Wayne A. Cole, 77, a lifelong resident of Newburyport, died Thursday June 21, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at Anna Jaques Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. Wayne was born in Newburyport on February 5, 1941 to the late Rowell and Dorothy (Kendrick) Cole. He graduated from Newburyport High School, and continued his education graduating from the Saunders Radio Electronics School in Boston. Following his graduation, Wayne was employed briefly by United Shoe...

Nellie Pearl Horr (Fowler), born in Newburyport MA on September 4, 1940 to Frances and Owen Sargent. Nellie passed peacefully in her sleep Friday June 8, 2018 of Natural causes. She was a widow whom lost her husband George O. Horr in July 1978 and never loved another. Her entire life Nellie was a housewife, cooking, cleaning, and taking care of others is what she did best! She loved playing poker, playing bingo, Pokeno, fill in books, and talking about and visiting Newburyport,...

John Walter Packer, Jr. age 87, lifelong Newbury resident passed away peacefully Sunday morning June 3rd with his loving wife Janet by his side, John was a devoted husband of 65 years. Born in Newburyport, 25 December 1930 son of the late John W. and Ruth Packer. John graduated from Newburyport High School in 1949, his class was known as the 49er’s. He was a member of the Varsity football team. He served in the Army National Guard from 1949 to 1958 with a honorable...

Reid Landry Garrant, 22, died in Boston at Brigham & Women’s Hospital after an acute battle with Leukemia (APML/APL) on June 1st, 2018. He was born in Melrose on October 1st ,1995 to Brian Garrant and Paula (Counihan) Garrant. Raised early on in Revere and Peabody and later resided between West Newbury and Merrimac. When he passed, he was living in Haverhill, MA. He was educated at Pentucket Regional High School, where he graduated in 2014. He played varsity for both football...

Robert John Welch of Newburyport, after a courageous battle with Parkinson Disease past away at his home on May 29, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the beloved husband of Josephine Theresa (Vitiello) Welch and loving father of Karen Murphy of Newburyport, Robert John(R.J.) Welch and wife Helen of Connecticut, M.E. Wells of Newburyport, Margaret Welch and the late John Notargiacomo of Newburyport, Lori (Welch) Parolisi and husband Joe of Newburyport; adored...

Donald H. Miller, 87, died at his home in West Newbury on May 24, 2018.  He was born on February 25, 1931 in Medford, MA to the late Howard and Florence Miller. Donald was raised in Medford, graduated from Medford High School, and attended Tufts University before enlisting in the US Air Force where he served our country proudly during the Korean War. Donald married his wife Edith in September 1972. In 1978, they settled in West Newbury. He was employed as a draftsman...

Stanley A. Jancewicz, 89, died Saturday May 26, 2018 at his home in Newburyport. He was born on May 13, 1929 in Newburyport to the late Joseph and Clemantina (Kiman) Jancewicz. He was raised and educated in Newburyport graduating from Newburyport High School. He was employed at Western Electric now Lucent Technologies as a Layout Operator for over 23 years before his retirement. Stanley was a Past President of the St. Kazmeir Society, as well as a Past Grand Knight of the...

In  the  Midst  of  Tears;  an  Angel  goes  Home  and  a  Promise  Kept   Margaret "Peggi" A. Cassella (Pizzo) after a year and a half of a dreadfully painful battle that could not be won; finally succumbed on Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  How she managed for as long as she did was truly a miracle, but that was her style, a fighter until the...

Wayne C. Longdin, 58, passed away at the home of his dear friends, Andrea, David and Alexander, in Andover, after a long illness. Wayne was born in Lawrence, MA, but had lived in Newburyport for the last 20 years. Wayne had a ‘Small Favors’ business, and loved his partners, especially his nephew Damian, his friend Johnny, and all his clients. He leaves his two beloved children, Steven and Amy, and the sunshine of his life, his grandson, Everett Wayne. ...

Marshall R. Bowden, 89, died on Memorial Day, May 28, 2018, surrounded by his family. Born in Marblehead, MA on January 21, 1929, he was the son of the late Thomas Bowden and Charlotte (Edmonds) Bowden. Marshall was raised and educated in Marblehead and later enlisted in the Navy and served aboard the USS Beale during the Korean War. While serving in Europe, he met his future wife, the late Pauline (LeComber) Bowden, who died February 13, 2004. The couple settled in Danvers, MA,...