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1 Dec 2022 at 1:31pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

15 Mar 2023 at 12:00am
Forecasts from a variety of modeling teams are combined to provide a picture of what may happen in the future.

13 Jan 2023 at 12:00am

Online Services – Social Security Matters
9 Feb 2023 at 10:54am
The Official Blog of Social Security

9 Feb 2023 at 2:50pm
February is National Black History Month. This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” focuses on Black Americans’ efforts to advocate for dignified, self-determined lives within our democratic society, while bringing attention to their achievements. Social Security is here to help you live freely and with dignity. Our retirement, survivors, and disability programs help millions plan for their […]

19 Jan 2023 at 2:55pm
There’s no better place to learn about Social Security programs and do business with us than on our redesigned website at SSA.gov. Visitors to SSA.gov will experience a new design to help them find what they need more easily. Here are our top 10 webpages:   my Social Security — You can open a personal […]

12 Jan 2023 at 2:55pm
Social Security programs touch the lives of more than 70 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with Social Security online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social […]

22 Sep 2022 at 3:18pm
Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Our Spanish-language website provides information about our programs and services. You can learn how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for and manage benefits, and much more. You […]

8 Sep 2022 at 2:55pm
You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a personal my Social Security account. Calling or visiting a local Social Security office probably is rarely necessary once you have one. You can do much of your business with us online. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Request […]

30 Aug 2022 at 2:49pm
Since early April, our local offices have resumed in-person services nationwide for people with and without appointments. However, you can access many services securely and conveniently online or by telephone – and often do not need to visit an office in person. Before you visit a Social Security office, check to see if you can […]

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22 Mar 2023 at 2:45pm
NEWBURYPORT — Roughly 18 months after Kevin Mahoney’s body was found in the Merrimack River underneath the docks near the North End Boat Club, his estate has filed suit against the Neptune Club seeking $1 million in damages. Filed Tuesday…


22 Mar 2023 at 2:34pm
NEWBURYPORT — The Newburyport Horticultural Society is offering two scholarships to graduating seniors interested in pursuing a degree in an area of study related to horticulture. Applicants must attend Newburyport High School, Amesbury High School, Triton Regional High School, Pentucket…


22 Mar 2023 at 1:42pm
SALISBURY — After a roughly 10-year absence, the Merrimack Valley Christian Film Festival is returning early next month.



22 Mar 2023 at 11:45am
NEWBURYPORT — After a lengthy delay related to COVID-19, the Firehouse Center for the Arts will host regularly scheduled concerts and other music events starting next month.



22 Mar 2023 at 10:50am
NEWBURYPORT — Jeffrey Brickman has been named interim leader of Anna Jaques Hospital as officials search for a permanent replacement for Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Goldstein, who stepped down earlier this month, according to a hospital spokesperson.


22 Mar 2023 at 8:23am
NEWBURYPORT — Theater in the Open (TITO) announced an April fundraiser to celebrate the day traditionally celebrated as Shakespeare’s birthday, April 23.



22 Mar 2023 at 5:13am
NEWBURYPORT — Crispy calamari, multigrain risotto and swordfish Provencal are just some of the menu items that will be available when the Anna Jaques Aid Association presents its weeklong Great Chefs 2023 event next month.



22 Mar 2023 at 5:13am
NEWBURYPORT — For more than 19 anxious months, local residents held their breath wondering if The Thirsty Whale would ever reopen after COVID-19 forced its former owners to close the State Street institution in 2020.


22 Mar 2023 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Although he’s still concerned about out-of-district special education placement costs, the city’s school superintendent hopes to add positions and programs in his upcoming budget.


22 Mar 2023 at 5:00am
Those hoping the Mayor Gayden W. Morrill Charitable Foundation’s much-anticipated forensic audit of the former Parks Conservancy would unveil a smoking gun were likely left feeling as underwhelmed as Geraldo Rivera after opening Al Capone’s vault.



22 Mar 2023 at 4:54am
AMESBURY — Few things grab children’s imagination like the vast mysteries of space. So when teachers at Amesbury Elementary School received the opportunity to bring in an expert from SpaceX, they knew students would be over the moon.


22 Mar 2023 at 4:50am
AMESBURY — As times change, so do the needs of the city’s growing senior population. With that in mind, the Council on Aging sends out a needs assessment survey every five years, requesting that residents age 55 and older share…


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22 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
A long-delayed state tax deduction for charitable contributions could help soften the financial blow to wealthy households subject to the new millionaires' tax.


22 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
BOSTON — With pandemic-related eviction protections set to expire at the end of the month, advocates are pushing for an extension to give state lawmakers more time to make the rules permanent.


21 Mar 2023 at 4:45am
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey wants to pump more money into an independent state agency that provides services for victims of crime, which has been struggling amid a lapse of federal funding.


21 Mar 2023 at 4:30am
PEABODY — A former special education aide in the Peabody Public Schools is now set to stand trial on child rape charges this summer.



20 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
This Monday at 5:24 p.m. exactly, the bells of Gloucester churches will once again ring in the Spring Equinox, an annual tradition begun in 2015 by the late Helen Garland, and — after a COVID-19 hiatus — begun anew this…


20 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
National Grid’s customers will soon be getting a break on their utility bills with electricity rates set to drop by nearly 40%, the company said.


20 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
BOSTON — From TV ads and billboards to social media posts, the advent of sports betting in Massachusetts has unleashed a tidal wave of advertising aimed at drawing bettors to place wagers on games.



