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Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Homes is a reputable and trusted funeral home located at 82 Lynn Street, Peabody, MA, 01960. For years, they have been providing compassionate and professional funeral services to families in the North Shore area. Their commitment to excellence and dedication to helping families say goodbye to their loved ones with dignity and respect has earned them a reputation as one of the top funeral homes in the region.

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The story of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Homes began many years ago, when John J. Conway founded the original Conway Funeral Home in 1926. Over the years, the funeral home underwent several changes, including a merger with Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home in 1994. Today, the funeral home is still family-owned and operated, with a team of experienced and caring professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to the community.

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Isaura Couto - February 06, 1939 - October 14, 2019

Departed: 10/14/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Isaura T. (Rodrigues) Couto, 80, formerly of Peabody, passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning at the Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Manuel P. Couto, with whom she shared 51 years of marriage.

Born in Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, on February 6, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Manuel J. Tavares and Maria da Gloria (Rodrigues) Tavares. She was raised and educated there, prior to emigrating to the United States.

Prior to her retirement, she worked as a machinist for Blayer Industries in Wakefield. She was a devoted parishioner of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Peabody, where she attended mass regularly. Besides being devoted to her faith, she was extremely devoted to her family. She always enjoyed being in the company of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In recent years, she enjoyed coloring to pass the time. She will be loved and missed by all who knew here, and will be always remembered as a outgoing, strong and determined woman, with a sweet personality that grew on anyone she came in contact with.

She is survived by her children, Emanuel T. Couto, Sr. & his wife, Paula, of TX, Claude T. Couto of Lynn, Arthur T. Couto & his fiancé, Gina Brazil of Lynn, and Maria G. Couto-Yeaton & her husband, Scott of Haverhill; MA, 11 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; her siblings, Jose Tavares of Peabody, Armando Tavares of Groveland, and Gabriel Tavares of Canada, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

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Jane Mitchell - October 10, 1929 - September 19, 2019

Departed: 09/19/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Jane S. Mitchell, 89, formerly of Lynn, passed away Wednesday morning at the Brudnick Center in Peabody, following a brief illness. She was the beloved wife of the late John Mitchell.

Jane was born in Lynn, MA on October 10, 1929, daughter of the late Jozef and Sophie (Talaloj) Kalapnski. She was raised and educated in Lynn, a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. She was also a member of the former St. Michael’s Church in Lynn.

She is survived by her children, Deborah McCafferty and her husband, Frank, of Peabody, John Mitchell and his wife Nancy of Salem, and Charles Mitchell and his wife, Lisa, of Indiana, 9 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

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Marjorie Holland - December 12, 1922 - September 06, 2019

Departed: 09/06/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Marjorie E. Holland, 96, formerly of Salem, passed away early Friday morning following a brief illness, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Charles F. Holland.

Marjorie was born in Needham, MA, on December 12, 1922, daughter of the late George and Illah (Henderson) McCulloch.

Prior to retiring at the age of 94, she worked as a Health Information Specialist for Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem, which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was an avid Patriots and Bruins fan. She also enjoyed going to her summer home in Sanbornville, NH, attending lunch dates with her friends, enjoyed dancing, and loved her chocolates, but most importantly she loved being surrounded by her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a truly genuine person, always caring for others. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her children, Peter Holland and his longtime companion, Sheila Winter, of Boxford, Beth Ann Kulas and her husband, Walter, of Georgetown; her grandchildren, Jonathan, Spencer, Sydney, Illah, and Danae. She was predeceased by her 7 siblings.

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Mariyln Crombie - March 10, 1934 - September 06, 2019

Departed: 09/06/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Marilyn “Lyn” M. Crombie, 85, of Saugus, passed away Friday afternoon at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. She was the beloved wife of Robert W. Crombie, with who, she shared 51 ½ years of marriage. She was the mother of Charles “Chuck” E. Crombie and his wife Sandra; grandmother to Max and Mia.

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Marie Supino - October 09, 1936 - August 17, 2019

Departed: 08/17/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Peabody – Marie L. (Guidara) Supino 82, beloved wife of Ronald R. Supino, died Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation Center in Peabody.

Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late William and Concetta (Baudanza) Guidara. She was raised in East Boston and graduated from East Boston High School.

Mrs. Supino had been employed for many years as a cashier at Stop & Shop grocery store in Peabody and then Swampscott until the time of her retirement.

A resident of Peabody for the past sixty years, Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.

In addition to her husband with whom she shared sixty years of marriage, she is survived by her daughter, Jacqui Carnevale and her husband, Joe of Danvers, her son, Ron Supino Jr. and his wife, Susan of Peabody, four grandchildren, Ronald Supino III and his wife, Edith, Brittany Supino and her husband, John, Michael Carnevale and his wife, Adreianna and Matthew Carnevale, four great grandchildren, Scott, Sierra, McKinley and Noelle, two sisters, Jeanette Piccarello and her husband, Freddie of CA and Christine Lauria of FL, two brothers, Paul Guidara and his wife, June of Danvers and Arthur Guidara and his wife, Janice of Revere and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Adeline Porfido.

