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  Nancy McHugh, 56

  Windsor, VT — Nancy McHugh died Thursday May 16, 2013, in Windsor, Vt. She was born in Revere, Mass., a daughter of David R. and Barbara (Young) Bevan. She graduated from Danvers High School in 1974 and from Westfield State College in 1978, where she earned her teaching degree. On July 14, 1984, she was married to Joseph B. McHugh in Pepperell, Mass. They moved to Vermont in 1990 where Nancy worked as a substitute teacher for many years. She then worked in retail, most recently at BG’s Market until she became too ill to work. Nancy was an avid Boston sports fan who enjoyed watching the Patriots and Bruins but most of all the Red Sox. She also enjoyed knitting and crocheting, but more than anything enjoyed time with her family, especially her children and their friends. She was a member of the American Legion Post 25 Auxiliary as well as the Windsor B.P.O.Elks Lodge 1665. Nancy was predeceased by her father and is survived by her husband, Joe of Windsor, her mother, Barbara of Danvers, Mass., a daughter Sherrie McHugh of Windsor; two sons, Thomas D. McHugh and Joseph B. McHugh Jr., both of Windsor; two sisters, Denise Sarro and Dottie McBournie; and two brothers, David R. Bevan Jr. and Scott Bevan, all of Danvers, Mass., as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

  The Salem News Sat, May 18
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• William E. "Bill" Garrett, 70

  Beverly — William E. “Bill” Garrett, 70, died Wednesday, May 15 at Blueberry Hill Nursing Home. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late George and Barbara (Morant) Lind. He resided in Beverly most of his life and attended local schools. Bill was employed at General Electric in Lynn as an inspector for 39 years. Bill served in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at Hampton Beach and Plum Island.

  The Salem News Sat, May 18
  May 18, 2013  
• Barbara C. Doll, 81
  

  Quincy, MA — Barbara C. (Curran) Doll, 81, passed away unexpectedly at Carney Hospital on May 13. She was the devoted mother of Dr. Kristine A. Doll of Salem and her partner, Zbyszek Potyranski, Dr. Barbara M. Freund of California and her husband, Dr. Ronald, and Amie Kandalaft and her husband, Gary, of Weymouth. She is also survived by her loving grandchildren, Alexandra, Nikki and Antoine Kandalaft of Weymouth, Rob and Stephanie Freund of California, many nieces and nephews. She was the loving daughter of the late Sylvester and Anne (Coyne) Curran; sister of the late Al, John, Frank, Ed and Bob Curran, Marie McNulty, Anna Del Papa, and Dorothy McKenna. Barbara was a retired executive assistant to the president of Arbella Protection Insurance and the past president of Executive Women International. She was elected to Who’s Who of American Women and authored multiple management publications. A voracious reader, and world traveler, her glamorous style and generous personality will long be remembered.

  The Salem News Fri, May 17
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• Donald R. "Muggsy" Larabee, 80

  Salem — Salem firefighter, Donald R. “Muggsy” Larrabee, 80, husband for 58 years to Carol J. (Stever) Larrabee, died Wednesday morning, May 15, 2013, at Grosvenor Park Nursing Home in Salem. Son of the late Daniel and Beatrice (Lemay) Larrabee, he was born in Peabody and was raised and educated in Salem. Following his education, Mr. Larrabee was employed in the Leather Industry until he was appointed to the Salem Fire Department in 1968. He served the City of Salem as a firefighter for 25 years until his retirement.

  The Salem News Fri, May 17
  May 17, 2013  
• John Sullivan, 75
  

  Lynn — John Sullivan, 75, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at his residence at Boulder Heights in Lynn with his caregivers by his side.

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• Kathleen M. Henrichon, 66
  

  Daytona Beach, FL — Kathleen M. Henrichon, 66, of Daytona Beach, Fla., died on May 12, 2013, after living with Multiple Sclerosis for many years. She was born and raised in Western Massachusetts and attended Westfield State College.

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• Patricia A. (Vercellone) Gettings, 73
  

  Middleton, MA — Patricia A. (Vercellone) Gettings, 73, of Middleton and formerly of Peabody, died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday morning, May 15, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a year long illness. She was the devoted wife of Paul Gettings, with whom she shared 50 years of marriage.

