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Mary M. Lavanga

Mary M. Lavanga

Apr 4, 2022

Atkinson, NH: Mary M. Lavanga, 99, a former longtime resident of Conley's Grove in Atkinson, died peacefully on April 4, 2022 at Colonial Poplin Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Fremont.

Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, she was the daughter of the late Murray and Jenny (Miller) Fiander. She moved to the United States with her family as...

Virginia M. Bliss

Virginia M. Bliss

Apr 4, 2022

Beverly, MA: Virginia M.  (Johanson) Bliss, 91, a resident of Hampstead for the past five years, and formerly of Beverly, Massachusetts, died April 4, 2022 at her home.

Raised and educated in Lynn, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Corine (Rydberg) Johanson, and graduated from Lynn English High School. Mrs. Bliss was employed...

John J. Fitzgerald, Jr.

John J. Fitzgerald, Jr.

Apr 4, 2022

Kingsland, Georgia: John J. Fitzgerald, Jr. 79, a former resident of Atkinson, NH and Haverhill, MA, died April 4, 2022 in Brunswick, Georgia.

Born and raised in Haverhill, he was the son of the late John J. and Lorraine (Jerymn) Fitzgerald. John attended Haverhill schools, Lawrence Central Catholic High School, Haverhill High School and Wentworth Institute in...

Sylvia E. Markell

Sylvia E. Markell

Mar 31, 2022

Atkinson, NH: Sylvia E. (White) Markell, 85, a resident of Atkinson since 1946, died peacefully on March 31, 2022 in Methuen, with family by her side.

Born in Boston and raised and educated primarily in Atkinson, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Georgia (Gorton) White. She graduated from Haverhill High School with the Class...

Joanne Murphy

Joanne Murphy

Mar 27, 2022

Margaret Joanne Murphy, age 84, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on March 27, 2022 at Hart Heritage Estates, Maryland. Born in Pittston, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (McHale) Lynch and wife of the late Thomas Brendan Murphy. She was a former member of All Saints Catholic Church, Haverhill, Massachusetts and of Cedardale...

Alan J. Conte

Alan J. Conte

Mar 26, 2022

Merrimac: Alan J. Conte, 79, a resident of Merrimac for the past twenty-seven years, died Saturday, March 26, 2022 at Merrimack Valley Hospital in Haverhill.

Born, raised and educated in Haverhill, son of the late Hugo and Corinne (Robidoux) Conte, he was a member of the Haverhill Trade School Class of 1961. Mr. Conte was employed for...

Susan M. Doherty

Susan M. Doherty

Mar 24, 2022

Danville, NH:  Susan M. (Nelson) Doherty, RN, of Danville, NH and formerly of South Boston, died on March 24, 2022.

Born in Braintree, MA, Susan was the daughter of the late Ernest and Annette (Beaudoin) Nelson.  Raised and educated in Braintree, she attended Braintree High School, graduating with the Class of 1974, and also attended Quincy Junior...

Gerald C. "Gerry" Dube, Jr.

Gerald C. "Gerry" Dube, Jr.

Mar 24, 2022

Danville, NH: Gerald C. "Gerry" Dube, Jr., 58 a resident of Danville since 2014, died March 24, 2022, at Exeter Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born October 28, 1963 in Nashua, NH, son of the late Gerald and Janet (Mercier) Dube, he was educated in the Nashua school system. He was a resident of the...

Marcel A. "Mac" Plante

Marcel A. "Mac" Plante

Mar 23, 2022

Salem, NH: Marcel A. "Mac" Plante, 94, of Salem and a former resident of Plaistow and New London, died March 23, at Salem Woods.

Born, raised and educated in Manchester, NH, son of the late Aime and Eva (Gelinas) Plante, he attended Saint Anthony's Grammar School and High School. A veteran of World War Two, he enlisted...

Dawn M. Burke

Dawn M. Burke

Mar 23, 2022

Salem, NH:  Dawn M. (Smith) Burke, 74, died March 23, 2022 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA.

