All Obituaries

Joyce Ann Cochran passed away on September 6, 2023 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a brief illness. Joyce was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Wesley Clark Carroll and Margaret Irene McAfee. She grew up in E. Hartford and attended Boston University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Early Education. Joyce taught elementary school back in her home state of Connecticut where she was introduced to Henry “Hank” Cochran. They were married in Connecticut,...

William Peter Alexopoulos died peacefully at his home in Ipswich, MA on September 3, 2023, five days short of his 95th birthday.   Bill, as he was known, was born on September 9, 1928.Hewas a lifelong member of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church in Ipswich and a graduate of Ipswich High School, where he played football, basketball, and baseball.  After high school Bill served in the U.S. Coast Guard.  When he returned home, he served...

Helen Therese (Welch) Parker, 94, of Ipswich MA and Newburyport MA, peacefully passed away on August 31, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born on August 6, 1929 to Agnes and John C. Welch, Sr. in Quincy MA. She graduated from Quincy High School in 1947. After high school, Helen trained and worked as a bookkeeper.  Her skill with numbers and the ability to balance accounts to the exact penny was something she took much pride in and utilized throughout her...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard E. Slavin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son. Richard's journey, which began on September 24, 1949, has left an indelible mark on the lives he touched. He was a pillar of strength and love within his family.   Richard was the devoted husband of Ellen Rizzari Slavin, a partnership that spanned 54 years. He was the cherished son of the late Eugene and Anna Slavin, a family that instilled in him the...

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, our mother, Rose Cormier (née Després) passed away in her home at the age of eighty surrounded by the love of her family. She had been in hospice care after an extended period of living with dementia. She was born in Cocagne, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Philias and Aurore (née Poirier) Després. Rose immigrated to the United States in 1959. She married John Cormier, of Merrimac, MA, in 1961 and later became a citizen...

Paul M. Nasipak, 77, of Hamilton, MA, passed away on July 19, 2023.  He was born on March 8, 1946, in Oberlin, OH, to the late Valentin and Shirley Nasipak.  Paul served in the US Navy followed by a fulfilling career in the insurance industry, spanning over 40 years.  He was proud to serve as a partner at Hatch Leonard, where he played a pivotal role in the agency’s growth.  In 1999 he was named Small Business Advocate of the Year by the Business Council of NY and...

Ralph George DeSilva of Ipswich, MA, formerly of Tewksbury, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease on Monday July 17th, 2023.   Ralph was the son of George and Rachel DeSilva, born in Lowell, MA on March 1, 1949. He was raised in Tewksbury, MA, graduating from Tewksbury High School. He grew up summering on Great Neck; he moved there permanently in 1973.  After receiving an associates degree in business Ralph began...

Jeffrey G. Turner, 65, husband of JoAnn M. Turner, died Friday evening  July 7, 2023  in the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers after a short illness.  Born in Haverhill on  April 20, 1958  he was the son of the late Leon and Joanne (Jeffers) Turner.       Jeff was a graduate of the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical School.  He was a life-long resident of Ipswich.  Jeff made his career as an Electrician for the Town of...

Pattra W. Mattox, 46, December 18, 1976 - June 30, 2023, died peacefully Friday evening after a courageous battle with Cancer.  Originally from Fredonia, NY, Pattra moved to Boston after college and to Ipswich in January 2010, where she and her husband have been raising their family.   Pattra is survived by her husband Brad, her two beautiful sons, Miles and Cameron, her parents Sawarngwong and Chodchoy Wirojratana, sisters  Nitida (Darrin) Paschke, Lisa Wirojratana of...

DANIEL S. CARTA (“GUIDO”), age 67. THE MAN, THE MYTH, THE LEGEND Dan Carta passed away on June 27, 2023 after a hard-fought battle with esophageal and related cancers.  Born May 3, 1956 in Methuen, MA, to Sebastiano Carta and Geraldine (Menery) (Carta) Page, Dan was educated in Methuen schools. Dan was a man of many talents.  He was a great cook and had a good singing voice as was evidenced by his friends who witnessed his many Karaoke performances.  Frank...