On Saturday, July 2, 2016, Jackie O’Sullivan and Peter Carter suddenly lost their eight-year-old son George Peter Carter to a freak accident.
George was an intelligent young person. Unafraid to share his knowledge, he could tell you the difference between various animals and list their predators. Full of imagination, he could use the same straw or coffee stirrer for a different toy each week. He was always willing to help anyone and everyone, and would often be found planting something in the garden or working in the barn. He loved going to fairs helping with the cattle and playing with fiends. George also enjoyed going to the park and taking part in varous programs at the Nevins Memorial Library. To know him was to love him, as in evidence from the following messages written by the friends he made at fairs:
Dear George, I hope you know that there will always be something missing at the fairs. You won't be searching for me, I won't be seeing you at the state show, I won't have you helping me brush down a calf, and I won't be able to play with your trucks. An amazing young boy was taken much too soon. You will truly ALWAYS be loved and missed. Deana Gould
George, Heaven needed another angel today. We lost a wonderful little boy, but God has bigger plans for you. You are so loved, George, and will be missed so much. We don't know why God takes back what he lends us when he does. Heartbroken as we are, may you play in the fields of heaven and show in the show ring alongside Keely Walsh. Rest in peace, little George. Gail Leclaire
I'll always love you, George. I’ll never forget watching you play around with the cows. You loved them so much. You were always a strong boy. Fly high, little buddy. I'll never forget you. Samantha Bertrand
George is survived by his sister Bellah; father Peter; mother Jackie; grandparents Charles and Carol Carter, and Kerry Anderson; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass of the Angels on Friday, July 8th at 11AM in St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment will follow at the Greenwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Visiting with the family will be held on Thursday from 3 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, George may be remembered through donations to the Massachusetts State Grange Educational Aid Fund which funds their scholarship program c/o Susan R. Rotellini, 54 Rosewood Avenue, Billerica, MA 01821-2326.
Claire M. (White) Cacciola Maimone, 88, Born March 14, 1928 in Boston, MA Daughter of the late Frank A White of Provincetown and Boston and Georgianna E. Lavoie of Boston. Widow of the late Joseph N. Cacciola of Everett, MA Wife of Anthony Maimone of Georgetown, MA.
Mother of Joseph M. Cacciola and his husband Thomas G. Trykowski of Boston, MA, Frank C. Cacciola of North Andover, MA, James A. Cacciola and his wife Nancy of Saugus, MA, Wayne D Cacciola and his wife Gilda of Tewksbury, MA, Philip P. Cacciola of Georgetown, MA. David E. Cacciola and his fiancee Lori O'Brien of Rochester, NY Step mother of Michael Maimone and his wife Beatrice of Acton, MA. Grandmother of Nicholas Cacciola-Price and husband Jamie Cacciola-Price, Neil Cacciola and fiancee Ashley Ferullo, Andrew Cacciola and fiancee Natasha Still, Joseph Cacciola, Samantha Cacciola, Danielle Cacciola, Jessica Cacciola, Katherine Maimone, Michael Maimone, Michael O'Brien, and Taylor O'Brien.
Sister of Rose Pisari of Stoneham, MA Sister of the late Francis While of St.Louis, MO, Evelyn Whall of Chelsea, MA and William White of Somerville, MA.
Graduate of Malden HS class of 1947. Active in Georgetown Council of Aging, Georgetown's Womens Club and Music Masters.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Friday, July 15th at 10am in St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA
For those who wish, Claire may be remembered through donations to the Alzheimers Research Association, 225 North Michigan Ave, FL. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 OR The CCU at Beverly Hospital, 85 Herrick Street, Beverly, MA 01915.
Bernice Elaine (Laughton) Rogers, aged 97 years and six days, died on July 17, 2016 at Country Center for Health & Rehabilitation, in Newburyport, MA. She was the widow of Sidney M. Rogers, Jr. who died on June 27,1980. They were married on December 25,1941. She was born on July 11,1919 daughter of the late Bernice S. (Choate) and Robert E. Laughton in Haverhill, MA. She graduated from Haverhill High School in 1939 and worked at the Hytron Corp. in Newburyport, MA (1944). She was predeceased by three brothers and a sister; and one son, Sid Rogers lll, who died on June 12,2014. She is survived by one son, James H. Rogers of Georgetown, MA and two daughters, Sue E. Hardenbrook and her husband Verne of Carlisle, PA and Gail B. Rogers of Haverhill, MA. She has three grandchildren, Janne Rogers, Eric Hardenbrook (wife Rebecca) and Ellen Pfarr (husband Chris) and two great- grandchildren, Michael Pfarr and Margaret Hardenbrook as well as several nieces and nephews. She attended and was a member of the South Byfield Parish Church where she was on the cemetery committee for many years. She was also a member of the Georgetown Women’s Club as well as a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Georgetown, MA. And a member of the Golden Age Club of Newburyport, MA. She was a homemaker who enjoyed making dolls and miniatures, exhibiting several items at miniatures shows. And was a member of the Miniature Club of Ipswich, MA.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Friday, July 22nd at 1PM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 5 to 8 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Bernice may be remembered through donations from a charity of your choice.
Marlene F. (McLaughlin) Apprich, 79, of Boxford, MA, passed away on Friday, July 22nd with her family by her side, after a brief battle with brain cancer.
Mrs. Apprich was born March 9, 1937, the daughter of late Roy and Althea McLaughlin of Orrington, ME. She was predeceased by her son Robert J. Apprich II of Danville, NH. She graduated from Brewer High School, Class of ’56 and lovingly served as class secretary until her death. She attended Westbrook College of Portland, ME and met her husband, Robert, in Daytona Beach, FL and married in 1958. She and Bob raised their children in Georgetown, MA.
Mrs. Apprich leaves her husband of 58 years, Robert J. Apprich of Boxford, MA; a daughter, Theresa Camacho, and her husband Edwin of Haverhill, MA; a daughter, Angela Kimball, and her husband Scott of Salisbury, MA; a daughter, Laurel Dimatteo, and her husband Dr. Peter of Duxbury, MA. She will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Shannon Dow, Molly and Nolan Kimball, Alexandra, Michael and Olivia Dimatteo, Edwin Camacho Jr. and Travis Apprich.
Mrs. Apprich will be remembered for her unending love and devotion to her husband, children and grandchildren; her dedication to God and her Catholic faith, her passion for gardening and traveling, her kind and generous spirit especially to those in need, and her always positive outlook. She spent much of her time helping with organizations such as American Field Services (AFS), St.Mary's Women's Club, People Helping People, Friends of Camp Dennison. She also taught CCD for several years at St. Mary's Church in Georgetown.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 27th at 10AM in St. Mary Church, Georgetown. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Marlene may be remembered through donations to the American Cancer Society, 100 Elliott Way, Haverhill, MA 01830-2311 OR to Camp Denison, 84 Nelson Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.
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Richard (Dick) Micou Daniel, Jr, 68, of Boxford, MA, passed away on July 25, 2016.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Joanna Corraro Daniel, his sister, Dorothea Daniel Thomson, her husband Alexander Thomson and their sons, David Thomson and Alexander Thomson.
Dick grew up in Swarthmore, PA and graduated from Union College with degrees in Electrical Engineering (B.S.) and Computer Science (M.S). Memorial donations can be made to The Appalachian Mountain Club or the Mt. Washington Observatory.
Dick was an avid hiker and climbed many New England mountains, including all of the Presidential Mountain Range. He was an Amateur Radio Operator, getting his first amateur license at the age of 14 and an amateur meteorologist with a special interest in the Mt. Washington Observatory. He was a longtime gardener and kept his home and friends supplied with seasonal produce. Dick was a remarkably skilled nature photographer and woodworker. He loved sports and was an avid fan of all New England teams. His career spanned Engineering, System Design, and Business Development at Dynamics Research Corp. and Odyssey Systems. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, July 29th at 11AM in St. Paul Episcopal Church, 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.
Albert J. Belisle, of Georgetown, passed away on July 31, 2016 at Salem Hospital. He was born in Somerville on April 23, 1945 and raised in Medford, Ma. He leaves behind Alicia Belisle whom he was married to for the past 45 years. Al graduated from the Medford High School in 1963, enlisted in the US Air Force from 1963-1967 and completed his Bachelors Degree in Finance at the Northeastern University with high honors in 1977. He worked at the Boston Stock Exchange and at the Essex Bank in the '70s and early '80s then started his home remodeling business in 1987 and retired in 2007. Al enjoyed woodworking, traveling and spending time with his family and friends. Besides his wife, he leaves behind his sister, MaryLou of So. Carolina, his sister in laws and brother in laws, Drs. Carlos and Leonila Fernando of Fall River; Abel and Raquel Alpuerto of Peabody; and many nieces and nephews, TJ and Meredith White , Dr. Carla Fernando-Gilday, Ronald Alpuerto, Christel Gwynne, Michael Fernando, Carlo Alpuerto, Albert Alpuerto, Gabriel Alpuerto and Andrew Alpuerto. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, August 4th at 10AM in St. Mary Church, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
Doris E. Donovan, formerly of Georgetown, Massachusetts and Scarborough, Maine, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2016. She was born in Exeter New Hampshire on April 27, 1916. She was the daughter of the late Philip Biron and Annie Gauvin Biron. She was predeceased by her sisters, Beatrice, Adeline, Rita and her brother, Philip and a son, David Desjardins.
She was employed by the Electric Light Department in Georgetown and became their office manager. She enjoyed walking, braiding rugs and crossword puzzles. In later years she enjoyed spending the winter with her late husband Francis J. Donovan in Florida.
Doris is survived by her two daughters, Janet Henderson and her husband Allen of Boxford Massachusetts and Frances Dobbins and her husband Thomas of Scarborough, Maine. She has 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandson. Her children and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday with her loving family.
The family would like to thank Bellavita Senior Living in Scarborough for their friendship and loving care that they provided for Doris.
Funeral Services will be held privately on Monday, April 29th, at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, Massachusetts.Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown.
Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Bellavita Family Living residents programs, 18 Black Point Road, Scarborough, Maine 04074.
On the evening of August 29, 2016 Robert (Bob) Rogers passed peacefully away with family by his side.
Bob was born on January 4, 1942, the eldest son of the late James and Marion (Lancaster) Rogers.
Bob lived in Byfield all his life, never leaving except to serve his Country in the Marine Corp from 1961-1965.
Bob attended Byfield and Newburyport schools, he had a wonderful childhood with his brothers and sister.
As a young man he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his many friends. Bob took an early retirement from GE so he could pursue his love of antiques, buying and selling, and later opening his own shop where many of his fellow "antique" friends would gather to discuss Bob's latest treasure.
Prior to that Bob opened a coffee shop in town which was a magnet for the Byfielders to gather, drink coffee and tell stories, Bob was known for his sense of humor and there was much laughter coming from that little shop.
Bob loved all children, he was always doing things for children, for years he planted a field of pumpkins and then would invite the Byfield children to come pick out their favorite. He was often chosen by the fire department to fill in for Santa at Christmas time. One year he delivered gift certificates and books to a school, he was known as Papa to many children who "adopted" him.
Bob leaves behind a sister, Evelyn Noyes and her husband August Rettkowski, a brother, Dana and his wife Gail of Florida. He was predeceased by his brother, David Rogers.
He is survived by three children, Dawn Rogers and her husband Charles of Arizona, Christine Rogers of Byfield and Linda Davis of Maine, also many grandchildren, great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews who loved him dearly.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, September 2nd at 11AM in the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.Interment will be private. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Bob may be remembered through donations to The Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL. 32256.
Patricia Hope (Flynn) Pelletier passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Saturday September 3, 2016. Patricia was born in Littleton N.H., she was the daughter of Timothy P. and F. Hope (Moore) Flynn. Patricia fought a courageous battle against Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML).
At the age of 16 Patricia left home to pursue her education at Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School in Boston. Shortly after graduation she was employed by a large law firm also in Boston. Patricia was an avid reader and loved many different author's and genre’s. You could also find her at numerous museums taking in all kinds of fine art. She especially enjoyed any amount of time she could spend with her grandchildren.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 51 years Roger D. Pelletier of Georgetown, MA; her twin sons Timothy A. Pelletier and his wife Eileen of Haverhill, MA and James R. Pelletier and his wife Lynda of Groveland, MA, her daughter Pamela G. (Pelletier) Magalhaes and her husband William of Georgetown, MA, Her grandchildren Adam and Stephanie Pelletier of Haverhill, Sawyer and Parker Pelletier of Groveland. Her sisters Maureen and her husband Reginald LaCasse of CT, Sharon Turmelle of NH and Fredricka Griffin of NH. As well as many nieces, nephews and close friends.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Friday, September 9th at 11AM in the Conte- Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Calling Hours will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Patricia may be remembered through donations to the AML ( Acute Myeloid Leukemia), P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK. 73123 OR to the Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street, Boston, MA. 02111.
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Natalie A.(Whalen) MacLaren, 86, of Lee, NH. and formerly of Saugus, MA. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at the Portsmouth Hospital. Natalie was born in Stoneham, MA. to the late John P. and Mabel (DeAvilla) Whalen. Natalie worked for over 13 years in Home Fashions with Sears in Newington, NH. and 22 years at Stone and Webster in South Boston where she was employed as a data entry clerk. Upon her retirement in 1995, Natalie moved to Lee, NH. During her spare time, Natalie loved to cook and was an avid reader, however her greatest passion was being in the company of her family.
Natalie was the beloved wife of the late Allyn R. MacLaren, Sr. and is survived by her children, Barbara Chiarello and her husband Rudy of Groveland, Carol Stockbridge of Lee, NH. and Allyn "Rusty" MacLaren, Jr. and his wife Mindy of Keene, NH., her 8 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren, her sister, Joan Donahue of Medford and her sister-in-law, Susan Harnden and her husband Ed of Groveland as well as several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, October 8th at 11AM in the CONTE-GIAMBERARDINO Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA. Interment is private. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Natalie may be remembered through donations to the Colon Cancer Coalition, 5666 Lincoln Drive, Suite 270, Edina, MN. 55436 or coloncancercoalition.org.
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Cynthia (Dede) D. Liberti, aged 65, died peacefully on October 13, 2016 at her sister’s home in Georgetown, Ma, after a long struggle with diabetes and liver disease.
Cynthia was born May 8, 1951, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the daughter of William and Madelyn (Cunningham) Liberti. She graduated from Hamilton-Wenham High School in 1979. Cynthia worked at the Salem Evening News as a graphic artist for over 30 years. She worked as a teacher’s aide in the Georgetown and Newburyport schools assisting children with disabilities and most recently as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Bring Care Home in Topsfield Massachusetts. She enjoyed crocheting, reading and spending time with her favorite niece and nephews, Kayla, William and John Jean, who were like her own children.
Cynthia is survived by her mother, Madelyn Liberti, sisters Christine Winfrey, Catherine Jean and Caroline Jean, brother William Liberti and many nieces and nephews.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her father, William Anthony Liberti.
In keeping with the wishes of Cynthia, there will be no funeral services. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given in Cynthia’s name to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 or to the American Liver Foundation, 188 Needham Street, Newton, MA 02461.
Arrangements are under the care of the Conte – Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA.
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Wayne H. Manning, 74, of Georgetown, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Mass. General Hospital in Boston. Wayne was born in Nova Scotia on April 24, 1942 to the late Gordon and Minnie (Beattie) Manning. He spent much of his life as a truck driver and during his spare time enjoyed travelling, especially to Texas and Florida as well as restoring antique cars, which became his passion.
Wayne is survived by his daughter, Corrine Shaw and her husband Michael of Parsonsfield, ME, his granddaughter, Erin Twombly and her husband Ryan of Plaistow, NH, his siblings, Heather Manning of Macon, GA, Chris Manning and his wife Carol of Gulf Breeze, FL and David Manning of Paige, TX. Wayne was predeceased by his son, Todd Manning and his brother, Gary Manning.
Private graveside services will be held at the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. There are no calling hours. Arrangements are under the care of the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
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Joan Finch Tarleton Born September 12, 1923. Departed October 18, 2016, age 93.
Adored wife of the late Morris E. Tarleton. Caring sister to the departed Adda Dorsett. Devoted mother of William Tarleton of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Jeffery Tarleton of Reisterstown, Maryland, and of the late Morris Tarleton, Jr. of Houston, Texas. Beloved mother-in-law to Susan Tarleton, Gretchen Tarleton, and the late Sherry Tarleton. Admired and cherished by eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Raised by her father, Jerome Ives Finch, and mother, Myra Warren Finch, Joan grew up in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, on the Western lands her grandfather, J.L. Warren established in 1892. Brought up on horseback riding, discovering artifacts, and exploring the countryside, Joan’s love of the Oklahoma plains was unwavering until the end.
Following secretarial school in Tennessee, Joan joined her sister Adda in 1943, moving to Aberdeen Providing Ground in Maryland for work during World War II. There she met a promising U.S. Army Officer, Morris E. Tarleton. Married in Perryville, MD in 1944, Morris settled into a career with the American Sugar Co. (Domino), taking the pair to New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA, Timonium, Maryland, Chatham, New Jersey, and finally Boxford, Massachusetts.
Collector, animal lover, fierce Democrat – Joan’s passion for family, antiquing, pets, wildlife, and politics was unrivaled. An active participant and Board Member of the Boxford Council of Aging, member and Corresponding Secretary of the Boxford Democratic Town Committee, and co-founder of the Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle Club, Joan’s commitment to her community attests to her steadfast spirit.
