Obituaries
Obituaries for Jan 3, 2008
Evelyn Lewis, 79
ANDOVER | Evelyn (Jacobsen) Lewis, 79, of Andover, died Monday, Dec. 31, 2007 at Beaumont Nursing Center in Northborough after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. She was predeceased by her husband, William Lewis, who died in 1996; her daughter, Kathleen Chattin of Tampa, Fla.; her sister, Arlene Harrison of Staten Island, N.Y.; and her brother, Stanley Jacobsen of Telemark, N.J.
She leaves her daughter, Lynn Ribeiro of Hampstead, N.H.; her son, William Lewis of Northborough; her sister, Joan Haakonsen of Boonton, N.J.; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn and John Sarantos, William, Melissa, Matthew and Christopher Lewis, Jason and Jessica Chattin; step-grandchild, Jeff Ribeiro; great-grandchild, Angelina Gonzalez; and several nieces and nephews.
Born and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y., she graduated from Bay Ridge High School and worked as a secretary for many years.
She was active with the charitable Marines Toys for Tots Foundation.
She married William in 1947, moved to New Jersey and later Andover, where she raised her family and worked for 20 years as office manager for the CA Wood Estate.
She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
ARRANGEMENTS: Family and friends are invited to call today from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover, MA 01845. Her funeral service will be at 7 p.m. following the visitation hours today at the funeral home. Flowers are welcomed but for those who wish memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of Massachusetts, In Memory of Evelyn Lewis, 220 Pawtucket Ave., Lowell, MA 01854. For directions or to leave online condolences, please visit www.contefuneralhomes.com.
Nora M. Maroney
ANDOVER | Nora M. "Nonie" (Lorigan) Maroney, a resident of Andover for 33 years, died in St. Petersburg, Fla. after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
She was born in Haverhill in 1918, one of five children, to Michael Lorigan and Elizabeth Murphy Lorigan, who had immigrated to Haverhill from Ireland.
She attended St. James Grammar School and graduated from Haverhill High School in 1937.
Her husband's career in chemical engineering took the family to many different places over the years | Portsmouth, N.H., Oak Ridge, Tenn., Baltimore, Morgantown, W.V. and eventually back to the Merrimack Valley, to Andover.
She worked at Sutherland's Dept. Store for several years and then found her true vocation | she became the house keeper at St. Augustine's Church. For 25 years, she took care of the priests and of the rectory | cooking, cleaning, organizing, and looking after the priests as if they were her sons. In 1989, she was affiliated to the Order of St. Augustine, an honor which was accorded to her because of her loving service to the Augustinians for so many years.
The widow of Walter Maroney, she is survived by her three children, Judith Churchman of St. Petersburg, Fla., Mary Corman and her husband Jim of Schenectady, N.Y. and Walter Maroney and his wife Karen Rosenberg of Manchester, N.H. She was a loving and supportive grandmother to Leigh Percival of Arlington, Timothy Percival of St. Petersburg, Fla., Elizabeth Corman of Seattle, Jennifer Corman of New York, N.Y., Elias Rosenberg-Maroney of Manchester, N.H. and Ezekiel Maroney-Rosenberg of Manchester, N.H. She was truly loved by her four great-grandchildren, Allison, Jessica, Corey and Martin. She was predeceased by her brothers, Michael (Harpy), and John and her sister, Anna, and she is survived by her brother, Joseph, of Haverhill.
Our "Nonie" was gentle, kind, humorous, non-judgmental, hard working and really giving of herself. We all miss her enormously.
ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass, which will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Augustine's Church in Andover. A private interment service will be conducted at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Haverhill. Condolences may be sent to the David C. Gross Funeral Home at www.davidcgross.com. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in "Nonie's" memory to the "Nora Maroney Memorial Fund" in care of Mary Maroney Corman, 2222 Budd Terrace, Schenectady, NY 12309. This fund will be used to provide financial support for the elementary school associated with the Parish of Our Lady of Mercy in Kloof, South Africa, where Father Al Ellis is now located. For many years, "Father Al" was Nonie's pastor and friend at St. Augustine's Church and supporting his work was always very important to her.
Gerry C. Morrison
WESTBROOK, Maine | Gerry C. Morrison died in her home on Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007.
She was born in Manchester, N.H., a daughter of Edmund and Alice Primeaux Caron.
Gerry moved to Boston where she served as an airline stewardess for Northeast Airlines until she married in 1954.
After raising her two daughters in Andover, she proudly returned to her beloved New Hampshire where she lived her retirement years in North Conway, N.H. She was an avid New England sports fan who rarely missed a televised Red Sox or Patriots game.
