Obituaries
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Anna P. (O'Sullivan) Zahn, 92
Johnson City, TN — Mrs. Anna P. (O'Sullivan) Zahn, 92, of Johnson City, TN, formerly of Salem, New Hampshire passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, TN.
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Caroline J. Martin, 63
Methuen — Caroline J. Martin, 63, of Methuen passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen surrounded by her loving family.
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She was born and raised in Methuen and was a graduate of Tenney High School in Methuen and also attended Merrimack College. She worked as an Administrative Assistant for Oxford Paper Company and Voltek both in Lawrence, and Carolina Freight in Woburn. -
David A. Bailey, 64
New York, NY — David A. Bailey, 64, of Manhattan, New York, formerly of Haverhill, died February 28, 2012, at his home.
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Born in Haverhill, he was the son of the late, Donald and Crete (Kinnie) Bailey. Educated in Haverhill public schools, he was a Graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1965. -
Edward L. Bortolino, 83
Lawrence, Massachusetts — Edward L. Bortolino, 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012.
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Ed was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and was a life long resident of Lawrence. Ed worked for most of his career at General Tire and Rubber, Bolta Division, in Lawrence, and retired from the U. S. Post Office. Since retirement, Ed and his wife, Sophie, who recently passed away, enjoyed their retirement together for more than 20 years. Ed was very active and spent most of his time with this family. -
Hazel M. Chase, 97
Haverhill — Hazel M. (Lothrop) Chase, 97, of Haverhill passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Penacook Place in Haverhill. She was born in Haverhill on Aug. 27, 1914, daughter of the late Horace W. and Lillian M. (Ward) Lothrop. She was educated in the Haverhill schools and was employed at the former Hoyt & Worthen Tannery in Bradford. Hazel was a member of the Fidelity Chapter No. 90 Order of Eastern Star and the Haverhill White Shrine. Hazel enjoyed traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She was the wife of the late Harold F. Chase and is survived by her sons Sterling A. Hammer of Camp Verde, AZ and William D. Hammer and his wife Carolanne of Bradford, step-son Harold W. Chase and his wife Gail of Windsor, CT, grandchildren Eric Hammer, Sterling Hammer, Jr., Lynn Fyfe, William D. Hammer, Jr., Laurel Chase, Karen Koch, Courtney Peterson, great grandchildren Liam and Brenna Fyfe and Shelby Koch, as well as several nieces and nephews.
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Helen T. Blinn, 81
Haverhill, MA — Helen T. (Gormley) Blinn, 81, passed away on May 21, 2012 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Brighton, MA following a brief illness.
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Irene R. Russo, 86
San Jose, CA — Beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the age of 86. Irene is survived by her children, son Raymond, daughter Chris (David), and son Paul (Ana Maria). She will be missed by her grandchildren Marc, David, Amy (Scott), Paula, and Anthony. She leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Irene was preceded in death by her loving husband, Salvatore “Sam” Russo and brother, Joseph Zappala.
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James F. Clayton, 86
Newington, Connecticut — James F. Clayton, 86 died Sunday May 20, 2012 at home with his family by his side.
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Mr. Clayton was born in Lawrence, Ma. December 2, 1925 the son of Horace and Amy Lynn (Hoyle) Clayton. He proceeded to graduate from Lawrence High School. -
Joseph E. Coakley, 84
Methue, MA — Joseph Edward Coakley, 84, died Monday, May 21, 2012 at Nevins Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Coakley was born in Lawrence, the son of the late Joseph E. & America (LoPiano) Coakley. He was a graduate of Lawrence High School and Northern Essex Community College. Mr. Coakley served in the US Navy during WWII and Korea. In civilian life, he retired as a facilitator at Western Electric Co. He enjoyed restoring antique cars. He was a parishioner of St. Lucy Church in Methuen. The widow of Viola (Vallario) Coakley, he is survived by a son, Joseph Ernest Coakley and his wife Lorraine (Young) Coakley of Plaistow, NH; granddaughters, Tamara and her husband, Dave Cunha of Northwood, NH; Destinee and her husband, Kenneth DiPrima of Kennsington, NH, 4 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Lillian M. Latini, 89
Salisbury — Lillian M. Latini, 89, of Salisbury passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at the Salem Haven Nursing Home in Salem, NH. She was born in Lawrence and was the daughter of the late Vincenzo and Virginia (Cialone) Latini.