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• Thursday, May 16, 2013
• Anne E. Willis, 91
  

  Manchester-by-the-Sea — Anne Willis made her transition to her next life on May 10 after a short illness. She died peacefully at home, with her sister-in-law by her side.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
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• Anthony J. "Tony" Fabrizio, 56

  Peabody — Anthony J. “Tony” Fabrizio of Peabody, died Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Salem Hospital after a brief illness. Anthony was the son of Alice (Laudansky) and the late Ciriaco “Gerry” Fabrizio of Peabody. He was a graduate of Bishop Fenwick High School, Class of 1974.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
  May 16, 2013  
• Dr. Thomas M. Hanlon, Jr., 75

  Bedford, NH — Dr. Thomas M. Hanlon, Jr., died at CMC in Manchester following a battle with heart disease, and in recent years Alzheimer’s, surrounded by his wife and children.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
  May 16, 2013  
• Frances H. Clancy, 91
  

  Royal Oak, MI — Frances H. Clancy, formerly of Beverly, Mass., 91, a resident of Royal Oak, Mich., for almost 60 years, died May 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Richard T.; loving mother of Michael (Francisca) Clancy, Frances J. Clancy, Mary Beth Clancy, Richard T. (Nancy) Clancy, and Deirdre (LeRoy) Clancy-Kelley. Dear grandmother of Erin (Rich) Romo, Nora (Alan) Mullin, Sarah Clancy, Thomas A. Clancy, Patrick R. (Catelyn) Clancy, Brian Kelley, Erin Kelley and David Kelley. Great-grandmother of Maya Romo and Charlotte Mullin. Dear sister of Marjorie O'Brien Moses, the late Mary Jane, Frank and Dennis Cronin, Ann Grinnell, Mary Therese Reynolds and James O'Brien. Frances graduated in 1943 from Beverly Hospital School of Nursing. She was a WWII Navy nurse who served at Bethesda and Chelsea Naval Hospitals and Ft. Eustis, Va. She married Richard in 1948 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church and her greatest joy was being a devoted wife and gentle and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. For over 60 years, Frances was a member of the National Shrine of the Little Flower Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister. She was also a volunteer with the Mt. Carmel Hospital and Icon Dei guilds and the Christ Child Society of Detroit, as well as the Mothers' Clubs of Shrine Grade and High schools and University of Detroit High School.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
  May 16, 2013 1 Photo  
• Madeline Perney, 88

  Westbury, NY — Madeline Perney, 88, of Westbury, N.Y., died on April 29, 2013, in Marblehead.

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  May 16, 2013  
• Mr. Robert W. Starratt, 88
  

  Danvers — Mr. Robert W. Starratt, 88, of Danvers, beloved husband of the late Dorothy May (Hatch) Starratt, died May 14, 2013, at the Atrium in Danvers, surrounded by his family.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
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• Raoul C. "Ray" D'Amour, 69
  

  Melrose, MA — Raoul C. “Ray” D’Amour passed away at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading on Tuesday, May 14, 2013. He was 69 years of age. Ray was born in Beverly to the late Henry C. and Margaret M. (Moran) D’Amour, was raised in Beverly, graduated from Beverly High School in 1962 and from Northeastern University, Class of 1967. Mr. D’Amour started out working at the Raytheon Company while involved with the co-op program at N. U. and continued to work as a software engineer in the missile and technical division of the Raytheon Company for over 40 years. Ray had been a resident of Melrose for the past 40 years and was a longtime member of the Melrose Elks, the Malden Moose, the Reading Rifle & Revolver Club, Melrose Veteran’s Building Association and was an associate member of the VFW Harold O’Young Post #2394 in Melrose. He also had a large group of friends from the 621 in Malden. Mr. D’Amour was the son of the late Henry C. and Margaret M. (Moran) D’Amour; brother of Joan M. Hutchinson of Beverly and the late Marilyn A. Vitkauskas; he is also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews and friends.

  The Salem News Thu, May 16
  May 16, 2013 1 Photo  
• Wednesday, May 15, 2013
• Armand J. DeSantis, 74
  

  Peabody — Mr. Armand J. DeSantis, age 74, of Peabody, died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, May 7, 2013, after being stricken ill at his home.

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• Deborah S. Annese, 43
  

  Peabody — Deborah S. Annese, age 43, of Peabody, died unexpectedly and peacefully at home on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

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• Edwin Ramon Santos Rosario, 39
  

  PEABODY — Mr. Edwin Ramon Santos Rosario, 39, of Peabody, beloved husband of Jessica (Garcia) Santos, died unexpectedly May 9, 2013.

