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24 Jun 2025 at 1:56pm
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1 May 2025 at 3:32pm
When you want to get in touch with Social Security, you have options. The most convenient way to conduct business with us is online with a personal my Social Security account. More than 71 million adults use our online services through my Social Security. If you don’t have an account or access to the internet, […]

23 Apr 2025 at 10:44am
Since its creation in 1935, Social Security has provided financial security to millions of workers and their families. We’ve evolved over the last 90 years as we’ve worked to meet the changing needs of the American people. April is National Social Security Month. To celebrate, we’re raising awareness about the many ways we protect you […]

24 Mar 2025 at 3:52pm
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today several new initiatives and resources to promote greater transparency and accountability. “President Trump has been clear that good government must serve the People. This begins with being transparent in how its government makes decisions and operates as good stewards of the resources entrusted to it,” said Lee Dudek, […]

18 Mar 2025 at 5:37pm
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity. Over the next two weeks, SSA will carefully transition to stronger identity proofing procedures for both benefit claims and […]

20 Feb 2025 at 3:05pm
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to people who are 65 and older, and to adults and children with disabilities who have low income and few resources. SSI is a critical program for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, mental illness, and other challenges. We’ve made it easier for adults to apply for […]

30 Jan 2025 at 3:00pm
Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office. The Social Security Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. It is a tax form we mail to you every […]

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8 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Seniors seeking to protect themselves from fraud will want to visit Anna Jaques Hospital on Thursday to attend a workshop that will host representatives from AARP and the Newburyport Police Department to discuss current scams and how to…


8 Jul 2025 at 4:30am
If you wanted to take a pal for a spin on this day in 1920, W.I. Randle had a Chummy Roadster for sale. Sport body, powerful and speedy, it was a real car at half the price of a flivver.…



7 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
NEWBURYPORT — Multiple graves at the Oak Hill Cemetery were vandalized over the Fourth of July weekend, with the bronze plaques removed.


7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Yankee Homecoming organizers are requesting nominations for the 2025 Generations of Giving Awards with the deadline set for Tuesday.



7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
There's nothing quite like hopping in the car on a hot summer night and driving to an ice cream stand for a tantalizing cold treat.


7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
SALISBURY — Salisbury Parks and Recreation is gearing up for the annual “Tuesdays are for Everyone” program starting this week.



7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
HAVERHILL — A bank executive and local volunteer has joined the Northern Essex Community College Foundation Board.



7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
Amesbury celebrated the Fourth of July in style with a dazzling fireworks display that drew a large crowd to Woodsom Farm on Friday night. There were also food trucks and live music provided by the band Way Up South. The…


7 Jul 2025 at 4:30am
With summer upon readers on this day in 1877, frost and ice combined could keep them cool at prices as low as the lowest. Wholesale or retail orders could be left at March’s Cheap Cash store and ice was available…



6 Jul 2025 at 4:30pm
NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport Art announces its next exhibition, “10 x 10 Small Works”, from Friday through July 23.



5 Jul 2025 at 4:30am
GEORGETOWN — After more than 12 years of service to the community, Georgetown Municipal Light Department General Manager Dave Schofield retired May 29 after serving in that role since 2013, capping a 25-year career in the electric utility industry.


5 Jul 2025 at 4:30am
There was a lot of Kennedy news in the paper on this day 1963. Joan Kennedy, wife of Ted Kennedy, had throat surgery for an abscess, and President Kennedy planned a cruise aboard his yacht for the first time in…


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7 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
BOSTON — Massachusetts leaders are bracing for the impact of President Donald Trump's $3.5 trillion domestic policy bill, which is expected to make deep cuts in federal funding for health care coverage, food insecurity and other programs help the state's…



7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
CONCORD — A group of environmentalists have launched a legal battle to stop a logging project in the Sandwich Range of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.


7 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
On the same day President Donald Trump was set to sign a landmark domestic policy bill that will reshape state finances for years to come, Gov. Maura Healey approved a $60.9 billion annual budget and rolled out a companion proposal…



7 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
The family of a Gloucester High hockey standout and recent graduate announced the heartbreaking news Thursday morning their son would not be recovering from injuries sustained in a car crash early Monday morning on Route 128.


7 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
After a wrong-way, head-on crash on Route 128 early Monday morning left a newly graduated Gloucester High student on life support and injured four others, local leaders are seeking ways to prevent such a crash from happening again.



6 Jul 2025 at 4:00pm
Twelve leaders of communities being affected by the strike of Republic Services workers this week have called on the company and the Teamsters union to return to the negotiation table, saying their residents and businesses have been severely impacted by…



5 Jul 2025 at 6:00am
HAVERHILL — For 33 years, Ruth’s House has been thriftily finding ways to provide clothes, shoes and other attire to people in need in the community.


5 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Cannabis regulators have ordered one of the state’s independent testing labs to suspend operations, alleging a “pattern of failing to accurately report” marijuana test results and “an intentional effort to conceal those failing results.”


5 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
BOSTON — The small size of the sports wagering industry in Massachusetts limits the number of diversity initiatives and policies at both employee and vendor levels, according to a new report that UMass Amherst researchers presented to the Massachusetts Gaming…



4 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
BOSTON — Dozens of seniors filled a state capitol auditorium Tuesday to plead with lawmakers to expand MassHealth eligibility for older Bay Staters by raising the limit on assets they may keep by thousands of dollars.



4 Jul 2025 at 4:30am
LAWRENCE — The patient is hemorrhaging blood after being shot, stabbed, hit by a car or hurt in an accident.



3 Jul 2025 at 7:00pm
NORTH ANDOVER — The off-duty officer shot by North Andover police threatened to harm herself and others a few days prior to the incident, according to court documents.


