OBITUARIES
John A. Lamson
Nov 10, 2025
Lamson, John A. of Amesbury, formerly Wilmington, passed away on November 10, 2025 after a sudden decline due to cancer at the age of 71. John was born on August 3, 1954, in Bremerton, Washington to Arthur and Joan Lamson (Miller). John graduated from Amesbury High School in 1973 and went on to complete courses at Northern Essex Community College,...
Kimberly Maria Smith
Nov 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear sister, Kimberly Maria Smith (“Kim” as she was affectionately known), age 64, of Amesbury, MA, who passed early morning on November 10, 2025 at Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Topsfield, MA after a period of declining health.
Born in Winthrop, MA on February 5, 1961, Kim was...
Janet P. Loske
Nov 10, 2025
Janet P. Loske, 79, formerly of Newburyport, Massachusetts, died November 10, 2025, in Topeka, Kansas, with her family by her side.
Born on November 30, 1945, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, Janet was the daughter of the late William B. Coltin and Raelene (Eaton) Coltin. Janet graduated from Newburyport High School in 1963 and Salem State College with a degree in English in...
Steven T. Forrest
Nov 7, 2025
Steven T. Forrest, age 58, of Somersworth, New Hampshire, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025, alongside his beloved dog, Randell.
Born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, on March 23, 1967, Steve graduated from Amesbury High School and went on to attend NHTI. Following his education, he pursued his passion for building, dedicating his life to a long and fulfilling career as a...
Wallace W. "Chip" Butt
Nov 5, 2025
Wallace Woodland “Chip” Butt, Jr., 85, of South Hampton, NH, died peacefully on November 5, 2025. Born in Amesbury, MA, on July 5, 940, he was the firstborn son of the late Wallace and Eunice (Tuxbury) Butt and was a graduate of Amesbury High School.
Chip was naturally drawn to the great outdoors and its sports. With a dog frequently at...
Norman G. Hansen
Nov 4, 2025
Norman Hansen, 98, of Newburyport, passed away on November 4, 2025, leaving this world a better place because of his presence in it. While Norman truly enjoyed his life on this Earth, he is now rejoicing to be reunited with his extraordinary wife Jean with whom he shared a charmed 66-year marriage until her passing in 2016.
Born to Scandinavian immigrant...
Albert G. Decie, II
Oct 31, 2025
Albert Gordon Decie, II, age 83, died peacefully late Friday evening, October 31, 2025 at his home in Salisbury with his wife, Vicki (Bradbury Myette) Decie and family by his side. He was predeceased by his first wife, Agnes "Cecilia" (Kronemeyer) Decie in 1988.
Born June 8, 1942, in Newburyport, he was the son to the late Albert G. Decie, Sr....
Judith A. Mravic
Oct 25, 2025
Judith A. (Wykes) Mravic, age 85, of Lawrence, MA, passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 25, 2025, at Mary Immaculate Nursing Restorative Center, where she was known and loved for her wit and sense of humor. She was the beloved wife of the late Brian Mravic.
Born in Aliquippa, Pa., on November 22, 1939, she was the...
William E. Murray
Oct 24, 2025
William Edward Murray
July 24, 1964 – October 24, 2025
Age 61 | Plum Island, Massachusetts
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden, unexpected passing of William Edward Murray, 61, of Plum Island, Massachusetts, who fulfilled his ultimate Irish Goodbye on October 24, 2025.
Born on July 24, 1964, in Boston, MA, Bill was the cherished son of the late Doris...
Allen A. Osgood
Oct 23, 2025
Allen Almond Osgood of Danvers and West Newbury, Massachusetts passed away on October 23, 2025, at the age of 72.
He was born in Beverly, Massachusetts on August 6, 1953, and was one of three children of the late Almond Arnold Osgood and Eva Catherine Osgood (Clarizia). He is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Martha Jean Osgood (Thibault).
He...
Frances A. Morse
Oct 22, 2025
Frances A. (Bowser) Morse, passed away peacefully at Aston Gardens in Sun City, FL on October 22, 2025. She was with her daughter Susan by her side and surrounded by her family’s love near and far.
Born December 1, 1933, in Amesbury, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Victoria (Romanoski) Bowser. Fran was raised in Amesbury and...
Frederick A. Underwood
Oct 21, 2025
Frederick Alson Underwood, age 84, of Merrimac, MA, passed early on Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Nancy (Schaffner) Underwood.
Born in Burlington, VT on March 1, 1941, he was the son of the late Alson Underwood and the late Emily (Sweeney) Wagner.
Fred, as...
James Lee Schaepe, M.D.
Oct 17, 2025
James Lee Schaepe, M.D. died on October 17, 2025 in Peabody, MA. Jim was born on November 30, 1931 in Ilion, NY, the son of Lilly Mae Schaepe Holmes and D.H. Schaepe. During high school he played violin in the school orchestra, competed in track, and accomplished hurdles records in meets along with holding several part time jobs including selling...
George M. Cole
Oct 15, 2025
George Cole passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening surrounded by friends, family and with a few puns still up his sleeve.
George was born in Salisbury Plains to Benjamin W. Cole and Pearl Chase Cole in 1934. A longtime resident of Salisbury, George attended Newburyport High School and was president of the class of 1954. He attended Xavier University on a...
Karen M. LaClair
Oct 12, 2025
Karen M. LaClair, age 63, of Amesbury, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in the peaceful serenity of the High Point Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by loving family.
Born in Haverhill, August 23, 1962, she was the daughter of Barry C. LaClair and the late Gloria J. (Battles) LaClair, who died in 2012. Karen was a graduate of Pentucket...
Charles B. O'Neil, Jr.
Oct 12, 2025
Charles B. O’Neil, Jr. age 87, of Merrimac, died peacefully on October 12, 2025 at Lawrence General Hospital with his family by his side. He was the husband of the late Barbara A. (Wood) O’Neil who passed away in 2018.
Born in Lawrence on April 4, 1938, he was the only child of the late Charles B. O’Neil, Sr. and Leda...
Carlo Lodi
Oct 9, 2025
Carlo Lodi, 67, of Newbury died on October 9, 2025 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. After beating pancreatic cancer for almost five years, he passed away from related complications. He was the husband of Linda (Cottone) Lodi of Waltham for 28 years.
Born on March 13, 1958, he was the son of the late Ruston F. and Clara...
Judith A. (Oliver) Perry
Oct 9, 2025
Judith Ann (Oliver) Perry, of Seabrook, NH, formerly of Lynn, MA, wife of the late Bruce F. Perry, daughter of the late Thelma and Murray Warner and Willard Oliver (1945), passed away on October 9, 2025 peacefully at her home, after a long battle with Dementia, with her daughters by her side.
Judith graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of...
Edward J. McMahon
Oct 5, 2025
With the heaviest of hearts, Edward J. McMahon, age 77, of Merrimac, passed on October 5, 2025, at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport.
Ed was a Veteran of Vietnam having served from October 13, 1966 until his honorable discharge on July 18, 1969. He was a loving brother, a great uncle, a lover of bowling, and a passion for coins.
Widowed by his...
Kathryn P. Tobin
Oct 5, 2025
Kathryn P. Tobin, age 72, of Amesbury, passed on Sunday evening, October 5, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston on February 10, 1953, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothea (Denvir) Tobin and was a graduate of Georgetown High School. Kathryn was an Administrative Assistant with the Department of Mental...
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