19 Mar 2023 at 5:13pm
Boston has held its St. Patrick’s Day parade, an event Mayor Michelle Wu called one of that city's biggest events of the year. Boston is home to one of the country’s largest Irish enclaves, and the parade typically draws about…



18 Mar 2023 at 4:30am
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17 Mar 2023 at 5:00am
SALEM — An Appeals Court panel on Thursday overturned part of an Athol man's conviction for witness intimidation, after finding that a court clerk's office employee who answered his angry call about a judge five years ago was not the…


16 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is seeking to repeal a set of Trump-era policies that loosened regulations on small and medium-sized banks in response to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and two other lending institutions in less than a…


16 Mar 2023 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Massachusetts sportsbooks roped in more than $25.7 million in bets during the first full month of wagering on games, according to state regulators.


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22 Mar 2023 at 8:51pm
The Federal Reserve extended its year-long fight against high inflation by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point despite concerns that higher borrowing rates could worsen the turmoil that has gripped the banking system. Fed Chair Jerome Powell sought…



22 Mar 2023 at 8:22pm
Authorities say a 17-year-old student shot and wounded two school administrators after a handgun was found during a daily search of a student at a Denver high school. The vehicle of suspect Austin Lyle was found later Wednesday in a…



21 Mar 2023 at 7:35pm
Former President Donald Trump is in Florida, waiting out the possibility of criminal charges in New York City — as the city braces for disruptions that could follow an indictment. Meanwhile on Tuesday, Republican contenders in the 2024 presidential race…



20 Mar 2023 at 7:49pm
A New York grand jury has heard from what could be the final witness in the investigation into Donald Trump as law enforcement officials accelerate security preparations in advance of a possible indictment. This, as Trump's fellow Republicans stake out…



19 Mar 2023 at 6:00pm
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is standing firm against Donald Trump’s increasingly hostile rhetoric, telling his staff that the office won’t be intimidated or deterred as it nears a decision on charging the former president. Bragg sent an internal memo…



16 Mar 2023 at 7:15pm
Eleven of the biggest banks in the country have announced a $30 billion rescue package for First Republic Bank. It's an effort to stop the California-based bank from becoming the third to fail in less than a week. Shares of…



15 Mar 2023 at 7:41pm
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley have spoken to their Russian counterparts about the destruction of a U.S. drone over the Black Sea after an encounter with Russian fighter jets. The encounter brought the two…



15 Mar 2023 at 11:35am
The company behind the ChatGPT chatbot has rolled out its latest artificial intelligence model, called GPT-4, in the next step for a technology that’s caught the world’s attention. San Francisco-based OpenAI says GPT-4 is more reliable, creative and can handle…



14 Mar 2023 at 6:34pm
WASHINGTON — Former U.S. Rep. Pat Schroeder, a pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, has died. She was 82.



14 Mar 2023 at 6:34pm
President Joe Biden has announced fresh measures meant to curb gun violence, detailing the changes from the scene of a mass shooting in California that left 11 dead. Tuesday’s action does not change U.S. government policy. Rather, it directs federal…


12 Mar 2023 at 11:24pm
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ke Huy Quan won best supporting actor, “RRR” brought the house down, “Cocaine Bear” tried to maul Malala and Ruth Carter made history at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday, as Hollywood looked to move past…



12 Mar 2023 at 9:00pm
The U.S. government took extraordinary steps Sunday to stop a potential banking crisis after the historic failure of Silicon Valley Bank, assuring depositors at the failed financial institution that they would be able to access all of their money quickly.…



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22 Mar 2023 at 9:00pm
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22 Mar 2023 at 3:45pm
Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker who did not play last season announced his retirement from the NFL in an essay posted on the Players’ Tribune website.…



22 Mar 2023 at 3:30pm



22 Mar 2023 at 2:00am
Yes, it’s entirely true that the Newburyport girls basketball team presented its opponents with a handful of issues to grapple with this winter. The Clippers had elite guard play with all-stars Makenna Ward and Deirdre McElhinney, solid shooting with McElhinney…



21 Mar 2023 at 8:00pm
Coming into camp the battle between outfielders Raimel Tapia and Jarren Duran for the last spot on the Red Sox bench was expected to be among the hottest of the spring.



21 Mar 2023 at 8:00pm
Well, we’re now through five seasons of the new MIAA statewide tournament playoff system.



21 Mar 2023 at 7:30pm


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22 Mar 2023 at 10:00pm
You knew the takes were coming the moment Edwin Diaz went down in a heap.



22 Mar 2023 at 3:45pm
Dont’a Hightower is making a quiet exit to a memorable career with the New England Patriots. The veteran linebacker who did not play last season announced his retirement from the NFL in an essay posted on the Players’ Tribune website.…



