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Kenneth ChapmanKenneth John Chapman

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Kenneth John Chapman, beloved husband, father, son, stepson and brother.
Kenneth was born in Nottingham, England, grew up in Essex, MA, attended Essex Elementary School and graduated from Hamilton Wenham High School. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran.
He leaves his...

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Leonardo GilardiLeonardo Gilardi

1943 - 2026

Leonardo "Lenny" Gilardi, 82, of Gloucester, MA passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born in Cambridge, MA, to the late Michael and Angelina (Graffeo) Gilardi and spent most of his life in Gloucester, a community he loved deeply.

Lenny attended St. Ann's School before...

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Joanne L'HeureuxJoanne E. (Harding) L'Heureux

1945 - 2026

Joanne E. (Harding) L'Heureux, 81 of Gloucester, beloved wife of the late Paul L'Heureux, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Care One at Essex Park in Beverly.
Born in Gloucester, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ruth (Gabry) Harding. She was raised and educated in Gloucester and was...

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Marilyn McPhersonMarilyn J. McPherson

1931 - 2026

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Marilyn J. (Duchane) McPherson, passed away at home on Monday, August 24th, surrounded by her family. She was just five days shy of her 95th birthday. Born to Evelyn (Borge) & Arthur E. Duchane, Marilyn was a lifelong resident of Lanesville and graduated from Gloucester High...

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Nancy O'HanleyNancy Ruth O'Hanley

1931 - 2026

Nancy Ruth (Silva) O'Hanley
It is with great sadness to announce that Nancy passed away on August 12th at the age of 94. A loyal friend to many, always ready to offer a helping hand. She devoted her life to her family as a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She was born on September 23, 1931 to Elva (Enos)...

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David Roach Jr.David A. Roach Jr.

1952 - 2026

David A. Roach Jr. passed away peacefully with his family by his side.
A graduate of UMass Amherst with a Master's degree in Marine Biology, David's love of the ocean was a defining part of his life. He worked for many years on the South shore of Massachusetts, before ultimately settling in Gloucester, where he...

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Robert RoseRobert E. Rose

1938 - 2026

A lifelong resident of Gloucester, Bob died unexpectedly in Hollywood, Florida.
As Captain of the f/v Judith Lee Rose, Bob was a third-generation Gloucester fisherman for the first half of his life. A man of many talents and varied interests, he pursued a wide range of work and hobbies throughout the second half of...

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Ruth SellersRuth L. Sellers

1951 - 2026

Ruth Louise Sellers, 74, of Rockport, Massachusetts, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Gloucester. Ruth was born on December 19, 1951, at Addison Gilbert Hospital in Gloucester to George and Pauline Woodbury.
After graduating from Rockport High School in 1969, Ruth moved to California, where she worked as a dental...

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