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01/29/2026

Frances M. Soucie

Frances M. (Price) Soucie, age 92, longtime resident of Amesbury, passed peacefully at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, on January 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Albert P. Soucie, Jr., who passed on January 27, 2016.

Born in Amesbury, June 25, 1933, she was the only child of the late George and Mildred E. (Wadleigh) Eaton and was a graduate of Amesbury High School, Class of 1951. She had worked at Henschel’s in Newburyport as an expeditor regarding the design and manufacture of Naval Systems.

She leaves behind her son, Ronald A. Soucie and his companion Ruth of Hampton, NH; her daughter, Tina Murphy and longtime companion Richard of Seabrook, NH; her step-daughter, Bonnie Ellis and her late husband, Frank, of Salisbury; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by her daughter, Cheryl Webb.

A Graveside Service for Family and Friends will be held at Union Cemetery, Amesbury, MA, on Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11 A.M., where Frances will be laid to eternal rest next to her husband, Albert.

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01/27/2026

Paul V. Specht

Paul V. Specht, age 83, of Hampton, NH, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by family. He was the loving husband of Kathleen (Burns) Specht, and they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage.

Paul was born on October 17, 1942, in Lynn, MA, the son of the late William M. and Olive (Weddleton) Specht. He graduated from Saugus High School in 1960 and earned his Bachelor’s Degree through the General Electric Apprentice Program at Tufts University in 1967. For 38 years, he worked as a mechanical engineer in GE’s Jet Engines Division. After retirement, he and Kathleen enjoyed spending their winters in Alligator Park in Punta Gorda, Florida, where they made many treasured friendships.

Paul was ordained a Catholic Deacon in 1994 and served at St. Patrick’s Church in Lawrence and later at St. André Bessette Parish in Amesbury and Salisbury. Many will remember his calm voice, warm smile, and simple presence.

At home, Paul loved figuring out how things worked, fixing anything that needed attention, and helping others. He also enjoyed time on the golf course and treasured many moments with his family. His quiet strength, humor, and devotion will be deeply missed.

Paul is survived by his wife, Kathleen; his children, Nancy Moncada and her spouse, Deborah Hanson of Haverhill, MA; Paul Specht and his spouse, Eric Wirth of Easthampton, MA; and Diane Grove and her spouse, Matthew Grove of Tewksbury, MA; and his grandchildren, Sabrina, Mario, Lucas, Alex, Skyler, Caroline, and Christian. He also leaves his brother, Robert Specht, along with extended family and many dear friends.

He was predeceased by his son, Matthew Specht, in 2024; his brother, Carl Specht, and Carl’s wife, Edna; and his sister-in-law, Aletha Specht.

Visiting hours will be held at St. Joseph Church of St. André Bessette Parish, 2 School Street, Amesbury, MA, on February 4th from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will follow on February 5th at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s memory to St. Vincent de Paul of Hampton or Amesbury. Arrangements were made by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Ames bury, MA 01913.

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01/25/2026

Lori P. Jayne

Lori (Petrush) Jayne, age 61, of Merrimac, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. She was the beloved wife of Matthew W. Jayne, who was her constant soulmate.

Born in Troy, New York on September 23,1964, she was the daughter of Edward and Barbara (Bocketti) Petrush. After graduating from High School, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and for many years was a Health Information Management Director at Maine Health.

Her life was filled with countless memories that will continue to warm the hearts of those she loved so dearly, her husband, Matthew Jayne; beloved daughters Elisabeth Jayne and Erin Jayne; her brother, Edward Petrush and wife Jessica; her sister, Kari Benway and husband Jeff, along with extended family and many friends from near and far.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making donations in memory of Lori P. Jayne to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. James Cleary’s Research Fund, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02884-9168. Arrangements were made by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA 01860.

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01/22/2026

Roger R. Duford

Roger came home from the Anna Jaques Hospital in a shoebox, 88 years ago on October 12,1937, which was the first Columbus Day holiday ever celebrated! As a child he spoke French fluently.

