All Obituaries

SALEM - Mr. Norman Joseph Gauthier, 79 of Salem, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers with his two daughters, Lauren and Kristen by his side. Born in Salem, Norman was the son of the late Annette (Boudreault) and Antonio Gauthier. Raised and educated in Salem, he was a graduate of Salem High School. Norman’s early years he worked for Ted Hood at Hood Sailmakers in Marblehead creating sails for sailboats. He enjoyed the...

SALEM – Mr. Scott William MacRae, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away Saturday, September 24th. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Bruce W. and Mary P. (Gilbride) MacRae. Mr. MacRae was raised and educated in Salem, attending and graduating from Salem High School before going on to obtain his bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts from Fitchburg State University. Scott had a talent for creating and grew to become a project manager for Lehrer Cumming, a...

Of Somerville, formerly of Barga, Italy and Charlestown, MA passed away Peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at the age of 96. Born October 16, 1925, in Barga, Italy, Baldo was the son of the late Lodovico Francini and Maria (Guidi) Francini, devoted husband of 50 years to the late Erma (Ambrifi) Francini, survived by his brother John Frank Francini of Concord, MA, predeceased by sisters Emmalina Francini and Elivia (Francini) Cardosi and twin brothers Victor Francini and Joseph...

DANVERS - George E. Merritt, 79, beloved husband of 58 years of Joyce (Brusso) Merritt, passed away at home on September 21st, 2022, after a period of declining health with his loving wife and devoted caretaker at his side. George was born on February 14, 1943, in Merrimac, MA where he was raised.  He was the son of the late George and Marie Merritt. George attended Pentucket Regional High School where he excelled in football, basketball, and baseball.  George...

DANVERS – Mrs. Heather (Graham) Wiley 66, of Danvers, beloved wife of Richard Wiley, passed peacefully, Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 at Beverly Hospital with her family by her side. Born in Malden, she was the daughter of the late Roland and Maxine (Cameron) Graham. She was the sister of the late Gerald Stiles. Raised and educated in Danvers, Heather was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1974. Mrs. Wiley was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

PEABODY – La Sra. Luisa Maria Pacheco, de 85 años de Peabody, amada esposa de Rafael Saint Hilaire, falleció en paz el miércoles 21 de septiembre de 2022 en Hospital de Beverly con su devota familia a su lado. Nacida en Loma de Cabrera, República Dominicana, Luisa era hija del difunto Juan Pacheco y María Silvana Díaz. Se crió y educó en Santo Domingo y en 1994 se mudó a los Estados Unidos, estableciéndose en...

PEABODY – Mrs. Marianne Susan (Doron) Bick, 69, of Peabody, loving wife of the late John Peter Bick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 18th, 2022 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers with her devoted family by her side. Born in Peabody, Marianne was the daughter of the late Frederick Stanley and Florence Margaret (Swiniuch) Doron. Raised and educated in Salem, she was a graduate of Salem High School, class of 1971, and continued her education at Salem...

SALEM – Mrs. Catherine A. Julien, beloved wife, mother, and sister passed away Tuesday, September 13th, 2022. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of Francis and Joan (St Charles) Pelletier. Cathy was the caring wife of Michael Lear, with whom she celebrated 13 years of marriage and 23 years of memories and love. Catherine was a true Salem girl, attending Salem High School and Northshore Community College. She worked in the restaurant business and served at Bertini’s. Cathy...

ROCKPORT - William James Flynn of Marco Island, FL and Rockport, MA departed on February 22nd, 2022, at 2:22 pm with his wife Dorothy, and daughter Ryann by his bedside. He leaves Dorothy, his loving wife of 62 years; his children, Shannon, Ryann and FitzJohn; son-in-law, Stanley Poole, his son, John Poole and wife, Rachel. He is survived by his brothers, Roddy and Larry; sister, Marilyn Newhook (DOD 7/17/22); in-laws, Robert Scigliano, Linda Flynn; cousins, Mary Jo (Larry) King, Mary...

SALEM – Mr. Salvatore “Sam” Zocco, Jr., 81 of Salem, devoted husband of the late Mary Ellen (McGrane) Zocco, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Salem, Salvatore was the son of the late Salvatore Sr. and Pearl (Teal) Zocco, and one of five siblings. Raised and educated in Salem, Sam attended Salem High School and was a proud member of their football team. A lifelong resident of Salem, Sam and his wife, Mary made their home and...