchester, NH, 5 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Saturday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral
Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford.
Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the BRADFORD Funeral home will be Friday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Massachusetts Commission for
the Blind, 48 Boylston St., Boston, MA 02116, or, American Cancer Society, 9
Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493.
Phillippe L. Daigneault
March 19, 2007
Phillippe L. Daigneault, 53,
a lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away unexpectedly on Monday at the
Lahey Clinic in Burlington.
He was born in Haverhill on Feb. 24, 1954, son of the late Alfred W. and June
J. (Hitchcock) Daigneault.
He graduated from Haverhill Trade School and was employed in the Tanning
industry for over 24 years in Haverhill, Newburyport, Lynn, and Beverly. Phil
was currently employed at Scandia Plastics in Plaistow for the past 12 years.
He was a member of All Saints Church in Haverhill, was a Troop Leader of the
Boys Scouts Troop 27 at All Saints Church, and was a member of the Order of
the Arrow.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years Marie (Bergmann) Daigneault, sons
Stephen J. Daigneault, Donald C. Leighton, and Jonathan J. Stacey all of
Haverhill, daughters Shannon L. and her husband Mitchell Harvey of Palmyra,
ME, Paula A. Daigneault of West Boylston, MA, Jessica L. Bergmann, Vanessa A.
Bergmann, Grace B. and her husband Michael Cordeiro, and Trisha M. Leighton
all of Haverhill, sister Doris Taurasi of Pittsfield, NH, grandchildren
Jasarah A. Paquette, Phillip M. Harvey, Michael J. Cordeiro, and Logann J.
Hatin, a niece Linda Ouellette, a nephew Joseph Taurasi, and a great nephew
Sean Ouellette.
He was also the father of the late Phillippe L. Daigneault, Jr.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Friday from 5-8 pm.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Saturday 8:00 from the Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 in All
Saints Church, Haverhill. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery,
Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice House,
360 Merrimack St. Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843, or to Boy Scouts of America
Troop 27, c/o All Saints Church, 120 Bellevue Ave. Haverhill, MA, 01832.
Edward Knowlton Morris
March 19, 2007
Mr. Edward Knowlton
Morris 85 of Haverhill, died Monday evening at Penacook Place.
He was born in Nova Scotia, July 8, 1921 son of the late Bliss and Hilda
(Allen) Morris.
at an early age his family moved to Marblehead MA, where he earned his first
income as a young boy on the shores of Marblehead repairing fishermen’s
nets, a trade taught to him by the local fishermen. His family later settled
in Lynn.
He had a love of the sea and ships and joined the Merchant Marines where he
learned his lifetime trade of becoming a steam engineer and served during
WWII. He also enjoyed knowledge of History, Science and world events. He was
a member of the Crescent Yacht Club and like boats, sailing and fishing.
His survivors include his wife Helen (Fitzgerald) Morris , a sister Shirley
Morrow of Arkansas, a brother Richard Morris of Florida, Sons William Morris
of Florida, Edward (Skip) Morris and his wife Sharon of Pembroke, NH Gary
Morris of Byfield, Bruce Morris of Amesbury, Brian and his wife Janice Morris
of Methuen daughters Carole Rodriquez of Pawtucket Ri Sharon (Morris) Litwin
and her husband Tom of Haverhill and many Grandchildren Great Grandchildren
and nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So.
Main St. Bradford will be Friday morning from 10-12, followed by a Funeral
Service at 12 at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead.
Dorothy L. (Mooers) Kelloway
March 18, 2007
Mrs. Dorothy L. (Mooers)
Kelloway, 90 of Haverhill, died Sunday morning at the Hannah Duston
Healthcare Center in Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, Dec. 18, 1916, daughter of the late George W. and
Alice P. (Johnson) Mooers.
Educated in Haverhill School System Mrs. Kelloway graduated from Haverhill
High School, Class of l934.
For over 22 years she was employed in the payroll department at the former
Western Electric until her retirement in l978.
After her retirement she moved to DeBary , Fl where she resided for 22 years.
While in Florida she volunteered at local hospitals and schools for the blind
Mrs. Kelloway enjoyed knitting and travel.
She was the wife of the late William A. McDonald who died in l970 and the
late Matthew B. Kelloway who died in 2001, and mother of the late William
McDonald. Her survivors include 2 sons. Robert A. and his wife Dawn McDonald
of Groveland, Bernard A. and his wife Donna McDonald of Kingston, NH 3 stepchildren
Harry Kelloway of Beverly Hill. Fl Sandra Vavarious of Bradenton, Fl, Nancy
Pelletier of Plainville, MA, 9 Grandchildren 17 Great Grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Graveside Service Fri at
11 am in Linwood Cemetery.
At her request there will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Hannah Duston Activities Fund,
126 Monument St. Haverhill, MA 01830.
William K. Cotton
March 18, 2007
Mr. William K. Cotton,
72, of Haverhill, died Sunday afternoon at his home.
He was born in Haverhill, August 2, 1934, son of the late Norman and Thelma
(Moore) Cotton.
Mr. Cotton was educated in the Groveland school system and graduated from
Groveland High School, class of 1952.
He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War, earning the rank
of RD3.
For over 30 years, until his retirement in 1990, he was employed as a
journeyman Cable man for New England Telephone.
Mr. Cotton was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, and enjoyed
hunting, fishing and restoring Antique cars.
His survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ruth (Paquin) Cotton of
Haverhill, 2 sons, Jim and his wife Jean Cotton of Hampton Falls, NH, Dan
Cotton of N. Hampton, NH, 2 brothers, Vern and Keith Cotton both of
Groveland, a sister, Cheryl Kelly of Shoreham, NY, 5 grandchildren, Jonathan,
Bradley, Amy, Michael and Billy Cotton, as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home,
106 Summer ST., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St.,
Haverhill, MA 01830, or, American Cancer Society, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA
02493.
Alexander Bernard McNulty
March 16, 2007
Alexander Bernard McNulty, 6, of Haverhill passed away
unexpectedly on Thursday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
He was born in Boston, June 28, 2000, son of Matthew and Janice (Jarvis)
McNulty of Haverhill.
Alexander attended kindergarten at the Tilton School, Haverhill.
Besides his parents his survivors include his identical twin brother,
Christopher J. McNulty, a sister, Catherine N. McNulty both of Haverhill, his
paternal grandparents, John M. and Jessie S. (Kurcewicz) McNulty of Boxford,
maternal grandparents, Frederick M. Jarvis, Sr. of Winthrop and the late
Catherine Jarvis, paternal great grandfather Joseph Kurcewicz as well as
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Tuesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Heart’s
Church, Bradford. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Monday from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Moody School Preschool Playground
Fund, 59 Margin St., Haverhill, MA 01832.
Arthur J. “Vito” Safran
March 16, 2007
Mr. Arthur J. “Vito” Safran, 69, of Amesbury and
formerly of Haverhill, died Friday morning at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill, August 15, 1937, son of the late Henry and Lena
(Dodier) Safran.
Arthur attended the Opportunity Workshop, Newburyport. He enjoyed music,
black and white westerns, and traveling to the White Mountains where he
stayed in the penthouse.
His survivors include his 5 brothers, Kenneth Safran, David Safran, Allan
Safran all of Haverhill, Louis Safran of Falmouth, and Steven Safran of
Groveland, 3 sisters, Carol A. Melanfant of North Carolina, Brenda Morin of
Haverhill and Ruth Franscone of Haverhill, his close friends at Turning
Point, David, Stephen, Richard, Theresa, Hannah, Christian and Jayne.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Graveside
Service Monday afternoon at 12:15 in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Graveside Service from 11:00 to 12:00
noon on Monday at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.,
Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Turning Point Christmas Fund, PO
Box, 548, Newburyport, MA 01950.
Audrey (Wilson) Sapienza
March 12, 2007
Mrs. Audrey (Wilson)
Sapienza, 75, of Bradford, died Monday morning after a courageous six-year
battle with breast cancer.
She was born in Lawrence, Nov. 20, 1931, daughter of the late Robert and
Alice (Cairns) Wilson.
Educated in the Lawrence school system and graduated from Lawrence High
School, class of 1949. Mrs. Sapienza moved to Bradford in 1960.
She was the wife of the late Tony Sapienza, who passed away in March 1987,
after setting the American Masters record in the 3000-meter race at Brown
University. Audrey traveled all over the world following her husband’s
running career.
From 1969 to 1979, she was employed in the housekeeping department at the
former Bradford College. More recently, from 1980 to 1986, she was employed
in the Purchasing Department for the City of Haverhill. She retired in 1986
to care for her young grandchildren.
Her five grandchildren were her pride and joy as she followed all of their
accomplishments.
Audrey was a member of Sacred Heart’s Church, Bradford, and the Merrimac
Widow/Widower Group.
Her survivors include 3 daughters, Toni (Sapienza) Donais and her husband
Mark of Bradford, Karen Sapienza and ME Oneal of Haverhill, Joy (Sapienza)
Kessler and her husband Keith of Andover, a sister, Roberta (Wilson) Fili and
her husband Philip of Salem, NH, 5 grandchildren, Melissa, Jenn and Chris
Donais of Bradford, David and Julie Kessler of Andover, a niece and two
nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Thursday
morning at 8:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00 in Sacred Heart’s
Church, Bradford.
Calling hours at Farmer & Sons in Bradford will be Wednesday afternoon
and evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Tony
Sapienza Memorial Math Scholarship, c/o The Haverhill Bank, 163 So. Main St.,
Bradford, MA 01835.
Theresa R. Comeau
March 12, 2007
Theresa R. (Pompa) Comeau, a
lifelong Haverhill resident, passed away at the Wingate at Haverhill Nursing
Home at the age of 97. She was born on March 7, 1910, the eldest daughter of
Joseph and Orsola Pompa of Revere Avenue.
She was married for over 50 years to John Louis Comeau, who predeceased her,
and she lived on Kingsbury Avenue in Bradford for all of that time. Mrs.
Comeau participated in many local cultural and civic organizations including
being part of the founding group at the Haverhill Women’s City Club and
the Haverhill Arts and Crafts Society. She was a lifelong member of the
American Legion Auxiliary and the Bradford Grange.
Mrs. Comeau was a parishioner at Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford and a
member of the Rosary Society for many years.
She is survived by two of her sisters, Mrs. Anna Gambino of Haverhill and
Mrs. Agnes Lauretta of Dorchester, as well her son Charles R. Comeau and his
wife Suzanne, OF Amelia FL, three grandchildren, and four great
grandchildren
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Thursday at 11
a.m from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill,
followed by a Funeral Mass as 12 noon in Sacred Hearts Church.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Wednesday 4-7.
Burial will be in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery.
John Beauvais
March 5, 2007
Mr. John Beauvais, 72, formerly of 25 Washington Square,
Haverhill, died Monday at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, March 18, 1934, son of the late Avon J. and Ruth E.
(Connell) Beauvais.
Mr. Beauvais was educated in the Merrimac school system and graduated from
Merrimac High.
An avid NASCAR and Red Sox fan, Mr. Beauvais was a racetrack driver at the
former Pines Speedway.
He was employed as a truck driver for various companies including Smith Grain
and Coal. More recently he was employed as a mechanic, for 15 years, at
Brandy Brow.
He was a member of the ELKS, Crescent Yacht Club and Plaistow Fish and Game.
Mr. Beauvais was the husband of the late Alice M. (Hull) Beauvais who died in
2004 and his survivors include 5 daughters, Jacqueline Spencer of Nashua, NH,
Carolyn Rocha of Quincy, Margaret and her husband Allen Pajak of Fremont, NH,
Elaine Cook of CA, Judith and her husband Barry Hargraves of FL, 5 sons, Richard
Cook of Kingston, NH, Charles and his wife Rose Cook of Kingston, NH, John
and his wife Margaret Cook of Danville, NH, Joseph Cook of Amesbury, David
Cook of Hawaii, a sister, Evelyn and her husband Richard Germain of Merrimac,
25 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren among whom is Juan Pablo Barrera,
Jr., as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Thursday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Calling hours will precede the Funeral Service from 4:00 to 6:45 p.m. at the
Funeral Home.
Spring burial will be in Walnut Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Penacook Place Patient Activity
Fund, 150 Water St., Haverhill, MA 01830.
Mary F. (Kennedy) Ciarletta
March 3, 2007
Mrs. Mary F. (Kennedy) Ciarletta, 84, of Haverhill died
Saturday at the Life Care of Merrimack Valley Nursing Center in N. Billerica.
She was born in Groveland on Aug. 14, 1922, daughter of the late Edward F.
and Madeline (Dorgan) Kennedy.
She was a graduate of Groveland High School, Class of 1940. Mary was employed
at various shoe factories including Lincoln Shoe. She later was employed at
the former Hale Hospital for over 30 years.
Mrs. Ciarletta was a former member of St. Patrick’s Church in So.
Groveland before moving to Haverhill in 1991, where she attended St. John the
Baptist Church.
She was the wife of the late Michael J. Ciarletta, and is survived by her son
Michael J. Ciarletta and his wife Agnes B. of Chelmsford, her brother Edward
F. Kennedy, Jr. of Atkinson, 2 grandchildren Kristen M. Ciarletta and
Nicholas R. Ciarletta both of Chelmsford, as well as several nieces, nephews
and cousins.
She was also the sister of the late Agnes M. Simonds.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Wednesday at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St. Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 at St. John the Baptist
Church in Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday from 4-7 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 311
Arsenal St. Watertown, MA, 02472.
Mary (Gould) Dudley
March 2, 2007
Mary (Gould) Dudley, 95, of Haverhill, died Friday March
2, 2007 at Penacook Place Nursing Home in Haverhill.
Mary was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia on May 29, 1911. Arriving in 1622, her
family was one of the earliest to settle in Nova Scotia. The daughter of the
late Walter and Catherine (Blanch) Gould, Mary was the oldest of seven
children; she had six younger brothers, of whom she was the last survivor.
Mary graduated from St. Charles Academy and worked for many years in the
drafting department of the Canada Car and Foundry in Amherst, Nova Scotia
where she was involved in building aircrafts for the Canadian Air Force
during WWII. She met her husband the late Eugene C. Dudley of Haverhill and
moved to the United States in 1943.
Mary was a steadfast, loving and beloved wife, mother and grandmother. A
woman of taste, refinement and the highest principles, she made her home and
family the center of her universe. Mary was a talented artist and passed this
artistic talent on to her children and grandchildren. Mary enjoyed
decorating, creative needle work, sewing, cooking, music, and writing, and
looked forward to returning to Nova Scotia each summer.
Mary’s deep religious faith sustained her throughout her life and
enabled her to meet challenges with courage and dignity. She was a faithful
member of St. James Parish for over sixty years.
Her children and grandchildren were inspired by her lively
intellect and love of history; even well into her nineties, she enjoyed
challenging games of trivia with her family. Through her support and
encouragement, they all acquired the educational and personal accomplishment
that she so admired.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Patricia A Twombly, and her husband
Milton of Haverhill, and Sharon D. Sullivan of Haverhill. She is also
survived by four grandchildren Kathryn Wert of Haverhill, Andrew and Jeffrey
Sullivan of Haverhill and Erica Sullivan Tarasuk of Connecticut, along with
several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. will
be Monday from 4-7 pm.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Tuesday at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, followed by a
Funeral Mass at 11:00 in St. James Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will
follow in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Penacook Place Employee Fund,
150 Water St. Haverhill, MA, 01830, or to Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Joan L. (Driscoll) Michaud
March 2, 2007
Joan L. (Driscoll) Michaud, 69, was born into eternal life
on Friday after a long battle with leukemia.
Joan was born on January 9, 1938 to Joseph E. and Florence A. (Gosselin)
Driscoll. She was a lifelong resident of Haverhill. She graduated from St
James High School and was a member of All Saints Parish. She retired from the
former A T & T as an operator and office manager but her life’s
vocation was her family. Her greatest work was as wife, other, daughter,
sister and friend.
She enjoyed square dancing with her husband in her early years, travel and
camping. Her main interests always centered around her family and their
comfort. She touched the lives of everyone that she came in contact with her
compassionate and living personality and was the most generous person you
would ever meet.
