Gloucester Times | Obituaries

John LovellJohn R. Lovell

1951 - 2025

Rockport - John R. Lovell, 74, of Rockport passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2025 at Oceanside Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
He was born in Glendale, California on July 17, 1951, son of the late Robert C. Lovell and Marie Louise Nodler.
John grew up in South Pasadena, CA, where his...

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Nancy MacDowellNancy J. MacDowell

1942 - 2025

Rockport - Nancy J. MacDowell, 83, of Rockport, passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025, with her family by her side.
She was born in Beverly, MA, and daughter of the late Alice and Sam MacDearmid. Nancy attended Beverly High School and later The Chandler Business School in Boston, Mass. She married Richard F....

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Donald McBrideDonald H. McBride

1936 - 2025

Gloucester - Donald McBride, 88, of Gloucester, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the Beverly Hospital.
Donald was the loving father of Donald McBride, Jr. and his long-time loving partner Teresa Baranow Garney and the late Lauren McBride.
As a young man, Donald took wood-working classes at a Boston High School...

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Francis McNamara, Jr. DMDFrancis J. McNamara, Jr. DMD

1940 - 2025

Rockport - Francis J. McNamara, Jr. DMD, of Melrose and Rockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was 85.
Visiting Hours will be held from 1-4PM on Sunday, November 9th, at the Gately Funeral Home, Melrose. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10AM on Monday,...

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Joseph MelloJoseph C. Mello

1932 - 2025

Gloucester - Joseph C. Mello died peacefully on October 12, by his beloved wife, Donna's side. He was born September 17, 1932, son of the late Manuel C. Mello and Lucy C. Damon.
Joe worked for many years on the Gloucester waterfront as a longshoreman with Elliot Stevedoring. As a teenager, he fished out of...

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Sheila NevesSheila M. Neves

1945 - 2025

Gloucester - Sheila M. Neves, 80, wife of the late Joseph A. Neves, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Maplewood Nursing Home in Amesbury.
She was born in Gloucester on February 15, 1945, daughter of the late John "Cackle" and Alice (Rose) Morse.
Sheila was a graduate of Gloucester High School. She...

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Maria NotoMaria "Enza" Noto

1951 - 2025

Gloucester - Maria "Enza" (Adelfio) Noto, of Gloucester, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to so many, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 73, after a brief courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family
Born on December 5, 1951, in Terrasini, Sicily, Maria...

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Jean O'GormanJean Baer O'Gorman

1935 - 2025

Santa Fe - Jean Baer O'Gorman, age 89, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, supported by two of her children and a dear friend.
Jean embraced life in all ways. She was the most generous and kind person, and anyone touched by her spirit was blessed. She loved her sons dearly and...

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Anthony OnorioAnthony Onorio

1952 - 2025

Anthony Onorio, age 72 of Plymouth, MA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at the Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA.
He was born in Tripoli, Libya on November 30, 1952 and was the son of the late Gaetano and Girolama (Ferrante) Onorio.
Anthony grew up in Gloucester, MA and was a graduate of...

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Mary PowersMary Ann Powers

1953 - 2025

Rockport, Gloucester, South Hamilton - Mary Ann "M.A." Powers, 72, was known by those close to her as a profoundly unique and unforgettable presence. She remains a cherished mother, Nana, partner, friend, and loved one to so many. On Tuesday evening, October 21, 2025, she passed peacefully, surrounded by loved...

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Joan "Joanie" ReynoldsJoan "Joanie" G. Reynolds

1959 - 2025

Gloucester - Joanie Reynolds passed away on October 10, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Boston, MA her family moved to Gloucester in the 1970's. Joanie wore many hats in her life as a wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend, hairdresser, nurse and business owner. Joanie and her husband, Arthur ran Lane's...

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Robert RichRobert James Rich

1965 - 2025

Gloucester - Robert James Rich passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025, with "The Love of his Life" Michele, by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. with the Love and Support of his loyal brother, Michael, and his beautiful children, Joey, Michaela (partner Rob), Jimmy and his wife Brianna and his...

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John SperryJohn W. Sperry

1941 - 2025

Gloucester - John William Sperry, 84, of Gloucester, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
John was the devoted husband of Sandra L. (Bouchie) Sperry for over 60 years, and together they built a beautiful life filled with family, faith, and community. He is...

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Paula StantonPaula Stanton

1960 - 2025

Gloucester - Our beloved mother, Paula passed away at home October 9, 2025.
She was born on February 24,1960 to the late Ralph and Grace (Randazza) Stanton.
She is survived by her 3 children, Danielle wife of Phillip Osier, Joshua LeClaire, and Bryan LeClaire fiancé of Stefanie Goulart. Our mom was the proudest...

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Gary StoneGary Martin Stone

2025

Essex - Gary Martin Stone 74, of Essex, MA and Oakland, CA passed away on the evening of October 31, 2025 following a brief illness. A navtive of Essex, Gary was the son of the late Martin C. Stone and Pauline (Craig) Stone. Gary was a graduate of Gloucester High Scholl, Class of 1969.
Gary was a great student...

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Robert SuretteRobert J. "RJ" Surette

1933 - 2025

Gloucester - Robert J. "RJ" Surette formerly of Shrewsbury and of Gloucester, passed away at his home on November 9, 2025, at the age of 92 surrounded by his family.
Born in Newton and raised in Waltham, Robert was the son of the late Henry and Evangeline Surette. He had many fond memories of playing pond hockey...

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