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Irene Cucchiara - September 06, 1930 - August 08, 2019

Departed: 08/08/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Irene A. (DelMonico) Cucchiara, 88, of Peabody, died peacefully at her residence on August 8, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Gaetano “Guy” Cucchiara. She was born in Lawrence on September 6, 1930, the daughter of the late Amabile and Concetta (Coletta) DelMonico and had resided in Peabody for the past 60 years. She had worked in the Cafeteria Department in the Peabody School System for 20 years prior to her retirement. She had been active parishioner of St Adelaide Church having belonged to the Couples Club, working with the harvest bazaars and working with the crochet group making blankets. She had been a member of the Mahjong club of Stoneham, the Sons of Italy, the Peabody Senior citizens and enjoyed her winters in Port Charlotte, Florida. She was also a member of the Hillview Country Club Women’s Golf League. She is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Joyce Cucchiara Bongiorno and her husband Joseph Bongiorno and Christine Cucchiara all of Peabody, her precious grandchildren, Daniel Donovan of Peabody, Ashley Lawlor and her husband Daniel Lawlor of Milton, MA and Tara Bongiorno Buoncuore and her husband Matthew Buoncuore and a great granddaughter Joanna Buoncuore all of Peabody, a sister, Marion Swidrak of Methuen and many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St. West Peabody. At her request, there are no visiting hours. Burial will be in Puritan Lawn Memorial Park West Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite 102-B, Danvers, MA 01923 in her memory. Assisting the family is the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home of Peabody. For guestbook please visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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Peter Venetsanakos, Sr. - April 03, 1936 - August 07, 2019

Departed: 08/07/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Peter Venetsanakos, Sr., 83, of Danvers, passed away unexpectedly in the early morning hours of August 7, at Brigham and Women Hospital in Boston, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Panagiota (Scangas) Venetsanakos, with whom he shared 56 years of marriage. Peter was born in Plitra, Sparta, Greece, on April 3, 1936, son of the late Nicholas and Kalliope (Skalkos) Venetsanakos. He and his family emigrated to the United States when he was eleven years old Prior to his retirement, Peter worked as a machinist, a job in which he was exceptional at, for Cogent Engineering Inc. He was a member of the St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church community in Peabody. He loved bowling with his brothers and participated in various bowling leagues. Peter was a devoted family man. He was a loving husband, father, Papou and brother, always enjoying the moments spent with family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, especially on bus trips and vacationing on the Cape and New Hampshire. He had a love for boating, starting at a very young age while living on the water in Greece. Peter enjoyed watching western cowboy movies, playing cards, drawing, but most importantly devoting and dedicating his time to his wife and family. His absence will be felt by many, especially those that loved him; however, his spirit, kindness, generosity, compassion and laughter will always be remembered and revered. The way he lived his life will sustain those that loved him. Besides his loving and devoted wife of 56 years, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Callie Kiley & her husband Patrick of Danvers, Nicholas J. Venetsanakos & his wife Carol of Danvers, Katherine Tziachris & her husband Peter of Cumberland, RI, Peter Venetsanakos, Jr. of NH, Joanna Xerras & her husband George of Danvers; his grandchildren, Athena, Paul James, Zoe, Emma, Patrick, Aris, Nicholas X., and Nicholas V.; his siblings, Maria Grimbalis, Georgia Yannios, James Venetsanakos, Ernest Venetsanakos, and Catherine Anthony. He was predeceased by his siblings Zoe Mihalaros, Penny Gikas, and Joanne Diantgikis. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 11, from 2-6 P.M. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. His funeral service will be held on Monday, August 12 at 11A.M. in St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody at 11A.M. AT THE REQUEST OF THE FAMILY, EVERYONE IS KINDLY ASKED TO GO DIRECTLY TO CHURCH MONDAY MORNING. He will be laid to rest in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Rd., Waltham, MA 02452.

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Robert McEachern - November 28, 1944 - August 07, 2019

Departed: 08/07/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Robert C. McEachern, 74, of Danvers, passed away late Wednesday evening at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Claudia (Marquis) McEachern. Robert was born in Salem, MA, on November 28, 1944, son of the late Sherman McEachern and Anita (Cote) (McEachern) Shambos. After serving in the U.S. Army, Robert worked hard to be able to provide for his family and became a well-known and respected plumber for 50 years. Before retirement, Robert was the proprietor of Bob McEachern Plumbing & Heating. Aside from plumbing, he enjoyed boating, traveling, celebrating Halloween, and spending time with family. Robert was a gentle, hard-working man who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Besides his loving wife of 50 years, he leaves behind his sons, Douglas McEachern & his wife Shannon of Hudson, NH, Eric McEachern and his fiancée Rhonda Miller of Peabody; a granddaughter, Caydence McEachern; his sisters, Sharon Gurdon and Sheila Jones, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Sandy Tremblay. A visitation for Robert will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody from 10A.M – 12P.M. His funeral service will follow in the funeral home at 12.P.M.

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Virginia Spence - May 15, 1922 - August 04, 2019

Departed: 08/04/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Bloomfield, CT - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Virginia Ardis (Legro) Spence on August 4, 2019. She was a wonderful daughter, devoted and loving wife, mother, and mother-in-law, extraordinary grandmother, proud great-grandmother, faithful aunt and friend. She was 97. Virginia, the youngest of four children born to Harold W. Legro and Ethel F. (Swan) Legro, was born on May 15, 1922 in Peabody, Massachusetts. She graduated Peabody High School in 1939 and Chandler School for Women in Boston in 1941. Ginny married Leonard Spence in 1942, and they shared 66 beautiful years of love, partnership, parenthood, grandparenthood, and fun until Lenny passed away in 2008. She carried on after his death but was never complete again without “her Lenny.” She moved to Connecticut in 2012 at the age of 90 to be near her daughter and son-in-law. Until that time, she had lived in only three houses, all in Peabody, MA, and all within a stone’s throw of each other. She was brave to start a new chapter in Connecticut so late in life, and it was certainly not without its challenges for her. Virginia leaves her daughter, Linda Lydon and son-in-law, Austin Lydon of Bloomfield CT; her son, Kenneth Spence and daughter-in-law, Janet Spence of Ossipee NH; her daughter-in-law, Jan Hawes of Wolfeboro, NH ; four cherished grandchildren: Jay Spence and his wife, Julie of Newburyport MA, Tim Spence and his wife, Julie of Hollis NH, Jane Lydon of Dorchester MA, and Peter Lydon of New York, NY. In addition, five great- grandchildren: Cole, Owen, Molly, Avery, and Lauren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her dear husband Lenny, her sons, Thomas and William, and her three siblings, Donald, Kenneth, and Muriel. She was a special, faithful, and enduring presence in all of our lives. We will miss her devotion, unwavering support, and wonderful sense of humor. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at the Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn Street, Peabody on Friday, September 20, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to visit the family prior to the service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody.