She opened her heart and home to everyone and sponsored high school students
from other countries. Two returned to stay with Joan and her family while
they attended and graduated from college.
She was the wife of Roland R Michaud. They were a loving and devoted couple
for more than 50 years. Together they built a strong and caring family home,
not only for their children but also all their grandchildren. Everyone was
welcomed at Joan’s house, whether it be for a visit, a meal, advice, a
laugh or a hug. Many nights were spent around “Gramie’s table”
where help was dispensed on homework or advice given on life’s problems.
Her strong spirit will live on in the hearts of her children and their
families, Joseph Michaud and his wife Carol (Favara), their daughters Tracey
Michaud and Kristina Raymond and their children Desiree, Samantha and Autumn;
Kevin Michaud and his companion Kathy Pylrinos and his two children Nicole
and Kevin Jr.; Daniel Michaud and his wife Dora (Merrill) and their children
Joshua, Shauna and Daniel; Rockette (Michaud) Sheehy and her husband
Christopher and their children Meaghan, Katrina, Christopher, Brandon and
Corey.
She will be lovingly remembered by her brother Kenneth Driscoll and his wife
Margaret (Maggie); her sisters-in-law Joanne (Slyes) Driscoll; Jeanne
(Michaud) Donovan and husband Thomas, Annette (Michaud) Vedrani and her
husband Robert, Pauline (Michaud) Lawler and her husband Richard and also
many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was pre-deceased by her brother Richard and Daniel Driscoll.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Monday morning
at 10 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. in All Saints Church,
Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday 4-7 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital, 501 St Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Melvin A. Sherman
February 28, 2007
Mr. Melvin A. Sherman
91 of Peabody, died Wednesday at Massachusetts General Hospital.
He was born in New York City, Nov 10, 1915, son of the late Harry and Minnie
(Sonnenblick) Sherman.
At an early age, his family moved to New Jersey where he attended Grammar
School. He later relocated back to New York City where he was a Graduate of
the local High School and later attended City College. While in New York he
was a member of the Rego Park Temple
During World War II he served in the United States Army in the Fiji Islands
with an anti aircraft division, where he attained the rank of Sergeant.
After the war, with his brothers he began the Sherman Brothers Embroidery and
Lace Co in New York City until his retirement in l985.
After retiring he relocated to Boca Raton Fl until moving to Peabody in 2003.
He was married to the late Roslyn (Keizer) Sherman who died in 2003 and his
survivors include a son Stephen D and his wife Sharon Sherman of San Diego
CA. a daughter Linda S. and her husband Gary M. Karelis of Newburyport, two
grandchildren Jeremy and Ashley Karelis and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Sunday morning
at 11 am at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill. Burial will be in the Children Of Israel Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9
Riverside Rd. Weston, MA, 02493.
Lena (Gaden) Zaines Belrick
February 27, 2007
Mrs. Lena (Gaden) Zaines Belrick, 98 of No. Andover, and
formerly Haverhill, died Tuesday at The Prescott House.
She was born in Lawrence March 26, 1908, daughter of the late John and Julia
(Polukonis) Gaden.
Lena was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, and prior to her
retirement had been employed in the local shoe industry.
She was the wife of the late Charles Zaines and the late Anthony V. Belrick,
and her survivors include several cousins.
Lena was also the sister of the late William Gaden
At her request, Funeral Services were private with burial was in the
Lithuanian Cemetery, Haverhill.
Donald Page
February 21, 2007
Mr. Donald Richard Page, 42, of Haverhill died Feb. 21st,
at his residence in Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill on September 21, 1964, son of the late Arthur L. and
Marjorie (Dusombre) Page.
He was a graduate of Whittier Regional Vocation Technical High School, Class
of 1984, and was employed for several years at Holy Family Hospital in
Methuen.
He is survived by his brothers Arthur L. Page of Haverhill, Joseph Anderson
of SC, Kenneth Chadwick, Jr. of MA, and Gary Page, sister Betty Hartford of
NH, foster siblings, Dennis DeOme and his wife Lucy of Haverhill, Dorri Hannon
of Haverhill, Daniel DeOme of Oklahoma City, OK, and Darlene Beaureguard of
Ocala, FL, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Friday at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
An hour of visitation will precede the service from 10-11 am at the Funeral
Home.
Mary E. (Lawlor) Donovan
February 17, 2007
Mrs. Mary E. (Lawlor) Donovan, 85 of Haverhill, died
Saturday at Wingate at Haverhill.
She was born in Medford, Oct 17, 1921, daughter of the late John C. and Mary
(Kavangh) Lawlor, and was educated at the Chevris School in Medford.
Mrs. Donovan was a veteran of WWII and served in the United States Army. She
was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good
Conduct Medal and the WAAC Service Ribbon
In l947 she came to Bradford, and raised her family.
She was a member of Sacred Hearts Church, the American Legion and the VFW
Lorraine Post # 29 Auxiliary of Haverhill.
She was married to the late Martin Donovan and her survivors include, two
daughters Kathleen and her husband Rick Cote of Cape Coral FL, Therese
Donovan of Salisbury a sister Helen Rideout of Medford, 3
Grandchildren,Suzanne LeMay, Lynn Buck, and Michael Richard, 2 Great
Grandchildren, Noah Buck and Camryn Richard, and several nieces and nephews.
She was also he sister of the late John Lawlor.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Wednesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So.
Main St. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts
Church.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Tuesday 5-8 pm.
Evelyne L. (Rosengard) Segal
February 17, 2007
Mrs. Evelyne L. (Rosengard) Segal, 96 of Haverhill, died
Saturday at Penacook Place.
She was born in Haverhill,Aug 9, 1910, daughter of the late Charles and
Fannie Rosengard, was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and was a
graduate of Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed at the former Newman’s
Children’s Shop, and Grad’s Women Specialty Shop in downtown
Haverhill, and later devoted her life to her family, children and
grandchildren.
Mrs. Segal and her husband were charter members of Temple Emanu-El of
Haverhill, and she was a member of the Council of Jewish Women.
Evelyne was married for over 50 years to the late Charles Segal who died in
l986, and her survivors include a son Richard B. and his wife Sheila Segal of
Andover, a daughter Jane D. and her husband Edward F. Weiner of Atkinson, NH
5 Grandchildren 1 Great Grandchild and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Monday morning
at 11 a.m at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
Burial will be in the Children of Israel Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Penacook Place Employee Fund
150 Water St. Haverhill MA 01830, or Beacon Hospice, 350 Main St. Haverhill
MA 01830.
A memorial observance will be held at the home of her daughter through Monday
evening.
Suzanne K. (Doucette) Sirski
February 16, 2007
Mrs. Suzanne K. (Doucette)
Sirski, 35 of Haverhill, died Friday at Mass. General Hospital.
She was born in Haverhill, Oct 26, 1971 Daughter of Richard Doucette of
Newburyport, and Cynthia Mullet of Plain City Ohio.
At an early age Suzanne’s family moved to Newburyport, where she
attended the Newburyport Public Grammar Schools. They later moved to Weymouth
where she was a graduate of Weymouth High School.
Prior to moving to Haverhill in l992, Suzanne had also resided in Hingham.
She was employed at the Health and Diet Food Center in Haverhill and recently
had graduated from Northern Essex Community College with honors in Graphic
Design.
Suzanne was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in
Haverhill.
Beside her parents, her survivors include here husband of 14 years. Benjamin
J. Sirski of Haverhill, two daughters Taylor Briana, and Autumn Brook Sirski,
both of Haverhill two brothers Richard and his wife Kelly Doucette of
Chicago, IL, Brian and his wife Sherry Doucette of Ohio, a sister Danielle
Doucette of Michigan, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a reading at Kingdom Hall
of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Haverhill on Saturday Feb. 24th at 2
o’clock.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Wednesday evening from 6-9.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s
Witnesses, 410 Water St. Haverhill MA 01830.
Rubin Schwartzstein
February 15, 2007
Mr. Rubin Schwartzstein, 95,
of No. Andover, died Thursday at the Meadows.
He was born in Brooklyn NY, Nov 13, 1911, son of the late Max and Rebecca
(Bernard) Schwartzstein.
Mr. Schwartzstein attended Pace College in New York City. He was an
accountant in New York for a short time before marrying the late Blanche Cohn
and moving to Princeton, New Jersey where he continued his career with Gallup
and Robinson, the polling organization and as vice president and head
accountant for the construction-consulting firm of Wood and Tower..
While in Princeton, Rubin and Blanche were founding members of the Jewish
Center. Rubin served on the Jewish Center Board as well as numerous other
religious and non-religious community service organizations. He was the long
time treasurer for the local Untied Jewish Appeal, and served as annual fund
raising chair in 1954-55 with Albert Einstein as honorary chair.
Rubin and Blanche moved to Edgewood in North Andover 10 years ago where his
beloved wife Blanche preceded him in death in March of 2000.
He is lovingly survived by a daughter, Rhoda and her husband John L. Dwight
of Andover, MA; a son Alan (Laurie) Schwartzstein of Oregon, Wisconsin; 5
grandchildren John and Jeffrey Dwight, Daniel, Anna, and Emily Schwartzstein,
and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Graveside Service at the
Temple Emanuel Cemetery, Mt Vernon St, South Lawrence on Sunday morning at 11
a.m. Following that, a memorial observance will be held at Edgewood in No.
Andover at 12 noon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be to Research to Prevent
Blindness, 645 Madison Ave., Floor 21, New York, NY 10022 or Temple Emanuel,
7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover, MA 01810.
Robert Leith Bartlett
February 14, 2007
Robert Leith Bartlett, 78 of Haverhill, died Feb 14 at the
Kaplan Hospice Center in Danvers.
He was born in Haverhill, March 30, 1928, son of the late Bernard T. and
Helen (Leith) Bartlett. He was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and a
graduate of Haverhill Trade School.
Bob served in the United States Army in Germany and attained the rank of Sgt.
For many years he worked as a grower with his family business Rosemont
Greenhouse, and was a floral designer for Leith’s Flower Shop. Bob also
was employed at Elmwood Cemetery in Bradford.
Bob was a member of the American Legion Carl Davis Post of Plaistow, NH.
His survivors include his wife of 56 years Barbara J. (Hefferan) Bartlett of
Haverhill, a son Robert M. and his wife Linda J. Bartlett of Haverhill, a
daughter Linda J. and her husband Thomas M. Montibello of Haverhill, a
brother William and his wife Joan Bartlett of Plaistow, a sister Elaine David
of Hampstead, NH, a sister in law Nancy Bartlett of Hampstead, NH, 4
Grandchildren Marcy, and Rebecca Bartlett, Lacey and Justin Montibello and
several nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late John “Jake” Bartlett.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Saturday morning from 10-12 followed by a Memorial Service
at 12 noon at the Funeral Home.
Burial in the Maplewood North Parish Cemetery will be at the convenience of
the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Hospice of the North Shore, 10 Elm
St. Danvers, MA, 01923.
Paramarze Asadoorian
February 13, 2007
Mr. Paramarze Asadoorian, 75, of Haverhill, died Tuesday
morning at the Hannah Duston Healthcare, Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, April 29, 1931, son of the late John and Marian
(Kachanian) Asadoorian.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Asadoorian served in the United
States Army as a helicopter mechanic stationed in Germany.
For over 30 years he was employed as an inspector for Western Electric until
his retirement.
An avid sports fan he enjoyed following the Red Sox and Patriots.
He is survived by a brother, Charles Asadoorian of Haverhill and several
cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Friday
morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer St.,
Haverhill. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 9
Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493.
Eugene Maury Brindis
February 12, 2007
Mr. Eugene Maury Brindis, 91,
of Palm Harbor, FL, died Monday, Feb. 12, at his residence.
He was born in Milwaukee, WI, on Feb 23, 1915, son of the late Nathan and
Jennie (Fiman) Brindis.
He was raised in Haverhill and graduated from Haverhill High School at the
age of 17. He attended Marquette University in Milwaukee, and Boston
University.
During the war he made leggings for soldiers, and later founded the Laconia
Shoe Company in 1937, in Laconia, NH, becoming the family business, with his
brothers-in-law joining him. He had factories in Laconia, NH, Lowell, MA, and
Sanford, ME.
He ran the factories for 43 years, until he retired, in 1980. In 1983, he
followed his daughter and grandchildren to Florida, where he lived for 24
years.
He was president and director of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation of NH,
treasurer and trustee temple B'nail Israil in Laconia, chairman of the board
of trustees at Lakes Region General Hospital, chairman of the board of
trustees, Fleet Bank in NH, president and founder of Laconia Shoe Company,
Inc. from 1937-1977, chairman of the board and treasurer from 1977-1981,
Paris Shoe Company, Inc. in Lowell MA, treasurer from 1948-1981, Morton Shoe
Company, Inc., Boston, senior vice-president from 1969-1981, director and
member executive committee from 1969-1981.
He was a family man first and foremost, greatly admired by business partners,
suppliers, and extended family for his love, integrity and loyalty.
He is survived by his daughter, Tina Gordon, his son-in-law, Manuel Gordon,
of Palm Harbor, FL, his grandchildren, Brian and Jade Gordon of Vancouver,
BC, Matthew and Mary Gordon, of Tampa, FL, Jenny and Shawn Whiteside, of
Rochester, NY, and great grandsons, Shane Whiteside of Rochester, NY, and
Blake O’Connor of Tampa, FL, nieces and nephews, Bob and Joyce Selig,
Steve and Jeanie Selig, Peggy Selig, and Jeffrey and Dominique Howard, his
many great nieces and nephews, and great great nieces and nephews. He will be
missed.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Thursday at 2:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Children of Israel Cemetery,
Haverhill.
F. Kathleen “K” Bailie
February 11, 2007
Miss. F. Kathleen “K” Bailie, 93, of Haverhill
died Sunday morning at the Baker Katz Nursing Home in Haverhill.
She was born on October 1, 1913 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, daughter of the
late John C. and Florence (Hardstaff) Bailie.
She was a former clerk at Ginn the Florist for over 40 years and was a member
of Trinity Episcopal Church in Haverhill, as well as the St. Margaret’s
Women’s Guild.
She was the sister of the late Dorothea Carrier, who died in 1995 and is
survived by a niece Sandra K. Parsons of Woodstock, GA and a nephew John R.
Campbell of Seabrook, NH.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Tuesday at 10:00 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White St. Haverhill. Burial
will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
There will be no calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Trinity
Episcopal Church, 26 White St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Veronica V. (Kelly) Lambert
February 10, 2007
Mrs. Veronica V. (Kelly) Lambert, 90, a lifelong resident
of Groveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday Feb. 10th, with her family
by her side at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill.
She was born in Groveland on Sept. 12, 1916, daughter of the late Michael J.
and Catherine (Noonan) Kelly.
Mrs. Lambert attended Groveland schools and worked at various jobs including
map making during WWII in Washington, DC, First National Grocery, Cannon’s
Market and Chesterton’s of Groveland.
Mrs. Lambert was a lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Church in So.
Groveland. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was
involved in Groveland baseball for many years with her husband and loved
playing cards with family and friends. Her greatest pleasure was spending
time with children and grandchildren.
She was the wife of the late Rudolph J. Lambert, who died in 1988 and is
survived by her 3 sons Alfred A. and his wife Sandra of Groveland, John J.
and his wife Nancy of Saco, ME, and Kevin C. and his wife Ginny of Franklin,
NC, daughters Elaine M. Holroyd of Nashua, NH, Virginia A. and her husband
Joseph Dion, of West Ossipee, NH, Barbara A. Praiano of Haverhill, Mary M.
and her husband Joseph Consoli of Danbury, CT, and Veronica V. Greene and
Shawn Savage of Groveland, 20 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, as well
as several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her loving
sister Agnes Kelly, with whom she resided of Groveland, and her brother Leo
D. Kelly and his wife Alice of Elizabeth City, NC.
She was predeceased by her sister Mary Devery, and her brothers, Michael,
John and Clement Kelly.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So.