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
22 Mar 2023 at 11:58pm
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21 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - It is with great sadness that the family of Jeffrey Alcorn announces his death on March 15, 2023, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend, Jeff was born in Boston in 1945 and graduated from Melrose High School in 1962. Jeff was a member of the Brown University Class of 1966, where he majored in European history, and minored in French and Russian, subjects which remained lifelong interests. The state of Rhode Island always held a special place in his heart because it is there he met his wife of 55 years, Nancy (Brown University Class of 1968). Jeff served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War years and was commissioned a second lieutenant after attending Officer Candidate School at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. Throughout his life, Jeff's having served his country continued to be a memorable point of pride for him. Following his military discharge, he worked in banking in New York City, and he and Nancy welcomed two children, Brian and Kristin. Jeff's career brought the family to Newburyport in 1979, and here they stayed. Jeff loved Newburyport. He was a member of the Continental Navy, coached youth soccer, participated in focus groups and fundraising efforts for the Firehouse Center, was a member of the Exchange Club, and was a Ward 1P poll worker over multiple election cycles. Jeff enjoyed traveling to Canada with his son, to New York City with his daughter, and throughout New England with the whole family, as well as annually to West Virginia where Nancy's roots lay. Jeff had a notable passion for finding and collecting unique and vintage items, including international flags (displayed on the backyard flagpole and often causing passersby to stop and talk), vintage diner and restaurant dishware and silverware (shared with the Newburyport community at exhibitions at the library and senior center), and many, many LP records (played for family and friends on Jeff's turntables). Jeff is lovingly remembered by his wife Nancy Alcorn of Newburyport, son Brian (Sarah) of Washington D.C., daughter Kristin Masoud (Tarek) of Belmont, MA, grandsons Hamza and Ali Masoud, granddaughter Annaruth Alcorn, and brother Bruce Alcorn (Julieann) of Wells, ME. He also leaves behind nephews Michael Holdsworth, Commander Jeffrey Holdsworth, U.S. Navy, and niece Mother Maria Consecrata Holdsworth (of the Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará). Funeral and interment services for Jeff are private; memorial donations may be made in the name of Jeffrey Alcorn to the Alzheimer's Association of MA and Southern NH, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 (https://www.alz.org/manh?form=alz_donate). The family is grateful to the staffs at Holy Family Hospital and High Pointe House in Haverhill for their expert care, attention, and compassion.



21 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Francis Daigle of Newburyport passed peacefully on March 19, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Pete was born on September 30, 1936, in Salisbury, to Arthur & Cecelia (Marsolais) Daigle. He was married for 60 years to Carol (Chase) Daigle and had four children that he was very proud of. Pete served in the Army for four years. Pete was jack of all trades. He started working at the young age of seven helping his father working for Buswell Coal Co. delivering coal and working on stokers thru his school years. He was a heavy duty truck driver that worked on the construction of I-495 in Haverhill. For many years he was a wholesale delivery milkman for Riverside Dairy. A short time he worked for Coca-Cola as a serviceman. From there he went to work for the Newburyport DPW. Pete also was custodian of City Hall for several years then became the supervisor of Belleville Cemetery. He also was the sexton at the First Church Christ Scientist and the Reading Room. For over forty plus years he was sexton at Central Congregational Church. Over a period of time he helped run the concession stand at the High School football games. Pete loved camping, bowling and taking rides to unknown places. Pete also enjoyed coaching for his children's teams. He also played softball with the coaches and managers of the Pioneer League. Pete is survived by his wife Carol, his daughters, Karen (Roland) Dumais and Pamela Daigle; son Mark (Lisa) Daigle; and daughter-in-law, Jenny Serratore. He has five grandchildren, John Dumais, Christopher Daigle, Tyler Daigle, Benjamin Hussey and Nicole Daigle; two great-grandchildren, Harper Joy and Selah Grace Daigle, and his sisters, Alice Bungard of Michigan, Irene Levesque of Salisbury, Theresa Hayden of North Andover and Doris O'Brien of Arizona. Pete was predeceased by his son, Robert Daigle; father and mother; sister, Yvonne Kallio, and two brothers, George and Wilfred Daigle. Pete was a member of Quascacunquen Lodge #39 IOOF, and United Rebekah Lodge #13 IOOF. He was very active in his church serving on many boards and was in many groups. Additionally, he was also active in the NHS Booster Club and Band Parents. The family would like to give special thanks to Port Healthcare and Harborside Hospice for the exceptional care and support they gave to Pete. Visiting hours will be Friday, March 24, 2023, from 4 to 8 P.M. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport. Funeral Services will be Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1 P.M. at Central Congregational Church, 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport, followed by burial at Belleville Cemetery, Storey Avenue, Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Central Congregational Church Scholarship Fund, Post Office 372, Newburyport, MA 01950.



