OBITUARIES
David James Powers
Dec 31, 2024
David James “Dave” Powers’ Story
David James “Dave” Powers, 65, of Kingston, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2024, in Exeter, New Hampshire. Dave was born on November 28, 1959, in Bath, Maine.
David shared 35 wonderful years of marriage with his devoted wife, Debra Friede Powers. He was predeceased by his parents, George H. Powers and Ferne Ellen (Harriman)...
Dennis J. Guilmette
Dec 27, 2024
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis J. Guilmette, age 59, of Salisbury, formerly of Amesbury, who passed on Friday, December 27, 2024, with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Lisa J. Guilmette and they have been each others best friends for forty years.
Born in Amesbury, April 6, 1965, Dennis...
Curtis L. Gerrish
Dec 20, 2024
Curt Gerrish, 88
Rochester Electronics, CEO
Philanthropist
Newburyport native Curt Gerrish, founder and CEO of Rochester Electronics, passed away peacefully in his home on December 20 at the age of 88.
Born at Anna Jaques Hospital on August 14, 1936, Curt lived in Newburyport for the first 28 years of his life before eventually settling in Ipswich, where he lived for 24 years with...
Barbara B. (Connell) Brodie
Dec 19, 2024
Barbara B. (Connell) Brodie, age 100, longtime resident of Merrimac, MA, passed peacefully at her home in Merrimac on December 19, 2024. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Norman H. Brodie.
Born in Haverhill, MA on March 23, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Minnie (Moses) Connell. She was a faithful Catholic and a member...
Kenneth C. Ray
Dec 18, 2024
Kenneth C. Ray Sr., of Plaistow, NH, age 88, passed away on Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Lawrence General Hospital. He was the devoted husband of 37 years, to his wife Marlene F. (Marchand) Ray.
Born in Haverhill, MA on June 8, 1936, he was the son of James C. Ray Jr. and Irene Ray of Haverhill, MA.
Kenneth was a...
Demetra (Rozantes) Monson
Dec 16, 2024
Demetra (Rozantes) Monson, age 93, longtime resident of Newburyport, passed peacefully at her home in Newburyport, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Edwin Monson, who passed on February 12, 2010.
Born in Boston, July 24, 1931, she was one of four children of immigrant parents from Greece, Peter and Helen (Kontes) Rozantes.
Demetra had worked as a...
Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson
Dec 13, 2024
Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson, 89, Devoted Mother, Grandmother, and Beloved Stepmother, Passes Away
Nancy (Lancaster) Emerson, 89, of Newburyport, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 surrounded by her beloved family. A woman of unwavering faith, Nancy’s life was a testament to love, laughter, and devotion to God and family.
Born on February 2, 1935, in Amesbury, Massachusetts, Nancy lived her life...
Beverly June (Blunt) Weir
Dec 11, 2024
Beverly (Blunt) Weir, born June 28, 1937, died on December 11, 2024 at the age of 87.
She was born and lived her entire life in Newburyport. She was the daughter of the late Sam and Exilda Blunt.
She is survived by her son, Hugh Weir, Jr. and his wife Denise; son-in-law, John Miller; daughter-in-law, Karin Weir; sisters, Harriet Sanuk and Suzanne...
Mary Anne Basque
Dec 11, 2024
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our sister, Mary Anne Basque on December 11, 2024 at the Boston Medical Center following a brief illness. She was 65 years old. Mary Anne was born in Amesbury on December 16, 1958 to Alexander and Jean (Carden) Basque. She graduated from Amesbury High School in 1977 and worked at...
Louis F. Apicella
Dec 9, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Louis F. Apicella, known affectionately as “Cookie,” on December 9, 2024, at the age of 83. Born on May 23, 1941, Louis was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His presence will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Louis was predeceased by his beloved wife, Jean Apicella...
Terry “Tut” Anne Murphy
Dec 9, 2024
Terry “Tut” Anne Murphy, age 63, of Hampton, NH, passed in her sleep in the comfort of her home on December 9, 2024.
