Campbell Funeral Home in Gloucester, MA

Salvatore P. "Torry" Favazza

September 25, 1949 - July 11, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Salvatore P. "Torry" Favazza, 69, of Gloucester passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday afternoon, July 11, 2019 at the Den-Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Rockport. Born in Gloucester on September 25, 1949, he was the beloved son of Joseph J. and Grace (Aiello) Favazza of Gloucester. He was raised and educated in Gloucester, graduating from St. Ann Parochial...
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Lois A. Dench

October 24, 1929 - July 11, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Lois A. (Ingersoll) Dench, 89, of Gloucester, passed away after a long illness on Thursday morning, July 11, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Dench Sr. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Evelyn L. (Goodwin) Ingersoll. Lois was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of...
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Phyllis M. Camille

July 28, 1933 - July 8, 2019

Gloucester - Phyllis M. (Militello) Camille, age 85, died July 8, 2019, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Richard J. Camille Jr. A lifelong resident of Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Mary (Frontiero) Militello. She was a graduate of Gloucester High School class of 1953. She also graduated from Marshfield Beauty Academy. ...
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Kenneth W. Hendy

July 10, 1923 - July 2, 2019

ROCKPORT – Kenneth W. Hendy, 95, of Rockport, passed away Tuesday morning, July 2, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. He was the beloved husband of the late Ruth M. (Davis) Hendy. Born in Gloucester, son of the late Frederick C. and Alice Jane M. (Waters) Hendy. Kenneth was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1941 and...
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Nancy K. Rossi

November 20, 1938 - June 30, 2019

Rockport - Nancy Fears (Knowles) Rossi, aged 80, passed away on June 30, at Kaplan Family Hospice House, the result of complications from Antitrypsin Deficiency (Alpha-1). Born in Gloucester, on Nov. 20, 1938, Nancy was the daughter of the late Harriet F. (Merchant) and Sheldon O. Knowles, Sr. She resided in Gloucester and later, Rockport, following her marriage to Henry Rossi in 1974. She...
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Carole J. Sears

July 25, 1936 - June 29, 2019

Gloucester - Carole Sears (Sutherland), of Gloucester, died peacefully at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 29, 2019, with her loving daughter and caretaker, Kathy, at her side. Carole was born to (the late) Alphonse Joseph Sutherland and (the late) Mildred Adeline (Perry) Sutherland on July 25, 1936, in Gloucester, Massachusetts. She attended Gloucester High School, lived...
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Hilary M. Oliver

January 14, 1951 - June 26, 2019

Gloucester - Hilary M. Oliver, 68, a life-long resident of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital. Born in Gloucester on January 14, 1951, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Howlett) Oliver. She was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1969 and attended college locally. Miss Oliver had been employed as an...
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Pauline E. Pimental

November 30, 1940 - June 22, 2019

Pauline E. (Olsen) Pimental, age 78, wife of the late Arthur E. Pimental. Born in Gloucester on November 30, 2019 to the late John G. and Mildred (Nelson) Olsen. Mrs. Pimental attended Gloucester schools and was a graduate of Gloucester High School, Class of 1958. She worked at US Trust formerly Gloucester National Bank of Gloucester for thirsty years. She also worked at Addison Gilbert...
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Marilyn T. Pallazola

February 28, 1932 - June 22, 2019

Marilyn Teresa Pallazola, born in Gloucester, MA on February 28, 1932, daughter of Daniel Augustus Graves and Lois Isabelle (Clancy) Graves, passed away peacefully in her home on 26 Chapel Street in Gloucester, MA on June 22, 2019, with her loving family and dog Jasmine surrounding her bedside. The family is eternally thankful to the various medical and caregivers, family members, and...
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Kelly Rae Stallings

August 26, 1970 - June 22, 2019

Kelly Stallings of Manchester, MA was born in Berlin, VT as an only child to Richard "Skip" and Joan Lamere. She attended Montpelier High School and finished at Harwood Union as salutatorian of her class of 1988. Kelly was on the track and field teams at both high schools competing in hurdles and as a sprinter. She attended the University of Vermont where she met her husband, Eric Stallings,...
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Joseph C. Orlando

August 2, 1953 - June 13, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Joseph C. Orlando, 65, a lifelong resident of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, June 13, 2019, after a brief battle with cancer. Born in Gloucester, he was the son of the late Joseph A. and Catherine (Curley) Orlando. Joseph was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School. Mr. Orlando had been employed in various...
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Andrew Anthony Menna

December 8, 1925 - June 7, 2019

Father, husband, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, animal lover, World War II Veteran and artist, Andrew "Andy" Menna, passed away on June 6, 2019 at the age of 93. He was predeceased by his wife, Frances "Carlie" Menna, mother Julia (Fosso) Menna, his father Andrew A. Menna, his sisters Bridget ("Betty") Modugno, Ellena Clements, Mary Custo, and two brothers Salvatore and Joseph Menna....
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Carol Lee Hanrahan

April 17, 1934 - June 7, 2019

GLOUCESTER: Carol Lee (Tucker) Hanrahan passed away peacefully at Beverly Hospital on June 7, 2019 surrounded by her family. Carol Lee was born in Gloucester, Mass., to the late Clayton and Harriet (Gerring) Tucker on April 17, 1934. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Carol Lee grew up in Riverdale and attended Riggs Elementary School, Central Grammar and Gloucester High...
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Mossimo Ballarin

