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Beverly A. Gagnon, 90, of Salem, NH passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec 7th, 2024. She was the wife of the late Rodolph "Rudy" Gagnon, with whom she shared 55 loving years of marriage until his passing. Born in Cumberland, Maine, on January 11, 1934, she was a daughter of the late Arthur N. and Florence (Marston) Blanchard of Broadmoor Farm in Cumberland Center. It was on the farm; she discovered her love of nature. Beverly was the valedictorian of her graduating class of Greeley Institute. Her life was devoted to her family, settling down on Highland Lake in Windham, ME to raise four children on a small family-built farm, to allow their children to gain responsibility and a respect...

Raymond Hammer, Jr., 92, of Fremont, NH passed away on Tuesday, October 8th at Community Hospice House, Merrimack, NH. He grew up in Lawrence, MA the son of the late Alice and Raymond Hammer. Ray graduated from Lawrence High School and attended Lowell Technological Institute. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during the Korean War. Ray was a draftsman with Textron for 32 years. Ray was a member of the Danville Baptist Church, a member of the Merrimack Valley Scottish Rite, the Lawrence United Lodge, a member and Past Master of the Grecian Lodge, a member of the Merrimack Valley Daylight Lodge and a member and Past President of the Merrimack Valley High 12. Ray will be deeply...

Sr. Janice Turner, a Sister of Mercy for 66 years, died peacefully at the Warde Senior Living on May 10, 2024. A native of Rockport and Gloucester, Massachusetts, Sr. Was the daughter of Roy and Delia (Lattof) Turner, and sister to Roy Turner, Rita Mason, Delaine Fitzgerald, and Mary E. Turner, all deceased. Sr. Janice was a grammar school teacher for several years, yet spent many more years teaching high school math at Trinity High in Manchester and Bishop Brady in Concord. Sr. Janice changed ministries to care for the aged, both the Sisters of Mercy, and others throughout the United States. She graduated from Mount Saint Mary College, then in Hooksett, NH, and went on to graduate from...

Jacob A. "Jake" Donigian, son of Anthony and Mary (Jacobs), 84, of Fremont, NH passed away on Monday, February 26th at Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Jake was born on the Donigian Farm in Salem, NH, he graduated from Woodbury High School and the Thompson School of Agriculture at UNH. Jake was a man of many talents. He was a Master Electrician, a Master plumber and a land developer. His greatest love, besides his family, was farming and riding on his tractors which gave him great joy. Jake raised beef cows and grew vegetables at his farm (Hereford Hills) in Fremont, NH. He was also a member of the Spicket Masonic Lodge #85 in Salem, NH. Jake will be deeply missed by his...

George L. Miller, 97 of Salem, NH formerly of South Weymouth, MA and Brookline, MA passed away on November 23, 2023 at the Crestwood Center, Milford, NH. Born in south Boston, MA to John and Alice (Lundquist) Miller. George served in the US Coast Guard during WWII aboard USS Vance DE 387 whose notable service included capturing a German U Boat U-873. George worked for Boston Edison for 32 years as an Auto Mechanic and later in Electrical Maintenance. During his later career and into retirement he and his wife Chickie entertained as clown and hobo, Santa and other characters to the delight of special needs children throughout MA and NH. George was also an accomplished magician and balloon...

George L. Miller, 97 of Salem, NH formerly of South Weymouth, MA and Brookline, MA passed away on November 23, 2023 at the Crestwood Center, Milford, NH. Born in south Boston, MA to John and Alice (Lundquist) Miller. George served in the US Coast Guard during WWII aboard USS Vance DE 387 whose notable service included capturing a German U Boat U-873. George worked for Boston Edison for 32 years as an Auto Mechanic and later in Electrical Maintenance. During his later career and through a good portion of his retirement he and his wife Chickie portrayed clown and hobo identities as well as Santa and other characters much to the delight of special needs children throughout MA and NH. George...

Cheryl L. "Cheri" (Jenkins) Dudley, 78, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 28th at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA. She was born in Washington, DC and grew up on many different military bases around the world. Cheri was the daughter of the late Alberta (Nielsen) and David Jenkins. She lived in Maine for 50 years before settling in Salem for the last 9 years. Cheri was dedicated to the service of others. She worked as a nurse and a respiratory therapist at Maine Medical Center and she was proud of her degrees as an RN, BSN, RT. She enjoyed baking, making jam, and sewing, but most of all being with her family. Cheri is survived by her beloved children, Trish (Bob) Ackermann, Robert...

