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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Donna A. (Lariviere) Smith

Donna A. (Lariviere) Smith

Aug 31, 2026

Donna Smith, age 76, of Dracut, wife of the late William Smith of Salem, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital following a brief illness. Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Felix Lariviere and Marjorie Lariviere. She graduated from Salem High School with the Class of 1968.

 Donna worked as a secretary for...

Robert J. Field

Robert J. Field

Aug 29, 2026

Born June 23, 1926, in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of Albert and Mary (McMahon) Field. A graduate of St. James Grammar School and Salem High School, he went on to serve his country during World War II as a Seaman First Class in the United States Navy.

Following his military service, Mr. Field began what would become a lifetime...

Alice R. (Ford) Foster

Alice R. (Ford) Foster

Aug 27, 2026

Alice Foster, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on September 2, 1929, Alice's life was a testament to love, devotion, and the enduring bonds of family.

Alice met her husband, John Foster, while roller skating, and it was love at first sight. She was only 18...

David Wiswall

David Wiswall

Aug 26, 2026

David William Wiswall of Salem, Massachusetts, and Ossipee, New Hampshire, 83, passed away on August 26, 2026. He was born in Lynn, Massachusetts, on January 14, 1943, the son of the late Eugene C. Wiswall and the late Gladys (Madden) Wiswall. David was the beloved husband and best friend of Linda Kent Wiswall for over 50 years. He was the...

Rebecca "Beki" Francis Ferrari

Rebecca "Beki" Francis Ferrari

Aug 24, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rebecca "Beki" Francis Ferrari, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend, at the age of 41. Beki left us on August 24, 2026, in Salem, Massachusetts, where she had made her home and touched the lives of many. Born on January 21, 1985, in Berryville, Arkansas, she spent her early...

Gene Edward Matthews

Gene Edward Matthews

Aug 24, 2026

Gene Matthews, age 79 of Peabody (formerly of Marblehead), passed away at Salem Hospital, surrounded by family, after a brief illness on August 24th, 2026. Born in Lynn and raised in Marblehead, Gene attended Marblehead Public Schools and had previously worked for the Town of Marblehead. Gene was a long-time member of the Gerry 5 VFA and the Marblehead VFW....

Maryann Maccario

Maryann Maccario

Aug 19, 2026

Maryann Maccario, 88, of Nahant, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Anthony J. Maccario Sr., with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage. Raised in Medford, Massachusetts, Maryann graduated from Cheverus High School in Malden. She worked for more than 15 years at Guillow Model Airplane...

Allan Joseph Jay, Jr.

Allan Joseph Jay, Jr.

Aug 18, 2026

Allan Joseph Jay, Jr, of Andover, died Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at Lawrence General Hospital in Lawrence Massachusetts.  He was the son of the late Allan J. Jay, Sr and the late Mary N. (Rigillo) Jay.  There are no known surviving relatives.  Arrangements are private at this time.

Nancy L. Burnett

Nancy L. Burnett

Aug 16, 2026

Salem- Nancy L. Burnett (80), of Salem, passed away on Sunday August 16, 2026 at her home in Salem. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Geraldine (Foote) and Samuel Burnett. Lifelong resident of Salem, she grew up going to Salem schools before going onto working for Analogic as an accountant. Outside of her work, she loved...

Maria Magdalena Corado

Maria Magdalena Corado

Aug 11, 2026

Maria Magdalena Corado, 83, passed away on August 11, 2026, at the Hunt Nursing Home in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. 

Visiting hours for Maria will be held on Saturday, August 15 at the Murphy Funeral Home from 5-7pm. A Funeral Service will be held immediately following at 7pm. Graveside services will be held on Monday, August 17 at 11am...

Harold "Harry" Edward Daly Jr.

Harold "Harry" Edward Daly Jr.

Jul 31, 2026

Harold (“Harry”) Edward Daly, Jr., 89, husband, father, beloved “Fred” to his grandchildren, lifelong Marbleheader and Shipyard legend, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2026, surrounded by loving family. 