April 24, 1923 - June 5, 2019

Mossimo "Tom" Ballarin, passed away suddenly at the age of 96. Mossimo was born in Venice, Italy in 1923, the son of Dosolina (Vianello) Ballarin and Alfredo Ballarin. He leaves behind three sisters, Liliana Silvanio, Mara Ballarin and Elsa Ballarin and two brothers, Antonio Ballarin and Carlo Ballarin. Mossimo lived an adventurous life, traveling from Italy to the United States as a young...
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Geneva E. Powers

October 13, 1917 - June 4, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Geneva E. (Spinney) Powers, 101, of Gloucester, passed away Tuesday morning, June 4, 2019 at the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert K. Powers. Born in Gloucester, daughter of the late Lovett E. and Bertha M. (Cahoon) Spinney. She was raised and educated in Gloucester. Geneva worked as a packer at LePage's prior...
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Nancy C. Lafond

April 15, 1936 - June 2, 2019

Nancy C. (Whitmarsh) Lafond, age 83, died June 2, 2019 at seacoast Nursing Home. She was the wife of William R. Lafond and the late Kenneth H. Pinkham. She was born and raised in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha (Knowlton) Whitmarsh. She graduated from Gloucester High School class of 1954. She worked as a Bookkeeper for various businesses for many years at Empire...
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Virginia Hilshey

October 9, 1925 - June 2, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Virginia (Clark) Hilshey, 93, of Gloucester, passed away Sunday evening, June 2, 2019 at Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. She was the devoted wife of the late Raymond H. Hilshey. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Marian (Martin) Clark. Virginia was raised and educated in Gloucester and a graduate of Gloucester High School with the...
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Alannah Marie Trickett

July 19, 2016 - May 30, 2019

Alannah Marie Trickett, age 2, passed away unexpectedly at Addison Gilbert Hospital on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was the beloved daughter of Ryan and Katelyn (Silva) Trickett of Rockport. Alannah was born in Boston and raised in Rockport with her loving family. In addition to her parents, she is survived by two sisters, Calleigh and Lilliana Trickett of Rockport; her paternal grandmother,...
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Majeed T. Sallah

August 5, 1920 - May 28, 2019

Majeed T. Sallah, 98, of Gloucester, passed away Tuesday morning, May 28, 2019, at his late residence. He was the husband of Aline C. (Powers) Sallah. Born on April 5, 1920, in Boston, he was the son of the late Habeeb and Rose (Karem) Sallah. Majeed graduated from St. Ann's School and Gloucester High School in 1937. He worked on the docks in Gloucester then served in the United States Army from...
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Cynthia A. Owens

December 18, 1952 - May 27, 2019

BEVERLY — Cynthia A. (Therrien) Owens, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2019 at her late residence. She was the wife of Rolf Owens. Born in Lebanon, NH, daughter of the late Alden and Constance (Canillas) Therrien. She was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School. In addition to her husband,she is survived by her daughter, Joscelyn...
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Elsie L. Landergren

June 8, 1925 - May 24, 2019

Elsie Louise Anderson Landergren, 93, of Gloucester, died May 24, 2019, at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a meaningful and rewarding life. She was the wife of the late Kenneth K. "Kenny" Landergren, who was the love of her life for 52 years. Elsie was born in Gloucester on June 8, 1925 to the late Ralph W. and L. Katherine Anderson. A lifelong Gloucester resident, she...
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Robert G. Johnson

October 12, 1926 - May 22, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Robert G. Johnson, 92, a longtime resident of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday morning, May 22, 2019 at the Seacoast Nursing Home in Gloucester. He was the beloved husband of the late Helen L. (Abbott) Johnson. Born in Gloucester, son of the late J. Edmund and Margaret (Wiburg) Johnson. Robert was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School,...
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Eugene A. Melanson

December 2, 1942 - May 9, 2019

Eugene A. Melanson, age 76 passed away on May 9th, 2019 at his home. Gene was born in Ipswich on December 2, 1942 to the late Harold and Mary (Brooks) Melanson. Gene grew up in Essex and attended Essex and Gloucester Schools. As a young man he dug clams with his father Harold and later spent many years as a welder for Quinn Bros. in Essex. Gene loved animals, old country music and a good poker...
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Helena D. Ciarametaro

August 6, 1920 - May 4, 2019

Gloucester – Helena D. (Marchant) Ciarametaro, 98, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Best Friend passed peacefully on May 4,2019, at the Gloucester Healthcare. Helena was born in Watertown Mass on August 6, 1920, to parents Preston & Florence (Altmire) Marchant. Helena attended Gloucester Schools and Graduated from Gloucester High in 1937. Helena found her place in this...
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Frederick F. Jillson

August 13, 1937 - May 4, 2019

FREDERICK F. JILLSON, 81, of Gloucester, passed away May 4, 2019 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Services to be announced at a later date. Arrangements by the Campbell Funeral Home, 61 Middle Street, GLOUCESTER.
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Gail A. Darcy