Ensconced in her forest sanctuary in bucolic Boxford, Joan leaves behind her adoring family as well as many beloved friends, including Gertrude Freedman of Boxford.
Loved ones are invited to celebrate her life and spirit at a memorializing visitation service on Friday, October 28th from 3 to 7 at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 29th at 11AM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your nearest pet shelter.
Daniel G. O’Shea, 64, of Gastonia, NC, and formerly of Topsfield, died October 23, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. He was a devoted husband and father, a loyal friend, and a true public servant.
Born in Haverhill, the only son of D. Henry and Elizabeth (Betty) O’Shea, he was educated in Haverhill public schools and later received his BA from Northeastern University and his Master’s in criminal justice from Anna Maria College.
He proudly served as a police officer in Massachusetts for 32 years. He was a patrolman in Groveland and Boxford before becoming Sergeant and eventually Chief of Police in Topsfield, from which position he retired in 2006. During his career, he also served as an instructor and administrator for several police academies, and was heavily involved in various charities and professional organizations. After his retirement, he relocated to North Carolina, and enjoyed working at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport in ground transportation compliance and enforcement. He also loved to visit the mountains of Georgia along with family, friends, and his two dogs, Molly and Cooper.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Lisa (formerly Connell, of Haverhill and Boxford), and their two children, Daniel and Meaghan. He also leaves cousins, brothers- and sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews, all of whom were dear to him.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Rose of Lima Church in Topsfield on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at 11 AM, to be followed by a private interment. For those who wish, his family humbly requests that any memorial gifts be made to the Carolinas HealthCare Foundation and addressed to: Levine Cancer Institute Carolinas Brain Cancer Fund, c/o Carolinas HealthCare Foundation, 208 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
Robert “Bob”Giordano, 81, of Boxford, beloved husband of Roberta “Bobbie” (Browning) Giordano, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Winthrop, he was the youngest son of the late Pasquale Giordano and Lucy (Auriemma) Giordano. He grew up in East Boston and Marblehead, and helped his father in his gas station businesses and building houses. He graduated from Marblehead High School in 1953, where he was president of the National Honor Society and a captain on the football team. He attended Dartmouth College, Class of 1957. He served in the US Army from 1957-1963 and was also employed at General Electric as a jet engine tester. In 1958, he opened a restaurant with his father and brother which they called “The 3G’s”. It later became Giordano’s Restaurant and the Starlite Dinner Theater where the whole family grew up working together. Bob had a passion for serving and entertaining his loyal patrons and for the theatre, producing hundreds of shows over many years. He was very hands on directing numerous shows himself, creating musical revues and even building sets.
He supported the local community of Georgetown through little league sponsorship, high school scholarships, taught CCD and cooked spaghetti suppers for St Mary's Church. He was given a badge and made an honorary member of the Georgetown police department and was also a longtime corporator of the Georgetown Savings Bank. His restaurant was host to the local Kiwanis and American Legion meetings and countless charity events over the years. He loved sailing, especially the coast of New England and he and Bobbie made several adventurous trips to Florida and back. He was an avid Patriots fan and loved spending time with family, preparing wonderful holiday meals.
Family was always most important to him. He was a dedicated husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Besides his wife of 58 years Bobbie, he is survived by his children, Mark Giordano of Englewood FL, Marie Perkins and her husband Tim of Topsfield MA, Koren Giordano of Boxford MA, Scott Giordano and his wife Julie of Stratham NH , Brian Giordano of Boxford MA. Also, grandchildren Jason, Shakira and Tyler Giordano, Tim, Matthew, Stephen and Joey Perkins, Nathan and Adam Giordano and Kevin Giordano and great grandchildren Ryleigh, Brendan and Bryston. He is predeceased by his siblings Mary, Louie, Margaret, Florence, Evelyn and Helen. He will be greatly missed by his many nephews, nieces and extended family. All his family will remember his motto “A Giordano can do anything!”
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 5th at 11AM at St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Boxford. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
Dorothy S. Thomson, a sixty year resident of Byfield passed away on November 13th, 2016 at the age of 96. Her husband of 52 years, Charles M. Thomson passed away in 1997. Born in South Lawrence on October 1, 1920, she was the daughter of the late George and Eliza Sutton.
She was a graduate of Johnson High School in North Andover, Simmons College and Simmons Graduate School of Social Work.
She was an avid Red Sox fan and while attending Simmons College in Boston she went to many Red Sox games at Fenway Park. She especially enjoyed Ladies Day at the park when the tickets were only 50 cents. She was very pleased to have lived long enough to see them win the World Series.
During World War II she was a social worker at The Chelsea Naval Hospital. Later in her career Dorothy was the Director of the Alcoholics Unit at Danvers State Hospital and the Interim Director of Social Services until her retirement in 1974.
Following her retirement she and her husband divided their time between Byfield, Florida and Cliff Island, Maine where Charles had built their summer home.
Throughout her life she was a very talented poet, artist and writer. She was a monthly contributor to the "As I See It" column in the Newburyport Daily News for many years.
She is survived by three sons, Bruce Thomson of Montreal Canada, Craig Thomson and his wife Cathy of Portsmouth NH, Keith Thomson and his wife Donna of Georgetown, with whom she made her home and one daughter, Carolyn Casey and her husband Joe of Byfield. Dorothy was also a grandmother to Kristin Casey, Lisa Casey and Jill Thresher and a great grandmother to Sophie Thresher.
According to Dorothy's wishes, services will be private. Burial will be in Ridgewood Cemetery in North Andover.
In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to The Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Kanab, Utah. Her arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
Joseph Paul Camillieri completed his journey on November 17, 2016.
He was born on February 7, 1949 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph D. Camillieri and the late Veronica D. (Whelan) Camillieri. He grew up in Lynnfield, Massachusetts and graduated from Lynnfield High School in 1968. Joseph was self-employed for many years, and lastly worked with his brothers at Sam's Transportation in Georgetown, Massachusetts. Joseph met the love of his life Pamela (Ricker) in 1970. They married in 1975 and had their daughter Kimberly in 1980. From 1986, they made their home in Georgetown, Massachusetts.
Joseph suffered a stroke in 2004, but he never let it slow him down. For twelve years he showed incredible determination and strength, defying all odds against him. He was truly a brave man.
Joseph is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Pamela (Ricker) Camillieri, his daughter Kimberly (Camillieri) Mack, his sister Joanie (Camillieri) Bishop, his brothers and sisters in law, and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be missed every day.
All are welcome to attend his Funeral Mass on Tuesday, November 22nd at 10AM in St. Mary’s Church, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visiting with the family will be held from 4 to 8 on Monday, November 21st in the Conte – Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Joseph may be remembered through donations to The MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
DeFlumere, John G. of Byfield, Ma (formerly of Malden, MA) passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family at the age of 84 on November 25, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.
He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Theresa (Terry), daughters, Marjorie Kissell and son-in-law Robert of Georgetown, Terri Banks and her husband Tom of Peabody, MA and is predeceased by daughter, Donna Marie Guarracino of Lynnfield, MA. He was "Papa" to grandchildren Christina (Kissell) Leavitt of Haverhill, MA, Sarah Kissell of Georgetown, MA, Matthew, John, and Andrew Guarracino of Lynnfield, MA, Ashley and Tommy Banks of Peabody MA. He was also Papa to 5 great-grandchildren, Sarinna, Bobby, Lilly, Rocco and Jimmy.
John was born in Boston, MA on March 10, 1932. He is predeceased by his mother, Rose (Ragucci) Chase and step-father Francis J. Chase of Charlestown, MA. He leaves his brothers, Cosmo Louis DeFlumere and his wife Barbara of Somerville, MA, Alfred Chase and his wife Andrea of Reading, MA, Robert Chase and his wife Kathy of Charlestown, MA, his sister, MaryAnn Chase-Borden and her late husband Dennis Borden of Charlestown, MA and is predeceased by his sister,Emily Jones of Sandown, NH. He also leaves many nieces and nephews.
A Master Electrician by trade, owning his own Company, however, pursuing his dream to teach and earning his BA from Fitchburg State. He was an Electrical Instructor, first at the Malden "Voke" and later moving, with the school, to open the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational H.S. in Wakefield, MA. He retired from teaching after 30 years in 1996.
Retirement didn't slow him down and he dedicated the rest of his life to his one love, his Family. He became known as the "Papa Chauffeur" for his grandchildren taking them to and from school, sports, or just "hanging" around with them. He was also the official Babysitter to all including great-grandchildren, entertaining them with his own creative stories, songs and imaginary adventures.
His devotion to God and Family, his sense of humor and mischievous antics, his wisdom, love and mere presence will forever leave memories in our hearts and a void in our lives.
His Funeral Mass will be held in his memory at St. Mary's Church, 94 Andover St. Georgetown, MA at 11:00am on Friday, Dec. 2nd.
All are welcome to attend. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to The Lahey Clinic Foundation. Contributions in memory of John G. DeFlumere can be made online at for checks, payable to Lahey Clinic Foundation in support of Neurology Movement Disorder Fund and mailed to Philanthropy, Lahey Hospital Medical Center, 41 Mall Rd., Burlington, MA 01805. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
August E. Rettkowski of Byfield, passed away December 7th 2016 at his home with family.
August was born and grew up in Clinton, Iowa, the eldest son of the late August Rettkowski and Ardelle (Carlson) Rettkowski. He attended schools in Clinton. Upon graduating August joined the Marine Corp to serve his country from July 1963 to July 1967.
August worked at Towle silver for many years until its closing, he worked in property management for Andover Management. He also worked at Pine Grove School. His illness forced him to retire but he still maintained many friendships from work.
August served as treasurer for the Byfield Cemetery Co for many years.
August loved working with wood and making toys for his grandchildren, he could look at a picture and duplicate the toy exactly. From cradles to trucks he could create it all. A familiar remark was “Grampa can you fix this” as the grandchildren presented him with a project to take care of, the project was always taken care of with love and patience. He was often called upon by friends and family to come up with solutions to problems and he never refused, he always found the time to help.
His favorite things were exploring Acadia national park, the beach in Florida and fishing. He had many happy memories of fishing with the grandchildren but he loved being the one that caught the biggest fish each time.
August was diagnosed with cancer in year 2000, beginning a series of operations as the cancer spread but through all this he showed courage and determination, never feeling sorry for himself, always bouncing back ready for work, friends would say he’s the toughest man I know”. People with medical issues would often stop in to visit because they could draw their needed support from his example.
August leaves behind his wife Evelyn Noyes, a son, Tory and his wife Neidsha, a Daughter, Tanya Ames and her husband David. Stepchildren Lisa Noyes, Michael Noyes and wife Tracie, Steven Noyes and his wife Holli, and David Noyes and his wife Jennifer.
Many loved grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two brothers, Arthur Rettkowski and his wife Jo, Hank Rettkowski and his wife Theresa,
3 sisters, Kathy Paasch and husband Gene, Diane Tersiner, and Linda Rettkowski, and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, December 12th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 6 in the funeral home. For those who wish, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of August Rettkowski to the Cancer Research fund at Massachusetts General Hospital, gifts can be made online at giving.mass general.org or checks payable to Massachusettts General Hospital and mailed to MGH Development Office 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, Ma. 02114-1101.
Billie M. Wall of 5 Heather Lane, Seabrook, N.H., formerly of Georgetown, MA, passed away in his sleep on December 8, 2016. He was the husband of the late Virginia Wall for 68 years until her passing in 2014. He was born in Sweetwater, OK, on January 15, 1925, on the family farm to his parents Florence and Edward Wall.
He graduated from Shamrock, TX, high school in 1942 and entered the U.S. Navy in January 1943. He served in the American Theater and European-African Theater aboard the USS Gary DER 326, and then in the Pacific Theater until he was discharged in 1946. He was awarded the Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Philippine Liberation Campaign ribbon with one star.
He married Virginia on December 19, 1945. They raised three sons, William, Stephen, and Gregory. He worked for three years in Texas at Southwestern Bell and then for 31 years at A.T. & T in Boston, MA. They moved from Georgetown, MA, to Seabrook, NH, in 1988. He belonged to the American Legion post in Georgetown for over 60 years and was a life member of the VFW. He was a member of St. Elizabeth mission church in Seabrook and previously a member of St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown.
Bill and Virginia loved to travel. For 25 years they went to Florida every winter. They spent a month in Spain and a month in St. Martin in the Caribbean. They visited Hawaii twice, took three cruises to the Caribbean, and traveled to the West Coast of the U.S. four times.
He is survived by his three sons and their wives, William and Jeanette of Ogunquit, Maine; Gregory and Diana of Gales Ferry, CT; Stephen and Erika of Gloucester, MA. He is survived by seven grandchildren; one grandchild Andrew predeceased him in 1999, and seven great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend his Graveside Service with Military Honors on Saturday, December 10th at 2:30PM in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, 150 Mt. Vernon Street, Boxford. At the request of the family, there are no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
Bill’s family says: Bill personified the exemplary qualities of the greatest generation ever—World War II vets. Measure twice, cut once. Waste not, want not. Patience is a virtue. When you borrow your buddy’s car, make sure you return it with a full tank of gas. He taught his children and grandchildren the lessons he lived by. They will pass those lessons on to others. He was proud, patriotic, and independent. He looked out for others. He was a man you could count on.
Robert (Bobby) B. Shaw passed away on December 13, 2016. He was the son of Warren B. and Norma M. (Williamson) Shaw.
As a lifelong resident of Groveland, Bob attended Groveland schools and Pentucket RegionalJr./Sr. High Schools. He also completed a certificate in Lumber Grading at UMass.
Bob was a hard worker from a young age, growing corn and selling it at his farm stand, haying and mowing the Groveland and West Newbury school lawns and town parks with his father. He began his career at the age of 16 as a sawyer at the lumber mill at R.A. Esty & Sons.Over the next 35 years he continued to mill some of the finest standard and custom lawn lumber on the East Coast.
As the owner and Manager of the family farm known as Maple Acre, he continued to cut, bale and distribute hay to area farms.
With his witty jokes and subtle humor, he always brought a smile to his family, friends and anyone who crossed his path.
Bob was dedicated to coaching his son's teams and taught his players to focus not solely on the victories or losses, but the sportsmanship and the fundamentals of the game. He was very proud of his team each season regardless of the record.
He was a third generation drummer performing throughout New England. Also known as "Buzz Saw Shaw",he worked with bands such as Stoney and The House Rockers, Barry Burnham Band, Street Song, Lyndon Johnson Band and Michael Stevens' Band.
Bob had much knowledge of navigation and a love for boating. He volunteered his time to maintain the Pines Boat Ramp each year.
He leaves his two sons, Jason W. of Haverhill, MA and Benjamin R. Shaw of Groveland, Ma, a sister, Marjory and her husband John Burke of Groveland, a sister, Katherine J. Shaw of Groveland, beloved nephews and grand nephews, cousins, Aunts and Uncles.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, December 19th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 in the funeral home.
For those who wish, donations may be made in his memory to the Groveland Fire Fighters Association (GFFA), 181 Main St.,Groveland, MA 01834 or Army Emergency Relief; AER Headquarters, 2530 Crystal Dr., Suite 13161, 13th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202
Robert L. Yeaton died peacefully Monday, in his home with his family by his side. He's gone “Just Beyond the Moon” to meet Anna, his wife of almost sixty years.
Robert (or Bob to many people) was born in Andover, MA on September 28, 1928, to Chester and Marion Yeaton. He has a “Big Sister” Betty, Elizabeth Stainton of Connecticut (and younger siblings), brother Francis Yeaton of Richmond, Maine, Carol Eaton-Fournier, of Amesbury, MA, Linda lark of Pennsylvania, and an older brother, the late Chester Yeaton ,of Connecticut. Bob also has a sister-in-law, Thelma Evans, formerly of Middleton, MA, now residing in Albany, NH.
Bob was a very hard worker and lived a long adventurous life, serving his country in the Korean War, but before shipping out he married his sweetheart, Anna E. Evans on June 16th, 1951. Upon returning home, he held many jobs to support and care for his family. He worked for H.P. Hood Milk, driving the tankers into Boston with a load of milk to be bottled, delivered oil for Dalrymple Oil of Lawrence, he also served on the Auxillary Police Department for Georgetown and the last major job he held was for Western Electric, N. Andover, MA, where he was a security guard for about 30 years. He did many other jobs to bring in extra income -- these were just to name a few.
Robert was a great father, taking his children on many camping trips, putting a big pool in the backyard and as they got older, he'd help them with many home projects, but he was an even better grandfather... He had more time to spend with his grandchildren. He and his wife loved to hop in their motor home and take off to many places. One of his favorites places was Alaska (he has been there two times) and was always trying to figure out a way to get back. He would often take his grandchildren.. He loved to taking them everywhere, from cherry picking in Michigan, to train rides in Pennsylvania, the Thousand Islands in New York or to Maine for a visit with Andre the seal. They will all have many great memories of their Grampa. aka Bumpa and Nana.
He was always there to lend a hand to his neighbors, loaning tools, labor or just some knowledge that he had about cars or many other things.
Robert will be missed by many, from his friends the Boyntons and Durkee families, to his furry ones, You Know, Muffin, Bagheera, Stumpy and Duke the bird.