Main St. Bradford will be Tuesday from 4-7 pm.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Wednesday at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home
followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 at St. Patrick’s Church, So.
Groveland. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Norris Cotton Cancer Center,
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH,
03756.
Hariklea (Karantonis) Scumniotales
February 8, 2007
Mrs. Hariklea (Karantonis) Scumniotales, 98, a 68 year
resident of Haverhill, died Thursday at the Hellenic Nursing & Rehab
Center in Canton.
She was born in Mytilene, Greece on May 1, 1908 and moved to Haverhill in
1917. She worked with her late husband at his company Grand Novelty in
Haverhill for several years.
Mrs. Scumniotales was a member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in
Haverhill and the Philoptohos Society at the Church.
She was the wife of the late Christos Scumniotales and mother of the late
Peter Scumniotales.
She is survived by her loving family, daughter Kaliope Malliaroudakis of
Canton, sister Alkmene Kataxinos of Haverhill, grandchildren Chris
Scumniotales and his wife Denise, John Scumniotales and his wife Jackie,
James Scumniotales, George Malliaroudakis and his wife Theodora, and Claire
and her husband Charles Patris, 5 great grandchildren, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be on Sunday from 4-7 pm.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Monday
at 12:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 at the Holy Apostles Church,
Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holy Apostles Church, 154-156
Winter St. Haverhill, MA, 01830, or to the Hellenic Nursing & Rehab
Center, 601 Sherman St. Canton, MA, 02021.
Evelyn M. (Hurteau) Thornton
February 8, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn M. (Hurteau) Thornton, 93, of Haverhill, died
Thursday morning at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, April 25, 1913, daughter of the late Orie J. and
Frances V. (Doughty) Hurteau.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Thornton graduated from
Haverhill High, class of 1931, and the former Haverhill Municipal Hospital
School of Nursing, class of 1934.
She was affiliated at Bellville Hospital, New York City, in the Pediatric
Department, the Charles V. Chapin Hospital, Providence, RI, in the
Communicable Disease Department, and the Mass. Eye & Ear Infirmary.
Mrs. Thornton was involved primarily with private duty nursing in the
Haverhill area.
She was a member of the Haverhill Municipal Nurses Alumni Association,
American Nurses Association and the Massachusetts Nursing Association,
District 4, where she was a former Associate Board Member, the Ladies of
Merrimack College, and volunteered for the Kiwanis Blood Pressure Clinic.
Mrs. Thornton held all of the Offices of the Alumnae she also was a member of
the Inhale-Exhale group of the former Hale Hospital, and summered for many
years at Lake Attitash in Amesbury.
In 1951 Mrs. Thornton established the former Lenox Nursing Home, Bradford,
which she operated for 3 years.
A longtime member of Sacred Heart’s Church, Bradford, she was a member
of the Catholic Daughters of America, a girl scout leader at the Church, and
member of the Greater Haverhill Arts Association.
She was the wife of the late Daniel M. Thornton who died in 1991, and her
survivors include 2 sons, D. Michael Thornton, Jr. and his wife Nancy B. of
E. Kingston, NH, Thomas K. and his wife Gail M. of Hampton, NH, a daughter,
Mary E. Colby of Plaistow, NH, 9 grandchildren, Michael E., Robert S. and
Susan L. Colby, John T. Thornton, Kathleen G. Bennett, Daniel E., David M.
Thornton , Kathryn A. Conrad, and T. Brennan Thornton, 10 great
grandchildren, a sister Eleanor Welch of Haverhill, and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Thornton was also the sister of the late Kenneth H. Hurteau and the
great grandmother of the late John Thornton Conrad.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Monday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred
Hearts Church, Bradford. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery in
Amesbury.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Sunday from 3-6.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm 400
Broadway Route 28, Methuen, MA 01844 or Penacook Place Employee Fund, 150
Water ST. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
David G. Ball
February 6, 2007
Mr. David G. Ball, 64, of Derry, NH, and formerly of
Haverhill, died Tuesday at his residence.
He was born in Ayer, July 18, 1942, son of the late Andrew O. and Florence E.
(Kerr) Ball.
Mr. Ball lived most of his life in Haverhill, and was educated in the
Haverhill school system.
Mr. Ball was employed at the former Hamel Leather and Borden Chemical.
His survivors include 2 sons, David G. Ball, Jr. and his wife Barbara, Robert
W. Ball and his wife Nancy all of Metropolis, IL, 3 step children, David King
of Manchester, NH, Michael King of Haverhill, Debra Thornton of Derry, NH, a
brother, Dennis E. Ball and his wife Jackie of Cape Coral, FL, 3 sisters,
Doris M. Sheys of Methuen, Sandra L. Bergeron and her husband Wayne R. of
Derry, NH, Denise M. Durgin of Haverhill, 9 grandchildren, 2 great
grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mr. Ball was the longtime companion of the late Maryann King.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service
Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106
Summer ST., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be today from 5 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Derry-Salem Home Health &
Hospice, 1E Commons Dr.
, Unit 31, Londonderry
, NH , 03053.
Stanley A. Boucher
February 4, 2007
Mr. Stanley A. Boucher,
84, of Haverhill, died Sunday at his residence.
He was born in Haverhill, March 2, 1922, son of the late Arthur and Josephine
(Lavallee) Boucher.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Boucher graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1940.
During World War II he served in the Army stationed in Hawaii.
He was employed for various architectural firms and computer companies. More
recently he was a clerk at Building 19, Haverhill.
Mr. Boucher was the brother of the late I. Lorraine Senter who died in 1999
and his survivors include a brother, Alvin Boucher of Ashburnham.
Funeral services will be at the convenience of the family and under the
direction of H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral homes, Haverhill & Bradford.
Christine (McComiskie) Stepanian
January 31, 2007
Mrs. Christine (McComiskie) Stepanian, 49, of Groveland,
passed away Wednesday surrounded by her family at the Beth Israel Hospital in
Boston.
She was born in Lawrence, May 16, 1957, daughter of the late Robert and Anne
(Thomson) McComiskie.
Christine was educated in the Pentucket Regional School system and received
her Bachelors Degree in Business from Franklin Pierce College.
For the past 10 years she had been employed as the Transportation Manager for
Parlex Corp. in Methuen.
Christine enjoyed hosting family gatherings for all occasions, her home was
open to all. She also enjoyed traveling, gardening, cooking and golf. Her
dedication to family, kindness of heart and unfailing perseverance were an
inspiration to all who knew her. She was so greatly loved and she will be so
dearly missed.
Her survivors include her husband of 28 years, James S. Stepanian, two
daughters Anne Stepanian and Christine K. Stepanian, all of Groveland, 2
brothers and a sister, Robert and his wife Nancy J. McComiskie of No.
Andover, Anne W. and her husband Jon Howland of Groveland, John and his wife
Jill A. McComiskie of Groveland, aunt, Jeannie Thomson, cousins, Alec and
Ursula Thomson, mother-in-law, Charlotte E. Stepanian, brother and
sister-in-laws Robert and Lori Stepanian, Patricia Jaffarian, Steve and
Stephanie Stepanian, Scott and Coralie Stepanian, as well as nieces and
nephews, Sean, JR, Jen, Michael, and Monica McComiskie, Jaime and Steve Harper,
Megan Belair, Michele Jaffarian, and Joshua Gleason.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Tuesday at
11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Interment will be at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday from 4-8 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Leukemia Society, 495 Old
Connecticut Pass, Suite 220, Framingham, MA, 01710.
Thelma (Salmas) Christopher
January 31, 2007
Mrs. Thelma (Salmas) Christopher, 83, of Haverhill, died
Wednesday afternoon at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, July 23, 1923, daughter of the late Anastas and
Elaine (Mirmigou) Salmas.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, she graduated from Haverhill High,
class of 1941. Mrs. Christopher attended beauty school in Boston.
For over 25 years she was employed as an assembler at AT&T/Western
Electric. She was also a hairdresser at the former Tilly’s Beauty Shop,
Haverhill.
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Apostles, Daughters
of Penelope and the Haverhill Art Association.
She was the former wife of the late Nicholas Christopher and her survivors
include 3 sons, Christos N. and his wife Brenda Christopher of Danville, NH,
Anastes and his wife Donna Christopher of Raymond, NH, Paul M. Christopher of
Haverhill, a brother, James and wife Thelma Salmas of West Palm Beach, FL, 3
sisters, Mary Rallis of Amesbury, Despina and husband Christos Savides of Fairfield,
CT, Angelina and husband Peter Chipouras of Palm Harbor, FL and Dora
Karabetsos of Haverhill, MA, 6 grandchildren, Shelley Roy, Jennifer, Dan,
Paul Jr., Brittany, and Andrew Christopher, 3 great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Monday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 in the Holy Apostles
Greek Orthodox Church, Winter St., Haverhill. Burial will be in Linwood
Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday from 1-4 pm.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Greater Haverhill Art Assoc.
c/o R Brunquell 7 millstone Cr. Andover MA 01810 St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Mildred E. (Bionti) DiBurro
January 29, 2007
Mrs. Mildred E. (Bionti) DiBurro, 98 of Haverhill, died
Monday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
She was born in Brooklyn NY, Jan 10, 1909, daughter of the late Louis and
Maria (Russo) Bionti. At an early age her family relocated to Haverhill where
she attended the Haverhill Public Schools, and was a 1927 Graduate of
Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement Mildred had been employed at Roberts Bakery, the
Margaret Glidden Insurance Company and also was a waitress at DiBurro’s
Restaurant.
Mildred was an active volunteer at the Citizens Center, and was the recipient
of the D. Raymond Taffe Award from the Council on Aging. She was also a
member of Sacred Hearts Church.
She enjoyed knitting and crocheting.
Mildred was married to the late Warren J. DiBurro, and her survivors include
a son William J. and his wife Sandra M. DiBurro of Northwood NH, a daughter
Patricia A. and her husband Joseph A. Simone of Haverhill 4 grandchildren
Joseph A. Simone Jr., Theresa J. Messina, William W. DiBurro, and Michael J.
DiBurro, 9 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Mass Thursday
morning at
10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church.
Calling hours have been omitted and burial will be in St. Patrick’s
Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s
Research Hospital New England Regional Office Three Bridge St. Newton Ma
02458.
Evelyn L. (Greenberg) Dunn
January 29, 2007
Mrs. Evelyn L. (Greenberg) Dunn, 88, of Springfield and
former longtime resident of Haverhill died early Monday morning at the
Redstone Rehab and Nursing Center in East Longmeadow.
She was born in Haverhill on June 29, 1918, daughter of the late John H. and
Grace (Weymouth) Greenberg.
Mrs. Dunn was a graduate of Haverhill High School and was employed as a sales
clerk at the former W.T. Grant Co. on Merrimack St. in Haverhill until her
retirement. While living in Haverhill, she was a member of Temple Emanu-El.
Upon moving to Springfield, she was the former president of Senior Services
at Forest Park as well as starting a lawn bowling team. She was also an
ambassador for the Mass Senior Games.
She was the wife of the late Merton Dunn and is survived by her son Lawrence
W. Dunn and his wife Linda of Longmeadow, MA, sisters Marcia Greenburg and
Ruth Terry both of Springfield, grandchildren Aaron M. Dunn and Jason S. Dunn
both of Longmeadow, nieces Sandra Cousins of Rowley and Susan Terry of
Brooklyn, NY, and a nephew Brian Terry of Weston, CT.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside
service on Tuesday at 1:30 at the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
There will be no memorial observance.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund at Dana-Farber
Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA,
02445-7226, Attn: Contribution Services.
Ramona (Soucy) Fici
January 28, 2007
Mrs. Ramona (Soucy) Fici, 78, of South Carolina and former
longtime Haverhill resident, died January 28, at Trident Hospital, South
Carolina.
She was born in Brentwood, NH, March 23, 1928, daughter of the late Antoine
and Zellie (Desrosier) Soucy.
Educated in the Georgetown school system, Mrs. Fici graduated from Georgetown
High.
After her marriage to the late John Fici who died in 1998, owner of the
former Fici’s Barber Shop, Haverhill, she moved to Haverhill.
Prior to moving to South Carolina in August of 2005, Mrs. Fici resided in
Haverhill for over 50 years.
While in Haverhill she was employed as a Customer Service Supervisor at New
England Telephone for over 35 years.
A devoted wife and mother she was a member of the Sweet Adelines.
Her survivors include a daughter, Paula Fici Miles of Summerville, SC, 2
brothers, Armand Soucy of Georgetown and Roland Soucy of Haverhill as well as
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Tuesday
morning at 9:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 in Sacred
Hearts Church, Bradford.
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Monday afternoon and
evening from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to ALS Massachusetts Chapter, 75
McNeil Way, Suite 310, Dedham, MA 02026.
Gary W. Shelton
January 28, 2007
Mr. Gary W. Shelton,
57, of Bradford, died Sunday evening at his home.
Born in Pontiac, Michigan, Sept. 26, 1949, son of the late Benjamin F. and
Ruth Ann (Ebersole) Shelton.
He graduated from Pontiac Northern High School, class of 1967, and attended
Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan.
Gary was honorably discharged from the Navy.
His wife and grandchildren were his life.
His survivors include his wife of 22 years, Virginia Ann (Small) Shelton of
Bradford, a step-daughter, Ruth and her husband Paul Freitas of Bradford, 3
grandchildren, Eric, Cassandra and Jake Freitas of Bradford, 2 sisters, Linda
and her husband Al Orfale of Georgia, Debra and her husband Jerry Trevillian
of Michigan, 3 nieces, 3 nephews, 2 grandnieces and 5 grandnephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Saturday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to New England Home for Little
Wanderers, 271 Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02115.
William E. Read
January 27, 2007
Mr. William E. Read,
47, of Haverhill, died unexpectedly Saturday evening at the Merrimack Valley
Hospital, Haverhill.
He was born in Jacksonville, NC, March 5, 1959, son of William and
Linda (Burger) Read of Plant City, FL.
He was educated in the Allendale, VA, school system, and served in the United
States Navy for four years.
Mr. Read was employed for over 20 years as a Photo Mass Technician at
Advanced Reproductions, No. Andover, and, more recently, for Joseph’s
Pasta and Gourmet Co., Haverhill.
He loved science, astronomy and gardening.
Besides his parents his survivors include his wife of 15 years, Carol
(Kurzban) Read, a daughter, Colleen Read, 3 sons, Tyler and Max Read, all of
Haverhill and Justin Graham of Lawrence, a sister, Wanda and her husband
Richard Bentley of Lakeview, FL, 2 nieces, Rachel and Vivian Bentley of
Lakeview, FL, his step grandmother, Ava Burger of Huntsville, AL, as well as
several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mr. Read was the grandson of the late Ruth Read, Joe and Vivian Berger, and
Melvin Burger.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Friday evening at 7:15 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill.
Calling hours will precede the Funeral Service from 5 to 7 p.m. at the
funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Barbara (Driscoll) Steinbrecher
January 26, 2007
Mrs. Barbara (Driscoll) Steinbrecher, 72 of Haverhill,
died Friday at the Gordon Living Center in Lextington, MA.
She was born in Boston, Dec. 2, 1934 daughter of the late James and Mary
(Harrington) Driscoll, and was educated in the Saugus Public Schools.
Prior to her retirement in the late l990’s she had been employed as a
book keeper at Moore Temps in Methuen .
Prior to moving to Haverhill in l992, she had resided in No. Andover for over
24 years.
Barbara was a member of Sacred Hearts Church, and enjoyed dancing, crafts and
spending time with her grandchildren.
Her survivors include her husband of 42 years, Charles Steinbrecher of
Haverhill, her children Kathleen and her husband Al Jones of Woburn, Mary and
her husband Joseph Ippolito of Bradford, James and his wife Carmela Addonigio
of Corona, Ca, Margaret Mangano of No. Andover, Charles and his wife Susan M.
Steinbrecher of Sterling, MA, Helen and her husband Scott Hughes of
Haverhill, a brother John Driscoll of No. Carolina, two sisters Rita and her
husband James Durland of Deltona FL. Mary Driscoll of Arlington Ma, 24
Grandchildren 4 Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Barbara was also the mother of the late Michael Addonigio, and the sister of
the late James Driscoll.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Tuesday morning
at 8 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main
ST. Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m in Sacred Hearts Church.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday 5-8.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association,
MA Chapter
311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472.