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6 Jul 2025 at 6:31pm
The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 78 after searchers found more bodies. Authorities say many more remain missing, including 10 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp wiped out by the flooding…



4 Jul 2025 at 12:00am
House Republicans have propelled President Donald Trump’s multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final congressional passage. Republicans overcame multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package Thursday before a Fourth of July deadline. GOP leaders worked overnight,…



3 Jul 2025 at 7:00pm
People are approaching this Independence Day with mixed feelings. Polls show declining national pride, especially among Democrats, during the Trump era. In southern California, some July Fourth celebrations have been canceled due to immigration raids and safety concerns. Protests against…



3 Jul 2025 at 6:00pm
Police say four people have died and 14 others were hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Chicago. Authorities said Thursday that at least three people were in critical condition. Shots were fired late Wednesday as people were leaving an album…



2 Jul 2025 at 5:25pm
The Trump administration will hold back delivering to Ukraine some air defense missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons as part of its announced pause to some arms shipments. The details on the weapons in some of the paused deliveries were…



2 Jul 2025 at 5:20pm
A judge has declined to grant bail for Sean “Diddy” Combs. That could allow the hip hop mogul to be freed to await sentencing in his sex crimes case. Combs was convicted Wednesday of federal prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of…



1 Jul 2025 at 10:30pm
Senate Majority Leader John Thune says Republicans “got the job done” in passing President Donald Trump’s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie for Republicans on Tuesday after a tense overnight…



1 Jul 2025 at 9:00pm
Jimmy Swaggart, the televangelist whose multimillion-dollar ministry was crippled by his encounters with prostitutes, has died. He was 90. His death was announced Tuesday. The Louisiana native was best known for being a captivating Pentecostal preacher with a massive following…



29 Jun 2025 at 9:00pm
The monthlong celebration of LGBTQ+ Pride has reached its crescendo as New York and other major cities around the world hosted major parades and marches. Sunday’s festivities in Manhattan, home to the nation’s oldest and largest Pride celebration, featured a…



29 Jun 2025 at 7:00pm
Debate has begun in the Senate on President Donald Trump’s big tax breaks and spending cuts package, but only after a long Sunday spent reading the bill. Democrats are trying to stall the process after a dramatic 51-49 vote late…



27 Jun 2025 at 11:06am
The Supreme Court has ruled that Maryland parents who have religious objections can pull their children from public school lessons using LGBTQ storybooks. The justices Friday reversed lower-court rulings in favor of the Montgomery County school system in suburban Washington.…



26 Jun 2025 at 11:30pm
Bill Moyers, the former White House press secretary who became one of television’s most honored journalists, has died at 91. His career ranged from President Lyndon Johnson’s press secretary to newspaper publisher and senior news analyst at CBS News. But…



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7 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
Athletically, Colin Fuller just had a senior year that anyone would dream of.



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6 Jul 2025 at 6:00am
BOSTON – Carlos Narvaez saw the writing on the wall when he got his first invite to New York Yankees major league spring training camp in February of 2024.



6 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
With back-to-back four-win seasons in the rear-view mirror, three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Mike Vrabel opens his first training camp as New England Patriots head football coach in just over two weeks.



4 Jul 2025 at 4:00am
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4 Jul 2025 at 1:30am
HAVERHILL -- Pro golfer Chris Francoeur was planning on a “quick,” late afternoon nine holes at his home course, Renaissance Golf Club in Haverhill with Max Gould two weeks ago.



3 Jul 2025 at 3:00am
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3 Jul 2025 at 1:00am
Haverhill’s Jordan Harris grew up bleeding Black and Gold, cheering on the Boston Bruins and dreaming lofty dreams.


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6 Jul 2025 at 6:00am
BOSTON – Carlos Narvaez saw the writing on the wall when he got his first invite to New York Yankees major league spring training camp in February of 2024.



6 Jul 2025 at 5:00am
With back-to-back four-win seasons in the rear-view mirror, three-time Super Bowl champion linebacker Mike Vrabel opens his first training camp as New England Patriots head football coach in just over two weeks.



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
8 Jul 2025 at 9:56am
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6 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Jane Alice Stewart Horton, 76, beloved wife, mother, and friend, died on July 1, 2025. Jane was a longtime resident of Newburyport and loved her community. In her career as a social worker at Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, she exemplified her best traits of compassion, humor, optimism and empathy. In her leisure time, Jane enjoyed many places throughout Maine, especially on Monhegan Island and the former family property located in Hartford, ME. Jane loved the outdoors and nature, and had many cherished family pastimes in local beautiful places including Plum Island Beach, Salisbury Beach, Great Neck in Ipswich, MA, and Maudslay State Park where she snowshoed, hiked and cheered for her two daughters who spent many years running cross country there. Jane enjoyed traveling with family and friends to The White Mountains, California, France, and Italy. Above all, Jane cherished time with the important people in her life and prioritized connection her whole life. She is survived by her three brothers, her husband Charles Horton of Newburyport and daughters, Emma Waecker and Hannah Stellmach of Amesbury, and her grandchildren, Sophia and Alyssa Stellmach, and Jonas and Heidi Waecker. A celebration of life will follow in late summer or early fall. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950, is assisting Mrs. Horton's family with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in Jane's memory to Dana Farber. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



