OBITUARIES

Leona E. (Breton) Preble

Leona E. (Breton) Preble

Feb 29, 2024

Leona E. Preble, age, 89, longtime resident of West Newbury, passed at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of 67 years to Richard F. Preble, the love of her life. Born in Plymouth, NH, August 8, 1934, she was one of three daughters of the late Leon...

Rev. Helen M. Murgida Phd Murgida

Rev. Helen M. Murgida Phd Murgida

Feb 28, 2024

Reverend Helen M. Murgida, PhD (Sampson), a beacon of light and compassion, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, in Newburyport, MA at the age of 80. Helen was born on September 18, 1943 and grew up in Somerville, MA. She graduated from Matignon High School in 1961 and attended Northeastern University where she earned a bachelors and...

Roberta J. (Fischer) Knight

Roberta J. (Fischer) Knight

Feb 24, 2024

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Roberta Joy (Fischer) Knight, age 83, on February 24, 2024, at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. Roberta, a loving wife, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left behind a legacy of love and kindness. Born on August 17, 1940, in Lawrence, MA, Roberta was the daughter of Adam Martin Fischer...

None Cheryl Dudley

None Cheryl Dudley

Feb 23, 2024

Cheryl Dudley, age 69, of Hillsborough, NH, former longtime resident of Amesbury, passed at her son’s home in Hillsborough early Friday morning February 23, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in Lawrence, November 21, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Dudley and Charlotte (Kelley) Goossens and graduated from Amesbury High School with...

Beverley J. (Smith) Collins

Beverley J. (Smith) Collins

Feb 20, 2024

Beverley J. (Smith) Collins, age 65, of Haverhill, passed away at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, with her loving family at her side after a brief illness. Born in Haverhill on August 26, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd E. and Edythe M. (Young) Smith and was a...

Richard L. Dick Anderson

Richard L. Dick Anderson

Feb 20, 2024

Richard L. "Dick" Anderson died February 20 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center after a brief illness with his family at his side. He was born on February 14, 1945 in Hammond Indiana where his father, Lenny, was stationed during the war. He spent his early years in Boston before moving to Reading at age 4, where he...

Margaret M. (Heywood) Pilon

Margaret M. (Heywood) Pilon

Feb 18, 2024

Margaret M. (Heywood) Pilon, 83, resident of Amesbury, MA, died peacefully on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving family having lived life as she wanted and leaving her mark on all those who loved her.  She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Robert W. Pilon, Sr. Born in Newburyport on September 26,...

Jeffrey D. Apicella

Jeffrey D. Apicella

Feb 18, 2024

Jeffrey D. Apicella, age 57, of Newburyport, MA, passed away on February 18, 2024 at Maplewood Manor Nursing Home in Amesbury, surrounded by his loving family.He was born in Danvers, MA, August 25, 1964, the son of Louis Apicella, Sr. and the late Jean (Redding) Apicella. Jeffrey had dedicated his career to Opportunity Works.Jeffrey had a great passion for reading...

Elizabeth A. (Morse) Currier

Elizabeth A. (Morse) Currier

Feb 16, 2024

Elizabeth A. (Morse) Currier age 82, longtime resident of South Hampton, and former resident of Amesbury as well, passed at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill on Friday, February 16, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was the devoted wife of the late Donald F. Currier, who passed on March 13, 2013. Born in Amesbury,...

Elsie M. (Gurney) Colloten

Elsie M. (Gurney) Colloten

Feb 13, 2024

Elsie May (Gurney) Colloten, 92, passed away peacefully at Elizabeth Calsey House, Amesbury, on February, 13, 2024. She was born in Brockton, MA on July 10, 1931, and was the daughter of the late Lester and Effie (Somers) Gurney. She was raised and educated in Amesbury, MA and was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1949....

None Carla Pickard

None Carla Pickard

Feb 13, 2024

Carla Pickard (53) of Amesbury died unexpectedly at her home due to natural causes on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Carla’s biggest joy in her life that gave her the most fulfillment and sense of accomplishment was being a stay-at-home mom to her two children Kyle, 18, and Ava Cardone, 16. She relished teaching them about raising monarch butterflies,...

Elizabeth B. Carey

Elizabeth B. Carey

Feb 11, 2024

Elizabeth Barnes Carey “Bess” died peacefully at Salem Hospital in Salem, MA on February 11, 2024. A few days before her death, Bess enjoyed many visits from her family and close friends. Bess attended Wheaton College (MA) and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Tufts University. Bess had many friends of all ages, a wonderful sense of humor and...

Deborah A. Knight

Deborah A. Knight

Feb 6, 2024

Deborah Ann Knight, age 84, of Newburyport, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 following a long battle with cancer that barely dimmed her spirits. Surrounded by her loving family, she spent her final few days as she lived her entire life, exuding love, gratitude, and optimism. She was predeceased by her husband of more than...

Rosa Virginia Cruz

Rosa Virginia Cruz

Feb 6, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Rosa Virginia Cruz. Rosa left us unexpectedly the evening of Tuesday, February 6th, 2024. Rosa was one of the smartest people we have ever known. Graduating from Haverhill High School class of 1998. While in High School, Rosa was involved in a Mock Trial Tournament and won...

Arlelne (Henry) Hartford

Arlelne (Henry) Hartford

Feb 5, 2024

Arlene Hartford (Henry), 95, of Plaistow, NH formerly of Merrimac, MA, passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2024 at Hannah Dustin Nursing Home. She was born on September 1, 1928 in Merrimac, MA to Camille and Beatrice Henry where she lived for the majority of her life. She was a graduate of Merrimac High School in 1945. After...

Jr. Reginald P. Brown

Jr. Reginald P. Brown

Feb 4, 2024

Reggie, as he was known to family and friends, passed on to the other side, late Sunday evening, February 4, 2024, hoping to reunite with his loved ones, especially his sons Jason and Brian and granddaughter, Jessica. Reggie was born in Newburyport on August 15, 1948 to Reginald P. Brown Sr. and Sarah L. (Gould) Brown and attended...

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball

Feb 4, 2024

Carol A. (Keefe) Kimball passed away peacefully in Newburyport, MA on February 4, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind her husband Jeff; a daughter, Heather L. Tarantino and her husband, Paul of Holden; two sons, Sean S. Kimball and his wife Jennifer of Hopkinton and Darin P. Kimball and his wife Sara of Boxborough; eight...

William C. Lasala

William C. Lasala

Feb 2, 2024

William C. LaSala, age 76, of West Newbury, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Sheryl (Doherty) LaSala, with whom he has shared 55 years of marriage. Born in Winthrop, July 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Carmine LaSala and Barbara (Lane/LaSala)...

Steven E. Archambault

Steven E. Archambault

Feb 2, 2024

Steven E. Archambault, age 79, of Haverhill, passed Friday morning, February 2, 2024, in the peaceful surroundings of the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, with his son at his side. Born in Haverhill, July 16, 1944, he was the son of the late Calvin and Olive (Smith) Archambault, and was a graduate of Haverhill High School. Several...

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum

Jan 31, 2024

Juliette M. (Gravel) Woodsum, age 83, of Bolton, MA, formerly of West Newbury, passed peacefully on Wednesday afternoon, January 31, 2024, at the Rose Monahan Hospice Home in Worcester, after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth E. Woodsum, who passed on March 22, 1974. Born in Clinton, MA, April 8,...