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Gladys Rose (Maguire) Costello, 91, of Georgetown, MA and formerly Hanover, NH, died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born on October 22, 1934, in Georgetown to the late George J. and Ruth E. (Lawson) Maguire, Gladys graduated from Perley High School in 1952. Upon her father’s death that same year, she went to work as a secretary at General Electric in Lynn, MA to help support her mother. It was a few years later in that same office, that she met Robert “Bob” R. ...

Gladys Rose (Maguire) Costello, 91, of Georgetown, MA and formerly Hanover, NH, died peacefully on Sunday, March 8, 2026. Born on October 22, 1934, in Georgetown to the late George J. and Ruth E. ...

Joseph Longo. Jr. Groveland

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Joseph Longo, 74, who peacefully left us on Tuesday. He was a devoted husband for 50 years. He took great pride in his woodworking and his career as a machinist. Joe enjoyed the outdoors, spending time fishing and hunting, enjoying his camp in Maine and he found immense joy in watching his grandchildren grow up. He is survived by his loving wife, his two children, and their families. He joins in peace his mother, father, and brother. Though ...

Ann Lacey Georgetown

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ann Marie Kilroy Lacey of Georgetown, MA, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a long illness. She passed at home surrounded by family. Ann was born in Roxbury, MA, the sixth of nine children, to James Kilroy and Margaret Earner Kilroy, and grew up in Halifax, MA. After graduating from Silver Lake Regional High School in 1958, she lived and worked in Boston, MA, married James Lacey in 1964, and moved to Georgetown in 1968. Ann was an avid ...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ann Marie Kilroy Lacey of Georgetown, MA, passed away on February 3, 2026, after a long illness. She passed at home surrounded by family. Ann was ...

Julia Stevenson Georgetown

Some people live out Scripture with their lives. Julie Stevenson was one of them. “Love is patient, love is kind…” from 1 Corinthians 13 was not simply something Julie believed; it was how she lived. She was patient in every circumstance and kind and gentle in every interaction. She lived her life steadily and full of grace. Julie Stevenson passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply. She would ...

Some people live out Scripture with their lives. Julie Stevenson was one of them. “Love is patient, love is kind…” from 1 Corinthians 13 was not simply something Julie ...

Brian Testa Georgetown

Brian Testa, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, musician, teacher, teammate, coach, neighbor and friend to anyone he met, has died one year after being diagnosed with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He was 82. A lifelong athlete and sports fan, Brian objected to being taken out of the game early and would have liked to have some say in it, because he truly relished being here. From ski trips, hockey games and kayaking adventures to spending time ...

Brian Testa, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, musician, teacher, teammate, coach, neighbor and friend to anyone he met, has died one year after being diagnosed with ...

Pauline Smith West Newbury

Pauline (Kimball) Smith passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026, in Newburyport, MA Pauline was born on September 12,1940 in Boston to parents Catherine Hanley Riley and Nicholas Ladoulis. Pauline was married to Ronald Smith for 66 years and they made their home in West Newbury, MA for many years with their children. Pauline leaves her daughters Kim Smith and husband Dale, Kerry Donovan and husband Frank, Kristin Stefanile and daughter-in-law Tammy ...

Pauline (Kimball) Smith passed away unexpectedly on February 17, 2026, in Newburyport, MA Pauline was born on September 12,1940 in Boston to parents Catherine Hanley Riley and Nicholas ...

Scott Ewell Rowley

Scott Spofford Ewell, aged 80, of Rowley, MA, passed away at his home on January 31, 2026. He was born at Beverly Hospital on February 28, 1945, to William Ewell and Nannett Verdrey Ewell. He graduated from Georgetown High School and entered the military in 1965. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, with tours overseas in Germany and Turkey. Upon discharge from the military, he joined the U.S. Postal Service as a Maintenance Mechanic on Mail Processing Equipment. After more than ...

Scott Spofford Ewell, aged 80, of Rowley, MA, passed away at his home on January 31, 2026. He was born at Beverly Hospital on February 28, 1945, to William Ewell and Nannett Verdrey Ewell. He ...

Karen Jellow Salisbury

Karen Marie Jellow, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the Kaplan house in Danvers, surrounded by family after a period of declining health. Karen was born in Gloucester on May 14, 1943, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (White) Amero and graduated from Gloucester High School in 1961 and then the Stenography Institute of Boston in 1962. She was a cherished wife, Mom, Nana, sister and friend, and her presence will be deeply missed. Mrs. Jellow leaves her husband of 61 ...

Gordon Jellow Salisbury

Gordon Jellow, age 83, of Georgetown, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his loving family. He died of a broken heart just two weeks after the loss of his beloved wife, Karen, who was truly the center of his world. His number one job in life was taking care of Karen and doing anything to make her happy. Gordon loved deeply and completely, and he wrote love letters to Karen during their many years together, which she cherished. ...

Joseph Russo Georgetown

Born in Revere, Massachusetts, Joseph (“Joe”) Russo was raised alongside six siblings. He met and married the love of his life, Margaret (“Rita”) Shea, and together they celebrated 63 years of marriage. Joe and Rita made their home in Peabody, Massachusetts, where they raised their self‑proclaimed five amazing and gorgeous children. While raising his family, Joe attended and graduated from Northeastern University with an engineering degree and proudly ...

Born in Revere, Massachusetts, Joseph (“Joe”) Russo was raised alongside six siblings. He met and married the love of his life, Margaret (“Rita”) Shea, and together they ...