Surviving are her husband, Ralph A. Morrison of Westbrook, Maine; and two daughters, Elise Morrison-Peters of Westbrook, Maine, Marcy Morrison-McCann of Hypoluxo, Fla.
ARRANGEMENTS: Graveside services will be held in the spring. Donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation: Maine Regional Office, 201 Main St. Suite #6, Westbrook, ME 04092. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home, Casco.
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Charles G. Kalogeris, 89
METHUEN — Charles G. Kalogeris, beloved husband of Harriet (Kalogeropoulos) Kalogeris and a resident of Methuen, died on Saturday morning, Aug. 28, 2010. He was 89-years-old.
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Born in Akovos, Greece, on Jan. 30, 1921, he was the beloved son of the late George J. and Irene (Pappadopoulos) Kalogeropoulos. Charles moved to the United States at age 10 and owned and operated a Grocery Store in Winthrop for many years with his brothers Peter and Arthur, prior to his retirement. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. -
Vincent Suozzo, 76
Vincent Suozzo, 76, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010.
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William D. Lilly, 78
ANDOVER — William D. Lilly, 78, of Andover, passed away Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010.
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Born in Charleston, W.Va., in April 1932, Dr. Lilly resided in Andover since 1971 with his loving wife of nearly 54 years, JoAnne. He was the devoted and loving father of Kimberly Curry of Hillsboro, Ore. and Susan Lilly of Watertown. He is also survived by his beloved grandsons, Oak and Wyatt; elder brother, James and his wife Sue of Milton, W.Va.; brother-in-law, Richard Mullins and his wife JoAnn of Salem, Va.; and five nieces and nephews. -
Andre A. Croteau, 88
ANDOVER — Andre A. Croteau, a resident of Andover for 51 years, formerly of Gardner, died at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, Aug. 20, 2010. He was 88 years old.
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Born in Gardner on Nov. 30, 1921, he was the beloved son of the late Desire and Lea (Belanger) Croteau. Andre was a graduate of Holy Rosary School, Gardner High School, and Fitchburg State College and was a World War II Army veteran, entering the service at Ft. Devens on Aug. 12, 1942 and receiving his honorable discharge from Ft. Jackson, South Carolina on Oct. 5, 1945. While in the military, Mr. Croteau attained the rank of Tech 4 and was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with five Bronze Stars, the Good Conduct Medal and a Certificate of Merit. -
Elsie E. Faris Mansor, 84
METHUEN — Elsie E. (Ead) Faris Mansor, 84, of Methuen, entered into eternal life, Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at her home, surrounded by her loving and devoted children.
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The daughter of the late Kalil and Mary (Ziady) Ead, Elsie was born in Lawrence on Aug. 10, 1926. She attended Lawrence schools and was a graduate of Lawrence High School. She attended the McIntosh School of Business. She was employed as a secretary for Supreme Cleaners and during World War II, as a secretary at Fort Devens. After her marriage, she was a homemaker, raising her family, and was co-owner of Everybody's Market in Lawrence and Moray's Bakery in Salem, N.H. She was also one of the preparers of Arabic Food at the former Bishop's Restaurant in Lawrence. She was a very devout and active member of St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church in Lawrence. She was a member and past president of St. Anthony's Sodality, member and past vice-president of the daughters of St. Anthony, and a member and past president of St. Basil's Ladies Guild. She was a very active member of the former St. Laurence O'Toole School P.T.A. She was asked to co-chair, with her late husband, George Faris, the first annual Mahrajan, 39 years ago at St. Anthony's Church in Lawrence. She received the Silver Massabki Award from the Eparchy of St. Maron in 1998. She was a longtime volunteer at Caritas Holy Family Hospital. -
Joseph H. Bernard, 81
ANDOVER — Joseph Hervey Bernard, a lifelong resident of Andover and beloved husband of 52 years of the late Janice A. (Downey) Bernard, died at the Lawrence General Hospital on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010. He was 81-years-old.
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Josephine A. Kiezulas, 93
LAWRENCE — Josephine A. Kiezulas, 93, of Lawrence, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at Caritas Holy Family Hospital in Methuen.
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The daughter of the late Charles and Anna (Garsechka) Kiezulas, Josephine was born in Lawrence on Aug. 13, 1917. She was educated in Lawrence schools and was a graduate of Lawrence High School, Class of 1935. She was a graduate of the Lawrence General Hospital School of Nursing. She received her Registered Nurse's certification from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -
Pauline S. Potvin, 92
LAWRENCE — Mrs. Pauline S. (Gauthier) Potvin, 92, of Lawrence, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing Home in Lawrence.
