Obituaries
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Esther I. (Comeau) Tannian, 77
Haverhill — Esther I. (Comeau) Tannian, 77, of Haverhill, formerly of Raymond, N.H., passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
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Harold Vadeboncoeur, 92
Haverhill, MA — Harold A. Vadeboncoeur, 92, died peacefully Wednesday morning, May 15, 2013, at Methuen Health and Rehab Center.
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Mark D. Haynes, Sr., 72
Derry, NH — Mark D. Haynes, Sr., 72, of Derry, N.H., died Thursday May 16, 2013, at his home in Derry, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Brighton, Mass., on August 22, 1940, a son of the late Dewey O. and Elizabeth (Floyd) Haynes, and had been a resident of Derry for the past 32 years, formerly living in Brookline, Mass. He was a graduate of St. Columbkille High School in Brighton. Mr. Haynes was a U.S. Army veteran serving during Vietnam. He worked for over 30 years for Cambridge Brands in Cambridge, Mass. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking.
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Norman Starr, 65
Andover, MA — Norman Starr, beloved husband of Catherine (McDonald) Starr, of Andover, Mass., entered into eternal rest on the morning of May 17, 2013. Norman lived a life of selflessness. He had a love of books, nature, and most of all his family. Norman touched countless lives with his kindness and compassion. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Norman lived as a devoted father of Seth Starr and his wife Heather of Andover, and Devin Deveau and her husband John of Salem, N.H., a cherished grandfather of 3 grandchildren, a loving son of Lillian (Berman) Starr and the late Ernest Starr, and brother of Barbara Barrows of Burlington and Michael Starr of East Longmeadow.
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Arline F. (Penwell) Corthell
Haverhill — Arline F. (Penwell) Corthell, 87, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2013, at Maplewood Center in Amesbury.
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Jim Barry, 72
Lawrence, MA — Jim Barry, 72 of Lawrence, Mass., passed away Sunday May 12, 2013, at his home with his family by his side.
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Larry Ennis, 70
Haverhill, MA — Larry Ennis, 70, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, May 14, 2013, at Lawrence General Hospital.
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Ronald R. Masse
Ocala, Fl. — Ronald R. Masse, 79, of Ocala, Fla., and formally of Lawrence, Mass., passed away on May 11, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.
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Suzanne A. Pirog, 66
Atkinson, N.H. — Suzanne A. (Denoncourt) Pirog, 66, of Atkinson, N.H., passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, Mass.
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Donald R. Ball, 92
Townsend, MA — Donald R. Ball, 92, of 35 Ash Street, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at his residence.
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Dorothy A. Clement, 81
East Kingston, NH — Dorothy Arlene Clement, 81, died peacefully on May 14, 2013, at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., with her family by her side.
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Joseph Rheaume
Skippack, PA — Joseph N. Rheaume, 81, husband of the late Claire C. (Martineau) Rheaume, Skippack, Pa., died Wednesday, in Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital, Phoenixville, Pa. He was a former resident of Oaks, Pa.
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Laurence C. Ferris, 75
Haverhill, MA — Laurence C. Ferris, 75, passed away April 7, 2013. Born and raised in Beverly, he was the son of the late Clair and Dorothy (Jones) Ferris. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard and was a member of the American Legion. He worked at Lawrence General Hospital. He was a very accomplished organist and played in many churches in the area. He was predeceased by brothers, Philip and Gordon. He leaves his sister, Elaine Shelanskas; devoted niece, Diane Willett; sister-in-laws, Carol Ann and Carol Ferris; a very special friend, Nancy, and her family; many nephews and nieces.
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Marilyn Sawyer, 83
Ossipee, NH — Marilyn A. Sawyer, 83, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, at the Mountain View Community in Ossipee after a long period of failing health.
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Mrs. Elizabeth (Waldie) Madison, 92
Andover — Mrs. Elizabeth (Waldie) Madison, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late Kenneth Paul Madison, died at the Academy Manor Nursing Center in Andover on Wednesday evening, May 8, 2013. She was 92 years old.
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Russell J. “Bullhead” Morrison, 51
Methuen — Russell J. “Bullhead” Morrison, 51, of Methuen passed away Tuesday at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Haverhill, son of Robert J. and Barbara L. (Kidder) Morrison. Russell worked for the Lowell Water Department for several years prior to retirement. After retiring Russell enjoyed playing drums, fishing, donating time to the Clean River Project and especially spending time with his family around bonfires at his house.
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Theresa Laviolette, 87
Salem, NH — Theresa (Desruisseux) Laviolette, 87, died on Friday, May 10, 2013, at her home in Salem, N.H., surrounded by her loving family.
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William “Billy” G. Klier, 57
Sandown, NH — William “Billy” G. Klier, 57, of Sandown, N.H., died Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at Lawrence General Hospital while surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Joanne C. (Connors) Klier, to whom he was married for 17 years.
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C. Warren Stickney, 87
Atkinson, NH — Charles Warren Stickney, 87, of Atkinson, N.H., and formerly of North Salem, N.H., died Sunday, May 12, peacefully in his home.
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Helen M. (Heise) Razzaboni, 87
Salem, N.H. — Helen M. (Heise) Razzaboni, 87, of Salem, N.H., died Saturday, May 11, at Salemhaven. Helen was born and educated in Somerville, Mass., the daughter of the late Marion (Mansfield) and Carl Heise. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She was predeceased by her husband, Napolean Razzaboni; her son, John; and her grandson, Paul. She is survived by her children, Carl Razzaboni and his wife, Joan of Medford, Mass., Judy and her husband, Peter Caliri of Tewksbury, Mass., Frank Razzaboni and his wife, Peggy of Salem, N.H., and Nancy and her husband, Frank Liston, of Salem, N.H.; her brother, Edward “Eddy” Heise of Florida, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.
