Read recent and archived obituaries and memorial notices from Salem News. (2024)

Lawrence St. Pierre 2024Peabody - Lawrence "Larry" St. Pierre, 65, of Peabody passed away peacefully on May 29, 2024. Born in Salem, MA, the son of Margery (Duffy) St. Pierre and Lawrence St. Pierre, Larry was a lifelong resident of Peabody. He proudly served in the US Marine Corp and the National Guard before starting his business, Metro...Obituary
Joan Bush 1935 - 2024Beverly - Joan Connors Bush, 88, of Beverly, MA passed away peacefully on May 31st at her home she shares with her husband Gary. Joan was born in Boston to John and Adelaide (Blodgett) Connors. She grew up in Dorchester, MA, and met her husband Gary Bush at Boston University when they were both 19 years old....Obituary
Russell Halloran, Jr. 1934 - 2024Beverly - Russell A. "Bud" Halloran, 89, of Beverly, passed away June 5, 2024, after a brief illness. Son of the late Russell A. Sr. and Catherine (Donovan) Halloran, Bud was born and raised in Haverhill where he attended St. James High School and worked at the Family grocery store from the time he was 12. Then, at...Obituary
Paul Cronin 1944 - 2024Nahant - Paul Brian Cronin, beloved father, brother, uncle, and grandfather "Uncle Gramps" 80, of Nahant, left his loved ones on the evening of June 2, 2024 at Kaplan Family Hospice House after a short battle with cancer. Paul was the son of late Elmer and Mary (Carney) Cronin. Born in Salem, he grew up in Lynn and...Obituary
Ronald Budka 1935 - 2024Peabody - Ronald Joseph Budka, 88, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Leona Ann (Boucher) Budka with whom he shared 64 years of marriage. He was born in Salem, MA on...Obituary
David Brisbois 1955 - 2024Danvers - David Thomas Brisbois, aged 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Beverly Hospital on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, following a long illness. He was the beloved husband of Kim-Marie (Dagley) Brisbois. David was born in Salem on January 9, 1955, to the late Raymond and Helen (Felix) Brisbois....Obituary
Paula Foye (Wright) 1943 - 2024Seabrook - Paula Foye (Wright), 81 entered into eternal rest Wednesday May 22nd, 2024, surrounded by her children. Born and raised in Peabody MA, she was a lifelong resident of Peabody living in Gardner Park until moving to the seacoast of Seabrook NH in 2020. Paula was a graduate of Peabody High School in...Obituary
Elaine Assinimas 1934 - 2024North Andover - Elaine Assiminas, 90, died peacefully on Friday, May 31st at Sutton Hill Center Nursing Home, North Andover, MA. Elaine Assiminas was born on February 19, 1934, in Peabody, daughter of the late Emanuel and Sophia (Despinas) Assiminas. She was predeceased by her siblings: Calliope (Kay) Kokoreas,...Obituary
Louis Sotis 1935 - 2024Peabody - Louis (Lou) Peter Sotis (88) of Peabody, died peacefully Monday June 3, 2024 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Lynn on November 20, 1935, he was the son of the late Aspasia and Peter Soteropoulos In 1958 Lou was drafted into the U.S. Army. Reporting to Fort Dix for Basic Training. He was discharged in 1960 but...Obituary
Deborah House 1950 - 2024Beverly - Deborah A. House, 73, of Beverly, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2024 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Born in Quincy, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Eileen (Cahill) House. Deborah was a talented and active artist locally in the area for many years. She also participated in the Communitas...Obituary
Edward Walsh 1967 - 2024Salem - In loving memory of the cherished Edward Julien Walsh, who passed away surrounded by his loving family at the age of 56 in Salem, MA on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. The youngest child of five, Edward was born on June 21, 1967 and was the son of Evelyn (Julien) and the late John Walsh. Edward's journey began at...Obituary
MaryEllen Smith 1951 - 2024Peabody - MaryEllen (O'Connell) Smith, 73, of Peabody, formerly of Lynn, passed away early Thursday morning, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, following a courageous battle with cancer. MaryEllen was born in Brookline, MA, on May 6, 1951, daughter of the late Will D.F. O'Connell and Rita J. (Hopkins)...Obituary