He will be so deeply missed by his children, sons Robert B. and Scott Yeaton, his two daughters Darlene and husband Stephen Ryan of Bradford, and Heather and her husband Stephen Genett of Lawrence; grandchildren, Dr. Benjamin Ryan of Georgetown, Heather Ryan of Haverhill, Kyle, Austin and Gordon Genett of Lawrence; great grandchildren, Charis, Elijah and Grace Ryan of Georgetown and Katherine.
There will be no callings hours or service at this time. A memorial will be held in the spring. The Family is requesting that in lieu of flowers please make a donation in Robert's memory to the MSPCA of Methuen, to a local Veterans group or just go do something fun with your family to celebrate him. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
Patricia W. (Watson) Farraher, 79, of Byfield, MA. passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2016 at the Rockingham County Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Brentwood, NH. Patricia was born in Georgetown, MA. on April 2, 1937 to the late Karl and Ora (Jolicoeur) Watson. Pat worked for several years at Western Electric in Andover as well as Murray's Stationary in Medford before finishing her career at Macy's. Pat's greatest passion was being in the company of her family.
Patricia was the beloved wife of the late John Salter, Sr. and the late Matthew Farraher. She is survived by her son, John Salter, Jr. and wife Diane, her Grandson, Jared Salter and wife Lindsay, her great-granddaughter, Aubrey Salter and her siblings, Elizabeth Watson, Kay Martel and husband Martin, Jo-Ann Chapman and husband Bob, her sister-in-laws, Ann Watson and Deborah Watson as well as many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. Patricia was predeceased by her daughter, Virginia Salter and her brothers, Edward and Richard.
Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Monday, December 26th at 6pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Visitation will be held prior to her service from 4 to 6 in the funeral home. Interment in South Byfield Cemetery will be in the Spring. For those who wish, Patricia may be remembered through donations to RCNH-EFFORTS, 117 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833-6624.
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Laurent Richard Palardy, known as Rick to friends and family, was born on July 11, 1950 in Peabody, Massachusetts. He is predeceased by his parents, Laurent and Marie Palardy, who had moved from Salem to Georgetown each summer, where the family became full time town residents in 1960.
Mr. Palardy attended Salem and Georgetown Public Schools and Haverhill Trade School. He was a sheet metal fabricator for many years and upon retirement from Compugraphic in Wilmington he began his woodworking shop called Wooden Toy and Gift. Rick became well known for cutting commemorative plaques for public service and military personnel, in addition to his original wooden ornaments. Rick also used his woodworking talents to create a permanent home for Georgetown’s Boston Post Cane, now on display in Georgetown’s Town Hall.
Rick was known for his forty years of membership in the Erie Fire Association #4. He was a volunteer first responder and call firefighter for more than twenty years, during which time he served as a member of Erie’s Standing Committee and as Company Steward. He achieved the ranks of lieutenant and captain, conducted training and drills for the volunteer fire company. He was the Vice President of Erie 4 Association, and was one of the founding members of the Friends of Erie 4. He was often a greeter at each fundraising supper held at the fire house.
In a cooperative partnership with members of the Georgetown Fire Department at the Public Safety Building, Rick for several years was an adviser to Explorer Post 81. He was also active in the Georgetown Athletic Association for two decades as an assistant soccer coach. He was a life member of the Georgetown Historical Society. Rick was an active, go-to guy for the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library.
Mr. Palardy died suddenly on December 25th, 2016 and will be remembered for his patience, kindness, generosity and community spirit. He leaves his wife, Terry Crawford Palardy, a son Robert Laurent Palardy and his wife Heather Fuller Palardy, and a daughter Patricia Lee Theriault of Maine. He also leaves two grandchildren, Zoe Quick and Tristan Quick also of Maine, and a large extended family.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Rick's Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 31st at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 3 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Rick may be remembered through donations to the Erie Fire Association, #4,Inc. 474 North Street, P.O. Box 133, Georgetown, MA. 01833.
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T. Louis, “Bud” Hamelin, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 27, at the Baker Katz Nursing Facility.
Bud was born January 21, 1924, in Georgetown to Karl and Elsie (Rockwood) Hamelin. He was husband to the late Florence (Mello) Hamelin, with whom he celebrated over 62 years of marriage. He is survived by his son Thomas and his wife Jill (Hunkins) Hamelin, grandchildren Travis and his wife Aimee (Cole) Hamelin, Jacob Hamelin, Jameson Hamelin and Tricia Hamelin, and great-granddaughter Sophia Grace Cassille.
He graduated from Perley High School in Georgetown and Wentworth Institute of Technology, Boston and served in the U.S. Navy in the Asiatic/Pacific Theatre during WWII as a radioman. Bud retired from Harris Graphics Corporation as New England/Eastern Canadian sales manager. He was a Trustee and former President/Chairman for the Georgetown Savings Bank, a member of the First Congregational Church, and a former Boy Scout Assistant Scout Master. He also served on the Finance and Advisory Committees for the town of Georgetown, a trustee of the Harmony Cemetery, a trustee of the Perley Free School Fund, a Charter President and “Life Member” of the Georgetown Kiwanis Club, a member of the Book Binder Guild of New England, the Boston Club of Printing House Craftsmen, and the Maine Graphics Arts Association.
Bud also leaves a brother, Donald and his wife Jean, sisters-in-laws Margaret Phillips and her husband Frank, Susan Mello wife of the late J. Barry Mello and Nancy Mello wife of the late Joseph Mello and several nieces and nephews, he was brother to the late Marion (Hamelin) Tapin. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. The family gives thanks to the CNAs who helped Bud over the years and the staff of Baker Katz for caring and loving Bud in his last years and especially for being supportive to the family in his last days.
As per Bud’s request there will be no visiting hours and burial will be private. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 21 st at the First Congregational Church, 7 Andover Street, Georgetown, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Georgetown Kiwanis Club, PO Box 5, Georgetown, MA 01833 or First Congregational Church PO Box 200, Georgetown, MA 01833.
Lewis Asa Pingree passed away peacefully on December 28, 2016, at Riverwoods, a Life Care Community in Exeter, NH where he had lived for 21 years.
Lew was born to Calvin and Olive (Harriman) Pingree on March 2, 1914 in Georgetown, Massachusetts. He married Gertrude Graham on July 22, 1937. They raised their five children in Georgetown. Lew studied engineering at Tufts University where he also played varsity baseball. After college, Lew spent most of his working career as an accountant at General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts. He was an active civil servant and leader in his hometown of Georgetown. A longstanding member of the Charles C. Dame Masonic Temple, he also shared his expertise at the levels of member, trustee, and treasurer at the Georgetown Savings Bank, Harmony Cemetery, and the town’s Building Needs Committee. For twenty seven years, he was a member of the Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department. He was a longtime member of the Georgetown Congregational Church. He particularly enjoyed singing in the choir and treasured a memory from later in life when his youngest child (daughter Mary) accompanied him in singing The Lord’s Prayer from the choir. Lew enjoyed listening to classical music on his radio throughout his life. Lew was a talented, versatile athlete who excelled in baseball, one of the few organized sports available to him as a youth. As captain of the Perley High School team, he started at shortstop and was the leading hitter. He continued as a standout varsity player at Tufts, and gained fame as one of the stars for Georgetown in the popular and talented semi-pro leagues of the late 1930's and through the early 50's, and was the league MVP for two successive years. After a brief retirement, he returned to baseball at an age well into his forties to play on the Northeast League's championship Georgetown team with several of his sons and nephews. After baseball, Lew stayed busy in retirement playing tennis into his eighties. He was an avid Boston TV sports fan (a passion he shared with his sons) and followed his favorite teams throughout his life. Lew remained physically active in retirement, though he viewed his family woodlot and garden as “work to be done” rather than simple hobbies. He was an accomplished woodworker with a shop in their house where he crafted small wooden furniture pieces to give away to family and friends. Of all of his accomplishments, Lew was possibly most proud of achieving the status of Eagle Scout. He stayed involved with scouts as the troop commissioner for many years. Through his parenting style, he imparted his scouting knowledge and skills to his children taking them hiking, mountain climbing and on family camping trips. He had high expectations of his family encouraging them to work hard and live their lives with a sense of duty and pride. He will be lovingly remembered as a wise and thrifty man of simple needs and thoughtful deeds.
He is survived by son Dr. William L. Pingree and Irina Combs of Portsmouth, NH; son Dr. Richard G. Pingree and wife Patty of Boston, MA; son Donald L. Pingree and wife Colleen of Northwood, NH; daughter-in-law Beth Pingree of Dover, NH; son-in-law Dr. Greg Keating of Silver Springs, Maryland; 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Gertrude in 2004, by their son David in 2015, by their daughter Mary in 2015, older brother Nelson in 2008 and a younger brother Calvin who died as a child. A private gathering will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.
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Marcia S. (Knowlton) Rogers, 97, a lifelong resident of Byfield, MA.passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill.
Marcia was born in Wenham, MA to the late Kelton and Mildred (Whiting) Knowlton. Marcia worked for many years in the printing department of the Lawrence Eagle Tribune and the Newburyport News. During her spare time, Marcia enjoyed knitting, crocheting, painting and spoiling her dogs, especially Sandy. She was an avid reader and although she lost her eyesight, she enjoyed listening to audio books. Marcia was also a member of the Georgetown Eastern Star.
Marcia was the beloved wife to the late Leslie O. Rogers with whom she shared over 71 years of marriage, and is survived by her children, Arline Martin and her husband Jeno of Haverhill and Ronald Rogers and his partner Sharon Holmes of Byfield, her grandchildren, Stephen LaMarca, Kimberly Hosford, Sonya Colson, Melanie Farewell and Ronald Rogers, Jr. as well as her 15 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great grandchildren
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Wednesday, January 4th at 12 Noon in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation will be held prior to her service from 11 to noon in the funeral home. For those who wish, Marcia may be remembered through donations to the Byfield Fire Department, 44 Central Street, Byfield, MA 01922-1528.
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Henry Joseph Wladkowski, Sr., 98, of Boxford, passed away peacefully at the Nevins Rehabilitation Center after a short illness. Born in Chelsea, he grew up in Saugus. He was a graduate of Saugus High in 1937 and was captain of the football team his senior year. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, successfully completed the Officer Candidate Training Course and served as a Captain in the European Theater during World War II. Upon conclusion of his military service, he began his second career lobster fishing and was a charter member of the Atlantic Lobsterman’s Co-operative. During this time he met and married Laura Bogel, his wife of 56 years who preceded him in death. After starting his family he became co-owner of the Crystal Café in Lynn. Upon retirement, he and Laura would travel to visit their children and grandchildren and friends. In 2009, at the age of 91 he fulfilled a lifelong dream to tour Poland. He enjoyed many learning opportunities and hobbies including; gardening, woodworking, mathematics, fishing, meat cutting, writing, repairing boats, building lobster traps, and instructing chair canning classes at several area senior centers. He was an avid sports enthusiast enjoying hunting in his younger years, then playing ice hockey and skating on local ponds, lakes and rinks until he hung up his skates at 78. He was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the Benevolent Order of Elks and Veterans of Foreign Wars, and charter member of the WWII Memorial in Washington D.C. and was able to attend the dedication of the WW II Memorial in 2004.
He is predeceased by his parents John and Martha (Markowski) Wladkowski; brothers Joseph, Charles, Stanley, Edward, Frank, and sister Theresa. He leaves a son Henry Wladkowski and his wife Mary of Anchorage, AK, daughters Julie Zolla and her husband Robert of Londonderry, NH, and Joan Vaughn and her husband Andrew of Rochester, MN, and his six grandchildren, Henry, Kristina Wladkowski, Robert, Johnathan Zolla, and Ian, Laura Vaughn.
His funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street Georgetown followed by burial in the Village Cemetery, Boxford. Visiting hours are on Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, Development Office, 280 Merrimack Street, Suite 400, Lawrence, MA 01843.
George Lane Murphy, 79 of West Boxford, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Dorchester, MA to Edward and Nora Murphy. At the young age of 18 years old he joined the navy reserves and was an active member for 8 years. While an active reservist he attended Tufts University and graduated with a mechanical engineering degree in 1960. Upon graduation George began his engineering career at AVCO Aerospace where he met his wife of 50 years, Linda Robertson Murphy. He went on to work for Honeywell/Loral/BAE Systems for 30 years as a manager in their optical field. Some of the projects that his family was most proud of him for was his participation on the Star Wars Defense Program and the nose cone for the Space Shuttle’s re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere.
George was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Groveland where he was a CCD teacher and director of the youth choir for many years. He was also a supporter of Windrush Farm, therapeutic riding center in Boxford.
George’s love of the equestrian sport lead to his involvement and leadership in 3-Day Eventing in New England. The highlight of which was his 30+ year participation as the director of Groton House Farm Horse Trials, an internationally renowned event, popular with competitors all over the United States and beyond. During this period he built and established his own indoor riding facility on his Boxford property and named it Mast Hill Farm, where his daughter Beth Murphy, a 3 star event rider is the trainer.
George leaves his wife, Linda, sister, Margaret Hart of Braintree , daughter, Beth and fiancé Chris Cataldo of North Andover, son Lane and wife Jill and beloved grandsons, Chase and Jake of Wellesley.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Wednesday, January 11th at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, West Boxford. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
George W. Hatch of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017 with his loving family at his side.
George, known as Bill to his many friends, was born on September 8, 1931 to Ward and Alice Hatch of Penobscot, Maine. George spent his childhood in Penobscot until enlisting in the United States Army. Upon his discharge as a Staff Sgt., he met Alma Elaine Danielson of Groveland, whom he wed in 1956. Their celebration of marriage began at St. James Episcopal Church in Groveland where they are lifelong parishioners and loved by all. They settled in Georgetown, building a life of friendships and memories. George and Elaine have also enjoyed life together as members of the West Boxford Grange where George once held the position of Master. George and Elaine celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 12, 2016 with many members of the large family in attendance. George was a kind and gentle man who was a lover of hugs as well as a hard worker. He worked tirelessly to make sure the children they had were well cared for. The Sunday rides in the station wagon were a family favorite. His sense of humor would always keep people laughing. George loved family time as well as his annual hunting trips to Maine where many a story was told. For many years George enjoyed growing vegetables in his garden often sharing his crops with neighbors. George spent numerous years as a truck driver for Line Lumber, Nutmeg Bakers Supply and Rothstein Corporation. He also drove a taxi in Boston. He spent his retirement years cleaning the Georgetown Police Station and the Town Hall where Elaine worked for over 40 years. George also gave many years of service to the Town of Georgetown as a volunteer firefighter.
George leaves his wife, Alma Elaine Danielson, son, Donald Steig and his wife Cathy of Scarborough, ME, son, Niles Hatch and his wife Kathy of Georgetown, daughter, Charlene Case and her husband John of Pittsfield, NH, son, Kendall Hatch and loving companion Deborah Bentley of Sumter, SC, son, Scott Hatch and his wife Kathy of Bradford, MA and daughter, Susan Garneau of Kensington, NH. He also leaves his sister, Marion Coombs and her husband Urban of Sanford, ME, brother, Kendall Hatch of Blue Hill, ME and his sister Elaine Peebles of Shreveport, LA. He is survived by his 10 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brothers Hazen Hatch, Clifton Hatch, and Robert Hatch.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, January 14th at 11AM in St. James Episcopal Church, 121 Washington Street, Groveland. Interment will be private. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, George may be remembered through donations to St. James Episcopal Church, 121 Washington Street, Groveland, MA. 01834. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
David E. Stewart, 81, of Georgetown passed away due to complications of pneumonia on January 7, 2017 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, MA. Dave was born on Nov. 19, 1935 in Fulton, NY, son of the late Edgar and Viola M. (Kiener) Stewart. He served in the United States Navy as a Radio Operator and Morse Code Specialist during the Korean Conflict and later worked for Xerox Corp. for 33 years as a Senior Field Technician. Dave was a member and past president of the Georgetown Jaycee Club and the Georgetown Kiwanis Club. He especially loved his involvement with the well known Annual Georgetown Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast. He was an avid golfer and a member of the original Georgetown Club and a current member of the Black Swan where he worked as a golf ranger.
Dave was predeceased by his son, Douglas E. Stewart and by his siblings; Shirley Conan and Morgan Stewart. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Melzard) Stewart of Georgetown; children Mark D. Stewart and wife, Donna, of Shelton, CT, Daniel A. Stewart and wife, Stephanie, of Groveland, MA, and Cynthia S. Kennedy and husband, Kevin, of Manassas, VA, as well as grandchildren; Colleen, Sean, Brendan, Sarah, Madison, Jack, Patrick, David, Victoria, Ryan, Samantha and Mark and nieces Nola Poole and Susan Perry.
Family and friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM at the Conte – Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA 01833. A funeral service will be on Thursday 11 AM at the First Congregational Church of Georgetown.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund of the First Congregational Church, 7 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.
William A. Wood, age 90, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017, after a long life of love, family, friends, and service to community and country. He was born February 18, 1926, in Moncton, New Brunswick, to Amy (Little) Wood and Frank Wood. He leaves behind two sisters, Thelma Steeves, and Nancy Johnson with husband Edgar Johnson, along with one brother, Allie Wood with wife Joyce Wood. Bill was predeceased by four brothers: Leslie, Lorne, Chesley and Roy Wood.