2 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Auburn - Richard "Dickie-Do" DiBlasio 83, passed away on June 27th at the Andwell Hospice House in Auburn Maine, with his daughter Dianne, her cousin Brianne and her husband Manny and Richard's sister Mary and her husband Jim by his side. Dickie was born in Providence Rhode Island and graduated from Melrose High School, where he was an avid football player. As a young man, Dickie decided to make fishing and the Atlantic Ocean his life. He grew up on the Merrimac River at Hilton's Fishing dock, where he was the captain of several boats, including the Capt. Red, which he later purchased. He went on to also work for George's Fishing dock as the captain of the Captains Lady on Plumb Island for many years. After running several Party boats, he decided to build his own 42-foot OEM vessel from Sears Port Maine. After building her, he would fish the change of seasons. From Gillnetting to scalloping, shrimping, and tuna fishing. After retiring, Dickie moved to Maine to be with his daughter Dianne, where he grew to love his two cats. Dickie is survived by his daughter Dianne and her husband David; two sisters, Mary and her husband Jim, and Nancy; a brother, Jimmy and his wife Jean; and sister-in-law Donna. Nieces and nephews Brianne and Dylan, Henry and Felicia, Jimmy and John, Sarah and Tracy, Allison, Patrick, and Nichols. He is now at rest with his brother Paul and sister Stephanie. A private ceremony with his family will be in August and his final resting area will be the ocean, where he spent countless hours of enjoyment. May he rest easy with fair-winds and calm seas. For remembrance of all fisherman, dad always kept the 107th Psalm on his table: They that go down to the sea in ships and occupy their business in the great waters; These men see the works of the Lord and his wonders of the deep. For at his word the stormy wind ariseth which lifteth up the waves therof. They are carried up to the heaven, and down again to the deep; their soul melteth away because of the trouble. They reel to and fro, and stagger like a drunken man and are at their witts end. So, when they cry unto the Lord in their trouble, he delivereth them out of their distress. For He maketh the storm to cease so that the waves therof are still. Then they are glad, because they are at rest and so he bringeth them unto the haven where they would be. Condolences and fond memories may be shared with family and friends on Dickie's tribute page at www.albert-burpee.com



2 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Gwendolyn (Johnson) Michaud, 88, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away on June 28, 2025. Born on December 24, 1936, in Portales, New Mexico, Gwen was married to the love of her life, the late Philip Joseph Michaud, Jr., for 70 years. Gwen attended Portales High School in Portales, New Mexico, and met Phil in Roswell, New Mexico, when he was serving a tour in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. The pair married in Roswell in 1954, then returned to Amesbury where they built a home on Lake Gardner. Their decades of steadfast and happy marriage were a joy to see and an inspiration to many. Gwen is survived by her cherished and devoted son, David Michaud, of Amesbury, and many nieces, nephews and godchildren. Gwen was predeceased by her beloved husband Philip Joseph Michaud, Jr.; her parents Herschel & Carlee (Murry) Johnson of Portales, NM; and her nine siblings: Roxie, Thelma, Grace, Alma, Melton, Harold, Mary Lou, Bonnie and Blossom. She worked as a teacher's aide at Amesbury Elementary School in the 1970s, where she took great joy in assisting the teachers and students. Later, she worked at Amesbury Chair Co. for many years as an administrative assistant, as well as "Cruise Director." Additionally, in the 1960s, Gwen modeled clothing for W.E. Fuller & Co., a clothing store in downtown Amesbury. Gwen had an outgoing, sociable and engaging personality and was a loving, doting and fun mother. She delighted in dressing David at a young age in spiffy, impeccably neat outfits (whether he liked it or not!) and taking him on trips to visit family down South and out West. She was talented and creative, hand-sewing David's contest-winning Halloween costumes and baking her famous whoopie pies. ​With a gift of gab and a wonderful sense of humor, Gwen enjoyed life to the fullest, always greeting family and friends with the warmest welcome, ready to laugh, have fun and share stories. She cherished being with her immediate and extended family, from holidays and special celebrations to family reunions and fun summer days by the lake. Her gracious way with her guests always made them feel like they were the center of attention. Gwen was also known for her colorful fashion sense and style, wearing White Shoulders perfume, shopping at Porteous, Filene's and Evangeline's, and going to her hairdresser Pat on Saturday mornings for decades. She enjoyed being an avid fan of the New England Patriots, specifically during the Tom Brady years. She loved to travel to visit family and friends throughout the U.S. and beyond, and her work at Amesbury Chair created opportunities for buying trips and adventures in Malaysia. Gwen will be dearly missed by her family, friends and community, and we will all carry our wonderful memories of her in our hearts forever. The family would like to extend their great appreciation for Gwen's caregiver for her excellent care and companionship over the past few years, as well as the nurses and team at Benchmark at Haverhill Crossings. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Gwen's name may be made to the Lake Gardner Improvement Association, which helps preserve the lake that has been the beautiful view from Gwen, Phil and David's home throughout the years. Contributions may be sent to Lake Gardner Improvement Association, 80 High Street, Amesbury, MA 01913, or made online at www.lgia.org/about-us. Family and friends are invited for calling hours on Friday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. at E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., Amesbury, MA. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, July 19, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church at St. Andre Bessette Parish, 2 School Street, Amesbury, MA. A reception will follow from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ristorante Molise in Amesbury.