Paul Freeley 1936 - 2024Middleton - Mr. Paul C. Freeley, 88, of Middleton, MA. and Venice, FL, formerly of Danvers, beloved husband of the late Eleanor (Kelley) Freeley, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Patrick and Helen...Obituary
Constance Dempsey 1942 - 2024West Springfield - Constance (Connie) M. Dempsey (Menesale) 82, April 15, 1942-June 2, 2024, died at Baystate Medical Center. Calling hours will be Saturday June 8, 9AM-11AM at the Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home 1043 Westfield St West Springfield followed by a mass at 11:30AM at St Thomas Church 47 Pine St West...Obituary
Albert Hall, Jr. 1934 - 2024Hamilton - Albert J. "Budd" Hall, Jr., 90, passed away on May 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Rochester, NY, he was the son of the late Albert J. Sr. and Mabel (Orton) Hall. Budd loved spending summers on the family farm in Dalton, NY, and often reminisced about the wonderful times he...Obituary
Ida Corelli 1927 - 2024Beverly - Ida (Vitolo) Corelli, 96, of Beverly, passed away unexpectedly at the Herrick House Assisted Living Community in Beverly on Sunday June 2, 2024. Ida was born in Nocera Inferiore, Province di Salerno, Italy on August 3, 1927. She was the loving daughter of Virginia (Brogi) Vitolo and Gennaro Vitolo. ...Obituary
Evelyn Blake 1936 - 2024Peabody - Evelyn Christine (MacKinnon) Blake, 88, of Peabody, died Wednesday May 29, 2024, at the Pilgrim Rehab and Nursing Center in Peabody following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late Richard A Blake. Born in Mount Royal, PEI, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Neil and Olive (Phillips)...Obituary
Dominic R. Marraffa 1931 - 2024Salem - Dominic Rosario Marraffa, 93, of Salem passed away peacefully on June 3, 2024. Born in Salem, MA to Rosario and Theresa (Jalbert) Marraffa, Dominic grew up in the Italian section on High Street where he ran the Newspaper Stand in front of St Mary's Italian Church as well as worked at the produce stand at...Obituary
Michael Geras 1936 - 2024Beverly - Michael J. Geras, 88, of Beverly, was born on February 21, 1936 to parents Zennon and Ann (Johnson) Gerasimowicz in Salem. Mike graduated from Peabody High school, after which he joined the Navy. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, becoming an electrician and serving on board ships in the...Obituary
Kevin Michael Conner 1956 - 2024Salem - Mr. Kevin Michael Conner, 67 of Salem, died unexpectedly, Friday, May 31st, 2024 at his home. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Mary Louise (Morgan) Conner. He was the step-son of the late Rita (Joly) Conner. He was raised and educated in Salem, attended the former St. Mary's School,...Obituary
Joseph Horrigan 1933 - 2024Peabody - Joseph W. Horrigan 91, beloved husband of Shirley (O'Connell) Horrigan died Saturday evening, June 1, 2024, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Peabody, he was the son of the late John C. and Mary C. (Murray) Horrigan. He was a graduate of St....Obituary
Phyllis Mello 1921 - 2024Peabody - Heaven received a new angel, Phyllis Mello 102, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2024 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Peabody with her family at her side, including daughter, Donna, son-in-law, Gary and their three children, Matt Sexton and his wife, Kaela, Wesley Sexton and his wife, Kasey and Ashley...Obituary
James "Jay" Gilliss 1961 - 2024Salem - James John "Jay" Gilliss, a cherished soul known for his dedication and compassionate heart, passed away on May 25, 2024 at Beverly Hospital, near Salem, Massachusetts where he called home. Born to William F. and Norma F. Gilliss on April 29, 1961, at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester, Massachusetts,...Obituary
Walter Richards Jr. 2024Beverly - Walter J. Richards Jr. 76 passed away in Conroe, Texas on May 11, 2024. Born and raised and educated in Beverly, MA, Son of the late Walter and Barbara Cullan Richards of Beverly. He went in the Army in 1967 was a Vietnam Veteran as a helicopter mechanic. After being discharged from the army he worked at...Obituary

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