After graduating from Newburyport High School, he attended the University of New Hampshire. He was a member of the Phi Mu Delta fraternity. His paying job at the fraternity house was ironing the brother’s khakis. The crease was perfection!

Roger majored in Economics, minored in Art History. While at UNH he was elected Mayor of Durham for a day, after he and his team constructed floats and ran a winning campaign, which, at the finale, he came swinging onto a packed auditorium stage, on a rope in a cave man costume.

Roger brought his dog, Buffer, to college with him. Buffer was a very smart dog. He especially loved to ride on the back of Rog’s motorcycle. He was appointed the fraternity mascot. Roger trained him to wait for the first fraternity brother to go out the door in the morning and stay by their side through all of their classes.

Roger attended ROTC while at UNH. He became a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army. His position was artillery, forward observer.

Roger had various careers. He worked at Western Electric, in North Andover, where they made him an official Industrial Engineer. He also worked at Gould/Shawmut as a marketing engineer and was head of manufacturing.

He loved motorcycles. He had a Triumph, a Harley and a BSA Spitfire Scrambler, on which he and Leo Rocco would zoom to work in white shirts with ties blowing in the wind, while Leo held on for dear life, sitting on a single person passenger seat.

Roger’s true love was running. Five K’s and marathons were his thing. He proudly finished the Marine Corp Marathon in Washington DC, after partying away the night before with his brothers, Ron and Jerry.

Roger loved jazz and was a self-taught jazz pianist. He also loved to build and renovate his houses on the river in Amesbury.

Roger was one of the original founders of the Winner’s Circle. Along with his 2 brothers they built a business around the original family house. As the business grew, Roger became an integral part of it. Today, as it stands, the ‘Circle’ is 50+ years old. Roger was also part owner of Salisbury Auto Mall, which he helped construct with his own 2 hands.

He loved the beach, Marco Island, and his many animals from his pet skunk to his pet squirrels to his homing pigeons and a multitude of dogs.

He was a father figure to a few young men...Steve, John, Jeff and Phil. He was a mentor to others...Joe and Steve.

He wasn’t a great golfer but proudly/luckily got a hole in one at the Apple Hill golf course.

Roger built his dream house on Point Shore in Amesbury 17 years ago. He loved the Merrimack River, and this was his perfect retirement home. He had it built expressly as a party house. He and Duffy (whom he met in NYC) had endless cocktail parties, dinner parties, you name it, all with his dear friends who were always there to support him.

Although he had a major stroke 34 years ago, he never let that deter him from what he strived to do. With years of PT, he learned to walk again. Years of Speech Therapy, learned to talk again. And through all of this, his wonderful physician, Dr. Stephen Schissel, cared for him with great compassion, for which we will be forever grateful.

Roger passed away after having a simple, routine procedure at the Anna Jaques Hospital that went wrong. Sadly, he did not survive. He never wanted to be in a nursing home, and we were able to keep him here in his beautiful house near the river.

He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Duffy; his son, Scot; his son, Shaun and his wife Kimberly; his former daughter-in-law, Tracy Duford; his grandchildren Kylie and her husband Kendrick, Sage, Jeremy, Madison and Peter Roger; his great grandbabies Parker and Summer. He also leaves his brother Ron and wife, Hattie and his brother Jerry and wife, Rudy; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his daughter, Kim.

Roger always said he had a wonderful life, and he certainly did! Rest in peace, Rog...you deserve it.

The Duford family will have a private Graveside Service this coming Spring, where he will be laid to eternal rest beside his daughter, Kim. Arrangements were made by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913.

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01/18/2026

Jennifer J. Wellman

Jennifer Hall Johnson Wellman, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2026, at home.

She was born on November 22, 1947, in Amesbury, MA, to Leonard Ware Johnson and Helen Bailey Johnson.

Jennifer grew up in Amesbury with a deep love for her hometown and the Merrimack River that flows through it. She was especially proud to be a twin, sharing a lifelong bond with her twin brother. A graduate of Amesbury High School, she was a cheerleader who also played field hockey and enjoyed snow skiing. She graduated from Endicott Junior College in 1968 with an Associate’s Degree in Art.