1 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Gilbert - Julia Eileen (Joyce, Gibbs) Bashaw, known to all as Juleen, 87 of Gilbert, AZ, died on June 1, 2025 after a brief illness. Juleen was born on July 2, 1938 to Virginia (Thomas) and Thomas Joyce in Boston, MA. She later grew up on Wild Shamrock Pony Farm in Byfield, MA. Juleen attended Newburyport High School. In her later years she received her BA and her MA in Biblical Counseling from Trinity College of the Bible, AZ. She was previously married to Harland Gibbs and they had three children, Joyce Valerie Gibbs, H. Jim Gibbs, and Jon Marshall (Gibbs). She married Charles Bashaw in 1988 who had seven children and numerous grandchildren. She, along with Charles, raised and cared for one of Charles' grandchildren, Philip Bashaw. They moved to Safford, AZ in 1992. Juleen was the Post Mistress of the S. Byfield Post Office, then a long-time Lifeguard, a Realtor, an EMT, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and in later years she directed and operated "We Care" of Safford AZ, helping countless families in her community. She dearly loved her family, was an avid swimmer, and enjoyed reading, singing, advocacy, and her church. Juleen is survived by her two sons, H. Jim Gibbs of Newbury, MA and Jon Marshall and his wife, Stefanie of Germany; grandchildren, Derek Gibbs of NH. She is also survived by Philip Bashaw and his wife Lauren of Gilbert, AZ and Victoria Tullercash of Tempe, AZ; great-grandchildren, Allison and Charles Bashaw of Gilbert AZ; her brother, Thomas Joyce and his wife, Susan of Boston, MA, and sister, Carol Joyce and her husband, Marty Vogt of Warwick, MA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles of Safford, AZ, daughter, Joyce Gibbs of Plaistow, NH, and sister Mary Joyce of Arizona. A Funeral Mass will be held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport, MA on July 11, 2025, at 10 a.m., interment will follow at the Byfield Parish Cemetery on Elm St., Byfield. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950, is assisting Mrs. Bashaw's family with her arrangements. Memorials or donations may be made to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Solomon, AZ. Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine, P. O. Box 147, Solomon, Arizona 85551. (https://olgsolomon.com) For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.


1 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Dorothy passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1931 to John and Ethel (Dunn) Fournier in Newburyport MA. Dotty was a lifelong resident of Newburyport and longtime employee of Chase and Shawmut manufacturing. She retired with husband Bill of 75 years to travel play golf and enjoy winters at their home in Florida. She also looked forward to all her class of 1949 reunions. She leaves behind three children, Michael (Janice), Robert (Jody), and Gail (Douglas) Packer. four grandchildren, Michael Packer, Tracey, Robert W. and Samantha Desmond. four great-grandchildren, Ryen, Finley, Gennes Packer and Jayden Locke. Also sisters Kathleen Gagne, Carol Chruniak and sister in law June Nichols as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husband, William, her parents and siblings, John, Robert Fournier and Colleen Smith. Family and friends are invited to Dorothy's graveside service at 10 a.m. on July 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newburyport. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mrs. Desmond's family with her arrangements. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuenralhome.com



1 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Seabrook - Judith B. MacLean, 85, of Seabrook, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Judith was born in Amesbury, MA, on June 7, 1940, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Jane (Souther) Collins. She was raised in Salisbury, MA, and was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, she attended Burdett College where she studied to become a secretary. In 1957, Judith met the love of her life, Richard "Dick" MacLean. They were married in 1961 and settled in Salisbury to raise their family. Together, they built a life rooted in hard work and dedication, both in their home and in their business. Dick worked as an auto mechanic at Simmie's Garage, where Judith often helped out behind the scenes. In 1983, they became the proud owners of the business and continued to serve their community until retiring in 2000. In addition to family business, Judith also worked as a secretary at the Salisbury Police Department, eventually retiring as the secretary to the Chief of Police. After retirement, Dick and Judith embraced the snowbird lifestyle, splitting their time between Barefoot Bay, FL, and Seabrook, NH. Judith was a member of the Red Hat Society while in Florida and enjoyed many friendships and social gatherings. A woman with a great sense of humor and love for fun, Judith enjoyed family poker nights and playing bingo. Her earlier years were spent attending the Salisbury Methodist Church. Left to cherish her memory are her loving daughter, Tamera Saracy and her husband Stan; her grandchildren, Richard Saracy and his wife Bacall, and Ashley Gray and her husband Nate; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Sadie Saracy, Lucas Gray, and Shane Saracy. She is also survived by her sister, Jill Atherton and her husband Stephen; her late brother's partner, Diane Souther; her nieces, Jessica Corkum and her husband, Bob and Shelley Wilson; and her nephew, Dana Atherton and his wife, Jana. In addition to her parents, Judith was predeceased by her brother, Randell Collins. Burial will be private. Please visit www.remickgendron.com to sign Judith's tribute wall.



