The Haverhill Gazette

Lyn Courtois, 63 of Rochester, NH passed away Feb 22, 2022, at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Born Dec. 8, 1958 to Leon and Mavis Courtois in Columbus, OH. Raised in Groveland, MA, a 1976 graduate of PRHS, West Newbury, MA, she attended Westfield State and Boston college for Music. Survived by her siblings, Janice(Pascal) Taormina of Hudson, NH, Melody (Paul) Campbell of Rochester, NH, Charles (Eileen)Courtois of Pittsfield, NH, Diane(Chuck) Kizirian of Northwood, NH. As well as 6 nieces, 7 nephews, and 11 grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and a niece, Victoria G. Taormina. Before returning to New Hampshire Lyn lived in North Port, FL for twenty years. A...

Michael H. Reidl, 57, of Deerfield died at his home on February 22, 2022, after a period of failing health. Michael was born in Lawrence, MA on January 23, 1965, the son of Adolf Reidl and Ingeborg Reidl. Michael served his country during the Gulf War in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1992. He lived in Deerfield for many years. Michael is survived by his sisters, Sonia Rogers of Manchester, and Evelyn Reidl of Seabrook. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at J. N. Boufford & Sons Funeral Home, 110 Bridge Street, Manchester, NH. In lieu for flowers memorial contributions may be made in Michael's name to Veterans Affairs,...

LONDONDERRY, NH On January 30, 2022, Kenneth (Ken) Albert Hamel passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus surrounded by his loved ones at MGH in Boston, MA. His friends and family jokingly called him "miracle man" after courageously battling interstitial lung disease and becoming a successful double lung transplant recipient in 2017. Ken was born to the late Shirley and Philip Hamel on June 6, 1947, in Haverhill, MA. He was the oldest of 4 children. He spent family time with many aunts, uncles, and cousins growing up. At age 14 he developed an early interest in the printing industry, which eventually led him to the Haverhill Trade School. After graduating, he built a successful career...

CHESHIRE-Shirley Jane (Newcomb) Phillips, 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Cheshire, Connecticut on Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was the wife of the late Milton A. Phillips. Mrs. Phillips was born on August 10, 1926, in Haverhill, MA., daughter of the late Roland K. and Mary Livona (Woodbury) Newcomb. She attended Albion College and graduated from Boston University with a major in Communications, taking her first job as Program Director at the Pawtucket YWCA, during which time she met her future husband Milton while playing tennis. Having moved to Houston, Texas, Stamford, Connecticut, Port Chester, New York and Tulsa, Oklahoma with her husband, she was an active member of her...

Vasilios "Billy" Lazos, aka the Greek aka the Pizza Man, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Concord Hospital, in Concord, NH. Born in Grevena, Greece on November 25, 1958, the son of Dimitrios and Erofili (Chrisohou) Lazos. Vasilios graduated from Aero technical Institute in 1979, in Thessaloniki, Greece. He then served in the Greek Air Force from 1979 until 1981. He immigrated to Haverhill, MA in 1983 with the help of his close uncle, Nicholas Lazos. He made his way up to Loudon, NH in '87 where he met "the most beautiful woman he had ever seen" his future wife, Sandra. His passion for pizza and love drove him to be a driven and helpful man to...

BELMONT ---- Robert 'Doc' Scanlon, 79, passed away at his home on Friday, October 1, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 11, 1942, in Wakefield, MA, the son of the late Richard and Mary (Murphy) Scanlon. Robert was a loving son and brother and an amazing husband and father. He was a graduate of Boston University. His love for children led him to a teaching career in Haverhill, MA, for many years. During his teaching career he also coached baseball and became the trainer for all high school sports. For many summers, he was the director of Camp 40 Acres for special needs children, in Wilmington, MA. He loved baseball and spending time with family. He also owned...

Linda Susan Mason, with her husband of 21 years at her side, passed on June 15, 2021 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home in Goffstown, New Hampshire. Linda was born on June 26, 1947, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to William and Elizabeth (Tuttle) Case. She warmly remembered her childhood, spent in Newton, New Hampshire, attending local schools and graduating from Haverhill High School in 1964. While raising her children, she built a career as a pre-school teacher beginning at Bunnies and Blocks in Madbury, New Hampshire and then Bean Sprouts in Hampton, New Hampshire. Later, she worked at Robin's Child's Place in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire, where she was particularly well respected....

Shutesbury - Geraldine L. "Gerri" (Pariseau) Strangman 72, of Shutesbury Ma., passed away peacefully Friday evening, March 19, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Gerri was born February 8, 1949 in Beverly Ma., daughter of the late Alfred F. Pariseau and Emily K. (Moser) Pariseau of Sandown, N.H. Gerri graduated from Pentucket Regional High School in the class of 1967. She graduated with her LPN in 1989 from the Cooley Dickinson Hospital Nursing Program. Gerri retired from The Center for Extended Care in Amherst, Ma after 30 years of service on the Dharma Unit. She also worked at The Family Garden in North Hadley Ma. Previous to moving to Amherst, Gerri worked at the Hale...