September 1, 1966 - May 3, 2019

Gail Anne Waters Darcy, age 52, died May 3, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital. She was the fiancé Chris Cowgill. Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of Helen E. (Lehto) Waters and the late Henry J. Waters. She enjoyed life. Surviving her is a son, Connor Darcy of Gloucester, a step son, Jake Darcy, a brother, Kevin Waters and many dear friends. She was predeceased by a sister, Mary Lou...
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George O. Korpi

January 13, 1958 - April 24, 2019

George O. Korpi Jr., 61, of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly at home Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was married to Mary A. Capobianco-Korpi. Born and raised in Gloucester, he was the son of the late George O. Korpi Sr. and Barbara (Hopkins) Korpi. And the brother of the late, Deborah M. Korpi. George Jr. attended Gloucester HS and he lived and worked in Salem, Worcester and Gloucester at...
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James W. Felder, Jr.

December 3, 1964 - April 24, 2019

LYNN – James W. Felder Jr., 54, of Lynn, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, April 24, 2019 at his late residence. Born in Chicago, IL, son of Annita (Scott) Parks and her husband Walter of University Park, IL and the late James W. Felder Sr. James received his Associates Degree in Culinary Arts. Mr. Felder had been employed as a Manager for the National...
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Judith Thompson

October 10, 1948 - April 24, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Judith (Kuhlman) Thompson, 70, of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday morning, April 24, 2019 at the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. She was the beloved wife of George Thompson. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Careau) Kuhlman. She was raised and educated in West Roxbury and attended Our Lady of Lord's Catholic School. ...
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John H. Barratt , Jr.

October 24, 1925 - April 19, 2019

John H. Barratt Jr., 93, of Gloucester, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 at his late residence. He was the husband of the late Sylvia (Knight) Barratt. Born in Gloucester, he was the son of the late John H. Barratt Sr. and Doris M. (Witham) Barratt. He was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1943. An honorably discharged veteran, he was a member of the United States...
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Robert A. Landoni, Jr.

June 3, 1963 - April 18, 2019

Robert (Bob) Landoni, Jr., 55, passed away peacefully at his home in Lowell, MA on April 18, 2019. He was born in Beverly Hospital on June 3, 1963 to Robert A. Landoni and Carol J. Landoni and was raised in Gloucester. Bob graduated from Gloucester High School, class of 1981, where he played trombone and baritone horn in the concert and marching bands. He attended Boston's Berklee College of...
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Lydia P. Priest

September 13, 1940 - March 31, 2019

Gloucester – Lydia Jane Pallme Priest, 78, passed away on March 31, 2019, after trying to battle late stage ovarian cancer so she could stay with us a while longer. English teacher, mother and grandmother, newspaper editor, poet, hospital chaplain, devourer of mystery novels, cunning card player, and proud Scot, Lydia never let the stroke and resulting paralysis she suffered in her late 20s...
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Edward J. Chisholm

June 20, 1934 - March 29, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Edward J. Chisholm, 84, of Gloucester, formerly of Wilmington passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 29, 2019 at Gloucester Healthcare Center in Gloucester. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late James D. and Helen (Carberry) Chisholm. He attended Lynnfield High School. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country during the Korean War as a member of the...
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Felecia E. Pastagal

February 3, 1970 - March 29, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Felecia E. (Pistenmaa) Pastagal, 49, of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon, March 29, 2019 at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. She was the wife of Eric J. Pastagal for 21 years. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of Kathleen (Erikson) Somers and her husband Glen of Gloucester and the late Lawrence Pistenmaa. Felecia was employed as a lobster...
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William A. DeSimone

December 3, 1942 - March 27, 2019

Gloucester- William A. DeSimone, 76, of Gloucester, formerly of Stow and Arlington MA, passed away Wednesday morning, March 27, 2019 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington. He was the husband of Constance D. (Steward) DeSimone. Bill was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on December 3, 1942. He is the son of the late Gabriel and Theresa (Rusci) DeSimone. Bill graduated from...
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Robert J. Avakian

December 26, 1950 - March 26, 2019

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Doris E. Olmstead

March 19, 1933 - March 26, 2019

Doris Emery Olmstead, 86, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 26, at Beverly Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on March 19, 1933, to the late Lt. Hugh Douglas Olmstead, U.S. Coast Guard, and Eleanor Saunders (Wennerberg) Olmstead. Her father's career with the Coast Guard moved their family to New Jersey, Florida, Washington and Mississippi during the...
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Frank C. Dias

March 18, 1946 - March 24, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Frank Charles Dias, 73, of Gloucester, passed away Sunday morning, March 24, 2019 at Gloucester Healthcare in Gloucester. He was the beloved husband of Ilona E. (Reiter) Dias. Born in Gloucester, he was the son of the late Francisco and Maria J. (Bastos) Dias. He was raised and educated in Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1966. Frank had...
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Alexander L.M. Dingee

November 1, 1930 - March 22, 2019

Alexander Dingee, entrepreneur, well-known member of Boston's venture capital community, and co-founder of MIT's Venture Mentoring Service, died at his home in Rockport on March 22 from complications of Parkinson's Disease. He was 88. Drafted into the army in 1955, Alec Dingee, a young MIT graduate, had the good luck to be transferred to the Army's laboratory at the Watertown Arsenal. There,...
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Michael S. Gauthier