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She was born on April 18, 1918 in Prince Edward Island, Canada to the late John and Philomene (Arsenault) Gauthier. -
Stephen F. D'Urso, 7
ANDOVER — Stephen F. D'Urso, 76, of Andover, died on Monday, Aug. 23, 2010, after a short illness, with his beloved family by his side. He was the son of the late Frederick Stephen D'Urso and Emma (Borrelli) D'Urso.
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Viola J. McMahon, 98
NORTH ANDOVER — Mrs. Viola J. "Vi" (Biggar) McMahon, 98, of North Andover, formerly a longtime Wilmington resident, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2010.
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Viola was born on March 6, 1912, in Haverhill, the cherished daughter of the late Paul and Hedwig (Hofmann) Biggar. Vi, grew up in the Ballardvale section of Andover and was a graduate of the Punchard High School in Andover. Viola continued her education at the Burdett Secretarial School in Boston. Viola was a secretary at an Insurance Company in Boston for several years before she met and married Bernard P. McMahon on October 12, 1939. Viola and Barney made their home in Wilmington, where they also raised their two sons, Peter and Brian. - Thursday, August 19, 2010
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Adeline L. Gallant
WINDHAM, N.H. — Adeline L. (Parolisi) (Bolcavitch) Gallant, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010 at Parkland Medical Center, after being stricken suddenly at home.
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Adeline was born in Lawrence, the daughter of Cosimo and Assunta (Pompei) Parolisi. She was a graduate of Lawrence High School and also attended Merrimack College. -
C. Joseph Sansone, 88
NORTH ANDOVER — C. Joseph Sansone of North Andover, formerly of Boxford, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at the age of 88.
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Joe was born and raised in Detroit, and was a journeyman tool and die maker in the automobile industry before joining the Army Air Forces in World War II, serving as a 2nd Lieutenant as a navigator and aerial weather observer. He later graduated from the University of Detroit with a degree in mechanical engineering, and worked for many years in the aerospace industry and other technical fields. His career ranged from the introduction of fiberglass fuels tanks for jet fighters during the Korean War, to participating in the development of the original stealth aircraft, the F-117 Nighthawk. -
Dorothy A. Bishop
NORTH ANDOVER — Dorothy Ann (Dot) (Hurrell) Bishop passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Joseph F. Bishop, with whom she celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 22.
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James C. Keck
ANDOVER — James C. Keck, of Andover, Monday, Aug. 9, 2010. Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering at MIT.
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He is survived by his wife, Margaret Ramsey Keck; his son, Robert Keck of Rochester, N.Y.; his daughter, Patricia Keck of Andover; and his brother, Charles Keck of Andover, Vt. -
Leo Hennessy Jr., 77
ANDOVER — Leo Hennessy Jr., 77, of Andover, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010 at Sutton Hill Nursing Center in North Andover.
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Leo was born in Providence, R.I., on Jan. 23, 1933 to the late Leo and Gertrude (Clements) Hennessy Sr. -
Michael J. Iannazzi, 90
ANDOVER — Michael J. Iannazzi, 90, of Andover, passed away on Monday, Aug. 9, 2010 at the Mary Immaculate Nursing and Restorative Center in Lawrence.
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Olga W. Smith, 72
JUPITER ISLAND, Fla. — Olga W. (Willcox) Smith, 72, living in Jupiter Island, Fla. , died Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010.
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Stephen R. Landwehr, 61
ANDOVER — Stephen R. Landwehr, 61, of Andover, formerly of Hamilton for 30 years, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010 at home, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
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Therese M. Ouellette, 82
BAREFOOT BAY, Fla. — Therese M. (Kenney) Ouellette, 82, died peacefully Sunday, Aug. 8, 2010 at the Prescott House in North Andover surrounded by her loving family.
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Born on Nov. 30, 1927 in North Andover, Therese Marie was the daughter of Peter and Mary (McDonnell ) Kenney. -
Thomas F. Beggan
WINDHAM, N.H. — Mr. Thomas F. Beggan, a resident of Windham, N.H., formerly of Andover, and beloved husband of Peggy (Mullin) Beggan.
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Born in Boston on May 1, 1940, Tom was the beloved son of the late T.F. and Ethel Beggan. After being raised in Dorchester, he graduated from Boston College in 1962. Following graduation, Mr. Beggan joined the Navy and was on active duty from 1962 to 1966. He remained in the reserves until 1978 retiring as a Lieutenent Commander. He worked for the Gillette Company as a Division Manager of Production and retired in 2000 after 34 years.
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Charles G. Kalogeris, 89
