Geraldine E. (Thunberg) Hudson, 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Haverhill Wednesday, June 6, 2018. She was the beloved wife of Melvin A. Hudson. Geraldine was born in Chelsea, MA on November 12, 1945, the daughter of the late William and Mary (Polovick) Thunberg. She was raised in Chelsea and attended Chelsea schools. In addition to being a mother and homemaker to her loving family, Geraldine was employed as a skilled caregiver to elders for several years. She enjoyed...

Joseph A. Sciacca, 73, of Groveland, MA passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Hunt Nursing and Rehab in Danvers. He was the devoted husband of Kathleen (Adams) Sciacca. Joseph was born July 19, 1944 in Medford, MA the son of the late Joseph and Mary (Pasquerillo) Sciacca. He grew up in Malden moving to Groveland in 1957.  He was a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School. Joseph worked for over twenty years in the Water Department for the town of Groveland, MA. He enjoyed...

William R. Racine, 81, a long-time resident of Haverhill, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 5, 2018 at his home in Woodstock, GA. He was the devoted husband of the late Sharon (O’Brien) Racine. William was born in Haverhill, MA October 18, 1936 the son of the late George C. and Eva V. (Pelletier) Racine. He grew up in Haverhill having attended local schools.  William honorably served in the United States Navy and is a veteran of the Korean War. He was a successful...

Maureen “The Good,” originally from South Groveland, MA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 2nd at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester.  You may have heard of such historical figures as Alexander “The Great,” Attila “The Hun,” or William “The Conqueror,” but there was only one Maureen “The Good.”  How does one earn such a moniker?  As we celebrate Maureen’s life, it is our pleasure to...

Cynthia (Taylor) Hoyt, 71, of Merrimac, MA, passed away peacefully, Thursday, April, 12, 2018 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital. She was the beloved wife of George W. Hoyt.  Cynthia was born January 14, 1947 in Lynn, MA the daughter of the late Harry and Carla (Gage) Taylor. She attended Peabody grade schools and later Pentucket Regional High School. Cynthia was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed gardening and sewing.  She will be dearly missed by family and friends. Cynthia...

Francesco G. “Frank” Distefano, 93, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at The Hannah Duston Healthcare Center in Haverhill, MA. He was the devoted husband of the late and beloved Mary (Russo) Distefano. Frank was born in Haverhill December 4, 1924 the son of the late Biagio and Concetta (Raiti) Distefano. His parents were immigrants from Italy before settling in Massachusetts.  He was a lifelong resident of...

Robert F. Carey, 87, of Haverhill, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 3, 2018 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill, MA. He was born in Boston, MA and raised by the late Albert and Blanche MacDonald.  He was the beloved husband of the late June (Gero) Carey. Robert grew up in Saugus, MA and attended local schools having graduated from Saugus High School. He honorably served his country during the Korean War in The United States Navy. Robert was employed for many years as a...

Malcolm C. Minkle, 85, of Haverhill, MA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at High Pointe Hospice in Haverhill. He was the husband of the late Lillian (Rafferty) Minkle. Malcolm was born in Haverhill, MA, December 28, 1932 the son of the late Albert and Alice (Demeritt) Minkle. He was a lifelong resident of Haverhill and grew up attending local schools. Malcolm honorably served in The United States Army during the Korean War. He was employed with Rosengard &...

Edmund “Ty” L. Friley, 70, of Rowley, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in Newburyport, MA.  He was the devoted husband of Louise (Thomas) Friley. Ty was born March 30, 1947, in Columbus, OH, the son of the late Alvin and Bernice (Bruner) Friley. He was a machinist and published author of short stories and poems. Ty had a deep spiritual connection to his faith and was an amazing person to know. He was very strong and faithful to his wife, family...

Michael Michel, 64, of Amesbury, MA, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at The Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.  He was the devoted husband of Joanne M. Curtis. Michael was born May 7, 1953 in Haverhill, MA the son of Margaret (Boss) Michel and the late George Michel. He was raised in Methuen and attended local schools. Michael was employed as a truck driver and also worked for many years in landscaping. He loved spending time with his family and especially enjoyed...