All Obituaries

Juan De Dios Torres - Montalvo, 43, of Lawrence, MA passed away June 14, 2020. He was the beloved father of John and Daleysha Torres.  Juan was born December 23, 1976 in Puerto Rico. He made his home in Massachusetts for several years living in the Merrimack Valley where he enjoyed time with family and friends. Juan was employed in the landscaping business throughout his life. He will be dearly remembered and missed by his family. Juan is survived by his son, John M. Torres of...

Renzo F. Collins, 71, of Zellwood, FL passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 27, 2020  at Advent Health Orlando Hospital in Orlando, FL.  He was a former resident of Beverly, MA. Renzo was born March 11, 1949 in Long Island, NY the son of Stefania (Zucchiatti) Collins  and the late Arthur F. Collins. He was a graduate of Beverly High School and later received his Associate of Science Degree at North Shore Community College.   Renzo honorably served his nation  in the...

Richard F. Garrigus, 76, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. He was the loving father of Mark and Scott Garrigus. Richard was born in New Britain, Connecticut, May 7, 1944. He was the son of the late Richard J. and Yolanda (Cianflone) Garrigus. Richard was raised in New Britain, CT, attended local schools and graduated from New Britain High School. He honorably served his nation in The United States Army Nation Guard. Richard was employed for over 20...

Victor M. Lozada Vyrella, 69, of Haverhill passed away peacefully Sunday. May 3, 2020 at High Pointe House in Haverhill. Victor was born in Corozal, Puerto Rico,  August 4, 1950. He was the son of the late Martin Lozada and Anna (Vyrella) Lozada. He was retired after years of working in construction. Victor loved his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all. He is survived by four children, Luis Lozada of Haverhill, Ricardo Lozada of Haverhill, Victor Lozada of Haverhill...

Robert J. Grondin, Jr., 69, died Friday, May 1, 2020 in the Lawrence General Hospital following complications of Covid-19.      Born in Salem on November 24, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert J. Grondin, Sr. and Avis P. (Keane) Grondin. He attended Beverly public schools, where he was a standout on the football team and enjoyed playing hockey.      Bobby was a humble man, always giving and loving. He loved to sing to his daughters and was so...

Barbara L. (Hemlin) Pajunen, 84, of Groveland, MA, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 27, 2020 at Mary Immaculate Nursing and Rehab Center. She was the devoted and loving wife of the late, David W. Pajunen. Barbara was born in Fitchburg, MA, March 22, 1936 the daughter of the late Theodore and Miriam (Koski) Hemlin. She was raised and educated in Ashburnham, MA. Barbara dedicated much of her life to raising and caring for her family. She made a beautiful home for her husband and four...

Thomas J. Lee, Jr. 82, of Haverhill, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. Thomas was born January 24, 1938 in Medford, MA the son of the late Thomas J. Lee, Sr. and Delia M. (Foye) Lee. He was a 1955 graduate of  Saint Mary’s High School in Waltham. Thomas graduated in 1960 from Providence College with a degree in Business Administration. Thomas had a strong faith and was a longtime communicant of Saint John the Baptist Church in Haverhill....

Robert W. “Bob” Perrigo, III, 62, died Friday, April 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family, following an extended battle with lymphoma. He was the beloved husband of Joan (Muise) Perrigo.      Born in Beverly on November 3, 1957, he was the son of Constance (Foxcroft) Perrigo of Essex and the late Robert W. Perrigo, Jr. A lifelong resident of Essex, Bob was a graduate of Essex Agricultural School.      Bob was a...

George A. Mailman, Jr. of Merrimac, MA, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. He was the devoted husband of Laura L. Dillingham-Mailman. George was born in Fitchburg, MA, November 21, 1951 the son of the late George A. Mailman, Sr. and Rita (Sullivan) Mailman. He was raised in Longmeadow, MA and was a 1970 graduate of Longmeadow High School.  George later graduated from Lowell Technical Institute. He honorably served in the United States Army...

Sean M. Leonard, 47, of North Chelmsford, MA, passed away peacefully Monday, April 20, 2020 after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Sean was born July 26, 1972, the son of the late George S. and Maryann R. (Boni) Leonard. He was raised in Westford, MA and graduated from Nashoba Valley Technical High School. Sean was employed as a manager with Riverside Glass Company in Lowell. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying camping, fishing and hiking...