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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Adeline Catherine Hennigar

Adeline Catherine Hennigar

Jun 26, 2026

Born May 3, 1935, Adeline Catherine Hennigar (Dellagona), a loving, nurturing and supportive wife, mother, and Nonni, peacefully passed away on June 26 at the age of 91, surrounded by her loving family. Addie was born in Boston and lived in Fitchburg Ma with her mother, Lucy Maffei Piccozzi and father, Henry Dellagona, and younger sister Joanna Dellagona (deceased 2018)...

Paul Charles Amenta

Paul Charles Amenta

Jun 24, 2026

Paul C. Amenta, age 78 of Stoughton, passed away peacefully on June 24th after an all too brief courageous battle with lung cancer. Born and raised in Salem, Massachusetts to the late Charlie and Elizabeth (Coughlin), Paul dedicated his life to family, friends, criticizing the Boston Red Sox, and his fulfilling career as a certified public accountant.

Paul is survived by...

Judith Ann Meagher

Judith Ann Meagher

Jun 24, 2026

Judith Ann Meagher, 87, of Manchester, NH, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 24, 2026 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Edward J. Meagher and Marion R (Farrell).

Judith was born in Salem, MA on September 16, 1938 and lived in Salem during her youth. She graduated from Ste. Chretienne Academy and went on...

Gail Patricia Latham

Gail Patricia Latham

Jun 22, 2026

Gail Latham, 75, of Marblehead, MA passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026, at Life Care Center of the North Shore. Gail was born in Vineland, NJ, to Robert and Patricia (Lydon) Latham. She was a graduate of Marblehead High School, class of 1970.

She is survived by her sister Linda and her husband Charles Riddell, of Danvers; her niece Lindsey...

Regina Anne (Robbins) Flynn

Regina Anne (Robbins) Flynn

Jun 14, 2026

Regina Anne Robbins Flynn passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on June 14th, 2026. A lifelong learner, passionate storyteller, dedicated educator, and tireless community servant, Regina lived with curiosity, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to connecting with others - whether through her writing, teaching, travel, or public service.

Regina was born in New York, New York on September 3rd,...

Nancy Marie (Jennings) Mulligan

Nancy Marie (Jennings) Mulligan

Jun 11, 2026

Nancy Marie (Jennings) Mulligan, devoted wife, cherished mother and doting grandmother, departed this life peacefully at the age of 93 on June 11, 2026.

Nancy was born in Salem to Irish immigrants, Patrick J. and Margaret M. (Leahey) Jennings on August 24th, 1932. Being a first generation American, she was very proud of her Irish heritage. She attended St. James Grammar...

Robert Charles Healey

Robert Charles Healey

Jun 8, 2026

Robert Charles Healey, child of Sophie and Charles Healey, was Born in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1937 and raised in Warren, Rhode Island and graduated from Warren High School, class of 1955. Bob graduated from the University of Rhode Island with a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering in 1959, and then went on to earn a Master’s in Engineering Management...

Carol Young Jones

Carol Young Jones

Jun 6, 2026

Carol Young Jones, 71, of Hamilton, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026.

Born on March 10, 1955, in Lexington, Kentucky, Carol was the daughter of Ralph and Elizabeth Young. She grew up alongside her identical twin Linda, brother Glenn, and sister Dorothy.

Carol devoted her life to serving others through both her faith and her profession. She earned a Bachelor...

James Michael Ayers

James Michael Ayers

May 29, 2026

James Michael Ayers, 72, of Marblehead, MA passed on the morning of Friday, May 29, 2026, after a short battle with cancer.

Born December 2, 1953, to Geraldine M. Ayers (McDonald) and Frederick F. Ayers in Salem, MA, Jim spent most of his life at play. His career spanned many fields; a milkman, a radio technician, a quality control technician at...

Michael James O'Connell

Michael James O'Connell

May 22, 2026

SALEM – Michael J. O’Connell, age 65, passed on Friday, May 22, 2026, at his residence. Born in Melrose, he was the son of the late Sally (Brault) LeBlanc and the late Edward J. O’Connell, Jr. Michael was a graduate of Salem High School. He graduated from North Shore Community College with his associates degree and continued his education graduating...

