All Obituaries

Michael F. O’Dwyer – Salem, NH Michael F. O’Dwyer of Salem, NH passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 20, 2021.  He was born in Arlington, MA on April 6, 1951. He was a 1972 graduate of Boston College.  He was an Army Veteran who retired as a Major having served in the Artillery for 20 years. Michael loved fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends at Cobbetts Pond.  He also enjoyed watching Fox news...

Everett A. Jacobs – Salem, NH On Thursday, September 16, 2021, Everett “Jake” A. Jacobs passed away in the early morning at his home at the age of 85. Everett was born on August 29, 1936 in Flint, Michigan to Ancil and Catherine (Riemel) Jacobs. He went to Michigan State and later New Hampshire College to get his bachelor’s degree. He married the love of his life Florence “Peg” O’Neil in 1960. They moved to San Diego where Everett was a Navy...

Mary C. Ho, 64 of Salem,NH passed away on Wednesday September 15, 2021 at her home. Services are private. A complete obituary will be announced soon. To leave an online condolence, please visit Mary's tribute page at www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com.

Claudette Pinet, 76, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on September 9, 2021.  She was born Claudette Lavoie on April 25, 1945, in St. Rose, Ville Degelis, Quebec.   Claudette was the consummate jack of all trades (cooking, sewing, crocheting, hair styling, carpentry and remodeling to name just a few).  If it was broken, Claudette could fix it.  Her greatest joy was loving and caring for her family, especially her beloved Nanou.   Claudette and Gerald met...

Sharon A. Davis – Londonderry, NH Sharon A. Davis age 77 was born Sharon Arlene White to Faye and Samuel White on August 21, 1944.  Sharon’s brother Robert introduced her to her husband Chris Davis of Portchester, NY.  Sharon raised identical twin daughters with her husband in Redding, CT.  She went on to earn her Bachelor’s Degree with Magna Cum Laude honors from Western Connecticut State University.  She earned her Master’s Degree from Fairfield...

Karen J. Cleary – Salem, NH Karen J. Cleary age 58 of Salem, NH passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, August 30, 2021.  She was born on December 13, 1962 in Methuen, MA the daughter of the late, George and Mary (Boucher) Faucher.  She was raised and educated in Methuen and graduated from Methuen High School Class of 1980. She worked for over 20 years as a self-employed residential home cleaner who built her business by word of mouth from...

Robert Lloyd Sweeney – Epsom, NH Robert Lloyd Sweeney age 60 of Epsom, NH passed away on Friday August 20, 2021 at Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH.  He was born on May 22, 1961 in Lawrence, MA the son of the late, Lloyd K. and Carol L. (Richardson) Sweeney.  He was raised and educated in Methuen, MA and graduated from Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH.  Robert served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and was honorably discharged.  He had worked for many years as a...

Arthur “Sonny” J. Staples, 86 of Salem NH died unexpectedly Monday afternoon at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen MA. He was born in Lawrence, MA on November 9, 1934, the eldest child of the late Henry E. and Mary C (Emma) Staples. Arthur attended Lawrence, MA schools. He retired when he was 75 years old as a CDL truckdriver for Praxair, Inc. delivering specialty gases to medical facilities throughout New England. His work ethic was second to none and he helped to support his...

Frederick John Freitas, born May 20, 1941 in Fairhaven, Mass to John and Margaret Freitaspassed away peacefully Saturday August 14th surrounded by his closest loved ones. A graduate of Fairhaven High School, Class of 1959, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served honorably for 4 years as a Special Weapons Technician in the 1035th Field Group which required having Top Secret and “Q” security clearances and reported directly to Air Force Headquarters in Washington, DC....

William “Bill” Henry Lopez – Salem, NH Early Monday morning August 9, 2021, we lost an amazing human being. William “Bill” Henry Lopez passed away surrounded by his loved ones. Bill was a lifelong Catholic. Bill was a hardworking, selfless person, who helped numerous people through the 76 years he spent on this earth. Losing both of his parents prior to becoming a teenager, and being raised by his older siblings, he learned to cherish each day. He maintained a...