Andover Townsman | Obituaries

Bernice DownsBernice E. "Bunny" Downs

1930 - 2025

Andover - Bernice E. "Bunny" Downs, a lifelong resident of Andover, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, in New Hampshire, at the age of 94. Born on July 18, 1930, in Lawrence, MA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Ida (Heinz) Bryant.
A devoted public servant, Bunny worked for many years for the Town of...

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Cynthia CookCynthia Cook

1946 - 2025

Woodstock - Cindy Cook, of Woodstock, died peacefully Sunday, June 22, 2025, in her home surrounded by family. She moved to Woodstock from Andover, MA, in October of 2020, and joined the North Universalist Chapel Society of Woodstock as soon as services could be attended in person.
A passionate educator of adults...

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Robert GallantRobert T. Gallant

2025

Portland - Robert T. Gallant (1943-2025) Bob died peacefully on June 19, 2025 at Maine Medical Center in Portland with his wife Patricia by his side. Bobby grew up in Haverhill, son of Mary Catherine (Lynn) and Albin Gallant, graduating from Haverhill High School in 1961. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1964, he...

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Charlotte LynchCharlotte J. Lynch

1930 - 2025

Andover - Charlotte J. Lynch of Andover, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 20, 2025.
Charlotte was born in Boston on October 27, 1930, daughter of the late Samuel and Minna Levine. She was predeceased by her brother, Edward Levine.
She was married to her beloved husband, Kalman Lynch, for over 45 years,...

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Dr. Matthew Cushing Jr.Dr. Matthew Cushing Jr.

1932 - 2025

Brewster - With profound sadness, we announce the peaceful passing of Dr. Matthew Cushing Jr. on May 31, 2025. His sons, Evan and Hugh, were able to spend his last days with him in Brewster, MA.
Born in Salem, MA in 1932, he spent his first years in Beverly with his parents Matthew Cushing and M. Jane (Teague)...

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Concetta KingConcetta L. King

1926 - 2025

Andover - Concetta L King, longtime Andover resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 14th at the age of 99.
Connie graduated from Boston Girls School in 1943. She worked at Schraffts part time while in school at Bryant and Stratton in Boston. Once graduated, she worked at the Better Business Bureau where...

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Patrick DoerrPatrick A. Doerr

1980 - 2025

Tewksbury - DOERR, Patrick A. – Age 44, of Tewksbury, formerly of Andover, passed away in New Hampshire on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Alison (McArthur) Doerr.
Born on November 15, 1980, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Patrick was the cherished son of Donna (Perkins) Doerr of Londonderry,...

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Daniel BederDaniel Beder

June 8th

Burlington - Daniel Beder passed away on June 8th after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was just 55 years old.
Dan was born in New York, one of two sons of Steven and Joan Beder. He grew up in Westbury, New York, and graduated from Westbury High School, where he enjoyed playing on the baseball and basketball...

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