Obituaries
- Obituaries
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- Thursday, May 9, 2013
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Harold "Harry" Pillivant, 65
Peabody — Harold E. “Harry” Pillivant, 65, beloved husband of Joanne (O’Brien) Pillivant of Peabody, died peacefully on Wednesday May 8, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after an extended illness.
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Janice E. (Wright) Cochran, 76
Danvers — Janice E. (Wright) Cochran, 76, died Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was the loving wife of James E. Cochran, Sr., with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
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John E. Mangan, 86
Peabody — Mr. John E. Mangan, 86, passed away on Tuesday at the Salem Hospital surrounded by his family. A resident of Brooksby Village, he was formerly of Beverly.
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Kathleen Miller, 64
Webster and Ipswich — Kathleen Miller, 64, daughter of the late Joseph H. and Mary A. (Flaherty) Miller, died Tuesday morning, May 7, 2013. She was born in Beverly on July 14, 1948.
- Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Alma M. (Martel) Bruni, 84
Ipswich — Alma M. (Martel) Bruni, 84, wife of the late Joseph J. Bruni, died early Tuesday morning May 7, 2013, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness.
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Cecile Delia Higgins, 85
Salem, MA — Cecile Delia Higgins, 85, lifelong Salem, Mass., resident, died peacefully on May 6, 2013, surrounded by her loved ones.
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Donald E. Costin, 82
Wenham — Mr. Donald E. Costin, 82, died Sunday evening, May 5, 2013, at his home in Wenham.
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Doris Gonzalez Rosario, 62
Salem — Mrs. Doris Gonzalez Rosario, 62, of Salem, died unexpectedly Monday, May 6, 2013, at her home.
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Jennifer Boyle, 44
Hooksett, NH — Jennifer L. Boyle died May 6, 2013, in Manchester.
She was born in Lynn, Mass., the daughter of Donna (Deveau) Channell of Manchester and the late Byron Channell. Jennifer graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School, Marion County Jr. College, and Salem State College. -
Joan M. McGilvary
Salem, MA — Ms. Joan M. McGilvary of Salem died Sunday morning in a local nursing home after a brief illness.
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Louise M. "Weezy" D'Orsi, 57
Peabody — Louise M. “Weezy” D’Orsi, 57, of Peabody and formerly of Everett, died peacefully early Tuesday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers following a brief illness.
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Margaret P. (Hull) Talbot, 87
Beverly and Marblehead — Margaret Patricia (Hull) Talbot, age 87, wife of the late Ivor Talbot, died at home Friday, May 3, 2013.
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Marie R. (Calello) LeBlanc, 90
Peabody, MA — Mrs. Marie R. (Calello) LeBlanc, 90 years, formerly of Peabody, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, in Salem Hospital after a long illness. She was the wife of the late Oliver J. LeBlanc. She was born in East Boston, the daughter of the late Gerald C. and Angelina (Polino) Calello. She was raised in East Boston and was a graduate of East Boston High School. She lived in Peabody since 1961.
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Michael M. Lyness, 54
Salem — Michael M. Lyness, 54, of Salem, died Sunday, May 5, 2013, of injuries suffered in a fire at his house.
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Mr. George V. Upton, III, 85
Andover, Formerly of Wenham and Boxford — Mr. George V. Upton, III, a resident of Andover, formerly of Wenham and Boxford, and beloved husband of Gloria (Lesburt) Upton, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Friday morning, April 26, 2013. He was 85 years old.
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Peter A. Myers, 62
Wenham, MA — Peter A. Myers, beloved husband of Beth (Kennard) Myers, passed away peacefully on April 26 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House, following a two-year struggle with advanced kidney cancer.
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Sandra A. Pohas, 70
Pittsfield — Sandy Pohas, 70, passed away on April 4, 2013, in Pittsfield, under the care of Hospice following a long illness. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Sally Pohas. Although Sandy endured many physical and mental challenges throughout her life, she was a fun, vibrant person; bringing great joy to her caretakers. Sandy will be laid to rest with her mother, Sally Pohas; her sister, Virginia Crowell-Spear; and her grandparents, Ronald and Helen Crowell. She is survived by her brother, Harry John Pohas, Jr.; and sisters, Virginia Pohas-Moulton, Barbara Ann Smith, and Judith Cockerham. Rest in peace, Sandy.
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Stanley A. "Sonny" Dzielnik, 73
Peabody — Stanley A. “Sonny” Dzielnik, 73, beloved husband of Marcia J. (Patrican) Dzielnik, died peacefully on Monday May 6, 2013, at the Aviv Centers for Living in Peabody with the comforting presence of his family at his side.
