OBITUARIES

David W. Pride

David W. Pride

Apr 24, 2026

David W. Pride, 88, of Groveland, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Audrey M. (Post) Pride, who died September 6, 2005.

Born in Stoneham, Massachusetts, on July 22, 1937, David was the son of the late William Aubrey Pride and Martha (Strom) Pride. He was a...

Irvin R. Russell, Jr.

Irvin R. Russell, Jr.

Apr 17, 2026

Irvin R. Russell, Jr, known to many as “Bob”, age 79, of Groveland, MA, passed unexpectedly at his home on Friday, April 17, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife of fifty six years, Judith A. (Janoski) Russell.

Born in Haverhill, MA on October 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Irvin R. Russell, Sr. and the late...

Paul C. Watson

Paul C. Watson

Apr 16, 2026

Paul Courtney Watson, 93, passed away on April 16, 2026, at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was born in the shadow of the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown, Massachusetts, on March 17, 1933. He was the son of Paul Raymond and Dora Brabbing Watson.

He graduated from Newburyport High School in 1952 and University of New Hampshire in 1960,...

Loretta "Laura" Cazmay

Loretta "Laura" Cazmay

Apr 14, 2026

Loretta “Laura” F. (Pazyra) Cazmay, passed away at the age of 94 in the early hours of Tuesday, April 14th, 2026 at Port Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Newburyport, Ma.

She was born on February 19,1932 in Chelsea, Massachusetts where she graduated from St.Rose High School. She was the daughter of the late Alexander and Bernice (Goscinska) Pazyra. She was predeceased...

Randy Smith

Randy Smith

Apr 12, 2026

Randy Smith, age 62, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Born in Lowell, Massachusetts on February 8, 1964, he was the son of Robert Smith and the late Helen Smith.

Randy worked for 25 years as a Regional Sales Manager for BG Products, an automotive maintenance products and services company. He was known for...

Michael J. Buzzell

Michael J. Buzzell

Apr 11, 2026

Michael J. Buzzell, age 68, passed peacefully at his home in Haverhill, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the dedicated husband to his beloved wife Carol A. (Garwich) Buzzell of 41 years, his best friend and forever soul mate.

Born in Amesbury, February 1, 1958, Michael was one of five children of Judith L....

Lorraine M. Gaylardo

Lorraine M. Gaylardo

Apr 7, 2026

Lorraine Marie “Lolly” Gaylardo, 74, resident of Merrimac MA, has gone to eternal resting on April 7, 2026 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. She had pancreatic cancer.

She was born in Lynn, MA on February 19, 1952, adopted by Palmer and Louise Watkins of Peabody, MA.

Lorraine became a CNA, then later graduated North Shore Community College with an...

Gretchen E. Grasso

Gretchen E. Grasso

Apr 4, 2026

Gretchen Elizabeth Grasso (Cobb), 84, of Salisbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on April 4th, 2026 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital.

Born in Newburyport on August 8th, 1941, Gretchen was the oldest of five children of the late Howard Cobb and Gertrude Cobb (Harvey). Gretchen was a graduate of Newburyport High School, Class of 1959 and the University...

Dorothy B. Jean

Dorothy B. Jean

Apr 3, 2026

Dorothy B. Jean, age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, while in the care of Beacon Hospice at Langdon Place of Exeter, where she had resided for 5 years. Dottie was born in Amesbury on January 26, 1933, to Walter and Bertha (Morrill) Turgeon. She was the youngest of 4 siblings.

Dottie was a loving daughter, sister, wife,...

Mark S. Williams

Mark S. Williams

Mar 31, 2026

Mark S. Williams, age 60, of Groveland, passed away March 31, 2026 at Merrimack Health Methuen Hospital.

Born April 3, 1965, in Haverhill, he was the son of the late John H. Williams Jr. and Shirley Williams. He grew up in West Newbury and graduated from Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1984.

He was a longtime employee of The Boston...

