OBITUARIES

John Foster Wallace

John Foster Wallace

May 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of John Foster Wallace, age 66, who passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, after a long illness.

A lifelong resident of Merrimac, John grew up in Merrimacport, where he spent his youth playing and working alongside his beloved grandfather Ray Wallace and his father Wilbur “Web” Wallace...

Frances L. Medzig

Frances L. Medzig

May 22, 2025

Frances Laura Medzig, 97, of Amesbury, MA passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025, at Adviniacare Country Center in Newburyport, MA after a short illness. She was born in New York City, NY on December 24, 1927, the daughter of William and Janet Ellermann. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Herbert Medzig, on April 16, 1986 in Wantagh, NY.

Family...

Edwin "Ted" Merrill Bailey

Edwin "Ted" Merrill Bailey

May 18, 2025

Edwin ‘Ted’ Merrill Bailey, life-long Amesbury resident, passed away on May 18, 2025 after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Mary Terry (Whitten) Bailey, who died in 2023.

Born in Amesbury in 1934, Ted was the second child of David C. Bailey and Anna (Merrill) Bailey. He attended Amesbury Schools and graduated from...

Jammie A. (Shipley) Cardone

Jammie A. (Shipley) Cardone

May 18, 2025

Jammie A. (Shipley) Cardone, age 54, of Amesbury, MA, passed Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington with her family at her side, after a valiant struggle with various medical conditions. She was the beloved wife of Michael A. Cardone.

The daughter of Marcella J. Shipley, Jammie was born on September 30, 1970 in Los Angeles,...

Teri Lee (Dow) Funk

Teri Lee (Dow) Funk

May 16, 2025

Teri Lee (Dow) Funk, age 57, of Merrimac, MA, passed peacefully on May 16, 2025, at Beth Israel Hospital, after a valiant battle with medical issues for several years. She was predeceased by her husband of 10 years, William Funk, who passed on June 13, 2020.

Born in Haverhill, MA on December 15, 1967, she was the daughter of Brenda E....

George Merrill Henderson

George Merrill Henderson

May 15, 2025

George “Buddy” Henderson died Thursday May 15th 2025, at Anna Jacques Hospital after a period of declining health.

Born to James and Ellene (Merrill) Henderson, he lived his entire life in Newburyport, attending school at the Brown, Jackman, and graduating Class of 1969 at Newburyport High School.

Many would know George from his work in the Furniture Industry. “Generous George” started his...

Emily (Langlais) Harding

Emily (Langlais) Harding

May 10, 2025

Emily Harding, 87, of Salisbury, MA, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2025 at Port Healthcare in Newburyport, MA.

Emily was born in Eagle Lake, ME, the daughter of the late Yvonne and Joseph Langlais on May 3, 1938. Emily lived at Eagle Lake until she was 16, then she moved to Lynn, MA, and later moved to Salisbury, MA, where...

Thomas Alfred Tribble

Thomas Alfred Tribble

May 8, 2025

Thomas Alfred Tribble, 81, of Merrimac, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on May 8, 2025, following a long and courageous battle with multiple medical challenges.

Born on August 16, 1943, in Hollywood, California, Tom was the son of the late John Thomas and Gwendolyn (Columbo) Tribble. He graduated from Loyola High School in 1961 and...

Shirley A. (Bishop) Sokol

Shirley A. (Bishop) Sokol

May 1, 2025

Shirley A. (Bishop) Sokol, 93, a lifelong resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully May 1, 2025 at Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

She was born on November 10, 1931 to the late Fred and Laura (Rogers) Bishop. Raised and educated in Haverhill, she was among the first students to attend Sacred Hearts School in Bradford and went on to enter...

Louis A Kaye

Louis A Kaye

May 1, 2025

Louis Kaye, 81, of Amesbury, MA, passed away on May 1st, 2025 after a lengthy illness. His warmth, good humor, lively spirit, and radiant joy will be deeply missed.

Louis was born in Bridgeport, CT, on July 3rd, 1943, to Louis Sr. and Yoly (Tassinari) Kaye. He was a wartime baby whose father was overseas with the 14th Airforce (the “Flying...

