Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Carole L. Burns left this earthly realm on August 8, 2023, after a rather long illness.  She was 86 years old.

It would be wrong to say that Carole lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined. When anyone else would have broken, Carole stayed strong. Through...

Aug 8, 2023

Timothy Paul Pelletier, age 56, husband of Kerrie Sullivan, died Tuesday August 8, 2023, following a lengthy illness.  Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Alfred and Barbara (Dinsmore) Pelletier.  He was raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.  Timothy was a long-time employee with the H + H Propeller Company in...

Aug 7, 2023

Salem – Lester J. Newth, Jr. age 90 years, husband of Pauline (Amatucci) Newth, died Monday morning August 7, 2023.  Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Lester J. Newth, Sr and the late Doris (Sayers) Newth.  He was raised in Lynn and graduated from Lynn Public Schools.  He has been a resident of Salem for...

Aug 4, 2023

Jason "Jay" Malko, age 51, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023, at Tufts Medical Center.  Born on June 5, 1972, to the late Geraldine (Murphy) and S. Joseph Malko, Jay enjoyed his years growing up in Salem and made many friends.

While he was diligent with his Salem High School (SHS) studies, Jay's favorite activity was basketball.  ...

Jul 31, 2023

Brian Edward Carr, 65, of Topsfield, formerly of Marblehead, passed away peacefully at Beverly Hospital surrounded by loving family after a brief illness on July 31, 2023. At the time of his passing, Brian had been a longtime resident of Nike Village in Topsfield where he was well liked and had many friends.

Born in Salem and...

Jul 31, 2023

Virgina Maire Borek, 96, passed away on July 31, 2023, at Putnam Farm Assisted Living Facility in Danvers. Ginny was born in Salem, the daughter of Victoria (Wojnarowicz) and Stanley Borek of Salem, and sister of the late Joseph Borek, Frances Gonsiorawski, Wanda Borek, Stacia Zdanowicz, Alice Borek Ellis, Helen Crowley, Freda Borek, Rose Mackey and Edward Borek.

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Katherine "Midge" Dobbins, 81 April 2, 1942 – July 24, 2023

Marblehead, MA: Mary "Midge" Dobbins, a longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away on July 24, 2023 in Salem. Midge was born April 2, 1942, in the Panama Canal Zone to the late Harry and Irene (Hammerstrom) Dobbins. Her father was a Civil Engineer with the...

Jul 23, 2023

Herb Van Dam, 76, of Salem, MA passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital on 7/23/23.  He was an historian, the best tour guide ever, the funniest person we ever met, folk maven, and a Paul McCartney look-alike.  A friend to many, and a beloved uncle to Alex Cidado of GA and Jill and Carly Pender and their son Bennett...

Jul 22, 2023

John Dennis "Sully" Sullivan was born on July 4, 1966, and raised in Marblehead, MA.  He passed away following an accident on July 22, 2023, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

John Dennis received his Bachelor of Arts from Regis College in Denver, Colorado, in 1988, his MBA from Northeastern University in 1992, his Master of...

Jul 13, 2023

Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John & Mabel (Symonds) Conway. She grew up in the Gallows Hill area. She attended St James Catholic Church & St James Parochial School.

She was a devoted homemaker, but also worked several different jobs thru the years. She was a longtime member of the Salem Women...

Jul 10, 2023

Gayle M. Lento (McDonald)

June 24th, 1957 - July 10th, 2023

Salem- Gayle Lento, 66, of Salem, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at Massachusetts General Hospital on Monday July 10th, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. She shared 33 years of marriage with her devoted husband, Carl Lento. She is also survived by her loving...

Jul 9, 2023

Eric J. Godin, 62, passed away on July 9, 2023. He was the son of the late Raymond P. and Joyce W. Godin of Connecticut.

Eric was a loving and supportive father to his 2 sons, Aaron & Elijah Godin.  He taught them boating, fishing, camping, hiking, wilderness survival, and all about boy scouts!  He took them...

Jul 9, 2023

Margaret Catherine (Flannery) Duggan "Peggy" passed peacefully on July 9, 2023, surrounded by close family.  She was born on February 23, 1934, in Winthrop, MA the youngest of five children to Joseph Flannery and Margaret McDonald.

She spent her final two and half years living with her daughter Barbara Foot and her family in Winchester, MA.

Jul 8, 2023

Cynthia A. (Looker) Victory, 89, of Beverly, MA, formerly a longtime resident of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on July 8 at Ledgewood Rehabilitation, after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Born in February 1934 in Lynn, MA to Bryce O. Looker and Frances (LeBlanc) Looker, she was the sister of Robert Looker and Alice (Looker) Zolla....

Jul 3, 2023

Richard Flaherty, 79, of Salem, Massachusetts, formerly of Woburn, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023. He was born at Boston City Hospital and was the son of the late George and Loretto (Cowhig) Flaherty.

He was the cherished husband of Judith Cronin-Flaherty and the late Dorothy (Connolly) Flaherty, who predeceased him in 2002.

Raised...

Jun 29, 2023

SALEM- Robert "Bob" J. Dykeman (77), of Malden, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Advinia Care in Salem. Born in Boston, Bob was the son of the late Eileen (McSweeny) and James Dykeman.

Bob was a lifelong resident of Malden as he grew up with three other siblings. After graduating from high school, Bob enlisted...

Jun 28, 2023

James Joseph Barton, 79, of Salem passed away on June 28 2023.

James was born on October 13, 1943, to Peter and Elizabeth Barton in Queens, NY. James grew up in Rhode Island and attended the University of Rhode Island. Upon graduation, James served in the military as an enlisted officer and saw overseas combat in Vietnam...

Jun 28, 2023

Aku Amenu-Kpodo was born in Accra, Ghana on June 3, 1970 and passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, not far from her beloved home in Salem, Massachusetts.

First and foremost, she was a child of young people on the move from newly independent countries in the Caribbean and Africa.  Aku represents the best of the worlds...

Jun 24, 2023

Isabel Diaz "Chavela" 85, of Peabody, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Surviving Isabel are her daughter's Mildred Oviedo Diaz, Marilyn Oviedo and her son Joselito Collazo, as well as her grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was a devoted mother. Isabel will be remembered for her loving, understanding, and energetic nature. She...

Jun 15, 2023

Paul R. Field, 93, loving husband of Paula (Groszyk), of Salem, MA and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023, at the Kaplan House in Danvers.

Paul was born on January 23, 1930, to Albert and Mary (McMahon) Field in Atlanta, Georgia. His family moved to Salem when he was an infant and he lived...