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Andrew Girdwood
1939 - 2025
Andover - Andrew (Andy) Girdwood died peacefully in his sleep at home after a valiant struggle with heart and kidney diseases. Born on 'Girdwood Lane' to Andrew and Margaret (Peg), Andrew grew up in Deer Creek, PA. He played football and made lasting friendships at Westminster College, then moved to Long Island, New...
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John Lux
1926 - 2025
East Providence - John Richard Lux, 98, of East Providence, RI, left us peacefully on March 21st, surrounded by his loving family. A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, coach and teacher, Dick will always be remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. Born on July 5, 1926, in Rahway, NJ, Dick was...
John Higgins
1938 - 2025
Andover - HIGGINS, John J. (December 18, 1938 – March 23, 2025) of Andover, formerly of Wakefield, died after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Martin and Mary Higgins of Dorchester, MA. John is the late husband of Judith (Rafferty) Higgins (Judy) and the father of Mark and Kathy Higgins of Alexandria...
Marguerite Mirisola
1935 - 2025
Eliot - Marguerite M. (Carelli) Mirisola died peacefully, surrounded by the love and care her children showered on her. Known as "Marge" (or "Margie," and affectionately as "Maggie" by her predeceased husband Louis, who she shared a blessed life with for 66 years), she grew up in Lawrence, MA and created a beautiful...
Joseph Sansivero
1944 - 2025
Andover - Joseph Francis Sansivero, 80, of Andover, passed away on March 4, 2025. Joe was born March 25, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Jean Rinaldi Sansivero and Anthony Sansivero, and grew up in Maspeth, NY. Joe graduated from Grover Cleveland High School, Brooklyn, NY, in 1961, then went on to serve in the...
Rosemary Surette
1937 - 2025
Andover - Mrs. Rosemary C. (Farrington) Surette, a longtime resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late Theodore A. Surette, passed away at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday morning, March 5, 2025. She was 87 years old. Born in Lawrence, MA on September 11, 1937,...
Mrs. Joan Verrette
1930 - 2025
Andover - Mrs. Joan M. (Hardy) Verrette, age 94, passed away peacefully, at her home, surrounded by her family on Saturday evening, March 8, 2025. Joan was the devoted and loving wife of the late Ernest J. Verrette. Born in Massachusetts on August 24, 1930, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert M. and...
Edward Powers
1931 - 2025
Portland - Edward Williams Powers passed away peacefully at his home in Portland, Oregon, on March 7, 2025 the age of 93. Born in Lockport, NY, to Gladys and Edward J. Powers, he was the second of four children. He graduated from Lockport High School in 1948, Cornell University in 1952, and the University of...
Dr. Bernard Daly, Jr.
1946 - 2025
Andover - Dr. Bernard J. "Bernie" Daly, Jr., 78, of Andover, MA, passed away peacefully at home on February 19, 2025. Born on April 17, 1946, in Boston to Dr. Bernard J. and Helen Daly, Bernie grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Central Catholic High School. He earned his undergraduate degree from Fairfield...
Peter McCarthy
Andover - Peter Gerard McCarthy was born July 10, 1946, the fourth of four sons, (William - deceased, Joseph - deceased and Paul). Born to William and Lillian (Greene) McCarthy. Growing up in Southie, Peter enjoyed many adventures which included selling the daily newspaper, playing youth baseball (nickname...
Mary Otto
1942 - 2025
Salem - On February 15, 2025, Mary Carolyn (Hais) Otto, 82, of Salem, NH (late of Columbus, IN), passed away peacefully, surrounded by her four loving children. After spending her final days with her family at her bedside, Carolyn left to rejoin her beloved late husband, Doug Otto, in a better place. Carolyn was...
Schell Bouchard
1961 - 2025
Lawrence - Schell A. (Pomeroy) Bouchard, a resident of Lawrence, formerly of Andover and North Andover, passed away at the Lawrence General Hospital on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was 63-years-old. She was the beloved daughter of David Pomeroy of Oklahoma City, OK and the late Jeanne (Chappe) Pomeroy. Schell...