Russell "Russ" F. Ingram, 98, of Salem, NH passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA. He was born in Methuen, MA the son of the late Alice (Graichen) and Harold Ingram. Russ was raised in Salem, NH. Russ always pushed himself; during his formative years, he had a newspaper delivery route, raised hundreds of chickens and labored on Turner's Dairy Farm. He graduated from Woodbury High School in 1942. In 1943, he enlisted in the US Amy Air Corps receiving Aviation Cadet Pilot training in Michigan. Upon being honorably discharged from the USAAC in 1945, he enrolled at the University of New Hampshire. After graduating from UNH, he married his high school...

Patricia Sowle, 64, of Salem, NH passed away August 27, 2023. She was born in Stoneham, MA to Carolyn (Cryan) and George Frederick Sowle. She is survived by her loving family: daughter Sara Gorrasi and husband Jay, daughter Amy Nowosielski, daughter Laura Correia and husband Ryan, and son Michael Nowosielski. Patty was the beloved "Blah Blah" to five grandchildren: Valentina and JayJ Gorrasi and Scarlett, Gage, and Michael Bean. She leaves behind many other family members and friends. Patty is predeceased by her husband, Robert J. Nowosielski. Patty was raised in Stoneham and graduated Stoneham High in 1977. She was a caregiver by nature and this was obvious in all aspects of her life. She...

Christine Jefferson, 69, of Salem, NH, left us suddenly on June 22nd due to complications arising from her fight with cancer. In the middle of 8 brothers and sisters, she is survived by Ronald LeBlanc, Monique Peters, Louise LeBlanc, Vincent LeBlanc, George LeBlanc, Andrew LeBlanc, and David LeBlanc and their loving families. She also leaves behind a daughter, Michelle Jefferson, a son, Michael Jefferson, and three grandchildren, Carter, Grant & Annika, as well as numerous friends and extended family she loved deeply and generously. She was predeceased by her eldest brother, Stanley Holcomb. A celebration of life has been scheduled for Saturday, August 12th at the 3 Seasons Restaurant...

Fabiola (Sirois) Morin, 95, of Pelham, NH passed away on March 23rd at St. Teresa's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Manchester, NH. She was born and educated in Canada and was the daughter of the late Arz?lie (Mercier) and Moise Sirois. She was a devoted wife and mother and a fervent Catholic. Fabiola was a member of a French rosary and Gospel sharing group for over 30 years, and she loved reading and reflecting on the Gospel. Fabiola also loved spending time and have conversations with her family. Her favorite hobbies were reading, listening to music (religious & country), sewing and knitting/crocheting. Fabiola will be deeply missed by her beloved family. She is...

Dennis Keith Sears, 71, of Salem, NH passed away on Friday, February 17 while on vacation in New Port Richey, Florida following a long term illness. He was born in Nashua, NH on November 18, 1951 to the late Geralda (Paradis) and Stephen Sears. Dennis was a proud 1969 graduate of Milford High School and earned an MBA from Plymouth State University in 1976. He was married to MaryLou Melanson Sears for 42 wonderful years. Dennis spent his entire 35 year career working for Coca-Cola USA. He loved golf, the beach, history, and entertaining family and friends with his amazing cooking. His favorite activities involved spending time with family, especially his three grandchildren. He will be...

Raymond A. DiNicola, 69, a resident of Salem, NH and formerly of Pittsfield, MA passed away on Monday, August 15th at Holy Family Hospital. He was born and educated in Pittsfield, MA, the son of the late Lucia (DiMaleo) and Vito DiNicola. Raymond graduated from St. Joseph's High School and Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA. He was program director for Berkshire County Arc for many years. Raymond was a volunteer for several organizations, including the Pittsfield Auxiliary Police Unit. He was an active member and Eucharistic minister of Mt. Carmel Church where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. After Mt. Carmel closed, he joined St. Charles Catholic Church in Pittsfield....

Celeste L. Corey, 82, of Salem, NH passed away at her home on Sunday, July 31st surrounded by her loving family. She was born and educated in Methuen, MA and she graduated from Tenney High School. Celeste was a realtor with Berge's Real Estate in Salem for many years. During her career, she won many awards. She enjoyed shopping, going for walks, going out to eat and trips to Foxwoods. Celeste loved going to the beach. She will be deeply missed by her 6 children, Kathy Corey Fox and husband Warren of Pelham, NH, William Corey, Jr. of Salem, NH, Patricia Corey, Patrick Corey and wife Jeanine of Manchester, NH, Jennifer O'Clare of Manchester, NH and Kerri Kelley and husband Dave of Derry, NH;...

