The Eagle-Tribune

Carole J. Stankatis, age 76, of Canterbury passed away at the farm on July 23, 2022. She was born in Lawrence, MA on December, 13, 1945, the daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn (Casey) Locke. She graduated from Andover High School and went on to attend Mt. Ida College. Carole married and moved to Danville, NH. She ran a home daycare by day and stained leather at night so she could be home with her children when they were young. In 1986 Carole and family moved to Canterbury, NH. She worked for the town of Canterbury and then went on to work for the State of NH as a Child Support Enforcement Officer. Upon retiring she worked as a realtor in the Lakes Region and enjoyed tending to her...

Loving Mother, Grandmother, and Friend. Devoted loving wife to the late Tom Rainville. Predeceased by her sister, Kathy Zwicker, mother, Pearl Mooshian, and father, George Mooshian. Her family was her proudest and biggest accomplishment in life. She lit up a room when she walked in, was outgoing and always told it like it was. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughters, Karen Goulet of Derry, NH, Linda Michaud of Manchester, NH, and Susan Alicata of Derry, NH; her sons, George Michaud of Manchester, NH and Daniel Rainville of Auburn, NH; grandchildren, Stephanie Alicata, Brittany and Steven Goulet, Phillip Rainville, Zachary Moses, and Kevin Michaud. In lieu of...

Michael J. Simon, 83, of Salem, NH passed away on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022 at Carlyle Place in Bedford, NH after a period of declining health. He was born in Lawrence, MA on July 13th, 1938 to the late Peter and Sadie (Corey) Simon. He was raised in Salem, NH and graduated from Woodbury High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force. Michael was employed with Raytheon where he worked with coatings and parts assembly of critical components. He had also worked in construction for many years. He loved watching sports, especially watching Boston Teams. Michael owned thoroughbred racehorses and loved racing, sports and spending time with his family. His children and grandchildren meant the...

LACONIA ----- Raymond Nelson Baron, 86, of Shore Drive, died on Thursday, April 28, 2022, with his family by his side at Goldenview Healthcare Center, Meredith. Ray was born on August 27, 1935, in Lawrence, MA, the son of the late Frederick Baron and Rosa (Guillemette) Baron. Ray attended Central Catholic High School, in Lawrence, where he met his wife of 64 years. He graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked for Raytheon until 1979, when he opened Baron's Major Brands in Belmont, NH. Soon after, he opened a store in Concord, NH, which he operated until his retirement. Ray was a communicant of St. Andre Bessette Parish - Sacred Heart...

Daniel Magoon, 36, of Pittsfield, NH, died Friday, April 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his children, John, Haylee and Emily, his parents, Robert and Tracy Magoon and his siblings, Katie Rancourt and her husband Mark, Amy Vaillancourt and her husband Jean, Hope Veinotte and her husband Chris, Jacob Magoon and Caleb Magoon as well as his niece Lucy and nephew John. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 21st at 2:30pm in the Roan Family Funeral Home - Still Oaks Chapel, 1217 Suncook Valley Highway in Epsom, family and friends are invited to begin gathering at 2pm. All attending are welcome to bring a written memory or photograph to leave with...

Beverly C. Miller, 91 passed away peacefully at her home on 2/22/22. She was married for 48 years to the late Norman Miller. Beverly was born in Framingham, MA to Herbert and Esther Levenson. After marrying she moved to Lawrence in 1963 where she raised two (2) sons, Jeffrey and Larry. Beverly started working in 1970 at Greco Brothers clothing. She began as a keypunch operator and ended her career as credit manager. In 1984 Norman & Beverly retired and moved to Safety Harbor, Florida where she volunteered in her spare time at the Safety Harbor Public Library. Beverly enjoyed playing bridge, traveling and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her 2 sons and wives -...

Marilyn Jean (Blohm) Bokhan, 86, of Salem, NH died peacefully Saturday January 29, 2022, after a period of failing health. She was born on April 14, 1935, in Jamestown, NY, a daughter of the late Vincent and Cecil (Frost) Blohm. Marilyn was predeceased by her brother, Roger Blohm, who died in 2014. She met her husband, Victor, in Rochester, NY while she was working at the Kodak Corporation. Marilyn earned her bachelor's degree in History at the University of Connecticut. She played classical piano and enjoyed creating oil and acrylic paintings for most of her life. She was an active member of the Salem Jr. and Sr. Women's Clubs, where she also served as secretary, vice president and...

