Francis “Arthur” Chaisson Jr, a beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025 with his family by his side at the age of 91.  He was born on July 24, 1934 in Newburyport, Massachusetts. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for 3 years prior to joining the National Security Agency (NSA) where he traveled with his wife and children around the world for many years. His strong work ...

Russell “Russ” Leland Seidel of Groveland, Massachusetts and previously Newburyport, Massachusetts, passed away on February 23, 2026 in Newburyport after a brief illness. He was born on July 24, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York. A True Original, Russ always aspired to live above all an interesting life – and he succeeded. From his days at NYU and in Greenwich Village in the mid-1960s, to his later years as a self-taught visual digital artist and guitarist who won art prizes ...

Kenny Eaton, 76, passed away on the morning of Sunday, March 8, 2026 with his wife Karen by his side. He lived most of his life in Newburyport before moving to Salisbury 10 years ago. Kenny was well known for his sense of humor and quick wit. He enjoyed sports, especially those great 20 years the New England Patriots. Karen, who is a Steelers fan, has no comment on this. If you asked Kenny what his greatest accomplishment was, it was being a Dad to Matt Eaton, born in 1983. He cherished his ...

Sallie Congram Thoma, 87, of Ashburnham, MA, passed away on February 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in Fitchburg, she graduated from Fitchburg High School's class of 1956, where she served as both Junior and Senior Class Vice President.  After relocating to Ashburnham, Sallie attended Colby-Sawyer College for Women, pursuing an interest in business. Her love of travel led her to work at several local travel agencies including Roux Travel, Hanslem Travel, Crane ...

SERVICE UPDATE   Janice M. Lavoie, 82, of Salisbury, MA, Newburyport, MA and Marathon, FL passed away unexpectedly Wednesday morning, February 18, 2026. Born on May 14, 1943 in Newburyport, she was the daughter of the late Lena (Cote) and E. Joseph Saillant.  Janice graduated from Newburyport High School in 1961 and later attended Merrimack College.  She was pre-deceased by her sister Nancy (Saillant) Casavant.  She was also pre-deceased by the love of her life, George ...

Paula Anne Swiniarski of Newburyport passed away on February 20, 2026 following a long battle with diabetes and is finally at rest. Paula was born in Hartford, CT on March 23, 1956 to Arthur and Lorraine Niciewsky. After graduating from Danvers High School in 1974, Paula went on to a career working in the restaurant industry and for Keurig Dr. Pepper. In 1975 she married Kevin Swiniarski with whom she spent fifty wonderful years. Paula is survived by her husband Kevin; her siblings ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John “Jack” Bradshaw. Jack was born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, on April 30, 1942, to Norbert and Marie Bradshaw. He and his brother, Charlie, spent their childhood in Haverhill, where Jack graduated from Haverhill High School in 1959. He went on to attend St. Bonaventure College before proudly serving his country in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. Following his honorable discharge in 1963, Jack returned to ...

Ronald Alfred Barnes, 82, of Merrimacport, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at High Pointe Hospice Center in Haverhill, MA, from complications related to kidney disease.   Born on March 26, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri, he was the son of Edward Judge Barnes and Iva Fairchild Barnes. During his childhood he lived in Ohio, Virginia, and Florida. He attended Shenandoah Valley Academy for high school in New Market, VA, and graduated in 1961. He later attended ...

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we share the passing of David F. LeBlanc, 71, of Newburyport, affectionately known to all as “Papa.” David passed away on Tuesday, February 24th at his home, surrounded by his “favorite three” after a courageous battle with cancer. David leaves behind his loving wife of 35 years, Margaret LeBlanc; his daughter Courtney Lucey; and his grandson, Anthony Lucey. Margaret was his devoted caregiver throughout his illness, ...

SERVICE UPDATE   Family and friends are invited to Jack’s Funeral Mass at 10:30 AM on Tuesday February 24, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Church.     John “Jack” Boothroyd, 81, a resident of Newburyport died January 29, 2026 at Brigham Heath and Rehabilitation in Newburyport. He was born in Amesbury on June 28, 1944 to the late Harold F. Boothroyd, II and Mary (Perkins) Boothroyd. He was a proud graduate of Immaculate Conception Grammar and High ...