Obituaries

Jan 18, 2026

Richard (Rick) Gachignard, age 72, of Salem passed away on Sunday, January 18, at Kaplan Family Hospice in Danvers. He was born on January 26,1953 in Salem to Leon and Clair Gachignard. Richard was predeceased by his parents and brothers Raymond and Paul.

He was married for over 54 years to Mary Ann (Davis) Gachignard. He attended Salem Public Schools and...

Jan 16, 2026

Deborah Jean Erwin of Lynn, Massachusetts passed away unexpectedly at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the age of 57. She was born March 11, 1968, in Salem, Massachusetts, to the late Marie H. (Leck-Erwin) Quinn and Arthur M. Erwin.

Deborah attended Lynn Public Schools in her early years and later graduated from Newburyport High School. She will be...

Jan 12, 2026

Carole Young of Auburn, New York, passed away peacefully on Monday January 12, 2026, with family members by her side. She is the daughter of the late Arlene (Anderson) Reed and Malcolm Reed. She is predeceased by her husband Donald A. Young, and her sisters Marlene French and Elizabeth (Betsy) Reed. She is survived by her daughter Elizabeth (Becky) Young...

Jan 10, 2026

John H. “Jack” Connelly passed away peacefully at home in Salem, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 10, 2026. He was 86 years old. He is survived by his beloved wife, Denice Brait.

Jack was predeceased by his elder sister and only sibling, Jeanne Connelly Sears of Baltimore, Maryland, who passed peacefully at her home just 28 hours before him. He was also...

Jan 10, 2026

Susan (Barry) LeBlanc "Sue", 76, of Salem, Massachusetts passed on January 10th, 2026, at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, due to complications following cancer treatment.

Susan was welcomed by Daniel and Anna Barry on July 6, 1949, in Waltham, Massachusetts. The family soon moved to Peabody, Massachusetts where Susan attended Centre Elementary School and graduated from Peabody high School in 1967....

Jan 7, 2026

Lawrence- Mauricio Navas Castro passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, following a courageous short battle with cancer. He was a father and grandfather whose life was shaped by perseverance, humility, and the experiences that formed him. He was surrounded by his family in his final moments.

Born in El Salvador, Mauricio carried his heritage with pride throughout his life. A...

Jan 5, 2026

Shaun Michael Clarke died January 5, 2026 at the age of 61, seven years after he was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. His disease took him from us prematurely, but it was not what defined him. Rather, Shaun was known for his unwavering kindness, both personally and professionally, his bright smile, the sparkle in his eyes, and his ability to...

Jan 5, 2026

Marblehead - Joseph Leo Brophy (91), of Marblehead, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott. Born in Boston, Joseph was the son of the late Mary (Dwyer) and Joseph C. Brophy.

Joe grew up in Hyde Park and attended Boston College High School, graduating in the class of 1952. He went on to...

Jan 5, 2026

Robert M. (Bob) Donovan, 94, of Salem, MA, died at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, Bedford, MA with his family by his side on Monday January 5th. Bob is survived by his children Maureen (Donovan) and Denis Viel, Windham, NH, Theresa (Donovan) and Dan Munroe, Marblehead, MA, Robert and Mary-Colette Donovan, Centreville, VA, David and Jill Donovan, Fayetteville,...

Jan 1, 2026

Rosalie Ann McKinley, 86, of Danvers died on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Seacoast Nursing Home in Gloucester after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 28, 1939, to the late Enrico and Rose (Bacchi) Erelli, Rosalie spent the first few years of her childhood in Everett before moving to Malden. She attended Malden High School and later married her best friend,...

Dec 31, 2025

Jane Marie Mulloy, 67 years old, passed away on December 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Jane was born on May 7, 1958, to Joseph Paul and Margaret McMenimen in Cambridge, MA. She was predeceased by her husband of 40 years, Robert W. Mulloy. 

During her life, Jane enjoyed reading and helping her community as a member of the Lions Club...

Dec 25, 2025

Filomena Correia Morton of Peabody, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on Christmas morning, December 25, 2025, at the age of 60 years old.

She was born on March 17, 1965, in Salem, Massachusetts as the proud and only daughter of Ramiro G. Correia and Maria Alda (Cordeiro) Correia. One of her greatest pleasures in life was being their daughter. Her family feels...

Dec 24, 2025

Judith Lee (Goodwin) O’Leary passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family on December 24, 2025. Judy leaves behind her daughter, Tara O’Leary MacCarthy and her husband, Kenny; her grandchildren, Dr. Keira (O’Donovan) Martinez and her wife, Dr. Jennifer Martinez, Connor O’Leary and his wife Katherine. Judy is also survived by her two beloved great-granddaughters, Eve Martinez and...

Dec 21, 2025

Sally Ann Gould, age 83, of Salem, MA, and formerly of Ossipee, NH, and West Peabody, MA, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. Born on October 8, 1942, in Rochester, New Hampshire, Sally was a cherished mother, grandmother, friend and touched the lives of those who knew her.

Sally grew up in Ossipee, New Hampshire, and was the beloved daughter...

Dec 18, 2025

Joan (Colt) Hooper was imposing—in stature, in talent, and in grace, a woman of gentle good humor. For all of her 96 years she enthusiastically loved her family, her friends, and her dogs. She was an energetic artist, who shared her skills with others, and continued to challenge herself by frequently using different mediums and changing landscapes and subjects. Her...

Dec 17, 2025

Dorothy Ann Jodoin, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, near her home in Salem, Massachusetts.

Born on June 12, 1935, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walter and Sophie Opolski. She was a lifelong resident of Salem and deeply connected to her community throughout her life.

Dorothy was married for 34 years to her beloved husband, Raymond Joseph...

Dec 8, 2025

Carleen Dorothy Brosnan (O'Brien), 74, of Salem, passed away on Monday December 8, 2025, at home, after a recent battle with lung cancer. Carleen was a lifelong resident of Salem, born to parents Dorothy A. (Frye) and Louis J. O'Brien. She was the second of 3 children, having both an older sister Donna, and a younger brother, Shawn. She attended...

Nov 16, 2025

It's with deep sadness, we share that Bruce Bedard, born in Salem, MA and resident of Groveland, passed peacefully in his sleep on November 16, 2025, with his devoted dog Nia by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Bruce was a proud blue-collar worker and retiree of General Electric in Lynn, where he did everything...

Nov 14, 2025

Siomara Turcios, 54, of Salem, died unexpectedly at her home on November 14, 2025. She was born in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala to Rosalia Romero and the late Aquilino Antonio Perez on May 13, 1971. Siomara was married to Gabriel Turcios in 1998 and together went on to have children.

Siomara had a passion for food and was...

Nov 14, 2025

To the dismay and regret of everyone who was fortunate to know her, Marjorie "Carol" Cimini (96yo) passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov 14, 2025, in her residence at Brooksby Village.

She was born on April 13, 1929, in Lynn, MA to Edward and Madeline Conner and was raised in Nahant, MA. True to her coastal roots...