OBITUARIES

Kenneth David Bosse

Kenneth David Bosse

Jun 2, 2024

KENNETH DAVID BOSSE, 1947-2024 Kenneth D. Bosse, 76, of North Andover, formerly of Amesbury and Falmouth, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at Lawrence General Hospital on June 2, 2024. Ken was born on December 3, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, the first child of Arthur and Welda Bosse. He graduated from Edison High School and then relocated to Lawrence, MA...

John L. Hersey

John L. Hersey

Jun 2, 2024

John Hersey of Seabrook, NH, son of Emily and Harry Hersey, died from injuries sustained in an accident on May 22, 2024. He was born October 17, 1954 in Amesbury, MA and attended Amesbury schools. John was a union carpenter for many years. He leaves behind sisters Linda Cammett of Newton,NH; Cathy Goodwin of Newburyport,MA and Pam Binette...

Jr. Daniel E. Connors

Jr. Daniel E. Connors

May 31, 2024

Daniel (Buzza) Connors Jr passed peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Newburyport on Friday, May 31, 2024. He was the husband of Joyce (Horgan) Connors with whom he just celebrated 67 years of marriage. A native Newburyporter, he was born on August 2, 1938, son of the late Daniel E. and Stacia (Marciszka)...

None Johannah Lord

None Johannah Lord

May 27, 2024

Johannah Lord passed away on May 27, 2024 after dealing with a malady for a short period of time. She had two children, Daniel and Elizabeth and also had two brothers, Paul and Allen, both living in Georgia and Pennsylvania. Johannah graduated from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA and the University of Connecticut with Masters degrees in...

Daniel Howard Follansbee

Daniel Howard Follansbee

May 26, 2024

Daniel Howard Follansbee May 27, 1965 - May 26, 2024 Daniel Howard Follansbee of West Newbury passed away at the age of 58 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Daniel was born on May 27, 1965 in Newburyport, MA to Gordon and Susan (Poore) Follansbee of West Newbury. He had fond memories growing up...

Gilda E. (Dicola) Labarba

Gilda E. (Dicola) Labarba

May 25, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gilda E LaBarba on May 25, 2024, at the age of 94 in Newburyport, MA. Gilda was born on May 27, 1929, in Canosa Sannita, Italy to Pietro and Matilde DiCola. She was a loving wife to Nicola LaBarba and is survived by her son Frank LaBarba...

Gerald Leo Comeau

Gerald Leo Comeau

May 22, 2024

Gerry was the eldest of three boys born to Lorraine and Eddie Comeau and grew up in Groveland on Fairview Circle, in a neighborhood full of young families. There were always enough kids for a game and the cul-de-sacs supported a legendary paper route that he passed on to brothers Mike and Bob. At Pentucket, Gerry added friends...

Russell C. Tilton

Russell C. Tilton

May 18, 2024

Russell C. Tilton, age 96, proud lifelong resident of Salisbury, MA, passed at his home on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Born on December 14, 1927, he was the son of the late Ann May Tilton and was brought up by his grandmother, Florence Tilton Witham and grandfather, Joe Witham. He attended Grammar school in Salisbury and attended Amesbury...

None Geoffrey Wood

None Geoffrey Wood

May 15, 2024

Geoffrey Wood February 25 1948 - May 15, 2024 Newbury - Long time Plum Island resident Geoffrey Wood passed away on May 15, 2024, after a period of long illness. Geoff was born in Oswestry, Shropshire UK to Albert and Margaret (Grindley) Wood. He studied Zoology at the University College of North Wales followed by several years of...

Marcia J. Sanborn-King

Marcia J. Sanborn-King

May 15, 2024

Marcia J. Sanborn-King, age 69, of Merrimac, MA, passed at her home on Wednesday evening, May 15, 2024, in the loving surroundings of her wife and family, after a valiant struggle with many health issues. Born in Amesbury, March 25, 1955, she was one of nine children of the late Jack and Lillian (Proulx) Sanborn, and was a...

