Obituaries

Apr 7, 2014

Marblehead.. Donald Robert Humphreys was born in Swampscott, MA on March 20, 1923, to Francis Henry Humphreys and Ethel Louise ( Berry ) Humphreys. Don, as he was called, graduated with the Swampscott High School class of 1940. On December 8, 1941, one day after the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor, Don signed up for the U.S. Marine Corps. He...

Apr 7, 2014

Marblehead…

Julie Ann (Thorner) Fallis, age 63, loving wife of Eric Fallis, died Monday, April 7, 2014 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Born in Marblehead, Mrs. Fallis was a graduate of Marblehead High School and had lived in Marblehead for many years. Following High School, she attended North Shore Community College. While at North Shore Community College,...

Apr 5, 2014

Lawrence…

Anthony Morse Jones, age 67, died Saturday morning, April 5, 2014 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill. Born in Salem, Mr. Jones was the son of Amstiss (Dana) Jones and the late Arthur M. Jones. Anthony was raised and educated in Manchester Connecticut.

Apr 3, 2014

Rita G. (Belanger) Sweeney, age 95, wife of the late Thomas "Bernie" Sweeney formerly of Chandler Road, Salem more recently of Brooksby Village, Peabody, died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at home. Born in Salem, the daughter of the late Wilfred and Rose (Voyer) Belanger, she was raised in Salem and educated at St Joseph's Academy...

Apr 2, 2014

Peabody - Fernando 'Fred" Sabogal, 58 of Peabody died April 2, 2014 at NSMC-Salem Hospital due to complications resulting from an asthma attack at his home on Monday March 24, 2014.

Fred was born February 10, 1956 in Bogota, Columbia to Guillermo Sabogal and Maria Erminda Alayon, and later...

Mar 30, 2014

Madeline Ann (Kerkorian) Jackson, age 89, wife of the late Frederick J. "Trav" Jackson with whom she shared 54 years of marriage, died peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 30, 2014. Born in Peabody, Mrs. Jackson was the daughter of the late John and Osanna (Toumikian) Kerkorian. Mrs. Jackson was raised and educated in Peabody and...

Mar 30, 2014

Danvers..

Bruce R. Pappas, age 57, formerly of Salem died at Kaplan Family Hospice House on Sunday, March 30, 2014 following a brief illness.

He was born and raised in Salem, the son of the late Stephen and Frances (Salvo) Pappas.

Bruce loved his music, he was a friend to many he was loved by...

Mar 23, 2014

Irene C. (Gagne) Richard, age 84 , wife of the late Clifford Richard formerly of Jefferson Ave, Salem, died on Sunday March 23, 2014 at the Port Health Care Center, Newburyport, following a long illness.

Born in Salem, the daughter of the late Emile and Mildred Gagne, she was raised and educated in Salem, attending Ste. Ann...

Mar 17, 2014

Swampscott…

Mary Alice Flynn, age 90, died early Monday morning, March 17, 2014 at the North Shore Medical Center – Salem Hospital. Born in Winchester, Miss Flynn was the daughter of the late Peter J. and Margaret (Gilbride) Flynn. She was raised in Reading where she graduated High School. She continued her education and attended two years...

Mar 17, 2014

Francis M. Conlon, age 94, loving and devoted husband of Frances M. (Nykeil) Conlon, died late Monday evening, March 17, 2014 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born in Salem, Mr. Conlon was the son of the late Michael and Ellen (Cleary) Conlon. He was a lifelong resident of Salem in the Gallows Hill Neighborhood until moving...

Mar 16, 2014

Salem…

Richard Carvino, age 61, husband of Laurene (Walsh) Carvino, died early Sunday morning, March 16, 2014 surrounded by loved ones at his home. Born in Cambridge, Mr. Carvino was the son of Mary (Macedo) Carvino of Somerville and the late Anthony Carvino.

Surviving him in addition to his wife are, his son Richard Carvino...

Mar 15, 2014

Alexandra C. (Thompson) Kirkpatrick, age 67, beloved wife of Dr. Peter A. Kirkpatrick, died early Saturday morning, March 15, 2014 at her Salem residence following a long illness. She lived in Boxford for twenty years before moving to Salem in1996. Sandy was an avid and accomplished weaver, an adventurous traveler to all parts of the world, and skied throughout...

Mar 9, 2014

Salem, MA…

Michele K. Washburn, age 40, beloved wife of Michael Digris, died Sunday evening, March 9, 2014 surrounded by her family at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers following a lengthy illness.

Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Mary (Gallagher) Washburn of Clifton Park, NY and the late Thomas Washburn.  Michele...

Mar 8, 2014

Marblehead… Sandra (Curtis) Callaghan, age 72, loving wife of 46 years to the late Jeremiah "Jerry" Callaghan, died at the Essex Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Beverly following a long illness. Born in Marblehead, Mrs. Callaghan was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Smethurst) Curtis. She was a life long resident of Marblehead and graduated from Marblehead...

Mar 8, 2014

Marblehead…

David J. Smith, age 88, husband of Sally I. (Murphy) Smith, died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Peabody. Born in Salem, Mr. Smith was the son of the late Roger and Simone (Gordeau) Smith. He was raised in Salem and was a graduate of St. John's Preparatory School...

Mar 5, 2014

Joseph Warren Roby, age 85 of Peabody, MA , loving husband for 55 years of Joan (Kupreance) Roby, of Peabody, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in the Hunt Nursing Home, Danvers. Born in Boston, the son of the late Clifford and Jane (Sechovich) Roby, he was raised and educated in Salem schools. Following his graduation from Salem High School,...

Mar 3, 2014

Visiting hours will be Thursday, March 6, 2014 in the Murphy Funeral Home 85 Federal St (corner of North St) Salem from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be in the Murphy Funeral Home at 11:00 AM on Friday followed by interment in Greenlawn Cemetery, Salem. For additional informaion or on line guest book please call 978 744...

Feb 26, 2014

Brenda Halpern, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014, at the Academy Manor in Andover. Born and raised in Salem, Brenda was the daughter of the late Wilma (Joy) and Henry Conwell. Brenda was a loving person and took great joy in helping others. Brenda enjoyed time with her family and all of the joys of raising two...

Feb 15, 2014

Bryan G. Buckley, age 35 a loving husband, and father, cherished by his wife Jennifer A. (Sweeney) Buckley, died unexpectedly at home Saturday February 15, 2014. Born in Lynn, he attended the Middleton Public schools and became a skillful carpenter. Bryan was a talented artist who could capture the beauty in the world he saw around him. He had a...

Feb 14, 2014

Marcia S. (George) Giunta, age 91 , wife of the late Joseph Giunta, passed away Friday February 14, 2014 at the Devereux Nursing Home, Marblehead. Born in Peabody, the daughter of the late Stephen and Margarita (Lucas) George, Marcia was raised and educated in Peabody schools. Following her graduation from Peabody High School in the Class of 1940, she married...