Jennifer had a recognizable laugh that could brighten any room. She found joy in the beauty of snowflakes, the good luck of ladybugs, and celebrating birthdays with enthusiasm. Her love of life’s small pleasures reminded those around her to appreciate the moments that bring happiness.

Jennifer is survived by her daughters, Lydia Neher (Eric Neher) and Heather Wellman (Ryan LaVangie); her grandchildren, Claire Neher and Emilie Neher; her twin brother, Leonard Johnson, Jr. (Christine M. Johnson); and her sister, Pamela Fenner. She was predeceased by her sister, Penelope Johnson.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, February 20, 2026, at First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA, at 11:00 a.m., with light refreshments to follow in the Parish Hall.

The family welcomes flowers for the service (Paul C. Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Ave, Amesbury, MA 01913) or donations in Jennifer's memory to the Epilepsy Foundation, 175 Cabot Street, Ste 301, Lowell, MA 01854.

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01/14/2026

Kevin T. Morgan

Our world has such a tremendous void today without Kevin T. Morgan. Kevin, 48, of Amesbury, Massachusetts, passed away on Christmas after a courageous 5 year battle with Stage IV kidney cancer.

Kevin was born in July 1977 and raised in Leadville, Colorado. He later attended high school in Elko, Nevada. Upon graduating, he answered the call to serve his country and joined the U.S. Coast Guard, beginning a career defined by dedication, leadership and service to others.

While stationed at his first duty station aboard the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Woodrush in Sitka, Alaska, Kevin met the love of his life, Amelia (Mia) Matteson. Their meeting marked the beginning of a lifelong partnership rooted in love, loyalty and unwavering support. They married in August 2004. Together they built a family, welcoming daughters Avila in 2011 and Cambria in 2013, who were the light of Kevin’s world and his greatest source of pride and joy. He loved watching Cambria play soccer, cheering Avila on as she explored her passion for cooking and baking, and supporting both girls as they competed in dance competitions. Kevin was, in every sense of the phrase, a true “girl dad.”

Kevin proudly served more than 25 years in the U.S. Coast Guard before retiring as a Chief Warrant Officer 4 due to his illness. Kevin’s career as a Boatswain’s Mate took him up and down the California coast from U.S. Coast Guard Station Noyo River, Fort Bragg, CA; U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Aspen, San Francisco, CA; U.S. Coast Guard Station Golden Gate, Sausalito, CA; to U.S. Coast Guard Station Morro Bay, Morro Bay, CA. During that time, Kevin advanced quickly to Senior Chief and took his first Officer-in-Charge position. Demonstrating superior knowledge, judgment, and lifeboat handling in heavy weather and surf, Kevin earned the Coast Guard’s highest small-boat operational qualification, achieving designation as Surfman #360. Upon receiving his promotion to Chief Warrant Officer, he transferred with his family to U.S. Coast Guard District 7’s Enforcement Division, Miami, FL, and District 7 Tactical Law Enforcement Team, Opa Locka, FL, where he served as a leader in a highly trained unit for high-risk maritime law enforcement, counter-drug, and interdiction missions. During this time, he deployed to Greece to support the Hellenic Coast Guard during the Mediterranean mass migration response. Finally, Kevin and his family relocated to the northeast, where he served as Commanding Officer of U.S. Coast Guard Station Gloucester, MA, and finished his career at U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England, South Portland, ME. Throughout his career, Kevin was recognized for exemplary service, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal, multiple Coast Guard Commendation Medals, the Coast Guard Commandant’s Letter of Commendation, and Presidential Unit Citations.

He carried the values of duty, integrity, and commitment into every aspect of his life. Throughout his illness, he faced each day with Herculean strength, determination, and grace willing himself to stay for as long as he could for Mia and his girls, who meant everything to him and remained his greatest source of purpose.

