Gloucester Times | Obituaries

Ivah (Howard) WhiteIvah H. (Howard) White

1928 - 2025

Gloucester - Ivah H. (Howard) White, 97, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25th, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Union, Maine, she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Dorothy (Cummings) Howard, and the devoted wife of the late Amos White, Jr., with whom she shared 67 years of...

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Retired Fire Chief Stephen Barusso

1937 - 2025

Gloucester - Stephen L. "Steve" "Bruno" Barusso, a lifelong resident of Gloucester, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20th, at the age of 87.
Steve proudly served in the U.S. Army with the 101st Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and Helicopter Crew Chief. Following his military service, he dedicated his...

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Maureen BeeleyMaureen M Beeley

1933 - 2025

Rockport - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
She was proceeded in death by her parents James & Evelyn Beeley and her Brother James & Sister-in-law Jeannette Beeley.
Maureen lived an incredible life, faithfully serving God and dedicated her whole life helping others. Her list of achievements...

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H. Brandon BellH. Brandon Bell

1984 - 2025

Gloucester - H. Brandon Bell, 41, a dedicated father, loving husband, and precious son, passed peacefully on Friday, October 10th, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Gloucester, Brandon was loved by all who knew him. He was someone who could try anything and be good at it and had many talents....

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William BensonWilliam Bill Benson

1939 - 2025

Gloucester - Bill spent most of his life as a fisherman, working around the world from catching cod and haddock in the Atlantic Ocean to yellowfin tuna off San Diego, CA, and as far south as New Zealand.
He also fished the Bering sea off Alaska. In addition, Bill worked as a Marine mechanic, maintaining Naval...

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Xavier Bertolino, Jr.Xavier Francis Bertolino, Jr.

1951 - 2025

Gloucester - It is with great sadness that we express the untimely passing of Xavier Francis Bertolino, Jr., 74, on October 21st, 2025 after a brief illness.
Xavier, better known as Savy Jr., was born in Gloucester MA on October 20, 1951. He was predeceased by his parents, Xavier Francis Bertolino Sr. and Helen V....

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Scott BoyleScott Boyle

October 6th

Gloucester - Scott Boyle, 61, of Gloucester, passed away after a brief illness on October 6th. Scott was born in 1964 in Coylton, Ayrshire, Scotland.
He was the son of Nan (Wilson) and the late Vincent Boyle.
A lifelong Gloucester resident, Scott graduated Gloucester High School, class of 1982. He attended...

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Mary CarboneMary K. Carbone

1955 - 2025

Rockport - Mary Kay (Fitzpatrick) Carbone passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her favorite place in the world, Tuna Wharf in Rockport, MA.
Mary Kay was born in Buffalo, NY to James and Patricia Fitzpatrick, who raised her in...

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Diane Curtis-SancesDiane C. "Sittie" Curtis-Sances

1938 - 2025

Gloucester, Avon - Diane (Luster) Curtis-Sances, beloved SITTIE, age 87, passed away peacefully in her home on 11/1/2025, surrounded by the love, laughter, and warmth of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren — the very legacy she spent her life building.

Though an only child, Diane grew up...

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Manuel DeCruz, Jr.Manuel DeCruz, Jr.

1946 - 2025

Salem - Manuel "Manny" DeCruz, Jr., 79, of Salem, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, November 1, 2025. Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Manuel Sr. and Mae (Encarnacao) DeCruz. He was the beloved husband of Roberta (Rothman) DeCruz for 50 years.
Manny was a lifelong athlete, coach, and...

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Charlesanna DetraCharlesanna F. Detra

1926 - 2025

Beverly - Charlesanna "Chuck" Detra (Eberly), 99, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.
She was born January 7, 1926, to Walter Eberly and Helen Eberly (Sullenberger) in Lancaster, PA. A long-time resident of Eastern Point in Gloucester, MA, Chuck most recently resided at the Herrick House in Beverly, MA. On...

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Salvatore FavazzaSalvatore "Sam" Favazza

1939 - 2025

Danvers - Salvatore Favazza, 85, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 9, 2025. Sam was the son of the late Capt. Benjamin and Grace (Lucido) Favazza.
Sam was born in Gloucester, later residing in Danvers and Salem area for the past better part of his adult life.
Sam was one of Gods special angels on earth,...

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Grace FavazzaGrace C. Favazza

1927 - 2025

Gloucester - In the early hours of Thursday, October 23, 2025, Grace C. (Aiello) Favazza passed peacefully in her sleep to her heavenly home.
Grace was born on August 13, 1927, the fourth of eleven children of John and Calogera "Lillie" (Gelardi) Aiello. She was born in Boston's North End where she attended St. John...

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Paul Fears Jr.Paul J. Fears Jr.

1967 - 2025

Paul Joseph Fears Junior, 58, of Rockport, passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2025.
Born on June 22, 1967, in Gloucester Massachusetts, Paul was the son of Paul Fears Senior and Sylvia Fears (Bouchie), both deceased. Paul attended Rockport Public Schools and graduated from The University of Massachusetts,...

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Marilyn FieldMarilyn C. Field

1933 - 2025

Manchester - Marilyn Claire (Ryan) Field, 92, passed away on Friday, October 24th surrounded by her loving family. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when her family needed her most, offering support, wisdom, love, and the best family dinners in abundance.
"Mal" was born and raised in Dorchester, MA,...

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