Patrick Donovan
January 25, 2007
Mr. Patrick Donovan, 51 of Haverhill, died unexpectedly
Thursday at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston.
He was born in Haverhill, May 3, 1955 son of Barbara A. (MacLeod)Donovan Of
Epping NH, of the late William A. Donovan.
Patrick was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools and was a Graduate of
Haverhill High School, and was a self employed contractor.
Patrick also enjoyed sailing.
Besides his mother, his survivors include a daughter Meaghan M. Donovan of
Plaistow, NH, a son Matthew G. Donovan of Haverhill, a sister Maura Donovan
of Haverhill two grandchildren Leiana J. Donovan and Jade-Lynn S. Donovan,
and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his Funeral Mass Wednesday
at 10:30 in Sacred Hearts Church.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So.
Main St. Bradford will be Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9.
In Lieu of Flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Patrick
Donovan Memorial Fund c/o Pentucket Bank one Merrimack St. Haverhill MA
01830.
Beverly (Bassett) Mackay
January 25, 2007
Mrs. Beverly (Basssett) Mackay, 81, of Haverhill, died
Thursday morning at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in No. Conway, NH, April 30, 1925, daughter of the late Jack and
Edna (Colby) Bassett.
Educated in the Haverhill Grammar Schools, she graduated from Gould Academy,
Bethel, ME. Mrs. Mackay graduated from McIntosh Business School.
She was employed in the family Travel Agency, Bassett Tours, and, more
recently for the Visiting Nurses Association, Haverhill.
A wonderful grandmother, Mrs. Mackay was an avid gardener, crafter, baker and
cookie maker.
She was the wife of the late Richard Mackay who died in 1985, and her
survivors include a daughter Sharon and her husband Dick Sinotte, 3 sons,
Richard and his wife Kathleen Mackay, Geoff Mackay, and Charles Drew all of
Haverhill, 2 brothers, Jack Bassett of Lovell, ME, Walter Bassett of Boca
Raton, FL, 2 sisters, Beryl Hull of Braintree, Priscilla Johnstone of Bangor,
ME, 6 grandchildren, Courtney and Christian Sinotte, Kymberly and her husband
Shaun Kelly, Alisa and her husband Rich Andrusiak, Geoff Mackay, Jr., and
Ashleigh Mackay, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Memorial Service from 2:00 to 3:00 on
Sunday at the Funeral home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Elmwood Cemetery,
Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18
Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108.
Jacob Nicholas Sieminski
January 23, 2007
Jacob Nicholas Sieminski, infant son of Nicole Raymond and
Andrew Sieminski of Amesbury, died unexpectedly Tuesday at Anna Jaques
Hospital, Newburyport.
He was born in Exeter, NH, July 7, 2006.
Jacob was a sweet angel who brought joy to his family.
Besides his parents his survivors include a brother, Zachary Andrew Sieminski
of Amesbury, his paternal grandparents, George and Sherida Daley of Haverhill,
maternal grandparents, Olga Tobin and Robert Raymond both of Amesbury,
paternal great grandmother, Shirley Moss of Haverhill, paternal great
grandparents, Frances and George Daley of Arlington, aunts, Kailee Raymond of
Amesbury and Kathryn Sieminski of Winthrop.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Monday morning at 11:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill. Private burial will follow at the Linwood
Cemetery, Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Service from 10 to 11:30 on
Monday at the Funeral Home.
Contributions in Jacob’s memory may be made to SIDS Outreach Foundation,
c/o, Massachusetts SIDS Center, Boston Medical Center, One Boston Medical
Center Place, Boston, MA 02118.
Sara E. (Hoyt) Wengel
January 22, 2007
Sara E. Wengel, widow of William C. Wengel, Jr., died at
the Merrimack Valley Hospital. Sara was the daughter of Harry and Harriet
Hoyt. Mrs. Wengel lived most of her life in Haverhill. She worked for a
number of years at Grad’s department store in Haverhill, and then worked
at the circulation desk at the Haverhill Public Library from where she
retired after 15 years.
For over 50 years she was a member of two bridge clubs, and also played
duplicate bridge. She was a member of the Friends’ of the Library, and
volunteered in the Friends’ Shop for many years. She was also a member
of Women’s City Club and a bowling league which was a major enjoyment
for her. She and her husband were longtime members of the former Pentucket
Club in Haverhill. She was an avid reader, and loved traveling with her
husband and then her daughters and grandchildren.
Sara leaves three children: William C. Wengel and wife Dorothy of Tacoma,
Washington, daughter Carole Samaha of Bradford, and Sandra and husband George
Brown of Salisbury and Destin, FL. She also leaves seven beloved
grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Funeral Services at the Funeral Home with burial in Linwood Cemetery,
Haverhill will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the William and Sara Wengel Fund
c/o Haverhill Public Library, 99 Main St., Haverhill, MA 01830, or to charity
of the donor’s choice.
Thelma M. (Greenwood) McNeil
January 22, 2007
Mrs. Thelma M. (Greenwood) McNeil, 75, of Haverhill died
Monday morning at Hannah Duston Health Care in Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill on Feb. 17, 1931, daughter of the late Frank P. and
Frances (Colcord) Greenwood.
Thelma attended the Haverhill school system, and was employed at Haviland
Nursing Home and later Whittier Rehab in Haverhill as a certified nursing
assistant, retiring in 1993.
She was a member of the Universalist Unitarian Church in Haverhill and the
Haverhill Emblem Club. Thelma enjoyed cooking, knitting, crocheting and
vacationing at Cape Cod.
She was the wife of the late Earl R. McNeil who died in 2002, and mother of
the late Gary S. McNeil who died in 1958, and Earl R. McNeil, Jr. who died in
1995.
Her survivors include her daughter Christine M. Tudisco of Haverhill, brother
Donald E. Greenwood of East Hampstead, NH, 5 grandchildren Dianne M. Tudisco,
Patricia M. Gauron, Michael S. Harlow, Gary S. McNeil, and Danny McNeil, 5
great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the calling hours on
Wednesday from 4-7 pm at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St. Haverhill.
Funeral Services at the Funeral Home will be held on Thursday afternoon at
2:00.
Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 18
Tremont St. Suite 700, Boston, MA, 02108.
Henry M. Perry
January 20, 2007
Mr. Henry M. Perry, 81, formerly of Bradford died Saturday
morning at Sunbridge Care and Rehab in Lawrence.
He was born in Louisburg, NC on Oct. 3, 1925, son of the late Eraster Perry
and Eula (Alston) Boylorn.
Mr. Perry was educated in the Louisburg school system and was employed at
various construction firms in Louisburg and Wake Forrest as well as
Massachusetts.
He is survived by his daughter JoAnn Perry-Graham of Hillside, NJ, brothers
Joseph Boylorn and Norman Boylorn both of Wake Forrest, NC, sisters Ruth Mae
Allen, Ann Warren, Bernice Sanders all of Wake Forrest, and Joyce Morman of
Raleigh, NC, sister-in-law Pearl Perry of Bradford, 2 grandchildren, 1 great
grandchild, as well as several nieces and nephews.
At his request, private funeral services will be at the H.L. Farmer &
Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the
Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the donor’s choice.
Angie J. (Harriman) Card
January 19, 2007
Mrs. Angie J. (Harriman) Card, 88, of Haverhill passed
away peacefully Friday evening surrounded by her family at Penacook Place in
Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill on July 23, 1918, daughter of the late Clarence W.
and Eunice N. (Whipp) Harriman.
She graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1936 and McIntosh Business
School. She was employed for many years as legal secretary at W. Clifford
McDonald, and was also a clerk at Lady Grace and Junes House of Fashion and
Park Snows Dept Store.
She was an active member of the First Church of Christ in Bradford, serving
as past deaconess, Sunday school teacher, music committee, and choir, as well
as numerous other church committees. Angie was a Girl Scout Leader of various
Troops, Past Mother Advisor of Haverhill Assembly #39, Rainbow Girls, Past
Matron of Fidelity Chapter #90 O.E.S., past Grand Electra of Grand Chapter of
MA O.E.S., Past Worthy High Priestess of the Order of White Shrine of
Jerusalem, member of Daughters of the American Revolution, and Daughters of
the Nile.
Angie enjoyed being with her family and friends, and knitting for others.
She was the wife of the late Arthur S. Card who died in 1993 and is survived
by her daughter Sandra J. Jean of Bradford, son David A. Card and his wife
Linda M. of Altoona, FL, granddaughters Pamela N. and her husband Terry L.
Dauphinais of Haverhill, Sharon B. and her husband John Bagdovitz of
Cobleskill, NY, and Jennifer L. and her husband Scott Anderson of
Jacksonville, FL, great grandchildren Melissa, Amanda and Jonathan Dauphinais
all of Haverhill, Matthew, Jessica and Alexander Bagdovitz all of Cobleskill,
NY, great great grandson Wyatt Dauphinais of Haverhill, as well as several
nieces and nephews.
She was also the mother of the late Judith A. Sherar.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Thursday morning at 11:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home
210 South Main St. Bradford. Burial will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery,
Bradford.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be
Wednesday from 3-7 pm with a Fidelity Chapter O.E.S. prayer service at 6:00
pm and a White Shrine prayer service at 6:30 pm. Contributions in her memory
may be made to the First Church of Christ Restoration Fund, 10 Church St.
Bradford, MA, 01835.
Jannie “M (Gardner) Mestugrates
January 19, 2007
Mrs. Jannie Melinda (Gardner) Mestugrates, 102, of
Haverhill, died Friday morning at the Hannah Duston long-term Healthcare
Center in Haverhill.
She was born in Oklahoma, Nov. 29, 1904, daughter of the late John Henry and
Nora Elizabeth (Newland) Gardner, and was educated in the Oklahoma Public
Schools.
A longtime Haverhill resident, she established with her late husband, Charles
N. Mestugrates, Charlie’s Variety in l928. It was later known as Jim’s
Variety and was operated by her son in law James Harb. She had also been
employed in the local shoe industry.
Her survivors include one daughter Charlene and her husband Edward Comeau of
Phoenix AZ, her son in law, James Harb of Haverhill, 3 grandchildren Atty.
Robert D. Harb and his wife Cindy K. of Plaistow, NH, Melinda M. Comeau of
Ventura CA, Patricia Harb Ferguson and her husband Richard G. Ferguson of
Haverhill, 3 great grandchildren, Christine Harb, Sarah Harb and Matthew
Ferguson and several nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late
Stella Harb.
Calling hours will be Sunday from 2-4 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral
Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Graveside service Monday
morning at 9:30 at the family lot in the Linwood Cemetery.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the National Exchange Club
Foundation, 3050 Central Ave., Toledo Ohio, 43606-1700.
Beverly (Dearborn) McVey Strangman
January 16, 2007
Mrs. Beverly M. (Dearborn)
McVey Strangman, 88 of Merrimac and formerly of Haverhill, died Tuesday at
the Anna Jaques Hospital.
She was born in Lewiston Maine May 4, 1918, daughter of the late Lester and
Inza (Tapley) Dearborn.
As a child her family came to Haverhill where she was educated in the
Haverhill Public Schools and attended Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement Beverly had been employed for over 35 years as a
Layout Operator at former Western Electric Co in No. Andover.
Beverly was a member of the Pioneers of America and the Communications
Workers of America Local #1365.
She was married to the late George McVey and the late Alfred Strangman, and
her survivors include her daughter Carol M. and her husband Joseph F.
Boggiatto of Haverhill 5 grandchildren Kimberly Cook, Bethany Boggiatto
Gioia, Darryell Horning, Eric Horning Tammy Douphinette, several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Saturday
Morning at 11 am at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer ST.
Haverhill. Burial will be in the Riverview Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Friday 2-4 and 7-9.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice. 360
Merrimack St. Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843, or St. Jude’s Children’s
Hospital, 332 No. Lauderdale St. Memphis TN, 38105-2794.
Lila (Harris) Mamis
January 11, 2007
Mrs. Lila (Harris) Mamis, 84, of Andover died Thursday at
the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover. MA.
She was born in Leeds, England on March 20, 1922, daughter of the late Morris
and Lily (Abramoff) Harris.
Mrs. Mamis was educated in Vermont and moved to Methuen in the mid 1990’s
with her Sister Mae Crochetiere. She also resided in Florida for 5 years. She
was employed for a short time at the American Restaurant Association
Cafeteria in Largo, FL.
She was the wife of the late Sol Mamis who died in 1990, and is survived by
her son Steven Mamis and his wife Nancy of Methuen, daughters Francine and
her husband John DeBerardinis, and Estelle and her husband Terry Shapiro all
of Syracuse, NY, grandchildren Andrew and Peter Shapiro of NY and Donald and
Sarah Mamis of Methuen, MA, as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service is planned at the Elmwood Cemetery in Methuen.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Academy Manor Activities Fund,
89 Morton St. Andover, MA, 01810.
Muriel M. (Chadwick) Dickinson
January 10, 2007
Muriel M. (Chadwick)
Dickinson, 83 of Methuen, formerly of Haverhill died January 10, 2007 at The
Nevins Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Centre in Methuen.
Muriel was born August 31, 1923 in North Andover to George and May
Chadwick.
Muriel attended local public schools then attended schools in Chicago, IL
where she and her family briefly resided. Moving to Haverhill, Muriel
graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1941.
Upon graduation, she worked at the Hytron in Newburyport before working as a
telephone operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph retiring in 1974.
In her retirement she enjoyed traveling, socializing with her friends and
spending time with her family.
Muriel was the widow of Richard B. Dickinson and is survived by her two sons,
Scott B. and his wife Rosemary of Methuen and Mark R. and his wife Christine
of West Newbury.
She is also survived by five grandchildren; Margaret,Rebecca,Benjamin,Sarah
and Andrew.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Sunday afternoon from 2-4
Funeral Services will be private at the convience of the family.
Donations may be made in her name to; The Friends of Nevins, Ten Ingalls
Court, Methuen, MA 01844.
Joseph E. Lyons
January 10, 2007
Mr. Joseph Edward
Lyons, 64, of Haverhill died Wednesday at Mass General Hospital in Boston.
Joe was born in Providence, RI, Nov. 6, 1942, son of the late Joseph E. and
Marguerite V. (Sheehan) Lyons, was educated in the Providence Public Schools
and was a graduate of Hope High School.
During the Viet Nam Era, he served in the United States Army and was awarded
both the Army Commendation Medal and the Army Air Medal.
He attended Johnson and Wales Junior College of Business where he earned an
associates Degree in arts in l965. He later furthered his education at Husson
College where in l968 he earned his BS and BA Degrees.
For over 30 years, he was an active member of the Jubilee Yacht Club in
Beverly where he had many loving friends. During those years, he enjoyed his
yacht “Lyons Den” which he sailed actively throughout the waters of
New England. His love for boating was only surpassed by his love for his wife
of 33 years Carol.
He was the founder, owner and operator of JL Enterprises LTD in No. Andover.
His survivors include his wife Carol A. (Accomando) Lyons of Haverhill his
brother in law Dr. William and his wife Christine Accomando of Ipswich, his
sister in laws Terese and her husband Richard Pandolfo of No. Andover, Joyce
and her husband John Kaptcianos of West Peabody, Elena O’Halloran of
Suffield, CT, 8 nieces and nephews, 6 grand nieces and nephews, as well as
several cousins.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Saturday morning from 9-10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass
at 11 a.m. in St. John The Baptist Church, Lincoln Ave. Haverhill. Burial
will be in the Linwood Cemetery.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Mass General Hospital Lung
Transplant Program c/o Dr. Leo Ginns, 55 Fruit St. Boston, MA, 02114.
Muriel M. (Chadwick) Dickinson
January 10, 2007
Muriel M. (Chadwick) Dickinson, 83 of Methuen, formerly of
Haverhill died January 10, 2007 at The Nevins Skilled Nursing and
Rehabilitation Centre in Methuen.
