Robert "Bobby" Ratcliffe passed away Wednesday January 25, 2023 in Salem, MA. He was born in Lawrence, MA on September 21, 1957 to Joanne (Mleczo) and the late Robert “Red” Ratcliffe. Robert attended schools in various parts of the world as he was from a military family and played on the Little League Championship All Star team in Italy and was one win away from the Little League World Series. He graduated from Triton High School, where he was a standout baseball player...

Stan Norton was born on March 26, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY to Stan and Noreen (Murphy) Norton. He and his sister, Noreen, were raised in the small town of Smokerise, a lakeside community in the north woods of New Jersey. As a child, Stan was nicknamed Buzz for his inexhaustible curiosity and insatiable hunger for learning. At ten years old, the school bus in which Buzz was riding began a backward slide on a steep, snowy hill. In a panic, the driver opened the door and yelled JUMP —while...

Carol Ann (McDonough) McGrath, age 80, died peacefully in the comfort of family following a period of declining health.   Carol, the daughter of the late William McDonough and Virginia (Kearns) McDonough of Somerville.    A long-term resident of Billerica, Carol was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Peter J. McGrath and survived by her adored children Karen (McGrath) Geary and her husband Ted of Salisbury MA; and Daniel Patrick McGrath of Nashua,...

Jennie Jancewicz, passed away at her home early Monday morning January 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Groveland on May 6, 1929 to the late George and Sadie (Kobylasz) Seliga. She attended schools in Groveland and Haverhill. Following her education Jennie married Stanley Jancewicz in 1950 and enjoyed 67 years of marriage until his passing in 2018.  Jennie was a stay at home mom for many years raising her family. As her children grew, she was employed at...

Eric F. Porter, Sr., 63, passed away January 27, 2023, at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Eric was born on April 15, 1959, in Willimantic, CT. to the late Gerald and Barbara (Maines) Porter. He was raised in Hebron, CT. and graduated from Rahm High School, he continued on to receive his HVAC degree from New England Fuel Institute in Watertown, MA. Eric loved nature, he was an avid hunter, fishermen and enjoyed boating with family and friends. Eric was a livestock auctioneer on...

Robert P. Carbone, Jr. died Thursday evening January 19, 2023 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. He was born in Boston, MA on December 13, 1952 to the late Ruth A. (Harrington) and Robert P. Carbone, Sr. He was raised in East Boston and Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School.  Following his graduation Bob worked at The Machine Shop with his father and the Gas and Auto Repair Shop with his brother Tony for many years. He then moved on to become a Commercial Fisherman,...

Theodore Parker Stanwood, better known as Ted or Big Ted, passed peacefully on Friday January 20th, at the age of 75.  He was born in Bridgeport Connecticut but grew up in Newburyport Massachusetts.  His parents were Joseph Stanwood and Carolyn (Benoit) Stanwood.  Ted went to the Immaculate Conception Catholic School through the 8th grade, then attended and graduated from Newburyport High School. He loved music and was in a high school garage band called the Shadows.  Ted...

Catherine Stewart Gulman of Newburyport, MA passed away at her home at Atria Merrimack Place on January 24, 2023, at the age of 86.  Born in Hackensack, N.J., she was the daughter of George and Mildred (Francis) Stewart. Raised in Ridgewood, N.J. and Suffren, N.Y., she enjoyed many childhood getaways to Leetes Island in Guilford, Connecticut.   Mrs. Gulman graduated from the Mary A. Burnham School in Northampton, MA where she was recognized as a member of the National Honor...

Maria V. Hartman, known by everyone as “Verna”, a resident of Seabrook, NH passed away after a lengthy illness on January 17, 2023.  She was 88 years of age. She was predeceased by her husband Matthew “Doc” Sierak and survived by sons, Keith, Kevin, Barry, and daughter, Sherri. Verna retired from The Division of Employment Security after more than 25 years of service. In her later years, she most enjoyed dancing, getting together with friends, particularly...

James Demetrois Rambus a resident of Plum Island, died Sunday January 8, 2023 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire. He was born on October 30, 1935 in Peabody, MA to the late Peter and Efthemia (Nicolaides) Rambus. He was raised in Peabody before his family moved to Ferndale, Michigan where he graduated from Lincoln High School.  In 1954, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and it became his lifelong career. He was positioned in several stations in Michigan, Boston and...