Edna Powell
Andover - Mrs. Edna M. (Perry) Powell, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late Robert B. Powell, passed away at the Bear Mountain Nursing Center in Andover on Sunday evening, February 9, 2025. She was 98 years old. Born in Andover, MA, on March 26, 1926, she was the beloved daughter of the late...
Katharine Barr
North Reading - Katharine Griffin Barr, 85, of North Reading, formerly of New York, Bermuda, and Boston, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hathorne Hill Rehabilitation in Danvers, after a lengthy illness. Born in New York City, New York on May 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Arnold M. and...
Alexandra "Sandy" Rickenbacker
North Andover - Alexandra (Sandy) Leys Rickenbacker passed away February 6th, 2025, in North Andover, MA, after a brief illness. She was born March 3rd, 1930, to James D. Leys and Gladys Sutton Leys in Yonkers, NY. She spent her entire life in the northeastern states of New York and Massachusetts. She attended The...
Chester (Chet) Orban
1947 - 2025
Boston - Chester (Chet) J. Orban died peacefully on February 6, 2025, at the West Roxbury VA Medical Center in Boston surrounded by loved ones. Chet was born in Boston, MA on August 21, 1947; oldest son to Chester F. and Nancy (Cedrone) Orban. He is survived by his only child and doting daughter, Jennifer and...
Donald Tardanico
1933 - 2025
Andover - TARDANICO, Donald E., of Andover, formerly of Northport, FL, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. Don was the beloved father of Donna Machado of Raynham and Hon. Carol-Ann Fraser and her husband, Hon. John Fraser, of Andover. Don was also the cherished stepfather of Mariellen Goulding and her...
Sonia Gildea
Portsmouth - Sonia J. Gildea, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, who left us peacefully on January 15, 2025. Sonia was a former resident of Andover, MA and York, ME. Born on June 25, 1931. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22nd in the Lucas &...
Alan Rosen
1956 - 2025
Andover - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Alan S. Rosen. Born on April 4, 1956, in Lowell, MA, Alan spent his life dedicated to his family, friends, and community. He was the beloved husband of Hope Mascott-Rosen of Andover, with whom he shared 38 wonderful years of marriage. Together,...
Louise Pike
1924 - 2025
Exeter - Louise Talbot Pike, age101, widow of Rev. J. Edison Pike, of Exeter, New Hampshire passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1924, in Lowell, MA to the late Cumner and Eleanor Talbot. She was a graduate of Lowell High School and Garland Junior College. Louise was an avid birder and a...
Anthony Shaker
2025
Andover - Anthony Ira Shaker, 80, of New Seabury, MA, and Naples, Florida, (formerly of Andover, MA), passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 surrounded by family. Born in Springfield, he was the son of the late Stephanie (Nacewicz) and Anthony J. Shaker. He was the husband of Sandra (Maheu) for 26 years prior to...
Dr. Chandrakant Patel
1931 - 2024
Ft. Lauderdale - In Loving Memory of Chandrakant Manibhai Patel (1931–2024) Chandrakant Manibhai Patel, MD, age 93, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at his home in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, surrounded by his loving family. His courageous battle against chronic lung disease showcased his remarkable strength...
George Moran
1949 - 2024
Andover - George Stephen Moran, 75, of Andover, MA, passed away surrounded by his family on December 15, 2024, following a brief, courageous battle with cancer. George was born on March 12, 1949, in Yonkers, NY, to George W. and Katherine (Hayes) Moran. With his Irish roots and a full head of red hair, he was...
Louis J. Sirois
Anniversary Remembrance Louis J. Sirois All the memories you created are still here. You live through us in everything we do. Your warmth, smile and laugh have touched us all in ways that cannot be measured. You are loved, missed and never forgotten. AU CIEL Lovingly remembered by...
In Memoriam
Elaine (deMontigny) Donovan
Andover - Mrs. Elaine M. Donovan, a resident of Andover and beloved wife of the late William D. Donovan, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024. She was 93 years old. Born in Nashua, New Hampshire on June 16, 1931, Elaine was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Loretta M. deMontigny (nee Jeannotte). Elaine...
