Obituaries
Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries
John Mcisaac
Jul 9, 2017
John Francis McIsaac, 48, passed away peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House – Care Dimensions, Danvers, MA, on July 9, 2017, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. John is survived by his wife, Tina (Minghetti) McIsaac and his loving son, Aidan and beloved cat, Gae-Gae. John was born and raised in Jamaica Plain, MA. John is the son...
Robert Gerald Larkin
Jul 7, 2017
Robert G. Larkin Sr., husband for sixty years to the late Madeline (Olsson) Larkin, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2017 at Brooksby Village in Peabody, Massachusetts at the age of 94. Born and raised in Salem he was the son of the late Edward T. Larkin and Nora (Kelleher) Larkin. He was educated in Salem schools and graduated from...
Mary Lucia Mamber
Jul 5, 2017
Mary L. (Russo) Mamber, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at age 90 on July 5, 2017. Born on December 12, 1926 in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Saverio and Concetta (Marino) Russo. Mary met her devoted husband of 64 years, Philip Mamber, at Columbia Meatpacking House in Boston. She later went...
Charles Alan Youngs
Jul 3, 2017
Charles Alan Youngs, (33) of Lynn, MA passed away suddenly on Monday, July 3, 2017 at home with his loving mother, Helena Share, by his side. Charles was born in Corning, New York on April 21, 1984 to Helena Mae Youngs and Ronald Charles Hadley. He grew up in the state of New York before he moved to Clarkesville, Tennessee...
Yolanda Gonzalez
Jul 2, 2017
Yolanda, Gonzalez, of Peabody, MA., formerly of Ponce, Puerto Rico, unexpectedly entered eternal rest on July 2 at the age 45 at Beverly Hospital. She was the daughter of Olga Cruz Serrano and Jose Ramon Gonzalez of Puerto Rico. Beloved mother of Elizabeth Prieto of Lynn, MA and Steven M. Prieto of Peabody, MA. Sister of Geraldo Gonzalez, Junito (Jose...
Pablo A Valdez
Jul 2, 2017
Pablo "Pablito" A. Valdez, 74, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly July 2, 2017 in Boca de Chavón, Dominican Republic. He was born on April 24, 1943 in La Romana, Dominican Republic to Francisco Valdez and LucÃa (De Los Santos) Valdez. He was the middle child of three. After completing high school in the Dominican Republic, he went on to graduate...
Mary Emma Rand
Jun 26, 2017
Mary Emma Rand (Morrissey), 50, of Salem, MA passed away suddenly on Monday, June 26, 2017 at home with her beloved daughter Emma Rand by her side. Mary was born in Boston on August 5,1966 to Mary Hayden Morrissey and Patrick O. Morrissey. She grew up in Cohasset and Salem, graduating from Salem High School in 1984. She later attended...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Hart
Jun 24, 2017
Salem - Elizabeth A. "Betty" Hart passed away peacefully on June 24, 2017. The daughter of the late William R. Hart and Elizabeth (Collins) Hart, Betty was born September 18, 1922 in Salem, MA. She lived in Salem all of her life and was educated at St Mary's grammar school and Salem High School, graduating as a member of...
Suzanne Sarra Newhall
Jun 24, 2017
Suzanne Sarra Newhall of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2017. Â She fought a courageous five year battle with cancer and passed away after a brief stay at the Kaplan Hospice Center. Suzanne was the daughter of the late Robert L. Sarra and Anne Sarra of Swampscott and Redington Shores, Florida. She was predeceased by her brother, Robert...
Lee Gerald Johnson
Jun 20, 2017
Honorable Lee G. Johnson (June 30, 1949 to June 20, 2017) of Medford died peacefully at his home on June 20, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with stomach cancer. Judge Johnson brought joy, hope and love to all who were fortunate to cross paths with him. Judge Johnson was born and raised in Everett, Massachusetts and served the...
Julia T Baughn
Jun 15, 2017
Salem, MA – Julia T. Baughn, age 93, passed away on June 15, 2017 following a brief illness. The daughter of the late Julio and Josephine Cervoni and wife of the late Warren G. Baughn, Julia was born in Little Falls, NY and was raised in Salem, MA. She attended Pickering School and was a graduate of Salem High...
Jacquelin "Jackie" Gilbert Jackson
Jun 10, 2017
Surrounded by the love of her family, Jacquelin G. Jackson, passed away on Saturday June 10 th . Born on June 4, 1930, Jackie was a true Marbleheader, spending almost her entire lifetime within its borders. She grew up on Lafayette Street and Sagamore Road where she made many happy memories with her siblings, cousins and friends. ...
Phyllis Clarke Ballou
Jun 6, 2017
Phyllis Clarke Ballou died peacefully on June 6 th at Lafayette Rehab and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead. She was the wife of the late James Howland Ballou of Salem, MA.
Phyllis was born in Springfield and raised in Longmeadow. She attended Classical High School and went on to get her degree in education at Wheelock College...
John Francis Worthley
Jun 6, 2017
John Francis Worthley, age 74, of Swampscott recently passed away at home after a long battle with heart disease. He leaves behind his loving companion Susan Fulton.
He is survived by his Son Christopher John Worthley of Marblehead, Son Gregory Alan Worthley and  his wife Heidi Beth Shore of Marblehead and grandchildren Samuel Franklin Worthley and Miles...
Stephen Paul Mcgrath
Jun 4, 2017
Stephen Paul McGrath, 69, entered into rest peacefully on June 4 at his home in Marblehead. Steve is survived by his wife of nearly 45 years, Anne (Henwood), two daughters; Allison Higgins and her husband Rich of Brentwood, NH, and Erin Pettinato and her husband Brian of East Kingston, NH. Most importantly, Steve (Grampy) will live on through his grandchildren...
Sally Carter Gould
May 23, 2017
Sally Carter Gould was born September 26, 1928 in Cambridge, MA. Â She was the daughter of Louise F. Carter and William E. Carter of Swampscott, MA. Â Sally was raised in Swampscott and attended Swampscott High School. Â She graduated from the Mary Burnham School in Northampton, MA in 1946. Â She attended Penn Hall Junior College in Chambersburg, PA and graduated from...
Anthony Victor Salvo
May 22, 2017
Former Salem Mayor Anthony V. Salvo, age 89, of Salem, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2017 at Salem Hospital, following a brief illness.
Tony, as he was known, was the devoted husband of Lillian M. (Campbell). He was the son of the late Frank and Maria (Rizzotti) Salvo.
Tony was a life-long resident of...
Grace A Mcelmon
May 21, 2017
Grace A. McElmon, 83, died May 21st after a short illness. Grace lived in Salem all her life and was married to the late Woodford McElmon. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Angelina Rizzotti. Grace loved life, especially bowling and dancing. In her later years she treasured traveling with her family. She is survived by her children...
Colin Wiltberger Felt
May 13, 2017
Colin Wiltberger Felt February 15, 1984 - May 13, 2017 Colin Wiltberger Felt, 33, of Arlington, MA (born and raised in Salem, MA) died Saturday, May 13, at his home in Arlington from a life-long battle with mental illness. A true renaissance person, Colin is well known for his fathomless creativity. His writing, painting, baritone voice, and storytelling...
Richard I Butler
May 8, 2017
Richard I. Butler, 83, of Salisbury (formerly of Salem and Rowley) and beloved husband of the late Dolores L. (Brunet) Butler, died in Anna Jacques Hospital in Newburyport on Monday May 8, 2017 after a brief illness. Their marriage of over 60 years was truly a love story that will continue in the heavens as they are now reunited and...
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