Harry was born at the Mary A. Alley hospital in Marblehead on October 19, 1936, son of Margaret (Cunningham) Daly and Harold E. Daly, Sr. He spent his first years at Allerton...

Beatrice M. Kagan

Beatrice M. Kagan

Jul 30, 2026

Beatrice M. Kagan (103), of Lawrence formally of Salem, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2026. Born in Salem, Beatrice was the daughter of the late Martha (O'Brien) and James A. Reed. 

Graveside Services will be on Tuesday August 4, 2026 beginning at 10:00 AM at Greenlawn Cemetery, 57 Orn St. Salem, MA. For more information or online guestbook, please visit...

Raymond "Ray" G Bousquet

Raymond "Ray" G Bousquet

Jul 29, 2026

Beverly- Raymond “Ray” Bousquet (78), of Beverly, passed away suddenly, on Wednesday July 29, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. Born in Derry, New Hampshire, Ray was the son of the late Bertille (Paquette) and Harvey Bousquet. Throughout his childhood, Ray grew up attending schools in Derry while working in his family restaurant called...

Andrew J. Savy

Andrew J. Savy

Jul 19, 2026

Andrew Joseph Savy, 60, of Beverly, Massachusetts, passed away at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a brief illness on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Born November 27, 1965, in Beverly, Andrew was the beloved son of Joseph and Nancy Ellen (Famico) Savy. A lifelong resident of Beverly, he built both his life and career in the community he proudly...

Michael Leonard Gravel

Michael Leonard Gravel

Jul 18, 2026

Michael Leonard Gravel, 67, of Walpole, formerly of Salem, died at the home of his sister, surrounded by his two sons and loving mother after a long and hard fought battle with ALS.

Mike was born in Salem, MA to Leonard and June Gravel and lived most his life there. He was a graduate of Salem High School Class of 1976....

Deanna C. Dulong

Deanna C. Dulong

Jul 17, 2026

Deanna C. Dulong, 80, of Peabody passed away on Friday July 17, 2026. Born in Melrose, Deanna was the daughter of the later Marie (Cayla) and Joseph Dulong. 

Graveside services will be on Monday August 3, 2026 at Forrest Glade Cemetery, 470 Lowell St. Wakefield, MA 01880 beginning at 1:00 PM. For more information or online guestbook, please visit www.MurphyFuneralHome.com or...

Mary Joan Ahern

Mary Joan Ahern

Jul 15, 2026

Mary Joan Ahern, a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, surrounded by love at the age of 92. Born on May 6, 1934, in Lynn, Massachusetts, Mary was a lifelong resident of the Salem community, where she cherished deep connections and created lasting memories. 

A proud graduate of Salem High School, Mary received the...

John Joseph Ywuc

John Joseph Ywuc

Jul 14, 2026

Salem, MA – John Joseph (Jack) Ywuc passed away after enjoying a long life and surrounded by his family. He was born to Joseph and Sophia (Mickiewicz) Ywuc and has always called Salem his home.

His passion and love of his life was his high school sweetheart and wife Sylvia (predeceased) with whom he was married for 65 years. He enjoyed...

Fredrick Dennis Mattei

Fredrick Dennis Mattei

Jul 7, 2026

Fredrick Dennis Mattei passed away on July 7, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

Born in Everett on October 12, 1948, the son of the late Alfred J. and late Iolanda M. (Penna) Mattei. He spent his childhood in Malden, attending Belmont Elementary and BeeBe Jr. High and summers at Maplewood Caddie Camp.

The family moved to Marblehead in ‘63, he...

Louis "Lou" Mayle, Sr.

Louis "Lou" Mayle, Sr.

Jul 1, 2026

Louis “Lou” Mayle Sr. passed away on July 1, 2026, just days short of his 87th birthday, in Marblehead, Massachusetts, surrounded by his family, all of whom traveled from near and far to be by his side. 

Lou was born on July 6, 1939, in Fremont, Ohio, to Irvin and Florence Mayle. He was the youngest son of nine siblings. He...

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