All Obituaries

DANVERS – Mrs. Pamela Ann (Kiss) Corcoran, 57 of Danvers, loving wife of Timothy H. Corcoran, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26th, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers with her devoted family by her side. Born in Everett, she was the daughter of the late Bela and Angela (Mellace) Kiss. She was raised and educated in Revere, graduating from Revere High School in 1983. She continued her education at Bentley University, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in...

SALEM – Mr. Philip Hercules Ketrelakes Sr., 89 of Salem, beloved husband of the late Dolores Rita (Brigley) Ketrelakes, died Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at Beverly Hospital. Born in Chios, Greece, he was the son of the late Hercules and Despina (Theodorakis) Ketrelakes. He was raised and educated in Chios, Greece. He joined the Merchant Marine as a young man. He travelled to the United States on a merchant vessel and jumped ship to come to the United States in December of 1951. It...

PEABODY - Louis J. Doyle, age 91, died peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on Tuesday, January 24th, 2023 after a brief illness. Born in Salem in 1932, he was the son of the late Joseph F. Doyle and Mary Alice (Hayes) Doyle of Salem. Louis grew up in Salem along with his 11 brothers and sisters.  He attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from Salem High School in 1950. In September 1955 Louis moved to New York City. He began work at The...

SALEM - On January 23, 2023, Margaret Ann Ward (Peg) passed away peacefully at her home in the John Bertram House of Salem, MA where she had lived since April of 2022. She was 97 years old and had been a longtime resident of Plumsteadville, PA. Margaret was the daughter of Lois Gillette McConnel of Darien, CT and Walter McConnel of Montoursville, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Harry Clay Ward. She was also predeceased by her grandson, Griffin Jacobs, d.o.b 2/24/89 and...

DANVERS – Mr. Milton "Mike" Kramer, 95, of Danvers, beloved husband of the late Arlyne (Crowell) Kramer, entered eternal rest on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 at his home. Born in Malden, he was the son of the late Samuel and Elizabeth (Kozatch) Kramer. He was raised and educated in Malden and attended Malden High School. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Kramer had been employed as a Firefighter with the City of...

PEABODY – Mr. Robert Paul Houghton, 75 of Peabody, loving husband of Linda (Shapiro) Houghton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22nd, 2023 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.   Born in Somerville, Robert was the son of the late Daniel and Edna (Hanlin) Houghton. He was raised and educated in Winthrop and was a high school graduate.   An honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army, Bob proudly served his country during the Vietnam War...

PEABODY - Mrs. Dorothy L. (Morris) Waite, 95, a longtime resident of Topsfield and Vero Beach, Florida, beloved wife of the late David P. Waite, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19th, 2023, at Brooksby Village in Peabody, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Meadville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Iva (Smith) Morris. She was raised and educated in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dorothy continued her education and received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from...

LYNN - Mrs. Dianne M. (Granville) Spilman, 82 of Lynn, formerly of Salem and Peabody, beloved wife of the late James Spilman, passed away on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 at Salem Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Woburn, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mildred (Santarella) Granville. She was raised in the Gallows Hill neighborhood in Salem eventually moving to Peabody where she attended Peabody Veterans Memorial High School. Mrs. Spilman had been...

SALEM – Mr. Gilbert “Skippy” Letarte, beloved husband of Lorraine (Charron) Letarte, with whom he was married for 71 years, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 18th, 2023. Born and raised in Salem he was the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret (McCadden) Letarte. He received his education at St. James Grammar School and St. Mary’s Boys High School in Lynn, class of 1948. After graduation he went on to attend Boston College for...

SALEM – Mr. Thomas E. Walsh 89, of Salem, beloved husband of Ruth Ann (Moulison) Walsh, died peacefully, Saturday, January 14th, 2023. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Thomas L. and Doris (Whithey) Walsh. He was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of the former St. James School. He continued his education at St. John’s Preparatory School in Danvers.  An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States...