- Tuesday, May 7, 2013
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Catherine M. Bouchard, 82
Salem, MA — Catherine Margaret (Royack) Bouchard, 82, passed away Sunday, March 10, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was the wife of the late Rene J. Bouchard.
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Clifton Brown Rock
Cheney, WA — Mr. Clifton B. Rock of Cheney, Wash., passed away peacefully at the Spokane Hospice House on April 21, 2013. Clif was born on April 30, 1922, the son of Oliver and Hannah (Brown) Rock of Beverly, Mass. He grew up in the Ryal Side neighborhood of Beverly, attended local schools, and graduated from Beverly High School in 1939.
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David Trask
Sprucehead, ME — David E. Trask, son of the late Harry E. and Jean R. (Walker) Trask died at home on April 27, after an almost two-year battle with Non-Hodgkins Lyphoma. David was born November 3, 1941, in Salem, Mass. and grew up in Boxford, Mass., attending local schools. He was a graduate of Topsfield High School and the Whittemore School of Business at the University of New Hampshire. He married Virginia R. Durkee, another graduate of Topsfield High School, in 1963. They made their home in Boxford where they raised their two daughters Ellen and Laura. While living in Boxford, Dave served on the Conservation Commission and Planning Board.
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Diane Y. L. Backry, 67
Danvers, MA — Diane Y. L. (Gagnon) Backry, 67, died Friday, May 3, 2013, at her home in Danvers surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of S. Michael Backry, Sr., with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.
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Donald Paul Camire, 59
Salem, MA — Mr. Donald “Dino” Paul Camire, 59, of Salem, died unexpectedly at his home, on Saturday, May 4, 2013.
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Dorothy A. (Dickinson) Wirling, 82
Ipswich, MA — Dorothy A. (Dickinson) Wirling, 82, wife of the late Robert P. Wirling, died Monday morning April 29, 2013, in the Essex Park Nursing Home in Beverly.
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Ethel D. Berkovitz, 79
Milton, MA — Ethel D. (Rosenfeld) Berkovitz, died on Sunday, May 5, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Alvan O. Berkovitz. She was the loving mother of Jeffrey Berkovitz and his wife, Dina of Newton, Steven Berkovitz of Roslindale, and Lori Arnold and her husband, Jeffrey of Peabody. She was the cherished grandmother of Olga, Heather and her husband, Gordon, Alan and Beth; and great-grandmother of Riley. She was the dear sister of Harvey Rosenfeld and his wife, Michelle of Maine.
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M. Elizabeth (Griffen) Wilbert, 96
Salem, MA — Mary Elizabeth Lee “Betty” Wilbert, age 96, wife of the late Rev. William C. Wilbert, Sr., died on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at home. She was the daughter of the late John and Mary (Pennypacker) Griffen of Pittsburgh and St, David’s, Pa. Mrs, Wilbert was an active member of the altar guilds of the Episcopal churches at which her husband served in Pittsburgh, Youngsville, and Monongahela, Pa., and in Mayville, N.Y. She was also a dedicated volunteer for the public libraries in Youngsville and Mayville. Following her husband’s death in 1980, she was the hostess and house manager at the Episcopal Cottage at the Chautauqua Institution, N.Y., for the 1983-1994 summer seasons.
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Margaret (Rice) Benedict, 93
Salem, MA — Margaret (Rice) Benedict, age 93, former wife of Doig R. Benedict, of Salem, Mass., formerly of South Woodstock, Vt., and Bellows Falls, Vt., died early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2013, in the Grosvenor Park Nursing Center.
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Marie (Cunha) Kerkorian, 79
Peabody, MA — Marie (Cunha) Kerkorian, 79, beloved wife of the late Abraham Kerkorian, died peacefully Thursday evening May 2, 2013, at the North Shore Medical Center—Salem Hospital following an ill turn at her home last week.
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Maynard J. Axelrod, 91
Swampscott, MA — Maynard J. Axelrod, entrepreneur, executive and business owner of Swampscott, entered into rest May 3, 2013, at the age of 91. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Herwitz) Axelrod; devoted father of Steven Axelrod and his wife, Sandra of New York, and Joan Axelrod-Contrada and her husband, Fred of Northampton; loving brother of the late George Axelrod, Lillian Limon and Sam Axelrod; and cherished grandfather of Benjamin, Nicholas, Amanda and Rio.
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Roberta (Sherman) Kreplick
Salem, MA — Roberta (Sherman) Kreplick formerly of Lynn and Marblehead, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 5, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lynn, March 4, 1940, the daughter of Samuel and Mitzie (Sirkin) Sherman, she was the devoted wife of Hubert Kreplick for 53 years.