Raymond L. Costello

Raymond L. Costello

May 14, 2024

Raymond L. "Ray" Costello December 16, 1938 - May 14, 2024 Raymond L. Costello “Ray” passed away peacefully at Anna Jaques Hospital on May 14th, 2024. Raymond was born on December 16, 1938 in Newburyport and was the son of the late John and Phyllis (Kuzma) Costello. He grew up in Newburyport and graduated from Newburyport High School....

Herbert N. Macrae

Herbert N. Macrae

May 8, 2024

Herbert N. MacRae, age 94, of Haverhill, passed peacefully at Penacook Place Nursing Home in Haverhill, after a period of declining health, surrounded by his loving family. He was predeceased by his dearest wife, Peggy (Haines) MacRae, who passed in 2013. Born in Boston, May 1, 1930, Herb was the son of the late John and Minnie (Pike)...

John G. Desimone

John G. Desimone

May 2, 2024

John G. DeSimone, age 45, of Amesbury, passed unexpectedly on Thursday morning, May 2, 2024. Born in Lynn, MA, on August 25, 1978, he lived in Revere, MA for most of his life, and was a graduate of Northeast Metro Vocational High School. He was the son of Susan (Lauro) DeSimone and the late John M. DeSimone of...

Robert Warren Hossack

Robert Warren Hossack

May 2, 2024

Robert Warren Hossack passed away at The Kaplan House in Danvers, Massachusetts on May 2nd. He was born in Lynn, MA on January 27, 1945, to Howard John Hossack and Florence Ruth Eddy. He was educated in Lynn public schools and graduated in 1962 from Lynn English High School. After high school Bob enlisted in the US Marine...

Stephen George Loader

Stephen George Loader

Apr 28, 2024

Stephen George Loader, 76, of Merrimac, MA, passed away on April 28 th 2024, surrounded by loved ones at Beth Israel Hospital, following a battle with liver disease and leukemia. Stephen was born May 13, 1947 in Lawrence, MA to the late George and Louise Loader. After graduating Haverhill Trade School in 1964 Stephen enlisted in the Navy...

Dwight A. Deguio

Dwight A. Deguio

Apr 27, 2024

DWIGHT ALLEN DEGUIO, AGE 73 APRIL 25, 1951 - APRIL 27, 2024 Dwight Allen Deguio was predeceased by his father, Raymond A. Deguio, mother, Grace A. Deguio, and brother, Dana Deguio, all of Amesbury. Dwight died unexpectedly at at his home on April 27, 2024, after a long illness that resulted from being seriously injured in a multi-car...

Joanne (Murphy) Ault

Joanne (Murphy) Ault

Apr 25, 2024

Joanne (Murphy) Ault, 75, of Salisbury, and most recently of Haverhill, MA, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus at her sister’s home in Salisbury on April 25th, 2024. She was born on March 20, 1949, one of 8 children, the daughter of the late Daniel F. and Mary T. Murphy; of Boston MA. She was raised there...

Dorothy (Peterla) Leblanc

Dorothy (Peterla) Leblanc

Apr 25, 2024

Dorothy (Peterla) LeBlanc of Andover MA, formerly of Newburyport MA, and Amesbury MA, passed away on April 25 at the age of 104, a month shy of her 105th birthday. She was the daughter of the late Gustav Peterla and Catherine (Bednar) Peterla of Amesbury, and sister of the late Gustav Peterle, William Peterla, and Ruth Peterla. Dottie...

David N. Sharkey

David N. Sharkey

Apr 23, 2024

In loving memory of David Norman Sharkey, born on February 26, 1936, whose life truly began on September 19, 1956, when he joyously married the love of his life, Nancy Harrington. David’s life was a testament to hard work, dedication, and boundless love for his family and community. David worked as a mason and was a valued employee...

Josephine (Jo) Rose Dicamillo

Josephine (Jo) Rose Dicamillo

Apr 20, 2024

Josephine (Jo) Rose DiCamillo, age 93, of West Newbury, MA, passed away peacefully at her home on April 20, 2024 surrounded by her loving family and devoted cat Beau Beau. Josephine was born in Milan, Italy on January 12, 1931. After living through the bombings and Nazi occupation of Italy in World War II, Josephine went on to...