Born and raised in Haverhill, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Charles H. and Donna (Mosher) Smith, she attended local schools and Haverhill High School. She was employed at the Salvation Army, and later in life, at the Crystal Cathedral...

Corinne H. Holt

Corinne H. Holt

Mar 22, 2022

Plaistow, NH: Corinne H. (Donnelly) Holt, 93, a resident of Plaistow for the past eight years, and a former longtime resident of Lowell, died peacefully on March 22, 2022 at her home, and surrounded by her family.

Born, raised and educated in Lowell, daughter of the late Arthur and Signe (Wahlgren) Donnelly, she attended local school and...

Richard "Rick" Pipitone

Richard "Rick" Pipitone

Mar 20, 2022

Derry, NH:  Richard "Rick" Pipitone, 61, longtime resident of Derry, passed away after a strong-willed battle with cancer at High Pointe House in Haverhill, MA.

Born October 19, 1960 in Cambridge, MA, he was raised in Atkinson, NH. A graduate of Timberlane High School in 1979, he went on to begin his career in manufacturing. He proudly...

Edith M. Doucette

Edith M. Doucette

Mar 20, 2022

Haverhill: Edith Marie Doucette, affectionately known as Miss Edie, 96, a native and lifelong resident of Bradford, Massachusetts, passed away in the early hours of Sunday, March 20, 2022, at High Pointe Hospice House, following declining health.

On September 20, 1925, she was born the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Terroux) Doucette; she...

Sandy J. "Baz" Basiliere

Sandy J. "Baz" Basiliere

Mar 20, 2022

Sandy J. "Baz" Basiliere, 66, a resident of Haverhill for most of his life , died peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 20, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, son of the late Leon Basiliere, Jr. and Thelma (Roop) Basiliere, he moved with his family to Haverhill where he was raised and...

Shirley T. Dill

Shirley T. Dill

Mar 20, 2022

Freedom, NH: Shirley T. (Fontaine) Dill, 91, of Freedom and a former resident of Haverhill, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born, raised and educated in Haverhill, daughter of the late Mozart and Cecile (Cartier) Fontaine, she attended Saint Joseph School and was a member of the...

Derek Adam Smith

Derek Adam Smith

Mar 19, 2022

Methuen, MA: Derek Adam Smith 30, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Born March 23,1991 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, son to Steve and Darlene (Baker) Smith. He earned his diploma from Shriver Job Corp and began his career in manufacturing. Derek was mechanically inclined and enjoyed his work. He had a knack for being able to put...

Margaret A. Alosi

Margaret A. Alosi

Mar 19, 2022

Margaret (Peggy) Ann Alosi, age 83, a resident of Atkinson, passed away at New Haven Assisted Living in Wylie, Texas on March 19, 2022 after a short illness. She was a member of Saint Anne Parish, Hampstead, NH. Peggy was born on July 13, 1938 in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Peter and Margaret Fazio. She was raised...

Donald Edward Streeter

Donald Edward Streeter

Mar 19, 2022

Hampstead, NH: Donald Edward Streeter 80, went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital with his loving family by his side.

Born February 16, 1942 in Washington, D.C., son to the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Bagg) Streeter. Raised and educated in Silver Spring, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor's in Science at...

Mark E. Duval

Mark E. Duval

Mar 19, 2022

Haverhill, Ma: Mark E. Duval 53, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Mass General Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 28, 1969, he was raised and educated in Haverhill and earned his Bachelor's in Science from UMASS Lowell. He began his research career in HIV and was published for his work. He was...

Christine Therese Swinerton

Christine Therese Swinerton

Mar 17, 2022

Danville, NH: Christine "Chrissy" Therese Swinerton 57, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Brigham and Women's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 5, 1964 in Boston, Massachusetts daughter to Robert and F. Anne (Whitney) Madej. She was a graduate of Timberlane High School and later went on to work as...

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