Bill was as proud of his Canadian heritage as he was his United States citizenship. He married his wife Mary (Shortall) Wood in 1954. Although they moved to Rowley, where they raised a family and have remained since that time, they maintained a homestead in Canada. Both homes provided rest, respite, and recreation to all and served as the gathering place for many a happy reunion. Bill owned a business in Ipswich, MA, worked as a Police Officer in Rowley, MA, and worked for the Essex County Sheriff's Department. He was gentle enough to bring home an abandoned kitten, and yet strong enough to carry many a heavy load. He was a very good man.
Bill and Mary have one son and three daughters: Gary Wood and his wife Kathy (Walsh) of Kensington, NH, Ann Wood of North Andover, MA, Kathy Lee and her husband David of Byfield, MA, and Linda Rock and her husband Peter of Byfield. Grandchildren include Daniel Lee, with wife Jenni and daughter Ava, of Greenwich, CT, Peter Rock Jr., of Somerville, MA, Kelsey Rock of South Boston, MA, Gary Wood Jr. of Tuftonboro, NH, Emily Wood, of Peabody, MA, and Patrick Wood, of Kensington, NH. He will also be missed by nieces, nephews, and many life long friends in the U.S. and Canada.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Saturday, January 21st at 10AM in St. Mary's Parish, 202 Main Street, Rowley. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Main Street Cemetery, Rowley. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Bill may be remembered through donations to St. Mary's Parish, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA 01833. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
Leonard M. Morrione, 72, of Windham, NH died Monday, January 16, 2017 at St Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton, MA. Mr. Morrione was born in Lynn, MA and was raised and educated in Everett, MA. He was a devoted family man and resided in Windham, NH for 45 years. Mr. Morrione worked many years in the software field, was in the National Reserves and also worked 15 years in the school system. He enjoyed traveling and going out to dinner with his wife, however, his number one love was watching old westerns.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana (Serino) Morrione of Windham, NH and formerly of Revere, MA with whom he shared over 48 years of marriage. He is also survived by his daughters, Tammie Morrione of Windham, NH. and Jodie Fassi and her husband Charles of Goffstown, NH., his two granddaughters, Jessica and Janelle as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews. Mr. Morrione was predeceased by his daughter, Lennie Morrione.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Monday, January 23rd at 10AM in St. Matthew's Parish, 2 Searles Road, Windham, NH. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Cemetery on the Plain, Windham, NH. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 2 to 7 in The Carrier Family Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH. For those who wish, Lenny may be remembered through donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 114 Perimeter Road, Nashua, NH. 03063. For funeral home directions or to send a message of condolence to the family, please visit
Kathleen M. (Cheney) Ploss, 68, Died January 18, 2017 in Georgetown Ma. Born in Saugus Ma, May 24, 1948 to the late Richard Ploss and the late Gertrude Glynn. Graduating from Lynn Classical in 1966.
Kathy moved to Georgetown in 1967 when she met and married Jim Cheney. She worked for many years at Anna Jacques Hospital and previously at St. Marys rectory along with her mother-in-law Jeannette Cheney. She enjoyed the outdoors, walks, Indian heritage, birds, wolves, friends and a good book.
Kathy was predeceased by her parents, with who she was very close, her former husband, James R. Cheney and her son, James (Tiger) Cheney and survived by her Daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly A. and Chris Hayes, 5 grandchildren, Jon, Amelia, Emily, Montana and Dylan, 2 great grandchildren, Paxton and Evelyn, 3 sisters, Debbie, Susan and Joy and her much loved cat, Mary.
At the request of the family, Kathleen's services will be private. For those who wish, Kathleen may be remembered through a donation of your choice. For additional information please visit,
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown
Marion E. (Morse) (Mucha) Harding died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on February 9th, at the age of 82.
Born on January 11, 1935 in Georgetown, MA to the late Fred and Grace (Johnson) Morse, Marion was the youngest of 13 siblings. She was predeceased by Russell Morse, Lewis James Morse, Ruth Bateman, Barbara Flynn, Donald Morse, Erma Parent, Malcolm Morse, Janice Sabatino, Frank Morse, Doris Gurley, Blanche Morse, and Norma Morse.
Marion graduated from Perley High School and lived in Georgetown for over 50 years before moving to Plaistow, NH, where she resided with her daughter. She was a nanny for many families and was a talented cake decorator. Marion will be remembered for her honesty, generosity and wit.
Marion was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Harding. She leaves behind scores of happy memories and an adoring family including her daughters, Corinne (Mucha) and her husband Brian Cobb of Atkinson, NH, Pamela (Mucha) and her husband James Flynn of Plaistow, NH and son Stephen Mucha and his wife Lisa of Barre, VT. She was predeceased by her former husbands, Charles Brown and Paul Mucha.
Adoringly known as Mimi, Marion was a wonderful caregiver for her 7 grandchildren. Brianne and Jarred Cobb, Jimmy and Katy Flynn, and Jamie, Jordan and Jacob Mucha will miss her cookies, fudge, homemade candy and pies during the holidays. At her happiest with a baby in her arms, Mimi leaves behind 7 great-grandchildren; Henry, Charlotte, Maggie and Sam Loughman, Ellis Cobb, Bennett Flynn, and Richie Lyons. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Wednesday, February 15th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7 in the funeral home. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Patricia A. Durkee, 69, beloved daughter and sister, passed away on Tuesday February 28, 2017 at home. She was born on April 24, 1947 in Peabody, MA, the daughter of Charlotte F. (Clements) Durkee and the late Harland E. Durkee.
Patty graduated from Georgetown High School in 1965. She then attended Lynn Burdette College with an associate degree. After college she became a medical secretary. She worked at Center Pharmacy in Georgetown for many years and worked at Bay Bank in Andover where she was a Branch manager.
Patty lived in Georgetown most of her life and was very committed to serving her community. She helped plan and organize The Georgetown's Summer Concert Series, held at American Legion Park, she was also a member of the Red hat society, enjoyed reading and teaching line dancing at the Boxford Council on aging. She enjoyed spoiling her younger nieces and nephews with love and gifts.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by seven brothers and sisters, Robert Durkee and his wife Janice Moore of Gloucester, Cheryl Muise and her husband Clifford of Windham, NH, Mark Durkee and his wife Cheryl of E. Kingston, NH, David Durkee and his wife Paula, Cathie Southwick and her husband Craig, Peter Durkee and wife Lisa all from Georgetown and Michael Durkee and wife Pam of Rowley. She was predeceased by her brother John Durkee.
Patty loved her nieces and nephews: Caryn Gilchrist, Tammy Courville, Ryan Durkee, Candace Basham, Caitlyn Durkee, Becky, Robert and Stephen Southwick. Cameron, Cayla and Connor Durkee, Melissa Keefe and Megan Dunn and several great nieces, nephews, aunts and uncle and cousins.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Tuesday, March 7th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Calling Hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 8 in the funeral home. For those who wish, In lieu of flowers a memorial donation in her name may be made to: Boxford Council on Aging, 4 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA. 01921 For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Lona St. Cyr Abare, 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She lost a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Over the last several years she moved from her home in Boxford, MA to Haverhill Crossings in Haverhill, MA.
Lona was born January 13, 1934 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the daughter of Leo & Alliette (Plourde) St. Cyr. Lona graduated from St. Jean de Baptist in West Lynn, Massachusetts in 1952. Later, she graduated from Salem Teacher’s College in 1956, receiving a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Lona was married to Jack Abare, her beloved husband of 60 years on August 11, 1956 in Lynn, Massachusetts at St. Jean de Baptist Church.
Lona taught at Northfield High School in Northfield, Vermont from 1956 to 1957. In addition, Lona owned and managed an upscale hair salon in Topsfield, Massachusetts in the 1980s.
Lona will be remembered as a faithful and altruistic person. Lona will also be remembered as a person that gave considerable time and energy to helping people less fortunate. As a religious person, Lona contributed significant time to teaching CCD to children. In addition, Lona was active at St. Mary’s Church in Georgetown, Massachusetts for many years. Some of her interests included rearing Arabian horses, cooking, gardening, and swimming. As a person who was avid at raising horses, Lona became a member of the 4-H club in Boxford, Massachusetts. Some of her gardening, and horse rearing occurred at her beloved farm, Sugar Hill Farm in Northfield, Vermont. She was a true partner to her husband Jack in hosting & sponsoring parties for his alma mater Norwich University. The partnership of Jack and Lona continues to be well known in the Norwich University Community for its dedicated philanthropy.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Abare of Salem, NH, her son, John Abare and his wife Denita of Reno, NV, her son Paul Abare of Northfield, VT, her son David Abare and his wife Kimberly of Salem, NH, and her son Mark Abare of Haverhill, MA. She also leaves behind her brother Robert St. Cyr of Milford, NH, her brother Normand St. Cyr of Danvers, MA, her brother Richard St. Cyr of Manchester, NH, and her sister Rita Surette of Reading, MA. In addition, Lona leaves behind 7 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren. The 7 grandchildren include Samantha Austin, Tabitha Smith, Vanessa Abare, Rachel Abare, James P. Abare, David Abare, and Garrett Abare. The 4 great grandchildren include, Mika Austin, Kelton Austin, Lennox Delano, and Nickolas Delano.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Monday, March 13th at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, Andover Street, Georgetown. Interment will be held at the Norwich University Cemetery, Northfield, VT. at a later date. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Lona may be remembered through donations to The Alzheimers Research Foundation, 3152 Little Road, Suite 146, Trinity, FL. 34655 or www.alzheimersresearchfoundation.com.
For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Margaret L. Phillips, 87, of Georgetown, MA, passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salem, MA. to Manuel and Ethel (Bonvie) Mello, she attended the Aaron Wood Elementary School in Boxford, MA. and graduated from what was then Georgetown's Perley High School. She entered nurse's training at Beverly Hospital, graduating as a Registered Nurse in 1950. Known as " Peggy " to her friends and family, she worked at Georgetown's historical Baldpate Hospital before becoming the school nurse working at the Georgetown Perley Elementary School, the Pennbrook Middle School and the Georgetown High School until her retirement in 1995. Peggy traveled throughout the country with her husband Frank seeing many notable landmarks, parks, gardens and museums. She also vacationed in Hawaii, Aruba and Switzerland. She enjoyed annual trips to Florida, walking the beach with Frank and the many friends she had made there. Peggy was a beloved Georgetown institution. Though small in stature, she was gargantuan in kindness, helpfulness, sincerity and generosity. Her nurse's office at school was always a welcoming haven for all, not only for medical attention but for listening and providing comfort in times of need. For decades Peg opened her home to the schools staff for enjoyable and memorable after school gatherings and meetings. Being a good sport when she was the "victim" of a joke or prank, Peggy's response was always a beautiful smile and distinctive laughter. It's no wonder she has known devotion and love for many years from her many friends. She will be greatly missed. Her hobbies were taking pictures, collecting teddy bears, needlepoint and knitting.
Peggy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Frank E. Phillips and her 3 sons, Mark, Denis and Brent as well as her 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are kindly invited to Calling Hours on Monday, March 27th from 4 to 7 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Her Graveside Service will be held the following Wednesday, April 5th at 11AM in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Edward Blouin, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2017 after a valiant battle with cancer He was 54 years old. Ed was born December 16, 1962 in Newburyport, Ma. to the late Aime J. Blouin, Jr. and Janis (Baker) Blouin. His arrival brought much delight to his parents, and they remained very close throughout his life.
Ed grew up in Georgetown where he attended Georgetown High School, graduating in 1980. He matriculated to Paul Smith’s College, where he developed his passion for the cooking and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Culinary Arts. Ed completed his education at Merrimack College where he earned a BA in English and where he met a fellow student, Rosemary Low. They married in 1992 and settled in Newburyport to raise a family. In 2006, after many years of working as a chef for others, Ed and Rosemary realized their dream and took ownership of Ron Jillian’s Italian Bar & Grill in Hampton, NH. Together they worked at building the business. It expanded in 2011, and they relocated with the purchase of a former bank building in town. Ed enjoyed business ownership and found the friendship with both their employees and customers very gratifying. Ed was a hardworking man of great integrity with a wonderful sense of humor. He was a patient listener, delighting in a dry, subtle one-liner to make any moment lighter. He made lifelong friends from his school years, and his engaging personality continued to bring him many new friends throughout his life.
Ed is survived by his mother, Janis (Baker) Blouin, wife Rosemary (Low) Blouin, sons Jaime and Henry Blouin, as well as uncle Richard Baker and his wife Joanne (Girard) Baker, as well as cousins, in-law siblings and many nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend Ed's Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 5th at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, Andover Street, Georgetown. Visiting with the family will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For those who wish, Ed may be remembered through donations to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Center/Oncology, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114 or Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA 02215. A scholarship fund will be set up for aspiring culinary arts students.
For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Charlotte F. Durkee, 89, a longtime resident of Georgetown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 5, at Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, MA, after a short illness. She was born on May 24, 1927 in Lynn, MA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Edith (Robichaud) Clements and wife of the late Harland E. Durkee. She was a member of the VFW Posts in Ipswich and Georgetown, the Georgetown Fire Dept Women’s Auxiliary, and member of the Red Hat Society. She was an active member of the Boxford Council on Aging, where she participated in all council activities, particularly fond of line dancing. She worked at United Foam Plastics in Georgetown for many years. Her hobbies included: knitting, sewing and fine needle point, which she continued to do even after becoming legally blind. She was always happiest when she was outside working in her rock garden.
She is survived by her five sons and two daughters: Robert Durkee and his wife Janice Moore of Gloucester; Cheryl Muise and her husband Clifford of Windham, NH; Mark Durkee and his wife Cheryl of East Kingston, NH; David Durkee and his wife Paula of Georgetown; Cathie Southwick and her husband Craig of Georgetown; Michael and his wife Pam of Rowley; and Peter and his wife Lisa of Georgetown. In addition, she had 13 grandchildren: Caryn Gilchrist, Tammy Courville, Ryan Durkee, Candace Basham, Caitlyn Durkee, Becky, Robert, and Stephen Southwick, Cameron, Cayla, and Connor Durkee, Melissa Keefe and Megan Dunn. She also had 5 great grandchildren: Ashley Rawson, Jack and Emily Courville, Katie and Russell Keefe. In addition to her 7 children, she was survived by her 5 siblings, one brother and four sisters: Doris Banks of Ipswich, Ruth Rawson of Rowley, Lorraine Clements of Ipswich, David Clements of Ipswich, and Rosemarie Whynott of Gloucester. She was predeceased by a daughter Patty Durkee and son John Durkee of Georgetown, as well as a brother Roland Clements of Ipswich.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Monday April 10 at 10 am in the Conte - Glamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Burial will follow at Cowles Memorial Cemetery, 29 Town Farm Road, Ipswich, MA. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, April 9 from 2 to 5 pm in the funeral home. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers, a memorial donation in her name may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave, Haverhill, MA 01830. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Nicholas J. Costa, 69, of Groveland, after a long and courageous battle with cancer passed away peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Saturday, April 8, 2017. Nick was born in Boston to the late Nicholas and Ingrid (Joukainen) Costa. He grew up in W. Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School and North Shore Community College.
Nick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Viet Nam. He spent 30 years employed at G.E. in Lynn, until his retirement in 2004. He enjoyed spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle and camping.
Nick is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Barbara H. (Penny) Costa of Groveland and his children, Nicholas R. Costa and Holly A. Maguire and his 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Chris, Jada, Josie, Jordan and Nicky. He is also survived by his siblings, Marilyn Purcell and her husband Tom, Ken Costa and his wife Betsy and Gary Costa and his companion Debbie Jones.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his calling hours on Wednesday from 4 to 8 at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, April 13th at 11AM in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Nick played the trumpet for over 60 years and shared his love for music with those around him. In lieu of flowers, Nick may be remembered through donations to the Pentucket Music Boosters, P.O. Box 23, West Newbury, MA. 01985. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Thomas M. Burns, 85, of Byfield, died Wednesday, April 19, 2017 after a short illness. He was the husband of the late Shirley A. Burns, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Tom was born in Lynn on April 27, 1931 and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1949. He was the son of the late Alice S. Kasprowicz and Thomas M. Burns Sr. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Tom was employed at the General Electric Company in Lynn as a welder for many years until he retired in 1995. He lived in Lynn until moving to Peabody, where he and Shirley raised their children. Playing poker with his friends, watching football, especially the Patriots, and lunch at the Clambox in Ipswich were his favorite activities. He resided in Byfield for the last 22 years and was a member of St. Mary’s Parish in Georgetown.