Luella S. Doucette, 72 of Sandown, NH and former longtime resident of Haverhill, Mass., passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 29, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer. She was born in Methuen, MA on July 20, 1949, daughter of the late Murray E. and Luella E. (Crepeau) Barton. Luella shared over 52 years of marriage with her late husband Ernest J. Doucette, II. Luella is survived by her two sons, Richard E. Doucette, his wife Noelle and their son Lukas of Sandown, NH and Ernest J. Doucette, III, his spouse Sheila and his children Kristi and Christopher of Hampstead, NH as well as her great grandchildren, Jaline, Justice and Kinsley. She enjoyed rides on her Harley Davidson...

Mrs. Elaine Rita (Clocher) Camarato, 90, of Colonial Beach, VA formerly of Haverhill, Massachusetts passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at her home. She was born Monday, October 5, 1931 in Haverhill, Massachusetts, daughter of Edward Clocher and Helen Gosselin Clocher. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband John W. Camarato, Jr., and her siblings, Phyllis Clocher Lange, and Raymond Clocher. Mrs. Camarato is survived by her children, Judith Camarato Curtis (David), Pamela Camarato Mascaro (Bob), John Camarato III (JoEllen); sister Marilyn Clocher Burns (Brian); grandchildren Jody Curtis Devers (Jimmy), Charles Brown (Heather), David Curtis, Johnny Camarato (Jen), Shawn...

James W. Patten, 71, of Merrimac, MA and Barefoot Bay, FL, passed away on December 31, 2021, from a glioblastoma. Jim grew up in Merrimac, MA and graduated from Pentucket Regional High School in 1968. He was drafted and enlisted in the Army in 1970. He was stationed in Asmara, Ethiopia before enrolling in journalism and public relations school at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. Following a brief stint at Fort Devens, MA, he was assigned to Tori Station in Sobi, Okinawa. During that time, he was editor of the base newspaper and worked on a community relations program. After six years in the Army, Jim retuned to Merrimac and worked at the Haverhill Gazette as a reporter and photographer...

Robert E. Belair (78) of Campton, NH passed away after battling Alzheimers disease and Leukemia. He was born and raised in Methuen, MA. The son of Edward A. Belair and Rose M. (McAvoy) Belair, he was an avid cyclist, runner, mountain climber and jazz music enthusiast. An accomplished musician for most of his life, he played in many bands across New England such as Brothers Kingdom, Shady Road, the Denny Day Trio, and Tin Pan Alley. He is survived by his sister, Linda (Belair) Mercier of Haverhill, MA and sadly missed by his 4 children, sons, Robert A. Belair and his wife Shelly of Newport News, VA and Marc E. Belair of Plaistow, NH, daughters Becky A. Peoples and her husband David of...

On October 26, 2021, Robert "Bobby" L. Cleary, loving father, son, and brother, of Burlington, MA passed away at the age of 38 unexpectedly. Bobby was born in Boston, MA on March 24, 1983, and lived most of his life in Andover, MA. He was a graduate of Andover High School. Bobby was known for his kind and compassionate spirit, infectious smile, and artistic abilities. He embraced his talent for music at a young age, playing in bands and recording CD's while in high school. He went on to further his education and passion for music at Berklee College. Bobby was currently a 4th year electrical apprentice with the Local 103 IBEW of Massachusetts. He is survived by his two children Khloe...

Mr. Leonard "Lenny" James Despensa, 78, died September 3, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic - Indian River Hospital in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born December 24, 1942 in New York, New York and lived in Sebastian, Florida since 2018, after moving there from Methuen, MA. Leonard was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and served as an M.P. during the conflict in the Congo in the sixties. He was the owner for many years of Aladdin's Lamp, lamp and gift stores in Lawrence and Haverhill, MA and was a member of the American Legion, Methuen post 122. Survivors include wife Phyllis A. Despensa of Sebastian, FL, and children Aaron Russo of Somersworth, NH, Andrew Russo of Exeter, NH, Mark Despensa of...

Patricia Ann Morse, 77, died peacefully listening to her favorite artist, Elvis, with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021, in St Petersburg, Fl. She was born in Lawrence, MA on June 3rd, 1944, and was the oldest child of Dennis and Gertrude O'Sullivan (Bernard). Her friends and family called her Patsy, and she was known for being "Sassy Patsy". She moved to St. Petersburg Fl in 1982 from Salem, NH. with her late husband Donald Morse. She loved to eat, shop and spend time with her family. She is survived by her three children, daughter Kimberly St. Jean/Hopkins (John) of Simi Valley, CA, sons Paul St. Jean of Tuscaloosa, AL and Jon-Eric St. Jean (Sharon) of St. Petersburg,...

