Obituaries

Jul 28, 2019

SALEM – Gifford Pennington Scott, age 91 years, husband of Ann Pierson Scott, died Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 at the NSMC Salem Hospital.  Born in Atlantic City, New Jersey he was the son of the late Daniel G. Scott and Dorothy (Tracy) Scott.   He enjoyed life guarding at the Margate Beach in New Jersey. He entered the United...

Jul 20, 2019

DANVERS- Rosemarie (Ciulla) McGrath (68) of Salem passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on the afternoon of Saturday, July 20, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Rosemarie was the loving daughter of the late Josephine (Montemagno) and Anthony Ciulla.

Rose was born in Malden, raised in Medford and attended Medford High School,...

Jul 14, 2019

William Avellis of Danvers passed away on July 14 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln after suffering complications from several health issues. He was a resident of Salem from 1945 to 1990.

Bill, also known as Bubby to his family and closest friends, was a long-time owner of The Bootery , a women's designer...

Jul 13, 2019

Beverly  - Frank Elliott Rowand, 91, passed away at the Hunt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, after a long struggle with heart disease. Born in Salem to Melville and Melba Rowand, Frank went on to graduate from Salem High School. In 1959 he opened Rowand's Fish Market in Beverly. When not serving up one of his famous lobster...

Jul 6, 2019

Francis C. Burnham of Salem, 94, died peacefully at home on July 6, 2019.  Francis was born in Ipswich, May 9, 1925 and grew up in Essex, MA.

Married to Phoebe Lutts Burnham for 62 years, he was the son of Hervey and Elizabeth Burnham of Essex.  He leaves two sisters, Nancy Lutts of Salem...

Jul 5, 2019

Mary Jane A. (Carr) Veronese, 88, of Peabody, MA passed away peacefully at Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge on the morning of July 5, 2019.  She was born in Salem, MA on September 11, 1930, daughter of the late William E.  and Julianna (Anna) Waldron Carr.

Mary Jane was a willing, active and enthusiastic participant in...

Jul 1, 2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Clare L. Donahue, who died peacefully on July 1 st – surrounded by family and friends – shortly after having been diagnosed with lung cancer.  Those who loved Clare reflect on their loss yet share their admiration for her because she contributed so much to enrich...

Jun 26, 2019

Leon Albert Walker, Jr, age 66 years, husband of Dianne Marie (Doucet) Walker, died June 26, 2019 following a long illness.  He was born in Boston to the late Leon A. Walker Sr. and Dorothy (Tucker) Callahan.  He is survived by his loving daughter Janelle of Nova Scotia, son Joel of East Boston.  Brother of Charles, Lee, Michael, Roland, Carol,...

Jun 26, 2019

Bong Thi Nguyen, 75, of Salem MA, passed away on June 26, 2019, at Salem Hospital, with her family by her side.

Born on October 3, 1943, in Thanh Hai, Vietnam, to Nguyen Van Suu and Nguyen Thi Hanh,, she came to the United States seeking a better life for her family.  Through her tireless efforts and...

Jun 26, 2019

Roger G. Whear Jr.  86, of Salem and Marblehead passed away at the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a long illness.

Born in Medford, Roger attended Medford Public Schools. During his High School years he participated in soccer, baseball and played the French horn in the Marching Band. Family often commented "it was...

Jun 24, 2019

Carol E. (Crean) Michaud, age 87 years, wife of the late Gilbert J. Michaud, died Monday morning June 24, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.   Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Elsie (Mann) Crean.  She was raised in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.

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Jun 24, 2019

Salem- Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Reardon (70) passed away with her family by her side on the afternoon of Monday June 24, 2019 at Salem Hospital. Born in Salem, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Marie (Nogueira) and Henry Reardon.

Throughout her life, she attended both St. Thomas and then St. James for High School. After she...

Jun 24, 2019

Phyllis Darling White of Swampscott on the evening of Monday, June 24, 2019, with family by her side, in the home that she grew up in.  Loving mother of Christie Mills White, West Milton, Vermont, George Roland White Jr. (deceased) Palos Verdes,California, Steven Darling White and his wife Meg of Marblehead and Allen Jarvie White and his wife Gina...

Jun 23, 2019

Robert David Mulligan Sr., age 91, resident of Salem passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019 after a brief illness.  He is thankful to have spent his last hours on Earth surrounded by his loving family.

Bob is predeceased by his parents, Frank and Margaret (Lannon) Mulligan and his sister, Madeline.

Bob attended St. John's...

Jun 21, 2019

Barbara (Kenney) DeFrancesco, 88, a lifelong resident of Salem passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 surrounded by her family at Massachusetts General Hospital.  She was the wife of the late Joseph DeFrancesco who died in 2012.

Barbara was born in Salem, MA on July 1, 1930 the daughter of Arthur and Lillian Kenney and was...

Jun 18, 2019

Gloria L. Dumas, age 96, passed away peacefully at the Bertram House in Swampscott, MA surrounded by her family on June 18.  Born in West Medway, MA on July 14, 1922, and raised in Enfield, NH, Gloria was the daughter of Arthur and Blanche (Dupres) Lapan.

She was predeceased by her husband, Earle H. Dumas. They married...

Jun 15, 2019

Wenham - John (Jack) Frederick Reilly, Jr. passed away surrounded by his loving family on June 15, 2019.

Jack treasured his 84 years of a life marked by a positive outlook, sharp mind, ready wit, and unfailing integrity.

Born in 1935 in Marblehead, MA to John Frederick and Mary Dooling Reilly, Jack was a fourth...

Jun 9, 2019

Salem- Gail A. (Foti) Kucker, 70, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of Sunday June 9th. Born in Lynn, Gail was the daughter of the late Concetta (Schepis) and Carmelo Foti. She graduated from Lynn English High School. Gail was a long-time resident of Salem, where she worked for 33 years at Salem High School as the Secretary to...

Jun 7, 2019

Mrs. Artemis (Tgettis) Gregoire, age 86, of Salem, beloved wife of the late Raymond L. Gregoire, loving mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on June 7 th , 2019. Born July 13, 1932 in Salem Mass she was the daughter of Christopher and Florence (Zacapolis) Tgettis.  Her parents, brothers, Alexander Tgettis, Harry Tgettis and Charles Tgettis, sisters Alice Patterson...

Jun 3, 2019

Salem, MA – John "Jack" Hughes of Salem, MA age 85 passed away peacefully at Masconomet Rehabilitation in Topsfield on June 3, 2019. Born in Salem, John was the son of the late Bessie (Brennan) and John J. Hughes Sr..  He was raised and educated in Salem and graduated from Salem High School in 1950.  An honorably...