Zachary Gorczyca
Apr 13, 2026
DANVERS - It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Zachary Gorczyca, on Monday, April 13th, 2026, at the age of 24 years old. From the moment he entered our lives Zach brought joy and light into our lives, he truly taught us the meaning of unconditional love.
Though Zach faced the...
June L. Hains
Apr 12, 2026
DANVERS - June L. (Carey) Hains, wife of the late George W. Hains, passed away April 12, 2026, at her home at Charter Senior Living in Danvers, MA at the age of 96.
June was born in Providence, RI and spent 94 of her years in Rhode Island before relocating to Massachusetts to be closer to family. She was the daughter of...
Victoria Bojarski Woodley
Apr 8, 2026
DANVERS - Victoria “Vicky” Bojarski Woodley passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and community service.
Vicky was born in Washington D.C. with her early childhood spent overseas. She then moved to Falls Church, VA where she graduated from Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell High School. She...
Frank P. Costa, Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
BEVERLY – Frank P. Costa, Jr., 82, of Beverly, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Frank P. Sr. and Norma (Scott) Costa.
Frank was raised and educated in Beverly, graduating in 1963 from Beverly High Trade School. After high school, Frank...
Richard Desjardins
2026
GLOUCESTER / SALEM - Richard Desjardins, 70, of Gloucester and Salem, longtime, devoted companion and best friend of Janie McNamara passed recently at his home.
Born in Salem, Rich was the son of the late Richard and Edna (Foster) Desjardins. He was also the nephew of Jeanette Foster, with whom he had a very special bond, caring for her until her...
Michael J. Twomey
Apr 4, 2026
SALEM - Michael J. Twomey 65, of Salem, beloved husband of Kathy (Lamphear) Twomey, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife, son David and granddaughter, Caitlin by his side.
Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late James and Lillian (Cunningham) Twomey. He was raised...
Timothy D. Byrnes
Mar 30, 2026
HAVERHILL - Timothy D. Byrnes, of Haverhill, MA, formerly of Peabody, passed away at home on March 30, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Arline (McKenna) Byrnes of Peabody, where he graduated from Peabody High School Class of 1991.
Timothy had a way of filling a room the moment he walked in — with a warmth and...
Rafael Garcia
Mar 30, 2026
PEABODY – Rafael Garcia, 84, of Peabody, beloved husband of Gilda (Pacheco) Garcia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Advinia Care in Salem, surrounded by his loving family.
Rafael was born in the town of Tamboril, Dominican Republic, the son of the late Juan Pablo and Roselia (Peña) Garcia. He was raised with strong values of hard work, perseverance,...
Laura Colby Luckey
2026
SALEM - Laura Colby Luckey, a distinguished museum director, curator, scholar, and advocate for American art, passed away peacefully at her home in Salam MA on March 26, 2026, with her two Siamese cats “Otis & Nellie” by her side. She leaves a legacy defined by intellectual rigor, quiet leadership, and a deep devotion to cultural stewardship.
Laura was born in...
Marjorie Ann Hodsdon
Mar 26, 2026
SALEM – Marjorie Ann (Mysliwy) Hodsdon, 73, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Salem, to the late Theodore and Ann Marie (Wallace) Mysliwy, and graduated from Danvers High School Class of 1971.
Marjorie’s selflessness knew no bounds; she gave her whole heart to her family, always putting their needs before...
Agatha Morrell
Mar 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of beloved parishioner Agatha Morrell.
Agatha died early Monday morning at home with Simon by her side.
A funeral at St. Peter's-San Pedro is being planned for Holy Saturday, April 4th at 1pm.
May Agatha Rest in Peace
and Rise in Glory.
Amen.
Con gran tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida feligresa Agatha Morrell.
Agatha falleció...
Pamela Loschi Griffin
Mar 23, 2026
BYFIELD – Born to Frances and Leo Loschi, Pam spent her childhood in Malden, Massachusetts where she met her husband, Larry Griffin. Together they built a life in Byfield, where family became the center of their world and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Known as “Grammie”, she was devoted to being the best mother and grandmother imaginable. She poured all...
James E. "Jim" Milne
Mar 21, 2026
PEABODY - James E. "Jim" Milne, 71, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. A devoted partner, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, Jim was a man who lived life fully and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Jim was the youngest son of the late Chalmers and Jacqueline...
Miriam Amparo Diaz de Brea
Mar 21, 2026
SALEM - Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Miriam Amparo Díaz de Brea, quien nació el 4 de julio de 1936 en Baní, República Dominicana.
Hija de los ya fallecidos Juana María Arias Díaz y Manuel Enrique Díaz, Miriam creció y se educó en su querida ciudad natal de Baní, donde también formó las bases de la familia que tanto...
