Obituaries

Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Raymond Eldridge Briggs, Jr.

Raymond Eldridge Briggs, Jr.

Jun 28, 2020

Raymond (Ray) Eldridge Briggs Jr., born December 12, 1927 in New York to Raymond Eldridge and Irma (Panet) Briggs passed away on June 28th after a long illness. Raised in Bronxville, New York, also by step-parents, Fred and Ruth (Main) Schneeberg, he graduated from Roosevelt High School and Lakemont Academy, entering the US Navy at age 17. He later...

Gale-Ann Saunders

Gale-Ann Saunders

Jun 28, 2020

Gale-Ann Saunders (Hendricks), aged 75, of Old Orchard Beach, ME passed way peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2020.

Gale was born to the late Bertram and Lorraine Hendricks in Salem, MA. Gale was a graduate of St. James High school. Gale enjoyed gardening, camping, puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Gale...

Barbara Katherine Dombrowski

Barbara Katherine Dombrowski

Jun 22, 2020

Barbara Katherine (Letarte) Dombrowski, 89, formerly of Cape Elizabeth, ME and Marblehead, MA died peacefully at South Portland Nursing Home on Monday, June 22, 2020, with family by her side.

Barbara was the third of four daughters born to Albert and Yvonne Letarte who raised their family in Salem, MA. After graduating from Saint Mary's High School...

John James Fifield

John James Fifield

Jun 17, 2020

John Fifield - entrepreneur, beloved husband and father, and spirited conversationalist - died on June 17, 2020 peacefully and at home. He was known for his hearty laugh, his quick wit, his love of good design, and his deep and varied intellectual pursuits.

John was born to Jeannette Eleanor MacDonald and James Edward Fifield in West Hartford,...

Michael Paul Walsh

Michael Paul Walsh

Jun 15, 2020

Michael Paul Walsh, 59, son of Syna (Chaet) Walsh of Salem and the late George J. Walsh, died Monday morning June 15, 2020, at Salem Hospital after a long battle with cancer. Born in Salem, Michael attended Salem Public Schools and had resided in Salem.

Michael was an avid car salesman for Ford under the Kelly, Thomas,...

Philip Stephen Singleton

Philip Stephen Singleton

Jun 6, 2020

Philip Stephen Singleton (Chummy) died on Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at his home in Lynnfield, Mass at the age of 81. He was surrounded by his family, friends and loved ones, listening to Irish music and resting comfortably.  He was born in 1939 at Salem Hospital to Grace and Philip Singleton. Though he left us peacefully and quietly, he...

Christer Bohman

Christer Bohman

Jun 2, 2020

Christer Bohman, age 59 of Swampscott, Massachusetts passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on June 2nd 2020, after a brief battle with cancer.

Christer was born in Finspang, Sweden on April 22nd 1961 to Eivor and Ulf Bohman, he was a loving husband to Alice and proud father to Alexander and Liam, fostering the same nurturing relationship...

Ann Sylvia (Hansis) Flynn

Ann Sylvia (Hansis) Flynn

May 29, 2020

Marblehead – Ann Sylvia Hansis Flynn, 86 died of natural causes at home in Marblehead surrounded by her loving family.  She died Friday, May 29, 2020.

She was the only child of Ted and Mary Hansis.  Raised in Marblehead, Ann graduated from Marblehead High School in 1952 and received a teaching degree from Keene State College in...

Daniel Walter Shipulski

Daniel Walter Shipulski

May 29, 2020

Daniel Walter Shipulski, 73, of Marblehead passed peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House on May 29, 2020 with his daughter Kate at his bedside. Daniel was the son of the late Dorothy and Edward Shipulski of Saugus. He grew up in Saugus, graduated from Saugus High School in the loyal class of 1965, and attended Walla Walla College...

Andrew S Sorrento, Jr

Andrew S Sorrento, Jr

May 26, 2020

Andrew S. Sorrento Jr, 57, of Salem passed away on May 26 th after a brief illness.  Husband of Ann Marie (Koen) Sorrento.

