Arthur DeCesare Methuen, MA
Arthur Christopher “Chris” DeCesare – Methuen, MA
Arthur Christopher “Chris” DeCesare, 85, of Methuen, passed away on April 8, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on October 12, 1940, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, and lived a life marked by hard work, loyalty, and a love for family, friends, and community.
Chris was the beloved husband of the late Domenica DeCesare. He is survived by his children, Linda Morrissey, Chris DeCesare, ...
Arthur Christopher “Chris” DeCesare – Methuen, MA
Arthur Christopher “Chris” DeCesare, 85, of Methuen, passed away on April 8, 2026, after a short illness. ...
Carolyn Gill Methuen, MA
Carolyn Elizabeth (Nelson) Gill – Methuen, MA
Carolyn Elizabeth (Nelson) Gill 01/26/1927 - 04/03/2026 Carolyn was born in the family’s Methuen home on January 26,1927 to Carroll D. and F. Hilda (Harvey) Nelson. She was educated in the Methuen schools and graduated in 1944 from Edward F. Searles High School.
Carolyn was married to her high school sweetheart Ellis for 66 years before his passing in 2014. She is survived by her sons Jeffrey E. And wife Claire of ...
Carolyn Elizabeth (Nelson) Gill – Methuen, MA
Carolyn Elizabeth (Nelson) Gill 01/26/1927 - 04/03/2026 Carolyn was born in the family’s Methuen home on January 26,1927 to ...
Nancy Donigian Methuen, MA
Nancy May (Marchant) Donigian went to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on June 19,1934 in the beautiful Bay View section of Gloucester, Mass which would always be her favorite place.
After graduating from Gloucester High School, she went to work at Sylvania in Danvers where she would meet her husband, Jacob Donigian, with whom she would share 47 years of marriage. Nancy spent the rest of her life in Methuen where she raised her children and made ...
Nancy May (Marchant) Donigian went to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the age of 91. She was born on June 19,1934 in the beautiful Bay View section of Gloucester, Mass which would ...
Ernest and Eva Violette Methuen, MA
Ernest Violette and Eva (Vaitkunas) Violette are together again. Ernest, age 83, passed on March 9, and Eva, age 86, followed on March 24.
Ernie was born on September 25, 1942, in Lowell, Massachusetts to Lawrence and Clarinda Violette. Ernie was most proud of his time working for Digital Equipment Corporation.
Eva was born on March 24, 1940, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to Anthony and Frances Vaitkunas. After graduating from Lawrence General Hospital Nursing School, she ...
Ernest Violette and Eva (Vaitkunas) Violette are together again. Ernest, age 83, passed on March 9, and Eva, age 86, followed on March 24.
Ernie was born on September 25, 1942, in Lowell, ...
Theresa Beauchesne Methuen, MA
Theresa (Terry) Beauchesne: February 27th, 1940 – March 14th, 2026
Theresa M. (Bastian) Beauchesne, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at the High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill, MA, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 27, 1940, in Lawrence, MA, Theresa was the beacon of light and love in the lives of all who knew her.
Theresa was the daughter of Irene (McKay) and Edward Bastian, and the oldest of ...
Theresa (Terry) Beauchesne: February 27th, 1940 – March 14th, 2026
Theresa M. (Bastian) Beauchesne, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away ...
Pat Benson Lawrence, MA
Pat J. Benson was born in the fair city of San Antonio on June 23, 1944. Under the warmth of the summer sun and with a lifelong fondness for old Westerns, his story began. In his youth, Pat’s family made their way north, settling in the Merrimack Valley, where he would grow up and form many of the friendships and memories that shaped the man he would become. His life came to a peaceful close in Lowell on March 9, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with illness.
Pat, as he ...
Pat J. Benson was born in the fair city of San Antonio on June 23, 1944. Under the warmth of the summer sun and with a lifelong fondness for old Westerns, his story began. In his youth, ...
Cheryl Gallagher Dupuis Lawrence, MA
Cheryl Gallagher Dupuis – Lawrence, MA
Cheryl Dupuis, age 74 of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved one’s on March 7, 2026. She was born in Haverhill, MA on April 21, 1951.
She was the daughter of the Late, Charles and Irene Tuck.
She was educated in Haverhill, MA Schools. She worked many years at the Telephone Company and as a Hairdresser.
She leaves behind her daughter, Judy Wilton and her husband, Bruce of ...
Cheryl Gallagher Dupuis – Lawrence, MA
Cheryl Dupuis, age 74 of Lawrence, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved one’s on March 7, 2026. She was born in ...
Candida Guzman Villa Riva, Dominican Republic
Candida Guzman – Methuen, MA
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Candida Guzman, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2026, at the age of 91 Candida was Born in Villa Riva, Dominican Republic.
Candida was a hardworking and devoted woman who dedicated her life to her family. She found joy in sewing and painting and was known for her strength, kindness, and loving spirit. Her home and heart were always open to those she loved, ...
Candida Guzman – Methuen, MA
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Candida Guzman, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 5, 2026, at the age of ...
Robert Desharnais Hyannis, MA
There is nothing in life that Bob loved more than his wife, children, baseball, and Cape Cod. He unexpectedly passed peacefully in Hyannis, MA, surrounded by his loved ones on February 28, 2026 at the age of 90.
Raised in Lawrence, MA, Bob attended Sacred Heart School and Central Catholic High School. Upon returning from the Army, he married his childhood sweetheart Vivian “Viv”(Beaulieu) Desharnais.
Bob lived a very full life. He worked at AT&T Technology for 35 ...
There is nothing in life that Bob loved more than his wife, children, baseball, and Cape Cod. He unexpectedly passed peacefully in Hyannis, MA, surrounded by his loved ones on February 28, 2026 at ...
David O'Connor Lawrence, MA
David O'Connor 71 of Lawrence passed away on February 26, 2026. David was born, raised and educated in Lawrence and has been a life resident of Lawrence. He was predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Mary (Lenihan) O'Connor and his brother Jeremiah O'Connor.
Family and friends are invited to a graveside service on Tuesday April 14, 2026 at Noon at Holy Sepulcre Cemetery, Waverly Road, N. Andover, MA. To leave an online condolence, please visit Jeremiah's tribute page at ...
David O'Connor 71 of Lawrence passed away on February 26, 2026. David was born, raised and educated in Lawrence and has been a life resident of Lawrence. He was predeceased by his parents Jeremiah ...
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