Those who knew Kevin would say there was no one who lived fuller, loved more fiercely, gave more of himself, or made people laugh harder. He was truly one of a kind. Known for his quick wit, keeping it real, and steady presence, he was someone people could always rely on. He loved golf, was a devoted fan of the Miami Dolphins, and found deep satisfaction in his various woodworking projects. He also enjoyed traveling and wished for his daughters to experience the world. They went on as many adventures as possible the last few years building memories to last a lifetime.

Kevin leaves behind a legacy of love, honor, humor and deep devotion to family. He will be missed immeasurably by Mia, Avila and Cambria; his family; and all who had the privilege of knowing him. Though his absence leaves a deep and lasting void, his memory will live on in the many lives he touched.

Kevin wished to be cremated. No services are planned at this time. A GoFundMe has been set up in support of his family.

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01/13/2026

Louis J. Andriotakis

Newburyport - Louis James Andriotakis, age 89, a life-long resident of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at home on Friday morning, January 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A dedicated pillar of the community, humble yet well respected owner of Daniel L. Lynch Pharmacy for over 60 years, Louis will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Born at Anna Jaques Hospital on August 18, 1936, he was the 7th of 8 children, born to the late James T. and Stella (Ladas) Andriotakis. At the young age of 14, Louis started working for Mr. Daniel Lynch, leading him to his passion of caring for others, which he did up until the day he died. Louis was a 1954 graduate of Newburyport High School and earned his pharmacy degree from New England College of Pharmacy. His passion for being an entrepreneur was realized when the opportunity to purchase Daniel L. Lynch Pharmacy came about, which was a significant milestone in his life. Louis proudly served the city of Newburyport and neighboring communities, along with his loving wife Stella, offering not just medications, but a friendly smile, sage advice and often a dose of humor to generations of customers.

Beyond his professional life, Louis was a longtime Rotarian in Newburyport, a corporator of the Institution for Savings, and a member of St. John's Lodge, A.F. & A.M. In addition, Louis was a proud member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, where he served on the church council. He was a quiet man who demonstrated through his actions an unconditional commitment to his faith in our lord.

Louis was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather. He was predeceased by his siblings: John, Theodore, and Charlie Andriotakis, Catherine Hamilton, Mary Scribner, Patricia Peabody, and Evelyn Amato.

In addition to his beloved wife and best friend, Stella (Demetroulis) Andriotakis, he is survived by his daughter, Maria (Andriotakis) Connor and husband, Kevin of Newburyport, and his son James Andriotakis and his wife Lisa of Boxford. Louis is also survived by his greatest pride and joy, his 6 grandchildren: Elias, Christopher and Demetri Connor and Nicholas, Gregory and Sara Andriotakis. Louis also leaves behind several dear nieces and nephews, extended family, and countless friends throughout his life.

The family expresses their sincere gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time. Above all, Louis was a true gentleman, who left an enduring mark on his family and the city of Newburyport.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street, Newburyport, followed by a Graveside Service at Oak Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in memory of Louis J. Andriotakis to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.

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01/10/2026

Stephen D. Fyfe

Stephen Douglas Fyfe, age 73, of Haverhill, passed at Lahey Hospital, Burlington on Wednesday evening, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of 40 years of Linda M. Fyfe, his soul mate and best friend over all these years.

Born in Amesbury, MA on March 1, 1952, he was the son of the late John J. Fyfe Jr. and Nancy (Clark) Fyfe and had attended Newburyport High School.

Steve was an accomplished mechanic and had worked many years in an Auto Body shop providing exceptional service above and beyond. Steve was very passionate about his motorcycles and his 1938 Ford Coupe and attended many car shows over the years. He had a love for seasonal camping and some of his favorite destinations were Old Orchard Beach and Freeport Maine. He also enjoyed weekly trips to Hampton Beach during the summer.

Steve would go above and beyond to help anyone in need including neighbors, close friends and strangers. He always made everyone laugh and was the life of the party and would often like to play jokes on people. He will be greatly missed by all.