June 11, 1973 - March 22, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Michael S. Gauthier, 45, of Gloucester, passed away Friday morning, March 22, 2019 at his late residence. He was the beloved husband of Jessica A. (Allen) Gauthier. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Robert and Nancy (DeChamp) Gauthier. Michael had been employed as a welder and mechanic for the National Fish and Seafood Company for four years. In addition to his wife,...
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Peter W. Beacham

August 8, 1936 - March 21, 2019

Peter W. Beacham, 82, of Rockport, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, March 21, 2019. He was the husband of Janice (Mills) Beacham. Born in Wayland, he was the son of the late Harold R. and Maxine (Wesselhoeft) Beacham. Educated at Belmont Hill and Lehigh University, Peter started his career at Peabody Office Furniture in 1960 where he spent 28 years and rose to become Senior Vice...
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Giovanni G. Carollo

June 16, 1939 - March 20, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Giovanni G."John" Carollo, 79, of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2019 at CareOne at Essex Park in Beverly. He was the beloved husband of Frances M. (Ragusa) Carollo. Born in Terrasini, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Grace (Zarelli) Carollo. At the age of nine years old, John immigrated with his family through Ellis Island in New...
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Candace Unis

December 9, 1952 - March 18, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Candace J. "CJ" Unis, 66, of Gloucester, passed away surrounded by her loving family late Sunday evening March 17th, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Edward S. Unis. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Mary Mahoney and raised by her grandparents, the late James Sinagra and Leola (Woodard) Sinagra. A life-long Gloucester resident, Candace was educated in...
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Marie C. Frontiero

April 8, 1925 - March 12, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Marie C. (Arvilla) Frontiero, 93, of Gloucester, wife of the late Captain Charles J. Frontiero passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Marie was born in Gloucester, MA on April 8, 1925 the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Pimental) Arvilla. Marie grew up on Portagee Hill and attended the Heldreth and Sawyer Schools as a young girl. She graduated from Gloucester High School,...
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Robert A. Hawes

April 24, 1951 - March 8, 2019

GLOUCESTER- Robert A. Hawes, age 67, died March 8, 2019 at Seacoast Nursing Home after a brief illness. He was husband of the late Susan (Julian) A lifelong Gloucester resident. He was the son of the late Orrin and Antoinette (Orlando) Hawes. He was a graduate of Gloucester High School Class of 1971. Mr. Hawes worked at Gorton's for over twenty years as a sawman and foreman. He was an...
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Mildred A. Sanborn

May 2, 1924 - March 7, 2019

Mildred A. (Fosberry) Sanborn, best known as "Millie," 94, of Gloucester passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon at the Seacoast Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester. She was the dear wife of the late William A. Sanborn. Born in Gloucester on May 2, 1924, she was a graduate of the Gloucester High School class of 1942. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret (Campbell)...
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F. Chester Roberts

June 29, 1921 - March 6, 2019

GLOUCESTER- F. Chester Roberts, 97, of Gloucester, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2019 at the Gloucester Healthcare Nursing Home in Gloucester. He was the beloved husband of the late Lydia (Bevilacqua) Roberts. Born in Ipswich, he was the son of the late Edward F. and Marion F. (Andrews) Roberts. He was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1938. He continued his...
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Dana A. Sponagle

February 14, 1951 - March 2, 2019

GLOUCESTER – Dana A. Sponagle, 68, a lifelong resident of Gloucester, passed away on Saturday morning, March 2, 2019 at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester following a long battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of the late Andrea L. (Satama) Sponagle. Born in Gloucester, he was the son of late Robert M. and Barbara E. (Dench) Sponagle. He was a graduate of...
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Jean C. Cameron

September 17, 1922 - March 1, 2019

Jean C. (Brewer) Cameron, 96, of Rockport, passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at her home. Beloved wife of the late Walter Dean and the late David Cameron. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Gilbert and Alison Callahan, sisters, Margaret Jerome and Polly Wallis, five grandchildren, one great grandchild, many nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She was predeceased by her brothers, Bernard "Ted",...
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Evaline R. Thibodeau

April 3, 1932 - February 25, 2019

Evaline R. (Catto) Thibodeau, age 86, a lifelong resident Gloucester, passed away Monday morning at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester. She was the beloved wife of Robert L. Thibodeau. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late John and Florence (Michael) Catto. She was a graduate of Gloucester High School with the class of 1950. Evie had been employed as a secretary...
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Judy M. (Parsons) St. Peter

October 26, 1946 - February 19, 2019

Mrs. Judy M. (Parsons) St.Peter, 72, of Gloucester passed away on Tuesday evening February 19, 2019 at home with her loving family at her side. She is the wife of Dwinal "Ed" St. Peter with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. Judy was born October 26, 1946 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Mae (Lyndale) Parsons. A lifelong resident of Gloucester and a graduate of...
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Walter D. Chianciola, Jr.

