OBITUARIES
Dawn A. (Piecewicz) Lysik
Oct 22, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dawn Ann (Piecewicz ) Lysik, age 80, of Amesbury, MA, who peacefully departed on October 22, 2024, at Anna Jaques Hospital. Dawn was born in Newburyport, MA on April 15, 1944, to the late Frank J. and Annie Marion (Knight) Piecewicz. Dawn worked in the Telecom industry before retiring...
Demetrius Dee E. Cap
Oct 22, 2024
Demetrius "Dee" E. Cap May 3, 1947 October 22, 2024 Demetrius “Dee” E. Cap passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. A longtime resident of Newburyport, Dee was a familiar face around Newburyport, walking his little dachshund pal, Titan, through downtown and along the waterfront, greeting friends and strangers alike with “How lucky are we to live...
Kenneth Gray
Oct 22, 2024
Ken Gray passed away on October 22, 2024, at the age of 74. Ken was a beloved figure in his community and family. He grew up in Reading, MA, where he met the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Donna (Adams). The couple settled in Andover, raising their four children: Jannette Kirby and her husband...
Bernard E. McPhail, Jr.
Oct 19, 2024
Bernard (Ben) E. McPhail Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, October 19th with his loving family by his side. Born and raised in Newburyport, Ben was the son of Rachel (Cutter) McPhail and Bernard McPhail Sr. He was a graduate of Newburyport High School and Salem State College. After College, he joined the US Navy...
Shirley E. (Frye) Guilford
Oct 18, 2024
Shirley E. (Frye) Guilford, age 90, lifelong resident of West Newbury, MA, passed on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Anna Jaques Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was the devoted wife of 63 years to the late Bernard L. Guilford, Jr., who passed in 2013. Born in West Newbury, June 14, 1934, she was the...
Kelley Jean Baker
Oct 17, 2024
Kelley Jean Baker, 57 of Newburyport, Ma., passed away on Thursday, October 17th in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones. Kelley was born in Melrose, Ma., and graduated from Saugus High School’s Extension Program. In her younger days, she enjoyed fishing down Plum Island with her father and siblings, horseback riding, and spending time at...
Sharon Ann (Bates) Walsh
Oct 16, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Sharon Ann (Bates) Walsh, age 78, of Newburyport, on October 16, 2024, at AdviniaCare Nursing Home in Newburyport. Sharon passed peacefully after struggling with Alzheimer’s for ten years. Sharon was born in Quincy, MA on March 31, 1946, to the late Harold James Bates and Rachel Marie...
Barbara J. Owen
Oct 14, 2024
Barbara J. Owen, a longtime resident of Newburyport and a national and international authority on the history and music of the pipe organ, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, at the age of 91. Ms. Owen received her Bachelor of Music degree from Westminster Choir College in 1955, and her Master of Music degree in musicology from...
George Robert (Bob) Sanborn
Oct 13, 2024
George R. “Bob” Sanborn, age 96, lifelong resident of Salisbury, passed peacefully in his home in the presence of his daughter Cindy, on Sunday evening, October 13, 2024. He was the loving husband of Betty, who passed in April, having been married 73 years. Born in Amesbury on September 29, 1928, he was one of three children of...
Vincent John Sartorelli
Oct 1, 2024
Vincent John Sartorelli, age 89, of Amesbury, MA, passed away peacefully at home on October 1, 2024. He was born in Chelsea, MA on February 1, 1935, to the late Vincent Sartorelli and Mary (Sullivan) Sartorelli. Vincent was a graduate of Northeastern University with a BS degree in Chemical Engineering. He was the president and cofounder of CAI...
Malcolm Henry Joseph Burns IV
Oct 1, 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Malcolm Henry Joseph Burns, IV, a beloved son, father, sibling, and friend to many. Malcolm, age 34, of Northwood, NH, departed this world on October 1, 2024, at 534 First New Hampshire Turnpike. Born on February 17, 1990, in Newburyport, MA, he was the cherished son of Malcom Henry...
Jr. Joseph Folger
Sep 30, 2024
Joseph Folger, Jr., 58, of Amesbury passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30th with his mother and dad by his side, after several years battling Alzheimer disease. Born in Plymouth, MA, Joe moved with his family to Amesbury in 1986 and graduated from Amesbury High School in 1988. Upon graduation, Joe worked for Shaw’s Supermarkets in Newburyport for...
Francis D. Bell
Sep 29, 2024
November 27, 1937 - September 29, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our funny, kind-hearted father Dr. Francis D. Bell, 86, of Newburyport, MA. Born and raised in Newburyport, Frank attended the Jackman School and Newburyport High School, graduating in 1956. After graduation, he headed to California to pursue his dreams of...
Sr. Robert W. Pilon
Sep 25, 2024
Robert W. Pilon Sr., 85, of Amesbury, MA, died peacefully while surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 28, 2024. He was the beloved husband of Margaret M. (Heywood) Pilon who passed away in February to whom he had been married for 66 years. Some believe, he died of a broken heart. Born in Amesbury on November 9,...
Joan Paula (Bresnahan) Fowler
Sep 25, 2024
August 2,1930 - September 25, 2024 Joan “Paula” (Bresnahan) Fowler, 86, of Newburyport, MA passed away peacefully at AdviniaCare County Nursing Home on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Paula was the devoted wife of the late Erford C. Fowler who passed away in February 2023. Paula was born in Newburyport on...
Judith J. (Brown) Goucher
Sep 25, 2024
Judith Jeanene (Brown) Goucher, a beloved member of the Seabrook community, passed away peacefully at her home on September 25, 2024, at the age of 84. Judith was born in Salisbury, MA on March 23, 1940, to the late Lester Brown and the late Alice (Bailey) Bailey. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, cherished by...
Roberta J. (Walensa) Furth
Sep 25, 2024
Roberta J. “Bobbie” (Walensa) Furth, age 90, of North Andover, former resident of Binghamton, NY, passed peacefully in her sleep September 25, 2024 at Ashland Farm Assisted Living in North Andover. She was the beloved wife of 48 years, to Gary W. Furth, who passed in 2004. Born in Morgantown, West Virginia, September 9, 1934, she was the...
Doris L. (Butland) Vynorius
Sep 25, 2024
Doris L. (Butland) Vynorius, age 95, resident of West Newbury for 75 years, passed peacefully at Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Wednesday evening, September 25, 2024, after a period of declining health. She was the beloved wife of 43 years to William J. Vynorius, who passed in 1993. Born in Amesbury, January 5, 1929, she was one of five...
Jr. Alfred J. Roy
Sep 17, 2024
Alfred J. Roy, Jr., age 96, longtime Merrimac resident, died Tuesday morning, September 17, 2024. Born in Amesbury, July 30, 1928, he was the son of Alfred Roy, Sr. and Marie Roy. Alfred, who grew up in Amesbury, enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 18. After four years he came home to Amesbury, however, there...
Paul E. Maurier
Sep 14, 2024
Paul E. Maurier, age 74, of Amesbury, passed away on Saturday evening, September 14, 2024 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, after a lengthy illness. Paul was born in Haverhill on October 13, 1949, to the late Stephen and Lillian Maurier, and attended St. Joseph’s School through the eighth grade, then attended Haverhill High School. Upon...
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