Geraldine (Williams) Coleman
Mar 18, 2026
TOPSFIELD - Geraldine W. Coleman, 82, of Topsfield, MA formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Troy Coleman.
Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Geri was the daughter of the late Achilles and Willa (Justice) Williams. She was raised and educated in Pikeville, graduating from Pikeville...
Celia M. (Gardner) Swindell
Mar 16, 2026
TOPSFIELD - Celia M. Swindell, 90, of Topsfield, passed peacefully on March 16, 2026, at her home. Born in Peabody, she was the youngest daughter of 12 of the late Harry and Margaret (Cormeau) Gardner. Celia was raised and educated in Peabody, graduating from Peabody High School. In 1956, she made her home in Topsfield, where she became a cherished and...
Paul A. Savage
Mar 16, 2026
IPSWICH - Paul A. Savage, 75, of Ipswich, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was the beloved husband to Carol and a devoted and loving father to Julie and Catharine.
Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Edmund and Eldora (Guay) Savage. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and Salem State University...
Ellen (Doyle) Tassinari
Mar 11, 2026
BEVERLY - Ellen Tassinari, age 89, of Beverly, MA, was born in Salem to Joseph and Mary Alice (Hayes) Doyle, the twelfth child and the grand finale of a family of nine boys and three girls. She played the whole of her life that way: most remembered, impossible to follow. Her mother was a woman of extraordinary conviction — an...
Mary Jo "Jodi" Fitzgerald Nichols
Mar 6, 2026
TOPSFIELD – Mary Jo Fitzgerald Nichols, lovingly known as Jodi, 69, of Topsfield, beloved wife of John Nichols, died peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Danvers. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fitzgerald and Elizabeth (Stevens) Fitzgerald Baker.
Jodi was raised in Scituate and was a proud graduate of Plymouth-Carver High School. She went on to...
Brittany L. Dougal
Mar 4, 2026
DANVERS – Brittany L. Dougal, of Cranston, RI, formerly of Danvers, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. The cherished daughter of Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal. Brittany was 29 years old.
Born in Beverly, Brittany was raised and educated in Danvers, graduating alongside the class of 2015. She would go on to attend Framingham State University where she would study and receive...
Zachary Gorczyca
Apr 13, 2026
DANVERS - It is with profound love and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Zachary Gorczyca, on Monday, April 13th, 2026, at the age of 24 years old. From the moment he entered our lives Zach brought joy and light into our lives, he truly taught us the meaning of unconditional love.
Though Zach faced the...
June L. Hains
Apr 12, 2026
DANVERS - June L. (Carey) Hains, wife of the late George W. Hains, passed away April 12, 2026, at her home at Charter Senior Living in Danvers, MA at the age of 96.
June was born in Providence, RI and spent 94 of her years in Rhode Island before relocating to Massachusetts to be closer to family. She was the daughter of...
Victoria Bojarski Woodley
Apr 8, 2026
DANVERS - Victoria “Vicky” Bojarski Woodley passed away peacefully at home on April 8, 2026, after an extended battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, learning, and community service.
Vicky was born in Washington D.C. with her early childhood spent overseas. She then moved to Falls Church, VA where she graduated from Bishop Dennis J. O’Connell High School. She...
Frank P. Costa, Jr.
Apr 5, 2026
BEVERLY – Frank P. Costa, Jr., 82, of Beverly, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Frank P. Sr. and Norma (Scott) Costa.
Frank was raised and educated in Beverly, graduating in 1963 from Beverly High Trade School. After high school, Frank...
Richard Desjardins
2026
GLOUCESTER / SALEM - Richard Desjardins, 70, of Gloucester and Salem, longtime, devoted companion and best friend of Janie McNamara passed recently at his home.
Born in Salem, Rich was the son of the late Richard and Edna (Foster) Desjardins. He was also the nephew of Jeanette Foster, with whom he had a very special bond, caring for her until her...
Michael J. Twomey
Apr 4, 2026
SALEM - Michael J. Twomey 65, of Salem, beloved husband of Kathy (Lamphear) Twomey, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife, son David and granddaughter, Caitlin by his side.
Born in New Jersey, he was the son of the late James and Lillian (Cunningham) Twomey. He was raised...
Timothy D. Byrnes
Mar 30, 2026
HAVERHILL - Timothy D. Byrnes, of Haverhill, MA, formerly of Peabody, passed away at home on March 30, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Robert and Arline (McKenna) Byrnes of Peabody, where he graduated from Peabody High School Class of 1991.
Timothy had a way of filling a room the moment he walked in — with a warmth and...
Rafael Garcia
Mar 30, 2026
PEABODY – Rafael Garcia, 84, of Peabody, beloved husband of Gilda (Pacheco) Garcia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Advinia Care in Salem, surrounded by his loving family.