June 7, 1928 - February 17, 2019

Walter D. Chianciola, Jr. 90, of Gloucester passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. He was the husband of the late Constance T. "Dolly" (Blancato) Chianciola. Walter was born June 7, 1928 in Gloucester and was the son of the late Bartalo and Antoinette (Frontiero) Chianciola. He was a lifelong resident, and he loved this City. At a young age, Walter started fishing as a doryman and...
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John M. Frost

January 27, 1957 - February 14, 2019

John M. Frost, 62, of Gloucester passed away on Thursday evening, February 14, 2019 in the Kaplan Family Hospice House with his loving family at his side following a lengthy illness. He is the husband of Cynthia J. (Lander) Frost with whom he shared 34 years of marriage. John was born January 27, 1957 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Addison and Anna (Maki) Frost. He was a lifelong...
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Santo Mineo

November 1, 1927 - February 11, 2019

Santo Mineo, 91 of Gloucester, MA passed away peacefully at home on February 11, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Alfonso and Antonina Natalina (Spina) Mineo, born on November 1, 1927 in Trapina, Sicily. He came to America with his family at the age of 6. Santo was a famous Gloucester fisherman for decades. In his younger years he worked for his father, Alfonso...
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Helen M. (Hart) Cameron

August 10, 1941 - February 10, 2019

Mrs. Helen M. (Hart) Cameron, 77, of Gloucester passed away on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019 in Gloucester Health Care with her family at her side following a lengthy illness. Helen was born August 10, 1941 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late Chester and Sarah (Byard) Hart. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester before retiring to Jenson Beach Florida. She is a graduate of...
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Mary E. Colby

May 30, 1926 - February 9, 2019

Mary E. (Joseph) Colby, wife of the late S. Lawrence (Larry) Colby Jr., passed away February 9, 2019 at Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born on May 30, 1926 to George Joseph and Martha (Enos) Joseph. Mary grew up in Rockport and graduated from Rockport High School with the class of 1943. She married her husband Larry, a Gloucester firefighter, on February 24, 1952...
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Teresa Claire (Gilmore) Larrabee

July 5, 1931 - February 7, 2019

Teresa Claire (Gilmore) Larrabee, 87, died on February 7 at Salem Hospital of pneumonia. She was the daughter of Amy (Wesolowski) Krummer and Joseph Gilmore. Born and raised in Lynn, she was a graduate of Classical High School where her only daughter Patty (Egnet/ White) Frey is currently a teacher. Skilled in math, she held positions as a bank teller and cosmetic counter sales...
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Charles M. Call

February 20, 1927 - February 6, 2019

Mr. Charles M. Call, 91, of Gloucester passed away on Wednesday evening February 6, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a brief illness. He is the husband of Shirley A. (Parsons) Call with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Charles was born February 20, 1927 in Rockport, he is the son of the late John and Ethel (Parsons) Call. Charles was a lifelong resident of Gloucester, and...
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David J. Simon, Sr.

February 6, 1924 - February 6, 2019

David J. Simon of Gloucester passed away on Wednesday evening February 6, 2019 on his 95th birthday at Gloucester Healthcare. He is the husband of the late Marilyn (Shorts) Simon. He was born in Gloucester, son of the late Joseph and Mary (Moses) Simon. He was a graduate of St. Ann's School and Bentley College. Dave served in the military during WW II in France as a Sergeant in the US...
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Shelly L. Chaisson

July 10, 1957 - February 4, 2019

Shelly L. (Santos) Chaisson, 61, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, February 4, 2019. Born in Gloucester, MA on July 10, 1957 she was the daughter of Lois (Goodhue) Santos of Gloucester and the late Gabriel J. Santos. She had resided in Gloucester most of her life but also resided in Port Charlotte, FL for several years. She is survived by her son Chris Spanks, her son Guy...
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Robert E. " Uncle Bob" McGillivray

July 1, 1930 - February 2, 2019

Mr. Robert E. "Uncle Bob" McGillivray, 88, of Gloucester passed away on Saturday evening at home with his family at his side. Uncle Bob was born July 1, 1930 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Crowley) McGillivray. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and a graduate of Gloucester High School Class of 1947. He was the owner and the operator of Noyes Movers for...
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Georganna Joy El Heneidy

February 18, 1945 - January 27, 2019

Georganna Joy El Heneidy, 74 years young, fondly known as AJ to those she touched, left us on January 27, 2019. While her abrupt and sudden physical absence leaves us stunned and heartbroken, we can't help but smile at the mindstamping memories we share and celebrate her beautiful life. Joy, a renowned residence of the Rockport, MA community, with roots in Warwick, RI, had an open and...
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Helen T. (Murray) Kimmence

October 17, 1930 - January 26, 2019

Helen Theresa (Murray) Kimmence, 88, of Gloucester passed on the evening of Saturday January 26th, 2019 with her family by her side. Born in Gloucester on October 17, 1930, Helen was raised by her loving parents, fishing boat Captain Thomas J. Murray and Christina (MacDonald) Murray along with her three brothers and sister. She herself became a lifelong resident of Gloucester and enjoyed her...
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Cosimo Damien Parisi