His life was filled with countless memories that will continue to warm the hearts of those he loved so dearly, his wife, Linda; sons, Stephen D. Fyfe, Jr., and Michael Bailey and wife Keri; his brothers, Daniel P***n, Richard P***n and wife Cathy; his sister, Barbara Bailey, along with several nieces and nephews, extended family and many dear friends from near and far. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Shawn Garwich; his brothers, Peter Fyfe, Leonard P***n, David P***n and his wife Pauly, and his sister-in-law, Ann P***n. His love for them will never die.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913, immediately followed by a Funeral Service at 5 P.M. A Graveside Service for Steve will be held sometime this Spring, where he will be laid to eternal rest at Locust Grove Cemetery in Merrimac.

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01/06/2026

Ronald "Pete" Labrecque

Ronald “Pete” Labrecque, 84 of Newburyport, MA and Greenville, ME passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. He was born on June 26, 1941, in Lawrence, MA, and was the son of the late Juliette E. (St. Cyr) Labrecque and Arthur J. Labrecque. He grew up in South Lawrence, one of 12 children, and graduated from Lawrence High School in 1960. He married Carol (McMurrer) Labrecque in 1962, built a home in West Newbury, MA and raised three boys.

Pete was a proud member of IBEW Local 103 Boston and spent his career as a Master Electrician and Foreman for Manzi Electric, ultimately retiring from Penny Electric in 2000 after 35 years in the trade.

In 1982 he married Elizabeth “Betty” (Savage) Labrecque, and they spent 42 years as soul mates and best friends enjoying travel, the outdoors and time together.

His love of the outdoors lured him to Maine where his electrical buddies held their annual deer hunting trips. Eventually he and Betty built their home on Moosehead Lake in Greenville, ME, turning a small camp, they acquired in 1982 into a beautiful retirement home. Here countless memories with family and friends were born along with the cherished summer vacations spent with his three grandchildren.

His greatest joy was helping others, providing guidance and ensuring everything was running smoothly, as it should be. He loved being around people and was the go-to for many, the trusted advisor and loyal friend always willing to assist. He was humble, caring and immensely proud of his family and was fulfilled seeing his grandchildren thrive.

Pete is survived by his wife Elizabeth, his son Kenneth and his wife Monique, his son Peter and his wife Michelle, three stepsons; Robert, Thomas and James Savage, his three sisters Claire Blackwell, Frances Hastings and Jacqueline Fredette, his brother Paul Labrecque along with his beloved grandchildren; Zachary, Cameron and Alexandra Labrecque.

Pete was predeceased by his oldest son, Michael Labrecque, his sisters Loretta, Madeline, Georgette, Pauline, Marcelle and brothers Norman and Lionel.

Visitation will be held on Thursday January 8th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Elliott , Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. A funeral service for friends and family will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 9th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Ronald Labrecque to support the Cardiovascular Center at Brigham and Women’s, Development Office, 263 Huntington Avenue, #318, Boston, MA 02115.

01/06/2026

Larry W. Wheeler

Larry Wayne Wheeler of Amesbury, MA, passed away on Friday, December 26th at Lahey Hospital Medical Center in Burlington, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 16,1949 to the late Raymond A. Wheeler and the late Yolande G. (Breton) Wheeler in Rochester, New Hampshire. Growing up in Billerica, MA, Larry went on to join the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. During this time he married his first wife, Ruth Leslie, and welcomed daughter Beth J., son Larry W. Jr, daughter Dawn M. and son Kevin M. into his life.

Larry later married his wife Helen (Morris) and welcomed sons Nicholas E. and Kristopher J. Wheeler. Larry and Helen were happily married for over 41 years prior to his passing.

Larry’s life was blessed with many children who all were the light of his life. He loved them all so much and was infinitely proud of their respective characters, talents, and accomplishments. Larry was a devoted husband and loving father; he was fun, supportive, and imaginative. Whether it was fishing, working on cars, making Halloween props, furniture or woodworking projects with the kids. He left countless indelible memories for the family to cherish.

Larry and Helen moved to Amesbury in early 2009 and had lived here for nearly seventeen years. Prior to moving to Amesbury, Larry and his family had lived in Pepperell, MA for roughly a decade after moving from Billerica.

