The Daily News of Newburyport

Marcella Boyd

1937 - 2025

Rowley - Marcella A. Boyd (Shumway) passed away peacefully January 30, 2025, at AdviniaCare Country Center in Newburyport, MA.
Born to Allen L Shumway Sr. and Marietta (King) Shumway of Deerfield, she earned a BA in sociology at U. Mass Amherst. She is preceded in death by husband Hazen C Boyd Jr., and survived by...

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Joan Brooks

1946 - 2025

Newburyport - Joan P. (Turner) Brooks passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79.
Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Raymond Brooks. She is survived by her sons, Garrett Poulin of Newburyport, MA, and Aaron Poulin and his wife Pam of Methuen, MA....

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Nicholas Costello

1935 - 2025

Amesbury - Nicholas J. Costello, Papa to his family and Nick to his friends, age 89 of Amesbury, died peacefully Monday evening, March 17, 2025, at his home, in the comforting presence of his loving family.
Born in Albany, NY, on August 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Nicholas Costello and Mary Clarke Costello....

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Frank Fiorella

1934 - 2025

Amesbury - Frank Joseph Fiorella, 90, of Amesbury, MA, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving pets and family. Frank's legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the kindness he shared, and the love he gave so freely.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, Frank proudly served in the U.S....

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John Gallant, Sr.

1937 - 2025

Newbury - John Alex Gallant Sr., 87, of Newbury, MA, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on September 10, 1937, in Ipswich, MA to Albany and Hilda (Saunders) Gallant.
From a young age, John exemplified a strong work ethic, working at various local...

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Edward Kelleher

1942 - 2025

Newburyport - Edward Kelleher, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 after a brief illness in Portsmouth New Hampshire.
He was born in Newburyport MA to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Royan) Kelleher. Eddie grew up with six brothers, Bob, and late brothers, Bill, Joe, Jerry, Dick and Jake.
In addition to his...

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Lucille Mitchell

1934 - 2025

Newburyport - Lucille Lena Mitchell was born in Amesbury on April 19, 1934 and passed away on March 14, 2025 at the age of 90 years old.
Lucille was born and raised in Amesbury. She graduated from Amesbury High School with the class of 1952. During her time in highschool, she enjoyed showing her school spirit as a...

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Gordon Wills

1946 - 2025

Amesbury - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon A. Wills, lifelong Amesbury resident, passed on March 10, 2025, after a period of declining health.
Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home,...

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