Kathleen (Doherty) McDermott, “Katy”, of Newburyport, MA, died at home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, Feb. 18, after many months courageously battling cancer. Katy was the devoted wife of E. Gregory McDermott. She was the youngest daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (Laffey) Doherty of Medford. Katy was the delight of her four sisters and her one brother, Elinor Quill, Maureen Doherty, CSJ, Terese Kennealy, Joanne Doherty, and Joseph Doherty, and...

Ramona Souther, 62, died at her residence in Merrimac, MA on Monday February 15, 2021. She was born in Newburyport on March 18, 1958 to the late Jane E. (McDermott) and Harold Souther, Sr. Ramona was raised in Newburyport and attended Newburyport High School. Following high school she married her former husband, Ralph Prescott and the couple lived all over the east coast as he was in the Military, until they settled back in Newburyport. She then married to Dennis Coombs and they lived...

Michael James Richardson, Jr. died Saturday February 13, 2021 in Lebanon, ME. He was born in Haverhill, MA on August 29, 1980 to Jody (Ferguson) Richardson and the late Michael J. Richardson, Sr.  Michael graduated from Newburyport High School Class of 1999. Where he played football on the 1998 Championship team, was a 3 time MVP of the track team recording many four first place finishes, he specialized in the high hurdles, long jump, and 100 meter dash. He also played played on the...

Patricia Howard, 78, passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021 at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, MA. She was born in Exeter, NH on July 22, 1942 to the late William J. and Geneva (Brown) Simon, and was a graduate of Exeter High School. She was raised in Kensington and worked at her families restaurant, Queensbridge Farms in Kensington. She took bookkeeping courses and worked for several local companies until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed gardening and was especially fond of...

Ann M. Daley was born on November 21, 1945 to Dorothy E. (Leonard) and Harold T. Daley. She attended West Newbury Central School and graduated in 1963 from Pentucket High School, where she was a standout in Girl’s Basketball. She graduated from Salem State College and taught at the Dr. Elmer S. Bagnall School in Groveland for 30 years. She leaves behind her brother and sister-in-law, William L. and Mary Ann Daley; three nieces who were very special to her and their husbands; Mary and...

Early this morning, Ellie went home to be with Jesus in heaven. Our hearts are so broken to be separated from her. Yet while her life here on earth has ended, her true life is just beginning—one without pain or sadness or the heavy burden of disease that she has carried so courageously and gracefully for these 4 years. We are still a family of 6, just one of us is in heaven. And we will reunite again someday. She spent the last week resting peacefully in our bed at home, but...

David J. McFarlane, died peacefully on Saturday February 13th, in the loving care of the Country Center for Health in Newburyport, at the age of 86. David died in the way he lived. In the moments before he passed, hospice said his heart was still very strong, he wouldn’t have gone any other way. He lived with a strong heart and died with one too. David battled Dementia in his last several years, but never forgot what gave him life, his family. He is survived by his wife, Zaida...

Frank succumbed to a Traumatic Brain Injury, as result of complications of Covid 19, surrounded by his wife and daughter at High Pointe House Hospice, Haverhill MA. on February 11, 2021. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts to Frank and Josephine (Mcgee) Casey, Sr. Franks formative years were spent in Troy New York where he attended Military School. Where he developed his core values of Honesty, Hardwork, Diligence, Trustworthiness, and above all else Love for his Family and Country. Franks...

Newburyport, MA. – Robert “Bob” A. Cook, 65, of Newburyport, MA passed away peacefully on February 10, 2021 after a brave battle with brain cancer. He was born in Philadelphia on September 30, 1955 and raised in New London, NH by his parents Lyman and Harriet (Moffett) Cook. He leaves behind many fond memories and his wife of almost 30 years, Barbara (Geiger) Cook. They were married in Ipswich at the Crane Estate on April 20, 1991. Bob grew up in New London, NH and...

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, we announce the passing of Wayne Robert April of Methuen MA. He passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021, at Cedar View Rehab in Methuen. Wayne was born May 10, 1970, in Newburyport MA. He was the son of the late Robert and Arlene (Campbell) April. He was raised in Salisbury and a graduate of Triton High, Class of 1988. He also attended Northern Essex Community College. His first job during his school years was at Lena’s in Salisbury. Wayne...