All Obituaries

John R. Bourque, known to many as Jackie or Jack, passed away after a valiant and courageous battle with cancer. Throughout his illness, he remained brave, positive, and always cheering on those around him. Jack was born on October 9, 1935, and raised in Amesbury, the son of John Bourque and Ethel Brabing Bourque. He attended Sacred Heart School and Amesbury High School before continuing his education at Curry College. He later proudly served his country in the United States Army. ...

Denis D. Sanfacon  March 31, 1948 - February 28, 2026 Denis was born and raised in Amesbury, MA, attending Sacred Heart Grammar School and graduating from Amesbury High School in 1966. After graduation, he went on to Springfield College, where he played soccer and earned a degree in Manufacturing Technology. In and around his time at college, he served as a member of the United States Army Reserve. In 1972, he married his beautiful wife (Sandra Lemieux), sharing a deeply loving and ...

Nadine Drougas, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 22, 2026 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Bourdeaux, France, she was daughter of George and Irene LeGrande. Nadine is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Peter, her son George, Granddaughter Sara and Jake, three loving great grandchildren, J.J., Peyton, and Hazel. Her sisters, Marie France and Aline, her sister-in-law Catherine Lewis and several nieces and nephews ...

Dennis W. Dow Sr., life-long resident of Amesbury, and loving husband of Denise (Poulin) Dow passed away Sunday February 22 at Anna Jaques hospital with his family by his side. Born in Amesbury on June 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Raymond and Stephena (Peterzinski) Dow. Dennis attended St. Joseph’s Grammar School and was a graduate of Immaculate Conception High School in Newburyport. He also earned his associate’s degree in law enforcement ...

Claire Madden (née Pottie), born on September 6, 1935, in Newton, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, in Amesbury, Massachusetts. She was 90 years old. Claire graduated from Sanborn Seminary in Kingston, New Hampshire, with the Class of 1954. She dedicated much of her life to caring for others—first as a devoted stay-at-home mother and later as a compassionate home health aide. Her exceptional dedication to her work earned her the distinction of being ...

David Philip Picard (Pencil) passed away with his family by his side on February 8, 2026, after a short illness. He was born on January 12, 1949, in Amesbury MA, the son of Leo and Mary Picard of Amesbury and Plum Island.  Pencil devoted his life to serving others as a firefighter and EMT in Amesbury, a career he loved and was deeply proud of. His career was not just a job, it was his calling and a central part of who he was. He was especially proud of the two babies he delivered ...

Kittery, ME - Leonore E Barrett passed away at her home on Feb. 4 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on  August 6, 1940 to Hannah (Groves) and Joseph P Gabree.  She was the second youngest of their eight children.  Helen, Joseph P,  Barbara, Pauline, Edward, Alfred, Aurilla and Susan. Leonore was the wife of the late William "Bill" Theberge who passed away in July of 1998, and the wife of the late Robert F Barrett who passed away in ...

Robert Earabino, called "Bino" since childhood, passed away January 28 , 2026 from heart failure. Bino was born in Newburyport in 1949 to Olive and Anthony Earabino and went to Newburyport schools until graduating from Newburyport High School in 1967. Bino was a proud Clipper who played baseball and football with great success and was inducted into the Newburyport High School Wall of Fame in 2018. After graduation, Bino went to trade school and worked at Pratt and Whitney ...

William A. “Bill” Brown (83) (March 18, 1942 – January 24, 2026) William A. “Bill” Brown, resident of Jamaica Bay in Boynton Beach, Fl and formerly of Amesbury, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026, with his family by his side.  Bill (“Pops”) is survived by his loving wife Laureen, sons Dave (Stacy), and Mike Brown, Scott (Kate) Gosselin, Jill Gosselin, Jay (Debra) Gosselin, brother Walter (Sandy) Brown, Jr., brother ...

Lorraine had a smile that was contagious, lighting up the entire room. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Born on September 21, 1937 in Webster ME. She married the late Roger A. Chouinard Sr. in September 1955. They moved to Salisbury MA shortly after where they raised their 4 children. A son Roger A. Chouinard Jr. and wife Ann-Marie (Femino) daughters Dian Dastous and her husband Earl, Debra Stack, and Denise Sheehan and her husband Timothy. 8 grandchildren ...