All Obituaries

Joseph N. Clancy, (AKA, the guy who walked all over Ipswich) passed away on Tuesday  June 8, 2021 after a courageous and strong battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was 77 years young. Born in Gloucester on August 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Harold and Violet (Martin) Clancy.  He was raised and educated in Gloucester, and eventually met his wife Betty (Elizabeth) and then moved to Ipswich to live and raise their family.  Joe and Betty were married for 25 years...

Cecilia M. Furlotte (“Sparky”), died peacefully in her sleep at home of natural causes on Sunday, March 21st., 2021.   She was 98.      She was under the loving care of Mary McAvoy, Sonja Pryor and Care Dimensions.  She had a beautiful mind and generous heart-- a woman of faith and outstanding integrity.       Born in Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada in her grandparents house, she later moved to Montreal where she grew...

Edward Patrick Murphy, Jr. died on May 25, 2021, in a tragic accident.  Edward was born September 8, 1970, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. He died doing what he loved.  His passion and goal for the last few years was to complete all 48 of the 4,000-foot mountains in New Hampshire.  He would have met his goal this summer.  He died after completing his 39thpeak. He will be greatly missed by his family and childhood friends who know him as Ted or Teddy, his friends who...

Susanne Wheeler Csongor, a resident of Manchester-By-The-Sea passed peacefully on June 11, 2021 with her four daughters by her side; Katherine Elizabeth Campbell, Susanne Carina Csongor, Michelle Csongor O'Connor and Monica Maria Richards.  A celebration of her remarkable life will be held Saturday June 19th from 10:30 am  to 1:30pm at Aquila Farm, 645 Bay Road, Hamilton Massachusetts.  In memory of Susanne and her son Mark Christopher Csongor 1961-1967, donations to The...

Joan L. White passed away peacefully at home. She was a wonderful, caring and loving woman and Mom. She raised four children, moving around the country as her husband was in the military and they were always traveling.   She will be remembered by her amazing love for her children, her bowling skills, her love of her garden and birds. She was always thrilled by the hummingbirds that she got to watch.   Joan is preceded in death by her mother, Sophie F. Bishop, sister, Mary Ellen...

Mrs. Christine (Markos) Malenfant, 89, of Ipswich, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2021 with her loving family by her side. Born in Ipswich, lovingly called Tina, she was the daughter of the late Athanasios and Vasiliki (Perdikis)Markos. Raised and educated in Ipswich, Tina graduated from Ipswich High School.She was also a graduate of Fisher Junior College. She was a life-long member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church, Ipswich,  MA. Tina was also a...

Katharine Lincoln Winderlin passed away peacefully on May 16, 2021 with her daughter Sarah by her side at the Kaplan House of Danvers.  Prior to her recent illness, Katharine enjoyed living independently in Ipswich with her constant companion Michael, her greyhound, always by her side.  Katharine was predeceased in 2020 by her husband of 52 years, Patrick Winderlin.    Katharine was born August 22, 1943 in Ballston Spa, New York; her parents were Christina (Sweeney) and...

Eric Pecina of Ipswich, MA passed away in a swimming accident on April 23rd. He was 24. Eric was the cherished son of John and Diana Pecina of Princeton, NJ, and the beloved brother of Tess Pecina of Mt. Holly, NJ. He will be missed by many.   Eric was born in Glendale, Arizona, where he attended Sunrise Montessori preschool. In December 1999, he moved to New Jersey with his family, where he was excited to build his first snowman. Eric spent his early childhood years in Somerville. He...

Denis H. Trudel, husband of Chong Sun (Lee) Trudel, died unexpectedly at Beverly Hospital Thursday morning  May 27, 2021.  Born in Montreal, Canada on  September 22, 1945  he was the son of the late Jacques and Lucia (Vermette) Trudel.            Mr. Trudel was a long time resident of Ipswich.  He was raised and educated in Ipswich, a graduate of Ipswich High School, Class of 1964.  In his early years he was the...

Linda M. (Quadrato) Como, 58, died unexpectedly at her home in Ipswich Wednesday evening  May 12, 2021, she was the wife of Stephen M. Como.  Born in Waterbury, CT on  August 14, 1962  she was the daughter of the late Ralph N. and Shirley E. (Turner) Quadrato.      Linda was raised and educated in Watertown.  She was a graduate of Watertown High School. Linda was one of the kindest people that you would ever meet.  She took care of her...