Obituaries
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Agnes Johnson, 92
Swampscott — Mrs. Agnes (Winiarczyk) Johnson, age 92, of Swampscott, died on Friday, May 25, 2012, at Pilgrim House in Peabody. She was the beloved wife of the late Kenneth T. Johnson.
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Evelyn (Goldberg) Swartz, 86
Peabody — Evelyn (Goldberg) Swartz of Peabody entered into rest May 25. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin Swartz. Devoted mother of Marc & Lauren Swartz of Peabody and Steven & Rhonda Swartz of Brockton. Loving sister of the late Sara “Sooky” Rantz and Max Goldberg. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Jeffrey, Scott, Nicholas and Matthew Swartz.
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Ida S. Capano
Danvers — Ida S. (Lecci) Capano, 88, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, May 26, 2012. She was the wife of the late Vincent Capano Jr., with whom she shared 54 years of marriage.
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Sara (Goodhue) Blais, 57
Methuen — Sara (Goodhue) Blais died peacefully on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at the age of 57, in the home of her longtime dear friend and caregiver Susan Richard, surrounded by friends and family. Sara was born on August 21, 1954, to her parents Donald and Doris (Fallis) Goodhue of Essex. She was married to that late Ralph Blais who predeceased her in 1998.
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Albert P. "Al" Simpson, 91
Lynn — Albert P. Simpson, age 91, of Lynn died Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the Abbott House in Lynn. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Carroll) Simpson.
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Eleanor A. (Waterman) Benedetto, 76
DANVERS — Mrs. Eleanor A. (Waterman) Benedetto 76, of Danvers died on Thursday May 24th, 2012, after a short illness.
She was born to the late Martha Waterman on April 2, 1936. Ellie, as she liked to be called finished school in 1953. Shortly after she finished school she met and fell in love with Dominic Benedetto. They eventually married and shared 58 very happy years together. -
George A. Dearborn, 93
Marblehead — George A. Dearborn, 93, of Marblehead, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Nathalie Ruth (Anderson) Dearborn with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born in West Lynn on March 18, 1919, he was the son of the late Russell and Albina (Mansfield) Dearborn.
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Marilyn E. (McHugh) Vandevelde, 78
Georgetown — Mrs. Marilyn (McHugh) Vandevelde 78, of Georgetown, formerly of Salem, beloved wife of the late Gene Vandevelde, died May 24th, 2012 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House surrounded by her family.
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Shirley L. (Olson) McMahon, 59
Danvers — Shirley Louise (Olson) McMahon, 59, of Danvers, peacefully passed away at home May 23, 2012 surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Beverly on July 31, 1952, Shirley was the daughter of the late Willard A. and late Margaret J. (D’Entremont) Olson. She grew up in Manchester-by-the Sea, MA and had lived in Danvers, MA for the last 35 years. - Friday, May 25, 2012
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Anthony Canio Civiello, 80
Salem — Anthony Canio Civiello, age 80, husband of Mary Lucille McIntire of Salem, died in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following a long illness.
Born in Lynn, the son of the late Canio and Teresa (Cancellara) Civiello, he was educated at the Highland Elementary School and was a graduate of the Lynn Vocational School, in the Class of 1949. Mr. Civiello joined the Army Reserve in 1949 and was placed on active duty in 1952 during the Korean War. Following his discharge in 1954, Mr. Civiello remained on reserve duty until receiving his permanent discharge in 1960. -
Henry J. "Hank" Mozdziez, Jr., 61
Beverly, MA — Henry J. Mozdziez Jr. “Hank” “Mike”, 61, passed away Tuesday May 22 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. Born in Salem, he is son of the late Henry Sr. and Mary “Marie” (Moynihan) Mozdziez.
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Robert Ouellette, 80
Danvers, MA — Robert Ouellette, 80, of Danvers passed away peacefully at his home on May 23, 2012. He was the husband of Frances (Karol) Ouellette with whom he shared fifty-four years of marriage.
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Donna M. Ruskowski
Danvers — Donna Maria Ruskowski, 55, of Danvers, died unexpectedly on Sunday morning, May 20, 2012, while traveling in Maryland. She was the wife of William Ruskowski, with whom she celebrated thirty years of marriage on May 15th.
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Eleanor M. "Nunny" (Gonet) Berry, 82
Salem — Eleanor M. “Nunny” (Gonet) Berry, 82, of Peabody, died Friday May 4, 2012, in Salem Hospital following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Malcolm H. Berry with whom she shared 35 years of marriage.
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Joao G. Cunha, 68
Peabody — Joao G. Cunha, 68, of Peabody, died Tuesday afternoon at the Massachusetts General Hospital following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Maria (Silva) Cunha with whom he shared over 45 years of marriage.
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Mrs. Mary E. (Kiely) Worth, 93
Danvers — Mrs. Mary Ellen (Kiely) Worth, 93, of Danvers, formerly of Topsfield and West Falmouth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Charles Curtis Worth with whom she shared 58 wonderful years of marriage.
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Patricia L. (Roberts) Macchione-Boyer, 54
Salem, NH — Patricia L. (Roberts) Macchione-Boyer (Samy) 54, of Salem, NH, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. She was the loving wife of James Boyer.