21 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Brentwood - A Tribute to our Dad Our dad's life began from very humble beginnings early in the last century. He was the youngest of six children born to Lewis H. and Olive Harraden Dodge on November 8, 1927. His mother Olive, at age 31 and sister Dorothy, at age 5, both succumbed to the influenza epidemic of 1929. Our dad and his 4 surviving siblings were placed in an orphanage in Franklin New Hampshire shortly thereafter. He was placed with a loving foster mom until her passing when he was age 5. He was returned to the orphanage where he lived until the age of 17 when he joined the United States Navy. Our dad proudly served his country for 12 years traveling by Naval ship to Africa, Italy, and other ports of call around the world. In 1959, at the age of 32, our Dad met our mother, Jeannine Hudon, while both working in a plastics factory near Pattons Hollow in Amesbury, MA. Our Dad's greatest ambition in life was to have a family of his own. On November 20, 1959, our dad married our mother and on that day he became a loving father to Robert Harlan and Susan Diane Estabrook. In 1960 Lisa Ann was born followed by Lewis Howard, III (Chip) in 1962 and Christopher Hudon in 1965. Our dad spent the next 25 years raising his large family in Amesbury, MA and working at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery Maine in the transportation and delivery departments. After his retirement our parents moved to a retirement community in Seabrook, NH where they made their home until relocating to Brentwood, NH in 2018. Our dad loved to read. Growing up and until his passing at age 95 our Dad read 1-2 books per week. He loved his trips to the Seabrook Library and monthly trips to Barnes & Noble where he would circle the bargain tables for, well, seemed like hours. And he always went home with a smile and bags full of books knowing his next great adventure into a nonfiction novel awaited him .. this was his joy. He also loved cats .. especially his cat Teddy who was probably the meanest cat I ever knew ... just had to put it out there. But he knew no greater joy than his family. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 63 years Jeannine Dodge of Brentwood NH and his children. He was a loving father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather to his son Robert Estabrook and his wife Jacqueline of New Castle NH, and their children Melodie Dylla and her husband Scott, and their son Stellan; Bobbi Estabrook and her wife Lauriane Bourgeon; Bradley Estabrook and his wife Stephanie, and their children Evie, Aiden, Shealyn and Elise; his daughter Susan Stewart and her husband Jeffrey of South Carolina, and their children Jessica Oskorep and her husband Ed and their children Haley and Emily; Jodi Stewart and her daughter Allison; Andi Gaudreau and her husband Josh; and Jeffrey Jr.; his daughter Lisa Bowman and her husband Kenneth of Merrimac, MA, and their children Derek Bowman and his wife Tara and their children Taylor Bennett, Trinity, Ryan and Bella; Kaytee Bowman and her husband Brett Murray, and their children Nikki and Freya; and Rebecca Brown and her husband Dylan, and their children Ryker and Leila; his son Chip Dodge and his wife Michelle of Kingston, NH, and their children Beth York and her husband Doug, and their children Corinne and Peri; Luke Dodge and his wife Erika and their children Hadley and Lowen; and Tylor Dodge and his wife Shoshana and their child William; his son Christopher Dodge and his wife Lisa of Amesbury, MA; and Gary Dodge and his wife Cherie of Amesbury along with their children Stephanie, Angela, Matthew, Gary, and Kerrie-Ann. Our dad was the last surviving child of Lewis and Olive Dodge. He was predeceased by his sisters Annie, Emma, Florence and Dorothy and his brother Elmer. Private calling hours and burial are by the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home in Amesbury. As a remembrance to our dad, please consider making a donation to the Salisbury Feline Rescue Society.



21 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newbury - Sophia Renee Jackman, loving daughter to Colby Jackman and Jonathan Carrion, born May 9, 2013, went to heaven March 14, 2023. It was very calm and peaceful, her mother and father held her in their arms until she took her last breath. The storm broke and the sun shined down on her, I believe her uncle Jed Jackman was there to receive her. Sophia was born with a rare form of dwarfism called Rhizomelic Chondrodysplasia Punctata. Ever since Sophie was born we've wanted to celebrate every moment here with her on earth. I am so thankful for all the time we were blessed with. She touched every person who interacted with her. She shined bright in every crowd. She made me who I am today and I couldn't be more thankful to be her mother. She got to spend her last days with her mother and her father, making memories with her sisters Remy, Lily, and Sophia. She also leaves behind her auntie Janelle and Uncle Sam Spector as well as her grandparents Eva and Jack Jackman. She loved her dogs Blanco, Loca, and especially her dog Chico who spent nights in the hospital by her side until the end. She loved going to school at the Professional Center for Child Development with her team of nurses and teachers who gave her the best care everyday. The amount of people she's had step up over the years and help raise her and give her the best care possible is unimaginable. Friends, family, and even strangers. Services will be held at the First Parish Church, 20 High Road, Newbury, MA, on April 1, 2023, at 3 P.M. Please wear pink or yellow in her memory. Donations can be made directly to family, or to Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.



19 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Michael J. McBride, of Amesbury, MA passed away suddenly on March 15, 2023. Michael was only 64 years old. The family is deeply saddened and shocked by Michael's sudden death. He was born November 30, 1958 in Lancaster, NH, attended Whittier Tech and lived in Amesbury for most of his life. Michael worked for Amesbury Housing Authority for 33 years before he retired in January of 2021. He loved to hunt and go fishing. Upon his retirement, he bought himself a Harley, the one he always dreamed of having. He was a proud member of the Patriot Riders of New England- Mass Chapter 1 - Newburyport. He loved spending time with family and creating memories with his grandchildren. He looked forward to football season, cheering on his grandson, Aidan, and never missed a game. Anyone who knew him, knew he was such a loving, caring, and funny man, who lit up any room he walked into. Michael is survived by his wife, Eileen "China" McBride of Amesbury, son, Patrick McBride and wife, Missy, of Woburn MA; daughter, Kaitlin McBride-Walker and husband, Donny, of Amesbury MA; four grandchildren, Aidan, Brodie, Kayleigh, and Cooper; mother, Shelba St. Onge of Punta Gorda, FL; father, James McBride and wife, Judy, of Plymouth, NH; brothers, Barry McBride of Salisbury, MA and Jeffrey St. Onge of San Marcos, CA; sister, Kelsey Prendergast of Manchester VT and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother, Steven McBride. He will be terribly missed by all who knew him. Calling hours at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., in Amesbury will be Thursday, March 23 from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Michael's name, to The Amesbury Jets Youth Football & Cheer and/or The Patriot Riders of New England Mass Chapter 1 - Newburyport.