1 Jul 2025 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Edwin 'Ted' Merrill Bailey, lifelong Amesbury resident, passed away on May 18, 2025 after a period of declining health. He was predeceased by his wife of 66 years, Mary Terry (Whitten) Bailey, who died in 2023. Born in Amesbury in 1934, Ted was the second child of David C. Bailey and Anna (Merrill) Bailey. He attended Amesbury Schools and graduated from Amesbury High School in 1953. During his high school years Ted was introduced to Terry while she was visiting her aunt and uncle just down the street. They were married a few years later in August of 1956 and honeymooned aboard their Friendship sloop the 'Polly' on a cruise to Newport, RI. After Ted graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 1957 with a degree in English Literature, they made their home on Point Shore in Amesbury, raising three children on the street where Ted had grown up. Ted joined the family business, the Bailey Company, moving through several positions from time study engineering to production control and then to data processing in the early days of computers. After the company was sold, Ted established his own free-lance computer consulting business and served clients in the Boston area for over twenty years. He was involved in several local organizations, acting as Trustee of the Provident Bank, District Chairman of the Boy Scouts Lone Tree Council, and serving as Sunday School director, Youth Group leader, Moderator, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Main Street Congregational Church. When new neighbors Harold and Ginny Aldrich invited Ted 's family to their cottage on Long Island off Portland, ME, they all had such a great time that it wasn't long before Ted and Terry bought a cottage of their own there. Many wonderful memories were created while enjoying idyllic Maine island summers with new friends, especially their neighbors and boating companions John and Patty Ingham. Throughout his life, Ted had the good fortune of being able to pursue his many interests and became deeply adept in many fields. In his workshop, on the Merrimac River, in the mountains to the north, and in the skies above, he learned all that he could, mastering subjects such as carpentry, photography, navigation, orientation, and flying. He was proficient on many musical instruments, and his playing brought joy to many occasions. Ted was a fitness buff before it was popular and enjoyed running, boating, bicycling, hiking, and skiing. He piloted his cabin cruiser the 'Bangor Packet' along the coast from Mount Desert Island to Martha's Vineyard and canoed the Merrimac River from Manchester to Amesbury with his daughter Beth; led extended family bike trips in Pennsylvania and England and biked across the country with his daughter Sue; and was the driving force behind many family ski trips to Sunday River in ME and skied with his young son Jamie on his shoulders. He frequently led neighborhood kids on summer bike trips, going as far as Canobie Lake Park, and on fall hiking trips that were often up mountains over 4,000' high. Ted enthusiastically shared the knowledge he had gained from his diverse interests, taking the time to teach his family and many of the neighborhood kids how to build, use, maintain, or repair a wide range of things including boats, bikes, cars, small engines, and home appliances; and skills such as carpentry, scouting, sailing, and knot tying. Over the years, Ted received letters of gratitude from some of the adults that he had mentored as kids, which noted both the knowledge they had gained and the impact of Ted's time, attention, and philosophy of life on their young lives. Ted is survived by his three children, Beth Hodgdon of Mason Township, ME; Susan Bailey and husband Alan Eaton of Amesbury and Barrington, NH; and James Bailey and his wife Raybecca of Amesbury; and four grandchildren, Doug Hardy, Sarah Hardy, Keniston Bailey, and Anna Bailey, as well as his older brother David Bailey. He was predeceased by his younger brother, Jonathan Bailey. Friends and family are invited to a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, July 12th at 11 a.m. at the Main Street Congregational Church, 145 Main St, Amesbury. Interment will be immediately afterward at the Bartlett Cemetery, 257 Main St, Amesbury, followed by a reception at the family home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lowell's Boat Shop. 459 Main St., Amesbury, MA 01913.



22 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Georgetown - Georgetown, MA-Barbara Rogers Morehouse, age 89, passed away on June 18, 2025, at her beloved home. Barbara has had a long and fulfilling life filled with a loving family, treasured friends, and her flowers. Barbara was born March 4, 1936 to S. Eugene and Louise (Hollenbach) Rogers. She and her older sister, Jeanne Elizabeth, grew up on a dairy farm on Wauwecus Hill in Norwich, CT. Their farm had no indoor plumbing or electricity. When she was in fourth grade, Barbara's parents bought a farm at the bottom of the hill which had both electricity and plumbing. After Barbara graduated from Norwich Free Academy, the Rogers bought a dairy farm in Essex Center, VT. Sixteen- year-old farm hand, Bob Morehouse, received permission from his parents to accompany the Rogers to Vermont. This led to a 56-year marriage between Bob and Barb. Three children were born of this union. The couple settled in Georgetown after moving around a bit for the Army, purchasing a farm that they named after the brook that encircled the property, Wheeler Brook. After graduating from the University of Vermont, Barb had a long career as a teacher: first in Essex Junction, VT; then Manhattan, Kansas; and finally, starting in 1965, in Georgetown, MA. In Georgetown, she worked at the Metcalf House, Central School (now the town hall), Georgetown Jr/Sr. High School, and at the old Penn Brook School. Many children enjoyed the zeal and passion that were a hallmark of Mrs. Morehouse's career. A classroom full of animals including birds, a rabbit, an iguana, a turtle, and various farm animals who visited helped develop responsibility in her students. Other activities included nature walks, maple sugaring, trips to Wheeler Brook Farm, dissecting animals, lots of stories read aloud with great expression, and pumpkin weighing and measuring. Barbara was always a champion for the misunderstood, the misbehaving, and students with learning differences. She worked hard to challenge every child she encountered. Barb was an outstanding hostess. So many parties and dinners were shared around her table. These ranged from skating, hotdog, and cocoa parties around the pond, to neighborhood picnics complete with a frog catching and jumping contests, and a much-anticipated Christmas party where the children put on an elaborate performance complete with set and costumes. She catered two of her children's weddings with help from family and friends, even making their wedding cakes. She was never afraid to try something new, including an organ-meat supper complete with stuffed heart, kidneys, liver and tongue. The invited guests were less than enthusiastic. It's no wonder that a granddaughter and daughter became vegan. After retirement, Barbara started a new career as owner and operator of Barb's Blossoms. She grew and sold beautiful bouquets, including her favorite sunflowers, and shared her skills with young children by offering classes.​ Barb had many interests including beekeeping, bird watching, wild flower identification, and swimming. She was a member (and often president) of many clubs in town including 4-H, 2 couples' clubs, 2 garden clubs, TOPS, Red Hat Society, Kreative Krafters, Book Club, and Thursday Breakfast Club. Barbara was a warm and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was not afraid to advocate for her children if the need arose. She was so proud of all of her children and grandchildren and loved them unconditionally. Her love of bright, bold colors symbolized how she lived her life-she brought light and life to all who knew her. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Ellen M. Langsner (Alex) and Gail E. Morehouse, son Robert E. Morehouse (Joanna); grandchildren Andrew (Janet) Langsner, Abi Langsner, Evan(Samantha) Morehouse, Jessica Brown (Conor), Robin Morehouse; and great-grandchildren Fiona, James, and Maya Brown, Linden Langsner-Riley, Manny and Amelia Gonzales, and Naya Langsner; as well as a loving extended family. She is predeceased by husband, Bob Morehouse; parents, Gene and Louise Rogers; and sister, Jeanne Jatkowski. Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Barb's Funeral Service on Thursday, June 26th at 11AM in The First Congregational Church, Georgetown. Visitation will be held on Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 6pm at the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. Her funeral may be viewed virtually as well at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88070458096 For funeral home directions, florists or to share memories of Barbara with her family, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com



