Obituaries

Dec 13, 2021

Dick Lutts, late of Danvers and Salem, peacefully passed at home surrounded by family; he was holding the hand of his best friend and wife of 74 years, Betty.

Dick was born in Salem, the oldest of three children to the late Carlton G. Lutts and Grace A (Smith) Lutts. He was one of the first children...

Dec 6, 2021

Kevin Hughes passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2021. He was born January 13, 1959 in Salem. He was a graduate of Salem High School class of 1977 and a lifelong resident of Salem, MA.

Throughout his life he was always giving back to his community. In the 80's Kevin volunteered his time to Salem Hospital where...

Dec 2, 2021

SALEM, MA

Roger F. Bresnahan, age 84 of Salem, MA, and formerly of Essex, MA, died peacefully on December 2, 2021. Born in Manchester, NH on May 10, 1937, the son of Francis D. Bresnahan and Esther (Hybsch) Bresnahan. Raised in Rutland, VT, he spent his summers on Lake Dunmore. Roger graduated from Rutland High School in...

Dec 1, 2021

Brian died peacefully in his sleep on December 1st in Boca Raton, Florida. Brian had relocated there 14 years ago to help care for his aging parents.

Brian was born in Salem, MA on February 9th, 1957. He was the third of six children of Dr. Frederick and Marye Buckley. He grew up in Marblehead and became...

Dec 1, 2021

Phyllis Jean Vray of Salem, MA died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 following a stroke at the age of 73. Born on August 8, 1948 in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Mildred B. (Gosse) Vray. She was the wife of David L. Cross, to whom she was married for 31 years. Phyllis grew...

Nov 29, 2021

Fernando M. (Manny) Valadao, 59, of Salem passed away unexpectedly  on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Salem Hospital.  Born in Terceira, Azores on April 20, 1962.  He was the loving husband of Theresa Valadao where they shared 20 years of marriage.  Fernando migrated to the United States in 1969, and lived in Gloucester until 2001.  He attended Gloucester schools,...

Nov 24, 2021

Dr. Paul J. McNeil, age 96, longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 with his wife Maureen (Sobocinski) of 54 years, at his side.  Born in Medford, the son of the late John and Mary (Flaherty) McNeil.  Paul was a graduate of St. Anselm College and the University of Pennsylvania Dental School.  After graduation Paul...

Nov 17, 2021

Alice Eliuk Armstrong, 90, passed away on Tuesday November 17, 2021 at the Lafayette Nursing Home in Marblehead. Born in Salem, Alice was the daughter of the late Antionette (Liberty) and Joseph Duchene.

Alice is survived by: her children Sandra Dumas of Salem, Diane Bishop of Sebring, FL, and Henry Eliuk of Salem; her six grandchildren; and...

Nov 16, 2021

Robert "Bob" Jean, of late at Sunrise at Gardner Park, Peabody, peacefully entered eternal rest on November 16, with family at his side.

Predeceased by the love of his life, Rita (Martin). Married for 66 years, they made their home in Salem and raised six sons – David and his wife Mary Ann of Amesbury; Paul and...

Nov 15, 2021

SALEM- Robert W. James, 80, of Salem passed away on Monday November 15, 2021 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. Born in Somerville, Robert was the son of the late Helen (Goodwin) and Percy James.

Growing up, Robert attended schools locally before beginning his career. Robert had a passion for trucks and began working in the industry...

Nov 7, 2021

Martin (Marty) Thomas Grenier, 48 of Salem MA passed away unexpectedly on Sunday Nov. 7, 2021.

Born in Salem on August 12, 1973.  He was the son of the late Peter Grenier of Middleton and Sheila (Cummings) Dubiel of Concord NH.

Marty worked in the leather industry for 20 years.  He had a great love...

Nov 6, 2021

Dr. Louise Swiniarski, 82, a long-standing professor at Salem State University, died peacefully early Saturday morning Nov. 6 2021 in the presence of her husband of 60 years, Joseph K. Swiniarski.  Born in Salem on Jan. 20, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Charles J. Boyle of Salem and the late Bernice (Hikel) Boyle of Millinocket, ME....

Nov 4, 2021

Marblehead – James "Jim" Edwin Oliver, aged 91, passed away Thursday, November 4 at the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital with his loving wife Jocelyn, and the staff of the Hospital at his side. Born in Lynn to James and Katharin (Williams) Oliver, Jim spent his formative years in Lynn. Jim was educated in Lynn at the Industrial...

Nov 3, 2021

Ruth B. Brennan (Wheelock), 87, Wednesday November 3, 2021. With a heavy heart, we say goodbye to our mother as she joins our father in eternal rest. Dad has been waiting 20 years to be reunited with the love of his life. Born and raised in Salem, Ruth was the daughter of the late Blanche (Guy) and Frank G....

Nov 2, 2021

Marilyn L. (MacPherson) Dubiel, affectionately known as "Sis" to her family, age 87, wife of the late Frederick F. Dubiel, died Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late William Parker and Anna (Daniels) MacPherson.  She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School,...

Nov 1, 2021

Jose Cabido Marques, 87 of Salem MA.  Passed away on Monday November 1, 2021 at Beverly hospital surrounded by family.

Jose was born in Portugal and moved to Peabody in 1978.  He resided in Peabody for 40 years.

He worked in manufacturing at Altron for 25 years.  He was also very active in the Portuguese...

Oct 24, 2021

Beverly – Martha "Marchy" Bowden, 74 years, wife of John S. Bowden, transitioned into the afterlife peacefully and surrounded by loving family members. She will be deeply missed and held close in their hearts for all time to come.

Marchy, as she was known, loved her children, Matthew and Hannah and her husband John, of fifty-one years,...

Oct 23, 2021

Danvers – Mrs. Anna (Hagopian) Garabedian, aged 90, passed away on Saturday, October 23, 2021 after a brief illness. Anna was born in Lawrence, MA on March 22, 1931 to Sarkis and Mary (Bakerjian) Hagopian. After marrying Edward "Butch" Garabedian, they settled in Peabody to start their family. Anna worked as the head cook and manager of the cafeteria...

Oct 14, 2021

Salem, MA – John A. (Jack) Ywuc passed away while doing what he loved.  Helping others. He was born in El Paso, TX but spent most of his life in Salem, MA.  He was a 1976 graduate of Salem High's vocational school.

Jack was the eldest son of John J and Sylvia R (Belanger) Ywuc.  A "Jack"...

Oct 12, 2021

Priscilla E. (Bearse) McDonald, 86, of Salem, wife of the late John L. "Jay" McDonald, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 12, 2021.  Born on October 13, 1934 to the late Murray and Alice (O'Brien) Bearse.  She was raised in Beverly and attended St. Mary's Star of the Sea School.  She received her bachelor's degree in Education...