Obituaries
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Anna Rebecca Almeida, 89
Virginia Beach, Va — Anna R. Almeida, 89, of Virginia Beach Va. passed away on May 17, 2012. She was born to Ralph and Jenny (Dagley) Selig on Feb. 19, 1923. Anna attended Gloucester schools and worked at Gorton’s of Gloucester until retiring. Anna was the matriarch of a large loving family, all of whom will miss her very much.
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Ernest A, Tarr, 86
Gloucester — Ernest A. Tarr, 86, died Saturday, May 19, 2012 in the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington following a brief illness.
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Born in Gloucester on March 13, 1926, he was the son of the late Harold C. and Marjorie F. (Garron) Tarr. A lifelong resident of Gloucester, he was a graduate of Gloucester High School, where he played trombone in the high school dance band and later played in the Legion band. -
Marion F. Sharamitaro, 97
Gloucester, MA — Marion F. Sharamitaro, 97, wife of the late Joseph Sharamitaro, of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 22, 2012, at the Den-Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
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Angus "Gus" Hinckley, 88
Gloucester, MA — Angus “Gus” Hinckley, 88, husband of the late Madeline (Frontiera) Hinckley passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012 peacefully at home surrounded by his daughters and family.
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Elizabeth "Betty" (Dauphinee) Palamara, 76
Salem — Elizabeth “Betty” (Dauphinee) Palamara, 76, of Salem, passed away, surrounded by her family, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in the Kaplan Family Hospice House, Danvers, following a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Joseph Palamara, longtime owner of Joe’s Auto Laundry, with whom she shared 56 years of marriage.
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James A. "Gus" Lawson, 89
Gloucester — James A. “Gus” Lawson, 89, died Friday, May 18, 2012, his way, at his Madison Avenue home with his wife and two daughters. He was the husband of Marilyn (Kendall) Lawson and the late Winifred (Kiff) Lawson.
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Jean E. (Grimes) Brenna,
Jean E. (Grimes) Brenna, of Winthrop, formerly of Gloucester, passed away at the Massachusetts General Hospital on May 8, 2012. She was the beloved wife of the late Theodore L. Brenna. Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Mildred (Parks) Grimes. Devoted mother of Beth B. (Brenna) Phillips and her husband James of Winthrop and the late Beverly Brenna-Morello. Dear sister of the late Barbara Starratt. Adored grandmother of Jonathan Morello, Martine Schaeffer, and James Phillips. Great-grandmother of Emily Schaeffer. Also survived by several nieces and nephews.
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John R. Maletskos, 63
John R. Maletskos, 63, died Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He was the son of Constantine J. Maletskos and the late Mary (Magna) Maletskos. He is also survived by his brother, George D. Maletskos and sister,
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Charles E. McCarthy, 79
Charles E. McCarthy, 79, husband of the late Evelyn M. (Goulart) McCarthy of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2012, at the Beverly Hospital.
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Eve A. Duncan, 81
Eve A. (Porter) Duncan, 81, of Gloucester, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital.
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Jennie (Thanos) Dumont, 86
Jennie (Thanos) Dumont, 86, died early Monday morning, May 14, 2012 in the Golden Living Center with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Simon N. Dumont, who died in January 1961.
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Barbara J. Garcia de Castro, 89
Barbara Garcia de Castro, age 89, died peacefully at her home in Hamilton, surrounded by loving friends and family. Her joie de vivre and strong will to live a full and independent life allowed her last years with her beloved cats in her own cozy cottage. Her independent lifestyle was supported by her loving caregivers; Gerry Flammia, Patti Neal, and devoted family. She was truly invested in embracing a multi-generational lifestyle in her wiser years. Living more independently allowed her a natural connection to her grandnieces and nephews; Peter, Chris, Samantha, Amy, Gator, Emily, Melli, Madison, and Spencer. She was also visited regularly by her lifelong friend, Dottie Eagleson, to sing their favorite songs and share childhood memories.
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Thomas P. Eldridge, 38
Thomas Parker Eldridge, 38, of Nashua, N.H., formerly of Westford, MA, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012, in New Hampshire.
