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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries
Avery Hammond Jr
Feb 22, 2019
On February 20, 2019, R. Avery Hammond of Beverly MA passed away at the age of 66. Avery was the son of Robert and Dorothy Hammond, now deceased. A graduate of Saratoga Springs NY High School, he enjoyed the music scene and jamming his drums in Congress Park. During the military draft he earned conscientious objector status...
Judith A Repp
Feb 21, 2019
Judith Andrews Repp, 89, Super Mom, devoted wife, loyal sister, happy grandmother, recently anointed great grandmother and engaging friend, died peacefully on February 21, 2019 at her daughter's home in Marblehead, MA. A spark has gone out with her passing; one that brought light and warmth, love and wit, to all who had the good fortune to be among...
Nancy Ann Rybicki
Feb 18, 2019
Salem – Nancy A. (Lee) Rybicki, age 83 years, died Monday morning, February 18, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ethel (Fellows) Lee. She was born on January 31, 1936 and had been a resident of Salem since her birth.
She married...
Carol A. Marchi
Feb 17, 2019
Salem- Carol Ann Marchi, 77, of Salem sadly passed away on February 17, 2019 leaving this world after a long period of declining health. Devoted wife of the late Richard E. Marchi and the loving mother of Sheryl Schneider and her husband Jeff of Claremont NH; Eileen Marcelonis of Salem, MA, adored step-mother to Daniel Marchi of Merrimack, NH,...
Natalia Dasilva
Feb 16, 2019
Natalia Maria DaSilva, 48, of Peabody, MA, passed February 16, 2019.
Natalia was born to Manuel Espinola DaSilva and Gilbertina Amelia Sousa DaSilva, on November 26, 1970, in Graciosa, Azores, Portugal. She graduated from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in 1989. She married Alexandrino Jose DaSilva in 1989. Together they raised two children.
She leaves...
Rosemary Mcauliffe
Feb 16, 2019
Rosemary McAuliffe, a former resident of Wakefield, MA died on Saturday February 16, 2019 in Centerville, MA. Rosemary was born on September 4, 1932 in Melrose, MA and was raised in Wakefield. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Philip and Margaret (Douglass) McAuliffe. She graduated from St. Joseph's School and Our Lady of Nazareth Academy in Wakefield....
Helen Rice
Feb 12, 2019
On the afternoon of Tuesday February 12, 2019, Helen R. (Heckman) Rice passed away at the Alliance Health Care at Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody. Born in Salem, Helen was daughter of the late Helen (Spanks) and Charles Heckman. She attended Salem High School where she was a graduate in the class of 1948. After high school, she worked...
Lili Goerz Rowen
Feb 11, 2019
Lili (Goerz) Rowen, age 92, died on Monday February 11, 2019 in Marblehead,   MA. She was the widow of Thomas D. Rowen who died in 1989 and the devoted and loving companion of Donald R. Humphreys who died in 2014. Lili is deeply mourned by her sister Christiane G. Dueren of Berlin, Germany and her nephew Stefan. She also...
Pamela Jill Hurley
Feb 11, 2019
On Monday February 11, 2019, Pamela (Robinson) Hurley made a peaceful transition at Beverly Hospital. Pam was the eldest daughter of Marjorie (Sanville) and Wilfred Robinson, both deceased and both long-time residents of North Shore.
Born in 1943 in Lynn, Pam started her schooling in Lynn, but when she was nine, the family relocated to the home...
Dennis Vincent Moustakis
Feb 9, 2019
Dennis Vincent Moustakis, 52, of Salem passed away on Saturday February 9, 2019 in his home in Beverly. Born in Salem, he was the son of Linda (Baldwin) and John Moustakis. Dennis was raised and educated in Salem and graduated Salem High School, class of 1984. Dennis attended North Shore Community College where he obtained his private pilot license,...
Donald J Chouinard
Feb 3, 2019
At age 93, of Salem, passed away Sunday morning, February 3, 2019 at the Deveraux House in Marblehead. Born in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Joseph Chouinard and Florence White. He served his country in the US Navy, serving two tours of duty in WWII and the Korean Conflict, and being awarded the World War...
Winifred Wilkens
Feb 2, 2019
Winifred Ann Wilkens, age 77, known to her friends as Win, passed away from cancer Saturday evening, February 2, 2019, at her Salem home, surrounded by family.
Win, born on Staten Island, NY, on September 6, 1941, was the eldest of four daughters of the late Francis and Winifred Leahy. There, she attended St. Louis Academy and...
Joan B. (Gurley) Diebner
Jan 28, 2019
Joan Gurley Diebner - 10/26/32 to 1/28/19
Joan B. (Gurley) Diebner, age 86 years, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2019 at Sea View Retreat in Rowley. Born in Beverly on October 26, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Bernice Davis Gurley and William Floyd Gurley. She is also predeceased by...
Randell S Mcglone
Jan 25, 2019
LYNN – Randell Scott Patrick McTavish McGlone, passed away peacefully at home on January 25, 2019. Randy loved serving his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was stationed on the USS TEXAS CGN 39 at which point he earned multiple awards and medals during his time served in Desert Storm. Those who knew Randy could...
Marcia Sinclair
Jan 20, 2019
Marcia passed away suddenly, after a period of failed health, on January 20, 2019. Born in Marblehead, Mass on April 1, 1955. Marcia was the loving daughter of the late Bob and Ruth Sinclair. She graduated from Marblehead High School, class of 1973. For several years Marcia worked as a nurses aide. She started working at the Shaughnessy Hospital, followed...
Roberta A Whear
Jan 19, 2019
Roberta Hanson Whear, (Betty), 86, of Salem and Marblehead passed away peacefully surrounded by her five children, on January 19, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House.
Born in Medford, she attended Medford Public Schools. During her early teens, with strong support from her father, Betty attended the Boston Conservatory of Music and...
John P. Doane
Jan 17, 2019
On the evening of Thursday January 17, 2019, John P. Doane (81) passed away peacefully with his family and loved ones by his side at his home. John was born and raised in Swampscott in 1937 by his parents George and Jesse (Paterson) Doane.
In John's early life, he attended local Swampscott schools. After he graduated from...
John Parker Leahy
Jan 15, 2019
PEABODY- On the evening of Tuesday January 15, 2019 John "Parker" P. Leahy passed away peacefully with his family by his side. John was born and raised in Salem in 1931 by his parents William James Leahy and Mary P. (Murphy) Leahy.
John attended local Salem schools before he graduated and went onto serve the United States...
Phyllis Lorraine Lydon
Jan 12, 2019
PHYLLIS LORRAINE LYDON
Phyllis Lorraine Lydon, 88 years old of St. Augustine, FL passed away peacefully on January 12, 2019 at Flagler Hospital. Phyllis was born in Charlestown, MA to Thomas and Winifred C. (Quinn) Lydon. She was a graduate of St.Rose's High School, Chelsea, MA. She was an active member in the Girl's Club of Charlestown....
Edward W Mace
Jan 9, 2019
Edward W. Mace (82) of Salem passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a long battle with illness on the evening of Wednesday January 9, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House.
Edward was born and raised in Marblehead by his parents Samuel Mace and Laura (Emerton) Mace. Edward attended Marblehead Schools, but before...
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