Muriel was born August 31, 1923 in North Andover to George and May
Chadwick.
Muriel attended local public schools then attended schools in Chicago, IL
where she and her family briefly resided. Moving to Haverhill, Muriel
graduated from Haverhill High School, Class of 1941.
Upon graduation, she worked at the Hytron in Newburyport before working as a
telephone operator for New England Telephone and Telegraph retiring in 1974.
In her retirement she enjoyed traveling, socializing with her friends and
spending time with her family.
Muriel was the widow of Richard B. Dickinson and is survived by her two sons,
Scott B. and his wife Rosemary of Methuen and Mark R. and his wife Christine
of West Newbury.
She is also survived by five grandchildren; Margaret,Rebecca,Benjamin,Sarah
and Andrew.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Sunday afternoon from 2-4
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Donations may be made in her name to; The Friends of Nevins, Ten Ingalls
Court, Methuen, MA 01844.
Irene (Metropolis) Sgro
January 7, 2007
Irene (Metropolis) Sgro, 83, of Haverhill, died Sunday
morning at the Hannah Duston Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in Haverhill, August 1, 1923, daughter of the late Arthur and
Stamata (Kolinitis) Metropolis.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Sgro graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1942.
For many years she was employed in the local shoe industry, working in
various capacities for Ornsteen and La Sande Shoe Companies.
She was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of The Holy Apostles.
Her survivors include a daughter, Cindy Chastney of Haverhill, a son, Mark
Sgro of Plaistow, NH, 3 sisters, Virginia Keaveny of Haverhill, Pauline
Nelson of Chelmsford, Agnes Metropolis of Plaistow, NH, 3 grandchildren,
Rebecca Sgro, Lindsey and Andrew Chastney, as well as several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Sgro was the former wife of the late Bruno Sgro, and sister of the late
John and Yvonne Metropolis, Gloria Stone, Martha Stavropoulos and Ethel
McCready.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral Thursday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer
St., Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 in The Greek Orthodox
Church of The Holy Apostles, Winter St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New
England Division, 9 Riverside Road, Weston, MA 02493-2281.
Steven W. Lyons
January 5, 2006
Mr. Steven W. Lyons, 23, of Ward Hill, died unexpectedly
Friday morning in Ward Hill.
He was born in Denver, CO, December 10, 1983, son of Thomas and Ruby
(Leonard) Lyons of Ward Hill.
Steven moved to Haverhill at an early age and was educated in the Haverhill
school system, graduating from Haverhill High, class of 2002. While at
Haverhill High he was on the soccer team.
During and after High School he was employed at the Clean Machine Car Wash as
well as Club 125 as a bartender. He then worked for his parents company,
DreamMaker Bath and Kitchen.
He was currently employed as a framer for Rick White Construction and as a
bartender at the Back Alley Bar & Grill, Haverhill.
Steve enjoyed skateboarding.
Besides his parents his survivors include a brother, Pfc. David Lyons,
stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, 2 sisters, Gloriana and her husband Mick
Beldin of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Angela and her husband Steve Orben of
Danville, NH, nieces and nephews, Ryan and Carissa Beldin, Alayssia and
Austin Venegas, Brianna and Brandi Orben, his paternal grandparents, Stan and
Hazel Lyons of Sanford, ME, as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Wednesday evening at 7:15 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral
Home, 210 So. Main St., Bradford.
Calling hours will precede the service from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bradford
Funeral Home.
Alice L’Heureux
January 3, 2007
Alice L’Heureux, 69, of Haverhill, died Wednesday at
her residence.
She was born in Danvers, August 27, 1937, daughter of the late George and
Mary (Roche) L’Heureux.
Educated in the Danvers school system, Alice moved to Haverhill 15 years ago.
While in Haverhill she was a member of the Haverhill Clubhouse.
She enjoyed crocheting for her friends, loved sweets and had a great sense of
humor.
Her survivors include her partner of many years, Warren Eldon of Haverhill,
as well as many friends.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 at the Haverhill Clubhouse, 100 Locust St.,
Haverhill.
Janice L. (Goutier) Chabot
January 3, 2007
Mrs. Janice L. (Goutier) Chabot, 76, a lifelong resident
of Groveland passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday at
Penacook Place in Haverhill.
She was born in Groveland on Sept. 27, 1930, daughter of the late William and
Catherine (Spencer) Goutier.
Mrs. Chabot was educated in the Groveland Schools and had taught children in
preschool, kindergarten, and at child day care centers in Haverhill. She
loved her family and taking care of children.
She was the wife of the late William G. Chabot who passed away in 1996, and
mother of the late Vickie Dick and Tracy Chabot.
Her survivors include sons Gregory and his wife Peggy of Haverhill, Rande and
his wife Linda of Derry, NH, and Russ and his wife Joni of Sandown, NH,
daughters Brenda and her husband Doug Hurd of Georgetown, MA, Terrie and her
husband Bruce Bennett of Groveland, and Cande and her husband Damon Valenzi
of Sandown, sister Shirley and her husband Robert Pettengil of Epping, NH, 17
grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the graveside service
on Tuesday at 2:00 in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland.
At her request there will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to The Jimmy Fund at Dana Farber
Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA, 02445-7295.
Richard W. Norris
January 3, 2007
Mr. Richard W. Norris,
82 of Haverhill, died Wednesday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
He was born in New York City, Sept 25, 1924, son of the late Edward and
Barbara (Fell) Norris and was educated in the New York Public Schools.
During World War II he served in the United States Marine Corp and attained
the rank of Corporal.
Richard later attended the Weslian Bible College and later served as a
Minister in New York and Arizona
He and his wife traveled extensively and he served as a former Boy Scout
Leader and was a member of a Masonic Temple in NY, the Disabled American
Veterans in Florida and a former member of the Island Pond Baptist Church.
His survivors include his wife of 62 years. Kathryn B. (Wilson) Norris of
Haverhill, 3 sons, Dean R. and his wife Bobbie Lee Norris of Fredonia NY,
Edward J. and his wife Heather Norris of Jaffrey, NH, Kenneth S. and his wife
Sandra Norris of Lunenburg, MA, a daughter Alice G. and her husband Paul L.
Ferronetti of Haverhill, a sister Dorothy McGuigan of Cresskill, NJ 7
Grandchildren 3 Great Grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a Graveside Service, Monday
at 12:30pm at the Linwood Cemetery.
At his request, calling hours have been omitted.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Disable American Veterans
Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati Ohio, 45250-0301
Philip Bonvino
January 3, 2007
Mr. Philip Bonvino, 75 of Haverhill, died Wednesday at the
Holy Family Hospital.
He was born in Italy, Jan 3, 1932, son of the late Filippo and Albina
(Mastropasqua) Bonvino, and was educated in Italy.
At the age of 14 Phil’s father brought his family to New York City in
February of 1947. After his father’s death in May of l948, the family
moved to Haverhill.
While learning to speak English and fulfilling his desire to become an
American Citizen, Phil worked in a
local Italian Restaurant and the Haverhill Shoe Shops. He was next employed
at Western Electric and retired from A T & T in l991 and began traveling
abroad. His latest trip to Italy was in the spring of 2006.
Phil was a fantastic cook, specializing in Italian Cuisine. He enjoyed
organic gardening, working the soil, growing vegetables and fruit trees. He
enjoyed long walk and was frequently spotted walking throughout Haverhill,
Bradford, and Groveland.
He was a member of St. John the Baptist Church
His survivor’s include 5 daughters Albina and her husband Steven Curtis
of Merrimack, NH, Leesa and her husband Robert Goudreault Jr. of East
Hampstead, NH, Linda and her husband David Catino of Orlando, Fl, Judy and
her husband Shawn Loughlin of Dover, NH, Angela and her husband Gregory Jones
of Littleton, MA three sisters Maria Antonetta Arasi of Haverhill, Michelina
A. Martocchia of Groveland, Nicoletta S. Brigham of Haverhill 9 Grandchidlren
and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Friday morning from 8:30-9:30. followed by a Funeral Mass
at 10 a.m in St. John The Baptist Church
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
In Lieu of Flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the American
Heart Association 20 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701, or Merrimack Valley
Hospice 360 Merrimack St. Blg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843
Janet Lee Bradshaw
January 1, 2007
Janet Lee Bradshaw, 45 of
Haverhill, and formerly Salisbury, died Jan 1st at her residence.
She was born in Newburyport, Feb 15, 1961, daughter of the late Alan and
Beverly (Merrill) Bradshaw.
Janet was educated in the Newburyport Public Schools, and later moved to NJ
where she completed her last year of High School. After Graduation she moved back
to Massachusetts and resided in Salisbury prior to becoming a Haverhill
resident
Prior to her illness, she had been a Nurse’s Aide at Port Manor in
Newburyport, and Baker Katz Nursing Home in Haverhill.
Her survivors include a son Adam M. Minter of Whitinsville, Ma 3 daughters
Kelly M. Nicole B Bradshaw both of Haverhill Michelle Minter of Salisbury, a
brother Alan Bradshaw Jr of Stanford, ME,2 grandchildren Kayleigh Durant and
Adam M. Minter Jr, several nieces and nephews, her lifetime soul mate George
M. Fowler of Haverhill, her best Friend Doreen E. Sayers of Groveland.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Friday from 11-1, followed by a graveside service at the
Main St. Cemetery in Rowley.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Janet
Bradshaw Memorial Fund c/o Provident Bank P.O. Box 650 Seabrook, NH. 03874
.
Lucille J. (Damboise) Goodsell
December 30, 2006
Mrs. Lucille J. (Damboise) Goodsell, 59, of Haverhill,
died early Saturday morning at her residence in Haverhill.
She was born in Lowell on June 3, 1947, daughter of the late Alphonse and
Irene (Paquette) Damboise.
Mrs. Goodsell is survived by her husband of 8 years Leavina O. “Goodie”
Goodsell, daughters Sharon Guillette and her husband Hugh Pringle of
Londonderry, NH, and Joyce Ladow of Alton Bay, NH, a son David Manseau of
Maine, brother Walter Damboise of CA, stepchildren, Tina and her husband Bill
Chadwick, Shannon and Jen Goodsell all of Atkinson, NH, and Shane Goodsell of
Haverhill, and 8 grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Monday at Noon at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
An hour of visitation will precede the Funeral from 11:00-12:00 at the H.L.
Farmer & Sons Funeral Home.
Ruth M. (Mysel) Ravich
December 27, 2006
Mrs. Ruth M. (Mysel) Ravich, 101 of Haverhill, died
Thursday at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center.
She was born in Poland on March 27, 1905, daughter of the late Ruel and
Jennie Mysel.
Ruth was educated in Europe and in the early l920’s came to the United
States.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed installing linings in the
Haverhill shoe industry, and had been employed at Ruth’s Shoe Co.
Ruth was a member of Temple Emanu-El, and an active volunteer in Haverhill.
She was a volunteer with the Ladies Helping Hand, as well as the former Hale
Hospital.
Her survivors include her husband of 62 years Bennie Ravich of Haverhill, a
son Harold I and his wife Suzanne B. Blotner of Madison Wisconsin, a daughter
Frances E. and her husband Bernard Steinberg of Philadelphia, 3 Grandchildren
David, Donald and Richard Blotner, a sister Leah Green of Manchester, NH, 6
Great Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the former wife
of the late Samuel Blotner, and sister of the late Clara, Frances, Phillip
and Samuel Mysel.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service Sunday
morning at 11:00 at the Children of Israel Cemetery, Haverhill.
There will be no memorial observance.
Argelia M. (Santos) Nolasco
December 25, 2006
Argelia M. (Santos) Nolasco, of Haverhill and formerly of
Lawrence, died Monday morning at the Merrimack Valley Hospital, Haverhill.
She was born in the Dominican Republic, Dec. 1, 1927, daughter of the late
Emilio and Anna (Perez) Santos.
Educated in the Dominican Republic she came to the United States in 1962.
Argelia resided in New York prior to moving to Lawrence.
While in Lawrence she was employed as a seamstress at various local companies
including Jo-Gal, Converse and Mighty Mac. She was also a teacher’s aide
at the Hennesy and Leonard schools.
A self-employed hairdresser for many years, she enjoyed time with her family,
dancing and cooking.
Her survivors include 2 daughters, Cecilia and her husband Christopher Smith
of Haverhill, Ines and her husband Peter Fusco of Lexington, 6 brothers, Luis
Santos of NJ, Mariel Santos, Bolivar Santos, Jose Luis Santos all of FL,
Sandy Santos and Oscar Santos both of Dominican Republic, a sister,
Anna-Emilia Santos of Lawrence, 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren and
several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Thursday evening at 7:00 in Calvary Baptist Church, 13 Ashland St.,
Haverhill.
Calling hours will precede the Funeral Service on Thursday from 5:00 to 6:45
at the Calvary Baptist Church.
Burial will be in the Dominican Republic.
In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to Calvary Baptist
Church Building Fund, PO Box 781, Haverhill, MA 01830.
Robert N. Charoux
December 21, 2006
Robert N. (Bob)
Charoux, 59, of Atkinson, NH, died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack at
his home on Thursday, December 21, 2006.
He was born November 19, 1947 in Haverhill, MA, the son of Robert W. and
Norma I (Rines) Charoux. After attending local schools, he graduated from The
New Hampshire College of Barbering in Manchester, NH.
In 1967 he enlisted in the US Navy and served on the USS New Jersey during
the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged after 4 years of military
service.
His professional career included several years at the Today Barber Shop in
No. Andover, MA. Currently he was located at West Newbury Barber Shop, 279
Main St., West Newbury, MA.
He was predeceased by his mother in October 1998 and his father in February
2005.
He will be lovingly remembered by uncles, aunts, cousins and a special
friend, Diane Utano and her family.
Calling hours will be Wednesday morning, Dec. 27, from 9:00 to 11:15 at the
H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main St.,
Bradford.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a funeral Mass on
Wednesday, Dec. 27, at 12:00 noon at Holy Angels Church, Atkinson Depot Rd.,
Plaistow, NH. Burial will be in Maplewood North Parish Cemetery
immediately following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Angels Women’s Guild,
c/o Holy Angels Church, 8 Atkinson Depot Rd., Plaistow, NH, 03865.
Gladys F. (Chisholm) Anderson
December 21, 2006
Mrs. Gladys F. (Chisholm) Anderson, 90, of Haverhill died
late Thursday evening at the Rochester Manor Nursing Home in Rochester, NH.
She was born in East Millinocket, ME on April 15, 1916, daughter of the late
Fred and Emily (Langiwitz) Chisholm.
She was a graduate of Memorial College St. John’s N.I.L.D. in
Newfoundland.
Mrs. Anderson retired as Librarian of both the Haverhill Public Library and
the former Bradford Branch of the Haverhill Public Library.
She enjoyed making and designing different handcrafts for her many friends.
She was the wife of the late Alfred L. Richardson and Fred E. Anderson. Her
survivors include a daughter Maris J. and her husband Ted. E. Citron of
Rochester, NH, 3 grandchildren Gary R. Citron of Sanford, ME, Elizabeth Jean
and her husband Glen Diaz of Mendon, MA, and Deirdre Ann and her husband
Kevin Corrigan of Methuen, MA, 5 great grandchildren, 4 nieces and a grand
nephew.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Wednesday at 2:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St. Bradford. Interment will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery,
Bradford.
At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Haverhill Public Library, 99
Main St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Emily (Douzenis) Gianopoulos
December 21, 2006
Mrs. Emily (Douzenis) Gianopoulos, 87, of Newton, MA and
formerly of Haverhill died Thursday at the St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in
Brighton.
She was born in Haverhill on Nov. 22, 1919, daughter of the late Pericles T.
and Agorou (Zevalianos) Douzenis.
She was a graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1938, and in the 1940’s
was employed in the local shoe industry making bows. She later was a waitress
at her husband’s restaurant Ted’s on Essex St. in Haverhill.
She was a former member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in
Haverhill and was a former President of the Ladies Society at the Church. She
had also lived in Sanford, ME for several years.
