OBITUARIES

George F. Page

George F. Page

Feb 16, 2026

George F. Page, 95, of Newburyport, formerly a longtime resident of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at AdviniaCare of Newburyport. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Judith (Beers) Page.

Born in Beverly, Massachusetts on November 8, 1930, George was the son of Harold and Gertrude (Walsh) Page. After graduating from Beverly High School in 1948, he enlisted...

David H. Brown, Jr.

David H. Brown, Jr.

Feb 15, 2026

David H. Brown Jr., affectionately known as “Buster,” passed away on February 15, 2026, at the age of 80.

Born on January 20, 1946, in Springfield, David spent most of his life in Newbury, where he built both his home and his legacy. A lifelong presence in the coastal community he loved, Buster found his greatest joy on the water —...

Lucille Keane

Lucille Keane

Feb 6, 2026

Margaret “Lucille” (Brigham) Keane

At the remarkable age of 99, surrounded by the love of her family, Margaret “Lucille” Keane passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at her home in Exeter, New Hampshire after a brief period of declining health. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth, joy, and generosity that touched all who knew her.

Born in Marlborough, Massachusetts, she...

Dorothy F. Tessier

Dorothy F. Tessier

Jan 31, 2026

Dorothy F. Tessier, age 91, of Amesbury, passed peacefully at AdviniaCare of Newburyport, on the evening of Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Born in Northampton, MA on January 8, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Raymond E. and Anna (Fleury) Tessier. After graduating high school, she arned a nursing degree at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Dorothy worked for the Red Cross,...

Patricia A. Baker

Patricia A. Baker

Jan 31, 2026

Patricia A. (Mowatt) Baker, age 84, of Amesbury, passed peacefully at Blueberry Hill Nursing Home in Beverly on Saturday morning, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Medford, MA on December 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and Eileen E. (Rolls) Mowatt and was a graduate of Medford High School.

For 30 years, Patricia worked...

Deb Newbern Johnston

Deb Newbern Johnston

Jan 28, 2026

Deb Newbern Johnston of White House, TN and West Newbury, MA passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Nashville, TN on February 10, 1958, she was the firstborn child to her parents, father Green Lemuel Newbern and mother Launa. She grew up in the...

Brian F. Lawlor

Brian F. Lawlor

Jan 27, 2026

Brian Francis Lawlor, age 71, of Newburyport, MA, died January 27, 2026, at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington.

Born in Lynn, MA on September 8, 1954, he was the son of the late Maurice F. and Arline L. (Griffin) Felt and was a graduate of Newburyport High School Class of 1972.

He went on to further his education earning a Licensed Practical...

Frances M. Soucie

Frances M. Soucie

Jan 26, 2026

Frances M. (Price) Soucie, age 92, longtime resident of Amesbury, passed peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Albert P. Soucie, Jr., who passed on January 27, 2016.

Born in Amesbury, June 25, 1933, she was the only child of the late George and...

Paul V. Specht

Paul V. Specht

Jan 23, 2026

Paul V. Specht, age 83, of Hampton, NH, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Burns) Specht, and they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

Paul was born on October 17, 1942, in Lynn, MA, the son of the late William M. and Olive (Weddleton) Specht. He graduated from Saugus High...

Lori P. Jayne

Lori P. Jayne

Jan 21, 2026

Lori (Petrush) Jayne, age 61, of Merrimac, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of Matthew W. Jayne, who was her constant soulmate.

Born in Troy, New York on September 23,1964, she was the daughter of Edward and Barbara (Bocketti) Petrush. After graduating from High School, she earned a...

Roger R. Duford

Roger R. Duford

Jan 18, 2026

Roger came home from the Anna Jaques Hospital in a shoebox, 88 years ago on October 12,1937, which was the first Columbus Day holiday ever celebrated! As a child he spoke French fluently.

After graduating from Newburyport High School, he attended the University of New Hampshire. He was a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity. His paying job at the...

Deborah A. Trod

Deborah A. Trod

Jan 11, 2026

Deborah A. Trod, 68, of Newbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026.

Born on March 29, 1957, Deborah was a lifelong resident of Newbury. She was the beloved sister of Gloria and her partner James, and Glen and his wife Patricia, and a cherished aunt to her many nieces and nephews, as well as their families, all of whom...

Louis J. Andriotakis

Louis J. Andriotakis

Jan 9, 2026

Newburyport - Louis James Andriotakis, age 89, a life-long resident of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A dedicated pillar of the community, humble yet well respected owner of Daniel L. Lynch Pharmacy for over 60 years, Louis will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born at Anna...

Stephen D. Fyfe

Stephen D. Fyfe

Jan 7, 2026

Stephen Douglas Fyfe, age 73, of Haverhill, passed at Lahey Hospital, Burlington on Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 40 years of Linda M. Fyfe, his soul mate and best friend over all these years.

Born in Amesbury, MA on March 1, 1952, he was the son of the late John...

Ronald "Pete" Labrecque

Ronald "Pete" Labrecque

Jan 6, 2026

Ronald “Pete” Labrecque, 84 of Newburyport, MA and Greenville, ME passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was born on June 26, 1941, in Lawrence, MA, and was the son of the late Juliette E. (St. Cyr) Labrecque and Arthur J. Labrecque. He grew up in South Lawrence, one of 12 children, and...

Jennifer J. Wellman

Jennifer J. Wellman

Jan 5, 2026

Jennifer Hall Johnson Wellman, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at home.

She was born on November 22, 1947, in Amesbury, MA, to Leonard Ware Johnson and Helen Bailey Johnson.

Jennifer grew up in Amesbury with a deep love for her hometown and the Merrimack River that flows through it. She was especially proud to be a twin, sharing...

Carol A. George

Carol A. George

Dec 31, 2025

Carol Ann (Fowler) George, age 73, of Salisbury, MA, died December 31, 2025, at home. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Charles Arthur George, Jr. and her son Charles A. George, III.

Born in Newburyport, MA on April 21, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Fowler and the late Lillian (Cashman) Smith.

Carol is survived by her loving...

Joseph S. Sico

Joseph S. Sico

Dec 28, 2025

Joseph Stephen Sico, 80, of Kensington, N.H., formerly of East Cambridge and Amesbury, MA, passed away Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, at home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Sico was the devoted husband of Joanne (Quinn) Sico, with whom he shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

Mr. Sico was born in Boston, March 12, 1945, the youngest of nine children of the...

Carole A. Hall

Carole A. Hall

Dec 28, 2025

Carole Ann Hall, age 77, of Salisbury, MA, died suddenly at her home on Sunday evening, December 28, 2025. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, John R. Hall.

Born in Newburyport, MA on June 22, 1948, she was the daughter of the late John Charles Mulligan and the late Ruth (Gile) Mulligan and had worked at several Defense Companies.

She loved...

Larry W. Wheeler

Larry W. Wheeler

Dec 26, 2025

Larry Wayne Wheeler of Amesbury, MA, passed away on Friday, December 26th at Lahey Hospital Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 16,1949 to the late Raymond A. Wheeler and the late Yolande G. (Breton) Wheeler in Rochester, New Hampshire. Growing up in Billerica, MA, Larry went on to join...