April 10, 1949 - January 25, 2019

Cosimo Damien Parisi of Gloucester passed on to a better time on Friday, January 25, 2019 due to long term issues. He is the husband of Janice (Hobbs) Parisi. Cosimo was born April 10, 1949 to Captain Salvatore and Anne Parisi. After graduating from Gloucester High School, Cosimo served in the United States Marine Corp during the Tet Offensive where he was wounded and received injuries...
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Ursula P. Sonia Mitchell

March 5, 1922 - January 24, 2019

Ursula P. Sonia Mitchell, age 96, died on Thursday, January 24th, 2019 at Seacoast Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born in Gloucester on March 5, 1922 to Everett and Katherine (Dower) Sonia. She attended local schools, and was active in Glee Club musicals. In 1947, she married D. Albert "Dal" Mitchell, and joined him in his music career. Ursula worked in several local restaurants...
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Z. Mildred (Rocha) Ball

March 18, 1929 - January 23, 2019

Z. Mildred (Rocha) Ball, of Gloucester passed away on Thursday January 23, 2019. She is the wife of the late James E. Ball. Mildred was born in Bristol, RI on March 18, 1929 to Jose and Rufina (Silva) Rocha. She graduated from Gloucester High School class of 1946. Later she worked as a legal courier for Hull & Ayers and then as a legal secretary for Morris Katz. She retired after...
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Brian R. Langley

April 12, 1953 - January 21, 2019

Brian R. Langley, 65, of Gloucester passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 in Beverly Hospital. Brian was born April 12, 1953 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late James A. and Mary (Leite) Langley. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and attended Gloucester Schools. Brian was a dedicated Patriots Fan he also enjoyed old cars, playing the trumpet and Harmonica. He was an avid...
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Norma E. Hardy

October 18, 1947 - January 15, 2019

Norma E. Hardy, 71, of Rockport, MA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 with her family at her side following a long illness. Norma was a life-long resident of Rockport and a graduate of Hamilton Wenham High School-Class of 1965. As part of her lifelong quest for learning, she attended North Adams State College and North Shore Community College as well as constantly pursuing...
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Eleanora T. (Piscitello) Tarr

February 1, 1943 - January 14, 2019

Eleanora Theresa (Piscitello) Tarr, born February 1, 1943 passed from this life on Monday, January 14, 2019 in Lahey Clinic Hospital Burlington with her family by her side. She fought a seven week battle with congestive heart failure. She is the beloved wife of Richard S. "Dick" Tarr with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Dick and Ellie "Mae", as Dickie called her, were married on...
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Paul R. Spanks

September 7, 1977 - January 12, 2019

Paul Robert Spanks passed away on Saturday January 12, 2019. He was born in Gloucester, MA on September 7, 1977 to Kathleen (Spanks) Skrobacz Bragg and Mark A. Skrobacz Sr. Paul first attended Gloucester High school where you could find him hanging around the canal then later transferring to North Shore Regional Vocational High School where he discovered his love for culinary arts. ...
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James D. Chadwick

August 30, 1965 - January 11, 2019

James D. Chadwick, 53, of Gloucester passed away on January 11, 2019 due to complications from diabetes. James was born on August 30, 1965. He was the beloved son of James and the late Helen (Roland) Chadwick. Over the years, Jim held various jobs working in restaurants and landscaping. Jim was a kind soul and had a big heart. His passion was music and he enjoyed playing his electric...
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William "Bill" Rockett Houghton

December 14, 1931 - January 9, 2019

William "Bill" Rockett Houghton, age 87, died Wednesday, January 9, at Addison Gilbert Hospital, Gloucester, MA, following a stroke. Bill was the kindest and gentlest of men, a true Kentucky gentleman. He was born December 14, 1931, in Huntsville, Alabama, to the Rev. Edgar E. and Christine (Rockett) Houghton, and soon moved with his family to Anchorage, KY, where he grew up. He was a...
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David S. Simoneau

April 4, 1963 - January 8, 2019

David S. Simoneau, 55, of Gloucester passed away on January 8, 2019 in Massachusetts General Hospital. David was born April 4, 1963 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Betty (Shannon) Spoon and her husband George and Raymond Simoneau. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and attended Gloucester Schools. David was a landscaper for several years, he also worked at the Tavern, the...
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Dennis E. Chinault

April 2, 1964 - January 8, 2019

Dennis E. Chinault, 54, of Gloucester, Massachusetts passed away suddenly on January 8, 2019. He was the husband of Louise (Burbridge) Chinault and father of Michael, Katelyn and Dennis, II. He was born in Fredericksburg, Virginia to Moses and Edna (Cooper) Chinault. Dennis attended Stafford High School and graduated in 1982. After graduation, he worked for Stafford Insulation for eighteen...
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Retired Gloucester Police Lt. Robert E. Bolcome, Jr.

