Shirley “MiMi” T. Fitzgerald age 83 and lifelong resident of Newburyport passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Amesbury with her family by her side.  She was born in Newburyport on December 17, 1937 the daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (Drew) Parasso.  She was raised and educated in Newburyport. MiMi had worked as a housekeeper at Country Manor Nursing Home in Newburyport for many years.  She always enjoyed...

Lori MacDonald Norris, 62, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston after a hard fought battle with carcinoid cancer with family by her side. She was born in Northampton, MA to the late James and Norma Macdonald, and beloved grandparents, Romeo and Florence Duplin. Lori was raised in Florence, MA and graduated from Northampton High School in 1977. She continued her education at Greenfield Community College where she earned her RN degree. As...

Janet K. Ryan, 75, passed away late Friday evening July 30, 2021 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was born in Breckenridge, MN on October 31, 1945 to the late John and Violet (Nelson) Anderson. Janet was raised in Rosholt, SD, and was a graduate of Rosholt High School. She continued her education graduating from Bemidji State University, and later earned her nursing degree from Northern Essex Community College. As a Registered Nurse Janet was employed by Beverly...

Linda D. Morris, 74 of Newbury, formerly of Salisbury and Newburyport passed away August 18, 2021 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA. She was born in Derby, ME the youngest child of the late Earl Leicester and Lucy (Farnham) Morris. Linda and her family moved from Vanceboro, ME to Newburyport when she was 6 years old. She earned her GED from Newburyport High School and went on to receive her Teacher’s Certificate for early childhood daycare. Her career spanned several secretary...

Michael S. Gauthier, 78, passed away peacefully at his residence in Salisbury on August 24, 2021. He was born in Beverly, MA to the late Leo E. and Rosamund (Chapman) Gauthier. Michael was employed as a Court Officer for the Middlesex Superior Court for several years until his retirement. Michael is survived by his daughter Jennifer Gauthier of Salisbury as well as several other family members and friends. Services and burial at Longhill Cemetery in Salisbury will be private.The Twomey,...

Stephen Edward Cavan passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston surrounded by his family. A multi-generational New Englander and a Newburyport resident for almost 40 years, he was born in Haverhill on November 6, 1953 to the late Joseph and Natalie Cavan. Stephen was a loving husband to his wife of 45 years, Susanne, and a devoted father to his children, Sarah and Teddy. Stephen graduated from Cardinal Cushing Academy and attended Georgetown...

George Benedict Martin, 67, a retired Delta Air Lines pilot and a former Air Force fighter pilot, died on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at his home in Peachtree City, Ga. George grew up in Newburyport, Mass. He was born to George and Mary (Dineen) Martin on Jan. 13, 1954, in Hampton, Va. The Martin family lived at 20 Johnson Street for many years. After graduating from Newburyport High School in 1971, George went to the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs to become a pilot. He graduated in 1975...

Generations of Newburyporters past and present mourn the untimely loss of beloved son and cherished friend Jeffrey Stephen Stone, who passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, surrounded by those he loved dearly. Jeffrey was born in Newburyport on September 26, 1980, to the late Michael John Stone and Susan (Reilly) Stone. Under Arlington Street's broad oak trees, Jeffrey refined loyalty, patience, and learnedness from his mother, and bravery, courage, and fine carpentry skills alongside...

Sandra J. Dodge died on Sunday evening, August 8, 2021 surrounded by family. Sandy was born in Newburyport on March 2,1937 to William and Mary Witley. Raised and educated in Newburyport, Sandy was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School and Chandler Secretarial School in Boston.  Sandy was a devoted wife to Edward Dodge and a loving mother of five children: Steve, Geoff, Pam, Chris, and Tim.  She worked for 20 years as the Assistant Assessor in the Newburyport City...

Kevin Donovan Mahoney, age 33, of Plum Island, Newbury, Massachusetts, passed away tragically early Saturday morning on July 31, 2021, at the North End Boat Club in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Born August 4, 1987, in Malden, Massachusetts, he grew up on Plum Island and from day one he was a true Plum Island native. Kevin had an unwavering love of the ocean, spending every minute he could either fishing, boating, or surfing. He was an avid fisherman having won the NEBC Fishing Derby numerous...