Jeanne M. Poulin

Jeanne M. Poulin

Mar 31, 2026

Jeanne M. (Guilmette) Poulin, wife of the late Raymond J. Poulin and life long Amesbury resident, passed away peacefully on March 31st, at Avita in Newburyport.

Born in Amesbury on October 2, 1933, Jeanne was the youngest and last surviving child of the late Alexis Guilmette and Lea (Mercier) Guilmette Doherty. She attended Sacred Heart Grammar School and Amesbury High School

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Richard J. Triandafilou

Richard J. Triandafilou

Mar 29, 2026

Richard “Rico” John Triandafilou, 72, a lifelong resident of Newburyport, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, shortly after celebrating his birthday on St. Patrick’s Day.

Born in Newburyport on March 17, 1954, Richard was the son of the late Theodore Nicholas Triandafilou, Sr. and Dorothy Preston (Hunter) Triandafilou. Richard was deeply committed to his family and the preservation of their...

Manfred Raschke

Manfred Raschke

Mar 28, 2026

Manfred Raschke of Byfield MA passed away peacefully March 28 at Anna Jaques Hospital of complications related to Parkinson’s. In addition to his beloved wife of 39 years, Cynthia, he is survived by son William and wife Ashley of Haverhill MA, son Derek and wife Jenny of Hampden ME, and five grandchildren ages 2 to 8.

Manfred was born in 1947...

Ann (Sewarke) Mercier

Ann (Sewarke) Mercier

Mar 26, 2026

Ann (Sewarke) Mercier, formerly of Haverhill, MA, passed away on March 26, 2026 in Newburyport, MA.

She was born in Newburyport on December 14, 1926 to Walter and Katherine Siwacki. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Edward Mercier, and by her brothers Edward, Tony and Stanley Siwacki and her sister, Helen Moynihan. She leaves her children, Catherine DuBois...

Patricia R. Baikewicz

Patricia R. Baikewicz

Mar 25, 2026

Patricia R. BaikewiczFebruary 21, 1929 - March 25, 2026

Born in Boston and raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts, Patricia was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine Bogue, and wife of the late Stanley Baikewicz of Newburyport. Growing up she attended Saint Patrick’s School and Church in Roxbury. Patricia was the seventh of eleven children.

Patricia was a proud and loving mother,...

Isabelle W. Champoux

Isabelle W. Champoux

Mar 20, 2026

Isabelle (Cooper) Champoux, was born and raised in Newburyport, Massachusetts. An avid cheerleader and social butterfly, she graduated from Newburyport High School in 1944 and later married her high school sweetheart, Donald Champoux. They settled in Salisbury where they created the family homestead of 7+ decades. In their later years, they spent time at their summer home along the Parker...

Michael D. Ellery

Michael D. Ellery

Mar 18, 2026

Michael D. Ellery, age 76, of Rochester, NH, passed peacefully on March 18, 2026, at the Hyder Hospice House at Dover, NH, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Brenda (Sargent) Ellery.

Born in Newburyport, MA on March 25, 1949, he was the son of the late Albert R. "Sonny" and Julianna (Schur) Ellery. Michael was...

Robert J. Larcome, Jr.

Robert J. Larcome, Jr.

Mar 13, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of our father, Robert J. “Bob” Larcome Jr., who passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Bob was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and a steady, kind presence to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Thank you to everyone who has...

Brenda E. Dow

Brenda E. Dow

Mar 9, 2026

Brenda Elaine (Grazio) Dow, age 82, of Raymond, NH, passed peacefully on Monday afternoon, March 9, 2026, at AdviniaCare of Newburyport, after being surrounded by her loving family. She was predeceased by her husband, Leon L. “Buddy” Dow, III, who passed in 2015.

Born in Haverhill, MA on June 8, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anthony J. and...

George T Allen

George T Allen

Mar 5, 2026

George T. Allen, age 88, longtime resident of West Newbury, MA, passed peacefully on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at the High Pointe House in Haverhill, surrounded by his loving family. George was the devoted husband of 61 years to Elizabeth M. Allen, who passed on March 17, 2023. 

Born in Lynn, October 30, 1937, he was the son of the late...