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Thomas Bakula - June 26, 1942 - August 01, 2019

Departed: 08/01/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Thomas P. Bakula, 77, of Topsfield and formerly of Salem, MA, died Thursday, August 1, 2019 at the Masconomet Healthcare Center, Topsfield with his family by his side. He was born in Peabody, MA on June 26, 1942, the son of the late Louis and Marcia (Ogilba) Bakula and was raised in Peabody and later resided in Salem before moving to Topsfield. Thomas was a mechanic at the Sears Automotive Store at the Square One Shopping Center in Saugus, MA for over 30 years prior to a disability retirement 27 years ago. Thomas enjoyed watching sports on television, going to Beano and playing his scratch tickets. He was a member of St. Michael’s Club, and the Peabody Lodge of Elks # 1409. Thomas was the former husband of Phyllis (Turner) Bakula of Peabody, and later the husband of Joanne (Andrews) Bakula who were separated and recently reconciled of Peabody and was pre-deceased by longtime companion the late Patricia Day of Salem. He is also survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Peter and Karen Bakula of Peabody, a sister, Carole A. Bakula of Mechanics Falls, Maine, a sister-in-law, Priscilla Bakula of North Reading and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Peabody Police Officer Richard Bakula. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 10 until 12 Noon at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility followed by a Service there at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Avenue, Suite 6, Framingham, MA 01701 in his memory.

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Maria Terra - July 28, 1933 - August 01, 2019

Departed: 08/01/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Salem – Maria F. (Goulart) Terra, 86, of Salem, passed away Thursday morning, August 1, 2019 at the Hawthorne Hill Health Care Center in Danvers following a lengthy illness. She was the beloved wife of the late Januario M. Terra. Maria was born in Faial, Azores, Portugal on July 28, 1933, daughter of the late Daniel S. and Maria (Freitas) Goulart. She was raised and educated in the Azores until moving to the United States in 1968, settling in Peabody. Prior to her retirement, she had been employed at GTE Sylvania in Danvers. In her spare time, she enjoyed time tending to her garden, cooking and sharing her special dishes with the neighbors. She cherished her time with her family, laughing and always a smile on her face. She was a loving and caring person, devoted mother, and always thinking of others first. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Terra and her partner, Laurie Dougenik of Salem, a close family friend who was like a son to her, Chico, the family dog, “Chloe”, her siblings; Jose Goulart and Manuel Goulart both of Peabody, Anna Ortins of Beverly, Tina Vargas of Salem, Bernadette Azevedo of Portugal and Lenor Furtado of Peabody, many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Joao Goulart. A visitation will be held on Monday, August 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody, followed by a funeral Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 50 Walsh Ave., Peabody at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. Contributions may be made in her memory to a favorite charity of one’s choice.

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Joseph Edry - August 20, 1929 - July 31, 2019

Departed: 07/31/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Joseph F Edry, 89, of Peabody, died Wednesday evening surrounded by his loving family at the Care One Nursing Home in Peabody following a brief illness. He was the devoted husband of Rita (Tkachuk) Edry with whom he shared over 64 years of marriage. Born in Brighton, he was the son of the late Stanley and Pauline (Norkveck) Edry. He was raised and educated in Woburn and was a graduate of Woburn High School, class of 1946. He later entered the United States Army and served during the Korean War for two years before his honorable discharge in 1953 and then transferred to the Army Reserve until March 20, 1957. Joseph attended Franklin Institute in Boston for two years and then received his BBA in Engineering and Management for Northeastern University in 1956. Following his graduation from Northeastern, Joseph embarked on a 40-year career at the GE Riverworks Aviation in Lynn as an administrator and retired at the end of 1988. Following his retirement, Joseph enjoyed traveling with his wife to Vero Beach Florida during the winter months. Joseph was very active during his retirement, and had spent countless hours volunteering at the Peter Torigian Senior Center in Peabody for any activities, election polls or whatever was needed at that time. He was a member of the Golden Agers and former board member and was currently a friend of the Peabody Council on Aging as well. Joseph was an avid Polish Dancer and was a long-time member of the Polish American Veteran Club in both Lowell and Lynn. His favorite endeavor though was spending time with his family and sharing in all of their endeavors. He will be dearly missed by all. The family would like to thank the staff and Nurses at Care One Peabody for their kindness, compassion, and professionalism during this past difficult year, there are truly grateful. Besides his loving wife, Joseph is survived by his two sons and daughters-in-law, Mark and Ellen Edry and Paul and Nikki Edry, his two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Karl Minichino and Donna and Steve Jones, and is also survived by his 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren and by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Lillian Malevich. His funeral will be held on Monday at 9:00 AM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM at St. John’s Church, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Cedar Grove Ave, Peabody.