BELMONT---- John Francis 'Bumpy' Cashman Jr., 80, of Deanna Drive, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at Lakes Region General Hospital. Bumpy was born on February 11, 1940, in Haverhill, MA, the son of John F. Cashman and Charlotte (Leroy) Pare. Bumpy was a force of nature. When he entered a room, he lit up the space and made his presence known. His grandsons were a huge source of love, laughter and happiness for him. There was nothing more important to him than family and always supporting each other. Bumpy is survived by his son, John F. Cashman III of Belmont, his daughters Jennifer Cashman and her fianc? Warren Lewis of Belmont, and Andrea Hinshaw and son-in-law Shane Hinshaw...

Amesbury, MA - Fumiko "Tina" Spencer Blaikie, 83 of Amesbury passed away Monday January 4, 2021 at her home. She was born in Fukuoka, Japan October 27, 1937 the daughter of Chyogolo and Mitulu (Semezu) Ogami. She was a hairdresser at European Touch Beauty Salon in Haverhill, MA for over 50 years, retiring only a few years ago. Members of her family include her son George Spencer and his fianc?e Billie of Amesbury; two grandchildren, Vincent and Jillian Spencer; her sister Masuko Okuda of Keyto, Japan; her brother Hidekatsu Agami of Fukuoka City, Japan; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her first husband George Spencer, her second husband Lewis Blaikie and her...

Barbara Bartlett Butler, 87, of Barnard, VT passed away January 1, 2021. Barbara was born December 4, 1933, the first child of Mildred Towle and Gernald Theo Bartlett, of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Barbara and her sister, Betty Jean, grew up in Haverhill, where her father ran an oil delivery business, surrounded by his hunting dogs and ponies which he raced in the county fairs. Barbara learned to play the piano at an early age and playing the piano was important part of her life and a source of great joy and fulfillment. Barbara attended Haverhill High School and subsequently the Forsyth School for Dental Hygienists in Boston, where she earned a degree as a Registered Dental Hygienist. ...

Judith A. Patuto, 78, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, at the Coos County Nursing Hospital in West Stewartstown after a long period of declining health. She was born in Lynn, Mass., on Dec. 5, 1941, a daughter to the late George and Laura (Matheson) Cunningham. Judy's career was as a caring registered nurse, working for many years at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill, Mass. In retirement, she and her husband moved to the north country of New Hampshire where they enjoyed more than twenty years. She loved animals, especially dogs. She was a beautiful and kind person, a devoted wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, and nurse to so many over the years. No one could ever...

Richard M. Doherty, Age 86 passed away at his home, 6085 Andros Way, Naples, FL 34119 on May 7, 2020 following a long illness. He is survived by Eda (nee Turbini), his loving wife of 55 years, his sister Mary Elizabeth Gardella of Haverhill, MA, and his 6 nieces and nephews. Dick was born in Haverhill, MA in 1933. He served in the U.S. Army in Germany and attended Northeastern University to become an electrical engineer which led to a long career with GTE and Raytheon Corp. He retired in 1995 to enjoy spending time at their NH Lake house and Florida. The Dohertys lived in Chelmsford, MA then moved to Groton, MA in 1984, and to Naples, FL in 2015. One of his proudest achievements was the...

FOWLER - Andrew "Andy" L. Porter, age 12, of Fowler, NY passed away on January 14, 2020 at home. There will be a memorial service held at French Funeral Home in Gouverneur on Sunday, February 9, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Clare. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Carolyn P. (Cook) Hazel, 85, formerly of Haverhill, died at home in Charlemont, MA on Sunday, December 1, 2019. She leaves behind her husband Maurice, son Edward both of Charlemont, daughters Teena of Virginia and Susan of Camden, NJ. Services will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. To send a condolence to Carolyn's family the address is 8 Mountain Rd., Charlemont, MA 01339 Smith-Kelleher Funeral Home in Shelburne Falls is assisting the family.

Bradley J. Young, 63, of Naples, Florida, peacefully passed away from cancer, surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, June 29th 2019. Brad was born on an Air Force Base in France. He was the eldest of five boys, who grew up in New Hampshire. Brad attended Timberlane High School then went on to the University of New Hampshire. Brad was proud to be from New England but didn't hesitate to leave the cold weather and moved to Florida in 1977. Shortly after this move, he met his love, Patti. They were soon married and had 41 beautiful years together. With Brad's bright smile, charming ways, and commitment to being the best, he began a career in food and beverage management . To further his career...