Andy was born in Hyde Park Massachusetts and moved to Salem when he was 14 years old.  He graduated from Salem High School and North Shore Community College.  He was employed by Nissen Baking...

Virginia Marie Mellus

Virginia Marie Mellus

May 26, 2020

Virginia "Ginny" B Mellus passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the Masconomet Health Care Center at the age of 70. Born on September 11, 1949 to Frank and Cassie Busteed, Ginny spent her formative years in Salem. She was educated in Peabody at Bishop Fenwick High School, and she graduated from there in 1967. Two years later...

Barbara Rochon

Barbara Rochon

May 23, 2020

Barbara Ann Rochon, 82 years old, retired Veterans Services Secretary and loving wife of the late Wilfred (Fred) Rochon, passed away at home Saturday, May 23, 2020 surrounded by her devoted family. Born in Salem on July 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Lillian Tardiff. Barbara has lived in Salem all of her life....

Marie Angela (Giuggio) Hodge

Marie Angela (Giuggio) Hodge

May 22, 2020

Marie (Giuggio) Hodge died peacefully at the age of 91, at The Brentwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Danvers on Friday, May 22, 2020, after succumbing to her bout with advanced Alzheimer's/dementia.  During her illness, she was loved and cared for first by Landmark at Oceanview in Beverly, then at Brentwood.  She thrived under the wonderful care of both...

James White

James White

May 22, 2020

James Everett White, age 79, passed away on Friday, May, 22, 2020 at home. We are grateful to his compassionate caregivers in his last years of life for being there for him. James was born in Gloucester and lived his entire life in the Cape Ann area. He was drafted into the Army and served in Vietnam. After being honorably...

Dennis H Dragonis

Dennis H Dragonis

May 22, 2020

DRAGONIS , DENNIS H. (Denny) of Salem, age 64, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 20th, 2020. Son of the late Dennis H., & Gertrude B. Dragonis . He is survived by his twin daughters Kelli & Jennilee Dragonis , two granddaughters; Mia Dragonis & Olivia Cunningham. Along with his brother; Harry Dragonis & his wife Michele, sisters;...

Marye Esther Buckley

Marye Esther Buckley

May 15, 2020

Marye Esther Buckley of Marblehead, MA and Boca Raton, FL passed away peacefully on May 15th in Boca Raton. She was born in Peabody, MA in 1923 to Andrew and Marye Esther (Coleman) Bugler DMD. Marye was predeceased by her parents, her sister Gertrude Essember, her brother Philip (Marguerite) Bugler, her brother and sister in law Arthur J. (Lillian...

Mary E. Armstrong

Mary E. Armstrong

May 12, 2020

Mary (Bonocore) Armstrong, 82, of Peabody, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend, died peacefully at High Pointe House Tuesday, May 12, 2020 after a courageous battle with COVID-19. Born in Salem, Mary grew up and devoted the majority of her time raising her family. In her later years she lived in Peabody. She was the daughter...

Joan Lois Poirier

Joan Lois Poirier

May 12, 2020

Joan Lois Poirier

Lifetime Humanitarian

May 10, 1936 – May 12, 2020

Born in Peabody MA, Joan lived her early life in Beverly and Salem, MA, and was a member of the Salem High School Class of 1954. For many years, Joan worked in retail, becoming the Manager of Nature Food...

Susanne Day

Susanne Day

May 10, 2020

Susanne (Collins) Day, 77, of Beverly, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, died peacefully at Blueberry Hill Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Sunday, May 10, 2020 after a lengthy illness, hastened by coronavirus.

Born in Salem, Sue grew up and spent most of her time raising her family and living in Lynn. In her...

Levon Thomas Kacherian

Levon Thomas Kacherian

May 8, 2020

Salem - Mr. Levon T. Kacherian, 78, of Salem, beloved husband of Beth Kacherian, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Bennington, Vermont, the son of the late Leo and Clara Kacherian was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School, Class of 1959....

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