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Alice Caron - January 19, 1939 - July 31, 2019

Departed: 07/31/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Alice A. (Santorella) Caron, 80, of Peabody, died on Wednesday surrounded by her family following a brief illness at Salem Hospital. She was the devoted wife of the late Norman A. Caron. Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Twoomey) Santorella. She was a life-long resident of Peabody and a graduate of Peabody High School. Alice was employed for over 20 years as a telephone operator for AT&T and Verizon. Prior to her working for the phone company, she enjoyed working with her husband to run the family-owned Caron’s Diner on Bridge St in Salem. Alice is survived by her children, Diana Kaye and her husband Alan, Norman Blaise Caron, Troy T Caron, Aliceann Caron, and Thomas J. Caron, her two brothers Tony Santorella and the late Joseph Santorella and her sister Connie Lydon. She is also survived by her four devoted grandchildren, Matthew Kaye, Scott Kaye, Timothy Cohen, and Stephen Cohen.

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Patricia Thorne - March 27, 1927 - July 30, 2019

Departed: 07/30/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Patricia (Pat) Thorne of Peabody, MA, passed away on July 30th 2019 at age 92 in Danvers, MA. She was born March 27th, 1927, to Clifford and Elizabeth MacLean of Black River, New Brunswick, Canada. She immigrated to the US with her parents in 1941 at the age of 13. She became a Naturalized Citizen of the United States on May 14th 1948. She grew up in Essex/Woburn, MA and graduated from Woburn High School. She later attended New England Baptist School of Nursing and graduated with her RN degree in 1947. Pat loved her family. She was a stay-at-home mom for many years while her children were growing up, participating in the typical alphabet soup of children’s activities-- Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, school, church, youth groups, etc. She was also an active member of the “neighborhood mother’s alliance” which kept all the kids in the neighborhood in line. She was a good neighbor and friend to so many and cherished those neighborhood friends. Pat returned to nursing for a time, but later realized she wanted to make a career change. She went to work for Jordon Marsh (later Macy’s) which was a good fit for her gregarious and warm personality. She worked in retail for over 25 years where she met and formed lifelong friendships. After retiring from Macy’s, she became a dedicated volunteer for the Peabody Historical Society. Her work with the Historical Society was her passion. The Historical Society gave her another opportunity to make new friends whom she cherished for the rest of her life. She frequently shared her enthusiasm and historical knowledge with her family and encouraged their participation in many special events. Pat was a skilled crafter. She would knit, sew and bake with enthusiasm and always with love. She frequently made clothes for her grandchildren for special occasions including matching flower girl dresses that have been passed down to her greatgrandchildren, a tribute to the quality of her workmanship. Pat had an artistic sense of interior decorating, creating true art within her home and in her gardens. Pat was a devoted and beloved grandmother and great grandmother. She enjoyed just being around the family and spoiling them at every opportunity. She readily provided extended care for her grandchildren many times when their parents had opportunities to enjoy port calls in the middle of a lengthy submarine deployment. Visits with and from Grammy were happily anticipated joyful occasions. In her later years, her grandchildren have made many trips from near and far, continuing an unbroken chain of special times to be with her, most recently just a few weeks before her passing. Pat was predeceased by her husband Robert of 69 years. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Pam (Walter), Bill (Jill), and Tom (Ellen); three grandchildren, Jessica (Mike), Shiloh (Justin), and Sean (Beth) and eight greatgrandchildren. Pat is also survived by a legion of friends, some of whom are children of Pat’s friends and neighbors who raised their families together. She was unfailingly welcoming, unselfish, and generous. She will be remembered with love by so many whose lives she touched. There will be a graveside service for Pat on August 6th, 2019, at Spring Street Cemetery in Essex, MA, for those that would like to attend. A Celebration of Life for Pat is planned for a later date. Pat was proud of her work with the Peabody Historical Society. Donations may be made in memory of Pat to Peabody Historical Society, 33 Washington Street, Peabody, MA 01960.

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Jacquelyn Connors - June 17, 1935 - July 29, 2019

Departed: 07/29/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Jacquelyn M Connors of Peabody, N Falmouth, Belmont, & Cambridge MA, 84 years old, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon after a long illness. Jackie was a well-respected nurse at Mass General Hospital for 26 years. After her retirement to Cape Cod she volunteered at Falmouth Hospital and with the St Vincent de Paul Society. Jackie was predeceased by her devoted and wonderful husband William (Bill) & her son Christopher. She leaves behind a loving son, Kevin Connors and his wife Susan, as well as daughter-in-law Anne Morrow Connors, many nieces and nephews, as well as dear cousin Eileen Duff and best friend Mary Kelly. Visiting hours will be at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur funeral home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody on Wednesday, July 31 from 6-8pm. Her funeral mass will be held Thursday at Our Lady of Assumption Church, 40 Grove St. Lynnfield at 10A.M. followed by a burial at Bourne National Cemetery on Cape Cod. Due to allergies, the family requests no flowers. In lieu, please consider donations in Jackie’s memory to St Vincent de Paul society, Care Dimensions, or Brooksby Village.