22 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Byfield - I am writing to share the sad news of the passing of Richard (Dick) Bartlett Sr., who passed away peacefully on June 1 7 , 2025, at the age of 85. Dick was a proud member of the IBEW Local 104 for over 55 years, most recently working for the Gratton Line Company before his retirement. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing and coaching many sports for his children and grandchildren. He was also a dedicated Boy Scout Leader for his children. Dick also had a passion for boating, snowmobiling, riding his ATV, and traveling in his motor home. Dick is survived by his children Richard Bartlett Jr. and his wife Charlene, Gregory Bartlett and his wife Karen, Donna Bartlett, and step - daughter Brenda Barry. He also leaves behind his grandchildren Jason Hood, Brandon, Ryan, Jessica, Christopher, Matthew, Amanda, Jonathan, Serenity, and Angel Bartlett, Timothy Welch, and his dear friend Janet Bartlett, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and great - grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Herbert Reynolds. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Pauline Dostie, his son, Gary Bartlett, and his siblings, Raymond Bartlett, Betty Gagnon, Donald Reynolds, and Gail Sargent. Calling hours will be held at Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 on June 28, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. A short prayer will be held at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. For funeral home directions, florists or to share memories of Dick with his family, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com



19 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul D. Flaherty, 76, on Saturday, June 14th. Paul was the third of six children born to Thomas J. (Jr.) and Julia (Lynch) Flaherty. He is survived by his siblings, Eileen Flaherty, Thomas J. Flaherty III, Joan M. Flaherty, Ann (Flaherty) Wiltz, and his sister-in-law, Susanne Flaherty. He was predeceased by his brother, David. He also leaves many cousins, nieces, and nephews. From an early age, he stood out for his brilliance, compassion, and quick wit. He was an accomplished pianist whose music brought comfort and beauty to those around him. Fluent in three languages, Paul was a true intellectual, driven by a deep curiosity and a love of learning. Those who knew Paul will remember his gentleness, his quiet strength, his sense of humor, and the kindness he showed to others, even as he faced profound personal challenges. Throughout his life, Paul struggled with mental health issues, but he never stopped striving. His courage in the face of adversity was a quiet testament to his enduring spirit. Paul's life reminds us of the complexities of the human experience, the beauty of resilience, and the lasting power of kindness. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. May he rest in peace. A private memorial service will be held by the family. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. Flaherty's family with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul's memory to the National Alliance on Mental Illness at P.O. Box 1821, Haverhill, MA 01831 or nnea333@gmail.com. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



18 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Beverly - William "Bill" Spencer Boucher of Beverly, formerly of Newburyport, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Beverly Hospital. Bill was born in Newburyport on June 16, 1951 to the late William H. and Dorothy (Spencer) Boucher. He graduated from Newburyport High School in 1969 and studied Pharmacy at Northeastern University graduating in 1974. Bill worked as a pharmacist at Mass General and Anna Jacques Hospitals and later changed careers to become a research technician. He worked in pharmacology laboratories at Tufts University for over 25 years. He enjoyed working with other scientists and students in the lab and was very proud of the 60+ articles in scientific journals that he contributed to during his time at Tufts. A motor vehicle accident led to his early retirement in 2009. Bill enjoyed watching sports, especially the Red Sox, and loved to attend baseball games in different cities when traveling to visit family. He loved spending time with family, doting on the family cats, and entertaining everyone with his quirky sense of humor. Bill was predeceased by his brother Mark S. Boucher. Bill is survived by his sister Diane M. Boucher and husband Ralph Peteranderl of Hamilton. He is also survived by his nieces Jennifer Ehrlich and husband Michael of Yorktown, VA, Jessica Armendariz and husband Michael of Raeford, NC, Angelique Koszuta and husband Ted of Caledonia, WI, Katarina Peteranderl of Hamilton, MA, and nephew Joshua Gurney of Newburyport, MA. A celebration of life service will be held for the family at a later date. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. Boucher's family with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his name to the Merrimack Feline River Rescue in Salisbury, MA. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



18 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Rowley - Dorothy (Landry) Seaberg, age 71, of Rowley, was born in Lynn to the late Evelyn (Crompton) Landry and Donald Landry. Dot/Dottie was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend to many, as well as a highly esteemed work colleague. Dot attended Lynn Public Schools, and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1971. Her first employment was as a secretary at Lynn Hospital in the labor and delivery/nursery unit, a job she spoke of fondly. As a young mother in the 70s and 80s, Dot devoted herself to the care of her children, and acted as their first teacher in life, introducing them to books, music and art. She also worked and volunteered in Georgetown Public Schools, where her children attended elementary school. After being employed for many years at the telephone company (Bell Atlantic/Nynex/Verizon), her passions led her to study floral design and become an entrepreneur. She opened Daybreak Floral Design where she delighted in working with brides to make beautiful wedding arrangements for their special day. Before her passing, Dot worked for 17 years for Harvey Tool in Rowley, where she was a treasured employee and friend. Throughout her life, Dot cherished time with family and friends, baking with children she loved, and visiting shops in Newburyport and Rockport. She loved cooking for her loved ones, gardening, singing, listening to music, doting on her pets and reading, often carrying the latest Stephen King book in her purse. A lifelong artist, she enjoyed taking art classes, drawing, working with pastels, watercolor painting and calligraphy. The daughter of a seamstress, Dot was also gifted in sewing, crochet and needlepoint, and was often working on a baby blanket for someone, as she had a talent for making things beautiful. She is survived by her children, April (Seaberg) Nelson and her husband Mike of Beverly, Patrick Seaberg and his spouse Kaitlyn Gobiel of Salem, and Sean Seaberg and his wife Julia of Haverhill. She also leaves her grandchildren, Lilian, Finn, Amelia, Jasper, Clementine, and Sophie, her sister, Donna Grant, and many nieces, nephews, and sisters/brothers-in-law. Besides her parents, Dot was preceded in death by her sisters Lorraine Fortin and Delores Whitehead, and her brother, Alfred Arsenault. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 from 4-7pm in the Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home 157 Maple Street, Lynn. There will be a Memorial Service on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 11am in the funeral home. Inurnment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn will be private. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cuffemcginn.com