John F. Dombrowski

John F. Dombrowski

May 16, 2026

John Francis Dombrowski, 96, formerly of, Marblehead & Salem MA died peacefully at home on Saturday May 16, 2026, with family by his side.

John was the youngest of six children born to Jan & Wladyslawa Dombrowski who raised them on Herbert Street in Salem in the same house that was the boyhood home of Nathaniel Hawthorne. John married the love...

David Austin DeForrest

David Austin DeForrest

May 14, 2026

David Austin DeForrest, 87, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on May 14, 2026, at the Care Dimensions Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Born on March 15, 1939, in Salem, Massachusetts, David was the beloved son of the late Lillian E. Pare Garrette and Wilfred “Blackie” Garrette, and...

Joan Schaaff Hollister

Joan Schaaff Hollister

May 13, 2026

Joan Schaaff Hollister — a spark, light, beloved matriarch, and positive force. Joan passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her family, leaving behind a legacy of love. Born April 12, 1932, Joan lived a life rooted in love, service, music, humor, and community.

Raised in Washington, D.C. by Joseph and Helen Schaaff, Joan was the youngest of three...

Barbara Catherine (Prosper) Kulevich

Barbara Catherine (Prosper) Kulevich

May 8, 2026

Barbara Catherine (Prosper) Kulevich, 91, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her husband, children, and family after a brief illness. Her life was defined by faith, compassion, devotion to family, and an unwavering commitment to caring for others.

Barbara was born in Concord, Massachusetts, and graduated from Maynard High School in 1952, where she excelled both academically...

Nicholas Alton Power

Nicholas Alton Power

May 5, 2026

Peabody – Nicholas Alton Power, age 25 years, passed on May 5, 2026. Born on March 16, 2001, he is the son of Douglas Power and Pamela Coffill. Nick was raised in Salem and graduated from Essex Technical High School. He continued his education and attended Salem State University.

Nick was employed with Stop & Shop in Danvers, working as the...

Virginia Ann (Gina) Smith

Virginia Ann (Gina) Smith

May 1, 2026

Virginia Ann (Gina) Smith of Salem, MA passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Salem Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Beverly, MA on July 10, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Virginia (Peters) Seward. Gina grew up in Salem and Wenham. She attended St. James Grammar School in Salem and graduated...

Peter Paul Bimbo

Peter Paul Bimbo

Apr 23, 2026

Peter Paul Bimbo, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday April 23, 2026.

Born in Peabody, Massachusetts, Peter was the beloved son of the late Nicolo and Dorothy Bimbo. Peter Shared 52 loving years of marriage with his devoted wife, Donna.

Peter was a proud and loving father to his daughters, Amy Kesselman and her husband Jeffrey of Lynn, Mass. and...

Allen William Grace

Allen William Grace

Apr 22, 2026

Allen William Grace, beloved husband of Jane Clark Grace, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was the son of the late Charles William and Leah Dupont Grace. He was president of his Salem High School class of 1959 and known as “Big Al” since he was 6’7”. He had a love of riding roller coasters, going to firework displays,...

Scott Alan LaVoie

Scott Alan LaVoie

Apr 21, 2026

Scott Alan LaVoie of Peabody, formerly of Marblehead, on April 21, 2026 at the Kaplan House in Danvers. Survived by Linda Belanger his wife of 25 yrs, parents, Robert and Barbara Lavoie of Marblehead, his siblings Bryan (Amy) of Stoneham, David (Audra) of Surf City, NC and Nicole Anderson (Eric) of Marblehead. Nephews and niece Keira Anderson, Owen LaVoie, Peter...

Christine Ann Coletti

Christine Ann Coletti

Apr 20, 2026

Christine Coletti

June 13,1966-April 20,2026

Christine Coletti, age 59, of Marblehead died peacefully on Monday April 20, 2026 after a courageous battle with ALS. Christine was born in Lynn, Ma to Richard Coletti and the late Eileen Coletti and was a graduate of Marblehead High School class of 1984. She went on to earn an associate degree in Veterinarian Science at the...

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