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Mary Skarmeas - March 07, 1933 - July 28, 2019

Departed: 07/28/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Mary Theodore Skarmeas, 86, of Danvers, died peacefully Sunday morning after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 7, 1933, in Chelsea, the daughter of Alice Clarke Theodore and Alexander Theodore. She was the twelfth child of thirteen siblings and attended St. Rose School in Chelsea through graduation in 1951. After high school, Mary went to work as a telephone operator in Boston. In 1960, Mary married Peter Arthur Skarmeas and together they had four children, residing first in Chelsea and later moving to Danvers. Mary was a full-time mother for more than twenty-five years. In 1986, when her youngest child graduated from high school, she fulfilled a lifelong dream of entering college. She earned an Associate’s degree from Northshore Community College, and then moved on to Suffolk University where, in 1995, she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in English literature at the age of 62. After graduation, Mary remained an avid reader and a lifelong learner, and also worked as a part-time freelance writer. Family was always Mary’s first priority. She cherished her memories of growing up in Chelsea, and loved her twelve siblings and their spouses, and was especially proud of her dozens of Theodore nieces and nephews. A devoted mother to her own four children, Mary was thrilled to become an involved and loving grandmother to seven. She was also a talented quilt maker, and a lover of music, theater, movies and the Boston Celtics. Mary leaves behind her four children, Arthur Skarmeas and his wife Lyn of Danvers, Paul Skarmeas and his wife Kelley Lederer of North Grafton, Massachusetts, Nancy Skarmeas and her husband Paul MacDonald of Contoocook, New Hampshire, and Kathy Skarmeas Kristoff and her husband Rob of Danvers, Massachusetts, along with her seven beloved grandchildren, Peter Skarmeas, Gordon MacDonald, Alexandra Skarmeas, Nicholas Skarmeas, John Skarmeas, Fiona MacDonald and Lucy Kristoff. She was predeceased in 2014 by her husband of 54 years, Peter A. Skarmeas. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM followed by her Funeral Service at 12:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St, Peabody to which relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Burial will be in Wadsworth Cemetery, Summer St, Danvers.

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Patricia Pasquale - July 07, 1936 - July 27, 2019

Departed: 07/27/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Patricia (Devlin) Pasquale, 83, of South Peabody, died Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the Beverly Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late William Patrick Devlin and Sarah F. (Kehoe) Devlin. She was born in Boston, raised in Lynn and attended St. Mary’s High School, Lynn. Pat was maried to the late Robert Pasquale Sr., with whom she shared 51 years of marriage. She was well known to a whole generation of South Peabody children as “Mrs. Pat” working as an aide at St. Paul’s PreSchool and the South Memorial School. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and dancing with her husband, along with spending time with her family and friends “Up Country” in North Conway and vacationing in Naples, Florida. Pat also enjoyed going to the casinos and playing the slot machines. She is survived by 2 sons, Robert H. Pasquale Jr. and his wife Donna of Georgetown and William J. Pasquale and his wife Doreen of Peabody; two daughters, Anne M. Comeau and her husband David of Peabody and Joanne “Jodi” Shaw and her husband Daniel of Peabody, 10 grandchildren, Brian and Caitlin Pasquale, Amy and Matthew Mcelwain, Scott and Heather Pasquale, Jessica Loughnane, Daniel Comeau, Michael and Matthew Quinlan, Victoria “Tori” and Robert Shaw, a brother, Robert Devlin and his wife Betty of Peabody, and many nieces and nephews. She was known as “GG” to her great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her brother William Devlin of No. Carolina and her grandson, William “Billy” Pasquale Jr. Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9:00 AM from the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility followed by a Funeral Mass in ST. Ann’s Church, Peabody at 10:00 AM Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery Peabody. Relatiives and friends are respectively invited. Visting hours are on Tuesday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM. Those who prefer may make donations to the Joslin Diabetes Center, ATTN: Memorial Gift Dept. , 1 Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02115. For guestbook and directions, visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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John Petradelis - September 01, 1944 - July 25, 2019

Departed: 07/25/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: John N. “Pepsi” Petradelis, 74, of Peabody, passed away surrounded by his family early Thursday morning at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington, due to complications of Parkinson’s Disease. He was the beloved husband of Pauline (Bouras) Petradelis, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. John was born in Lynn, MA, on September 1, 1944, son of the late Pelopidas and Sophie (Demopoulos) Petradelis. He was raised and educated in Peabody, graduating from Peabody High School, Class of 1962. John was as a Pepsi Cola distributor for 25 years on the North Shore. He also sold real estate and worked part-time at the Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home in Peabody. John was an active member of St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church in Peabody, where he served as past president. He was a founding member of the St. Vasilios Men’s Club, past president of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association), a member of the Aleppo Shriners, and a Freemason. John had an immense love for sports, even serving as the head coach for 10 years for the Boy’s Varsity soccer team at Peabody High School, leading them to the 1992 GBL High School Championship and a #5 ranking in the state. He enjoyed traveling to places such as Greece, Aruba, and taking Mediterranean cruises, but most importantly he enjoyed being surrounded by his loving family, especially his 7 grandchildren. He will be remembered as a kind, giving person who put everyone else’s needs before his own while having a positive attitude regardless of the situation and always using his favorite phrase “Everything is wonderful.” He will be sorely missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Besides his loving wife of 53 years, he is survived by his children and their spouses, Sophia Petromelis and her husband Jonathan of Peabody, George Petradelis and his wife Susan of Peabody, his 7 grandchildren, Nicholas, Eleni, Big Michael, Celeste, Chloe, Jake and Little Michael; his sisters-in-law, Irene Giannias, Zoi Armenis, Connie Booras and her husband Christ, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Emmanuel “Mike” Petradelis, and a sister-in-law, Anna Lagogianis. A Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 4-8 P.M. at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. His funeral will be held on Monday, July 29 at 10A.M. at the funeral home followed by a funeral service in St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody at 11A.M.. He will be laid to rest in Harmony Grove Cemetery, Salem. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Vasilios Greek Orthodox Church, 5 Paleologos St., Peabody, MA 01960.

