Obituaries

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jan 2, 2019

It is with great sorrow the family of Tom Hamond announces his sudden passing due to complications of Parkinson's Disease on January 2, 2019.  Tom will forever be remembered by his high school sweetheart and wife Sheila, his children Tammy, Tara (Adam), and his brother Roy (Karen).  He will also be forever remembered by his grandchildren Julia and Jenna. ...

Dec 26, 2018

Karen Frances Rideout-Rogers of Marblehead MA passed away suddenly on December 26, 2018 after a very brief illness at Mass General Hospital. Karen was born in Marblehead on November 2, 1954, daughter of Robert Noyes Rideout and Janice Hiltz, both now deceased.  She graduated from Marblehead High School in 1972 and went on to earn a bachelor's...

Dec 26, 2018

Salem, MA – Robert Daniel Comer, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at his home.  Son of the late Henry Bryant Comer and Marjorie Belle (Pierce) Comer, and lifelong companion to Kerri Rowand, Robert was born and raised in Salem.  He attended Salem High School, where he was a member of the choir and played...

Dec 25, 2018

Salem – Janet M. (Bouchard) DiBona, age 85, wife of the late Vincent "Vinny" DiBona, died Christmas evening, December 25, 2018 at the Grosvenor Park Health Center in Salem.  Born in Beverly, Mrs. DiBona was born in Beverly to the late parents of Omar and Ida (Tardiff) Bouchard.  She was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High...