Obituaries

Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries

Yolanda Gonzalez

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

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 Lucía (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

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

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

Suzanne Sarra Newhall

Jun 24, 2017

Suzanne Sarra Newhall of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2017.  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sally Carter Gould

May 23, 2017

Sally Carter Gould was born September 26, 1928 in Cambridge, MA.  She was the daughter of Louise F. Carter and William E. Carter of Swampscott, MA.  Sally was raised in Swampscott and attended Swampscott High School.  She graduated from the Mary Burnham School in Northampton, MA in 1946.  She attended Penn Hall Junior College in Chambersburg, PA and graduated from...

Anthony Victor Salvo

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

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

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

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...

David "Digger" Wells

David "Digger" Wells

May 6, 2017

David Wells "Digger", age 61, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2017.  Digger was the beloved husband of Sandra (Watson), whom he shared 30 loving years with.

Born in Bridgeport, CT to Albert and Clara (LeBlanc) Wells, the family moved to Salem, MA where he was raised and graduated from Salem High School.  After...

Everett Mcgrane

Everett Mcgrane

May 2, 2017

Everett J."Mac" McGrane, 80, of Danvers, beloved husband of the late Ellen Dee "Lynne" (Callahan) McGrane, died at home on Tuesday, May 2, 2017. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late John P. and Mary (MaGuire) McGrane. He was raised and educated in Salem. Mac was an honorably discharged veteran. He served his country as a member...

John J. (Jack) O’Rourke, Jr

John J. (Jack) O’Rourke, Jr

Apr 30, 2017

John J. (Jack) O'Rourke, Jr ,79, beloved husband of Candide (Laforge) of Center Ossipee, NH passed away at his home on April 30 th after a courageous fight against cancer.

Born in Salem, MA, son of the late John J. O'Rourke, Sr and Margaret (Tully), Jack graduated from St. John's Prep in Danvers, MA and proudly served...

Linda Lee Murray

Linda Lee Murray

Apr 22, 2017

Linda Lee Gosling Murray, was born December 19, 1942 in Patterson, NJ.  Linda graduated Marblehead high school in 1960.  She attended the School of Fine Art in Boston from 1960-63 and then taught art at the Tower School in Marblehead before moving to Venice, California with her husband John J. Murray of Quincy, MA and her son Sean. They...

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