Roger Priest Fuller passed away on April 5, 2024.  Roger was the son of Bradley and Marjorie (Colby) Fuller, born in Newburyport, MA on April 24, 1945, and was a lifelong Newburyport resident. Roger lived a full life, with a fun-loving personality, and was a friend, mentor, and coach to many.  Roger was a lover of sports, and was an avid player of baseball, basketball, tennis, and golf.  He was a fixture on the local tennis scene for many years, captaining a highly...

John “Marty” Martin Doggett, Jr. passed away on March 11, 2024, at Boston Medical Center, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with amyloidosis. He was 72. Marty was born on December 26, 1951, to Jack and Annabelle Doggett in Little Rock, AR, where Jack was on assignment with the FBI. Marty spent his childhood in North Plainfield, NJ, with his four younger siblings, Mary Anne, Eileen, Joseph, and Stephen. A 1969 graduate of North Plainfield High School, Marty was a...

Lillian Constance (Fontaine) Duncan, 76, passed away unexpectedly on April 23, 2024 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA, while surrounded by her loving family. Born in Salem, MA on October 24, 1947, she was the daughter of loving parents Laurent (Pete) and Mary (Reale) Fontaine. She graduated from Bishop Fenwick High School in 1965 and then from Salem Commercial Business School. It was at Salem Commercial where she met the love of her life Richard Duncan. They married in 1968 and spent...

Joan Marie Malone (Recinito), age 81 of Salisbury, MA, passed away on April 22, 2024 surrounded by family after a period of declining health. Born in Boston, MA on January 3, 1943, Joan was the daughter of the late Sermonie (Sam) and Mary Recinito (Farrell). She lived most of her life in Massachusetts, including in Somerville, Bridgewater, Burlington, and Reading, and once retired, she enjoyed spending the winters in Nalcrest, Florida. Joan was the beloved wife of over 57 years and friend...

It is with deep sorrow that we mark the passing of our beloved Ann Welch. She died peacefully on April 7, 2024 with family by her side after complications from cancer surgery. Ann was born to Antonia “Alice” (Lachowicz) Fletcher and William Fletcher on June 25, 1951 in Newburyport, MA. She resided in Joppa for her entire life. She graduated with honors from Newburyport High School in 1969. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in French from Salem State University, and Masters...

Kevin James McGrath, 57, passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2024, at his home. He lived each day to its fullest and touched the lives of many with his vibrant spirit and unwavering kindness and generosity. Born and raised in Foxboro, Massachusetts, Kevin shared his childhood adventures with his brothers Joe, Bob, and Justin, and forging lifelong friendships that endured through the years. Known affectionately as "Eagle" by his closest friends, Kevin's youthful days were...

Joyce (Buckley) Sowder, died Saturday evening April 20, 2024 at Advinacare in Newburyport, MA. She was born in Newburyport on October 20, 1936 to the late Timothy and Nellie “Pink” (Dow) Buckley. Raised and educated in Newburyport she attended Newburyport High School before marrying her former husband Charles Sowder, Sr. Joyce was employed by various local shoe shops, followed by Sylvania, and Bailey’s Corporation as a laborer. She was then employed by Salter...

Irene (Chaisson) Crisham passed away on April 23, 2024, at the age of 88. Irene was born to Arthur and Irene (Froton) Chaisson on January 30, 1936, in Newburyport, MA. She grew up in a large loving family, and her vibrant spirit was evident from an early age. Among her many interests she enjoyed searching for antiques with her best friend June, with whom she opened a small antique store in Newburyport. In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, knitting, spending time at the beach, and...

Beverly Lynch Stehlin, 85, unexpectedly passed away at home on March 29, 2024. She was married to the love of her life Jim for almost 63 years, she missed him every single day since his passing in April, 2023. Bev’s family is comforted knowing she and Jim are together again.  Bev was born in Waterbury, CT on June 9, 1938. She attended Endicott College in Beverly, MA and graduated in 1954. She was proud of her long career as a medical technologist at Anna Jaques Hospital. Bev was...

Joan Veronica (Goucher) Caswell, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2024. She was born in Newburyport on July 12, 1939 and was a lifelong resident. She attended the Immaculate Conception School and worked several manufacturing jobs throughout her life until she got a job in housekeeping at Anna Jacques hospital, working there for many years before retiring. After her retirement, she continued working part time for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Ipswich as a...