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Salem, Massachusetts Obituaries
Alfred Maneiro
Nov 12, 2026
SALEM- Alfred Maneiro, 78, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in Norway, Maine.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Phyllis Maneiro; his son, Allen Maneiro; and his daughter, Judy Bohnwagner, and her husband, Neil.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the...
Elizabeth May LaLonde
Nov 9, 2026
MARBLEHEAD – Elizabeth "Betty" May Hilton LaLonde, a lifelong resident of Marblehead, died on November 9, 2026, at the age of 100.
Betty was born on April 10, 1926, at Mary Alley Hospital on Franklin Street in Marblehead; her birth certificate lists her family's residence as Sorosis Farm. She attended Marblehead High School along with her younger sister, Marilyn, and went...
Helen Osgood Webb
Nov 1, 2026
Marblehead- Helen Osgood Webb, known to all as “Happy,” passed away peacefully on November 1, 2026, at The Mariner in Marblehead, MA, of Parkinson’s disease. She was 86.
Upon meeting Happy, most remarked on the suitability of her name. Happy was widely beloved, but most of all by her three children and eight grandchildren, who knew the way to her heart...
Emily M Morgan
Oct 31, 2026
Marblehead- Emily M. Morgan (97), of Marblehead, passed away on Saturday October 31, 2026 at her home in Marblehead. Born in Lynn, Emily was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Fraughten) Weslanski.
Raised in Swampscott, Emily was a member of the Swampscott High School class of 1947. During her time there, she was a bookkeeper at Lynn Sand and...
James "Jim" Edward Garfield
Oct 24, 2026
James “Jim” Edward Garfield, age 71, of Cambridge, passed away peacefully at his home on October 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on December 7, 1954, to the late Richard and Helen “Dorothy” (Small) Garfield, Jim spent a wonderful childhood in Salem. He fostered many lifelong friendships during his time at Phillips Elementary School, the Boy Scouts, his youth...
Rachel Lowell (Seamans) Schroeder
Oct 23, 2026
Rachel Lowell (Seamans) Schroeder, 71, of Marblehead, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Salem on November 14, 1954, Rachel was the daughter of the late Peter and Anne Seamans, also of Marblehead. A beloved member of the Marblehead community, she was a familiar face at several local businesses over the years. Rachel...
Mary Louise O'Brien
Oct 23, 2026
LUNENBURG - Mary L. O’Brien, age 94 years, passed away Friday, October 23, 2026, at 9:30 pm, surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born in Salem, daughter of the late Patrick J. and Eva M. (Belanger) O’Brien. She was raised in Peabody and graduated from St. John’s High School in Peabody. She was part of a very close loving...
Michael Broderick
Oct 19, 2026
Michael Broderick, 61, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, passed away Monday, October 19, 2026. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on September 26, 1965, Michael was the son of Antoinette and John J. Broderick.
Michael spent his early life in Everett, Massachusetts, where he graduated from Everett High School and completed vocational training. He then went on to become an electrician, an occupation he...
Jacob Elijah Birenbach
Oct 12, 2026
Jacob (Jake) Elijah Birenbach passed away on Monday October 12, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts, due to an accident. Jake was born at Beverly Hospital on December 17, 1996, to Michael E. Birenbach and Jessica E. (Cooper) Birenbach. He was the older brother to Amanda Birenbach and stepson of Jennifer Birenbach.
During his younger years, Jake experienced life in the Metro-Boston area...
Joseph Murphy
Oct 12, 2026
Joseph Murphy, beloved husband, esteemed golfer, and cherished member of the Salem community, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on June 10, 1948, in Salem, Massachusetts, he lived in this vibrant city throughout his life, embracing its charm and community spirit.
Joseph was a proud alumnus of Salem Public Schools, but he got his...
Irvin Earl Robinson Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Lynn, MA – Irvin Earl Robinson Jr, 80, of Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away at his home on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Born on October 1, 1946, Irvin proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1966 to 1969. His service to our nation will be remembered with gratitude and respect.
Irvin's memory will be honored, and...
Matthew Gonzalez
Oct 9, 2026
Matthew Gonzalez, affectionately known as Matt or Matty Boy, was born on November 19, 1985, in Passaic, New Jersey, and passed away on October 9, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts.
If you knew Matt, you knew kindness, love, happiness, and jokes. He was charismatic, full of life, and had a rare gift for turning strangers into genuine friends within minutes. His warm...
Michael McKenna
Oct 4, 2026
Michael “Mike” McKenna, 65, of Salem, Massachusetts, passed away on October 4, 2026, in Salem.
Born on December 7, 1960, in Salem, Mike was the son of the late Robert McKenna and Elaine (Dallaire) McKenna. He grew up in Salem in a close and loving family alongside his siblings, Robert, Susan, Kathryn, and Billy. Mike attended the Salem Public Schools before...
William D. Donaldson, Jr
Oct 4, 2026
William Douglas Donaldson, Jr. “Bill” Age 82 died at his home in Salem, Massachusetts on October 4, 2026. Bill was born on July, 4, 1944, son of the late William Douglas Donaldson Sr. And Mary A Donaldson in Jacksonville, Florida. The oldest of three siblings. When Bill was a toddler, the family relocated from Florida to Massachusetts.
Bill graduated high school...
Peter C. Dowdell
Sep 26, 2026
Peter C. Dowdell, 70, of Salem, Massachusetts, died on September 26, 2026. He was born on November 27, 1955, son of the late Vincent J. Dowdell Jr. and Jacqueline (Jean) Dowdell. He graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers, Massachusetts, in 1973, where he played varsity soccer. He attended Salem State College and served as a proud member of...
Corinne E. Muse
Sep 23, 2026
Salem- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corinne E. (Candeas) Muse, who left us on September 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on April 13, 1940, in Salem, MA, Corinne was a lifelong resident of this beautiful city.
Corinne's journey began at Pickering School, leading to her graduation from Salem High School in 1958....
Diane Sara English
Sep 21, 2026
It is with profound sadness, yet with faith in God’s promise of eternal life, that we announce the passing of Diane S. English, who passed away peacefully and unexpectedly at home on Monday, September 21st. We take comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in God’s loving care and reunited with her father.
Diane was a strong, loving, unapologetic,...
Maureen A Morrison
Sep 18, 2026
Maureen Ann Morrison, 77, of Salem, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, Massachusetts, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Maureen was born on October 2, 1948, to Daniel (“Bill”) and Ann McNeill in Newton, Massachusetts. She was the oldest of eight children and grew up in Brighton, Massachusetts, where she graduated...
Agnes M. Kilduff
Sep 16, 2026
God’s most precious work of art is the warmth and love of a mother’s heart.
Salem- Agnes Mary “Aggie” Kilduff, 86, of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, surrounded by love.
Born on June 29, 1940, Agnes Mary Higgins was raised in Peabody, MA, with her large, tight-knit Irish family. She attended St. John’s Parochial School and later worked...
Philip P. Loring
Sep 15, 2026
Philip Prouty Loring, 84, passed away on September 15, 2026, after living for many years with Parkinson's disease. His life was marked by curiosity, resilience, adventure, faith, and, above all, love for his family. Whether skiing down a mountain, traveling to distant corners of the world, gathering his family for Sunday dinner or finding new ways to serve his community,...
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