OBITUARIES
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...
David S. Kelley
Oct 4, 2025
David “Dave” S. Kelley, 89 years old and one day, passed away in Dover, NH on October 4, 2025 from advanced dementia. David was born in East Derry, NH to parents Richard and Ida (Normandeau) Kelley and grew up in Sandown, NH. He was the beloved husband of Joan C. (O’Brien), with whom he celebrated 60 years of marriage before...
Peter F Hickey
Oct 2, 2025
Peter Furber Hickey, 73, of Newburyport, MA, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025 at the High Pointe House in Haverhill, after a period of declining health.
Born on March 7, 1952, Peter was the beloved son of Thomas R. and Louise F. Hickey. He was predeceased by his wife, Pamela Hickey, with whom he shared 35 years of marriage filled...
Joanne B. Rogers
Oct 1, 2025
Joanne B. Rogers passed away on October 1st, 2025. Joanne is survived by her husband of 38 years, Steven, son Andrew, daughter Alissa, son-in-law Jacob and beloved grandson Jeremiah. She also leaves behind her sister Janet, brother Cliff and five nieces and nephews.
Joanne worked as a receptionist and salesperson for Ryerson Steel and later as assistant sales manager for Rhode...
Dennis A. Plourde
Sep 29, 2025
Dennis Andrew Plourde was released from his battle with Alzhiemer’s Disease on September 29, 2025, he was 76 years old. Born on May 4th, 1949 to John L. Plourde and Phyllis Fenton Plourde at Ft. Dix in NJ, Dennis spent his childhood and adolescent years in Amesbury, MA where he made countless fond (and often explosive) memories with his brothers...
Christopher J. Scolaro
Sep 25, 2025
Christopher J. Scolaro, age 59, of Seabrook, NH, passed on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Exeter Hospital, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was surrounded by the love and support of his dedicated family.
Born in Waltham, MA on May 6, 1966, he was the son of the late John J.and Marjorie A. (Lynch) Scolaro where he lived and went...
Richard "Dick" W. Clancy
Sep 18, 2025
Richard “Dick” Woodbury Clancy, 87, passed away peacefully in Newburyport on September 18. He was born in Salem on October 6, 1937. Dick, as he was known by his family and friends, spent his youth in Peabody. He graduated valedictorian class of 1955 from St. John’s Prep, where he played football and hockey. Dick attended Boston College briefly before finishing...
Michael James Ducharme
Sep 17, 2025
Michael James Ducharme , 66, after a long fight with cancer, passed peacefully at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston MA with loved ones at his side.
Born on October 6, 1958 in Amesbury MA, he was one of four children of the late Charles and Grace M. (Tuxbury) Ducharme.
His life was dedicated to his loved ones with a kind heart,...
James E. Lynch
Sep 15, 2025
James E. Lynch, age 95, of Amesbury, passed in the peaceful and loving surroundings at the High Pointe House in Haverhill, with his family at his side.
Born in Everett, MA on September 6, 1930, he was the son of the late John B. and Helen F. (Sullivan) Lynch and was a graduate of Everett High School.
Jim was an accomplished carpenter,...
Charles Stephen Fowler
Sep 14, 2025
Charles Stephen Fowler passed away on September 14, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Christine M. Fowler (Cammett), whom he was married to for 65 years.
Born in Newburyport, January 6, 1939, Charles was a lifelong resident of West Newbury more than 80 years.
He is predeceased by his parents, Chester L. Fowler and Evelyn M. Fowler (Brown), his brother, Donald...
Terence "Terry" Martin O'Malley
Sep 12, 2025
Terence “Terry” Martin O’Malley, of Byfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 81. Born on March 29, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York, Terry lived a life so adventurous and varied it could be said he lived a hundred lives in one.
A proud Army veteran, Terry later built a long career with AT&T, retiring as a fiber optic engineer....
Robert "Bob" Elliott
Sep 9, 2025
Robert J. Elliott: February 25, 1933- September 9, 2025
Robert “Bob” Elliott a 60-year resident of Merrimac, MA beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, Uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 9, 2025 at the age of 92.
Born on February 25, 1933 in New London, CT to Ira and Concetta (Payne) Elliott. Bob grew up...
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