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Born in Boston on May 30, 1973, he was the son of C. Thomas Eldridge and Paula L. (Currier) Eldridge of Rockport. -
William F. Mamede, 61
William Francis Mamede, Jr., passed away suddenly at his home on May 3, 2012. He was born on January 19, 1951. Bill was the youngest man in the tuna fisheries to attain the rating of Chief Engineer, and he fished out of Somora. He attended school in San Diego, CA. Gloucester, MA and Las Vegas, NV. Bill is survived by his mother, Cora Montez Brown, and his uncle, John Sutton of Gloucester, MA. He is also survived by his special cousins, Jim Lobel of San Diego and Margaret York of Gloucester, Ma. In addition he is also survived by many cousins, nephews and nieces along with many friends. Bill is preceded in death by his brother, Marlo Mamede, who was lost at sea, his father, William F. Mamede of San Diego, CA. and his stepfather. Ralph K. Brown of Gloucester, MA.
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Melvin E. Howard, 79
Melvin E. Howard, 79, of Gloucester, formerly of Worcester MA, passed away on Wednesday evening, May 9, 2012 at the Golden Living Center, Gloucester, MA.
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He was born in Worcester, MA on January 28, 1933. - Thursday, May 10, 2012
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Carolyn J. "Mimi" (Powers) Rittenburg,
RITTENBURG, Carolyn J. "Mimi" (Powers) Of Reading, May 6. Beloved wife of Robert Rittenburg. Devoted mother of Peter T. Rittenburg and his wife Susan of Melrose, the late Philip A. Rittenburg, Ann M. Rittenburg and her husband Anthony Biette of Belmont and Claire R. Golden and her husband Frank of Reading. Loving sister of Margaret Anne Hinckley of FL, Lois Arnold of Gloucester, John H. Powers, III of ME, and the late Robert Powers and Phyllis Trowbridge. Cherished Grandmother of Olivia and Liam Rittenburg, Cassandra, Jessamyn, Evan and Larissa Biette, Kevin, Brooke and Maura Golden.
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Phyllis Johnson Nelson, 83
Phyllis Johnson Nelson, a Cape Ann native, died at her home in Boca Raton, FL on April 30, 2012 at the age of 83. She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband, Edwin A. Nelson, Jr. Mrs. Nelson was born in Gloucester on September 14, 1928. She was a graduate of the New England Baptist Hospital School of Nursing and Stonehill College, from which she received her bachelor of arts degree cum laude in 1976. Mrs. Nelson received a master of education degree in 1980 from Florida Atlantic University.
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Alerio F. Orlando, 65
Alerio F. Orlando, 65, husband of Judith M. (Bradford) Menicocci, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Monday afternoon, May 7, 2012 surrounded by his family.
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Dorothy Teceno, 78
Dorothy May (Lee) Teceno, aged 78 years, lifelong resident of Middleboro, died on Tuesday, May 08, 2012, at her home, after a period of failing health. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert C Teceno, who predeceased her in June of 2010. Born in Middleboro, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Agnes M (Cameron) Lee. Dorothy had worked for many years at Winthrop Atkins, Middleboro, and had also worked in the cafeteria for the Middleboro Public School System. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Middleboro. Survivors include three sons, Karl and his wife Denise Teceno of Portland, ME, John and his wife Dianne Teceno of Middleboro, Peter and his wife Jennie Teceno of Middleboro, a daughter, Beth and her husband Jon Lafata of Gloucester, MA, 9 grandchildren, Haakon, Erin, Logan, Kyle, Nathan, Trina, Emma, Rachel, and Connor, 3 great-grandchildren, Hakon, Wryley, and Bella. She was grandmother of the late Joshua Teceno.
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Frank B. Michon, 62
Frank B. Michon, 62, died unexpectedly Monday, May 7, 2012. Born in Ipswich on November 6, 1949, he was the son of Wilbur F. Michon and the late Virginia A. (Sienkiewicz) Michon.
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