Rafael was born in the town of Tamboril, Dominican Republic, the son of the late Juan Pablo and Roselia (Peña) Garcia. He was raised with strong values of hard work, perseverance,...
Laura Colby Luckey
2026
SALEM - Laura Colby Luckey, a distinguished museum director, curator, scholar, and advocate for American art, passed away peacefully at her home in Salam MA on March 26, 2026, with her two Siamese cats “Otis & Nellie” by her side. She leaves a legacy defined by intellectual rigor, quiet leadership, and a deep devotion to cultural stewardship.
Laura was born in...
Marjorie Ann Hodsdon
Mar 26, 2026
SALEM – Marjorie Ann (Mysliwy) Hodsdon, 73, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Salem, to the late Theodore and Ann Marie (Wallace) Mysliwy, and graduated from Danvers High School Class of 1971.
Marjorie’s selflessness knew no bounds; she gave her whole heart to her family, always putting their needs before...
Agatha Morrell
Mar 23, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of beloved parishioner Agatha Morrell.
Agatha died early Monday morning at home with Simon by her side.
A funeral at St. Peter's-San Pedro is being planned for Holy Saturday, April 4th at 1pm.
May Agatha Rest in Peace
and Rise in Glory.
Amen.
Con gran tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida feligresa Agatha Morrell.
Agatha falleció...
Pamela Loschi Griffin
Mar 23, 2026
BYFIELD – Born to Frances and Leo Loschi, Pam spent her childhood in Malden, Massachusetts where she met her husband, Larry Griffin. Together they built a life in Byfield, where family became the center of their world and recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.
Known as “Grammie”, she was devoted to being the best mother and grandmother imaginable. She poured all...
James E. "Jim" Milne
Mar 21, 2026
PEABODY - James E. "Jim" Milne, 71, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026 surrounded by his family. A devoted partner, father, grandfather, uncle and brother, Jim was a man who lived life fully and leaves behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Jim was the youngest son of the late Chalmers and Jacqueline...
Miriam Amparo Diaz de Brea
Mar 21, 2026
SALEM - Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Miriam Amparo Díaz de Brea, quien nació el 4 de julio de 1936 en Baní, República Dominicana.
Hija de los ya fallecidos Juana María Arias Díaz y Manuel Enrique Díaz, Miriam creció y se educó en su querida ciudad natal de Baní, donde también formó las bases de la familia que tanto...
Geraldine (Williams) Coleman
Mar 18, 2026
TOPSFIELD - Geraldine W. Coleman, 82, of Topsfield, MA formerly of Pikeville, Kentucky, passed peacefully at home on March 18, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Troy Coleman.
Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Geri was the daughter of the late Achilles and Willa (Justice) Williams. She was raised and educated in Pikeville, graduating from Pikeville...
Celia M. (Gardner) Swindell
Mar 16, 2026
TOPSFIELD - Celia M. Swindell, 90, of Topsfield, passed peacefully on March 16, 2026, at her home. Born in Peabody, she was the youngest daughter of 12 of the late Harry and Margaret (Cormeau) Gardner. Celia was raised and educated in Peabody, graduating from Peabody High School. In 1956, she made her home in Topsfield, where she became a cherished and...
Paul A. Savage
Mar 16, 2026
IPSWICH - Paul A. Savage, 75, of Ipswich, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was the beloved husband to Carol and a devoted and loving father to Julie and Catharine.
Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Edmund and Eldora (Guay) Savage. He was a graduate of Boston College High School and Salem State University...
Ellen (Doyle) Tassinari
Mar 11, 2026
BEVERLY - Ellen Tassinari, age 89, of Beverly, MA, was born in Salem to Joseph and Mary Alice (Hayes) Doyle, the twelfth child and the grand finale of a family of nine boys and three girls. She played the whole of her life that way: most remembered, impossible to follow. Her mother was a woman of extraordinary conviction — an...
Mary Jo "Jodi" Fitzgerald Nichols
Mar 6, 2026
TOPSFIELD – Mary Jo Fitzgerald Nichols, lovingly known as Jodi, 69, of Topsfield, beloved wife of John Nichols, died peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Danvers. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Fitzgerald and Elizabeth (Stevens) Fitzgerald Baker.
Jodi was raised in Scituate and was a proud graduate of Plymouth-Carver High School. She went on to...
Brittany L. Dougal
Mar 4, 2026
DANVERS – Brittany L. Dougal, of Cranston, RI, formerly of Danvers, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2026. The cherished daughter of Steven and Tina (Bertone) Dougal. Brittany was 29 years old.
Born in Beverly, Brittany was raised and educated in Danvers, graduating alongside the class of 2015. She would go on to attend Framingham State University where she would study and receive...