Mrs. Gianopoulos was the wife of the late Aristides Gianopoulos and mother of
the late Joyce Habib. Her survivors include two daughter, Elaine and her
husband David Danielian all of Nashua, NH, and Stephanie and her husband Gary
Tetley of Merrimack, NH, sisters Anastine Caros, Marion Zazopoulos both of
Nashua, 3 grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Catherine Karvelis and Thessie
Eliopoulos.
At the request of the family, visitation and Funeral Services will be private
at the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will follow in the Linwood
Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holy Apostles Church, 154-156
Winter St. Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Dorothy H. Georgerian
December 20, 2006
Mrs. Dorothy H. (MacKenzie) Georgerian, 82 of Haverhill
died Wednesday at her residence.
She was born in India Sept 17, 1924, and was educated in India by the Church
Of Scotland. She became a Nurse and later was employed in a Hospital in
Bombay India.
In l955 while in Saudi Arabia she met and later married her husband George H.
Georgerian and they came to Haverhill in l962.
Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at A T & T, now known as
Lucent Technology.
Her survivors include her husband George H. Georgerian of Haverhill a son
Richard Georgerian of Longmont CO, a daughter Irene Georgerian, and several
grandchildren
At the request of the family Funeral Services will be private.
W. Nicholas Latham
December 15, 2006
W. Nichols Latham
(born April 19,1936 – died December 15, 2006)
Boys’ Camp Director, Engineer, Farmer
Although we are sad to see him go, the Latham children
celebrate the wonderful life and gifts of our father William Nichols “Nick”
Latham. Nick passed away at home December 15, surrounded by family following
a long courageous struggle with Parkinson’s disease. We will remember
him as a man of both impressive physical strength and great inner strength.
Throughout his 18-year illness, Dad refused to give up his independence. He
sought out ways to adapt to his situation and to continue to live his life to
the fullest on his farm in Groveland, MA.
Nick was best known for his 23 years as the director of Camp Kabeyun, a
non-profit boy’s summer camp located on Lake Winnipesaukee. As a boy,
Nick attended Kabeyun, then worked there as a counselor. After his own sons
began to attend Kabeyun, his renewed interest lead him to assume the
Directorship in 1973. Throughout the years that he ran the camp he touched
the lives of countless young men, boys and even a handful of women, who
returned summer after summer. He will be remembered as a quiet, gentle leader
who instilled confidence and strength in young adults by offering them their
first opportunities for responsibility and leadership. He always found the
silver lining in mistakes made in the spirit of youthful exuberance.
Raised in Jamaica Plain, Nick graduated from Roxbury Latin high school and
attended MIT where he earned both a Bachelors and a Masters degree in
Mechanical engineering, and was the proud captain of the crew team. Today the
oar he snapped is displayed in his living room. Following graduation from MIT
in 1959, Nick enjoyed a fulfilling first career as a mechanical engineer. He
and his former wife Marion moved to the farm in Groveland where they raised
four children. It was in this environment that Nick enjoyed hay farming,
beekeeping, and cutting firewood.
Until the end of his life he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. A
favorite activity was baking homemade “Grandpa Bread.” He baked a
batch weekly and was always glad to share a loaf with a visitor. Nick loved
the outdoors and continued to garden and take walks in the fields and country
roads around his home. Nick lived out his final days looking out over the hay
fields, still keeping a professional eye on summer hay-making.
In the last few months, Nick appreciated receiving many notes of support from
former campers and counselors. Carl Metzger of Newton, MA, a former Kabeyun
camper, counselor, and member of the Board of Directors, writes, “For
me, he has been a father figure, a teacher, a boss and a good friend. He
filled each of these roles so well. The world is a lesser place without him.”
Nick is survived by: his former wife, Marion of Salisbury, MA, three siblings
and their spouses: Harriet Robinson of Atlanta, GA, David and Ginger Latham
of Harvard, MA, and Tom Latham and Tauni Sauvage of Berkeley California. His
four children and their spouses: Doug and Betsy Latham, Bill and Belinda
Latham, Maria Latham and Paul Rosa, all of Groveland, MA and Susan Latham and
Benjamin Scherz who live in Lukachukai, AZ. He has nine grandchildren and 15
nephews and nieces.
Donations may be made to the Porter Foundation for the Nick Latham
Scholarship Fund c/o Camp Kabeyun, P.O. Box325, Alton Bay, NH 03810.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Joseph M. Torossian, Sr.
December 14, 2006
Mr. Joseph M. Torossian, Sr., 76, of Newton, NH, and
formerly of Haverhill, died Thursday morning at the Merrimack Valley
Hospital, Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, June 18, 1930, son of the late Charles and Alma
(Soroojian) Torossian.
Mr. Torossian was educated in the Haverhill school system.
He was employed in the local shoe industry for several years, and, more
recently, was employed as a cook at Tony’s Pizza and Midway Pizza. Mr.
Torossian owned and operated the former Toro’s Pizza, Methuen.
He enjoyed playing cards, camping and spending time with his family.
His survivors include his wife of 49 years, Doris L. (Estabrook) Torossian of
Newton, NH, a son, Joseph M. Torossian, Jr. and his wife Carrie M. of Haverhill,
2 daughters, Patricia L. Sarratora and her husband Joseph D. of Kingston, NH,
Kathy L. Putnam and her husband John E. of Plaistow, NH, a sister-in-law,
Elizabeth Torrosian of Haverhill, 4 grandchildren and 2 nephews.
Mr. Torrosian was also the brother of the late Alice, Anna and Sergeant
Torossian.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Monday morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Burial will be in Highland Cemetery, Newton, NH.
Calling hours at the funeral home will be Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m.
Irene Louise (Foster) Reyburn
December 13, 2006
Mrs. Irene Louise (Foster) Reyburn, 99 of Haverhill, died
Dec. 13, 2006 at Wingate of Haverhill.
She was born in Marlborough, May 21, 1907, daughter of the late Augustus and
Emma J. (Dufresne) Foster and came to Haverhill at an early age.
She was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, and was a graduate of
Haverhill High School.
Prior to her retirement in l967, she had been employed as a bookkeeper at the
Fifth Avenue and Seymour Shoe Companies.
Irene was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church and a former member of St.
Margaret’s Guild.
Her survivors include nephews Raymond and his wife Betty Foster of Hubbard
TX, Stanley and his wife Natalie Kaplan of Manchester, Ct, a niece Barbara
and her husband Paul Barbour, So. Windsor CT, close friends, Eileen and her
husband Richard DuBois and their children Christopher and Katherine DuBois
all of Haverhill, Rose Lanza of Salem, NH, and several grand nieces and grand
nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 10:00 am at the Trinity Episcopal Church, White
St. Haverhill.
Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral and Cremation
Services, Haverhill and Bradford.
Contributions in her memory may to the Trinity Episcopal Church, 26 White St.
Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Bernard C. Carleton
December 12, 2006
Mr. Bernard C. Carleton, 92 of Haverhill, and formerly of
West Newbury, died Tuesday at Wingate of Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, Dec. 10, 1914, son of the late Ralph and Josephine
(McKeon) Carleton. He was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, and was a
graduate of Essex Aggie Agricultural School Class of l934.
During the l950’s he owned and operated a Poultry Farm in West Newbury
and had an egg route in the Haverhill Area. Prior to his retirement in l968
he had been employed for over 25 years as an inspector at the Haverhill
Paperboard Co., amd later worked for Hampshire Manufacturing.
He was married to the late Mabel N. (Urquhart) Carleton, and his survivors
include a son Norman B. and his wife Sharon A. Carleton of East Kingston, NH,
a daughter Linda J. Carleton of Haverhill, two grandchildren Kimberly Malhi
and Jeffrey Carleton of Merrimac, 5 great grandchildren, his dear friend
Leona Sirkman of Bradford, and 2 nieces.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Monday at 11
a.m at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home 210 So. Main St.
Bradford.
Burial in the Elmwood Cemetery, will be at the convience of the family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday afternoon 2-4.
In Lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the National
Multiple Sclerosis 101 A. First Ave. Suite 6, Waltham, Ma 02451-4990.
Albert S. Bryant Jr
December 12, 2006
Mr. Albert S."Ticky" Bryant Jr.56 of Haverhill,
died Dec. 12, at the Lakeview House in Haverhill.
He was born on July 9, 1950 in Newburyport, Ma, the son of Evelyn (Andrews)
Bryant of Ocala, FL, and the late Albert S. Bryant Sr. . He lived most
of his life in the Haverhill and worked as a car salesman for
many years. Ticky later worked in the construction industry.
In addition to his mother he is survived by a daughter, Christine Stott, her
husband Grant and two granddaughters, Michelle Stott and Mariah Stott all of
Merrimac, MA.,a sister, Cheryl Mansur and her husband, Jim of Ocala, FL, two
half sisters, Sandi Lieber and husband Norm of Seabrook
NH, and Elinor Davis and husband Charles of The Villages, FL, several nieces,
nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He is also survived by his former wife,
Diane Sills of NC.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nance
(Palermo) Bryant, a sister, Jody Lyn Bryant and a half sister, Evelyn
(Bryant) Gheddis .and a dear friend Patricia Mascaro of Haverhill
His family will be receiving relatives and friends Saturday from 11-1, at the
H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST. Haverhill MA.
A memorial service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Resident Activity Fund c/o
Lakeview House, P.O. Box 1598, Haverhill MA 01831.
Mary E. (Lovely) Senter
December 11, 2006
Mrs. Mary E. (Lovely) Senter, 81, of Bradford, died Monday
morning at Brigham & Women's Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born in Haverhill, March 7, 1925, daughter of the late Earl L. and
Kathryn (Carney) Lovely.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Senter attended Haverhill High
and graduated from Essex Agricultural School, class of 1943.
For over 20 years she was employed as a Lab Technician for Bell Labs, at
Western Electric, until her retirement in 1981. Mrs. Senter was a member of
the Telephone Pioneers of America.
A devoted wife, mother and grandmother Mrs. Senter always extended herself to
people in need. She cherished time spent with her family, trips along the
Maine coast and cooking
Her survivors include her husband of 56 years, Ernest R. Senter of Bradford,
2 sons, John F. and his wife Diane Senter of Bradford, Thomas G. and his wife
Victoria A. Senter of So. Berwick, ME, a daughter, Kathleen M. Kuzmitski of
Bradford, a brother, Earl L. and his wife Gail Lovely, Jr. of Haverhill, a
sister, Helen L. Gobbi of Bradford, 7 grandchildren and several nieces and
nephews.
Mrs. Senter was also the sister of the late John F. and James E. Lovely.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Thursday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
So. Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in St. John The
Baptist Church, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501
St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105.
Richard G. Clark, Jr.
December 10, 2006
Mr. Richard G. Clark, Jr.,
71, of Exeter, NH and formerly of Haverhill, died Sunday at the Merrimack
Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
He was born in Exeter, NH on March 17, 2006, son of the late Richard G. and
Eva (Novell) Clark.
Mr. Clark was educated in the Exeter Grammar Schools and was a graduate of
Haverhill Trade School. He was employed as a maintenance supervisor at
Kurzweil Computer Products formerly in Cambridge, MA until his retirement. He
was also the church sexton at the Riverside Memorial Church in Haverhill for
the past 9 years.
He was a member of the Fish & Game Gun Club in Newton, NH, enjoyed
motorcycling, and had volunteered his time and skills to anyone that needed
his help.
He is survived by his wife of 26 years Mrs. Linda Marie (Jesionowski) Clark,
sons Richard G. Clark, III and his wife Diane of Haverhill, Steven J. and his
wife Teri of Manchester, NH and Michael S. and his wife Tia of Haverhill,
brother Edward Clark of Plaistow, sisters Christina Robins of Bradford and
Linda Morrow of NH, 3 step children Michelle Sweeney of Haverhill, Russell
Sweeney of Conway, NH and Raymond Post of CA, 5 grandchildren, 4 great
grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a gathering Thursday
evening from 5-9 pm at the home of Patricia and Arthur Richard, 69 Hilldale
Ave. Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Mass Chapter, 220 North Main St. Suite 104, Natick, MA, 01760.
Helen Cecelia Dufault
December 7, 2006
Ms. Helen Cecelia Dufault, 89, of Haverhill, died Thursday
morning at Penacook Place Nursing Home, Haverhill.
She was born in Saco, ME, August 22, 1917, daughter of the late Edward J. and
Mary Agnes (Hart) Dufault.
Educated in the Lynn school system she graduated from Lynn High School class
of 1935.
Ms. Dufault attended Ms. Michaud’s Secretarial School, Boston.
She moved to Haverhill in the late 1930’s wand was employed at
Mitchell’s Department Store.
She was employed as a Legal Secretary for Boston Law Firms, and, during World
War II, moved to Baltimore to work for the Defense Department. While working
in Boston Ms. Dufault was part of the “Train Gang” a group of local
ladies who traveled to Boston for work.
After the war she moved back to Haverhill and continued to work for the
government.
After her retirement from the government she was employed in the Admissions
Office at the former Bradford College.
Her survivors include several cousins including Ann Ford of Methuen and her
Godchild, Mary Ellen Chatigny of Seabrook, NH.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Saturday
at 12:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210 So. Main
St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 12:30 in Sacred Hearts Church,
Bradford.
Burial will be in Exeter Cemetery, Exeter, NH.
An hour of visitation will precede the Funeral Mass from 11:00 to 12:00 at
the Bradford Funeral Home.
Martin Bendetson
January 29, 1919 – December 6, 2006
A Loving Man
Martin Bendetson of Haverhill and Palm Beach, Florida,
died in his home Wednesday evening December 6 at eighty seven years old after
a long illness. Husband of almost sixty years. Father of four. Grandfather of
twelve. Great-grandfather of two. Above all, he was a loving husband, father,
and grandfather. Marty was also a man who loved people and he made friends
everywhere. “It doesn’t cost anything to be nice,” were the
words he lived by and taught his children and grandchildren. He had imbibed
this belief from his mother, and he quoted and applied it throughout his
life, whether he was working with customers and employees in his furniture
business, serving the public as a member of the Haverhill City Council, or
talking with strangers. Whenever he met someone, he would ask, “Where
are you from?” and invariably a connection would be made.
Marty was born in 1919 in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Rose {Stoleski} and William
Bendetson; when he was three months old they moved to Haverhill where he
lived for the rest of his life. His only sibling, Norris, was born a year
later. From his earliest years, Marty earned a reputation for his unique
blend of independence, optimism, and energy.
Marty was educated in Haverhill, and after graduating from Haverhill High
School in 1937, he spent one year at Tilton Academy before attending Tufts
University. Eager to fight Nazism and believing America’s entry to World
War II was imminent; Marty left Tufts early in his senior year and trained to
become an officer in the Marines, only to find a day before graduation that
he was 1/8” too short to serve. Immediately, he entered the Navy’s
officer training school at Notre Dame and during the war served as a
lieutenant junior grade in Hawaii and the Aleutians. In 1942 he received his
degree from Tufts in abstentia, and throughout his life he remained devoted
to the University, supporting it vigorously over six decades.
After the war, Marty returned to Haverhill, and in 1947 he married Laura
Kurland of Lynn. They were married almost sixty years, and he never stopped
telling everyone that it was the smartest thing he had ever done. They raised
four children, and each one was his favorite. During these years, Marty
worked with his brother Norris to develop the family furniture business,
Boston Furniture, now known as Cabot House, into one of New England’s
most successful furniture stores.
But running a business was never enough for Marty. He had a plan or idea for
every day – and enough energy to accomplish them. Whether he was
starting a city baseball league, building cottages in Seabrook Beach, or
bringing the Haverhill Journal to town, Marty was always busy, with a smile
on his face for everyone. For ten years he served on the Haverhill City
Council, acting as Vice Chairman for two terms. At one time he was the
highest vote getter in the city. He also was a Commander of the American
Legion, a Mason, Vice President of the Lonetree Boy Scout Council, President
of the Haverhill Exchange Club, and a member of the Elks, and an honorary
member of Saint James Church. Outside his family, Marty’s greatest love
was for boats and the ocean. As a young husband and father, he owned a boat
before he owned a home. Over the years there were many boats but his favorite
was the 42’ sailboat Encounter that was built in Taiwan. He had wanted
to sail it from Taiwan to the Mediterranean, but regretfully acceded to his
family’s wishes that he not due to the danger of pirates. However,
typically Marty had the last word, declaring, “Some people just
don’t know how to make friends.” At 65 years old, he captained the
Encounter across the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Barbados.
