Obituaries

Jun 8, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dolores M. Soteris, wife of the late Theodore J. Soteris and beloved mother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on June 8, 2025, at the age of 94. Dolores was born on March 5, 1931, to Harold and Marie (Delaney) Feeny in Lynn, Massachusetts, and was raised...

Jun 8, 2025

SALEM- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maureen Joan Moroney, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, who departed this world on June 8, 2025, at the age of 88 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born on April 29, 1937, in Troy, New York, Maureen grew up in Stoneham, Massachusetts, before settling...

Apr 27, 2025

Paul Ellis Steedman 70, of Hollywood, Florida passed away on April 27th, 2025, peacefully at Grace Davis Hall Hospice House in Ocala, Florida.

Paul was born in 1955 and was the son of the late Lawrence B. Steedman Jr. and Mary (Warren) of Beverly. Paul was predeceased by his brothers David Blair Steedman and John Scot. Paul...

Apr 24, 2025

Brian J. Maynard, 48, passed away on April 24, 2025.

Brian was born in Wilmington, MA, on April 28, 1976. He resided in Wilmington Ma until 2016. He then moved to Leominster, MA

He attended Shawsheen Tech High School in the Arts program. He attended Lesley College for several years.

Brian was an...

Apr 19, 2025

Marblehead- Lila passed away peacefully on April 19, 2025, Easter weekend—her favorite time of year—surrounded by her loving family and embraced by her Lord.

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on January 14, 1937, Lila was raised on her family's cherished farm in Pulaski, VA. A 1955 graduate of Pulaski High School, she was admired for her vibrant spirit,...

Apr 9, 2025

Salem—Francis Joseph Murphy (91), of Salem, Massachusetts, died early in the evening of Wednesday April 9, just as he wished: in his own home, with family and friends at his bedside.

Frank Murphy was born on July 19, 1933, in Peabody, Massachusetts, to Louise (Brophy) Murphy and Francis James Murphy. He attended Salem public schools and Salem...

Apr 6, 2025

Bertrand R. Gagnon, 90, of Salem, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital, surrounded by his four children and wife of 65 years.

Born in Salem, Massachusetts, on October 31st, 1934, Bertrand R. Gagnon was a cherished husband and father. He had the best dad jokes. He was a kind-hearted and loving father and husband. He loved...

Apr 5, 2025

MARBLEHEAD- Mary Catherine McKenney (Dugan), age 88 of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5th, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Vincent McKenney who predeceased her in December of 2003.

Born in Marblehead, MA, Mary was the daughter of the late George R. Dugan and Margaret C. Dugan (Holmes). Mary was a true Marbleheader...

Apr 4, 2025

With deep sorrow and unwavering faith, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Elsa "Fina" Peets Michel, who went to be with the Lord surrounded by her closest friends and family on April 4th, 2025, at the age of 74.

Elsa was born one of 16 children on July 19, 1950, in...

Apr 1, 2025

Ms. Eileen "Lee" Marie Dineen, age 77, died peacefully on April 1, 2025, at Putnam Farms in Danvers.

Lee was born in Salem, the daughter of the late Eileen Theresa Dineen and John Joseph Dineen and sister to the late John Dineen, Jr.  Lee loved to spend time with her family, many friends and neighbors.  She enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2025

In his signature understated fashion, Charles "Charlie" Cromwell Ives II, of Marblehead, MA died peacefully in his sleep on March 31, 2025, in Marblehead following a brief decline.

Born October 26, 1935, in Essex Fells, NJ to Gordon Frederick and Helen (Hurd) Ives, Charlie spent his formative years as a student at Tabor Academy in Marion, MA,...

Mar 31, 2025

Nancy L. Millard, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, at her home in Hampstead, NH. Born on May 29, 1935, in Lynn, MA, Nancy was a vibrant spirit who brought joy and warmth to everyone she met.  Nancy was the wife of the late Robert L Millard and daughter of the late...

Mar 26, 2025

Evelyn Janice (Julien) Walsh, 83, of Salem passed away peacefully at home following a brief illness in the early hours of Wednesday, March 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Evelyn "Evy" was born in Danvers to the late Louis Edward "Eddie" and Rose (St. Amand) Julien and was the beloved wife of 57 years to the...

Mar 23, 2025

Sherri M. Sweet, 37, passed away on Sunday March 23rd, 2025, with her loved ones near. She is survived by her two sons Rylan Oliver Sweet-Pye and Bentley George Sweet, her mother and stepfather Diane and Gary Palmer, her two fur babies Hartley and Max, along with countless friends some close enough to be called family such as Leann...

Mar 20, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Philip John Read, 84 on March 20, 2025. Born in Providence, RI, he was a beloved son of Herman Milton and Margaret (Martin) Read. Phil was a devoted partner to Bill Graham for over 50 years and the loving brother of H. Milton Read and his wife Nancy....

Mar 16, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth F. "Betsy" Lubas, age 84 of Lynn, announce her passing away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Washington DC, she was the daughter of the late William B. and Anita C. (Clement) Bickford.   In her childhood years, Betsy's family...

Mar 8, 2025

Jane Day Whitty passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025. Jane had a beautiful life. She was born in Boston to Wilbur H. Whitty and Catherine B. (Day) Whitty on July 31, 1937.

Jane grew up in West Roxbury alongside her sisters, Barbara and Kate. In her youth and as a young adult, she enjoyed summers in...

Mar 7, 2025

With heavy hearts and joyful spirits, we announce the peaceful passing of Judith Ann Branconnier 86, at Mass General Brigham Salem Hospital on March 7, 2025. Judy was raised in Swampscott, the daughter of the late Herbert Sprague and Marguerite (Walsh) Coyne.  She graduated from Swampscott High School in 1956 and cherished her years as a cheerleader while making...

Mar 5, 2025

Steven M. LeClerc, 66

January 12, 1959 - March 5, 2025

SALEM, MA — It is with great sadness that the family of Steven "Stevie" LeClerc announce his passing on March 5, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, surrounded by family.

Stevie was born in Salem where he lived his entire life....

Feb 27, 2025

Nancy (Welch) Ryan, 88, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2025 following a brief illness.

Faith, family, and helping others were essential to Nancy. Born and raised in Marblehead, she spent many summers sailing Brutal Beasts in Marblehead Harbor. At the age of 12, she contracted rheumatic fever and spent five months recuperating at home until she...