All Obituaries

Hawley Ellis Lawliss, 62 AMESBURY – Son, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor. Hawley Ellis Lawliss was born in Burlington, Vermont, on July 17, 1963, and was the beloved son of the late Donald and Bertina Lawliss. From the moment he arrived, he brought joy, curiosity, and a gentle spirit that stayed with him throughout his life. In the summer of 1971, Hawley moved with his family to Amesbury, where his father became principal of Amesbury High School. Amesbury quickly became a ...

James Jacques, 8/18/1941 — 5/10/2026 James “Jim” Jacques passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2026 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on August 18th, 1941 to Robert & Wilma Jacques in Beverly, Massachusetts. He attended Beverly High School, where he specialized in the division of printing. In fact, his printing teacher Mr. Palmer got him started by donating equipment to him.  He was of the era of movable lead type and published his own ...

William J. Welch II at 91 November 4, 1934 - May 5, 2026 Bill, as he was most commonly known, was born in Newburyport, MA, to the late William E. Welch and Beatrice (Wilson) Welch. He was a 1952 graduate of Newburyport High School. Bill was a hardworking man who spent his decades-long career as a tool and die maker in North Andover, where he later retired from what was then AT&T.    Bill was very hands-on and always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He was a ...

Selva Jean Kimball of Amesbury passed away at Anna Jaques Hospital on May 4, 2026. She was born on January 23, 1937 in Belfast, ME., daughter of the late Rev. Everett P. Kimball and Myrtle (Moulton) Kimball.    Selva attended Faith School of Theology in Brooklin, ME. She enjoyed playing the piano, writing music, poems, and enjoyed gardening.She also was an avid lover of nature and enjoyed many walks on the beach with her sister Methyle.    Selva is survived by her ...

Raymond Anthony Gamble, Jr., 60, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born in Amesbury, Massachusetts, to Beatrice “Bea” Gamble and Raymond A. Gamble, Sr., and was a graduate of Sanborn High School, Class of 1984. Ray is survived by his beloved wife and high school sweetheart of 38 years, Michelle A. Gamble; his children, Allison L. Gamble and Dominick R. Gamble; his mother, Beatrice E. Gamble; and his sister, Stephanie Bournival, and her ...

Edward William Horton September 26, 1952-April 21, 2026 Mr. Edward William Horton of Milton, N.H., formally of Peabody and Lynn, MA returned peacefully to his external home with the Lord on April 21, 2026 in the presence of his loving family.  He was married to the love of his life, Deborah (Douglass) Horton with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.  He was born in Lynn, MA, the son of the late Germaine (St. Cyr) Horton and William Andrew Horton. He was a graduate of Lynn ...

MaryTheresa (Little) King, formerly of Billerica and Brookline, passed away peacefully at her home in Amesbury on April 19th. A graduate of Somerville School of Nursing and Boston College, MaryTheresa dedicated her career to caring for others. She worked for many years at Amesbury Hospital and, following its closure, continued her service with the VNA. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Donald G. King, Sr., her parents, Martin F. and Margaret J. Little; and her brothers, James ...

Raymond LaPlante, aged 88, of Amesbury, MA, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly. Born on September 11, 1937, in Amesbury to Joseph and Angeline LaPlante, Ray spent his childhood in Berwick, Maine, before returning to his roots in Amesbury. A graduate of Haverhill Trade School, he mastered the trade of sheet metal—a skill that would define his professional legacy. Ray served as the plant manager at Amesbury Specialty for many ...

Mark Dandurant, a lifelong resident of Amesbury at the age of 63 passed away at his home on April 8 after a lengthy illness.  He was born on November 14, 1962 and was the son of Paul and Aline Dandurant.  He attended Sacred Heart School, Amesbury Middle and High School. Mark followed his fathers career path and was a Local 4 heavy equipment operator and was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers for 28 years.  Up until his medical retirement he worked for ...

Jeremy David Isabelle, age 25, of Amesbury, MA, passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on September 26, 2000, at Beverly Hospital. Jeremy went on to grow up in the town of Amesbury, MA. Jeremy participated in soccer in his youth, he was a Cub Scout for many years, winning the Pine Wood Derby Races three times, while advancing to Boy Scout. Jeremy also played little league baseball. He enjoyed playing ...