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Kevin O'Leary - January 19, 1939 - July 25, 2019

Departed: 07/25/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Kevin Pearse O’Leary, 80, of West Peabody, died peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers with his family at his side. He was the devoted husband of Kathryn L. (Earls) O’Leary with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Kevin was born in Boston, MA the son of the late Daniel J. and Eileen (Murphy) O’Leary and was raised in Dorchester graduating from Cathedral High School. He then entered the US Army serving from 1956 until his reserve discharge in 1962. While in the service he graduated from the Signal School in Fort Gordon, Ga. Upon his return, he graduated from Newbury College in Boston and started working at the Boston Edison Company for 40 years before his retirement as a supervisor in 1999. He later worked at the Home Depot store in Danvers and in Quincy for 7 years and had been a member of the Knights of Columbus of Lynnfield. He enjoyed salt water fishing off Plum Island with his family, music and playing his guitar. He also liked spending time with his pets and backyard birds while gardening around the house. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn of Peabody, his two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Cheryl O’Leary and Brian and Noelle O’Leary all of Georgetown, a daughter, Kristine O’Neill of Salisbury, a brother, Edmund O’Leary and his wife Pauline of North Attleboro, a sister, Eileen O’Leary of Randolph, his precious grandchildren Kaitlyn, Megan, and Jillian O’Neill, Michael and Erin O’Leary and Declan and Reese O’Leary and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Maureen (O'Leary) Casper. A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 29, from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 AM from the Funeral Home followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Adelaide’s Church, 708 Lowell St., Peabody at 10:30 AM. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, West Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452 in his memory. For Guestbook and directions, visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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Mary Cena - November 09, 1924 - July 24, 2019

Departed: 07/24/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Peabody – Mary J. Cena was born on November 9, 1924 and passed away at the Brudnick Center for Living in Peabody on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was the daughter of Anthony and Jeanette Mallia and was one of eleven children. She was born in Middlebury, Vermont and was predeceased by her husband, Guido, with whom she shared more than thirty-four years of marriage. A lifelong Peabody resident, Mary was enigmatic, with a larger than life personality. She enjoyed life to its very fullest and everyone around her felt her enormous presence and spirit. She was the life of every party and she spent all her working years in a service role always helping others. She worked at Peabody Cash Market, a family business, Peabody City Hall in the Collector’s office and at the Peabody Municipal Light Plant as the head Cashier. Everyone knew Mary and everyone loved her immensely! Family and cooking were her passions in life. If you knew Mary, you have sampled her cooking at some point in your life! Whether it was Mary’s sauce, or Mary’s cheese dip, you were never hungry when Mary was present. At 91, while living at the Brudnick Center she published her first Cookbook, Cooking from the Heart, where she sold hundreds of copies! Mary spent her last years at the Brudnick Center where she lived with her 4 remaining siblings: Georgia, Lucy, Carmen and Larry. Their story prompted national media coverage of “Five Siblings Under the Same Roof”. She was a resident celebrity! When you were in her presence she made you feel like you were the single most important person in her life. She will be missed terribly. Mary lovingly leaves behind her son Carl and his wife Patricia of Kentucky. Her grandchildren Robert Cena and his wife Leslie, and Leslie Talley and her husband Alan and her five great grandchildren, Jacob, Emma Grace, Andrew, Elizabeth and Alex all of Kentucky. She is predeceased by her sister Marguerite Cullen and her husband Bill; Carmen Wesala and her husband Elmer (Wes); bothers George Mallia and his wife Tina; Larry Mallia and his wife Catherine (Tina); Johnny Mallia and his wife Lorraine, and her brothers, Tony, Sam and Joe as well as two brothers-in-law, George Southwick, and John O’Brien. She is survived by 2 sisters, Georgia Southwick, and Lucy O’Brien and one sister-in-law Gracie Mallia (wife of Tony). She had a special place in her heart for her niece and caregiver Janice Regis as well as many other wonderful nieces and nephews and many extended family members. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 12 Noon until 2:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility with a Service there at 2:00 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Burial will be private in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peabody. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Care Dimensions, 75 Sylvan St., Suite B-102, Danvers, MA in her memory. For guestbook and directiona, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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Donald Keller - June 13, 1930 - July 22, 2019