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Lorraine R. White, 91
Haverhill, MA — Lorraine R. “Lori” (St. Pierre) White, 91, died May 21, 2012 at Baker-Katz Nursing Home.
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Born in Easton, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Arthur and Eva (DeLafanier) St. Pierre, she was raised in Haverhill and attended local schools including Haverhill High School. -
Merton "Mike" G. Harnisch, 93
Salem, NH — Merton “Mike” G. Harnisch, 93, of Salem, NH, passed away on Sunday May 20, 2012 at the Methuen Health and Rehab Center in Methuen.
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Nicole M. "Collie" (Power) Dinan, 61
Groveland — Nicole M. “Collie” (Power) Dinan, 61, of Groveland and formerly of Reading passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.
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She was born in Winchester, MA on July 28, 1950, daughter of the late John W. and Marie E. (Bry) Power. She was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School with the class of 1968. She graduated from North Shore Community College receiving her R.N. degree. For over 30 years Nicole was employed at the former Boston City Hospital and retired from Boston Medical Center. Nicole was avid reader, loved to garden and enjoyed spending summers at her cottage on Province Lake in Wakefield, NH. - Tuesday, May 22, 2012
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Benjamin LaTorre, 91
Methuen — Benjamin LaTorre, 91, of Methuen passed away peacefully Saturday, May 19, 2012 at North East Rehabilitation Hospital, Salem. His last memorable words, as he gazed out his bedroom window while holding the hand of his compassionate nurse Emily, were “What a beautiful day”. Ben always admired nature and all its glory. Born on 1/1/1921 in Methuen, MA to the late Benito and Carmela (Paris) LaTorre, he was one of thirteen children.
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Catherine P. (Lorenzo) "Kitty" Gray, 78
Salem, NH — Catherine P. (Lorenzo) “Kitty” Gray age 78 of Salem, NH, died Saturday at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen, MA. She was born in Lawrence, MA, where she grew up and attended schools. She was a resident of Salem for the past 14 years, formerly of Bradford & Methuen, MA. Kitty was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and trips to Foxwoods. Most of all she loved spending time with her granddaughters. She is survived by her husband Henry “Hank” Gray of Salem, NH, Daughter: Wendy & her husband Stacy Bibeau of Newton, NH, Granddaughters: Katie & Sarah Bibeau of Newton, Many Nieces & Nephews
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Dr. Wallace E. "Wally" Baines
Seabrook Beach, NH — Dr. Wallace E. “Wally” Baines of Seabrook Beach and Vero Beach, FL passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital, with the love and support of his four beloved daughters.
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Emily M. (Bashara) Hatem, 89
Methuen — Emily M. (Bashara) Hatem, 89, of Methuen, died Thursday, May 18, 2012 surrounded by her loving family.
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Joanne E. George
Kingston, NH — Joanne E. George died on May 19, 2012 at the Exeter Hospital. She was born on June 28, 1936 in Haverhill, MA, the daughter of the late Everett and Esther (Bonnell) Chase.
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Richard "Dick" Lavoie, 75
Salem, NH — Richard “Dick” Lavoie, 75, of Salem, NH died unexpectedly Monday at his home. Dick was born in Nashua, NH and was the son of the late Paul & Eva (Pederzani) Lavoie. He was educated in Nashua and was a graduate of Nashua High School. Dick was a member of the New Hampshire National Guard and was called to active duty in 1961. He was a longtime member of the Nashua Elks Lodge 720.