17 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Montrose - William Warren Babson Jr., a distinguished general, vascular and hand trauma surgeon passed away peacefully at age 85 on May 14, 2025, in Montrose, CA. Dr. Babson dedicated his life to the healing arts, touching countless lives with his exceptional diagnostic and technical skill, compassion and unwavering commitment to his patients. Known as Jack, he was born at the Addison Gilbert Hospital on December 10, 1939, along with his twin sister, Jill. Their birth introduced the 12th generation of Babsons on Cape Ann. Jack attended Gloucester Public Schools, earning a Sawyer Free Medal as a sophomore and graduating Valedictorian of the class of 1957. He played football, hockey and tennis during his four years — but it was as a senior, in 1956, positioned as center on Coach Nate Ross' single-wing offensive Championship Football Team, that he and his squad experienced the thrill of their young lives. They were invited to the Orange Bowl in Miami to match off against another championship single-wing offensive high school team. For Jack, growing up on Cape Ann meant being outdoors in every season. Winter afternoons scrimmaging on the Sheep Pond behind the Murray homestead on Dennison Street, and walks out to the family duck camp across the frozen creeks of the Essex marshes to hunker down with his Dad in a camouflaged 'blind', waiting for a coot or teal or Canada goose to alight on the open water pond hole. Later in life, it wasn't the duck hunting that drew him back , but the solitude and natural beauty of The Great Marsh, particularly in the fall with its myriad changes in color. Summers were for sailing, swimming and digging clams on mudflats exposed at low tide where the Squam River bends towards Ipswich Bay. And always, the highly anticipated annual trip to the Maritime Provinces, to fish in legendary rivers for Atlantic Salmon.....on Maine's Narraguagus, the Miramichi in New Brunswick and the Grand Cordroy in Newfoundland. But it wasn't until Jack joined the Dartmouth Outing Club his freshman in college that he encountered the full effects of a day spent hiking in northern New England's wilderness. It was his opportunity to develop a depth of knowledge and a skill-set that enabled him years later, at ages 50 and 60, to be a 'thru hiker on the Appalachian Trail, that 2,170-mile endurance test that takes six months to complete, from Springer Mt. GA to Maine's Mount Kahtadin. These two feats, a decade apart, were perhaps Jack's proudest accomplishments. They gave him, he said, a "confidence in self-power," a strength he taught his own children, Alice and Dan on their yearly family hikes through state and national parks across the country. From his early years Jack displayed a love for music. He began piano lessons at eight under the tutelage of Gertrude Speck of Rockport. That he could "play by ear" — an innate ability to hear a piece of music and then repeat the chords — proved to be a source of intense pleasure throughout his life, a gift he freely shared wherever he found a piano. He would sit down and play for anyone, friend or stranger, convinced that music is a universal language, and as such is the most joyful way imaginable to make connections with those who also listen. Jack grew up with the goal of becoming a doctor, graduating from Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Medical School's two-year program and Harvard Medical school. Following a year of surgical internship at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, he was commissioned a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve and posted to NahTrang, Vietnam attached to the 101st Air Borne Division. As medical support for his Division, the Army provided a Red Cross jeep and a driver with orders to visit outlying villages as part of a program intended to lower the high death rate among children from preventable deceases like Malaria and Malnutrition. Although the villagers welcomed the doctors once they understood the purpose of their visits, rogue bands of Vietcong threatened and often did burn the settlements, if the army doctors returned. This cruel reality of warfare disturbed Jack deeply, causing him to distrust a military approach to solving international conflict. The photograph attached to this obituary appeared on the front page of the US Army's newspaper, Stars and Stripes. It was later published on the front page of the Gloucester Daily Times. Jack was awarded a Bronze Star for heroic achievement during one of these trips. Their jeep rolled off a small bridge into the shallow river below. Jack was thrown clear, but his driver was pinned under the car's body. By using his hands to dig deep into the stream's muddy bottom, the jeep rose just high enough to allow Jack to pull the driver clear of the jeep. Returning from Vietnam Jack reported to U.S. Army Kirk Hospital at Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland, where he fell in love with his future wife, Capt. Annie Laurie Stuart of Montrose, CA. Subsequently he completed his surgical residency at the Medical College of Virginia, his final year as Chief Resident. The Babson's moved to Plymouth, MA in 1972 where Jack established a private practice in general surgery, eventually concentrating on vascular, hand and trauma procedures. On the medical staff at the Jordan Hospital in Plymouth, Jack served as Chief of Surgery and Chief of Staff, during his 32 years of service to his community. He was a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of The New England Surgical Society. At 64, weary of the state of American medicine, —he called it "broken" — Jack retired, and he and Annie Laurie headed to Maine. They bought a house in Sinclair, a hamlet barely big enough to support a general store and post office. But the house had a screened-in porch cantilevering over Long Lake, a pristine water body teeming with bird and marine life. The 'good doctor' had found what he craved—a paradise of solitude open wide to the natural world — wide enough, too, to share with Annie Laurie and Turbo, his Brittany. Jack is survived by his wife, their two children, Alice Stuart Babson and her partner Leo Curtin, and Daniel Kelly Babson and his wife, Mariya, two grandchildren, Aleksay and Laurel Babson, a twin sister, Jill Carter, a brother Tom and his wife, Kelly, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a brother, David and his wife, Val. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Christ Episcopal Church Food Bank, or to another agency of one's choice. A Memorial Service to honor the legacy of Dr. William Warren Babson is planned for Saturday, July 12, 2025 at noon at Christ Episcopal Church Parish, 149 Court St, Plymouth, MA.



