Andover Townsman | Obituaries

Susan BrightSusan M. Bright

1936 - 2025

North Andover - Susan M. (Reid) Bright, 88, of North Andover, peacefully passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at home surrounded by family. Susan was born November 19, 1936 in Glen Ridge, NJ the daughter of John Reid and Jeannette (McCroddan) Reid. She graduated from North Plainfield High School, and...

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Peter CashmanPeter A. Cashman

1955 - 2025

Ipswich - Peter Anthony Cashman of Ipswich, formerly of Lynn, MA and Toms River, N.J., passed away on July 19th, 2025, after a lengthy illness just a few days shy from his 70th birthday.
Peter was born in Salem, MA, grew up in Lynn, MA and was preceded by his parents William and Madelyn Cashman of Lynn, MA. Peter...

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Rita (Hamel) ArsenaultRita (Hamel) Arsenault

1926 - 2025

Andover - Rita (Hamel) Arsenault, 98, died in her apartment at Atria at Marina Place, Quincy, MA, on Saturday, July 11, 2025.
Mrs. Arsenault retired from the Town of Andover in 1999 where she had worked as Administrative Assistant to the Principal, at Shawsheen and Sanborn Schools for 20 years. She continued as a...

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Judith JamesJudith A. James

1950 - 2025

Danvers - Judith A. James, 75, of Danvers, MA, and formerly of Cary, North Carolina, died surrounded by family on July 7, 2025, after facing cancer with her characteristic tenacity and optimism.
Judy was the second of five children born to the late Patricia (Rochford) and Jay Z. James. She graduated from Andover...

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Gary SimonGary Brent Simon

2025

Townsend - Gary Brent Simon, aged 71, of Townsend, MA, died peacefully on July 21, 2025, after suffering a stroke and living with vascular dementia for four years.
Gary was the son of the late Edward and Susan Simon (nee Heymann). He is predeceased by his loving sister Margo Golden. He is survived by his brother...

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