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Kevin William Paul
Haverhill, MA — Kevin William Paul, 51, of Haverhill, formerly of Merrimac, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013, at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
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Laurieta A. (Longley) Mello
Georgetown — Laurieta A. (Longley) Mello passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 12, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. She was the beloved wife of 68 years of the late John W. Mello. Mrs. Mello was a longtime resident of Georgetown and wintered for more than 35 years in St. Petersburg, Fla. Most recently she was a resident of Nichols Village in Groveland. She was an avid card player and reader and was a huge Boston sports fan. She enjoyed shuffleboard and extensive travel with her loving husband until he passed in 2009.
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Marion (Cronin) Brown, 91
Washington, D.C. — Marion (Cronin) Brown, 91, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2013, in the Knollwood Military Retirement Community, where she lived after the passing of her husband, Earl V. Brown, in 2004.
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Matthew Chiara, 88
Avon, CT — It is with deep sorrow that the Chiara family announces the passing of Matthew A. Chiara, 88, who died peacefully on May 9, 2013, in Avon, Conn. He was born in Lawrence, Mass., on August 10, 1924, a son of the late Carmello and Josephine (Fichera) Chiara and brother of the late Thomas Chiara.
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Melvin Weiner, 91
Ogunquit, ME, and Andover, MA — Melvin L. Weiner, 91, of Pulpit Rock Lane, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at home. He was born March 7, 1922, in Lawrence, Mass., a son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Chimes) Weiner. Raised in Andover, Mass., he graduated from Phillips Andover and Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II, having piloted the B-25 and B-26 planes. His wife Nancy (Brooks) Weiner of 50 years predeceased him. He leaves two sons, Stephen B. Weiner and his wife, Kathryn, of Andover, Mass., and J. Brooks Weiner of York, Maine; a daughter, Abigail W. Taylor and her husband, John, of Andover, Mass., and Rye, N.H.; a brother, Charles Weiner and his wife, Lynn, of Stamford, Conn.; and seven grandchildren, Christopher, Abigail, Benjamin, Corey, Lindsey, Kirsten and Brooke. A brother, Paul Weiner, predeceased him.
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Paula H. (Strobel) Coish, 66
Salem, NH — Paula H. (Strobel) Coish, 66, of Salem, N.H., died Monday at the Parkland Medical Center, Derry, N.H. She was born in Melrose, Mass., where she grew up and was educated. She was a resident of Salem for the past 43 years. Paula was a homemaker. She enjoyed her camp on Big Island Pond in Derry. She loved gardening, but mostly she loved being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Paula was the daughter of the late George and Marion Strobel. She is survived by her beloved husband, Carl Coish, of Salem, N.H.; daughter, Laura J. and her husband, Brian McLaughlin, of Derry, N.H.; son, Brian C. Coish of Salem, N.H.; sisters, Janet and her husband, Russell Runge, of Melrose, Mass., and Barbara and her husband, Al Dow, of Vero Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Brooke and Shane McLaughlin; and several nieces and nephews.
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Regina M. McLaughlin, 52
Windham, NH — Regina M. (Donahue) McLaughlin, of Windham, N.H., passed away surrounded by her family on May 12, 2013, at the age of 52, after a long battle with breast cancer. She is survived by her loving husband of 27 years, Marcel, and her children, Daniel, and his wife, Anastasia, Megan, and Melissa McLaughlin. She also leaves her sister, Claire Powers and her husband, Harry, of Peabody, Mass.; and her brother, Kevin P. Donahue, of Lynnfield, Mass.; and her sister, June Salvaneschi and her husband, Joseph, of Atkinson, N.H. She was aunt to Michael Powers and Joseph, Elise, Caroline, and Liana Salvaneschi. Regina was predeceased by her brother, Bernard J. Donahue, Jr., and her parents, Bernard and Claire (Hadley) Donahue.
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Thomas W. Dick, 51
Atkinson, NH — Thomas W. Dick, 51, of Atkinson, N.H., died peacefully on May 14, 2013, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
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Angelina "Angie" Conte, 92
Haverhill, MA — Angelina A. Conte, 92, died Sunday May 12, 2013 at Lawrence General Hospital. She was born in Haverhill, February 24, 1921, daughter of Federico and Gemma (Grassi) Conte. She was educated in Haverhill Schools. She was employed in the local shoe industry, and was retired from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where she worked at Salisbury State Reservation, and the Veterans Memorial Skating Rink in Haverhill. When her mother died at an early age, Angie raised her brothers and sisters. She was a second mother to her many nieces and nephews. She is survived by a brother and his wife, Frank and Lena Conte of Haverhill; and a sister, Agnes Bevilacqua of Haverhill; sisters in law, Jennie Conte, and Shirley Conte of Haverhill. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by brothers, Marino Conte, Americo "Speed" Conte, Alfred Conte, Sebastian "Pee Wee" Conte, Orlando "Lindy" Conti, and Rudolph Conte. She was also predeceased by a sister, Vera Wenige. The family would like to thank the staff at the Hannah Duston Healthcare Center for kindness and care they provided to Angie during her stay there.
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Anne T. Batal, 82
Rye, N.H. — Anne T. “Nancy” Batal, 82, of Rye, formerly of Andover, Mass., passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 12, 2013 after a brief illness.
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