Alvan J Seaman

Alvan J Seaman

Apr 30, 2025

Alvan J. Seaman (September 10, 1952-April 30, 2025)

Alvan Jay Seaman, 72, of Manchester, MA, died at his home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2025.

Al was born in Malden in 1952 to Robert and Elizabeth (Silber) Seaman. Al attended Malden Public Schools graduating from Malden High School in 1970. He attended Grahm Junior College and graduated in 1972. He...

Astrid Dorothy Lorentzson

Astrid Dorothy Lorentzson

Apr 27, 2025

Astrid Dorothy Lorentzson, 73, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at home on April 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Astrid was a devoted mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She celebrated life in all its forms. Her home was a gathering place filled with warmth, laughter, and the delicious smells of her incredible cooking. Whether hosting dinner parties, organizing ski...

Imogene J. (Huntley) Voisine

Imogene J. (Huntley) Voisine

Apr 26, 2025

Imogene J. (Huntley) Voisine, age 84, longtime resident of Amesbury, passed on Saturday morning, April 26, 2025, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, after a period of declining health, with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of 55 years of the late Joseph D. Voisine, who passed in 2020.

Born in Rhodes, Michigan, July 24, 1940,...

Patricia H (Joralmon-Keller) Jones

Patricia H (Joralmon-Keller) Jones

Apr 24, 2025

Patricia H. (Joralmon-Keller) Jones passed away April 24, 2025 in Exeter, NH where she spent her final days in the loving care of her daughter Andrea. She was born on February 3, 1935 in Amesbury, Mass to Marjorie (Lees) Joralmon and Harold Joralmon.

Pat grew up in Merrimac, MA where she graduated from Merrimac High School. In High School, she graduated...

William Edward Crounse

William Edward Crounse

Apr 23, 2025

William Edward Crounse, age 74, of Bethlehem, NH, and longtime resident of Newburyport, MA, passed on Wednesday afternoon, April 23, 2025, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, with his family at his side. He was the beloved husband of Susan Crounse, with whom he shared almost 53 years of wonderful memories.

Born in Boston, MA on July 4, 1950, he was the...

Roger L. Bonsang

Roger L. Bonsang

Apr 19, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the death of Roger L. Bonsang, age 89, of Salisbury Massachusetts.

Born on May 31, 1935, to George and Irene Bonsang in Salem, Massachusetts. He was the devoted husband of Carol A. Bonsang for 56 years. Roger was the loving father of Dawn & Dennis Poussard,  the late Wayne Traversy, Roger & Stacy Bonsang and Keith...

Bernard J. Dube

Bernard J. Dube

Apr 18, 2025

Bernard J. “Bernie” Dube, 82, of Newburyport, MA passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Fitchburg, MA, October 16, 1942, he was the son of the late Joseph and Jane Dube. He was a Catholic with French Canadian family roots, Bernie lived a life defined by hard work. He was dedicated to his family, faith...

Michael John Collins, Sr.

Michael John Collins, Sr.

Apr 16, 2025

Michael Collins Sr., born on February 17, 1945, in Lawrence, MA, passed away on April 16, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and strength. A dedicated truck driver for over 50 years, Michael was predeceased by his beloved wife, Donna Collins, and his parents, Sabina and John Collins.

He is survived by his six children: Michael (and his...

James A Soffron, Jr.

James A Soffron, Jr.

Apr 15, 2025

James A. Soffron, Jr., age 58, longtime resident of Newbury, passed in the peaceful presence of his home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, comforted by his loving family. He fought a courageous battle with cancer for several months, regretting that he no longer will be able to help the many clients he has served over all the years.

Born in Newburyport,...

Melville "Mel" E. Woodman

Melville "Mel" E. Woodman

Apr 13, 2025

MELVILLE ERNEST WOODMAN

APRIL 30, 1938 - APRIL 13, 2025

Mel Woodman was born on April 30, 1938 to Paul M. and Gertrude (Harmon) Woodman in Biddeford, ME. He went to school in Biddeford and Saco, graduating from Thornton Academy. Mel served in the U.S. Navy after graduating and upon being honorably discharged, he decided to further his education at DeVry Technical...