Departed: 07/22/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Donald Francis Keller, 89, of Peabody, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 22, at his home. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary E. (Raffenello) Keller. Donald was born on June 13, 1930, in Salem, MA, son of the late Frank and Virginia (Buivid) Keller. He was raised and educated in Salem, attending grammar school at St. John the Baptist School, and graduating from Salem High School, class of 1947. Don was a Corporal in the United States Marine Corp., serving from 1951-1953. Don married Mary E. (Raffenello) Keller on July 12, 1953. Together they lived in Peabody and then Salem before settling in Peabody for good in 1961. Don lost his right arm because of an industrial accident at Kirstein Leather on November, 23, 1954. Don worked at Raytheon Company in Andover, MA, in quality control, working his way up from test man, then group leader, then finally to Assistant Foreman, working on the Hawk Missile System from 1958-1965. Don then went to work at Sanders Associates in Bedford, MA, as a quality assurance engineer on the FAAR program from 1966-1971. In 1972, he went to work for the City of Peabody. He retired from Peabody City Hall in 1993, working in the city payroll department as a computer programmer at the end of his career. As a boy growing up, Don loved salt water fishing. As an adult, he enjoyed vacationing in the New England States, especially New Hampshire and Maine with family and friends. He was also fond of boating in his fourteen-foot outboard boat on Lake Winnipesaukee. Don was happy spending time handgun shooting at the Danvers Fish and Game in Middleton. Don was a member of the Peabody Elks for many years and was an avid bowler, participating in leagues in Peabody and Danvers for many years. He was a lifelong New England Patriots fan and enjoyed their six championships. In retirement, Don could be found spending time on his computer, especially on his flight simulator. After a trip years ago to Las Vegas with his wife Mary, the two of them took many trips to Atlantic City and then Foxwoods Resorts. Don was a loving and devoted caregiver for Mary for many years until her passing. He is survived by a son, Donald A. Keller; a daughter and son-in-law, Judy (Keller) Getchell and her husband Mitch; four grandchildren, Matthew Keller & his wife Amanda (Dorian) Keller, Amy (Keller) Pocsik and her husband Chris Pocsik, Macy Getchell and Danielle Getchell, four great-grandchildren, Zachary Pocsik, Benjamin Pocsik, Matthew Keller and Daniel Keller, a sister and her husband, Lorraine (Keller) Dickson and her husband Dick, a brother-in-law, Ray Garcelon, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Ann (Keller) Garcelon. A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 28, from 4:30P.M. – 7 P.M., at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., Peabody. His funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 29, at 11 AM, at St. John the Baptist Church, 16 Church St., Peabody. Burial with Military Honors will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Lynn.

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Antonio Pimenta - August 12, 1926 - July 22, 2019

Departed: 07/22/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Antonio F. Pimenta, 92 of Peabody, died Monday, July 22, 2019 at the NSMC-Salem Hospital after a brief illness. He was the loving husband of Maria (Carrancho) (Correira) Pimenta and the late Florence (Abbondanza) Pimenta who died in 1985. A lifelong resident of Peabody, he was born on August 12, 1926, the son of the late Jose and Carma (Almeida) Pementa and was a graduate of Peabody High School. Antonio served in WW II in the Americal Division with the first Calvary of the US Army in the Pacific prior to his discharge in 1946. Upon his return, he became a machinist at Sylvania Electric at the Loring Ave, Salem plant for 50 years prior to his retirement. Antonio in his earlier years enjoyed going horseback riding in West Peabody. He was very adept with his hands and loved to make jig-saw puzzles. He was also an avid reader and a history buff reading biographies and newspapers daily. He was a member and a past co-commander of the Portuguese American War Veterans Post 1 of Peabody for many years. He is survived by his wife, Maria of Peabody, his two sons, Joseph Pimenta of Falls Church, VA and Michael Pimenta of New Boston, NH, his two daughters, Maddie Pimenta of Peabody and Lisa and her husband Daniel La Forge of Essex, MA, three sisters, Ida Pementa and Dolores Pementa both of Cooper City, Florida and Sally Pereira of Peabody, eight grandchildren and a recent great grandson Theo and many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Atty. David Pimenta and the late Peabody Firefighter Daniel Pimenta. A Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. His funeral will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM from the funeral home followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Peabody/Salem line at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Salem. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701 or to the P.A.W.V. Post 1, 99 Tremont St., Peabody, MA 01960 in his memory. For guestbook and directions, visit www.ccbfuneral.com

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William Martin III - July 14, 1946 - July 21, 2019

Departed: 07/21/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: William J. Martin III, 73, of West Peabody, died Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at the Lahey North Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was the devoted husband of Joy (Beller) Martin, with whom he shared over wonderful 43 years of marriage. He was the son of Jane (Wall) Martin and the late William J. Martin Jr. He was raised in Arlington, graduating from the first class of Arlington Catholic High School in 1964. He then graduated from Northeastern University College of Pharmacy in 1970 and worked as a pharmacist in Maryland and Michigan before returning to Peabody, MA in 1977. He then became the proprietor of the family business of Proctor & Martin until 1996, when he returned to the pharmacy profession before retiring in 2013. He enjoyed going up to the family cottage at Lake Wentorth, NH in the summers, where he loved to swim, row, and sail. He also liked taking road trips with his wife, playing his keyboard, woodcarving, reading, and, most of all, spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Joy, of Peabody, and daughter, Keara Martin and her fiancé, Andre Laffitte of Quincy, MA; his siblings and their spouses, James Martin of Andover, John and Sara Martin of Burlington, MA, Jane and Robert Blaney of Bedford, NH, Mary and Thomas Hartwell of Andover, Patricia and Guy Genereux, and Terri and Michael Kowalyk all of Chelmsford, MA and many nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held on Friday, July 26, 2019 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. A Service will be held there on Saturday at 10:30 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the American Cancer Society in his memory.

