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Marjorie Ann Hodsdon

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

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

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

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...

Miriam Amparo Diaz de Brea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball

Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball

Feb 28, 2026

MIDDLETON – Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball, of Middleton, wife of the late George Kimball, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Salem, daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy (White) Pellicelli. Patricia was raised and educated in the Danvers and Middleton School Systems. She was a graduate of Holten High School Class of 1955...

Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan

Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan

Feb 28, 2026

SALEM – Mrs. Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan, 71, of Salem, loving wife of Howard W. Sullivan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Everett, Mary Ellen was the daughter of the late William and Julia (Heelen) McHugh. She was raised and educated in Charlestown, graduating...

Patricia L. (Teague) Gagnon

Patricia L. (Teague) Gagnon

2026

DANVERS - Mrs. Patricia Louise (Teague) Gagnon of Danvers, MA died February 28, 2026, at the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody, MA. She was predeceased by her Husband George Ernest Gagnon with whom she shared a marriage of 57 years.

Born in Danvers, MA she was the daughter of Elsie (Peterson) and Roland Teague. Patricia attended Danvers Public Schools and...

Maria Garcia de Santos

Maria Garcia de Santos

Feb 28, 2026

SALEM – La Sra. María García de Santos, de 93 años, residente de Salem y amada esposa del difunto Manuel Santos, falleció pacíficamente el sábado 28 de febrero de 2026 en la comodidad del hogar de su hija, rodeada de su querida familia.

Nacida en La Vega, República Dominicana, María era hija de los difuntos Juan Luis Suriel y Alejandrina García. Se...

Sherri Lyn O'Donnell

Sherri Lyn O'Donnell

Feb 27, 2026

SALEM – Sherri Lyn O’Donnell, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026. The daughter of the late Robert F. and Shirley (Castle) O’Donnell, she was 58 years old.

Born in Lynn, Sherri was raised and educated in Salem. For many years she was the manager at North Shore Self Storage. She was also a cherished caregiver for many,...

Maryanne "Mae" Wood

Maryanne "Mae" Wood

Feb 27, 2026

MARBLEHEAD - Maryanne “Mae” Wood, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1958, to the late Charles and Constance (Fugale) Ward. She was the devoted wife of Daniel Wood, with whom she shared 41 extraordinary years of marriage.

Maryanne’s profound love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and...

John B. Perroni, Sr.

John B. Perroni, Sr.

Feb 25, 2026

SALEM – Mr. John B. Perroni, Sr., 93 of Salem and the devoted husband of 69 years to the late Barbara P. (O’Connell) Perroni, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his side.

Born on March 14, 1932, to the late John and Ann (Corrao) Perroni, John's lifelong journey unfolded in...

Eileen Sweeney

Eileen Sweeney

Feb 25, 2026

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - Eileen Sweeney, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Kennebunk, ME, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2026, after a courageous 4-year battle with EGFR-Mutant lung Cancer. 

Born on August 8, 1951, she was the devoted wife of Michael Sweeney, with whom she shared 42 extraordinary years of marriage.

An accomplished HR executive for more than three decades,...

Roger A. Gagnon

Roger A. Gagnon

Feb 24, 2026

GROVELAND – Mr. Roger A. Gagnon, 75 of Groveland and the devoted partner of the late Nancy Fraser, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

Born in Salem, Roger was the son of the late Roland and Jacqueline (Rawson) Gagnon. He grew up in Peabody, attending school at St. John’s and received his high school education at St. Peter’s High...

Marjorie Ann Hodsdon

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

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

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

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...

Miriam Amparo Diaz de Brea

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball

Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball

Feb 28, 2026

MIDDLETON – Patricia (Pellicelli) Kimball, of Middleton, wife of the late George Kimball, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Salem, daughter of the late Dominic and Dorothy (White) Pellicelli. Patricia was raised and educated in the Danvers and Middleton School Systems. She was a graduate of Holten High School Class of 1955...

Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan

Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan

Feb 28, 2026

SALEM – Mrs. Mary Ellen McHugh-Sullivan, 71, of Salem, loving wife of Howard W. Sullivan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28th, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Everett, Mary Ellen was the daughter of the late William and Julia (Heelen) McHugh. She was raised and educated in Charlestown, graduating...

Patricia L. (Teague) Gagnon

Patricia L. (Teague) Gagnon

2026

DANVERS - Mrs. Patricia Louise (Teague) Gagnon of Danvers, MA died February 28, 2026, at the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody, MA. She was predeceased by her Husband George Ernest Gagnon with whom she shared a marriage of 57 years.

Born in Danvers, MA she was the daughter of Elsie (Peterson) and Roland Teague. Patricia attended Danvers Public Schools and...

Maria Garcia de Santos

Maria Garcia de Santos

Feb 28, 2026

SALEM – La Sra. María García de Santos, de 93 años, residente de Salem y amada esposa del difunto Manuel Santos, falleció pacíficamente el sábado 28 de febrero de 2026 en la comodidad del hogar de su hija, rodeada de su querida familia.

Nacida en La Vega, República Dominicana, María era hija de los difuntos Juan Luis Suriel y Alejandrina García. Se...

Sherri Lyn O'Donnell

Sherri Lyn O'Donnell

Feb 27, 2026

SALEM – Sherri Lyn O’Donnell, of Salem, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 27, 2026. The daughter of the late Robert F. and Shirley (Castle) O’Donnell, she was 58 years old.

Born in Lynn, Sherri was raised and educated in Salem. For many years she was the manager at North Shore Self Storage. She was also a cherished caregiver for many,...

Maryanne "Mae" Wood

Maryanne "Mae" Wood

Feb 27, 2026

MARBLEHEAD - Maryanne “Mae” Wood, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully at Salem Hospital on February 27, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 21, 1958, to the late Charles and Constance (Fugale) Ward. She was the devoted wife of Daniel Wood, with whom she shared 41 extraordinary years of marriage.

Maryanne’s profound love for her husband, children, grandchildren, and...

John B. Perroni, Sr.

John B. Perroni, Sr.

Feb 25, 2026

SALEM – Mr. John B. Perroni, Sr., 93 of Salem and the devoted husband of 69 years to the late Barbara P. (O’Connell) Perroni, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House with his family by his side.

Born on March 14, 1932, to the late John and Ann (Corrao) Perroni, John's lifelong journey unfolded in...

Eileen Sweeney

Eileen Sweeney

Feb 25, 2026

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA - Eileen Sweeney, of Palm Beach Gardens, FL, and Kennebunk, ME, passed away peacefully on February 25th, 2026, after a courageous 4-year battle with EGFR-Mutant lung Cancer. 

Born on August 8, 1951, she was the devoted wife of Michael Sweeney, with whom she shared 42 extraordinary years of marriage.

An accomplished HR executive for more than three decades,...

Roger A. Gagnon

Roger A. Gagnon

Feb 24, 2026

GROVELAND – Mr. Roger A. Gagnon, 75 of Groveland and the devoted partner of the late Nancy Fraser, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

Born in Salem, Roger was the son of the late Roland and Jacqueline (Rawson) Gagnon. He grew up in Peabody, attending school at St. John’s and received his high school education at St. Peter’s High...