On Monday, July 18th, Elizabeth Cameron, 78, of Danville, NH, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Four days earlier while picking pears in her garden, she suffered a catastrophic brain aneurysm. Her family would like to thank Exeter hospital for the kindness she received in her final days. Elizabeth was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in 1944 to Joseph and Elizabeth Cassidy, later moving to Manchester, NH. She was one of the first non-nursing school female students accepted to St. Anselm College, where she earned her degree in 1967. She married jazz saxophonist James Cameron in 1968 and they raised three children. After graduation, Elizabeth was hired as an art teacher at Salem High...

Sheldon R. Porter, 82, of Atkinson, NH passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 in the Catholic Medical Center, Manchester, NH. He was born in Chelsea, MA, a son of the late Hyman and Clara (Baron) Porter. Mr. Porter grew up in Roxbury, MA, Dorchester, MA and Mattapan, MA. He graduated from Roxbury High School and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree from Northeastern and his Master's Degree from Southern NH University. Mr. Porter was a consultant for his business, Sheldon Porter & Associates, Inc. He proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army and had played on an Army baseball team. Mr. Porter was a member of the Hampstead Lions Club; he enjoyed playing football,...

Richard E. Willis, 80, of Salem, NH died at home in his sleep on Sunday, January 16, 2022. He grew up in Claremont, NH and was the oldest son of Eugene and Lucia Briggs Willis. His childhood was filled with neighborhood mischief, chemistry experiments gone awry, pony riding and escapades in the woods. Richard loved being a camp counselor, taking kids on cross-country trips, and playing the drums. He was in the marching band at Stevens High School in Claremont, NH, which performed in Dwight D. Eisenhower's second presidential inauguration parade. At UNH, he was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity and graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. While at UNH, he began drumming...

Janet Ruth (Crowell) Thompson, age 79, a life-long resident of Reading, MA, peacefully passed away on November 19, 2021. Daughter of William Crowell and Dorothy (Bennett) Crowell, she was the loving mother of her son; Douglas and her two grandchildren; Evan and Preston. Janet is also survived by her sister; Jean Tormey and her brother; Richard Crowell, and life partner; Marc Tumas, along with nieces, nephews and close friends who will miss her dearly. She was active in the Church Circle as a longtime member of the First Congregational Church in Reading. A very kind and graceful lady, Janet devoted much of her later life in assisting and taking care of elderly people at their homes or in...

Peter A. DiCiero - loving husband, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who enjoyed a decades-long career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21 at his home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was 55. Born in Lowell, Mass., on April 18, 1966 and raised in neighboring Chelmsford, Pete was a 1984 Chelmsford High School graduate and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1996 from UMass Lowell. Having first worked as a long-haul trucker and later in security, he joined the USDA in 1990s as a member of the federal agency's Agricultural Marketing Service. As a market reporter for the USDA's Specialty...

Peter A. DiCiero - loving husband, son, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, who enjoyed a decades-long career with the U.S. Department of Agriculture - passed away on Thursday, Oct. 21 at his home surrounded by his family after a period of declining health. He was 55. Born in Lowell, Mass., on April 18, 1966 and raised in neighboring Chelmsford, Pete was a 1984 Chelmsford High School graduate and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in criminal justice in 1996 from UMass Lowell. Having first worked as a long-haul trucker and later in security, he joined the USDA in 1990s as a member of the federal agency's Agricultural Marketing Service. As a market reporter for the USDA's Specialty...

John "Jackie" F. Hurley, 70, of Salem, NH passed away on August 5, 2021 at his home. He was born in Chelsea, MA, a son of the late Joseph J. and Ethel R. (Sanborn) Hurley. Jackie grew up in Somerville, MA. He joined the Marines and served as an MP and was a sharpshooter. He worked as a postal worker for the Post Office in Boston, MA. Jackie loved animals, playing pool and water skiing. He is survived by his companion; Patricia Feole of Salem, his daughter; Kristin Hurley DePesa and husband Daniel of Saugus, MA, two grandchildren; Riley and Jaxon, his siblings; Paul J. Hurley and wife Nancy of Reading, MA, Nancy McDevitt and husband John of Wakefield, MA, Joan Hurley of Malden, MA and...