OBITUARIES
Marion E Nolan
Dec 3, 2025
Marion E. (Cooley) Nolan, age 90, of Amesbury, passed peacefully on Wednesday morning, December 3, 2025, at Nevins Nursing & Rehab Center in Methuen, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston, November 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Francis J. and Marion E. (Luce) Cooley. Marion was a graduate of Girls High Class of 1953, Boston, MA,...
Sandra J. Welch
Nov 25, 2025
Sandra Jeanne Welch passed away peacefully in Newburyport on November 25, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born in Newburyport on October 1, 1941, to the late Wilfred and Pauline (Ellison) Welch. Sandra’s brother, Robert Neal Welch, tragically passed away at just 9 months of age, 3 months before Sandra’s birth.
Although Sandra was born with Cerebral Palsy, she...
Captain David Palmer Stickney
Nov 24, 2025
Captain David Palmer Stickney died in his Newbury home three days short of this 87th birthday on Monday, November 24th. He took his leave in his sleep, dying peacefully after a 5-year battle with cancer.
David was the second son of John Fernald Stickney and Myrna (Palmer) Stickney and was born in 1938. His older brother Jack predeceased him in death....
Paul W. Stanwood
Nov 16, 2025
Paul Woodbury “Squeak” Stanwood, age 86, of Salisbury, MA, went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2025, at High Pointe House in Haverhill, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his dearest wife of fifty nine years, Harriett Ann (Wing) Stanwood.
Born in Newburyport, MA on April 29, 1939, he was the son of the late Eldred...
Alba L. Gouldthorpe
Nov 12, 2025
Alba Lorraine Gouldthorpe of Plum Island passed away peacefully into her Lord’s open arms on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Somerville, Massachusetts, on August 25, 1934. She was the eldest daughter of Olga and Pietro Bernacchi. Her husband Robert Gouldthorpe preceded her in death in 2015. She is survived by her sister Elsa Gould of Weymouth MA,...
Paul L. Kelley
Nov 12, 2025
Paul L. Kelley, 64, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully after a long illness surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 12th at Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport.
Paul was born in Bolton, Massachusetts on August 17, 1961, the son of Thomas D. and Patricia H. Kelley. He graduated from Nashoba Regional High School in Bolton in 1979, and then attended Boston State College....
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...
Sharon Rae Currier
Oct 31, 2025
Sharon Rae Merrill Currier passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by love as she embarked on her spiritual journey. Born in Boston on October 17, 1943, she was the beloved daughter of Frances (Locatelli) Merrill and Raymond Earle Merrill. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother, Ray.
Sharon grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, and attended Lexington public...
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...
Catherine (Morris) Killoran
Oct 19, 2025
Catherine Morris Killoran, born July 15, 1952, passed peacefully on October 19, 2025.
She attended Immaculate Conception School, Newburyport High School, and Colby College where she earned a degree in Psychology and Art. She later attended Northeast University where she earned a master’s degree in education.
Cathy was a teacher at Amesbury Elementary School, Director of Education at the US Space &...
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