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Obituaries

Obituaries
  • Saturday, April 27, 2013
  • Dawn Williams (Parsons), 84

    Sacramento, CA — Dawn Parsons Williams passed away in her sleep at Sutter Memorial Hospital in Sacramento on Monday, April 15. She died from COPD/complications.

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    Apr 27, 2013
  • Florence M. Davis

    Gloucester, MA — Florence M. (Alves) Davis, 84, wife of the late Guy B. Davis, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Seacoast Nursing Home.

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    Apr 27, 2013
  • Henry C. Baber, 53

    Salem MA — Henry C. Baber, 53, of Salem, Mass., passed away at his home, unexpectedly, on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Henry was born in Wilmington, Del., on December 10, 1959, son of the late Henry Hamilton Baber and Dorothy (Colbath) Miller. He attended and graduated from Pottstown High School and furthered his education all his life through various college courses.

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    Apr 27, 2013 1 Photo
  • Lawrence A. Nicolosi

    Sun Lakes, AZ — Lawrence A. Nicolosi (Larry) of Sun Lakes, Ariz., formerly of Gloucester, Mass., passed away peacefully on April 22, 2013.

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    Apr 27, 2013
  • Michael P. O'Neil, 51

    Gloucester — Michael P. O’Neil, 51, of Pond View Village died unexpectedly on Monday, April 22, 2013, at his residence.

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    Apr 27, 2013 1 Photo
  • Friday, April 26, 2013
  • Florence M. Davis, 84

    Gloucester, MA — Florence M. Davis, 84, wife of the late Guy B. Davis, of Gloucester, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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    Apr 26, 2013
  • Frederick H. White Jr., 79

    Gloucester, MA — Frederick H. White Jr., 79, husband of Priscilla A. (Dionne) White, of Gloucester, passed away on Wednesday evening at the Addison Gilbert Hospital surrounded by his family.

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    Apr 26, 2013 1 Photo
  • Wednesday, April 24, 2013
  • David F. Feeney, 49

    Gloucester, MA — David F. Feeney, 49, of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2013.

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    Apr 24, 2013 1 Photo
  • Tuesday, April 23, 2013
  • Donald J. Patrican, 69

    Franklin Lakes, NJ — Don Patrican died peacefully at home Feb. 3, 2013. He still holds the basketball all-time career scoring record for Gloucester High School, achieving All-American status in 1961. He played for University of Miami in Florida, graduating in 1967.

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    Apr 23, 2013
  • Doris M. Hurd, 84

    Rockport — Doris M. Hurd, 84, formerly of Sheedy Park, died Sunday, April 21, 2013, in the Den-Mar Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Rockport following a brief illness.

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    Apr 23, 2013 1 Photo
  • Gordon Abbott, Jr., 85

    Manchester, MA — Gordon Abbott, Jr., 85, a conservationist, journalist, World War ll Navy Veteran, and life-long outdoor enthusiast, died on April 17, 2013.

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    Apr 23, 2013 1 Photo
  • Robert M. "Bob" Dupray, 69

    Gloucester — Robert M. “Bob” Dupray, 69, died unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2013, in the Addison Gilbert Hospital after suffering an ill turn while taking a walk. He was the husband of Sandra E. (Shaw) Dupray.

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    Apr 23, 2013
  • Monday, April 22, 2013
  • Mary Ahern Mears, 91

    Essex, MA — Mary Ahern Mears of Brighton, Winchester, and Essex, passed away peacefully in her home, after 91 extraordinary years, surrounded by her family, Friday morning, April 19, 2013.

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    Apr 22, 2013 1 Photo
  • Saturday, April 20, 2013
  • Robert R. Ralston, 87

    Lowell, MA — Mr. Robert R. Ralston, 87, formerly of Manchester-by-the-Sea, husband of the late Shirley E. (Read) Hatch-Ralston, died Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

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    Apr 20, 2013 1 Photo
  • Friday, April 19, 2013
  • Wentworth "Budd" Williams, Jr., 84

    Gloucester, MA — Wentworth “Budd” Williams, 84, died peacefully at Addison Gilbert Hospital on April 12, 2013.

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    Apr 19, 2013 1 Photo
  • William F. Morris, 62

    Gloucester — Mr. William F. Morris, 62, of Gloucester, beloved husband of the late Mary (Moore) Morris, died Thursday morning, surrounded by his family at his home following a brief illness. He was affectionately known as Uncle Billy.

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    Apr 19, 2013 1 Photo
  • Thursday, April 18, 2013
  • James C. "Skip" Murray, 64

    Gloucester — James C. “Skip” Murray, 64, died unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, April 15, 2013, in the Beverly Hospital with his daughter, Jaclyn, and loving family by his side.

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    Apr 18, 2013
  • Pietro Taormina, 88

    Gloucester, MA — Pietro Taormina, 88, of Gloucester, passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, April 15, 2013, surrounded by his loving family.

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    Apr 18, 2013 1 Photo
  • Tina T. (Longo) Moceri, 76

    Gloucester — Tina T. (Longo) Moceri, 76, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013, in the Tufts Medical Center in Boston as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was the beloved wife of Joseph B. Moceri, with whom she would have celebrated 56 years of marriage in November.

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    Apr 18, 2013 1 Photo
  • Wednesday, April 17, 2013
  • Elaine L. "Lainie" Naves, 77

    Gloucester, MA — Elaine L. “Lainie” (Malmi) Naves, 77, of Gloucester, wife of the late Richard G. Naves, passed away suddenly, on Sunday, April 14, 2013, at her home. Lainie was born in Gloucester, on April 5, 1936, daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Cavander) Malmi. Lainie grew up in Lanesville and attended and graduated from Gloucester High School with the Class of ‘54. She furthered her education and became a Radiological Technologist, and was the first to use an ultra sound on Cape Ann. Lainie enjoyed the water and loved sailing with her husband every chance that she could. She is survived by her sons, Donald Morgan Jr. and his wife, Jocelyn, of Concord, Calif., John Morgan, of Gloucester; two grandchildren, Jason and Julia Morgan, of California; and a very dear and close cousin, Nancy Batten, of Gloucester. She was predeceased by her sister, Darlene Coakley.

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    Apr 17, 2013 1 Photo

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