Following his retirement, Larry was very active with the local Senior Centers of Amesbury, Newburyport, Salisbury, Merrimac and Haverhill.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, as well as a brother, Danny Hildreth, a sister, Janet (Hildreth) Kaufman, his first wife, Ruth (Leslie) Callahan, his daughter Dawn Marie Wheeler and his eldest son Larry Wheeler Jr.

In addition to his wife Helen, Larry is survived by his son Kevin Wheeler ofPelham, NH, his daughter Beth Callahan (and husband David Suprenant) of Hudson, NH, son Nicholas Wheeler (and wife Denise) of Amesbury, MA, and son Kristopher Wheeler (and partner Chrissy Sheehy) of Seabrook, NH. Larry is also survived by his sisters Brenda Langis of Dover, NH and Debra Wheeler of Salisbury, MA, as well as grandchildren Kayla (Surprenant) Gleason of Bradford, NH and Alexander Wheeler of Nashua, NH, his great-grandchildren Thomas, Paisley and Zachary Gleason of Bradford, NH and many, many additional cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A Celebration of Larry’s Life will be held on Sunday, January 11th, 2026 at the Social Hall at Union Congregational, 350 Main Street, Amesbury, MA. Weather permitting, Military Honors will be observed at 1pm sharp across the street at Alliance Park, with a gathering of Friends and Family to immediately follow from 1-4pm.

In lieu of flowers, Larry’s family requests that well wishers consider making a donation in his Memory to the Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging (c/o FCOA - 68 Elm Street, Amesbury, MA 01913.

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01/03/2026

Carol A. George

Carol Ann (Fowler) George, age 73, of Salisbury, MA, died December 31, 2025, at home. She was predeceased by her devoted husband, Charles Arthur George, Jr. and her son Charles A. George, III.

Born in Newburyport, MA on April 21, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Fowler and the late Lillian (Cashman) Smith.

Carol is survived by her loving daughter, Dawn George Donahue (Sean) of Seabrook, NH; two grandchildren, Aiden Donahue and Casey Donahue both of Seabrook, NH. She was the sister of four brothers, Ronald Fowler, Dean Fowler, Dennis Fowler, and Douglas Fowler and three sisters, Deborah Douglas, Denise Boyd, and Darlene Nicholson. Her cousins Louise Connors and Raylene Lamontagne were more like sisters than cousins, along with extended family and many dear friends.

Calling hours will be held at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport on Wednesday, January 7, 2026 from 4 to 6 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society, 63 Elm Street, Salisbury, MA 01952 or the NH SPCA, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885.

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01/02/2026

Barbara E. Sanborn

Barbara E. (Bridges) Sanborn, age 81, longtime resident of Merrimac, passed peacefully on December 9, 2025 at Port Healthcare and Rehab Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was the devoted wife of Albert D. “Al” Sanborn, who passed on July 16, 2025., and they were each others best friends throughout their lives.

Born in Everett, MA on September 18, 1944, she was one of three children of the late Charles E. Bridges, Jr. and Barbara R. (Walsh) Bridges and Barbara was a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School in West Newbury.

Barbara had worked as a Retail Manager at a local department store for many years.

Her greatest joy came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she loved so dearly and was always ready for adventures.

The family will continue to cherish the wonderful memories that Barbara shared with her entire family as well as her many dear friends. She leaves behind her two sons, Mark Sanborn and Scott Sanborn; her two daughters, Pamela Sanborn and Theresa Hingst and her husband Al; her grandchildren, Brian, Michael, Hayden, Camryn and Christopher; her four great-grandchildren, Logan, Brandon, Mason and newest addition, Hadley; her brother, Bruce Bridges, along with extended family and many friends from near and far. She was predeceased by her parents , Charles and Barbara,; her grandson, Cody, and her brother, Wayne A. Bridges.

It was Barbara’s decision that she will be laid to eternal rest beside her loving husband Al, at Locust Grove Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA.

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