Obituaries
Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries
Deborah S. Annese
May 12, 2013
Peabody Deborah S. Annese, age 43, of Peabody, died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Sunday May 12, 2013. Born in Salem, the daughter of Joseph Dixon of Danvers and the late Ruth Cragan, she was raised and educated in Danvers, graduating from Danvers High School in the Class of 1987. She then attended North Shore Community College where she...
George Charles Lyons
May 12, 2013
Swampscott George C. Lyons, age 89, husband of Llewellyn (Cady) Lyons, of Swampscott, died in the Lafayette Nursing Home, on Sunday May 12 , 2012. Born in Lynn, the son of the late George A and Alice (Mack) Lyons, he was raised and educated in Swampscott, graduating from Swampscott High School in the Class of 1941. Following his graduation from...
Janice Eileen (Flynn) Delaney
May 12, 2013
Peabody… Janice E. (Flynn) Delaney, age 62, wife of the late John J. Delaney, died Sunday morning, May 12, 2013 at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital. Born in Salem, Janice was the daughter of the late James E. and Eileen (Dolan) Flynn. She was raised in Salem and had attended St. James School, graduating from Salem High School in...
Margaret Patricia (Hull) Talbot
May 3, 2013
Beverly Margaret Patricia (Hull) Talbot, age 87, wife of the late Ivor Talbot, died at home Friday, May 3, 2013. Born in Pontypridd, Wales, the daughter of the late Samuel and Evaline (Davies) Hull, she was headed to college when she decided to enlist in the Women's Royal Naval Service in 1942 through the duration of the war, and re-entered...
Robert Anderson Miller
Apr 29, 2013
Robert Andersen Miller devoted husband of Elaine Arrington Miller for 62 years passed away peacefully on Monday April 29th. A long -time resident of Marblehead he was born July 2, 1927 in Lowell , Ma. the son of the late George Wilfred and Marion Andersen Miller. Bob attended Marblehead schools and was president of the senior class of 1945. After...
Lois A. (Bratt) Genis
Apr 27, 2013
Lois A. Genis, age 81, passed away on April 27. She was the wife of Daniel Genis with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Lynn on July 25, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Hildur (Anderson) Bratt. She was graduated from Lynn Classical High School and received her Bachelor's Degree from Gustavus Adolphus...
Annmarie (Leahy) Marino
Apr 25, 2013
Salem…… Ann Marie (Leahy) Marino, age 53, wife of Mark Marino, died unexpectedly at home on Thursday, April 25, 2013 as the result of a heart attack. Born in Salem, the daughter of Kathleen (Sweeney) Leahy of Salem and the late Gerard Leahy, she was raised and educated in Salem, graduating from Salem High School in the Class of 1978....
John E. Diveglia
Apr 20, 2013
Salem….. John E. DiVeglia, husband of the late Christine (Borrelli) DiVeglia with whom he shared 68 years of marriage, died April 20, 2013 at North Shore Medical Center, Salem. Born in 1920, the son of the late Luigi and Bessie (Porcello) DiVeglia, he spent his earliest days in the Pearl Street area of Salem. Although a lover of reading, he...
Dorothy Marie Curran
Apr 19, 2013
Salem…. Dorothy M. (Ahern) Curran, age 82, wife of Robert Curran, of Salem, died Friday evening April 19, 2013 in the Bertram House, Swampscott, following a lengthy illness. Born in Lynn, the daughter of the late Henry and Marie (Gallagher) Ahern, she was raised and educated in Salem schools, graduating from Salem High School in the Class of 1948. Mrs....
Muriel Constantine Bates
Apr 19, 2013
Marblehead….. Muriel (Constantine) Bates age 90, loving and devoted wife of Captain Raymond H. Bates, USN, Ret. died peacefully at home surrounded by her family early Friday morning, April 19, 2013. Born in Salem the daughter of the late Laurence and Katherine L. (Donovan) Constantine, she attended Salem schools. Summers were spent in Marblehead in the 20's and 30's at...
Margaret Rita Hagerty
Apr 17, 2013
Salem…… Margaret R. Hagerty, age 91 of Salem, died Wednesday April 17, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She lived her entire life in her family homestead where she was born the daughter of the late Edward and Nellie Frances (Fitzgerald) Hagerty. From the time she entered school; Miss Hagerty attended St James Elementary School and was graduated from...
Vivian (Walsh) Freitas
Apr 17, 2013
Peabody Vivian (Walsh) Freitas of Brooksby Village, Peabody, passed away on April 17th at the age of 85. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph Freitas who died in 1999. A life-long resident of Salem, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret (McCabe) Walsh who were also long time Salem residents. She graduated from Salem High School,...
Arthur Erikson Capstaff
Apr 14, 2013
Arthur Erikson Capstaff of Marblehead, Massachusetts died April 2013 after a two and a half year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Diane Murphy Capstaff for 42 years.He also leaves a loving sister-in-law,Joan Murphy Parkinson, 5 nephews and a niece plus 12 great nephews and nieces. He was born November 7, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia. Art...
Arthur Erikson Capstaff
Apr 14, 2013
Arthur Erikson Capstaff of Marblehead, Massachusetts died April 2013 after a two and a half year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Diane Murphy Capstaff for 42 years.He also leaves a loving sister-in-law,Joan Murphy Parkinson, 5 nephews and a niece plus 12 great nephews and nieces. He was born November 7, 1944 in Newport News, Virginia. Art...
James F. Mcclosky
Apr 9, 2013
James F. McCloskey age 77, a United States Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam Era and served in Panama, died Tues April 9, 2013 in the Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton. Born in Salem the son of the late Donald F. and H. Marie ( McGrath) McCloskey, he was raised and educate in Salem Schools. Following his graduation from St....
Ronald F. Morin
Apr 9, 2013
Salem... Ronald F. Morin, 68 of Salem lost his courageous battle against cancer on April 9, 2013 with his family by his side. Ron's strength and perseverance inspired all that knew him. His humor and positive outlook brought comfort to his loving family every step of his journey. He was born in Salem, Massachusetts and was employed for the City...
Dorothy Alice (Frye) O'Brien
Apr 8, 2013
Salem…… Dorothy A. (Frye) O'Brien age 86, wife of the late Louis J. O'Brien, of Salem, died suddenly April 8, 2013 at the North Shore Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice ( Jalbert ) Frye.After her graduation from Salem High School, Mrs. O'Brien was employed by M.H....
James Michael Coughlin
Apr 8, 2013
Salem…. James M. Coughlin, age 48 of Salem, passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2013. Born in Salem, the son of James E. and Christine (Foye) Coughlin of Salem, he was raised and educated in Salem. Following his graduation from Maine Maritime as a Third Engineer, he sailed on merchant ships. More recently, he enjoyed fishing and lobstering...
Joseph S. Phillips
Apr 5, 2013
Retired Marblehead Firefighter, Joseph Smith Phillips, age 76 of Marblehead, died April 5, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers. Born on December 6, 1936, the son of the late William A. and Abbie (Curran)Phillips, he was raised in Marblehead's Shipyard neighborhood and was a descendant of generations of Marblehead fishermen dating back to the 1600's. He attended Star...
Marjorie Jean (Palin) Ross
Apr 3, 2013
Milton, NH... Marjorie Jean (Palin) Ross, age 78, wife of John R. Ross of Milton, NH died on April 3, 2013. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by husband of 60 years and her children. Marjorie was born in New Britain, Connecticut on September 8, 1934. She is survived by her husband John R. Ross and two sisters Doris...
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