OBITUARIES

Richard A. Baker

Richard A. Baker

Jul 24, 2026

Richard Allen Baker, age 64, of Newburyport, MA, passed peacefully at his home in Newburyport on Friday July 24, 2026, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly.

Born in Saugus, MA on January 11, 1962, he was the son of the late Elwin Richard Baker and the late Sylvia May (Olson) Baker and was a graduate of Saugus High School.

Richard...

Richard F. Bernard

Richard F. Bernard

Jul 22, 2026

It is with great sadness we announce that Richard F. Bernard, age 42, of Merrimac, MA, passed at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington on July 22, 2026.

Born in Newburyport, MA on January 6, 1984, he was the son of Shawn A. Bernard and Jennifer (Hewett) Waldrep.

Richard was a graduate of Triton Regional High School where he made many lifelong friends....

Mary E. Millett

Mary E. Millett

Jul 18, 2026

Mary E. (Kammer) Millett, age 89, resident of Amesbury for many years, passed peacefully at the Oasis of the Conch Republic Nursing Home, Key West, Florida, on Saturday evening, July 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of 62 years of Daniel F. Millett, who passed on November 27, 2017.

Born in Baltimore, MD on June...

Lisa A. Cormier

Lisa A. Cormier

Jul 15, 2026

Lisa Ann (Dielendick) Cormier, age 71, longtime resident of Merrimac, MA, passed on Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026 at Lahey Burlington Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her devoted husband of 47 loving years, Neal J. Cormier, who passed on November 22, 2022.

Born in Petersburg, VA on April 14, 1955, she was the daughter of...

Marjorie D. Waterhouse

Marjorie D. Waterhouse

Jul 14, 2026

M. Diane (Roberts) Waterhouse, age 85, long-time resident of Merrimac, passed peacefully on Tuesday evening, July 14, 2026 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late George A. Waterhouse, who passed on March 9, 2019.

Born in Haverhill on October 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the...

Geoffrey H. Walker

Geoffrey H. Walker

Jul 6, 2026

Geoffrey “Geof” Hyde Walker, 79, of Newbury, Massachusetts, a longtime Select Board member, entrepreneur and business owner, and award winning conservationist, died on Monday, July 6, 2026, surrounded by his family at his home.

Born on February 22, 1947, he was the only child of the late Henry A. “Hank” Walker and Alice (Hyde) Walker.

Geof spent more than two decades fighting...

Shannon M. Sachetti

Shannon M. Sachetti

Jul 6, 2026

Shannon Marie (Lowther) Sachetti, age 49, of Newburyport, MA, passed peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Lahey Burlington Medical Center surrounded by her beloved family. She is survived by her beloved husband, Adam Sachetti.

Born in Newburyport on January 25, 1977, she was the daughter of Roland Janvrin and Patricia (Lowther) O’Donnell and was a graduate of Newburyport High School...

Lorraine G. Myette

Lorraine G. Myette

Jul 6, 2026

Lorraine G. (Rhoades) Myette, age 72, of Amesbury, passed peacefully at her home on Monday evening, July 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of James Myette, Jr., married for 45 wonderful years.

Born in Somerville, MA, November 14, 1953, she was one of seven daughters of the late Preston L. and Ada (Ghilardi) Rhoades and...

Joanne C. Stanton

Joanne C. Stanton

Jul 6, 2026

Joanne C. (Lavoie) Stanton, age 87, a longtime resident of Newburyport, passed peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald J. Stanton (Michael), who predeceased her in 1998.

Born in Haverhill on February 15, 1939, Joanne was one of seven children of the late Roland and Florence (Kelso) Lavoie. She was...

Alan R. Mackie

Alan R. Mackie

Jul 5, 2026

Alan Ross Mackie - December 20, 1943 – July 5, 2026

Alan Ross Mackie, 82, of Amesbury, MA and formerly of North Towanda, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026.

