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Obituaries

Obituaries
  • Wednesday, May 15, 2013
  • 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.

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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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    May 14, 2013
  • Eileen Judith Greene, 84

    Salem, MA — Miss Eileen Judith Greene, 84, of Salem, died Saturday evening May 10 following a brief illness at Grovesnor Park Nursing Home in Salem.

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    May 14, 2013
  • George W. Casey Jr., 86

    Beverly, MA — George W. Casey Jr., 86, beloved husband of Louise (Carbone) Casey of Beverly, passed away after a brief illness on Friday May 10, 2013, at Beverly Hospital.

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  • Gladys H. Foote

    Belmont, N.H. — Gladys H. Foote, 87, of Mile Hill Road, died on May 13, 2013.

    Ginger was born May 26, 1925, in Beverly, Mass., the daughter of the late James and Ada Houston. She resided in Danvers, Mass., for several years before moving to Belmont, N.H.

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    May 14, 2013
  • James P. Gallagher, 87

    Peabody, MA — Mr. James P. Gallagher, 87, of Peabody, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody.

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  • Marie B. Phelan

    Lynn — Ms. Marie B. Phelan, a life-long resident of Lynn, died Saturday, May 11, 2013 after a long illness. She is survived by her dear brother, Dr. John V. Phelan, and by her twelve loved and loving nieces and nephews and their spouses: Maureen Phelan, John V. Phelan, Jr. and his wife Mary, Mark and Robin Phelan, Matthew and Erolynn Phelan, Robert Phelan, Jr. and his wife Kelly Ayotte-Phelan, Michael and Mary Phelan, Lynn Mayoral Candidate Timothy Phelan and his wife Stacy, Vincent and Dorothy Phelan, Jeff and Nell Ann (Phelan) Hiatt, Todd and Kathryn (Phelan) Brown, Peter and Sarah Phelan, and George and Elizabeth (Phelan) Morris, as well as numerous great nephews and nieces, one great-grand nephew and one great-grand niece, and numerous cousins and friends in the Greater Lynn area. Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Judge and Mrs. John V. (Helene) Phelan, her brother Robert G. Phelan and his wife Shirley, and her sister-in-law, Eleanor Phelan.

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  • Robert Andersen Miller, 85

    Marblehead, MA — Robert Andersen Miller, devoted husband of Elaine Arrington Miller for 62 years, passed away peacefully on Monday April 29.

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  • Shaun P. Hayes, 68

    Beverly, MA — Shaun P. Hayes 68, of Beverly, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Beverly Hospital.

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    May 14, 2013
  • Virginia S. Ball, 87

    Manchester By The Sea, MA — Virginia S. Ball, 87, of Rockport, Mass., died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at the Den-Mar Nursing Home in Rockport, Mass., surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1926, in Exeter, N.H., a daughter of the late Everard and Dorothy (Dearborn) Smith. Raised and educated in Derry, Ginny resided in Manchester by the Sea for more than 50 years. She was a graduate of Pinkerton Academy, Class of 1944 and was very active in sports. Following high school, she played basketball for the Derry Pin-ups. Ginny enjoyed her summer day on Singing Beach, traveling, and gardening. She was an avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, and enjoyed puzzles and entertaining her family. Ginny served most recently on the resident board at the Den-Mar Nursing Home.

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  • William F. Anketell, 66

    Salem, MA — William F. Anketell, 66, of Salem, died Saturday, May 11, 2013, in the Everett Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Everett, with his dear friend and companion, Alma Pelletier, by his side following a lengthy illness. He was the son of the late Richard and Mary (Silva) Anketell.

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  • Monday, May 13, 2013
  • Elizabeth A. (Plourde) Gabrielski, 89

    Peabody — Elizabeth A. (Plourde) Gabrielski, 89, beloved wife of the late Alfred Gabrielski, died peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013, at the Masconomet Healthcare Facility in Topsfield after an extended illness.

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  • Jane Lawrence Ronan

    New London, CT — Jane Lawrence Ronan, of New London, Conn., died on May 7, 2013, at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.

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  • Joanne (Sullivan) Parent, 57

    Salem — Mrs. Joanne (Sullivan) Parent, 57, of Salem, beloved wife of Richard J. Parent, died Thursday morning at Salem Hospital following an extended illness surrounded by her family.

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  • Jose C. Quadros, 87

    Peabody — Jose C. Quadros, 87, of Peabody, died peacefully at his home on May 11, 2013, after a long illness during which he was lovingly cared for by his wife of 49 years, Maria Ivone (Simao) Quadros.

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  • Saturday, May 11, 2013
  • Barbara Jeanne (Banks) King, 73

    Middleton — Mrs. Barbara Jeanne (Banks) King, 73, beloved wife of Thomas R. King, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Beverly Hospital in Beverly, surrounded by her family.

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  • Katherine A. "Mimi" (Dluznieski) Wilson, 84

    Peabody — Katherine Ann “Mimi” (Dluznieski) Wilson, 84, wife of Henry A. Wilson, died on Friday, May 10, 2013, with her family by her side at the NSMC Salem Hospital.

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  • Kent Zeilon, 78

    Beverly — Kent Zeilon, died May 9, 2013, at the Essex Park Nursing Home, a victim of Parkinson’s Disease.

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  • Leonard "Lenny" DeRosa, 67

    Peabody — Leonard M. “Lenny” DeRosa, 67, beloved husband of Joann (Vigliotti) DeRosa of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 9, 2013, at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

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  • Marguerite Pelletier, 86

    Corpus Christi, TX — Marguerite T. Pelletier, age 86, passed away on May 18, 2012, in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born on August 1, 1925, to Owen and Catherine (Clancy) Fallon. She was born and raised in Salem and also lived in Peabody for several years. She moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, in 2004.

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  • Friday, May 10, 2013
  • Arthur Marquis, Sr., 71

    Center Barnstead, N.H. — Arthur Marquis, Sr., 71, died Monday, May 6, 2013.

    Born and raised in Salem, Mr. Marquis was the son of Cecile (Demeule) Marquis of Beverly and the late Arthur P. Marquis.

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  • Frank Acinapura, 94

    Peabody — Frank Louis Acinapura of Peabody, Mass., formerly of Paramus and Union City, N.J., entered into peace on Mau 4, 2013. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Betty Hahn Acinpaura, and once again is dancing with her.

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    May 10, 2013
  • Gail Glass, 67

    Georgetown, MA — Gail L. (Marble) Glass, age 67 years, of Georgetown, died Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Alexander Glass and the daughter of the late Chandler Elsworth and Dorothy Joyce (Abbott) Marble.

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  • George A. Hoffman, 91

    Topsfield, MA — Mr. George A. Hoffman of Topsfield, formerly of Saugus, passed away on May 6, 2013, at the age of 91. He was the husband of Marie (Jatsura) Hoffman of Topsfield. He was the beloved father of Janet Mirick and her fiancé, Arthur Ayre of Taunton; grandfather of two grandchildren, Carly Mirick and Chase Mirick; and great grandfather of two great grandchildren, Derek and Morgan; and brother in law of Frank Jatsura and his wife, Mildred of Missijauga, Ontario Canada. He was the brother of the late Frederick Hoffman and many nieces and nephews.

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