19 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Jeannine E. Gosselin, 90, a longtime resident of Amesbury, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. She was born in Amesbury, MA on March 27, 1932, youngest of three children of the late Germain and Laura (Martin) Lapre'. She was predeceased by her husband, Roland J. Gosselin and son, Roland J. Gosselin Jr., and brother Germain Lapre'. Jeannine graduated from Amesbury High School in 1951. She married the love of her life, Roland and they both built their home in Amesbury and later built their camp in Maine. Jeannine was a homemaker, caring for her three children with volunteering at the schools and working in the cafeteria. Later she worked at Lucent where she retired and spent her retiring years with her loving husband, Roland of 63 years. They loved ballroom dancing, relaxing at the camp in Maine, spending time with family and friends but especially spending time with their granddaughters: Michelle, Jeannine and Brittany during the summer months and school vacations. Those left behind are her daughter, Sharon J Gosselin, Amesbury; her son Eric N Gosselin, Amesbury; her grandchildren, Michelle Longman, Oak Grove MO, Jeannine Meyers, Pelham NH and Brittany Shook, Mulvane KS. Her great grandchildren: Lauren, April, Lexi, MyLee, Devyn, Lincoln, James, Corbin, Buck, Brody and Rustin; her great-great-grandchildren: Sawyer and Olivia. Her sister, Dorothy Arseneau and many nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Parish Church, 2 School Street, Amesbury, MA on Friday, March 24, at 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association.



16 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Exeter - Samuel L. Baily died peacefully on March 3, 2023 with his family at his side. He was 86-years-old. Sam was raised in Reading, PA and in Philadelphia, PA where he attended Germantown Friends School. He earned a BA in History at Harvard University and a PhD in Latin American History at the University of Pennsylvania. Professionally, Sam was a scholar, teacher and mentor. He taught Latin American and Comparative Migration History to undergraduates and graduate students at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ for thirty-eight years. Sam was a popular teacher who won teaching awards both at the undergraduate and graduate levels. He directed the PhD work and oversaw the master's degrees of nearly three dozen students. He was very proud of their professional success. Sam was the author and/or editor of seven books and dozens of scholarly articles. His best-known works are his prize-winning comparative study, Immigrants in the Lands of Promise: Italians in Buenos Aires and New York City, 1870-1914, and his co-edited collection of letters, One Family, Two Worlds: An Italian Family's Correspondence across the Atlantic, 1901-1922. Sam's Quaker faith was a foundational part of his life. He was a member of the Coulter Street Meeting in Germantown, PA from birth, as was his father and grandfather. As a conscientious objector to military service he undertook alternative service working in a small Mexican village for two years, which profoundly affected his life and influenced his choice of profession as a Latin American historian. He was an active member of Amesbury Friends Meeting, where he served as Clerk and he and his wife Joan were among those who founded the Amesbury Friends Peace Center. Sam had many interests outside of his work. He was very active in the development of several lay organizations devoted to finding a cure for Huntington's Disease (HD), a neurological disease of which his mother died. Music brought him great joy. He began singing in choirs at a young age and continued throughout his life. Sam learned to play guitar when he lived in Mexico and would entertain children in the family with songs to sing and dance to. Sam loved to travel. He and his wife Joan spent many years living abroad in Mexico, Spain, Italy, and England and also for his research work in São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Toronto, and Rome. After raising their family in Piscataway, NJ, Sam and Joan retired in 2004 to Newburyport, MA, then RiverWoods, a retirement community in Exeter, NH. Everywhere he lived, Sam made friends and maintained these friendships throughout his life. Most important to Sam were his family including his beloved wife and partner in life of 61 years, Joan Baily (deceased), his daughter Jennifer Baily (Michael Zona), daughter, Sarah Baily (Thomas Galligan), son, Benjamin Baily (Erin Shaw), sister, Babs Butts (deceased), brother, Nick Baily, and his eight grandchildren, who brought him great joy, Josie, Luke, Tessa, Will, Eva, Jackson, Violet, and James. Burial will be private in the Quaker Cemetery within the Union Cemetery, Amesbury, MA. At a later date, a Memorial Service will be held at the Amesbury Friends (Quaker) Meeting, Amesbury, MA. In lieu of flowers, we kindly ask that contributions be made to the American Friends Service Committee or Friends Committee on National Legislation.



16 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - In loving memory of our father, Daniel Joseph Ahern III, who passed away on March 10, 2023, surrounded by family. Daniel was born on August 5, 1945 in Boston, MA and was the son of the late Daniel Joseph Ahern Jr, and Grace C. (Proctor) Ahern. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Armstrong (Ahern), his daughter, Erin (Ahern) Johnson and her husband, Douglas Johnson of Newburyport, MA, Daniel J. Ahern IV and his wife, Danielle Ahern of Exeter, NH, Patrick A. Ahern of Ormond Beach, FL, and his sisters, Patricia Ahern and Mary Ahern. He also was a beloved grandfather to five grandchildren, Brayden, Sophie, and Parker Johnson, and Claire and Molly Ahern. He was predeceased by his brother, John Ahern. Daniel loved to dance, and to see smiles on everyone's faces. His love radiated to all who knew him. He was a kind and patient father who instilled his good nature and kindness. He grew up on Martin's Pond in North Reading, MA, where he developed his love for the outdoors and nature. He graduated from North Reading High School, where he was an all-state gymnast. Daniel graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and worked as an Engineer in Cambridge, MA for over 45 years. He was an avid golfer who played in the annual St. Jude's Golf tournament to raise money for their research hospital. Daniel traveled around the world, and often would share stories of his adventures throughout Europe and Asia. He worked in Canada, Libya, England, Singapore, and South Korea. He was an inspiration and a role model to all his children and grandchildren. The impact he left upon all those around him will live on for generations to come. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Dear Dad, you are now free and at peace but your spirit will live on forever. We love you with all our hearts. We pray your soul will be carried to be at peace with your family in Heaven. Rest in peace, with Love. The funeral service will be held at Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport, MA, on March 18, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Alzheimer's Association: http://act.alz.org/goto/Daniel_Ahern.