Tom leaves 2 brothers, Robert F. Burns of Lynn and Brian A. Burns and his wife Nancy of South Dennis, son, Tom and his wife Marlene of Byfield, son, Scott and his wife Annemarie of Peabody, daughter, Kristin of Andover, and son, Craig and his wife Jill of North Andover. He was the loving grandfather of Brian, Alison, Matthew, Tommy, James and Jacob Burns. He enjoyed being a part of their lives and was always present at their many activities as they grew up.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Wednesday, April 26th at 11AM in St. Mary's Parish, Andover Street, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Visiting with the family will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those wish, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Rosie's Place Shelter, Attn: Donations, 889 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02118 or the Kaplan Family Hospice House (Care Dimensions) 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Patricia (Tracy) Ayers, 78, of Georgetown, MA, passed away April 26, 2017 after a six-year courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the beloved wife of Paul B. Ayers, to whom she had been married for 59 years. She was the beloved mother of Deborah Ayers, her best friend, of Methuen, beloved mother of Brenda Ayers Hajec and beloved grandmother to Lauren Hajec and Alexander Hajec, of Bradford; beloved mother of David and Catherine Ayers and beloved grandmother to Sophie Ayers, Jack Ayers and David Ayers, of Brewster, MA; beloved mother-in-law to Paul Hajec of Haverhill, MA. She is also survived by many other family members who loved her dearly: her sister, Sandra Drew and Lloyd Drew of Nashua, NH; brother John Tracy and sister-in-law Thelma Tracy of Weare, NH; cousins Bob and Nancy Corriveau of Peabody, MA and many nieces and nephews. Patricia was born in 1938 and grew up in Lynn, MA. She graduated from Lynn English High School in 1956, married Paul Ayers in 1958, and lived in Beverly before moving to Georgetown in 1972. In earlier years, she worked at the Boston Army Base, and in later years, at Perley Elementary School in Georgetown, Bradford Pharmacy and Parkway Pharmacy in Haverhill. Patricia was the center of her loving family, making her home open and welcoming to all. She enjoyed cooking for the holidays, taking care of her many pairs of cats over the years, growing flowers and vegetables and walking miles around her Georgetown neighborhood. She was loved and gave love and will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Monday, May 1st at 1PM in the Conte – Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visiting with the family will be held on Sunday from 4 to 7 in the funeral home. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Robert F. Goodwin of Georgetown, a retired chemist, died Friday, May 12. He was 90.
Mr. Goodwin was born in St. Petersburg, Fla., and raised in Waterville, Maine. He graduated from Waterville High in 1944 and was the manager of the boys' basketball team that won the New England title that year.
After serving in the Navy, he earned a degree from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1951. He worked for years around New England as a research and design chemist, primarily at Foss Manufacturing Co. in Haverhill and Hampton, N.H.
Mr. Goodwin enjoyed golf, reading, music, his summer camp in Maine, barbecuing, and the Red Sox. He was a parishioner at St. Mary's, coached Little League baseball, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
He was also a proud member of "The Bobs", the group of men, all named Bob, who did much work on community projects. Mr. Goodwin put in hundreds of hours at Camp Denison during his retirement, including work on a trail that was named in his honor.
He was married for many years to the late Mary (Cugini) Goodwin and leaves three sons, Peter G. of Boxford, Paul D. and his wife Nancy of Greenville, R.I., and Thomas M. and his wife Diane of Newburyport, and a daughter, Ann Marie Paradiso and her husband James of Georgetown. He was also loving grandfather to Conner, Andrew, Tanner, and Cole.
Family and friends are kindly invited to share in his Funeral Mass on Thursday, May 18th at 11AM in St. Mary's Church, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling Hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
EDWARD RICHARD FITZGIBBONS, of 6 Birchwood Terrace, Groveland MA 01834, died Monday May 22, 2017, at home in the care of Hospice and his family, after a short illness at 94 years of age. Ed was born February 28, 1923 in Ft. Johnson NY, to the late Joseph Fitzgibbons and Frances (Spanfelner) Fitzgibbons. He formally lived in Schenectady NY for 5 years, then Vestal NY for 13 years, followed by Boxford MA for 46 years. His last years were spent with his son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Diane Fitzgibbons of Groveland. Ed grew up in Amsterdam NY and attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, graduating Valedictorian of his high school class. He attended Bentley College in Boston for one year before being drafted into the Army during WWII. After boot camp, the army sent him to Texas A&M for a semester studying engineering, before shipping him out to the European Theatre as a mortar man. He earned the Purple Heart. Upon discharge on April Fool’s Day 1946, he made immediate plans to marry the love of his life. That fall he returned to Bentley with his bride and finished his second year earning his Associate’s Degree in Accounting. Upon graduation Edward gained employment as an accountant with General Electric until his retirement 38 years later in 1985. In 1950, he wrote the entire GE Annual Financial Report, that included computing the published earnings per share for the fiscal year. A true gentleman, greeting people with grace and respect all his life, he was a dedicated man of faith, loyal to his family, and loved his home life. He was an avid reader, liked to study history and geography, and enjoyed doing crosswords in pen. He was a golf fan and watched the Patriots. Ed was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, the late Frances (Pollock) Fitzgibbons. He is survived by his son Paul Fitzgibbons and his wife, Diane; his daughter Veda (Fitzgibbons) Connolly and her Husband, George; as well as 5 grandchildren, Michael Fitzgibbons and his wife, Caroline; Brian Fitzgibbons, Joseph Fitzgibbons, Patrick Connolly, Kathleen (Katie Connolly) Goss and her husband, Timothy; 3 great grandchildren Gabriella, Annette, and Maya Fitzgibbons and many nieces and nephews. Ed was predeceased by his siblings, Joseph, Robert and Margaret Fitzgibbons. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Laura Fitzgibbons, and his daughter-in-law Cellina Fitzgibbons.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Graveside Service with Military Honors on Saturday, May 27th at 11AM in the Harmony Cemetery, Central Street, Georgetown. All are also welcome to join the family on Saturday at 2PM for his Memorial Service which will be celebrated in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 River Road, Topsfield. Calling Hours will be held on Friday from 5 to 7 in the Conte- Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.For those who wish, In lieu of flowers the family requests you send donations in memory of Edward Fitzgibbons, to the Esperanza Academy for Girls, 198 Garden Street Lawrence MA 01840. Or Common Ground Ministries, mailing address 6 Birchwood Terrace Groveland MA 01834, where his son Paul is the Treasurer. Both are recognized IRS (501) (c) (3) non-profits Edward financially supported. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Dean R. Boyd, 43, a lifelong resident of Bradford, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. Dean was born in Haverhill, MA. on March 22, 1974 to Laura (Rogers) Boyd and the late Donald Boyd. Dean attended Boston College and Merrimack College and enjoyed both watching and participating in mixed martial arts and loved taking language classes, learned Spanish, Greek, Latin and most recently he was taking a course in Japanese. Dean was a CNA for several years in Newburyport and North Andover, and was a caregiver to his mom after she became ill.
He will be sorely missed by all who came to know him. Dean is survived by his beloved Mom, Laura (Rogers) Boyd of Bradford, his siblings, Corrine Shaw of Maine, Diana Long of Nashua, NH and Jimmy Boyd of Hampstead, NH., his nieces, Donise Hassey and Erin Twombly and his great nephews, Nathan and Jacob as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins. Dean was predeceased by his Dad, Donald Boyd and his brother, Todd Manning.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, June 23rd at 12 Noon in the Conte-Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visiting with the family will be held prior to his service from 10 to noon. For those who wish, Dean may be remembered through donations to the First Church of Christ, 10 Church Street, Bradford, MA. 01835, or to the American Heart Association. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Carole (Zachman) Regalbuto
Our loving mother of four, grandmother of eleven, devoted wife for 61 years, and friend to many died peacefully on Saturday June 24, 2017, finally succumbing to complications from COPD, as she was held and surrounded by family at Merrimack Valley Hospice. She was a strong woman who maintained a keen wit and positive outlook to her last days.
Carole was born June 17, 1932 in Canton, Ohio to Jean (Wheatley) and Clarence Zachman. She spoke fondly of childhood summers spent with her grandparents in the “Mudtown” neighborhood of Salineville, Ohio. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she nurtured others by earning a degree in 1954 from St John’s College of Nursing, Cleveland, Ohio, as a Registered Nurse. It was in Cleveland that she fell in love with and married John Regalbuto on May 5, 1956. She was his “Sweetheart” and he was her “Sugar Daddy”.
Carole began her nursing career in Cleveland working with polio victims, then spending most of her 35-year career managing orthopedic wards at John Peter Smith and St. Joseph Hospitals in Fort Worth, Texas, where she and Dad settled down in 1962. She was an awesome nurse, and her children witnessed first-hand her skills, knowledge, and hard work during high school service projects with her patients. Mom retired in 1998 after she and Dad moved to their adopted hometown of Georgetown, MA, where they made many kind friends.
Throughout her life, Carole enjoyed being with friends, traveling, and entertaining. Her love of holiday parties and décor became well known in Georgetown. She loved visiting new places, having a grand adventure, and driving fast cars. Mom swam with stingrays in the Cayman Islands, rode a camel in Egypt, strolled ancient streets in Rome, Pompeii, and Sicily, climbed Diamond Head in Hawaii, parasailed in the Bahamas, and celebrated her 60th anniversary on Cape Cod. She relished breakfast every Thursday with her Georgetown coffee club.
Carole is survived by John, her loving husband of 61 years; children Michael, David, John, and Mary Jean Regalbuto; sister and brother-in-law Lael (Zachman) and Rudy Skerl of Centerville, OH; brother and sister-in-law Robert and Loretta (Ruday) Zachman of Waldorf, MD. The family thanks Dr. Mary Schwartz of Newburyport, MA, Donna Guilford and her generous staff at Home Care Connection Network of Amesbury, MA, and Merrimack Valley Hospice in Haverhill, MA for the care they provided to Mom and our family. On Thursday June 29, all friends are invited to celebrate her life beginning with a funeral mass at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Parish on Andover Street, Georgetown, followed by interment at Harmony Cemetery on Central Street, Georgetown and a buffet lunch at the Black Swan on Andover Street.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, Georgetown, MA.
John C. Wilkins 93, of Georgetown, passed away on June 30, 2017. He was born in Georgetown on February 23, 1924 to John Hilliard Wilkins and Alice Ella Boyd. After graduating from Perley High School, he enlisted in the Army and served in World War II. John and his friend Harold Nunan owned The Woodcraft Shop in Georgetown, he was later employed by Spaulding Colonial Reproductions Inc. and the Georgetown School Department. He and his wife enjoyed a love of ballroom dancing and taught many locals how to dance.
He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Lenorma (Donahue) Wilkins; two sons, John and Glenn of Georgetown, one daughter, Brenda Wilkins Knight and her husband Timothy of Sandown, N.H. He is also survived by a sister, Sylvia (Wilkins) George of Georgetown; his grandchildren, Matthew Knight, Eric Knight, Erinne (Knight) Metcalf; two great-grandchildren, Connor Knight and William Metcalf; as well as many nieces and nephews. He will be truly missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Robert Woodbury Wilkins and Richard Bruce Wilkins.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Saturday, July 8th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.Interment is private. Visiting with the family will be held prior to his service from 10 to 11.
Out of respect for Lenorma's allergies, Please Omit Flowers. For funeral home directions or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Susan (Susie) McLaughlin, 70, of Georgetown, MA, passed away July 7, 2017. She was the beloved wife of Reverend James (Jim) McLaughlin, to whom she has been married for 49 years. She was the beloved mother of James, Jason, Joel, Jesse, Betsie, Jon-Mark, Corrie, Natalie, Jacob, Jovani and Christie (and recently, Rachel Zhang). She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and countless other "chosen family members" who remember her as sister, mom, aunt and friend. Susie was born on November 4, 1946 to Fred and Dorothy Gnade in Hackensack, New Jersey where she spent most of her childhood until moving to New Hampshire. She attended Glen Cove Bible College and served alongside Jim in ministry from the beginning of their marriage in 1968. In addition to raising her 11 children, Susie poured herself into serving the Lord and others through ministry at Children's Haven (1968-71), First Baptist Church of East Long Meadow (1971-74), First Baptist Church of Weymouth (1974-78), Beans Corner Baptist Church (1978-88) and New Life Community church of Georgetown (1988-present). Susie also volunteered faithfully at Pregnancy Care Centers and in the ministry of Joni and Friends New England.
Susie embodied the Joy of the Lord and always opened her heart and her home to everyone she met. Her home was a gathering place for innumerable family celebrations of every variety. She went out of her way to make sure that everyone who came into her home knew that they were appreciated and loved. Susie loved to give beautiful gifts, and indeed, for all who knew her- SHE was the gift. Her smile, laughter, words of encouragement and joy were a blessing everywhere she went.
Family and friends are kindly invited to visiting hours on Friday, July 14th from 4-8 PM at New Life Community Church, 186 East Main St., Georgetown, MA. Her life will be honored and celebrated at a Memorial Service on Saturday, July 15th at 1 PM at the Hampton Falls Baptist Church, 3 Lincoln Ave., Hampton Falls, NH. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Joni and Friends New England or Operation Mobilization International. The Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home has been entrusted to Susan's care. For florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Byron E. Merrill, 87, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017 at the Country Center in Newburyport, MA. Byron was born in Georgetown to the late Warren H. and Elizabeth A. (Paul) Merrill on October 6, 1929. Byron proudly served his country with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and upon returning home started his own Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Business as a mechanic. Mr. Merrill was a lifelong member of The VFW, Post 7608 in Georgetown and a former member of the Refrigeration Society and the Ostomy Club, both in Boston. Byron was the beloved husband of the late Susan B. (Barton) Merrill and is survived by his sister, Florence L. Schwartz of Georgetown as well as his many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Wednesday, July 12th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the West Parish Cemetery, Andover. Visitation will be held prior to his service from 10 to 11. For those who wish, Byron may be remembered through donations to a charity of your choice. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit
Rowley - Guy Anthony Ciccone fought a valiant 10 year battle with cancer. He won that battle on July 12, 2017. He won because in Heaven there is no cancer, no pain, no suffering. Guy chose to live. The way he lived and fought made people forget he had it. Guy was surrounded by his adored family. He was 58.
Born in Norwich, Connecticut on September 27, 1958, he was a son of the late Albert and Doretta (Lavoie) Ciccone.
Guy grew up in Norwich and graduated from Montville High School. He then attended and graduated from UCONN and went on to receive his Dr. of Chiropractic from the Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Guy moved to Massachusetts in 1984 and had been practicing Chiropractic since then. In 1985 he met the love of his life Patrice J. (Kleve) Ciccone and on July 1 they celebrated their 28th wedding anniversary.
Guy and Patrice established and operated Sound Marketing Systems for 22 years. He moved on to work with his friend Brad McCarthy at Trac Point, where he was the vice president of sales and development. He was a former member of the Massachusetts Chiropractic Society and a practitioner and recipient of Tong Ren Healing.
Guy enjoyed golfing and running. He looked forward to walks in the woods and on the beach with his dog DC. Guy cherished coaching his children Derek and Christine’s sports teams. He was an avid reader and had a passion for history that he passed on to Derek. Guy appreciated nature and relished the many birds in his backyard.
Above all it was about family and friends for Guy. He loved gatherings where he enjoyed food, banter and a little tequila. He was a devoted husband, father, brother and uncle.
Surviving besides his wife Patrice and his children Derek and Christine are his sister and brother in law, Terese and Roland Arpin; his brothers and sisters in law, Frank and Cathy Ciccone, Steven and Arleen Ciccone; and many adoring nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his visiting hours on Sunday from 2 until 6 in the Conte-Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary Parish, 202 Main St. Rowley, MA. Burial will be private. Donations in Guy’s memory may be made to VNA of Middlesex - East, Home Hospice, 800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5000, Woburn, MA 01801 or to OCI Healing Research Foundation 15 Cottage Ave, Quincy, MA 02169-5216. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Dorothy Elizabeth (Hidden) Hunt, 97, died on July 13, 2017, at Maplewood of Cheshire County in Westmoreland, NH, where she had resided for the past six years. She was born in Georgetown, MA., on December 25, 1919, the fifth of six children of Walter Harold Hidden and Mary Elizabeth (Roberts). Dorothy was an eleventh generation of the Hidden family of the Newburyport line. Other names included in her New England ancestry are Pike, Rogers, Martin, and Roberts. She attended the Georgetown schools and the Byfield Parish Church. Georgetown was her home for 80 of her 97 years.
Married to the late Wilfred Ernest Hunt, they raised eight children. Their marriage ended after 41 years with his sudden death in February 1979. Following his death, she continued with the care of her mother who also lived to be nearly 98 years old.
A now widowed but self-reliant woman, she began a fifteen-year career as a cook at the Seaview Nursing Home in Rowley, MA., retiring in 1994 at the age of 75. She took great pride in a dependable work ethic, in helping others, and in economic independence. Family gatherings, both large and small, and traveling with children brought her great happiness.
Dorothy lived for thirteen years at Trestle Way Senior Housing Complex in Georgetown, MA., where she had many friends. She was honored, in 2007, as Tenant of the Year for her helpfulness and contribution to life at the complex. In 2011, she moved to Westmoreland, NH, where she received loving care. Throughout her long life, she is remembered as a reserved, compassionate, kind, polite, thoughtful, generous, self-reliant lady.
She is survived by her children: Richard Hunt and his wife Judy of Rockwall, Texas; Carol Austin and husband Russell of Westmoreland, NH; Claire Gauthier and husband Gerald of West Franklin, NH; Cheryl Zeiner and husband Rob of Reading, PA.; Cynthia Lahman and husband HS of Framingham, MA.; and Charlene Doss and husband Steve of Goldsboro, NC.; over fifty grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents; her husband; siblings Edward Hidden, Ruth Willard, Eleanor Newcomb Cumming, Raymond Hidden, and Alice Rice; children Robert Hunt and Cathy Gale; grandsons Christopher Gale and Douglas Austin.
