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 ...

Daniel “Fluffy” Patrick Kelleher, 39, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home on May 30, 2026. He was born on May 16, 1987, in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Dan made his home in Amesbury, where he built a life filled with love, laughter, and friendship. He was a fun-loving, outgoing, and famously clumsy guy who truly never met a stranger. Dan had a rare gift for connecting with people—wherever he went, he made friends easily and lit up ...

John Kelleher, 86, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Considered a true Renaissance man, "Captain John" was a lifelong learner, skilled in many pursuits and always appreciative of a good debate. In addition to his longtime teaching career at Amesbury High School, John was also a Christmas tree farmer who delighted in greeting smiling children and families as they searched for the perfect tree. ...

Peter Gregory McLaughlin of Arlington, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on May 31, 2026 in Newburyport.  Peter was born on April 29, 1937 in Medford to John Bernard McLaughlin and Margaret (Melly) McLaughlin. He attended Arlington High School and the University of Miami. Peter is survived by his wife of 61 years Winnie (Catton) McLaughlin of Marshfield. He is also survived by his son Gregory McLaughlin of Salem, his daughter Lisa (McLaughlin) Egan of Newburyport and his ...

Paul Edward Reardon, known fondly to so many as “Uncle Paul”, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at High Pointe House in Haverhill. Born and raised in Newburyport, Paul was a proud graduate of Newburyport High School, Class of 1968. Following high school, Paul answered the call to service by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He spent several meaningful years stationed at Grand Forks Air Force Base before ultimately returning home to his beloved Newburyport ...

Robert Duncan “Bob” Glendon, born on April 26, 1969, in Winchester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was a loving, funny, and friendly man whose warmth and easygoing nature touched everyone who knew him. Bob was raised with strong values and a deep sense of family and community. He attended Melrose High School and later graduated from the University of New Hampshire, where he built the foundation for a life marked by hard work, ...

Colette Diane (Bouchard) Welch, 73, of Boxford, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the family she cherished beyond measure. Born on June 13, 1952, in Salem, MA, Colette lived a life defined by grace, devotion, compassion, & timeless elegance. She was the beloved daughter of the late Cleo Bouchard & Theresa (Dionne) Bouchard. A proud graduate of Salem High School, Colette graduated with honors, carrying throughout her life the intelligence, poise & ...

Johanne J. (Gobeil) Hawkes, 67, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer, entering into the loving arms of Jesus at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. Born on October 10, 1958, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, Johanne was the beloved daughter of the late Marcelle (Remy) Gobeil and the late Lucien Gobeil. Johanne met her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Hawkes, in Byfield when she ...

John E. Scanlon Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Boxford on May 10, 2026. John was the loving father of John E. Scanlon III of Boxford and Jacqueline Scanlon of Georgetown, and the former husband and dear friend of their mother, Patricia Brunelle, formerly Patricia Scanlon, also of Georgetown. He was the beloved son of the late John E. Scanlon Sr. and Rosemary Scanlon of Newburyport. He was the devoted brother and brother-in-law of Marianne Scanlon and the late Douglas ...

Nancy Ann Wile (Sullivan), 91, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil N. Wile, who predeceased her in 2011. Born and raised in Newburyport, Nancy graduated from Newburyport High School in 1952. While she valued hard work and dedication, the center of Nancy’s life was always her family. Nancy is survived by her loving children, John and Rachael Wile, Lisa and Steve David, Robert and Lisa Wile and ...