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David C. Putur, 48, of Rowley, passed away January 8, 2021 peacefully in his sleep at his home.  He was born and raised in Ipswich to David T. and Mary J. (Sotiropoulos) Putur. Dave’s personality was larger than life.  He was smart, funny, and had a big heart. He loved music and attended many concerts, and he had many adventures with his friends. His family and friends have endless stories that will forever fill their hearts with love and laughter. He is survived by...

 Roberta (McCarthy) Maniatis, 90, of Ipswich passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Beverly Hospital.   Roberta was known and loved by many an Bobbie, Mom, Gram, YaYa, Gee, Auntie Bobbie, and Mrs. M.   She was full of sparkle and sass, smarts and quick wit, and those closest to her knew her genuine sweetness and generosity.   She was born in Malden in 1930, the daughter of the late George and Ella (Carnes) McCarthy.  She moved to Ipswich with her family as a...

Fr. John Govostes, 78, who was the Priest of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Ipswich, passed away Thursday evening December 24, 2020 in the Lahey Hospital in Burlington due to the Covid-19 virus.  He shared 51 loving years of marriage with his wife Presbytera Kathy Govostes and was the proud father of both Christina and Dr. John Govostes.  Father John was born in Lowell on September 26, 1942 and was the son of the late Speleos and Jenney (Ganetos)...

Bruce Walter Laing, age 72, passed away December 21st, 2020 at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born in Hingham, Massachusetts. He attended Northeastern University, receiving a graduate degree in Psychology and spent much of his adult life successfully operating his own management consulting firm.    Bruce lived a full life. He was a world traveler, prolific writer, and talented photographer. He was an amazing cook as evidenced by his extensive...

Florence E. ‘Betty ‘ (Taylor) Wiemann, 95, wife of the late Harry K. Wiemann, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday morning  December 20, 2020.  She was born in Philadelphia on  May 23, 1925  the daughter of the late Earl and Florence (Pleiss) Taylor.           Betty was raised and educated in the Philadelphia area.  She took great pleasure in cooking for her family.  As a piano teacher she had a...

Ipswich – Lorraine L. (McCarthy) Bartniski, 69, wife of the late Walter M. Bartniski, died Tuesday afternoon  December 15, 2020  in the Beverly Hospital after a short illness as the result of complications from Covid-19.  Born in Lynn on  January 9, 1951  she was the daughter of the late Donald F. and Phyllis L. (Raymond)...

Lillian G. Colburn, 85, wife of Stanley W. Colburn, died Thursday morning  December 3, 2020  in the Masconomet Healthcare Center in Topsfield after a brief illness.  Born in Ipswich on  November 11, 1935  she was the daughter of the late Harold S. and Margaret M. (MacLean) Higgins.      Mrs. Colburn was a life-long resident of Ipswich.  She was a graduate of Ipswich High School.  She was employed at the former Sylvania in Ipswich for...

Catherine Cavanaugh, of Ipswich, MA, died Sunday, November 29, 2020, peacefully at home and surrounded by her family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and caring, and will be deeply missed. She was born in Gloucester, MA, and daughter of Pauline (Testaverde) and Lawrence Scola and was the eldest of ten children. She spent 60 wonderful years with her beloved husband Robert, from whom she is pre-deceased, making a beautiful and loving home for her family.  She had a beautiful smile...

Ipswich -  The family of Ruth S. Huff of Ipswich, with heavy hearts, announces the passing of their mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Ruth was the devoted wife and widow of Donald E. Huff, the popular Ipswich teacher and school librarian for the Winthrop and Doyon Schools.   Born in East Rochester, NH in 1930, she was the daughter of Lloyd J. and Maude (Adams) Stewart.  With the Depression behind her, she stayed true to the lessons taught of making the most of...