14 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Merrimac - With sadness, love and profound gratitude, the family of Charlotte Eileen Stepanian, announces her passing on March 11, 2023, at High Point House in Haverhill, MA after a brief illness. She now rests comfortably in the arms of the Lord. She was 90 years old. Born Charlotte Eileen Black in Amesbury, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Delma Black of Merrimac, MA. She was graduated from Merrimac High School in 1950 and went on to attend Mount Auburn School of Nursing and graduated with a degree as a Registered Nurse. This was only the beginning of a decade's long love of further education in nursing and service in the health care field. Ever thirsting for knowledge, she earned her degree in health care administration and was 64 years old when she received her bachelor's degree in nursing. Never one to back down from a challenge, she then completed her master's degree in nursing at the age of 70. In 2005, she was hired by St. Joseph's College to teach online classes in public health which further sparked her interest to begin pursuing her doctorate. She spent countless hours working toward her degree all the while performing her job as the public health nurse for the town of Merrimac as well as teaching at Endicott College. Eileen was initially hired as the town nurse in 1971 while she was also employed at Lawrence General Hospital. Over the course of her career she visited patients recently released from the hospital to make sure their recovery was complete, gave countless flu shots (and even did rabies clinics!) as she was always looking for ways to serve her community. As the field of public health nursing changed she adapted, educated herself to provide the best care for her community. She organized and ran flu clinics, taught about communicable diseases, instituted a Used Sharps Collection Program before it was mandated to ensure safety for the public and the trash handlers, she held blood pressure clinics all while teaching and running community wellness programs. She initiated public health prevention initiatives, public health emergency preparedness support and in 1998, she joined other public health nurses in forming a statewide organization, The Mass. Association of Public Health Nurses. She also began writing a monthly column written for the Senior Center newsletter called, "Thought You'd Like to Know" in order to help educate her peers about health and nutrition. Undaunted and unafraid, during the Covid Pandemic, she worked tirelessly with other town officials to safeguard and protect the citizens of Merrimac. Throughout the years, Eileen worked at Lawrence General Hospital, Amesbury Hospital, and Holy Family Hospital while raising four boys and three girls, never slowing down. The word vacation didn't really have a place in her vocabulary but she did thoroughly enjoy her trip to the United Kingdom and reconnecting with her family in Scotland. Her Scottish heritage was very important to her. Eileen received many awards and citations but one of the highlights of her career was traveling to San Francisco where she was honored as the recipient of the prestigious Lillian Wald Service Award from the public health nursing section of the American Public Health Association on Oct. 30, 2012, one day after her 80th birthday. This distinction, granted to a nurse for exemplary public health nursing practices, is a prestigious national award that she was proud to receive and share with several of her children that made the journey with her. Upon her return, the town held a luncheon celebrating her award and she was given a certificate by the Board of Selectmen proclaiming Nov. 7 "Charlotte Eileen Stepanian Day" in Merrimac. Her town recognized her invaluable service once again by making her the Grand Marshal of the 2021 Santa parade. These were honors she cherished. In June of 2022 Eileen retired at the age of 89 successfully completing 52 years of public service to her beloved town of Merrimac and the state of Massachusetts. Over the years there have been many articles written about Eileen and her accomplishments. Words used to describe her are; incredible, determined, intelligent, driven, teacher, mentor, advocate, always seeking knowledge, service, duty, adaptable, unstoppable, tireless, remarkable, loving, devoted, loyal, honest, humble, a joy to work with always going above and beyond. Eileen was a consummate professional and she wore many hats but to us she will always be "Ma." She will be remembered for her quick-witted humor, famous one-liners, her open arms and giving spirit and being there whenever we needed her. Sunday dinners, fantastic meals, laughter, faith, love and comfort just by being in her presence. She will be missed beyond words "...but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again." She is survived by her seven children whom she loved with all of her heart; James Stepanian (Ferne), Robert Stepanian (Lori), Steven Stepanian (Stephanie), Patti Jaffarian, Scott Stepanian (Coralie), Kimberly French (Patrick), and Bonnie Stepanian; several beloved grandchildren; Annie Stepanian, Chrissy Stepanian, Megan Belair, Michele Jaffarian, Nicholas Carrier (Brittany), Joshua Gleason, Corey French (James), Benjamin French, Meagan French, and eight great-grandchildren; Isaiah Cassell, Code Smart, JJ Yokley, Greenley Stepanian, Jackson Carrier, Jaylah Gleason, Alaric and Aurora Riley. Eileen was predeceased by her daughter-in-law, Christine Stepanian and her son-in-law Paul Jaffarian. Calling hours will be Friday, March 17th from 4 to 7 p.m. at Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 W. Main Street, Merrimac, MA. A celebration of Eileen's life will be held Saturday, March 18 at 11:00 a.m. at the Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Merrimac, MA. Interment will be held at a later date. To honor Eileen, donations may be made in her name to the Merrimac Council on Aging Gift Account, 100 E. Main Street, Merrimac, MA 01860 or to the local charity of one's choice.