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Ryan D. Hanscom, 43
Danvers — Ryan D. Hanscom, 43, passed away on May 17, 2012. Born in Beverly, on September 8, 1968, he was the son of the late Douglas and Gail Marie (Greene) Hanscom. Prior to his illness, he had been a chef on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico for many years. He graduated with Honors from Niceville High School Florida, in 1986.
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Therese E. (D'Entremont) Dumas, 84
Swampscott, MA — Therese E. Dumas, age 84, of Swampscott and formerly of Salem, died Monday evening, May 21, 2012, at the Jewish Rehabilitation Center in Swampscott, following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Eugene H. Dumas.
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Tracey A. Farnsworth, 47
Haverhill, MA — Tracey A. (Iwanicki) Farnsworth, 47, a resident of Haverhill for twenty years, died on Saturday, May 19, 2012.
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Valentin Rivera, 72
Peabody — Valentin Rivera, 72, beloved husband of the late Irma (Berroa) Rivera and a Deacon with St. John the Baptist Church in Peabody, died very peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday May 22, 2012, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was in the comforting presence of his family by his side as his spirit was welcomed into the comforting presence of Christ.
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William A. H. "Bill" Le Clair, 69
Peabody and Lynn MA — William A.H. “Bill” Le Clair, 69, of South Peabody, and formerly of Lynn, died Wednesday at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, with his family by his side after a yearlong illness. He was the husband of 27 years to Grace (Freni) Le Clair.
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Anthony Canio Civiello, 80
Salem — Anthony Canio Civiello, age 80, husband of Mary Lucille McIntire of Salem, died in the Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, following a long illness.
Born in Lynn, the son of the late Canio and Teresa (Cancellara) Civiello, he was educated at the Highland Elementary School and was a graduate of the Lynn Vocational School, in the Class of 1949. Mr. Civiello joined the Army Reserve in 1949 and was placed on active duty in 1952 during the Korean War. Following his discharge in 1954, Mr. Civiello remained on reserve duty until receiving his permanent discharge in 1960. - Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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Anne Derby, 85
Beverly — Anne (Kovalchuk) Derby died Tuesday, May 22, at Beverly Hospital. She was 85. Born and raised in Salem, she was daughter of the late Keril and Julia (Marcello) Kovalchuk. She was the beloved wife of the late Warren H. Derby, Jr.
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Arthur Kehoe, 66
Georgetown — Arthur Kehoe, 66, of Georgetown, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at the Beverly Hospital. Arthur was born in Peabody, MA., on July 22, 1945, to the late James and Gertrude (Gauthier) Kehoe. Arthur was the General Manager for Northeast Testing and Manufacturing in Beverly and during his spare time he loved to fish, however his greatest passion was the pride he took in his family and the time he spent with them, especially the summers and the holidays, which brought him the most joy.
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Barbara L. (Vaccaro) Ouellette, 68
Fruitland Park, FL — Barbara L. Ouellette passed away on May 19, 2012, after a brief illness. Born on January 1, 1944, in Revere, MA, she was raised, married and had her children in Beverly, MA. She is survived by her sister Carol Bouchard, Fruitland Park, FL; sons Donald Ouellette, Shapleigh, ME; Nicola Ouellette, Paso Robles, CA; Jeffrey Ouellette, Rensselaerville, NY, and seven grandchildren whom she adored. She is also survived by her stepmother Louise Wirtz and half-brother Mark W. Purcell of Livermore, CA.
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Catherine (Keane) "Kay" Byrne, 88
Peabody, MA — Catherine (Keane) “Kay” Byrne, 88, of Peabody died peacefully Monday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the wife of the late Sylvester “Red” Byrne.
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Colette Maguire, 77
Lynn, MA — Colette H. (Doucette) Maguire, age 77 years, of Lynn, died Monday, May 21, 2012, in Salem Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas “Mickey” Maguire and Leo LeBlanc, and the daughter of the late Alfred and Helen (Therrien) Doucette. Born in Quebec, Canada, she lived in Lynn all her life. She was a graduate of St. Jeanne the Baptiste School, Class of 1952, and Continental Hairdressing School. Colette worked as a lunch aide at the Drewicz School in Lynn and for Witham Catering and the former Clam Shell in Lynn. She was a communicant of St. Pius V Church and enjoyed sewing, quilting, working puzzles, playing cards and animals.
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Doris A. (Cormier) Swaczyk, 80
Peabody and Salem MA — Doris A. (Cormier) Swaczyk, 80, of Salem, MA, and formerly of Peabody, died Sunday, at the Spaulding Hospital in Cambridge after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Peabody Police officer Gustaf S. Swaczyk.
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Grace R. (Levison) Margolis, 88
Peabody — Grace R. (Levison) Margolis, 88, of Peabody, formerly of Beverly, entered into rest Monday evening, May 21, 2012. Beloved wife of Irving Margolis.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two devoted children, Leanne Feldberg & her husband Paul of Peabody and Elliott Margolis & his wife Caryl of Beverly; six cherished grandchildren and four adored great-grandchildren. She was also the loving sister of the late Melvin Levison.
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