Born in Amesbury, MA, on June 13, 1961, she was the daughter of the late John P. Murphy and Louise (Bibeau) Murphy.
Terry earned an Associates Degree in Human Services from Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill, beginning a...
Arthur Joseph Cote
Dec 6, 2024
Newburyport - Arthur Joseph Cote, 94, of Newburyport MA, passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on June 22, 1930, to Joseph and Cora (Laliberte) Cote. He grew up in the south end along with his twin brother George and sisters Lorraine, Loretta and Diana.
Arthur was proud to serve his country in the US Army and Air...
Richard R. Robitaille
Dec 5, 2024
Richard R. Robitaille, age 78, lifelong resident of Newburyport, MA, died at his home on December 5, 2024, after a period of declining health.
Born in Newburyport, MA on June 22, 1946, he was the son of the late Joseph and Aria (Call) Robitaille and was a graduate of Newburyport High School, where he was a member of the Football Team.
Richard...
Paul Joseph D'Orazio
Dec 5, 2024
Paul Joseph D’Orazio
February 15, 1939 – December 5, 2024
Paul Joseph D’Orazio, 85, of West Newbury, MA, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at Port Healthcare in Newburyport, MA. Born in 1939, Paul was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a cherished friend to many.
He is survived by his devoted wife of thirty-two years, Suzanne D’Orazio of West...
Lawrence W. (Sarge) Hardy
Dec 5, 2024
Lawrence W. (Sarge) Hardy, 90, of Merrimac, died peacefully at High Point House in Haverhill on December 5, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 9, 1934, in Little Deer Isle, ME, the son of the late Maurice and Ruby (Snowman) Hardy. Lawrence relocated to Merrimac upon the re-marriage of his mother to George Sewell.
He attended school in...
Raymond Norman Hackett
Dec 5, 2024
Raymond N. Hackett, age 85, of Groveland, MA, passed early Thursday morning, December 5, 2024, at Penacook Place Nursing Home, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 67 years, to his wife Donna M. (Marchand) Hackett.
Born in Haverhill, MA on November 17, 1939, he was the son of the late John Hackett and Marion (Maddocks) Hackett.
For...
LaRue Esta (Gehman) Cubie
Dec 4, 2024
La Rue Esta Cubie (nee Gehman) died Wednesday, December 4, in Hartford Hospital, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren.
Born on April 24, 1938, in Kutztown, PA, to Elton Stanford and Emma Louisa Gehman (nee Snyder), she was a 1956 graduate of Kutztown High School and a 1960 alumna of Eastern Nazarene College; she earned her Master of Education from...
Keith Gregory Ellison
Dec 4, 2024
Keith G. Ellison, age 32, of Salisbury, MA, passed away December 4, 2024, at Brigham and Womens Hospital, Boston, with his family at his side.
Born in Newburyport, MA on April 21, 1992, he was the son of Donald G. Ellison and Kimberly Ann Fraize and had worked at J. S. And Son Landscaping Company, a job he enjoyed very much.
Keith...
David "Peeps" Carter Webb
Dec 4, 2024
DAVID CARTER WEBB, April 27, 1951 - December 4, 2024
Beloved Father, Grandfather, Husband, Architectural Preservationist, and Environmental Steward
David “Peeps” Carter Webb, a devoted family man, renowned architectural preservationist, and passionate environmentalist, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2024, at the age of 73. A lifelong resident of Newbury, Massachusetts, David dedicated his life to preserving both the architectural beauty and...
Harry W. Takesian
Dec 4, 2024
Harry W. Takesian, son of the late Harry and Roberta Gynan Takesian passed away on Wednesday Dec. 4, 2024 after battling cancer. Harry was born on February 24, 1947 and resided in Groveland, MA until his marriage when he moved to Haverhill. In recent years, he has been a resident of Sandown, NH.
The year was 1969; a man walked on...
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