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• George Charles Lyons, 89
  

  Swampscott — George C. Lyons, age 89, husband of Llewellyn (Cady) Lyons, of Swampscott, died in the Lafayette Nursing Home on Sunday, May 12, 2013.

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• James H. "Chris" Coffin, 73
  

  Peabody — James H. "Chris" Coffin, Jr., 73, of Peabody and formerly of Middleton, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, at Providence Regional Medical Center in Everett, Wash., surrounded by his children. He was the husband of the late Susanne (Wisniewski) Coffin. James is survived by his children, Jamie Coffin and wife, Amber Agne, of Seattle, and Kristen (Coffin) Merrill and husband, Michael Merrill of Arlington; his grandsons, Owen and Eli Merrill; and his sister, Donna (Coffin) Butler and husband, Theodore Butler of Middleton.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
  May 15, 2013 1 Photo  
• Janice E. (Flynn) Delaney, 62
  

  Peabody — Janice E. (Flynn) Delaney, age 62, wife of the late John J. Delaney, died Sunday morning, May 12, 2013, at North Shore Medical Center, Salem Hospital. Born in Salem, Janice was the daughter of the late James E. and Eileen (Dolan) Flynn. She was raised in Salem and had attended St. James School, graduating from Salem High School in the class of 1969. Following graduation, Janice was employed with L.H. Rogers in Salem. She continued her employment as a receptionist at the Hilton Hotel at the Boston Airport, where she met her husband, John, who was working in security.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
  May 15, 2013 1 Photo  
• Joyce M. Smith, 81
  

  DANVERS — Joyce M. (Adrien) Smith, 81, of Danvers, died peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, at the Masconomet Healthcare Center, Topsfield, following a short illness.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
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• Leona M. Belvin, 63
  

  Salem, MA, and Mathews, VA — Leona M. Belvin, 63, of Salem, died unexpectedly Friday, May 10, 2013, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

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• Lorraine L. LeBel, 81
  

  Newburyport — Lorraine L. (Jack) LeBel, 81, beloved wife of 53 years to the late Richard L. LeBel, died Monday morning, May 13, 2013, at her home in Newburyport.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
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• Minor McLain, 88

  Melrose, MA — Minor H. McLain died suddenly on May 7, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Carolyn “Carol” (Peebles) McLain with whom he shared 60 years of marriage. He was the devoted father of Susan E. Saunders of Melrose and Andrew H. McLain of Lynn and the cherished grandfather of Kimberly J. Saunders and Kenneth E. E. Saunders, Jr., both of Atlanta, Ga. He was the former father-in-law of Kenneth E. E. Saunders, Sr. of Victoria, Va., and loving great-grandfather of Terrence “Dominic” Wilson of Atlanta, Ga. He was a late POW veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
  May 15, 2013  
• Pauline A. Lee, 92

  Peabody — Pauline A. (Colella) Lee, 92, died Monday morning, May 13, 2013, at the Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield following a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas P. Lee.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
  May 15, 2013  
• Phyllis E. Doherty, 100

  Beverly — Phyllis E. (McLeod) Doherty, 100, beloved wife of the late Harold L. Doherty, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Blueberry Hill HealthCare Center in Beverly.

  The Salem News Wed, May 15
  May 15, 2013  
• Stephen R. Johnson, 59

  Henderson, NV — Stephen R. Johnson, 59, formerly of Middleton, Mass., passed away suddenly on April 29, 2013, at his home in Henderson, Nev.

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  May 15, 2013  
• Tuesday, May 14, 2013
• Barbara (Tobey) Pickard
  

  Ipswich — Barbara (Tobey) Pickard of Hodges Way, Ipswich, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Lafayette Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility in Marblehead. She was the wife of the late Jack Pickard, who died in 2006.

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• Barbara A. Brown, 84

  Beverly, MA — Barbara Ann (Fraser) Brown, 84, wife of the late Gordon P. Brown, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Radius Healthcare in Danvers.

  The Salem News Tue, May 14
  May 14, 2013  
• Barbara S. Shapiro, 86

  Peabody, MA — Barbara S. (Sedler) Shapiro, 86, formerly of Swampscott and Danvers, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Brooksby Village in Peabody.

  The Salem News Tue, May 14
  May 14, 2013  

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