Alan was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 20, 1943, son of the late Charles Scott Mackie and Esther Craven Mackie.

He graduated from Frankford High School in Philadelphia, Class of...

Adelia M. Verakis

Adelia M. Verakis

Jun 26, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Adelia M. (Pleskovich) Verakis, age 89, who passed away peacefully on June 26, 2026.

Born in Strabane, Pennsylvania, Adelia spent most of her life in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, before moving to Amesbury, Massachusetts, in 2012 to be closer to her daughter and granddaughter.

Adelia enjoyed a long and dedicated career of more...

Kathryn (Sullivan) Coffin

Kathryn (Sullivan) Coffin

Jun 26, 2026

Kathryn (Sullivan) Coffin, age 84, of West Newbury, MA, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Glenn W. Coffin.

Born in West Newbury on October 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Austin Sullivan and Mary (Plummer) Sullivan and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception Church of Newburyport.

For many...

Jewel R. LeBaron-Bellard

Jewel R. LeBaron-Bellard

Jun 25, 2026

Jewel Rayquana LeBaron-Bellard, age 12, of Haverhill, Massachusetts, passed away tragically on June 25, 2026, at Massachusetts General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on January 19, 2014, Jewel was the beloved daughter of Thomas LeBaron and Melleta Bellard.

Though her time on earth was far too short, Jewel filled every day with love, laughter, and...

David A. Hanna

David A. Hanna

Jun 25, 2026

David A. Hanna, age 80, of Amesbury, MA, passed peacefully at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Roberta (Pennie) Hanna.

Born in Norfolk, VA on June 10, 1946, he was the son of the late George E. Hanna and the late Mary (Serino) Hanna and and was a...

Bernice I. Faro

Bernice I. Faro

Jun 23, 2026

Bernice I. (Ingerson) Faro, age 100, former resident of Merrimac, passed peacefully at Advinia Care of Newburyport, MA, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the loving wife of the late Joseph Faro, John Kenney and James Powers.

Born in Lisbon New Hampshire, she was the daughter of the late Lester and Grace (Bedell) Ingerson, and...

Henry J. Mies

Henry J. Mies

Jun 20, 2026

Henry Joseph Mies ("Joe"), of Merrimac, Massachusetts, passed away on June 20, 2026, after a brief illness.

Joe proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, including a tour in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Following his military service, he built a long career with General Electric, where he worked until his retirement in 2006.

On October 24, 1970, Joe married the...

Therese M. "Terry" Rogers

Therese M. "Terry" Rogers

Jun 18, 2026

Therese M. “Terry” (Sampson) Rogers, age 71, resident of Haverhill for many years, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, June 18, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Michael N. Rogers, happily married for 34 years.

Born in Haverhill, MA on September 5, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Joseph P. “Sammy” Sampson and...

Rita M. Bourgeois

Rita M. Bourgeois

Jun 16, 2026

Rita M. Bourgeis, age 91, lifetime resident of Amesbury, passed peacefully at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born in Amesbury, October 18, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Arthur O. and Marie (Roy) Bourgeois and was a graduate of Amesbury High School,  Class of 1952.

Rita was a credit manager, having worked many...

David R. Tilton

David R. Tilton

Jun 15, 2026

David R Tilton, age 75, of Salisbury, MA, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 15 2026, surrounded by his family.

Born in Amesbury, MA on August 5, 1950, he was the son of the late Russell C. Tilton and Lillian P. (Kelly) Buckley and was a graduate of Amesbury High School.

He was a hard worker, having been a Salisbury...

Michael A. McCormack

Michael A. McCormack

Jun 13, 2026

Michael A. McCormack, age 67, of Nottingham, NH, passed on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Brigham & Womens Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Lillian (Irizarry) McCormack, who was his lifetime soul mate and forever friend.

Born in Everett, MA on November 6, 1958, he was the son of the late Douglas McCormack and the...