Obituaries

Sep 25, 2023

Arthur Thelton "Thel" Anderson, Jr., of Swampscott, passed peacefully into God's Kingdom at Salem Hospital on September 25, 2023 at the age of 71. He was born on February 16, 1952 in Gloucester, MA, to the late Arthur T. "Bud" Anderson, Sr., and Geneva B. (Ellis) Anderson. On June 24, 2023 he was united in marriage to Deirdre A....

Sep 21, 2023

Kathryn A. "Kathy" Streacker, a dog lover and beloved friend to many in Salem's Derby Street neighborhood, died Sept. 21. She was 68.

Her death came after a three-year battle with cancer. Kathy cared for hundreds of dogs over three decades in Salem.

According to longtime friend Dr. Larissa Lucas, Kathy had a gift with...

Sep 20, 2023

Desmond "Dez" Connors, born August 21, 2013, son of Michael and Jennifer Connors left this world far too soon on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Dez's life was brief but beautiful and filled with boundless love, laughter, and cherished moments.

Dez was a remarkable young man who brought immeasurable joy to his family and friends. He had a...

Sep 16, 2023

SALEM- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Brendan John Whelton on September 16, 2023, in Salem, MA, at the age of 56, after a long battle with depression.

Bren was born in Salem on January 20, 1967, son of Carol A. (Leblanc) Whelton and the late Peter N. Whelton. He graduated...

Sep 16, 2023

John "Jan Feliks" Dziak, age 71, of Beverly, MA, passed away on September 16, 2023. He was born on May 30, 1952, in Elblag, Poland. John, known to his loved ones as "Dad," was a man who filled the lives of others with joy and laughter. He had a great sense of humor and a caring nature that touched...

Sep 10, 2023

Robert L. Perkins, 66, of Newfield, Maine, passed away at his residence on September 10, 2023. He was born on April 18, 1957, to Martin P. Perkins Sr. and the late Norma L. Perkins.

He attended St. Mary's Grammar School in Salem and later went on to graduate from Salem High School. Bob was an energetic and...

Sep 3, 2023

Peter G. Burns (83), of Cambridge, passed away on Sunday September 3, 2023, at Mt. Auburn Hospital in Cambridge with family by his side. Born in Lynn, Peter was the son of the late Lois (Gould) and Richard Burns.

After attending Marblehead High School, Peter was a Sergeant in the Army Reserves. He later graduated from Mass...

Sep 3, 2023

Jane E. Manley, of Melrose, died at the age of 80 on September 3, 2023. Born in New Bedford, MA, she was the daughter of Gladys C. (Cochrane) Manley of New Jersey and John C. Manley of Kansas She was predeceased within months by her brother Stephen C. Manley of Ipswich, MA, and previously by a beloved aunt, Mary...

Aug 30, 2023

MARBLEHEAD- Mary Ellen Branscombe (80), of Marblehead, passed away on Wednesday August 30, 2023 at the Lafayette Nursing Home in Marblehead. Born in Marblehead, Mary Ellen was the daughter of the late Helen (Godfrey) and Richard D. Walsh. Growing up, Mary Ellen attended Marblehead schools where she went onto graduate from. Following her time there, she attended Albertus Magnus...

Aug 29, 2023

Michael Edward Gallagher (69), of Salem, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday August 29, 2023, after a long illness. Born in Salem, Michael was the son of the late Emma (St. Jean) and George Gallagher.

Michael attended Salem High School and later went onto attend North Shore Community College. Shortly after...

Aug 21, 2023

Jeff passed away on August 21st, 2023, after a courageous, 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born in Ipswich, MA to Gail and Jack Reilly, as the eldest of 4, Jeff gave them an orientation to parenting. Jeff spent his formative years in Marblehead, MA, where he made lifelong friends and developed an unwavering love for Boston sports, most notably...

Aug 14, 2023

Donna LeBrun Taylor, 67 of Salem passed away on Monday August 14 in Salem Hospital due to complications from a long battle with cancer, with her son by her side.

She was born on October 20, 1955, to Joseph LeBrun and Mary Vasilakopoulos in Salem, Ma.

Donna spent her entire life loving and doting on...

Aug 14, 2023

Janice Elaine (Briggs, Andrews) Zimmerman 85, of Wolfeboro, NH, passed away quietly at home with her husband Howard by her side on August 14, 2023 of heart failure.

Janice was born on December 7,1937 to parents Russell and Alice Briggs in Lynn, MA.  She attended Swampscott high school.

In 1958 she married Bruce C Andrews.  ...

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...