Services, according to her wishes, will be held at the Conte-Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown, MA. at11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, with an opportunity to meet with the family at10 AMprior to the celebration of life service. Burial will follow at the South Byfield, MA. Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Maplewood, 201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467, ATT: Jennifer Harris, for the Maplewood Activity Fund, the Maplewood Auxiliary Fund, and the Maplewood Employees Fund. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
George Fischer, beloved husband of Carol Fischer and widower of Phyllis Fischer, passed away from cancer on July 16, 2017. He is survived by his sister Maria Theodoseau, brother Roger Fischer, six children: Joseph, Jean, Ellen, Valery, George, and Polly, eleven grandchildren, six step-children: Garrett, Beth, Lisa, Susan, Neil, and Christi, and twelve step-grandchildren. He was born April 11, 1932 in New York, NY, graduated from Cooper Union in New York City, worked as a mechanical engineer for General Electric in Schenectady, NY and Lynn, MA for 40 years and then continued with Belcan Engineering until June 2017. He loved learning and teaching; mentoring young engineers, judging science fairs, and speaking at high school engineering days.
George had a life-long love of the outdoors, especially hiking, astronomy and camping with the Boy Scouts. He earned the rank of Eagle Scout, became a Scout Leader while in college and continued to be active in Scouting throughout his life as a Troop Leader, Explorer Post Leader and Council Commissioner. George was elected as a Boxford Library Trustee after many years supporting the library through the Friends of the Boxford Library. He was also active in BTA/BOLT and the Kelsey Arboretum.
He was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Georgetown and Rowley. He sang in the choir, was a lector and Eucharistic Minister, and served on numerous parish committees. He and Carol were Eucharistic Ministers at Anna Jaques Hospital. In recent years, he enjoyed traveling with Carol to visit relatives, US national parks, Mexico, and Europe, including a trip to the Vatican.
George also supported the American Cancer Society, Catholic Charities, Habitat for Humanity, Appalachian Mountain Club, and Cooper Union.
He will be missed by his extended family, friends, and all the people whose lives he has touched.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 21st from 4-8 pm at the Conte-Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. His Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, July 22nd at 11 am in St. Mary’s Church, Andover Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Mr. Richard R. “Dick” Collin, 74, of Georgetown passed away suddenly in Morristown, New Jersey while attending a car show with his loving wife Kathleen J. (Porter) Collin with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.
Dick was born September 9, 1942 in Salem, MA. He is the son of the late Raymond and Antoinette (Brulotte) Collin. He resided in Georgetown for the past 46 years. He previously resided in Beverly and was raised as a young man in Salem. Dick graduated from St. Josephs School. He later went on and studied at Lynn English night school to become a Draftsman.
Dick was the owner and operator of K&D Transport for many years until retiring in 2011. In his earlier years Dick was a Machinist and Draftsman at Cannon Electric, New England Tool and Die in Melrose and Startronics in Georgetown. Dick enjoyed people and working on cars. He was the owner and operator of Dicks Bay Road Service Station, High Street Exxon in Danvers and later Middleton Square Exxon. In the late 80’s he bought his first 18 wheeler and worked for Ideal Transport in Peabody for many years. He and his son Scott bought 2 canteen trucks and enjoyed going around and meeting and talking with many people.
Dick always had a special place in his heart for his loving wife Kathy. They enjoyed many rides in the 55 Merk. He was a dedicated, hard worker his whole life and had a great sense of humor and a wonderful personality. Dick and Kathy enjoyed going to Classic Car shows. They would go every year to the Lead East Car show in NJ for over 30 years and could also be seen at the car show in Elliott, Maine and the Liberty Tree Mall car show. Dickie enjoyed riding his motorcycle, plowing snow, towing and always had a smile when he had a wrench in his hand. Dick has touched many people’s lives over the years and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his wife Kathy, Dick is survived by his son Mark Collin and his longtime companion, Virginia Howard of Saugus, his daughter in law Lisa Collin of Georgetown, his brother Albert Collin and his wife Liz of Byfield, his sister Jan Fleming and her husband Arthur of Beverly, his grandson Mark Travers and his wife Candace of Wilmington as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
Dick was the father of the late Rick Collin, Jr. and Scott Collin.
Dick’s Funeral will be from the Conte-Giamberdino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St. Georgetown on Monday, September 11, 2017 at 11:00 AM. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, 202 Main St. Rowley at 12:00 noon. Dick’s visiting hours will be in the Funeral Home on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2017 from 2:00-5:00 PM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Interment will be in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For funeral home directions or accommodations, please visit ww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Earl C. Johnston, 83, a retired government employee, died on Sept. 8th, after a period of declining health. Earl was born on September 11, 1933 in Wichita, Kansas, and was the only child of the late C. Michael Johnston and Margaret Logan Johnston. He had lived in Georgetown, MA since 1978.
Mr. Johnston was raised on a dairy farm near Attica, KS, attended Attica High School, and was a graduate of Kansas State University, Class of 1955. Earl served in the US Army as a Food Inspector and later went to work for the US Department of Interior as a Seafood Inspector. At the time of his retirement in 1990, Mr. Johnston was Chief of the Standards and Specifications Branch, National Marine Fisheries Service, US Department of Commerce, in Gloucester, MA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 41 years, Susan Kennedy Johnston, and his parents. Mr. Johnston is survived by his wife of 6 years, Sylvia (Hollis) West Johnston, two daughters: Margaret (Molly) and Giovanni Lia of Albogasio, Italy; Elizabeth Johnston and Jerry Blitz of Seward, AK; son Douglas and his wife Ana of Alexandria, VA; and step-son David & Kelly West of Merrimac, MA. He also leaves four grandchildren: Savannah Fackler, Steven and Jeremy Lia, and Luka Johnston.
Earl was a member of the First Congregational Church of Georgetown, the Georgetown Historical Society, Proprietors of Harmony Cemetery and past President and Secretary of the Georgetown Kiwanis Club. He enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, travel (especially foreign travel), and working with wood. He was very proud of his family and truly enjoyed their visits.
Visitation will be Sunday, Sept. 17 from 11 to 1pm at the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St, Georgetown, MA. A memorial service will follow at 1:30 at First Congregational Church, Georgetown, MA. Private burial to be held later at Harmony Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Congregational Church, Andover St., Georgetown or the Make-A-Wish Foundation, One Bulfinch Place, 2ndFloor, Boston, MA 02114. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Charlotte (Lewis) Hopping, 89 Of North Andover, Ma. died Saturday night at the Prescott Nursing Home. She was the youngest of three daughters of Charles M. and Ruth (Foster) Lewis. Charlotte was raised and educated in North Andover graduating for North Andover High School in 1945. After her divorce from Walter B. Hopping in 1961, she started her business of house cleaning. She went to night school to learn to be a key punch operator. After graduating she worked for the Lawrence Savings Bank. In 1969 she started working for the Dept. of Public Welfare in the Lawrence office. She retired from the Welfare Dept. on Dec. 31, 1990 as head clerk. She caught "RED SOX FEVER" from her father and spent many Sunday mornings discussing how could The Sox be so bad after the All Star game every year. Well there's always next year! She lived to see the Red Sox win the World Series three times. Charlotte loved her "Sugar or Sweetie" just two names of cats in her life. After retiring she loved to cook, garden, take her sisters on day trips to visit friends and family and took great care of beloved cat. She is survived by her son Walter P. Hopping of Haverhill. She will be missed by her cousins, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers a donation to the M.S.P.C.A. at Nevins in Methuen, Ma. or an animal rescue service of your choice.
Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, September 15th from 10 to 12 noon in the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Her service will follow at graveside on Friday at 12:30 in Brookside Cemetery, Boxford. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
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Linda M. Brackett, age 68of Haverhill, Ma passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 8.Linda was born in Lynn, grew up in Georgetown, MA. and lived in Haverhill for the last thirty years.
Linda attended Georgetown Schools graduating from Georgetown High School in 1966. She graduated from Lowell State College (now U. Mass Lowell) in 1970. She also attended Merrimack College and got her certification in Special Education. She received her Masters in Reading Education from Suffolk University in 1975. She served as President of the Pentucket Association of Teachers for several years.
Linda was a dedicated teacher at Pentucket Regional School System for 35 years. She taught in Merrimac at both the Dr. Sweetsir School ( formerly the Red Oak School) and the Helen Donahue School. Linda was awarded Master Teacher status in 1982 and served as both a team leader and a mentor teacher for several years. Linda was loved by her students and parents. She was nominated for the Disney's American Teacher Award, which honors outstanding teachers who inspire the joy of learning in America's public and private school students by a group of her parents.
Linda liked to travel and was an avid Boston sports fan. She loved music and enjoyed singing and playing the piano. After her retirement she spent summers at her cottage on Great Island in Harpswell, Maine.
She was the youngest child of the late Lawrence W, and Rosetta A. (Walden) Brackett. Linda was predeceased by her brother Fred D. Brackett. She is survived by her brother Lawrence W. Brackett and his wife Jackie of El Paso Texas, and her brother Paul W. Brackett and his wife Deborah of Cape Coral, Florida, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Linda touched the lives of countless people over the years and will be greatly missed by many people.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Tuesday, September 19th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4 to 7 in the funeral home. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
After a lengthy senior care hospitalization, Francis S Moran, 91, passed away on August 13, 2017 in Margate, Florida. Frank and his wife, Frances B Moran, now deceased, were married for 67 years. They lived in Everett, MA for years followed by Amesbury, MA and then settling in Florida for many years.
Francis was a past member of the United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserves. He belonged to the New England Carpenters’ Union, Local #26, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Loyal Order of Moose, the American Legion and The Knights of Columbus in both Massachusetts and Florida.
Francis is survived by two sons; Kevin F Moran and his wife Patty Moran of Georgetown, MA and Brian S Moran of Everett, MA. He is also survived by five grandchildren and one great grandson. Grandsons are Ryan and Erika Mitchell Moran of Alexandria, VA, Shane and Alexandra Tancredi Moran of North Wales, PA and Michael Moran of Everett. Granddaughters are Nicole Moran and Christine Moran of Revere, MA and great grandson, Blake Brown Moran of Beverly MA.
Visiting Hours: Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his services which will be held graveside at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, 185 Lake Street, Peabody at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 29th. Please meet inside the main gate at 10:45. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: "A Hope for Nikolas," c/o Beverly Bank, 254 Cabot Street Beverly, MA 01915. A luncheon will immediately follow at Bertucci's, Route 1 North, Peabody. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Family Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA.
Judith F. Wentworth (Hinckley), 73, of Amesbury passed away this past Thursday September 13, 2017 at Maplewood Center for nursing.
Judith was born in Boston on February 13, 1944 to the late William K. Hinckley Sr. and Florence F. Andrews of Manchester by the Sea. She survived both her sister Joan Gelin of Vista California and her brother William K Hinckley Jr., who perished on the USS Forestal in the Gulf of Tonkin, Vietnam. To those who knew her, "Judy", spent her youth growing up in Manchester and graduated from Manchester High School in 1962. She later married and raised two sons in the town of Hamilton. Judy also adopted a daughter that she cared for. She spent her later year with her devoted partner, Thomas A. Chanonhouse of Georgetown. Judy was devote in her Christian faith and would often be found reading the Bible and engaging in Bible study. An avid reader, she usually had "her nose stuck in a book." Judy also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking and miscellaneous craft projects. She was also a staunch supporter of veterans affairs and was a member of the VFW in Manchester by the Sea.
Judith is survived by her son's, Kenneth H. Wentworth and his wife Fran of Ipswich, Thomas A. Wentworth of Georgetown, and her adopted daughter, Joan Devaney and her husband Steve residing in the state of
Arkansas. Also, her grandchildren; Jacquelyn M. Wentworth, Colleen E. Wentworth, Kelly C. O'Connell and Mackinley W. Deveney.
At the request of the family, Judith's services will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
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Elizabeth W. Merrill, a long-time resident of Peter Sanborn Place in Reading, died Wednesday the 20th of September at Daniels House Nursing Home in Reading. Born on August 7, 1918, in Bradford, MA, Libby graduated from Haverhill High School in 1936 and Stoneleigh College in 1938. She was employed for many years as a teller at Bay Bank Merrimack Valley in Georgetown. Shortly after retiring in 1980, she moved to Tucson, Arizona, returning every summer to spend time with family before moving to Peter Sanborn Place in 1993.
Libby was the loving mother of Susan Mobley and her husband Archie of Nashua, NH and Linda Slusarz and her husband Andrew of Wakefield, MA. She was the proud grandmother of Heather Taylor and her husband Greg of Satellite Beach, Florida, Scott Mobley and his wife Kim-ly of Amherst, NH, and Jeremy Slusarz and his wife Rachel of Madison, NJ. She was the great grandmother of Gabe, Abby and Josh Taylor, Cole, Mason and Owen Mobley, and Julian Slusarz. She was predeceased by her husband Richard E. Merrill and her sisters Gwendolyn Pettengill and Barbara Peabody.
A private service will be held on Friday, September 29, at Conte–Giamberardino Funeral Home, Georgetown, MA. Burial will follow at Harmony Cemetery, also in Georgetown. For those who wish, Elizabeth may be remembered through Memorial contributions made to Mystic Valley Elder Services, 300 Commercial Street #19, Malden, MA 02148. www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
George E. “Ted” Gately Jr, 71 of Georgetown passed away Monday October 2, 2017 at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill after a courageous battle with cancer. One of three children of the late George E and Marjorie (Cleary) Gately, he was born in Haverhill, raised in South Groveland and attended Haverhill Trade School. Following school he proudly served his country honorably in the US Navy aboard USS Davis DD937 during the Vietnam war and following that he spent 20+ years in the US Navy reserves achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer and Surface Warfare Specialist . Prior to his retirement he was employed as a printing engineer with a top secret clearance for a defense contractor. Ted enjoyed playing cribbage, studying and researching genealogy, reading and socializing with friends and family. He had an uncanny ability to strike up a conversation with anyone he met and he will be deeply missed. Ted was married for 28 years to Martha (Edgerly) Gately who he missed dearly since her passing in 2009. Ted is survived by his sons, Patrick Gately of Laconia, NH and Chris Gately of Laconia, NH; his step sons, William Meader of Pittsfield, NH, Scott Meader of San Diego, CA and Chris Meader and his wife Nikki of West Boxford, MA; two brothers, Tom Gately and his wife Veronica of Spokane, WA , Kevin Gately and his husband Todd Leavitt of Colchester, VT; a sister, Sue Belfiore and her husband Gary of Haverhill, MA, along with several grandchildren, step grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Ted’s family would sincerely like to thank the staff at the MGH Cancer Center in Danvers, the staff of the
High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill and the nurses and staff of Salem Hospital in Salem, MA for the
care he has received during his battle with cancer.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Monday, October 9th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2 to 5 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Ted may be remembered through donations to the MGH Cancer Center, 102 Endicott Street, Danvers, MA. 01923. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Fonzi, Riccardo V. of Georgetown, formerly of Everett. October 8th 2017. Beloved husband of Marie (Corvino) with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Loving father of Richard & his wife Robin of Seabrook NH, The late Michael V. Fonzi, Paula & Robert Giangregorio of Newburyport MA. Nancy & Brian Nazzaro of North Reading MA, and Gregory & Tracey Fonzi of Ipswich MA. Dear Brother of Olga Anzouni and her husband Nick. He is survived by 16 Grandchildren and 8 Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by his Parents Carmine & Cesira.
Fonzi and his siblings, Daniel, William and Lillian Cacciatore. Served proudly in the United States Air Force as a member of the 19th Bomb Group, 28th Bomb Squadron during the Korean War. Former Commander of the DAV chapter 51 in Everett MA. Original Athletic Director at Matignon HS in Cambridge MA from 1977 to 1986. Former member of the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, October 12th at 11AM in St. Mary's Parish, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Riccardo may be remembered through donations to The St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105 or stjude.org.
For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Marjory (Barnard) Butler, 81, of Georgetown and formerly of Everett passed away on October 30, 2017 peacefully at her home in Georgetown, MA. Marjory spent her entire 50-year career as an emergency room nurse at Whidden Memorial Hospital in Everett, MA where she built many friendships and helped many people over the course of her service. You could always count on Marge to bring the best treats to any family party. She loved to bake and took pride in collecting and sharing some of her favorite recipes. Marge loved the Holidays and would work year-round cross-stitching and crafting Holiday decorations for all of her family and friends. She was a planner and would start her Christmas shopping and wrapping a year in advance. She had to, she wrapped everything, even stocking stuffers!
Marjory was the wife of the late William Joseph Butler of Everett and widowed at the young age of 51. She was strong and worked very hard to provide for her family. She is survived by her children, Megan Butler of Georgetown, Lynne Sprague of Plaistow, Susan Lavender of Groveland, Thomas Butler of Cumberland, RI and her sister, Jean Corliss of Melrose, MA. She had 9 Grandchildren (Jacob, Emily, Andrew, Riley, Jack, James, Jesse, Bradly and Harrison.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, November 4th at
11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation will be held on Friday from 4 to 7 in the funeral home. For those who wish, Marjory may be remembered through donations to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA. 01701 or to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Avenue, Boston, MA. 02215. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Corey E. Cummings passed away Saturday October 28th 2017 at the age of 28 after a long battle with addiction.
