All Obituaries

Peter James Pappas (Pappalimberis), 67, succumbed to his injuries Friday evening May 22, 2020 at the Lahey Medical Center in Burlington after an accident at his home on Sunday afternoon.  Born on   February 4, 1953  he was the son of the late Louis and Mabel (MacDonald) Pappalimberis.   He was born and raised in Ipswich, and remained there his entire life.  Growing up he spent most of his time helping his father on the family farm.  Peter was passionate...

A private graveside service was held in the New Highland Cemetery, Ipswich.  A complete obituary will appear soon.

Peter William ‘Rabbit’ Walke, 73, beloved husband of the late Anne Fay (Heenan), died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, May 16, 2020.  Born in Beverly on May 27, 1946, he was the son of the late John T. and Elizabeth J. (Fraser) Walke.  Though born in Beverly, he was a life-long resident of the town of Hamilton. Pete was a graduate of the Hamilton/Wenham Regional High School, Class of 1964.  He and his wife Fay were married on May 3, 1969.  Pete served in the...

Brother Mark L. Gallant, M.S., 79, a Missionary of Our Lady of La Salette, died May 13, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, CT.  He was born April 14, 1941 in Ipswich, MA, the second of twelve children of the late Albert and Aldene (Marcorelle) Gallant.  He attended grammar school in Ipswich and high school at the Oblate Seminary in Bucksport, ME and St. Joseph Academy in Salem, MA.  Brother Mark entered the La Salette Novitiate in Ipswich on May 1, 1962.  He...

McNEIL, Robert Manson of Ipswich, Massachusetts May 8, 2020 after a long fight with cancer. He died peacefully at home with his family. Son of Lawrence Sr. and Mary McNeil. Beloved husband of Rita McNeil. Loving father of Robert Jr., Rebecca, James, and Colby. Brother of Lawrence Jr. and his wife Rebecca , Christopher and his wife Martha , sister Marilyn McNeil, and predeceased by his brother Cpl. Joseph D. McNeil, USMC. Robert “Bob” grew up in Milton, went to St....

Joan Gavrilles, formerly of Ipswich passed away on  May 8, 2020  at Brentwood Nursing Home in Danvers.  Born on  April 20, 1926  in Boston, MA, Joan is survived by her son William Papageorge and his wife Cindy of Hampstead, NH and her daughter Joan Vontzalides and her husband Nicholas of Ipswich.  She also leaves behind her grandson Will Papageorge of Arizona, her granddaughter Nicole Moses of Boxford, MA and two great-grandchildren  Mateo Geringer and...

Kathleen Frances Broderick ,86 , died on May 7, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. Born in Somerville on January 5, 1934. She was the daughter of the late Richard and Anna (Mansfield) Broderick. She was raised and educated in Somerville and was a graduate of Somerville High School. She leaves her brother, John Broderick and wife, Antoinette Broderick, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Robert, her sisters Anna Broderick and Mary Ruest. A private...

Elizabeth J. (Krakowski) Hetnar, 73, died early Wednesday morning  April 22, 2020 in the Beverly Hospital after a short illness.  Born in Ipswich on  September 4, 1946  she was the daughter of the late  Bernard A. Sr., and Wanda M. (Mroszczyk) Krakowski.      Elizabeth was a life long resident of Ipswich.  Raised and educated in Ipswich she was a graduate of Ipswich High School.  She enjoyed traveling with her mother and...

Walter M. Bartniski, 73, husband of Lorraine L. (McCarthy) Bartniski, died peacefully Saturday afternoon  April 18, 2020  in the Kaplan Family Hospice Center in Danvers surround by his loving family.  Born in Ipswich on  October 15, 1946  he was the son of the late Chester S. and Broche A. (Letusky) Bartnicki.       Raised and educated in Ipswich Walter was a graduate of Ipswich High School.  After high school he enlisted in the Navy...

Carmela Janet Di Sciullo passed away peacefully on April 15, 2020.       Carmela was born in Boston, MA, and was the daughter of Zalmira Maiocco and Domenico Di Sciullo.  She graduated from Girl’s High School in Boston and went on to attend Bryant and Stratton evening classes for a degree in Shorthand & Business.Carmela was employed as Systems Analyst for John Hancock Insurance Company in Boston, for 40 years before retiring. Past Member and Past...