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OBITUARY: Scott Alan LaVoie, 58

OBITUARY: Scott Alan LaVoie, 58

Scott Alan LaVoie of Peabody, formerly of Marblehead, on April 21 at the Kaplan House in Danvers. Survived by Linda Belanger his wife of 25 years, parents, Robert and Barbara Lavoie of Marblehead, his siblings Bryan (Amy) of Stoneham, David (Audra) of Surf City, N.C. and Nicole Anderson (Eric)

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OBITUARY: Donald Marvin Merrigan, 83

OBITUARY: Donald Marvin Merrigan, 83

Donald Marvin Merrigan — “Don” to everyone who knew and loved him — passed away at home on April 15 at the age of 83 after a brave battle with cancer, leaving behind his family and many dear friends whose lives were made richer, warmer and more colorful by his presence. Born

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OBITUARY: Johannah 'Josie' Crowley, 84

OBITUARY: Johannah 'Josie' Crowley, 84

Johannah "Josie" Crowley passed away peacefully, at home, on March 22, surrounded by her loving family. Josie (Hammond) Crowley was born in Marblehead on October 5 as the daughter of Mary (Brady) Hammond and Ralph Hammond. She was predeceased by her son Sean Patrick, her brother William and

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OBITUARY: Thomas J. Sheridan, 89

OBITUARY: Thomas J. Sheridan, 89

Thomas Joseph Sheridan, age 89, of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on March 2, just six days shy of his 90th birthday. Born on March 8 in Providence, Rhode Island, Tom was the eldest of three children born to proud Irish immigrants, Thomas and Rose Sheridan. He was raised in Barrington,

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OBITUARY: Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91

OBITUARY: Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91

Dr. Richard E. Yukins, 91 We write to announce the peaceful death of Dr. Richard E. Yukins at 91 years old. Born in Brockton, "Dick" went to Harvard College, New York University and Stanford University to become a practitioner and teacher in ophthalmology. With his medical skills and

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OBITUARY: Suzanne Healey, 87

OBITUARY: Suzanne Healey, 87

Suzanne Healey, age 87, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Feb. 12. She was the daughter of Charles and Alice Peale of North Reading. Suzanne was predeceased by her parents, her sister Patience Althoff and her husband of 52 years William J. Healey. Suzanne is survived by her daughter Kimberly

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Mark R. Collins, 62

Mark R. Collins, 62

Mark R. Collins of Derry, N.H., died unexpectedly Jan. 19 at his home. Mark was born in Chicago May 12 — Mother’s Day — the youngest of the Collins children and the only boy. Mark and his family moved to Marblehead in the 1970s where he quickly made life-long friends.

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Norma R. Dugan, 90

Norma R. Dugan, 90

Norma R. (Silva) Dugan, age 90, a longtime resident of Marblehead, passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, following complications from pneumonia. She was the beloved wife of the late George R. Dugan Jr. Born in Peabody, Norma was a proud graduate of Peabody High School, Class of 1952. She dedicated

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OBITUARY: Jane Rupp Cooke, 95

OBITUARY: Jane Rupp Cooke, 95

Jane Rupp Cooke, 95, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Jan. 11 after a brief illness. Jane spent her younger years in Pennsylvania and her teenage years in Maine where her father taught Forestry and Conservation at the University of Maine. The great outdoors was her element. She worked

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OBITUARY: Judith M. Doane, 92

OBITUARY: Judith M. Doane, 92

Judith M. Doane, 92, a lifelong Marblehead resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at Salem Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Mortimer Holden Doane and Elizabeth Mary Green Doane. For many years, Judy devoted her professional life to teaching. Beginning in preschool classrooms and continuing throughout

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OBITUARY:H. Louise Parker, 93

OBITUARY:H. Louise Parker, 93

H. Louise Parker, 93, a lifelong Marbleheader, passed away peacefully on Monday, Jan. 16, at the Bertram House in Swampscott. She was the daughter of the late William E. Parker and Ellen L. (Toomey) Parker. Receiving much recognition during her lengthy career with the New England Telephone Company, Nynex and

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OBITUARY: Robert Alan Sanford, 97

OBITUARY: Robert Alan Sanford, 97

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Robert Alan Sanford (born Isador Strulovici) beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather who died peacefully on January 12 at the age of 97. Born on August 11 in Botosani, Romania, Bob, the son of Josef and Tzvia

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OBITUARY: Jane Anne Allen, 89

OBITUARY: Jane Anne Allen, 89

Jane Anne Allen, 89, of University Place, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 27 in University Place after a very brief illness. She was born on July 26 in Mitchell, South Dakota, and is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Margaret Mary Smith and her sister,

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OBITUARY: Laurel Ann (Burkinshaw) McDonough

OBITUARY: Laurel Ann (Burkinshaw) McDonough

Laurel Ann (Burkinshaw) McDonough of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Dec. 29. Born in 1940 in Lynn to James Leo Burkinshaw and Anna Burkinshaw, Laurel was the youngest of four girls. She attended St. Joseph’s and St. Mary’s in Lynn. She then attended Chandler School in Boston and

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OBITUARY: Joseph Leo Brophy, 91

OBITUARY: Joseph Leo Brophy, 91

Joseph Leo Brophy (91), of Marblehead, passed away on Monday, Jan. 5 at the Residence at Vinnin Square in Swampscott. Born in Boston, Joseph was the son of the late Mary (Dwyer) and Joseph C. Brophy. Joe grew up in Hyde Park and attended Boston College High School, graduating in

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