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Robert P. Normandy, 86
Barefoot Bay, FL — Robert P. Normandy, 86, of Barefoot Bay, Florida and Hampton Beach, NH, formerly of Lowell, died Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Sebastian River Medical Center in Sebastian, Florida.
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Tracey A. Farnsworth, 47
Haverhill, MA — Tracey A. (Iwanicki) Farnsworth, 47, a resident of Haverhill for twenty years, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
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Elizabeth C. "Betty" (Noyes) Reed, 80
Groveland — Elizabeth C. “Betty” (Noyes) Reed, 80, of Groveland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
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Joseph I. Gallant, 92
Derry, NH — Joseph I. Gallant, 92, of Derry, NH died Sunday May 20, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Gallant was born in New Brunswick, Canada on January 10, 1920, a son of the late Manuel and Suzanne (Richard) Gallant. He was a resident of Derry since 1971 formerly living in Lawrence, MA. For 17 years Joseph was employed by Crown Cork & Seal as a line mechanic, retiring in 1987. He also worked part time for Shaws Supermarkets of Derry and Londonderry for 13 years. He was a member of the L’Assumption Association for more than 40 years and a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Derry. He enjoyed spending time with his family, gardening and his cat, Corona. Joseph’s family wishes to give special thanks to the In Home Services & Hospice of Manchester for their care.
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Lois Flynn, 89
Stoneham, MA — Lois T. Flynn, 89, of Boca Raton, FL, formerly of Stoneham, died on May 17, in Boca Raton.
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Martha L. (Johnson) Savage
GROVELAND, MA — Martha Lee (Johnson) Savage, age 88, longtime resident of Groveland, died peacefully at her home in Groveland, on Thursday, May 17 2012, surrounded by the family she loved so very dearly.
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Nancy E. Coombes, 77
Andover — Nancy E. (Davis) Coombes, age 77, recently of Chelmsford , a former longtime resident of Andover and Tewksbury, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Lowell General Hospital.
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Paul R. Millett, 54
Plaistow, NH — Paul R. Millett, 54, of Plaistow, died May 19, 2012 at Lawrence General Hospital. Born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, son of John F. Millett and the late Elaine (Dodier) Millett, he was raised in the Bradford section and attended Sacred Hearts Grammar School. A member of the Whittier Vocational and Technical High School Class of 1976, Paul served in the U.S. Army from 1976 until 1985 and later as a Specialist 4 from 1991 until 1998.
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Edward J. Spurr Jr, 73
Groveland — Edward J. Spurr Jr, 73, of Groveland passed away peacefully on May 16, 2012 at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport surrounded by his family. Edward was born April 14, 1939 to the late Edward Sr and Lena (Bean) Spurr. He was a school bus driver for Briscoe Company for 20 years and also worked for the Groveland Water Department from 1977 until his retirement in 2003. After his retirement he continued to work part time for the town of Groveland mowing the many ball fields and open space areas. He enjoyed mowing the neighborhood lawns as well as repairing small engines. He also loved spending time with his family relaxing by his pool, cruising on his boat and vacationing with his wife Jean in St. Martin and the Dominican.
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Elaine F. (Rogers) Peterson Fischer, 81 Years
Kingston, New Hampshire — Elaine F. (Rogers) Peterson Fischer of Kingston, New Hampshire and beloved wife of the late Herbert T. Peterson and the late Albert E. “Bud” Fischer, died at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, New Hampshire, on Thursday, May 17, 2012. She was 81 years old.
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Eleanor (Parrotta) Melucci, 99 Years
Andover - Brockton — Eleanor (Parrotta) Melucci, 99, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2012, at the home her caring niece Veronica Paregis in Raynham. She was formerly of the Shawsheen Village section of Andover and was married to the late Dr. Edmond R. Melucci, where they resided for many years. After his passing, she moved to Brockton to live with her sister Florence Harris until recently she moved in with her niece. She was active in the Shawsheen Village Women’s Club, Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Society and the Greater Lawrence Women’s Medical Society.
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Anna P. (O'Sullivan) Zahn, 92
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