OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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
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
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.
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.
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
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...
Dorothy "Dottie" A. (Williams) Chapman
Apr 12, 2025
Dorothy A. (Williams) “Dottie” Chapman, age 89, of South Hampton, NH, a longtime resident of Newbury and Newburyport, passed away at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Saturday, April 12, 2025, after a period of declining health.
She was the devoted wife of Arthur Chapman, her soul mate and each others best friend.
Born in Boston, June 21, 1935, she was the daughter of...
Maureen E. Conlon-Donahue
Apr 9, 2025
Maureen E. Conlon-Donahue passed away peacefully on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her beloved children at Care One at Essex Park in Beverly, Massachusetts, following a brief illness. Born on February 22, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of the late Hugh D. and Eileen (Paternosta) Conlon.
A devout Catholic, Maureen’s faith was central to her life, yet...
Mark J. Curtis, Sr.
Mar 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mark Joseph Curtis, Sr., of Plaistow, NH on March 28th, 2025 at the age of 66. Mark passed peacefully at Exeter Hospital with two of his loving children at his side.
For nearly 30 years, Mark worked in a supervisory role with the city of Boston Traffic Department. He loved...
Neil (Corneilius) Von Boyer
Mar 25, 2025
Neil (Corneilius) V. Boyer, age 85, passed away on March 25, 2025, after complications resulting from multiple strokes.
Born in Danville, KY, on February 9, 1940, he was the son of the late Dorothy G. (Corder) and (Corneilius) Von Boyer. He attended Lafayette High School in Lexington, KY; received his BA from Mannes School of Music in NYC, and his MA...
Elizabeth T. (Morris) Boothroyd
Mar 25, 2025
Elizabeth Thelma (Morris) Boothroyd, longtime Newburyport resident, died on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the age of 92. She was the daughter of the late Veronica (Gagnon) and Truman Morris. Thelma’s husband of 55 years, Robert Irving Boothroyd, preceded her in death, as well as her two brothers, Pete and Arthur (“Hunzie”) Morris, and sister Emma (Andrews). All her loving...
Stephen John Niedzinski
Mar 24, 2025
Stephen Niedzinski, age 60, of Haverhill MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24th, 2025. Stephen, son of late Michael and Constance (Waters) Niedzinski, lived in Wakefield MA in his youth. A tragic accident left Stephen with a traumatic brain injury when he was a 15 year old student at Austin Preparatory School. Stephen recovered from a coma...
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