Martin leaves his devoted wife Laura and children: Rose-Jane and David Sulman
of Weston, Richard and Carol Bendetson of Wellesley, Carol and George Shube
of Marblehead, and Andrew and Debbie Bendetson of Weston. He also leaves his
adoring grandchildren: Daniel, Joseph, and Julie Sulman and Kimberly and
Jonathan Starkman; Victoria and Samantha Bendetson; William and Douglas Shube
and Alexandra and Emir Kurtovic; and Sonni, Sara, and James Bendetson. In
addition, he leaves two great grandchildren, Samuel Starkman and Jasmina
Kurtovic.
Martin’s funeral is Friday at 11:00 at Temple Emanu-el in Haverhill.
Burial will follow at Children of Israel Cemetery in Haverhill. The family
will sit at Martin’s home from 2-5 in the afternoon and 7-9 in the
evening (excluding Friday evening and Saturday afternoon) through Wednesday.
Donations may be made in Martin’s memory to Hillel at Tufts University,
220 Packard Avenue, Medford, MA 02155 or Temple Emanu-el, 514 Main Street,
Haverhill, MA 01830.
Susan Leslie
December 4, 2006
Susan Leslie, 50, of Salem,
MA and formerly of Haverhill passed away peacefully after a short illness
Monday at the Beverly Hospital.
She was born in Haverhill on Oct. 26, 1956, daughter of the late William and
Bernice (Bourque) Leslie.
Susan attended Meridian Day Center in Danvers, MA. She enjoyed cooking,
animals and children. She was a strong advocate for herself and her peers. She
was always looking out for others’ safety and happiness.
She is survived by her foster parents Paul and Susan Smith, foster sister
Shyla Smith all of Salem sisters Joyce Abbott of Haverhill, Fern and her wife
Suzanne of Haverhill, Joan and her husband Gerard Bourque of FL, and Nancy
Childers of Tampa, FL, brothers David Leslie of Georgetown, Michael and Mark
Leslie both of FL, and Ralph Leslie of CA, sister-in-law Lorraine Leslie of
Haverhill and Sukey Leslie of El Paso, TX, as well as several nieces and
nephews. She was predeceased by her twin sister Sally Leslie and brothers
William and Raymond Leslie.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Saturday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in St. James Church, Winter St.
Haverhill. Burial will be in the Rural Cemetery, West Newbury.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home will be Friday evening
from 5-8 pm.
Lillian M (Beaupre) Kenney
December 4, 2006
Mrs. Lillian Martin (Beaupre) Kenney, ;91 of Haverhill,
died Monday at the Oxford Manor.
She was born in Beebe Plain Quebec, Canada, Feb. 18, 1915, daughter of the
late Arthur J and Edith (Martin) Beaupre.
At an early age her family came to the United States and she received her
education in Vermont Public Schools.
After coming to Haverhill, over 70 years ago, she became a member of the
Horizon Club and the Gold Age Club. Lillian also attended the Salvation Army
in Haverhill.
Devoted to her family, she was the wife of the late Herbert J. Kenney, and
her survivors include her son Ralph L. “Rocky” Williams of
Lawrence, a daughter Linda L. and her husband Robert McCullough of Hernando,
FL. A sister Mrs. Alfred (Gladys) Carbonneau of Plaistow NH Granddaughters,
Debbie, Eileen, Sherry, Julie, Tammy, Rose, Donna, Robin, grandsons, Tommy,
Shawn, Raymond, Paul, Lee, Brian, Raymond J. 24 great grandchildren 10 great
great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Lillian was the mother of the late Nancy Whitman, and Patricia DeBlois
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her funeral Thursday
afternoon at 1 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill.
Burial will be in the Bridge St. Cemetery, West Newbury.,
At the request of the family, calling hours have been omitted.
Gertrude Metcalfe
December 4, 2006
Miss Gertrude Metcalfe, 98 of Haverhill, died Monday at
the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
She was born in Haverhill, Aug 6, 1908, daughter of the late Hiram E. and
Jessica M. (Beach) Metcalfe.
Educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, Gertrude was a graduate of
Haverhill High School and the Burdette Business College.
Prior to her retirement she had been employed at the former Hanover Insurance
Company in Boston.
Gertrude was a member of the First Baptist Church, and for many years was a
resident of the Ward Hill Section of the City.
Her survivors include a sister Miss Marion B. Metcalfe of Haverhill 2 nephews
Robert A. Metcalfe of Peterborough, NH James M. Metcalfe of Hampton, NH, 3
Grand Nephews, 2 Grand Nieces and many loving friends.
She was also the sister of the late Hiram M. Metcalfe
Funeral Services will be private at the convenience of the family, and burial
will follow at the Elmwood Cemetery.
Richard W. Collins
December 3, 2006
Mr. Richard W. Collins,
Sr., 88, formerly of Hilldale Ave, Haverhill, died Sunday morning at Wingate
at Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill, December 22, 1917, son of the late Dennis and Nora
(Hodnet) Collins.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Collins graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1936.
During World War II he served in the Army stationed in the Pacific.
Until his retirement in 1981 he was employed as a machinist at the former
Western Electric.
Mr. Collins was a longtime member of Crystal Springs Golf Course.
He was the husband of the late Yvonne A. (Comeau) Collins who died in 1980
and his survivors include a son, Richard W. Collins, Jr. and his wife
Elizabeth E. of Haverhill, a daughter, Kathleen A. Colby and her husband
Luther of Amesbury, a brother, John Collins of Haverhill, , a grandson, Paul
A. and his wife Jill E. Collins of Plantsville, CT, 2 great granddaughters,
Katherine and Reese Collins, sisters-in-law, Dorothy A. Credit, Margaret and
her husband Joseph Dupont, Cecile Rajotte all of Haverhill, Pauline Greenleaf
of Laconia, NH, as well as several nieces and nephews among whom are Mary
Ellen and her husband Andrew Brown of Plaistow, NH.
Mr. Collins was also the brother of the late Joseph Collins and Mary Collins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral Service on Wednesday from 3:00
to 4:30 p.m.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family in St. Joseph’s
Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in his memory be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 311
Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Arnold S. Schwartz
December 2, 2006
Mr. Arnold Stanley
Schwartz, 86, passed away early Saturday morning, December 2, 2006 at
Lawrence General Hospital.
Born in Lawrence, Mass. on Feb. 14, 1920, he was the son of the late Louis M.
and Frances B. (Kort) Schwartz. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and
attended Bentley College where he studied accounting. He also attended the
New England Conservatory of Music. He entered the Army Air Corps in 1941and
was in charge of entertainment at various air bases. He was a member of the
United Lodge in Watertown, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Free Masonry of
Boston, and Past Chancellor of the General Cogswell Lodge 122 in Salem, Mass.
He was a sales representative for several apparel companies for many years. In
his 70’s he embarked on a career of singing and entertaining at various
nursing homes and senior citizen centers. He loved music and enjoyed singing
for people.
He was predeceased by his beloved wife Bette B. (Schendelman) with whom he
shared 50 years of marriage and his sister Shirley Matzdroff. His survivors
include his daughter Lesley J. Schwimmer of Bridgeport, Conn., his son Arthur
L. and his wife Cynthia Denise of Methuen, Mass.; his grandchildren, Tamara
A. (Schwimmer) Danilewitz, of Philadelphia, Penn., Ariel B. Schwimmer of New
Haven, Conn., and Arianne L. Schwartz of Methuen, Mass.
Funeral services were held Sunday, December 3, 2006 in the Jewish War Veteran’s
section of the Children of Abraham Cemetery in Lawrence, Mass.
Contributions in his memory may be made in Arnold’s memory to a charity
of the donor’s choice.
Angelina Marines
November 29, 2006
Mrs. Angelina Martines, 84 of
Haverhill, died Wednesday at the Merrimack Valley Hospital.
She was born in Haverhill, Oct. 30, 1923, daughter of the late Vasilios and
Vasiliki (Melonas) Martines, and was educated in the Haverhill Public
Schools.
Angelina was a member of the Church Of The Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, and
prior to her retirement had been employed in the local shoe industry.
Her survivors include two sisters in law Ethel Martines and Olga Martinis,
both of Haverhill, two nephews, William and his wife Virginia Martines of
Haverhill, John Martines of Los Angeles CA, and a grand niece Alexandra.
Funeral Services will be Private at the Convenience of the family.
Burial will be in the family lot at the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Marion Estelle (Murphy) Taplin-Orio
November 28, 2006
Mrs. Marion Estelle (Murphy)
Taplin-Orio, 100, of Haverhill and formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday evening
at Country Rehabilitation and Nursing, Newburyport.
She was born in Lowell, May 16, 1907, daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie
(Cassidy) Murphy.
Educated in the Lowell school system, she was employed for over 40 years in
the local shoe industry, and, while in Lowell attended St. Michael's Church.
Mrs. Taplin-Orio was a devoted mother to her four sons.
She was the wife of the late Francis Wesley Taplin and the late Anthony Orio
and her survivors include 4 sons, Francis and his wife Adele Taplin of
Lindenhurst, NY, William and his wife Ellen Taplin of Newburyport, Hallie and
his wife Corrine Taplin of Haverhill, James and his wife Nancy Taplin of
Townsend, a brother, Joseph Murphy of Biddeford, ME, a sister, Eileen Malsch
of Fairfield, CT, 23 grandchildren, many great grandchildren and several
nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Mass
Saturday morning at 10:00 in Sacred Heart's Church, Bradford.
Calling hours will be private at the request of the family.
Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Lowell.
In Lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Patients
Fund at Country Manor, c/o Dot Lamire, 180 Low St., Newburyport, MA 01950.
Camille (LaGrassa) Zenga
November 27, 2006
Camille (LaGrassa) Zenga, 65, of Haverhill, died Monday
evening at her home.
She was born in Boston, February 11, 1941, daughter of the late Peter and
Virginia (Olivolo) LaGrassa.
Camille was educated in the Boston school system and loved her family.
Her survivors include a son, Edward J. and his wife Florie Zenga of
Haverhill, a daughter, Karen and her husband David Rizzo of Everett, 2
sisters, Constance Granara of East Boston, Elaine Carbonello of Everett, 6
grandchildren, Justin and Samantha Rizzo, Jared, Olivia, Erika and Sara
Zenga, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Friday
morning at 9:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home, 210
South Main St., Bradford, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 in Sacred
Hearts Church, 165 So. Main St., Bradford.
Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral Home will be Thursday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Sacred Hearts Church, 48 So.
Chestnut St., Bradford, MA 01835.
Klayr M. (Morris) Heiseler
November 25, 2006
Mrs. Klayr M. (Morris) Heiseler, 45 of Haverhill, died Saturday
at Anna Jaques Hospital.
She was born in Palmer Ma, Nov. 15, 1961 daughter of the late Charles W. and
Ellen C. (Gillow) Morris - Guy.
At an early age her family moved to Georgetown, where she attended the
Georgetown Public Schools and was a l979 graduate of Georgetown High School.
For many years she was employed at Analog Devices, and her most recent
position was that of a PCB Layout Engineer for the company.
Klayr enjoyed bowling at the Pilgrim Lanes and was a member of the Powder
Puff League. She also had crocheted many items for her family.
An active member of the Lifeline Baptist Church, she was the Director of
Junior Church, and with her husband was a youth group leader. She was also an
educator and teacher to her family, and had home schooled all of her
children.
Her survivors include her husband of 26 years, Ronald L. Heiseler Jr., of
Haverhill, a son Ronald L. Heiseler III of Haverhill, three daughters Sarah
J. Heiseler, Rachel E. and her husband Nickolas Murrey, and Victoria E.
Heiseler, all of Haverhill a brother Charles W. Morris Jr. of Boston, a
sister Jacqueline L. Gannon of Methuen, her Mother and Father in Law , Joyce
A. (Spilman) and Ronald L Heiseler Sr., of Georgetown, 1 grandson Nickolas G.
Murrey, and several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to her Funeral Friday morning
at 11 am at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Thursday afternoon and evening 2-4
and 7-9.
Contributions to her family may be made to the Lifeline Baptist Church 590
Primrose St., Haverhill, MA, 01830.
Robert A. Woodside
November 25, 2006
Mr. Robert A. Woodside,
86 of Haverhill, died Saturday at Wingate of Haverhill,
He was born in East Boston, June 4, 1920, and at a young age moved to
Melrose, where he attended the Melrose Public Schools and was a graduate of
Melrose High School.
Robert also attended both Suffolk and Harvard Law Schools.
During World War II he served in the United States Army and was stationed in
the Philippines and Australia.
After the war he was employed as an underwriter in Boston for O’Brien
Russell Insurance Company. He enjoyed Golf, Reading and taking cruises.
In l988 he moved to Haverhill where he became a member of Sacred Hearts
Church.
His survivors include his wife of 55 years. Virginia M. (Coleman) Woodside of
Haverhill, son Lawrence R and his wife Lynn Woodside of Gouldsboro, ME, a
daughter Marijane V. and her husband Christopher R. Costello of Newton NH,
several grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late William Woodside.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Tuesday Morning
at 10 a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Mass at 11 am in Sacred Hearts Church.
Burial in the Wyoming Cemetery in Melrose, MA will be at the convience of the
family.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday evening 4-7.
Contributions in his memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St. Blg 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843.
Mildred J. Mallen
November 24, 2006
Mrs. Mildred J. (Johnston) Mallen, 83 of Atkinson, and
formerly of No. Andover died Friday at Greystone Farm in Salem NH.
She was born in Cambridge, June 23, 1923, daughter of the late Dudley D. and
Ellen C. (Kennedy) Johnston.
Educated in the Cambridge Public Schools, she was a graduate of Cambridge
Latin High School, and Chandler College for Women in Boston.
Mildred was a devoted wife and mother who loved cooking, and doing needlework
for her family. She was an avid reader and genealogist and enjoyed
entertaining.
She was a member of Holy Angels Church, where she volunteered as a secretary,
the Brigadier General James Brickett Chapter National Society of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution, the Atkinson Garden Club and a Girl
Scout Leader.
Mildred was married to the late Charles A. Mallen who died in l994, and her
survivors include her loving daughters Jane M. and her husband Roger Buchika
of Atkinson, NH, Barbara M. Smith of East Greenwich, RI, Elizabeth D. Mallen
of Port St. Lucie Fl
Susan J. Mallen of Tulsa, OK, 4 grandchildren Abby J. and Robert P. Smith,
Kathryn M. and Ellen M. Sottak, a brother in law Saul Mallen of Atlanta GA.
And a sister In Law Dorothy (Mrs. Murray) Selby of Salem MA.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill will be Monday morning from 8:30-9:30, followed by a Funeral Mass
at 10:30 in Holy Angels Church, Plaistow NH.
Burial will be in the Old-New Cemetery, Atkinson, NH.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Kimball Library, 3 Academy ‘Ave.
Atkinson, NH, 03811.
Donald Earle Caillerez Kennedy
November 18, 2006
Mr. Donald Earle
Caillerez Kennedy, 86, of Bradford died Saturday at the Merrimack Valley
Hospital in Haverhill.
He was born in Haverhill on July 6, 1920, son of the late Clifton Granville
Kennedy and Marie Louise Mathilde (Caillerez) Kennedy.
Earle graduated from Haverhill High School with the Class of 1938, and had
attended Northeastern University in Boston. He sang lead tenor in high school
operettas, sang with the Portland Street Baptist Church choir, and had also
taught Sunday School class at the church.
While working at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in East Hartford, he lived in
West Hartford and Columbia, CT. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII
receiving the American Theater of Operations Service Ribbon, Good Conduct
Medal, Meritorious Unit Award, and Victory Medal, and had remained in the
Army Reserve for more than 30 years, attaining the rank of Senior Warrant
Officer.