12 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newbury - Theresa E. DesAutels, 89, of Newbury, MA, passed away on March 9, 2023 peacefully in her sleep. Theresa was born on November 11, 1933 to Ernest Carrier and Marie-Louis Theberge in Lévis, Quebec, Canada. She was the youngest and last survivor of 9 brothers and sisters and 9 stepbrothers and sisters from her fathers second marriage.. In 1957, she moved to Amesbury, MA and worked in a nursing home, until she met her forever husband, Gerard DesAutels. The two married on June 22, 1963. Theresa loved spending time with her family and going on road trips, especially spontaneous ones to Canada. She had a special love for the Christmas season, and would always decorate her home and tree magically for the holiday. She is survived by her loving husband, Gerard DesAutels, her two children, daughter, Ann Graebert and husband, Paul, son Dennis DesAutels, and her only grandchild, Megan DesAutels. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kaplan Family Hospice House, 78 Liberty St. in Danversm MA. 01923. An hour of visitation for Therese will be held Friday, March 17 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., in Amesbury, MA. followed by an 11 a.m service. Burial will be at a later time.



12 Mar 2023 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Ann E. Zoornajian, 97, lifelong resident of Newburyport, passed peacefully Saturday afternoon, March 4, 2023, at Advinia Care Nursing Center in Newburyport. Born in Newburyport on June 29, 1925, she was the oldest of three daughters of Robert and Virginia (Chorebanian) Zoornajian and was a graduate of Newburyport High School. Ann had been an exceptional office manager for Walters Buick in Salisbury, retiring at the age of 81. Throughout her years at Walters Buick, she was well respected and dearly loved by all the customers who came through their doors. She will continue to be a bright light to everyone she helped during her years of service. Ann leaves treasured memories to her many cousins and dear friends. She was predeceased by her parents, and her two dedicated sisters, Queenie Zoornajian, who passed in 2009 and Sara Zoornajian who passed in 2020. Visiting hours for Ann will be held Thursday, March 16, 2023, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street Newburyport, immediately followed by services at the funeral home at 5:30 p.m. with Fr. Stephan Baljian of St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church of North Andover, MA, presiding. A Graveside Service will be held at Highland Cemetery, Hill Street, Newburyport, on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 10:30 a.m., where Ann will be laid to eternal rest with her parents and her two sisters In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Ann E. Zoornajian to the Anna Jaques Hospital for the benefit of the Birth Center. Please make checks payable to Anna Jaques Hospital, and mail to Beth Israel Lahey Health, Anna Jaques Hospital Gift Processing, Office of Philanthropy, 330 Brookline Ave (OV), Boston, MA 02215.



9 Mar 2023 at 4:00pm
Georgetown - Dickie Langell passed away peacefully March 8, 2023. Dickie was born in Winchester, MA 2/23/1956 to Donald M and Jean N. Langell. He lived in Woburn, MA until age 16 when his family moved to Boxford, MA where he graduated from Masconomet High School in 1974, later settling in Georgetown. He worked as a carpenter for over 30 Years for his brother Don Langell. In 1993 he married Didi (Davidson) Langell, they raised three children Nicole, Richard and Robert. Dickie loved his sports, especially hockey, baseball and football. He spent over 10 years as a youth sports coach to Richard and his friends. Dickie was a great story teller as his many friends can attest to. He genuinely loved people, he could talk to anyone. He loved spending time with his dogs Morgan, Lincoln, Beans and Jake. Most of all he was a great husband, father and friend. Dickie leaves his wife Didi Langell, daighter Nicole Nekoroski and her husband Drew, His son Richard Langell and Emma Adams and son Robert Langell. He also leaves siblings, Don Langell and wife Patty, Tricia Gonnella and husband George and Robet Langell and wife Cheri, brother in law Barry Davidson and wife Michelle and sister-in-law Karen (Davidson) Townley and husband Andy, as well as many nieces and nephews. He leaves great friends, Robert Craft, Seton Lelacheur, Tom Blackburn and Gary Tipson. A special thank you to Erica MeNeeely at MGH, and everyone at Care Dimensions and Kaplan House. Friends and Family are invited to Celebration Dickies life Monday March 13, 2023 at 2 p.m., Woburn Country Club, Woburn MA



9 Mar 2023 at 4:00pm
West Newbury - Eugene R. Tatro, age 98, longtime resident of West Newbury, died on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Beverly Hospital. He was the beloved husband to the late Faith E. (Norris) Tatro, who died in 2005. Born in Northampton, MA, on August 9, 1924, he was the son of the late Raoul E. and Ethel R. (Norton) Tatro, and was a graduate of Northampton High School, Class of 1942. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during World War II, from June 2, 1943, until his honorable discharge on January 1, 1946, with the rank of Pharmacist's Mate 2C. After his military service he worked at Towle Manufacturing Company in Newburyport in 1950 as a computer programmer, retiring from Towle in 1989. His main interest was genealogy, which started in 1961 and eventually dwarfed his other hobbies, which included photography and astronomy. His primary interest was in the ancestry of the Tatro family. He was a life member of several genealogy societies in Montreal, Quebec, Manchester, NH and Tolland, CT, but the primary one being L'Association de Decendants de Louis Tetreau in Quebec. He was also a longtime member of the West Newbury Congregational Church. He is survived by two sons, Gordon E. Tatro of Northampton, MA and Warren M. Tatro and wife Karen of Peabody, MA; a brother, Lawrence R. Tatro and wife Karen of Northampton; nieces, Jessica (Tatro) Lambardo and Danielle (Tatro) Watley, along with extended family and dear friends. Visiting hours will be held Monday, March 13, 2023, from 4 to 5 P.M. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, immediately followed by a funeral service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Bridge Street Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Eugene R. Tatro to the Essex County Greenbelt Association, Post Office Box 1026, Essex MA 01929 or to the the charity of the donor's choice.