Corey was a free spirited, cat loving, laid back old soul. When he wasn’t busy fueling his body with cereal to enter his gaming zone for hours on end, he was busy working hard at his demolition job that he took so much pride in. Corey took fashion cues from no one. His signature every day look was all his: a plain pocketed T-shirt, cargo pants, and a pair of fresh sneakers his brother always made sure he had. Corey was always trying to put a smile on people’s faces and had a never ending list of random facts. He had humor, wit, and sensitivity that shined bright. He was born June 22nd 1989. He was a graduate of Whittier Vocational Technical School in Haverhill, MA with a focus in welding.
Corey is survived by his mother, Kim Cummings and his father Greg Lumenello. His girlfriend, Lauren D' Entremont, brothers, Derek Cummings and Andrew Cummings, his grandparents, Marie Cummings, Richard Cummings, and Karen Goodwin. His Uncles, Ken Cummings, Jereme Cummings, Matthew Cummings, Jim Kronenwetter, Jason Lumenello as well as his aunt, Alyssa Cayer.
In lieu of flowers, donations may me made to PAARI in Gloucester, MA. Private services will be held. Corey's arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, Georgetown.
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Bruce S. Andersen, 76, of Boxford, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born in Boston to the late Arvid and Louise (Mahony) Andersen. Bruce was the devoted husband of Judith A. (Hawkes) Andersen, with whom they shared over 50 years of marriage. Bruce was a Middle School Teacher for 10 years at the Atwell Middle School in Wakefield, MA. and then spent 21 years at the Hamilton-Wenham Middle School. An avid outdoorsman, Bruce loved to golf, camp, fish and garden as well as playing tennis. He was a member of the Austin/Healey Club of America.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Judith A. Andersen of Boxford, his sons, Erik Andersen and his fiancee Amanda Gray of Utah and Peter Andersen of North Easton, MA., his grandchildren, Treyson, MaCree and Quincy and his brother, David Andersen and his wife Judith of East Harwich, MA. as well as his cousin, Viktor Hagen and his wife Sissel of Borsa, Norway and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Thursday, November 9th at 12 Noon at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman Street, Georgetown. Interment will be held privately in the Melrose Cemetery, Brockton. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Bruce may be remembered through donations to the Boxford Council on Aging, 4 Middleton Road, Boxford, MA. 01921. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Lance Corporal, Frank Feirman, USMC Retired, of Boxford, MA and formerly of Massapequa, NY, passed away at the Merrimack Valley Health Center in Amesbury on November 5, 2017 at the age of 67. Frank fought a long and valiant fight, and finally succumbed to injuries he sustained during combat in the Vietnam War.
Frank was born in Bronx, NY to the late Saul and Kathryn (Fleming) Feirman. A true family man, Frank loved reading, especially History and enjoyed Historically true documentaries and movies. He was a longtime member of the American Legion, James L. Melvin Post, West Boxford and served his country proudly as a US Marine.
Frank is survived by his beloved wife, Suzy Feirman of Boxford, his children, Matt Feirman and his wife Jayne of Dracut and Katy Langlois and her husband RJ of Bristol, CT., his grandchildren, Stella, Simon and Mia, his siblings, Nancy Sherman, Larry Feirman, Lorraine Feirman, Jeff Feirman and Diane Feirman, his stepmother, Florence Feirman as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Friday, November 10th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Boxford. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 8 in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to remember Frank, donations can be made to RISE, a branch of the Gary Sinise Foundation dedicated to helping wounded veterans with adapted housing and equipment.
For the RISE Gary Sinise Foundation, please visitwww.garysinisefoundation.org, choose 'Donate Now,' and dedicate your donation in honor or memory of Frank Feirman, acknowledgement to Suzy Feirman, and apply gift to RISE. Thank you.
For funeral home directions or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
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James L. Whalen 74, a resident of Georgetown for over 40 years, passed away on October 26, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA. James was born in Newburyport, MA on July 12, 1943, and graduated from Newburyport High School Class of 1961. He received a BA in History from the University of New Mexico. Mr. Whalen was a Vietnam Veteran, where he served his country as a First Lieutenant in the Army.
James was the son of the late James J. and Alice Whalen of Newburyport. James leaves his son Sean of Anchorage, AK and three granddaughters: Denali, Sandia, and Elsie Whalen; and his daughter Kelly and husband Bill White and granddaughter Sara White of Eagle River, AK. He is survived by his ex-wife of 37 years Cricket Whalen of Ramona, CA. He is also survived by his sister Cynthia and husband Barry of Plano, TX, and his brother Paul of Hudson, NH. He was predeceased by his brother John of Rancho Murieta, CA.
Mr. Whalen had passions for all sorts of History, particularly American, and for antiques and antique hunting. He also liked rocks, fossils and dinosaurs: every year going to Rock and Mineral show in Topsfield, MA. He had a dry sense of humor and loved talking to all sorts of people: telling stories and jokes from his days as a salesman. He enjoyed taking long walks in Georgetown and sending the most unique packages to his family over the years.
Private burial in the Belleville Cemetery, Newburyport will be at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please donate in his name to the Georgetown Council on Aging, 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA 01833.
Arrangements are by Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, Georgetown, MA.
Thomas E. Simmons (4/8/63-11/6/17) died peacefully in his sleep. He was the son of the late Tommie E. Simmons and surviving mother Marie Annette Dumont Simmons of Newburyport, Massachusetts; brother to Will Simmons, with whom he built Simmons Plumbing and Heating into a successful Northshore business over the course of 31 years, and Ron Simmons, with whom he shared many laughs fixing dilapidated boats, trucks, and miscellaneous lemons Ronnie decided to purchase. He leaves behind his loving wife, Lisa Simmons, their children, Elizabeth and Jaclyn, his step-children, Cameron and Kelsey, two sisters-in law and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and adoring friends.
Thomas loved his wife and children with all his heart, mind, and soul. He was dedicated to their success through love and hard work. He always wanted to make sure they were provided for. He graduated from Whittier Vocational School, Haverhill, MA, in 1982, where he would be a Varsity Basketball All-star and average over 16 points per game. After high school, Thomas attended Denver Automotive and Diesel College, where he graduated as a certified mechanic. He was an active member and instructor at Georgetown Fish and Game. He was an excellent marksman and always loved helping others learn the craft. Thomas was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders. He was cheering for the Raiders right up until his last night, and they won. Go Raiders, forever. He was a Christian and attended the New Life Church with his family. Thomas loved God, his family, and his country. Though he will be greatly missed, his family knows he is now in the comfort of Jesus’ arms, safely in heaven, where one day, they will all be reunited.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his Funeral Service on Tuesday, November 14th at 11 AM in the New Life Community Church, 186 East Main Street, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, Georgetown. For florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Barbara A. Harrigan, 76, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9th at Ashland Farm, North Andover, with her family by her side. Born in Lynn, MA to the late John J. and Barbara (Priest) Harrigan. Barbara was educated in the Georgetown School System and was proud of her accomplishments as a star athlete playing basketball for Georgetown High School. She was an avid sports fan, loved the Boston Red Sox and proud that she was a 32 year season ticket holder of “her” Boston Celtics. One of her greatest passions was being in the company of family and friends. Barbara was a Registrar for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Commission of the Blind where she worked for over 50 years until her retirement in 2014. She is survived by her sisters, Bernice E. Sailer of Ohio and Catherine J. Tiffany of North Andover, MA, nieces Joan M. Thwaite and her husband James of Ohio, Susan M. Michaud and her husband, Leonard, of Ohio, Scott Tiffany of Kingston, NH, Mark Tiffany and his wife, Susan, of Amesbury, MA, Matthew Tiffany of Seabrook, NH, and many great nieces.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, November 18th from 1pm to 3:30pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. A brief service will follow at 3:30pm in the funeral home. A gathering will be held after her service at the Bradford Tavern, 87 Haverhill Street, Rowley.
For those who wish, Barbara may be remembered through donations to Alzheimers Research, 3153 Little Road, Suite 146, Trinity, FL. 34655. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
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Philip Holden’s star has risen to the sky. He completed his journey on November 13, 2017 at the age of 86 after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s. Born on June 5, 1931 to Gertrude and Ernest Holden, he grew up in Beverly and Essex. Graduating from Brown University as an electrical engineer, he brought power and light to many, especially his loving wife of 48 years, Alice Holden of Boxford and his daughter Megan Holden of New Mexico. He is also survived by his sister Suzanne Gordon and her husband Ben of Redding, Connecticut.His strong work ethic led to a successful 37 year career with Stone & Webster Engineering Corporation building fossil, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants. Prior to joining Stone & Webster, he served in the Army Chemical Corps as plant engineer. The Essex Boy Scouts benefited from Phil’s knowledge and capability. His Boxford home was his pride and joy where he enjoyed outdoor work, woodworking, jogging, his friends, family, and dogs. Travel, good food, good wine, and good company made his eyes shine. May his star shine brightly. Donations may be made in Phil’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association. The Celebration of Phil’s Life will be held on Wednesday, November 29th at Toscana’s Ristorante, 3 Bourbon Street, Peabody from 12-4. Buffet lunch will be served at 12:30. The Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA has been entrusted to Phil's care. For additional information, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Carolyn (Tellefsen) Prescott, age 77, died November 18, 2017 at the Wingate Nursing Home, following a long battle with heart disease.
Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, daughter of the late Tellef G. and Vivian A. (Levine) Tellefsen, she attended local schools before moving to Georgetown Massachusetts and graduating from Perley High School in 1958. She was employed at Chesterton in Groveland for many years retiring in 1998. She was very proud of the work that she did there and received an award for her dedication to customer service. After retirement she volunteered at the Haverhill Council on Aging, where served as a receptionist. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed taking annual trips to the White Mountains in New Hampshire. She enjoyed skiing, the beach and passed that love on to her children. She enjoyed traveling and was excited to go sightseeing in Germany when her youngest son was stationed there while serving the United States Air Force, and visited Liechtenstein, Holland and many other areas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, attending their school and athletic events. She liked a good game of scrabble, cribbage, and (being from New England) 45s. Always up for an adventure, she looked forward to the many trips to the coast of Maine, Cape Cod, and New Hampshire with her sister-in-law Elcena. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Richard A. Prescott, she is survived by her children, Barry of Atlanta, GA, Robert and his wife JoEllen of Coon Rapids, MN, her daughter, Vicky Mosher and her husband Gerard of Haverhill with whom she lived, grandchildren, Erik, Tyler and Addison Prescott, Peter and Daniel Desmarais, Sarah Couch and her husband Jake. A special thanks to the Wingate @ Haverhill for the wonderful love and care they shared with our mom.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, November 25th at 11AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will be private. Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7pm in the funeral home. For those who wish, Carolyn may be remembered through donations to the Resident Council Activity Fund c/o Jean Diamontopoulos, Activity Director for Wingate at Haverhill, 190 North Avenue, Haverhill, MA. 01830. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Laura S MacArthur, 82, beloved wife of the late Gregory W MacArthur, passed away peacefully, November 23. Born in Winchester, she is the daughter of the late Lester R, and Violet W Snow. Mrs. MacArthur was raised in Winchester and was a graduate of Green Mountain College. With her husband Greg, they lived in Topsfield for 45 years where they had 3 children. Laura was a very active volunteer in the community, including The Arts Council and PTA. She also spoke in support of the Equal Rights Amendment in the 70’s. She enjoyed nature, gardening, and long walks in one of her favorite places, the Audubon Sanctuary. She had a great love for animals and also enjoyed spending summers with family on Lake Winnipesaukee. Most of all she was a deeply devoted mother and grandmother. There’s nothing she loved more than spending time with her grandchildren and family.
She is survived by three children: Brad MacArthur and his wife Fil of Georgetown, Diana MacArthur of Newburyport and Brooks MacArthur of Ipswich; three grandchildren: Christina MacArthur and Reid and Owen Marshall; her sisters Carole Snow Vajames of Ipswich, Cindy Snow, and brother Bradford Snow from Hamilton, along with many cousins, and extended family. She was a very kind, compassionate and loving soul and warmed everyone she met with her smile and touched many lives. She will be dearly missed by all who loved her. Laura was predeceased by her siblings, Sally Snow Higgins and David Snow.
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend Laura's Funeral Service on Wednesday, November 29th at 10AM in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Interment will follow at Cowles-Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 4 to 7pm in the funeral home. For those who wish, Laura may be remembered through donations to The Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA. 01983 OR The MSPCA at Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Avenue, Salem, MA. 01970. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Ruth E. (Munson) Chanonhouse, 95, of Seabrook, NH., passed away on Wednesday morning, November 29th at the Oceanside Center in Hampton, NH. with her Granddaughter by her side. Ruth was born in Everett, MA. to the late Elliott and Lena ( Cunningham) Munson. She graduated with her class from the Everett High School. Ruth went on to work for many years at G.E. as a Riveter during the war. During her spare time, Ruth loved Arts and Crafts, especially, knitting and counter cross stitching.
Ruth was the beloved wife of the late Alfred R. Chanonhouse and is survived by her Grandchildren, Dawn R. Chanonhouse and Shane Haskell as well as her Great-Grandchildren, Jessip Charlebois, Kayla Haskell and Nathan Haskell. Ruth was predeceased by her children, Thomas A. Chanonhouse and Donna Chanonhouse and her sister, Dorothy Rahdin.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Graveside Service on Friday, December 8th at 10:30AM in the South Byfield Cemetery, Georgetown. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4 to 6pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, Ruth may be remembered through donations to Alzheimer's Research Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, FL. 17, Chicago, IL. 60601. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visitwww.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Frank E. Phillips, 91, of Georgetown, passed peacefully on November 29, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving sons Mark and Brent. Born in Georgetown, MA. to Frank and Elizabeth ( Morse ) Phillips, he attended elementary school in Georgetown, and graduated trade school for aviation maintenance in Boston, MA. before entering the Navy in 1944. In the Navy he attended and graduated from the Navy's Aviation Electronics School in Jacksonville, FL. and became an Aviation Electronic Specialist, serving during WW II in 1945 before being honorably discharged in 1946. Upon his discharge from the Navy, Frank worked for the Sheridan Company that later became Harris Graphics, traveling throughout the country and overseas installing and servicing book binding machinery, until his retirement in 1990. Frank also traveled throughout the country taking annual trips with his wife Peggy and their son Mark seeing many notable landmarks, parks, gardens and museums throughout the years. He also enjoyed annual trips to Florida, walking the beaches with Peggy and the many friends they met there. Frank and Peggy loved taking vacations to such places as Hawaii, Aruba, St. Thomas, Puerto Rico and Switzerland. Frank was beloved by all his family members, as well as his many friends and neighbors who knew him as a very thoughtful, kind and caring man. Frank was a very devoted and loving husband to Peggy, and father to their sons. He will be greatly missed by all. Frank was the loving husband to the late Margaret L. (Mello) Phillips and is survived by his three sons, Mark, Denis and Brent as well as his two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Family and friends are invited to visit with the Phillips Family on Friday, December 8th from 4 to 7pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. All are invited to his Graveside Service with Military Honors the following Friday, December 15th at 11AM in the Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Peter J. DellaPorta formerly of Revere passed away suddenly at the age of 66, Tuesday January 30,2018. Peter was loved by many, he always opened his home and heart to anyone who needed advice or a good laugh. He was a lover of fishing, hunting, boating, and had a true passion for muscle cars that he passed onto his sons. In 2010 he took First place for his Buick Skylark while living in Cape Coral, Florida.
In his younger years along with his brother Bobby Fossett and h...is best man Stevie MacNamara they formed the band The Knightside, which lead him to meeting the one true love of his life Irene DellaPorta (Dudley). They built their life and family together and spent many years camping at Mi-Te-Joe's campground with their close friends that he truly considered his family. Belonging to Local 25 Peter was a Teamsters driver through and through. He loved his time out on the road and was proud to say he had visited every state in the country. Peter went on to retire to Florida where he loved looking at his Palm Trees and sitting in his pool.
Peter is predeceased by his parents Vera and Peter DellaPorta of Revere, his sister and brother-in-law Gilda and Leonard D’Orlando of Lynnfield, his brother-in-law Neil MacDonald of Andover, and brother-in-law Robert Crapanzano of Staten Island, NY.
Peter leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years Irene (Dudley) DellaPorta formerly of Chelsea. Peter also leaves behind what he considered his greatest accomplishment, his four children. Dana and Erik Voigt of Uxbridge, Peter and Sara DellaPorta of Cape Coral, Joseph and Jamie DellaPorta of Saugus and Deanna and Joseph Paddock of Kingston, NH. Peter considered himself very lucky to have ten beautiful grandchildren Nestle, Rudy, Zander, Avianna, Julia, Faith, Anthony, Peter, Dominic and Olivia. Peter is also survived by his sisters that he loved dearly Claire Crapanzano of Staten Island and Norma MacDonald of Georgetown and his many nieces, nephews’ cousins and friends that he treasured.
Services will be held on Saturday February 3,2018 at the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral home at 14 Pleasant Street Georgetown, Ma. The calling hours are 12-4pm. In leu of flowers please make donations to Autism Speaks, The New England Center for Children at 33 Turnpike Road Southborough, Ma 01772 and Just a Little Help Burial Fund at P.O. Box 262 Revere, Ma 02151.
Due to severe Allergies and COPD in the immediate family unfortunately flowers will not be accepted at the funeral home, greenery only. We also kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavy perfumes and cologne.
Forest J. Griffin, age 24, son of Richard Griffin and Elisa DeMinico, died in peace on January 22, 2018 in Salisbury, Massachusetts.