Earle was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Merrimack Lodge F.&A.M.
in Haverhill. He was employed at Boston & Maine Railroad as a supervisor
in railroad signal installment and maintenance, retiring in 1980 after 30
years of service.
He was a member of the First Church of Christ in Bradford, where he sang in
the choir and was known for his tenor voice. He loved his dogs, music and his
grandchildren.
He was the husband of the late Shirley Brewster (Graham) Kennedy who died in
2005 and father of the late Mary Joyce Ovington. His survivors include his
daughters, Martha J. Kelleher of Plaistow, Anita L. Kennedy of Bradford, son
Donald Earle Kennedy and his wife Dr. Elizabeth of Barrington, NJ, a brother
Pierre J.J. Kennedy and his wife Rosie of West Hartford, CT, 5 grandchildren
Glenn Kennedy, Richard and Robert Ovington, Amanda Taylor and Anita Danskin,
2 great grandchildren Alexis and Nicholas Ovington, as well as several nieces
and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006 at 11:00 at the First Church of Christ in Bradford.
Burial with military honors will follow in the Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford. An
hour of visitation will precede the Funeral Service on Saturday morning from
9:45 to 10:45 with a Masonic Service at 10:15 at the First Church of Christ.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Church of Christ
Restoration Fund, 10 Church St. Bradford, MA, 01835.
Mary D. (Davis) Schwartz
November 19, 2006
Mary D. (Davis) Schwartz, 75 of Haverhill, died Sunday at
her residence.
She was born in Newburyport, Nov. 27, 1930, daughter of the late Gilbert D.
Davis Sr. and the late Clara (Moody) Davis, and his predeceased by her
stepmother Rhoda B. (Woodman) Davis.
Mary was raised by her grandmother Beatrice F. Davis formerly of Bradford,
and was educated in the Haverhill Public School and Haverhill High School.
For many years she was employed at the former Concord Heel and Swartz Shoe
Companies, and prior to her retirement in l998 had been a tester at AFGA.
Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Her survivors include a son John J. and his wife Judith Schwartz of Bradford,
7 brothers Franklin and his wife Maxine Davis all of Salisbury, Gilbert and
his wife Jean Davis of Amesbury, Everett and his wife Barbara Davis of
Byfield, Orin and his wife Joyce Davis of Rochester, NH, Fred Davis and
Richard Davis, both of Byfield, Russell Davis of Salisbury, 4 sisters Augusta
Mack, Mildred Mackie, of Haverhill with whom Mary lived, Rita West and Anita
Mansur, both of Byfield, a grandson Bill Schwartz, 1 great grandson Elric
Schwartz, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a graveside service in the
family lot at the Hillside Cemetery, No. Berwick Me, on Friday morning at 11
a.m.
Calling hours at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, will be Wednesday evening from 5-9.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society 18 Tremont
St., Suite 200, Boston Ma. 02108
Anthony Frankie
November 18, 2006
Mr. Anthony Frankie, 88, of Haverhill died Saturday
evening at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Yonkers, NY.
He was born in Maroni, Cypress on May 2, 1918, son of the late Frantzeskos
Georgiou and Efrosini Georgiou.
He was educated in Cypress and served in the British Army during WWII. In
1950, Anthony moved to Haverhill and was chef at Mr. Mike’s as well as
his own restaurant on Merrimack St. He later was also employed in the local shoe
factories.
Anthony was a member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Haverhill
and AHEPA.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mrs. Mary (Stavropoulos) Frankie, a
sister Angela Georgiou of Cypress, niece Antonitsa Georgiou of Jamaica, NY,
as well as several other nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral on
Wednesday 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 at the Holy Apostles Greek
Orthodox Church, Winter St. Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood
Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Tuesday evening from 5-8 pm.
Contributions in his memory may be made to AHEPA, 40 Buttonwoods Ave. Haverhill,
MA, 01830.
Helen (Kapayanis) Cortes
November 16, 2006
Mrs. Helen (Kapayanis) Cortes, 89, of Haverhill, died
Thursday morning at Prescott House Nursing Home, No. Andover.
She was born in Haverhill, August 30, 1917, daughter of the late James and
Mary (Costas) Kapayanis.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mrs. Cortes was employed for several
years in the local shoe industry.
Along with her late husband, Chris, she owned and operated the former Chris Cortes
Gift Haven, which was originally located on Emerson St. prior to moving to
Westgate Plaza.
Mrs. Cortes was a member of the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, Saints
Peter & Paul in Haverhill.
She was the wife of the late Chris Cortes and is survived by several cousins:
Mary Nanopoulos, Constantine T. Nanopoulos, Elaine Safioleas, Nicholas
Nanopoulos Jr., Mark Nanopoulos, Peter Nanos, Pearl Mitchell, and also
several cousins in Greece, several nieces and nephews: Raymond Cortes, Chris
Cortes, Mary Zoulias, and Susan Boyle, Jan Cortes, sister-in- law: Helen
Kapayanis.
He was the sister of the late Gus Kapayanis and Jane Kapayanis and aunt of
the late John Cortes who looked after her.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
on Tuesday at 1:00 in the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church, 154-156 Winter
St. Haverhill.
A visitation period will precede the Funeral on Tuesday morning from 11:30 to
12:30 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St. Haverhill.
Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox
Church, 154-156 Main St., Haverhill, 01830.
Raymond R. “Bougie” Boucher
November 16, 2006
Mr. Raymond Raoul “Bougie” Boucher, 91 a
lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away Thursday with his loving family
by his side.
He was born in Haverhill, Jan 24, 1915, son of the late Raoul and Bernadette
(Dupuis) Boucher.
Ray was educated in St. Josephs’ Grammar School and graduated from
Haverhill High School Class of l932. While in High School he was one of the
first hockey players and captain of his team in 1932. After High School he
played semi-pro hockey for the Lafayette Club of Haverhill. Known as the
Grandfather of Hockey, in January of 2006 he was honored at the Haverhill
High School Hockey Alumni Night, where he dropped the puck.
In his early years he had been employed in the local shoe industry and worked
at the former National Wood Heel and Karelitz Wood Heel Shoe companies. Prior
to his retirement in the early 80’s he was the custodian at Haverhill
City Hall. He deeply loved and devoted his life to his family, enjoyed
traveling, and had an active social life.
Ray was a member of All Saints Church, and also had associated himself,
through his marriage, with the Portland Street Baptist Church, where he
attended many events and functions. He was also a member of the Liberty Club
in Haverhill.
Mr. Boucher was married to the late Mary (Zila) Boucher and the late Dorothy
(Graham) Boucher.
He was the beloved father of Judine A. and her husband John J. Raymond of
Haverhill, Marilyn J. Murphy of Haverhill, loving grandfather of Garret L.
and his wife Barbara Murphy of Newton NH, Michelle A. and her husband Rick
Marston of Angier NC, great grandfather to Keith L. Murphy Leighlyn M.
Marston Derek Ray Marston, uncle of Robert Boucher, John Zila, Tony Zila,
Karen Zila Massa. Ray is also survived by his close friend and caregiver Mary
E. Clark of Haverhill, and was the brother of the late Albert Boucher. He
will be greatly missed by his loving family.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his Funeral Tuesday at 8
a.m. from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St. Haverhill,
followed by a Funeral Mass at 9 a.m in All Saints Church, Haverhill. Burial
will be in the Elmwood Cemetery, Bradford.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday evening 6-9 pm.
Donald G. Boyce
November 16, 2006
Mr. Donald G. Boyce,
84, of Groveland, died Thursday morning at his home.
He was born in Haverhill, September 27, 1922, son of the late Malcolm and
Rosamond (Pearl) Boyce.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, Mr. Boyce graduated from Haverhill
High, class of 1940. He earned his Associates Degree in Accounting from
Bentley College in 1942.
From 1942 to 1946 Mr. Boyce served in the Navy where he received a Good
Conduct Medal, American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and Victory
Medal.
For over 40 years he was employed as Office Manager at the former Samuel
Roberts, Haverhill.
An avid bowler and sports fan, he enjoyed puzzles, playing bridge, chess and
pool.
His survivors include his wife of 51 years, Ethel M. (Seyins) Boyce of
Groveland, a son, John and his wife Debra Boyce of Groveland, 2 daughters,
Susan and her husband Charles Cusson of Westford, Mary and her husband David
Murray of Roxbury, 6 grandchildren and 2 nephews.
Mr. Boyce was also the brother of the late Arthur Boyce.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Service
Monday afternoon at 3:00 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106
Summer St., Haverhill.
Mr. Boyce’s family will be receiving relatives and friends on Monday
from 2:00 to 3:00 at the Funeral Home.
Burial will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, New
England Division, 9 Riverside Rd., Weston, MA 02493-2281, or, Merrimack
Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843.
Margaret R. (Sheys) DeLellis
November 15, 2006
Mrs. Margaret R. (Sheys)
DeLellis, 82, formerly of Haverhill, passed away Wednesday at Haven Health
Care in Hampton, NH.
She was born in Hampton, NH on May 6, 1924, daughter of the late Harry and
Pearl A. (Bennett) Sheys.
Mrs. DeLellis was educated in the Hampton Schools, and was a 24 year resident
of Haverhill until 2003.
She was the former wife of the late Rudolph A. DeLellis who passed away in
1997 and sister of the late Bessie Underhill.
She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Lucille J. and
her husband Richard L. Williams of Hampton, NH, son Rudolph A. DeLellis, Jr.
and his wife Nancy of Hooksett, NH, granddaughters Jennifer LaPierre and Sara
Sabino, great grandson Lucas Sabino, brother Ralph Sheys of Methuen, sister
Eva Jabour of Methuen, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Services
Monday at 11:00 at H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St.
Haverhill. Burial will follow in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Sunday from 2-5 pm.
Frances L. Martin
November 11, 2006
Mrs. Frances L. (Bowman)
Martin 58 of Kingston NH, died Saturday at her home.
She was born in Amesbury MA, Oct 12, 1948 daughter of the late Fred and Mary
(Moyette) Bowman. and was educated in the in the Amesbury Public Schools
System.
Prior to her retirement in 2001, she had been employed for 29 years at Lucent
Technologies.
After her retirement she was a nurses Aide at Penacook Place. Frances was
also a Justice Of The Peace in New Hampshire.
She enjoyed Kareoke, cooking, her family, marrying couples, Madison her
granddaughter and loved life, her sons. She enjoyed helping others before her
self. without asking for anything in return.. Her faith helped her throughout
her illness
Her survivors include her husband of 37 years, Richard Martin of Kingston NH,
two sons’ Mark and his wife Heidi Martin of Kingston NH, Michael and his
wife Kathy Martin of Roseville Ca.4 brothers Fred Bowman of Amesbury Richard
Bowman of Fl, Donald Bowman North Carolina, Fred Bowman of Amesbury, three
sisters Joan Lambert of Fremont, NH Mary Ellen Bowman of Kingston NH, Irene
Markland of, North Carolina, a granddaughter Madison Martin and several
nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360
Merrimack St. Blg 9, Lawrence, MA, 01843.
John R. Sweeney
November 11, 2006
Mr. John R. Sweeney, 85
of Salisbury, died Saturday at the Amesbury Village.
He was born in Haverhill July 11, 1921, son of the late Richard J. and Anna
(Brault) Sweeney, and was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools.
During World War II, he served in the United States Army, and earned a
citation for serving in Guadalcanal., he also served in the Solomon Islands,
and in May of 2000 was awarded the Bronze Star that was awarded for his
service in the American Division 182nd Regiment, and he was a member of the
Veterans Of Foreign Wars of Haverhill..
Prior to his retirement in l988, he had been a 15 year employee of the MBTA
as a painter. He was employed by painting companies throughout the valley,
and prior to his retirement in l988 had been employed for the MBTA for over
15 years.
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His survivors include two sons William J. Sweeney of Haverhill, Daniel and
his wife Vivian Sweeny of West Newbury, two daughters Robyn Gentry of Houston
Texas, and Lori Stary of Houston Texas
A brother Norman E. Sweeney of North Kingston RI:, a sister in law Shirley
Sweeney of Haverhill 6 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and several nieces
and nephews. He also leaves his close friend of many years Louise Richardson
of Deerfield, NH
Funeral Services will be at the convenience of the family.
Madison Brown
November 8, 1006
Madison Brown, infant daughter of Matthew and Deborah
(Woods) Brown of Haverhill died Wednesday morning at Children’s
Hospital, Boston.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2006.
Besides her parents her survivors include a sister, Sydney Brown, a brother,
Spencer Brown, paternal grandparents, Ralph and Ellen (Noone) Brown all of
Haverhill, maternal grandparents, John and Katheryn (Kinsley) Woods of
Gilford, NH, as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service
Monday morning at 10 a.m.at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 410
Water St. Haverhill.
Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Haverhill at the convenience of the
family
Calling hours will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the H.L. Farmer & Sons
Funeral Home, 106 Summer ST., Haverhill.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities,
229 Kent St., Brookline, MA 02446.
Hercules Paxinos
November 7, 2006
Mr. Hercules Paxinos,
80 of Pittsburgh PA, died Nov 7 at the Cleveland Clinic South Pointe Hospital
in Cleveland OH.
He was born in Haverhill May 31, 1926, son of the late Andrew and Bessie
(Janeze) Paxinos, was educated in the Haverhill Public Schools, and was a
graduate of Haverhill High School, and earned his Bachelors Degree from
Burdette College.
During World War II he served in the Army/Navy.
For many years he was an Corporate Executive for Westinghouse, and was a
prominent member of the Mercedes Club Of America, and was the recipient of
many awards for his collection of classic automobiles. In addition to his
love of cars he enjoyed Antiques and was a sports enthusiast.
His survivors include two brothers Dr. P. Robert Pax of Pepper Pike OH,
Aristotle Paxinos of Ft. Lauderdale Fl, a sister Nancy Keating of Ft.
Lauderdale Fl, several nieces and nephews, and a long time friend Sandra
Bettor of Pittsburgh, and many friends and business associates
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to his funeral Tuesday morning
at 10 am from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St.
Haverhill, followed by a Funeral Service at 11 am in the Church Of The Holy
Apostles Peter and Paul,154-156 Winter Street Haverhill. Burial will be
in the Linwood Cemetery.
Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be Monday November 13, from 4-8.
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for
Parkinson’s Research, Grande Central Station, P.O. Box 4777, New York,
NY 10163.
A Memorial Service will be held in Pittsburgh at a later time.
Margaret E. Williams
November 7, 2006
Margaret E. Williams, 71, of Haverhill, died Tuesday at
her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Haverhill, July 15, 1935, daughter of the late Humphrey S.
and Margaret E. (Shay) Williams, Sr.
Educated in the Haverhill school system, she earned an Associates Degree from
Merrimack College, and a Bachelors Degree from Boston College.
For many years she was employed by the United States Navy as a Systems
Programmer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. She was also employed by the
Veteran’s Administration in Bedford and Washington as well as the
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority and the City of Haverhill.
Margaret loved and spent a lot of time with her family in athletic endeavors
such as skiing and golf. She also loved her home and time spent in her garden
Very involved in her Catholic faith, Margaret was a member of numerous
Catholic organizations and charities, as well as being a member and supporter
of St. James Church, Haverhill.
Her survivors include a sister, Joan Levesque of Andover, two brothers,
Humphrey S. Williams, Jr. and his wife Alba of Haverhill, Thomas Williams and
his wife Christina (Diane) of Sarasota, FL, two brothers-in-law, Dr. Arthur
J. Bower, DDS, of Haverhill, and Raymond J. Scanlon of Groveland, and 26
nieces and nephews.
She was also the sister of the late Evelyn C. Scanlon and Mary A. Bower.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Friday
morning at 10:00 from the H.L. Farmer & Sons Bradford Funeral Home
followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:00 in St. James Church, Haverhill.
Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Haverhill.
Calling hours at the Bradford Funeral home will be Thursday afternoon and
evening from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
Contributions in her memory may be made to St. James Church, 6 Cottage St.,
Haverhill, MA 01830, or, Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg.
9. Lawrence, MA 01843.
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