Geraldine Eunice (Painter) Seavey, 90, of Nashua passed away on Friday July 2, 2021. She was born on December 4, 1930 in Los Angeles, CA daughter of the late Orville James Painter and Vivian Bernice (Anderson) Painter. She was the loving wife of the late Robert Edward Seavey Sr. for 52 years. They were married on August 16, 1953. Geraldine was a member of New Hope / Evangelical Free Church. She was a warm-hearted woman who loved children. She worked as an early childhood educator for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles, eating good food and fellowshipping with others, but most of all, spending time with her beloved family. Survivors include her 4...

Barry J. Silva, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021 in Salem, NH after a lengthy illness. He spent his final days in this life cared for by his loving family and friends. Barry was preceded in death by his wife of 36 years, Carol Ann (LaChance) Silva and is survived by his wife of 17 years, Constance (Womersley) Silva. Born in Danvers, Massachusetts on April 29, 1944, he was the only child of parents, James and Wilhelmina "Billie" (Nunes) Silva. Barry graduated from Bishop Fenwick of Peabody, Massachusetts in 1963, and after high school he enlisted in the US Navy and trained as a naval Marine corpsman on active duty from 1966 to 1967. After his...

LOWELL- Francis (Frank) Gitschier, age 49 of Lowell and Keene, NH, passed away June 4, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1971 in Lowell to the late Patricia Saunders and Francis Marcotte. Frank cared for everyone and everything with a huge heart and best intentions. He was an avid Bruins fan, loved his music, reading and was a great writer. He was predeceased by a brother Ronald Gitschier and is survived by his son and best friend Mark Upshaw, sisters Carol Croswell, Catherine Gitschier, and brothers Kevin Gitschier, Mark Gitschier, Dennis Marcotte, David Marcotte, Darrin Marcotte and as well as many cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. A private graveside service will be held in...

Robert A. Zdrada passed away this week at 70 years old. He was born in Newark, NJ August 20, 1950 and died quietly in Atkinson, NH June 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Bob resided in Atkinson, NH for 42 years. Robert was the only son of the late Alphonse and Genevieve ( Filipek) Zdrada. He attended Parsippany High School and graduated from Virginia Tech. He spent many years as an account executive in the technology and telecommunication industries. Bob survived cancer for over 13 years, but suffered multiple health issues following his treatments. The happiest years of Bob's life were spent as a major contributor to the Timberlane Regional High School booster organizations,...

Daniel Austin Ephraim Treitel, 36, of Windham, New Hampshire died unexpectedly on Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was born on September 1, 1984 in Nashua, New Hampshire, a son of Robert J. and Chong-Cha (Kang) Treitel. Daniel was a graduate of Pike School in Andover, MA, attendee of Lawrenceville Academy in Lawrenceville, NJ, and graduate of Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA. He then obtained his Bachelors of Business Administration Degree from Southern NH University in Manchester, NH. Daniel was most recently one of the top new vacuum sales representatives for Kirby Vacuum, winning several awards for his accelerated performance. Previously, he was the founder and owner of six...

Michael A. Torla, 79, died on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Nevins Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Methuen, MA. He was born on September 29, 1941 in Lawrence, MA, son of the late Michael V. and Helen (Zube) Torla. He was the husband of Katherine (Taylor) Torla whom he married at St. Joseph's Church in Salem, NH on August 10, 1963. Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic High School in Lawrence, MA. After High School he attended Merrimack College in No. Andover, MA and earned his Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering from Northeastern University. Utilizing his degree, Michael was employed as an electrical engineer throughout the years by Sylvania, Texas Instruments, Raytheon, and...

ROCKY MOUNT - James "Jim" Edward Callahan, Jr. age 96, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Born in Essex County, MA on October 28, 1924, he was the son of the late James Edward Callahan, Sr. and Agnes Murphy Callahan. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Ringland Callahan; his grandson, Liam Samuel Callahan; and his brother, John Francis Callahan. Jim married the love of his life, Mary Frances on April 23, 1949 and had four beautiful children. He graduated from St. Johns Preparatory School in Danvers, MA. Jim graduated with the class of 1948 from the US Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. Upon his graduation, he spent eight years on sea duty including a hitch in the...