Obituaries

Nov 29, 2023

Joan Marie (Callahan) Fix passed away on November 29 at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan waged an epic battle against cancer, but was unable to defeat death in the way that she commanded life. Joan was the devoted daughter of the late James P. and Mary Elizabeth (Rafter), born on December 5, 1953. A 1971...

Nov 15, 2023

Lee Bartlett Weed, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, steadfast friend to many and a lifelong and proud 'Header, passed away at her home on Nov. 15 at 83 years old.

Lee was born in Marblehead on April 7, 1940, to Doris "Snooks" and Charles "Dubby" Bartlett. She attended the Gerry School and Marblehead High School, where she met...

Nov 12, 2023

Jenifer Kelly, born on January 27, 1956, to William and Ruth Kelly in Teaneck, NJ, peacefully passed away on November 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Jenifer, the middle child, was close with her brothers Bill and Peter Kelly.

After graduating from Northern Valley Regional High School in 1974, she pursued her education at Wellesley College, where...

Nov 11, 2023

Mary Louise (O'Keefe) Tuttle of Salem, MA and Naples, FL, loving wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 11 at the age of 83. Mary Lou was born on June 26, 1940 in Salem, the oldest of five children of Richard B. "Mike" O'Keefe and Helene (Reddy) O'Keefe. She attended the St. James elementary school, St....

Nov 5, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joao R. Sampaio, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and esteemed member of the community. Joao peacefully departed this world on November 5, 2023, at the age of 85, in Salem, Massachusetts, where he resided.

Born on June 28, 1938, in Portugal, Joao was the cherished...

Nov 5, 2023

BEVERLY- Paul J Lydon, 87, of Beverly died November 05, 2023, peacefully at home. He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Biondi) with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Paul was born in Charlestown, MA, to the late Thomas and Winifred (Quinn) Lydon. He was a graduate of Charlestown High School.

From a very young age...

Oct 25, 2023

Carol Arnould, 76, died peacefully on October 25, 2023 in her Marblehead home after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.  She is remembered adoringly by the hundreds of Marblehead students she educated, her wife and teaching partner, Ann Worrick, her children Matt Arnould, Meg and Beth Worrick, her daughter-in-law Leslie Fox Arnould, and her grandchildren Freddy, Beckett, and Beatrice...

Oct 22, 2023

Anne Elizabeth Penni passed away on Sunday October 22, 2023, at North Shore Medical Center – Salem Hospital, unexpectedly.  Anne will be remembered for her love and support for her family and everyone she met.

Anne is survived by her three children, her son Matthew Cox and his wife Janet Cox, her daughter Elizabeth Cox and her...

Oct 16, 2023

SALEM- Loraine J. Arrigo (77), of Salem, passed away on Monday October 16, 2023 at Rosewood Assisted Living facility from Alzheimer's Disease. Born on Jully 22, 1946 in Newton, Loraine was the daughter of the late Mary (Murphy) and Ralph Hamill.

Loraine was educated at Salem Hospital School of Nursing and later went onto obtain her master's...

Oct 12, 2023

Ilda G. Barros passed away on Thursday October 12, 2023 at her home.

She is predeceased by her mother Julia GONÇALVES PEREIRA (Caetano Olivera) from Portugal, Father JOÃO GONÇALVES PEREIRA from Brazil, sister Alayde GONÇALVES Bento from Portugal, divorced spouse Duarte Lopes Barros and son Victor Lopes Barros.

Ilda lived her life with vitality and...

Oct 12, 2023

Beverly, MA and Rockland, ME

Elizabeth Hunter Walker died peacefully on October 12, 2023. She had been in hospice care for a short time at Beverly Hospital with family around her following a brief series of strokes. Born in Flushing, New York, December 7, 1924, she was the daughter of Gale and Margaret (Meigs) Hunter. She graduated...

Oct 7, 2023

In Loving Memory of Manuel da Silva Bettencourt

Manuel Bettencourt, age 83, of Peabody, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2023, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 8, 1939, in the southern village of Luz on Portugal's Azorean Island of Graciosa. Manny was known for...

Oct 4, 2023

Maureen "Penny" L. Buckley, 86, of Danvers, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2023. On that crystal clear October evening, she left us quietly and was ushered into Heaven.

Penny was born in Malden, Massachusetts and graduated from Cheverus High School in 1954. Penny attributed her excellent education to the good Catholic Sisters who taught her...

Oct 3, 2023

Robert (Bob) W. Moroney, age 76, of Peabody, MA (formerly of Wenham, MA) passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023, following a battle with multiple health conditions, including septic shock and heart failure.

Robert was born in Salem, MA on February 23, 1947, to Timothy and Ann (Callahan) Moroney, who raised him to value corned beef and...

Oct 3, 2023

Salem - Pauline J. (Amatucci) Newth, age 89 years, wife of the late Lester J. Newth, Jr, died Tuesday morning October 3, 2023.  Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late John and Eva (Fontaine) Amatucci.  She was raised in Salem and graduated from St. Chretienne Academy.  Following High School, she attended Regis College and graduated from...

Oct 2, 2023

AMESBURY – Diane P. (Dailey) Spanoghe, age 83 years, our loving Mother entered eternal rest on the afternoon of Monday, October 2, 2023 with her loving family by her side.  She was our beloved Mother, Nana, Sister and friend to all who knew her.

She was raised in Rockport by her parents Edward and Catherine (Sutherland) Dailey.  ...

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...