Along with his parents, Forest is survived by his two sisters; his twin Myia Griffin and Asherah Harper (Buell), two nephews, his loving girlfriend Angela Hills, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Forest was born in Bennington, Vermont but spent most of his life in Plum Island and Salisbury, Mass. He attended Triton High School in Byfield, MA where he was an avid basketball and football player.
In his adult life, Forest fell in love with working out and lifting weights. He had a passion for helping and guiding others in the gym and was in his element when doing so. Forest was a great cook and loved to try new and different foods. He had a huge heart, had many friends, and was one of most down to earth people you would ever meet.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, January 27th from 5 to 8pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Services and interment will be private. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
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Lois C. (Ovington) Hazen, 84, a lifelong resident of Georgetown, having lived in her home for over 60 years, passed away on January 15, 2018 at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Lois was born in Newton, MA to the late Edwin D. and Doris E. (Ordway) Ovington. Lois was the owner of the former Hill Top Kindergarten in Georgetown and an active member of the First Congregational Church of Georgetown. She loved to travel to her camp in Tamworth, NH. and was a beloved Red Sox Fan. Lois served the public for many years at the V.F.W. and the Rowley Country Club.
Lois was the loving wife of the late James E. Hazen, Sr. and is survived by her sons, James E. Hazen, Jr. and his wife Eileen of Seabrook, NH. and John W. Hazen and his wife Helen of Troutman, NC., her 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, her siblings, Lee Chadwick of Topsfield and Edward J. Ovington of Maine as well as her many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Saturday, January 20th at 12 Noon in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown.Interment will be private. Visitation will be held on Saturday prior to her service from 10 to noon. For those who wish, Lois may be remembered through donations to the First Congregational Church of Georgetown, 7 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA. 01833. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Raymond John McManus, 80, of Georgetown, MA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018.
Ray was born in Everett, MA on September 4, 1937 to the late Anne and John McManus. He served 20 years in the United States Navy and received a Bachelors Degree in Business from Bentley College. He retired from Verizon. Ray was a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus and was involved in the rosary making ministry.
He is survived by loving wife, Carol (Forrest) McManus, daughter Laura and her husband Mike Toomey, Son Steven McManus and his wife Debra, daughter Sandi and her husband Wade Lariviere and grandchildren Michael, Christopher and Melissa Toomey, Danielle Bradford and sisters Sarah and Elizabeth Lariviere, and Katherine McManus.
Visiting hours are at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown on Sunday, January 14, from 4-8 p.m. Christian mass at St. Mary's Church, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown on Monday at 10 a.m. with burial immediately following at Harmony Cemetery on Central Street, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the People Helping People Food Pantry, St. Mary's Parish, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA. 01833.
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Shirley (Eastman) Hebb, 86 of Boxford, passed away peacefully January 15th with loved ones beside her.
Raised in Haverhill, MA, Shirley moved to West Boxford on her marriage to Robert Edmund Hebb and raised a family of whom she was so proud. In recent weeks, she told us that she knew she “had done what she was supposed to do – when she saw her children and grandchildren who were strong and independent, but especially that they loved and supported one another.” She leaves behind her sons, Michael, Richard, Francis (Mary Ann) and Robert L. (Sherrin), and daughters, Kathleen Keenan (Jim), Claire Egan, and Rebecca Cottrell (Jon), 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her brother, Robert F. Eastman and many nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Robert and her sister Evelyn Sargent. Shirley loved many things in life, but most importantly her family and friends. She could be found holding a baby, reading a book to a child, or enjoying a cup of tea in one of the small local shops with friends. In recent years, she took great pleasure in the birds in her feeders, baking a favorite cookie for a grandchild, and reading. She loved the spring and seeing the gardens come to life. She is sadly missed and will always be remembered for her love and strength.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend her Funeral Service on Monday, January 22nd at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Burial services for the immediate family are at the Brookside Cemetery, West Boxford, MA. Calling Hours will be held on Sunday from 1 to 5pm in the funeral home. For those who wish, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boxford Public Library for children’s books. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
Evelyn P. West, age 84, died peacefully beside loved ones at Methuen Village at Riverwalk Park on December 19, 2017. Beloved sister, mother, nana, aunt, and mentor who will be missed by all.
She is survived by her siblings: John, Andy, Fred and Loretta Ligor. Her children: Christine, Lisa Peters, John and Jason West. Her grandchildren: Andrea, Alex, Weston, Nicholas and James.
Funeral Service to be held 11 am on Thursday, December 28 at the 2nd Congregational Church in West Boxford, MA, followed immediately by a private family graveside service. The Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown has been entrusted with her arrangements.
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Raymond John McManus, 80, of Georgetown, MA passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2018.
Ray was born in Everett, MA on September 4, 1937 to the late Anne and John McManus. He served 20 years in the United States Navy and received a Bachelors Degree in Business from Bentley College. He retired from Verizon. Ray was a Fourth Degree in the Knights of Columbus and was involved in the rosary making ministry.
He is survived by loving wife, Carol (Forrest) McManus, daughter Laura and her husband Mike Toomey, Son Steven McManus and his wife Debra, daughter Sandi and her husband Wade Lariviere and grandchildren Michael, Christopher and Melissa Toomey, Danielle Bradford and sisters Sarah and Elizabeth Lariviere, and Katherine McManus.
Visiting hours are at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown on Sunday, January 14, from 4-8 p.m. Christian mass at St. Mary's Church, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown on Monday at 10 a.m. with burial immediately following at Harmony Cemetery on Central Street, Georgetown.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the People Helping People Food Pantry, St. Mary's Parish, 94 Andover Street, Georgetown, MA. 01833.
GEORGETOWN – Michael L. Luse, 72, passed on Friday, February 09, 2018.
Born in Glasgow, Montana on February 03, 1946, to the late Walter R. Luse and Eva M. (Foust) Luse, Michael, or as many knew of him as Mike, was a resident of Georgetown for over forty years.
After graduating High School, Michael left Montana to serve the United States Navy as a Ships Cook and was stationed on the East Coast. At end of service, Michael settled in Massachusetts, working in the shipyards before beginning his career as a welder with General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts, where he recently retired from after 40 years.
When Michael wasn’t working, he was enjoying his passion of fishing, whether deep sea, river, fly, or ice; tending his flower garden; relaxing with a good book; and perfecting his skill at smoking meats and making jerky; in addition to riding his cooler cart amongst the Mega Trucks when camping at the mud runs.
Michael is pre-deceased by his older brother Gary Luse of Glasgow, Montana, and his sister Myrna Russell of Bozeman, Montana. Michael is survived by his everlasting love of thirty years, Jennifer Dewinter of Lowell, Massachusetts; his older brother Ray Luse of Spokane, Washington, and his wife El Clair Luse; another older brother Blake Luse of Great Falls, Montana, and his wife Josie Luse; his younger brother Craig Luse of Cut Bank, Montana, and his wife Micky Luse; his brother in law Max Russell of Texas. Michael is also survived by his former wife, Sandra Luse of Bradenton, Florida, the mother of his children: Eric Luse of Lynn, Massachusetts, and his wife Sherry Luse; Mark Luse of Georgetown, Massachusetts, and his partner Sher Estes and her son Travis Landes; Brian Luse of Townsville, Australia, and his wife Kathryn Luse; Kevin Luse of Bradenton, Florida; his grandchildren whom he adored, Tyler Luse and Anthony Luse of Georgetown, Massachusetts; Logan Luse, Phoebe Luse, and Elara Luse all of Townsville, Australia; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours for Michael will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, in the CONTE - GIAMBERARDINO Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA, from 4pm to 8pm. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
William "Bill" Aliferis, 83 years, of North Andover and formerly of Lynn, died on Monday, Febrauary 12, 2018 at the Kaplan House in Danvers after a long illness.
Bill was born in Lynn, MA. on August 3, 1934 to the late George and Mary (McIssac) Aliferis. He attended Lynn schools and after high school, he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corp.where he served his country proudly from December 7, 1956-December 6, 1962. Bill was employed by General Electric in Lynn for over 30 years until his retirement in 1990. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and bowling.
Bill is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth F. (Murphy) Aliferis of North Andover and his 2 sons, William and Chris Aliferis, his 3 step sons, Michael, Jeff and Eric as well as his 3 grandchildren, Jamie, Zachary and Tyler. His 2 brother's, Arthur "Sonny" Aliferis and his wife Mary (Fenton) and George Aliferis, his brother-in-law, Ernest Cote and several nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his grandchildren, Christine and Joseph and his sister, Barbara Cote.
Family and friends are kindly invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, February 17th from 10 to 2pm in the CONTE - GIAMBERARDINO Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. The U.S. Marines will perform Military Honors at the conclusion of visitation.For those who wish, Bill may be remembered through donations to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA. 01923. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Jean Christina (Fleming) Lanigan, age 87, passed away peacefully with family by her side at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, MA after a short illness. She was born on April 17, 1930. She was the daughter to the late Patrick E. Fleming and Julia V. (Moynihan) Fleming.
Jean grew up in Charlestown, MA and attended St. Francis de Sales School. She graduated from Salem State Teachers’ College and received a Master’s degree in Elementary Education from Boston State College. She taught for many years at the Williams Elementary School in Chelsea, MA and was named Teacher of the Year in 1955-56. She lived in Stoneham, MA and then in Georgetown, MA for 49 years, where she was a homemaker and CCD teacher for St. Mary’s Parish. She enjoyed spending quality time with her children and grandchildren. She also worked in the office at Chesterton Co. in Groveland, and as a pharmacy technician at CVS in Rowley, MA. Jean was predeceased by her siblings: Edward Fleming, Mary Maher, Lois Sutherlin, Geraldine Finn, Henrietta Jurczak, Thomas Fleming, and Joseph Fleming. She was also predeceased by her husband, Richard J. Lanigan. She leaves her beloved children: Julie (Lanigan) Nally of Georgetown, Patricia (Lanigan) Papaefthemiou and husband Bill of Groveland, and Richard T. Lanigan and wife Tina of Bradford. She also leaves her very cherished grandchildren: Evan and Brian Papaefthemiou, Sean Lanigan, and Colin Nally. In addition, she leaves many wonderful nieces and nephews.
At the request of the family, funeral services will be held privately at the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown. For those who wish, Jean may be remembered with a memorial contribution to the Kaplan Family Hospice House c/o Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan Street, Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923. Family thoughts: sincere, feisty, smart, funny Irish wit, loved kids, strong, independent, kind, and happy.
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Robert Lawrence Means, 94, formerly of Georgetown, MA passed away at Brooksby Village, Peabody, on Saturday, January 20, 2018.
Robert was born on January 29, 1923 to Alice Hubbard Means and Robert Whitman Means. He served in the Pacific during WWII as a corporal in the United States Marine Corps. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Harvard College (’46). He retired from a career in capital campaigns for national and regional not-for-profit organizations, colleges and schools. Robert was Past Sr, Vice Commander and a member of the VFW Post 7608 Board of Directors in Georgetown.Robert was an award-winning rock gardener and longstanding member of the New England Chapter of the North American Rock Garden Society.
He is survived by loving wife, Joan Braddon Means; son Robert and his wife Christine Bell; son Jonathan and his wife Marlene; daughter Martita; grandchildren: Alastair-Ian Means and his wife Sarah, and Meaghan Means; great-grandchildren: Margaret, Robert and Aileen. He was pre-deceased by his youngest daughter Lucinda.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1PM on Saturday, March 24th at Trinity Episcopal Church, 124 River Road, Topsfield, MA 01983. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Robert L. Means Sr. may be made to the Essex County Greenbelt Association, 82 Eastern Avenue, Essex, MA. 01929. The Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown has been entrusted to Robert's care. For florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.
Sandra Larsen, 83, of Groveland, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday morning, March 7, 2018, in her home. She was born February 11, 1935 in Medford, MA, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Rood) Deery. She graduated from Scarborough High School and shortly after married Donald Larsen on June 4, 1955.
Sandy was a very hard worker and a dedicated mother. She had several jobs throughout her life to help support the family from working at Western Electric, driving the local school bus and running a small catering business with her good friend, Sandy Daniels. Later in life, she volunteered at the Groveland Congregational Church, participating in “Faith Circle” and spent a great deal of time with her grandchildren.
Sandy was incredibly talented, often making and mending clothes for her loved ones, handcrafting quilts and braided rugs, and knitting afghans and Christmas stockings for every member of the family.
She moved to Groveland in 1967 with her husband of 55 years. Together they made many happy memories. Sandy leaves her son, Scott Larsen and his wife Judi of Georgetown; daughter, Lori and her partner Paul Castellano of Haverhill; son, Keith and his wife StarrAnn of Danville, NH; daughter, Lisa and her husband Phil Wright of Groveland; 11 adoring grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, as well as her dear friend of many years, Bud Kallman. She was predeceaseed by her loving husband, Don Larsen; daughter, Bonny Larsen-McInnes; and brother, Dick Deery. Her love and laughter will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
The memorial service will take place at Groveland Congregational Church, 4 King St., Groveland at 2:30pm on Saturday, March 10, 2018. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Great Lakes of Newburyport, 350 R. Merrimack St, Newburyport, MA 01950. For florists or accommodations, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Conte – Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown
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Peter J. DellaPorta formerly of Revere passed away suddenly at the age of 66, Tuesday January 30,2018. Peter was loved by many, he always opened his home and heart to anyone who needed advice or a good laugh. He was a lover of fishing, hunting, boating, and had a true passion for muscle cars that he passed onto his sons. In 2010 he took First place for his Buick Skylark while living in Cape Coral, Florida.
In his younger years along with his brother Bobby Fossett and his best man Stevie MacNamara they formed the band The Knightside, which lead him to meeting the one true love of his life Irene DellaPorta (Dudley). They built their life and family together and spent many years camping at Mi-Te-Joe's campground with their close friends that he truly considered his family. Belonging to Local 25 Peter was a Teamsters driver through and through. He loved his time out on the road and was proud to say he had visited every state in the country. Peter went on to retire to Florida where he loved looking at his Palm Trees and sitting in his pool.
Peter is predeceased by his parents Vera and Peter DellaPorta of Revere, his sister and brother-in-law Gilda and Leonard D’Orlando of Lynnfield, his brother-in-law Neil MacDonald of Andover, and brother-in-law Robert Crapanzano of Staten Island, NY.
Peter leaves behind his loving wife of 48 years Irene (Dudley) DellaPorta formerly of Chelsea. Peter also leaves behind what he considered his greatest accomplishment, his four children. Dana and Erik Voigt of Uxbridge, Peter and Sara DellaPorta of Cape Coral, Joseph and Jamie DellaPorta of Saugus and Deanna and Joseph Paddock of Kingston, NH. Peter considered himself very lucky to have ten beautiful grandchildren Nestle, Rudy, Zander, Avianna, Julia, Faith, Anthony, Peter, Dominic and Olivia. Peter is also survived by his sisters that he loved dearly Claire Crapanzano of Staten Island and Norma MacDonald of Georgetown and his many nieces, nephews’ cousins and friends that he treasured.
Services will be held on Saturday February 3,2018 at the Conte-Giamberardino Funeral home at 14 Pleasant Street Georgetown, Ma. The calling hours are 12-4pm. In leu of flowers please make donations to Autism Speaks, The New England Center for Children at 33 Turnpike Road Southborough, Ma 01772 and Just a Little Help Burial Fund at P.O. Box 262 Revere, Ma 02151.
Due to severe Allergies and COPD in the immediate family unfortunately flowers will not be accepted at the funeral home, greenery only. We also kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavy perfumes and cologne.
Alma (Elaine) Hatch of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2018 with her loving family at her side.
Elaine was born on March 15, 1934 to Arthur and Mimi Danielson of Medford, MA. Her family moved to Groveland, MA where she lived until she married George Hatch in 1956. Their celebration of marriage began at St. James Episcopal Church in Groveland where they were lifelong parishioners and loved by all. Elaine was the longest living parishioner of St. James where she was baptized as a child and was an active member until her death. They settled in Georgetown, building a life of friendships and memories. Elaine and George enjoyed many years as active members of the Boxford Grange, each of them being a Past Master. They celebrated 60 years of marriage on August 12, 2016 with many members of the large family in attendance. Elaine worked for the Town of Georgetown for 40 years in several capacities, most notably in the Tax Collectors, Treasurers office. She loved trips to Foxwoods, knitting, attending Casey’s plays and cheering on her kids/grand kids at hundreds of sporting and school events. She especially loved family gatherings as well as spending time on the Cape and in the White Mountains. A very social person, she had many, many friends and will be dearly missed.
Elaine was predeceased by her husband George, and leaves son Niles Hatch and his wife Kathy of Georgetown, MA, daughter Charlene Case and husband John of Pittsfield, NH, son Kendall Hatch and loving companion Deborah Bentley of Sumter, SC, son Scott Hatch and his wife Kathy of Bradford, MA and daughter Susan Garneau and her loving companion Martin Choquette of Exeter, NH. She is survived by 8 Grandchildren and 10-1/2 Great Grandchildren.
All are invited to celebrate in her Funeral Service on Saturday, March 24th at 10AM in St. James Episcopal Church, 119 Washington Street, Groveland. Visitation with the family will be held on Friday from 4 to 8 pm in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. For those who wish, In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to her beloved St. James Episcopal Church, 119 Washington St., Groveland, MA. 01834. For funeral home directions, florists or accommodations, please visit