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Evangelia Kastrinakis - April 17, 1938 - July 21, 2019

Departed: 07/21/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Evangelia “Litsa” (Vourous) Kastrinakis, age 81, of Peabody died serenely on Sunday, July 21, 2109 after a short illness. She was the beloved wife of the late George Kastrinakis, who predeceased her in 1990, and with whom she shared 29 blissful years of marriage. Born and raised in Plagia, Lesvos, Greece. She was the daughter of the late Panagiotis and Persa (Moskos) Vouros. She came to the United States in 1957 where she met the love of her life, the handsome and always joyful George Kastrinakis, whom once said she had had the “honor of marrying” and with whom she settled in Lynn, and later in Beverly, creating many happy memories. Litsa and George were proprietors of Stromberg’s Restaurant in Salem for 35 years. Each day, they worked side by side with strength and enthusiasm until his death; Litsa continuing until she retired in 2005. She always welcomed patrons with eagerness and warmth, ensuring their experience was to their satisfaction. As many hours as she devoted to grow the family businesses and achieve the dream she and George had for their family, her favorite activity was to dote on her children and grandchildren, whom she adored. She loved travelling and dining out with them whether at faraway locations or local getaways. She was proud of her Greek heritage and devout to her Faith and rejoiced in taking vacations to Greece with her family, attending church services, and cooking and baking favorite treats to the delight of her very large extended family and friends. She is survived by two sons, Dr. William Kastrinakis and his wife Denise and Peter Kastrinakis all of Beverly, MA, a daughter and son-in-law, Priscilla and Matthew Faletra of Beverly, MA, a brother, Manolis Vourou and his wife Maria and a sister Voula Trizis all of Lesvos, Greece. She was “Yiayia” to her nine beloved grandchildren, Lia, George, Alyssa, Jimmy, Kristina, Kelley, Eva, Alexa, and Olivia and was the sister of the late Metaxia Georgantelis and sister in law of the late Adamantia Lagonakis and her husband Nondas Lagonakis. Litsa will also be remembered by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and dear friends. A Visitation will be held on Friday from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home at the 82 Lynn St., Peabody facility. Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 AM from the Funeral Home followed by Services in St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 54 So. Common St. Lynn at 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn, MA. Expressions of sympathy may be made to St. George Greek Orthodox, 54 S. Common St., Lynn, MA 01902.

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James Chigas - September 19, 1938 - July 21, 2019

Departed: 07/21/2019 (Peabody)

Obituary Preview: James Chigas, 80, husband of the late Doris M. (Frenette) Chigas, died Sunday July 21, 2019 at his home following a long illness. Born in Peabody on September 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Ida (Andrulonis) Chigas. He was raised and educated in Peabody. Mr. Chigas was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. Following his discharge from the military, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for the city of Peabody Water Department prior to his retirement. He is survived by his sons, James A Chigas and his wife Donna of Salem, and Steven N. Chigas of Epping, NH. His grandchildren, Samantha M. Chigas of Salem and Derek S. Chigas of Lynn. His sister, Irene Glencross of Peabody, and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife Doris, he was predeceased by his siblings, Charles Chigas, Pauline Cauley, Andrea Shervington, and William Chigas. “Chig” always put his family first. He truly cherished time spent with his children and grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and a brief biography. It's usually published in a newspaper, online obituary platform, or funeral home website to inform friends, family, and community members of the person's passing.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, while also providing important information to those who need to know about the passing. They can help facilitate communication among family and friends, provide closure, and offer a sense of community during a difficult time.

Who typically writes an obituary?

In most cases, the obituary is written by a family member or close friend of the deceased, often with the assistance of a funeral home or obituary writer. The writer should be someone who knew the person well and can provide an accurate and heartfelt tribute.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's full name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, achievements, and surviving family members. It may also include information about the funeral or memorial service, charitable donations, and any other relevant details.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or platform. Traditional newspaper obituaries are usually concise, ranging from 100 to 200 words. Online obituaries can be longer, often up to 500 words or more.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many online obituary platforms and some newspapers allow you to include one or more photos of the deceased. This can be a meaningful way to personalize the obituary and help others remember the person.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper?

Contact the newspaper's obituary department directly to ask about their submission process and guidelines. They may have specific requirements for content, length, and formatting. Be prepared to provide detailed information about the deceased and pay any associated fees.

Can I write my own obituary?

Yes, it's becoming increasingly popular for people to write their own obituaries in advance. This can be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on your life and legacy. You can share your self-written obituary with family members or keep it private until after your passing.

How much does it cost to publish an obituary?

The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, location, and length of the notice. Expect to pay anywhere from $50 to several hundred dollars for a traditional newspaper obituary. Online obituaries may be free or low-cost.

What is an online obituary?

An online obituary is a digital version of a traditional newspaper obituary. It's usually published on a dedicated website or platform and can include features like guest books, photo galleries, and donation links.

How long do online obituaries remain available?

The duration that online obituaries remain available varies by platform. Some websites may keep them archived indefinitely, while others may remove them after a certain period (e.g., 30 days). Be sure to check the platform's policies before submitting an online obituary.

Can I edit an obituary after it's been published?

In most cases, it's possible to make corrections or updates to an obituary after it's been published. However, this may depend on the publication or platform's policies. Contact them directly to request changes.

What is a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, typically including only essential information like name, age, date of birth and death, and funeral service details. It's often used when a full obituary isn't desired or feasible.

What is the difference between an obituary and a eulogy?

An obituary is a written notice announcing someone's death and providing biographical information. A eulogy is a spoken tribute delivered at a funeral or memorial service to celebrate the person's life and share personal anecdotes.

Can I include humor in an obituary?

Absolutely! Humor can be a wonderful way to capture the personality and spirit of the deceased. Just be sure to consider the audience and tone when incorporating humor into the obituary.

How do I handle sensitive information in an obituary?

If you're unsure about including certain details (e.g., cause of death, marital issues), consider consulting with family members or close friends. Be respectful and tactful when sharing sensitive information.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

Yes! Quotes, lyrics, or poems can add depth and meaning to an obituary. Choose something that resonates with the person's personality or legacy.

What if I'm not comfortable writing an obituary myself?

You can enlist the help of a professional writer or ask a trusted friend or family member to assist you. Many funeral homes also offer guidance or writing services for families.

How do I ensure accuracy in an obituary?