August 17, 1939 - January 6, 2019

Retired Gloucester Police Lt. Robert E. Bolcome, Jr., 79, of Gloucester passed away on Sunday morning, January 6, 2019 in Gloucester following a lengthy illness. Bob, as he was known to family and friends, was born August 17, 1939 in Gloucester, MA to the late Robert E. Bolcome, Sr. and the late Eleanor (Grace) Bolcome. A lifelong resident of Gloucester, Bob was a graduate of Gloucester...
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Geneva E. Spoon

August 11, 1928 - January 4, 2019

Geneva E. Spoon, 90, of Gloucester passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 in Addison Gilbert Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born August 11, 1928 in Gloucester, daughter of the late George W. and Ethel (Pacheco) Spoon. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester. Geneva worked on the Gloucester waterfront for many years. She also worked a DeMarco cleaners for several years. ...
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Phyllis Laurel Perks

August 16, 1928 - January 1, 2019

Phyllis Laurel Perks, 90, passed away peacefully in her home on January 1, 2019. Born August 16, 1928 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Edith Thomas. She is survived by her daughter, Laurel Saywer and her husband, Sooky Sawyer, of Gloucester, MA; her son, Douglas Perks; her 3 grandchildren, Hayley, Courtney and Chancery; her only great...
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Margaret A. Sheehan

September 20, 1944 - December 23, 2018

Margaret (Cote) Sheehan, 74, died on December 23, 2018 after a brief illness. Margaret was born on September 20, 1944 in Lynn, MA to Catherine (Flaherty) and Deo Cote. Early in her childhood her family settled in Gloucester at The Fort. She had two brothers, Joseph, who predeceased her, Paul Cote of Gloucester, and a sister Marie of Gloucester and West Palm Beach FL. After their parents divorced,...
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John P. "Johnski" Favazza

March 10, 1928 - December 22, 2018

John "Johnski" Favazza, 90, of Gloucester passed away on Saturday morning in Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy illness. He was the husband to Mary (Catania) Favazza with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Johnski was born March 10, 1928 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Carlo and Vincenza (Orlando) Favazza. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and...
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Duncan Morse Nelson

May 8, 1930 - December 20, 2018

Duncan Morse Nelson, of Gloucester, died December 20. Husband of Beatrice Kipp Nelson, father of Peter and Evan; and from his first marriage to Jean Richmond Parsons (dec.) Rowena, Lee, Perry, Burr (dec.), Eroica, and Skye. Brother of Elizabeth Burr Abetti (dec.), W. Evan Nelson and George Anthony Nelson. Duncan is also survived by 20 grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later...
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Victor Marren

July 17, 1944 - December 18, 2018

Victor Marren, 73, of Gloucester formerly of Philadelphia passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, December 18, 2018 in Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center with his loving wife Yssabel at his side. Complete obituary will follow.
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Harold E. Jesso, Jr.

December 14, 1926 - December 16, 2018

Harold E. Jesso,Jr., 92 of Gloucester passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 16, 2018. He is the husband of the late Shirley (Brooks) Jesso. Harold was born December 14, 1926 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Harold and Margaret (McDonald) Jesso. He grew up in Gloucester and attended St. Ann's School. He later moved to Venice Florida and returned to Gloucester 4 months ago....
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Christopher M. Kopanon

August 1, 1926 - December 9, 2018

Christopher M. Kopanon, 92, of Gloucester passed away on Sunday morning, December 9, 2018 in Addison Gilbert hospital following a lengthy illness. He is the husband of Joan E. (Emerson) Kopanon with whom he shared 65 years of marriage. Christopher was born August 1, 1926 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Michael and Camille (Massura) Kopanon. He is a lifelong resident of Gloucester, a...
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Barbara A. Sawler

July 15, 1937 - December 8, 2018

Barbara A. Sawler, 81, of Gloucester passed away on Saturday, December 8, 2018 in Care One at Essex Park with her family by her side. Barbara was born July 15, 1937 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late Frances R. Silva. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and attended Gloucester High School. Barbara worked on the line at Gorton's for many years until her retirement. ...
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Chara M. Hart

February 20, 1975 - December 4, 2018

Chara M. Hart, 43, of Gloucester passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Addison Gilbert Hospital. Chara was born February 20, 1975 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of Frank C. and Ramona (Souza) Hart of Gloucester. Chara is a lifelong resident of Gloucester and a graduate of Gloucester High School. She worked as a Nurses Aide, she had a gift to help the elderly. She...
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June C. Landry

December 12, 1927 - December 4, 2018

Mrs. June C. Landry, 90, of Gloucester passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 in Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. June was born December 12, 1927 in Lowell; she is the daughter of the late Percy and Rose Ella (White) Kinney. June lived in Gloucester for the past 9 years, and previously resided in Rockport for 5 years. She lived most of her life in...
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Dorothy "Bamie" Vagos

December 3, 2018

Dorothy, age 98, of Derry, New Hampshire died peacefully on December 3, 2018. Dorothy (Lopes) was born on January 4, 1920 in Gloucester, Massachusetts to Isabel (Machado) and Joseph P. Lopes. They had four sons: Joseph, Manuel, George and John, as well as, two daughters Irene and Dorothy. Dorothy was married in 1941 to Marcalo of Gloucester, MA. She was affectionately known to her immediate...
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Frank B. Caputo

March 10, 1950 - December 2, 2018

Mr. Frank B. Caputo, 68, of Gloucester formerly of Chelsea passed away on Sunday morning, December 2, 2018 in Brentwood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Danvers after a lengthy illness. Born March 10, 1950 in Chelsea MA, son of the late Frank and Elizabeth (Douglas) Caputo. Frank was a people person, always looking to talk with everyone, make new friends and talk about his favorite...
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Arlene E. (Quadros) "Grammy" Cecilio