17 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Merrimac - Thomas Francis Pettingill, 83, of Merrimac, MA passed away on 8 June 2025 in Exeter NH with his family by his side. Tom was born in Haverhill as the second son of the late Albert C. and Doris (Harrigan) Pettingill. He attended Haverhill High School for three years and then graduated from Avon Old Farms School class of 1959. He played on the football and baseball teams at both schools. Tom later enlisted in the United States Navy where he served on the aircraft carrier Ranger in 1965 during the Vietnam War. After completing his tour of duty in the Navy, Tom studied at Merrimack College and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. Tom was employed as an engineer at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and retired in 2004 after 27 years of service. Tom was a member of St. James Parish in Haverhill where he sang with the Spanish choir. He was also an avid hiker and as a member of the Appalachian Mountain Club he led many hikes in the White Mountains. He was very meticulous in planning every hike and his team always knew they were in good hands with his leadership. Tom often talked about a trip he took to Nicaragua with a group from the University of New Hampshire where they spent a month living with and helping Nicaraguan families. Tom was an avid reader and could talk easily about many topics, especially politics. He was so loved and will be missed. He is survived by his wife Ruth (Herrmann) Pettingill, three step-children, Stephen and his wife Rachel (Mitchell) Le Bel, Marianne and her husband John Garfi, Andrew and his wife Darlene (Wing) Le Bel, 15 step grandchildren, and 1 step great granddaughter. He also leaves his brother Albert and his wife Sara (Fall) Pettingill of Haverhill, nieces Jennifer Pettingill of Haverhill, and Diane Ripley of Atkinson, NH. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at the Rogers Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Ave, Amesbury MA. Father Dan McCoy will officiate. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in memory of Thomas F. Pettingill to the Merrimac Senior Center Food Pantry, 100 East Main Street, Merrimac, MA 01860.



17 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
Bedford - David C. "Chuck" Colburn, Sr., age 77, of Bedford, MA, formerly of Salisbury, MA, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Bedford VA Hospital. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Gertrude (Bartlett) Colburn. Born in Newburyport, MA, on October 24, 1947, David was the son of the late Glenn P. and Elinore (Hayden) Colburn. He graduated from Cardinal Cushing Academy in West Newbury, MA, Class of 1964. Shortly after graduation, David proudly enlisted in the United States Navy on November 10, 1964. Over the course of a distinguished 28-year military career, he rose to the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer, Operations Specialist (SCPO/OS), before retiring in January 1992. David served aboard several Navy vessels, including the USS Corry, USS Standley, USS McCard, USS Recovery, and USS Biddle. His shore duty stations included Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, IL; SS.RD "A" School Great Lakes, IL; Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic (FCTCLANT), Dam Neck, VA; and COMPHIBGRU Two, Little Creek, VA. He was a highly respected and decorated sailor, remembered for his professionalism, leadership, and unwavering dedication to service. Following his military retirement, David remained active in his community. He was a Past President of the Salisbury Lions Club, a former member of the Elks Lodge, and served as a Liquor Commissioner in Salisbury. He had a deep love for baseball, fishing, and boating, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. David's legacy lives on in the hearts of those who loved him. He is survived by his life partner, Sharon Lewis of Seabrook, NH; two sons, David C. Colburn, Jr. and his wife Carmen of Virginia Beach, VA, and Michael Colburn and his wife Aila of Salisbury, MA; and his daughter, Tracey L. (Colburn) Garbers and her fiancé Jason Steen of Norfolk, VA, with Tracey's mother, Linda Colburn-Foden, of Homosassa Springs, FL. He also leaves behind eight grandchildren: Bridget and her husband Eduardo Gomez, Heidi and her husband Keith Hale, Skylar, Riley, Maja, Alexander, Michael, and Eliot; as well as two great-grandsons, Liam and Elijah. He is also survived by his brother, Glenn "John" Colburn and his wife Maureen of Rochester, NH; two sisters, Nancy Teel of Newburyport, MA, and Susan Kitonis and her husband Peter of Lake Elmore, VT; along with many extended family members and dear friends. In addition to his beloved wife and parents, he was predeceased by his sister Carol Baxter, brother-in-law Ronald Teel, and son-in-law Gary M. Garbers. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 PM at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home at 10:00 AM, followed by a Graveside Service with Full Military Honors at 11:00 AM in the Veterans Section of Old Hill Cemetery.



17 Jun 2025 at 5:00pm
The Villages - Guerwood "John" Lewis, Jr. born on March 13, 1950 to Marcella and Guerwood Lewis of Hull, Massachusetts, died peacefully on June 3rd in The Villages, Florida, after a multi-year battle with cancer. John was a graduate of Hull High School and received a Bachelors Degree in History and Education from Bridgewater State College, where he also met the love of his life, who predeceased him, Maureen (Frasca) Lewis. Together they leave behind one child, Lauren (Lewis) Berkman, Son-in-Law Edward Berkman, Jr., and beloved grandson, Theo Berkman, of Newburyport, and many dear friends and family. For many years, John was a proud educator for Harbor Schools and Chelsea Public Schools, Army Veteran, and active member of the Newburyport Elks Lodge 909. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Newburyport Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 909 Scholarship Fund.

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