All Obituaries

Joan R. White, 90 of Derry, NH, formerly of Atkinson, NH, passed away on Wednesday March 4, 2026.  Joan was born and educated in Lawrence, MA.    She began her work career at New England Telephone. After raising her children, she later worked for Lawrence General Hospital and Jackson Lumber and Millwork Company.  Joan enjoyed camping, traveling, reading and a good card game in the company of friends. Joan was the daughter of the late Eldon and Rose (McLeod) ...

Thomas Daniel O’Connor - Salem, NH Thomas Daniel O’Connor, 92, of Salem, NH, formerly of Winchester, MA and born in Somerville, MA, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A proud United States Army Veteran and respected contractor, Mr. O’Connor was the founder and owner of O’Connor Brothers, leading the company with integrity and dedication for more than 60 years. He was the devoted husband of 52 years to Susan Jane ...

Ronald A. “Butchie” Perry – Sandown, NH   Ronald A. Perry, affectionately known as “Butchie” by those who knew him best, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Sandown, NH, after a battle with cancer. Born on September 8, 1944, in Cambridge, MA, He grew up to be a man of remarkable character—loving, kind, and intelligent, touching the lives of all who had the pleasure of knowing him.   He was a devoted husband to his wife, Donna (Mallon) Perry, ...

William J. “Billy” Forster, 79, Salem, NH sadly passed away on February 6, 2026 following a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family.  Born in Boston he was the son of William and Gertrude (Doucette) Forster. He attended East Boston High School in 1964 and was then drafted in 1966 into the United States Army where he served in Okinawa. Billy married his wife Paula in 1968 and started a family. He continued his education obtaining an associate’s degree in ...

Thomas “Todd” Sheppard gave up his soul to God on February 5, 2026, after battling complications from pneumonia. Thomas was born at Lynn Union Hospital August 19, 1955, and was named after the doctor who delivered him. He grew up in Wakefield and was a graduate of Wakefield High School class of 1973. He retired from his career as a mail carrier with the US Postal Service and resided in Salem, NH with his wife of 34 years Carol (Doucette) Sheppard. Todd made a promise to his dying ...

William “Bill” Joseph Cyr, 71, of Brentwood, NH  formerly of Sandown, NH and Raymond, NH passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Bill was born on February 18, 1954, to Lucille (Gagnon) and Hugh H. Cyr and was raised and educated in Salem, Massachusetts. Bill continued his education and received his associates degree in HVAC at Manchester Community College. He served in the US Army and the in the Massachusetts National Guard. While most of his ...

David R. Allwood, 81 a resident of Dracut, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 31, 2026 due to complications of COPD. David was born in Charlestown, MA to the late John and Frances Theresa (Cameron) Allwood. Dave grew up in Billerica, MA and was educated in the Billerica School System. He pursued a career in construction, eventually working for the Flatley Roofing Company. He loved his profession, often sharing his wonderful experiences on the roof. Dave was quite the ...

Paul W. Starner, 77, of Salem, NH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 31, 2026, following a long illness. Born in Cambridge, MA, on July 30, 1948, he was the son of the late Evert and Dorothy (Sullivan) Starner. Paul dedicated his professional life to banking, serving as a mortgage officer prior to becoming vice president of the mortgage department at Haverhill Co-Operative bank, where he worked for 20 years. He was an active member of the Haverhill Kiwanis Club. An ...

Frank D. McNeil, Jr a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026 in New Hampshire. He was Born on April 15, 1949 in Haverhill, Massachusetts. Frank was predeceased by his parents Alice and Richard McNeil and his brother Edward McNeil. He was the oldest of 11 children that include Joyce, Thomas, Dennis, Denise, Brian, William, James, Michael, and Robert. His life was a testament to the enduring strength of family and the joy of ...

Jean-Louis Morin, affectionately known as Jean to his friends and family, passed away peacefully at Boston Medical Center, Brighton on January 24, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on July 4, 1948, in the quaint town of Packington, Quebec, Jean was a man whose robust laughter and twinkling eyes were as much a part of him as his love for the great outdoors. Jean was the beloved son of Paul-Eugene Morin and Fernande Caron. His life was a tapestry of close-knit family ties, including his ...