7 Mar 2023 at 4:00pm
Brentwood - The Rev. Emerson George Hangen (10/16/33-1/13/23) was living in Brentwood, N.H. at the time of his death. He was born in Long Beach, Calif., and grew up in Durham, N.H. and Meriden, Ct. George graduated from Stanford and Yale Divinity School, and was ordained as a Congregational minister. He served parishes across the country; retiring from a long ministry at Belleville Congregational Church UCC, in Newburyport, Mass. in 1998. He is survived by his wife, Lynne. A memorial service is planned For June 10 at Pilgrim Church UCC in Brentwood. Please see www.stockbridgefh.com .



7 Mar 2023 at 4:00pm
Ipswich - Sodiri "Gunny" Kafulides, 96, husband and best friend to Deborah (Lord) Kafulides, passed away at his home on March 3, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born on September 15, 1926 in Boston, Massachusetts to Theodore S. and Katharine "Irene" (Ostopesides) Kafulides. Serving as a machine gunner in the Marines during WWII on the Islands of Tinian and Saipan in the Pacific Theater, Gunny won awards as a sharp shooter. After graduating from photography school in New York, he worked for the Kodak Corporation and the House of Hinlin. Working at the Ipswich Post Office for over twenty years, Gunny became well-known as a fun-loving, cigar-smoking mail carrier. Later, he and his wife operated the Stained Glass Connection out of their home on Farley Ave for 25 years, while also working as carpenters, and he used those skills to improve his home and those of his children. He built the famous Trojan Horse still featured at the annual Greek Picnic at the Hellenic Center on County Road. He was a voracious reader, lover of PBS, and would debate many subjects, as Greeks do, with whoever dared take him on. He enjoyed meeting up with friends at the Agawam Diner or Dunkin Donuts in Rowley. He enjoyed camping with his young family at White Lake State Park in the pop-up camper he handcrafted, towing his daughters on water skis around Ipswich Bay, and teaching his youngest the fundamentals of hitting a softball. He also loved lounging with his cigar on his well-worn beach chair on the sandbar, Steep Hill Beach, and Back Beach. He loved to dance, especially to disco, with his beloved Debbie. As members of the Rowley Country Club, he and Debbie joined a large group of golfers five days a week until just a few years ago. Gunny leaves four children: Joanne Damon and her husband Bill of Salisbury, Karen Katherine Davis and her partner Charles Hewitt of Groveland, Katherine Elaine Thibault of Rowley, and Scott Stuart Allie and his wife Elisabeth of Portland, Oregon. He also leaves former sons-in-law Skip Thibault and Philip Davis. He leaves behind several grandchildren who loved their Grampa, or Papou: Courtney Irene Thibault of Rowley, Andrea Estelle Davis of Groveland, Jordan Joseph Thibault and his wife Brigid of Ipswich, Sidiri and Sarah Allie of Portland, Oregon, May and Arya Collins of Ipswich, and his great-grandchild Toby Reynolds. He also leaves his ShihTzu, Skylo. He was pre-deceased by his beloved daughter Katherine Constance, who died in early childhood; his grandchildren Michael Aaron Michon and Bethany Damon; his former wife Theodora Kafulides; and his two brothers, Stephen and John Kafulides. He was one in a million, and, as he often speculated, may very well have been a direct descendant of Alexander the Great and Zeus himself. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday March 10th at 11:30 A.M. in the Cowles Memorial Cemetery 29 Town Farm Road, Ipswich. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Please omit flowers, consider making a donation in Gunny's name to: the Ipswich Humane Group Shelter 17 Fowlers Lane Ipswich, MA 01938. Arrangements are under the direction of the Morris Funeral Home of Ipswich. To send a letter of condolence to the Kafulides family please go to: MorrisFH.com .



7 Mar 2023 at 4:00pm
Amesbury - Jeannette M. Perreault, a devoted Catholic, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the age of 101. She was born on June 18, 1921, daughter of the late Wilfred Brousseau and Yvonne (Brien) Brousseau in Amesbury, Massachusetts. Jeannette was predeceased by the love of her life, Henry Perreault, who she was happily married to for 58 years, and her two sons, Richard and David. She devoted her long life to her family as a wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Jeannette, known to most as Memere, was a wonderful cook, baker, cake decorator, quilter, talented crocheter, and non-stop knitter. Memere used her talents to touch the lives of countless friends, family, and members of her community. Her kindness and generosity will live on through all who knew and loved her. Jeannette is survived by her daughters in law, Kathy Perreault of Amesbury, MA and Kay Perreault of Fremont, NH, 9 grandchildren and their spouses, 14 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all. Calling hours for Jeannette will be held this Saturday March 11, 2023 from 9:00-10:30 a.m. at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home 118 Friend St. in Amesbury, MA. Her funeral mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. in the Holy Family Parish Church 2 School St. in Amesbury, MA with burial to follow in the St. Joseph's Cemetery.

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