BEVERLY - It is with great sadness in our hearts, that we inform you of the passing of our wonderful daughter Tracey Olivero 49, who passed away unexpectedly while living in Florida with her beloved companion Brian Hurley. Born in Malden, she was the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Adams) Olivero. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. At one time Tracey had been employed by Becton Dickinson Company of Lynn for several...

PEABODY - William “Bill” G. Hooper, Jr, age 98, a longtime resident of Wilmington, MA, and recently of Brooksby Village in Peabody, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024.   He was born in Portland, Maine to the late William G. Hooper and Margaret (Ahlers) Hooper.  He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Cheeseman) Hooper, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. After graduating from Winthrop High School in 1943 at age 17, Bill joined the U. S. Merchant Marine...

SALEM – Mrs. Brigid Marian (McManus) Florence, 59, of Salem, beloved wife of Charles J. Florence, died unexpectedly, April 15th, 2024 at her home. Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Deacon Lawrence R. and Barbara C. (Long) McManus. She was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of St. Pius V. School and St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1983. She continued her education at Salem State College earning her bachelor’s degree in Nursing in 1987. Mrs....

DANVERS - Amy B. (Carr) LeBlanc 55, of Danvers, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 at Lahey Medical Center in Burlington surrounded by her loving family. Born in Saugus, she was the daughter of Linda (Wilson) Epstein, the late Dr. Ralph Epstein and Thomas Carr. She was raised and educated in Saugus and was a graduate of Saugus High School Class of 1986. Amy began her professional career as an Executive Assistant for Art Technology for several years before advancing...

SALEM – Henry Clayton Porter, 81, beloved uncle and friend to many, died Friday, April 12, 2024. Born and raised in Salem and Norton, he was the son of the late Ralph Cameron Sr. and Kathleen (Rooney) Porter. He received his education in the Salem and Norton school systems and earned a bachelor’s degree from Drew University, where he met many life-long friends. Mr. Porter went on to achieve his law degree from Northeastern University and served in private and public practice...

SALISBURY- Miss Elizabeth B. Kantorosinski 64, formerly of Salem, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston surrounded by her loving family. Born in Ostrow, Poland she was the daughter of the late John and Maria (Adamczewski) Kantorosinski. She was raised and educated in the United States and attended the John T. Berry School in North Reading. Elizabeth had been employed at Haverhill City Hall as an assistant to the mayor’s...

PEABODY - Scott P. Bolden, passed away suddenly on April 6th, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Candis (Rochna) Bolden, to whom he was married for 43 years. Born in Beverly on December 13th, 1958, he was the son of the late Janet (Palardy) Bolden and James Bolden.  Scott graduated from Beverly High School in 1976 and earned a Bachelors of History from Salem State College in 1981.   Scott was a lineman for National Grid for over thirty years and retired in...

SALEM - Ann J. (Butler) Ryan, matriarch of one of Salem’s largest and most well-known families, died Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024. She was the wife of the late Dr. James T. “Doc” Ryan, to whom she was married for 59 years before he passed away in 2014. Born in Salem on January 15th, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Thomas P. Butler and Anna (Leary) Butler. Ann graduated No. 2 in her class from St. James High School in 1950 and earned a scholarship to Emmanuel College,...

SALEM - Jacqueline K. Pariseau, a cherished member of the Salem community, will be bid a fond farewell after a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication. Raised in Salem, Jacqueline graduated from Salem High School in 1956 before embarking on a lifelong career in healthcare, becoming a respected LPN at Salem Hospital, where she devoted 50 years of service. A woman of unwavering faith, Jacqueline found solace in her Catholic beliefs and sharing her compassion with others. She was...

HAMILTON - In loving memory of the esteemed Dr. Alton C. Bynum Sr., a beacon of wisdom, creativity, and kindness who graced this world with his unwavering passion for music and education. Born on March 2nd, 1933 into an extremely poor family in the town of Oneonta, AL, his parents were sharecroppers. His parents wanted him to drop out of school to help on the farm, but Alton was determined to finish high school and ran away from home at 13 years of age. He graduated high school and...