October 24, 1926 - November 28, 2018

Mrs. Arlene E. (Quadros) "Grammy" Cecilio, 92, of Gloucester passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in Gloucester Healthcare with her family at her side. She is the wife of the late Joseph C. Cecilio. Arlene was born October 24, 1926 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late Alvaro P. and Angelina (Sears) Quadros. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and a graduate of St. Ann's...
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Joan A. (McKay) Spittle

June 11, 1934 - November 25, 2018

Joan A. (McKay) Spittle, 84, passed away on Sunday night, November 25, 2018 at Den Mar Health and Rehabilitation, where she has lived, loved and been loved. She was a longtime resident of Gloucester, having been born and raised there. She left school at a young age to help support her family. Joan was a caregiver to so many over the years, having helped raise her nieces, nephews and her...
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Barbara R. (Veno) Davis

November 4, 1930 - November 24, 2018

Mrs. Barbara R. (Veno) Davis, 88, of Gloucester passed away on Saturday morning, November 24, 2018 in Gloucester Healthcare after a brief illness. She is the wife of the late Arthur M. Davis with whom she shared 56 years of marriage. Barbara was born November 4, 1930 in Lynn, she is the daughter of the late Bernard E. and Dora M. (Webster) Veno. She resided in Florida for many years and...
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Denise M. (Hutchings) Peres

January 4, 1953 - November 24, 2018

Mrs. Denise M. (Hutchings) Peres, 65, of Gloucester passed away on Saturday evening November 24, 2018 at Gloucester Healthcare after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Russell Peres. Denise was born January 4, 1953 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late Willis O. and Dorothy M. (Troy) Hutchings. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester...
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Elizabeth M. (Fattig) Tuomivirta

March 27, 1919 - November 23, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth M. (Fattig) Tuomivirta, 99, of Gloucester passed away on Friday, November 23, 2018 at home after a brief illness. She is the wife of the late Toivo Tuomivirta. Elizabeth was born March 27, 1919 in Gloucester, she is the daughter of the late John and Lucy (Wise) Fattig. She was a lifelong resident of Gloucester. She was the head cook at the Gloucester Manor Nursing Home for...
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Dorothy M. "Dotty" Randazza

May 15, 1942 - November 22, 2018

Dorothy "Dotty" Randazza was born May 15, 1942, to her parents, Clarence and Dorothy Parsons in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Dotty was a natural born caregiver. After being a stay at home mom and wife, she went on to care for the elderly in their homes. She helped anybody who needed help and when she couldn't physically help them, she prayed for them ferociously. She loved nothing more than...
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Kimberley J. (Cabral) Pereen

May 8, 1964 - November 21, 2018

Mrs. Kimberley J. (Cabral) Pereen, 54, of Jefferson, Maine passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 in Addison Gilbert Hospital. Kimberley was born May 8, 1964 in Gloucester. She is the daughter of the late Albert and Karen J. (Knowles) Cabral. She has lived in Maine for the past 18 years and previously resided in Gloucester. She attended Gloucester High School. ...
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Charlotte J. (Bradley) Michon

February 13, 1925 - November 21, 2018

Mrs. Charlotte J. (Bradley) Michon, 93, a lifelong Gloucester resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at home with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was the loving wife of the late Wilbur F. "Willie" Michon with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Charlotte was born February 13, 1925 in Gloucester, and was the daughter of the late William L. and Hilda...
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Robert V. "Buzzer" Viator, Jr.

April 10, 1939 - November 20, 2018

Robert V. "Buzzer" Viator, Jr., 79, of Gloucester passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 in Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Anna M. (Pata) Viator with whom he shared 57 years of marriage. Buzzer was born April 10, 1939 in Gloucester, he is the son of the late Robert V. and Ethel May (Saunders) Viator. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and...
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John Moses Linsky

March 11, 1984 - November 20, 2018

John Moses Linsky, 34, of New York City, beloved husband of Albert Yeung, passed away on November 20, 2018 in Manhattan. John was born in Gloucester on March 11, 1984. He attended Gloucester public schools and graduated in the Class of 2002 from Gloucester High School, where he was a Sawyer Medal winner and member of the National Honor Society. He earned a bachelor's degree in Spanish in...
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Stephen E. Havener

January 8, 1954 - November 18, 2018

Mr. Stephen E. Havener, 64, of Gloucester passed away on Sunday evening, November 18, 2018 in Gloucester Health Care following a lengthy illness. Stephen was born January 8, 1954 in Gloucester is the son of Nancy (Courage) Havener of Ipswich and the late Albert Havener. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School. Stephen was a clam digger for...
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Salvatore A. "Sam" Loiacano

January 11, 1943 - November 8, 2018

Salvatore A. "Sam" Loiacano, 75, of Gloucester passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He is the loving husband of Virginia "Ginny" (Christo) Loiacano with whom he shared 54 years of marriage. Sam was born January 11, 1943 in Gloucester, the eldest son of the late Sam "Tuni" and Helen (Parisi) Loiacano. He was a lifelong resident of Gloucester...
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