OBITUARIES

Aug 13, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Greenleaf Tagney, who died peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the age of 57.

Born and raised in West Newbury, John was the beloved son of the late Ronald N. Tagney and Brooke Clark Tagney. He shared a special bond with his father, with whom he ran a...

Aug 11, 2025

Bruce A. Thompson, age 59, of Roxbury, passed away unexpectedly on Monday afternoon, August 11, 2025, at the Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley in Haverhill, following a sudden heart attack. He was the beloved husband of Irving A. Thompson of Haverhill, his loving spouse of one year.

Born in Tewksbury, MA on December 19, 1965, Bruce was the son of...

Aug 3, 2025

Albert A. Sanchez “Al” passed with his family at his side on August 3rd at the age of 86.

He led an amazing life - windsurfer, squash player, tennis aficionado, skier, swimmer, sailor, world traveler, chess player, artist and most all a loving dad, husband, brother, grandfather, and uncle.

An MIT graduate, he ran his own electrical engineering company, Sanchez Associates for...

Aug 1, 2025

Following a long convalescence at home, James Adelbert Beers passed from this world on Friday, August 1, 2025.

Jim was surrounded by love and family during his final moments. Jim is now at peace and has gone to a better place.

Jim was known for his outgoing, kind, and giving personality. Jim was a free spirited person, always on the move with...

Jul 31, 2025

Kelli Leigh Adams, age 64, longtime resident of Salisbury, MA, passed suddenly on July 31, 2025, at Anna Jaques Hospital due to multilobar pneumonia.

Born in Newburyort, MA on May 14, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Virginia A. (Evans) Adams and graduated from Triton Regional High School.

Kelli was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and had worked...

Jul 27, 2025

Ingrid M. Grant, age 86, longtime resident of Merrimac, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, at Avita of Newburyport. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Richard, with whom she shared 61 years of marriage until his passing in 2021.

Born in Germany, October 4, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Artur and Marta (Orzechowski) Flucht. A...

Jul 25, 2025

Craig Alan Burton, of Newton, NH, and formerly of Dedham, MA, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025 at the age of 73.

Son of the late Foster William and Floris (Garry) Burton, Craig is survived by his wife, Joanne Burton (Atkinson); his son, Jason Burton of Derry, NH; and his cherished grandsons, Charles Carey-Burton and Mason Carey-Dudzisz. He was a...

Jul 24, 2025

Shawn “Sues” Adam Soucie, 46, of Peabody, MA, passed suddenly on July 24, 2025, at Lahey Hospital Peabody. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kimberly ‘Kim” (Emmith) Soucie, who was the love of his life.

Born in Amesbury, MA on January 2, 1979, he was the son of Ronald Soucie and the late Sharon (Valliere) Soucie who passed on January...

Jul 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David Henshaw, 63, who passed away peacefully at Highpoint Hospice House in Haverhill, MA surrounded by family on July 21, 2025. He was the son of the late Richard and Elizabeth (MacLeod) Henshaw of Danvers, MA. David grew up in Danvers, MA and graduated from Danvers High School. David...

Jul 19, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our dear Mother, who died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 85, on the morning of July 19, 2025.

Edda was born in Bilina, Czechoslovakia on March 12, 1940 to Wenzel Kubalik and Maria (Wolf) Kubalik.

She moved to the U.S. on Christmas Eve in 1959 and eventually settled in Merrimac, MA...

Jul 19, 2025

Leonard J. Stanwood, age 84, lifelong resident of Newburyport, MA, passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was survived by his wife of sixty years, Nancy (Easson) Stanwood.

Born in Newburyport on September 21, 1940, he was the son of the late Eldred and Edith (Teague) Stanwood and had attended Newburyport High...

Jul 18, 2025

Natalie Maria Munoz, age 25, lifelong Newburyport resident, passed on July 18, 2025 at Anna Jaques Hospital as a result of a car accident.

Born in Newburyport, MA on March 5, 2000, she was the daughter of Maria (Hamel) Ellison of Newburyport and Hector Munoz of Boston, and attended the Newburyport School System.

Natalie had worked as a personal care aide, taking...

Jul 17, 2025

William R. Bixby, age 87, longtime resident of Merrimac, passed on July 17, 2025 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, after a period of declining health. He was the beloved husband of Judith (Comley) Bixby, his wife of 63 years.

Born in Haverhill, MA, March 7, 1938, he was the son of the late Walter Irving Bixby Jr., and...

Jul 16, 2025

Albert D. Sanborn, known by many as Al, age 83, longtime resident of Merrimac, MA, passed at Beth Israel Hospital on July 16 2025. He is survived by his devoted wife of sixty two years, Barbara (Bridges) Sanborn.

Born in Merrimac, on April 19, 1942, he was the son of the late Harry and Lottie (McKenzie) Sanborn and was a High...

Jul 16, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our dear Mother and Friend Andrea Alukonis, who died peacefully July 10, 2025 at Port Healthcare, surrounded by love and support. She is now reunited in death with her parents Andrew and Louise (Latauska) Alukonis.

As a graduate of Lynn Classical HS and the Museum School at Tufts University, Andrea was a professional...

Jul 9, 2025

Linda Saunders Kolterjahn, 72, of Newburyport was born on May 14, 1953 in Beverly, MA.

She was the daughter of the late Donald Saunders of Danvers and the late Jeanne Garry Saunders Hall.

Linda is survived by her loving husband Thomas Kolterjahn of Newburyport, MA, her daughter Sonya White of Merrimac, MA, her granddaughter Hayleigh White and her partner John Perkins of...

Jul 7, 2025

Roberta Flynn, 92, of Newburyport passed away on Monday, July 7th, after a sudden illness. Known as Bobbi to friends and family, she was the daughter of the late Dr. William A. Flynn and Rosemary Carr Flynn of Amesbury, where she spent her early years. She was educated at St. Joseph school, Amesbury High School, Jeanne D’Arc Academy in Milton,...

Jul 6, 2025

David Leo Rooney DMD of Rings Island in Salisbury and Oaxaca, Mexico, passed away on July 6 at home with family by his side. In addition to his beloved wife Jan, Dave is survived by his daughter Kayla of Williamstown, son Shawn of Plum Island, a grandson, Sasha, niece Kendra Price, and nephew William Price.

Born on June 13, 1944, in...

Jun 27, 2025

David W. Riley, born September 26,1946, passed away unexpectedly early in the morning on June 27, 2025.

David was born in Beverly MA but also spent time living with his military family in Sacramento, San Antonio, and Japan. He graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1964. He attended Salem State College where he earned a BA in Jr. High School...