NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA

Obituaries

Related Photos

  • Thomas Jackson Potts, III Picasa

    W00178890-image-1.jpg

Sign our guestbook

You may offer condolences and share your sympathy by leaving a message below:

comments powered by Disqus
November 28, 2012

Thomas Jackson Potts, III

Wakefield, MA — Mr. Thomas Jackson “Jack” Potts, III, a resident of Wakefield, passed away with his loving wife by his side at Boston Medical Center on Saturday, November 17, 2012.

He was born in Flushing, New York on June 13, 1947. He was raised in Rowley and graduated from Newburyport High School. Jack worked for Valle’s Steakhouse Restaurants throughout New England for several years before graduating from Bentley College. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and worked for 30 years at the Internal Revenue Service, most recently as an Information Security Specialist.

On October 8, 1988, he married Christine West and they shared a wonderfully unique relationship with many adventures. Jack filled his life with simple pleasures that he never took for granted. He enjoyed plays, doing the grocery shopping with lots of coupons, reading a good book, and being with his many nieces, nephews, and godsons. He was a master jig-saw puzzler, and especially enjoyed doing 3-D puzzles. He also worked with wood and was particularly computer savvy. Jack loved animals. Jack was an extraordinarily caring person who lived as he chose to live, and was deeply spiritual. He loved wearing Hawaiian shirts nearly every day, collecting stamps, travelling, and making everyone around him smile.

Jack was the beloved husband of Christine M. West of Wakefield. Father of Shayna Perechodiuk of Lynn and godfather of Daniel and Max Iascone of Georgetown. Son of Barbara (MacMillan) Potts of Rowley and the late Thomas Jackson Potts, Jr. Nephew of Edward MacMillan and his wife Barbara of NJ. Brother of Edward Potts and his wife Yvonne of VA, Jane Harris of Rowley, Amy Walker and her husband Bob of OR, James Potts and his wife Kimberly of Amesbury. Among his chief mourners are his canine companions, Nuggett, Yogi, and Bobby.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends will honor and remember Jack’s life by gathering for visiting hours at the Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Friday, November 30 from 4-8 PM, and for his Funeral Service at the Wakefield-Lynnfield United Methodist Church, 273 Vernon St., Wakefield which will be celebrated on Saturday at 2:00 PM. All are invited to remember Jack in a special way by wearing your favorite Hawaiian shirt to the services. Gifts in Jack’s memory may be made to the NEADS/National Education of Assistance Dog Service, PO Box 213, W. Boylston, MA 01583. For directions, online tribute or to share a memory, visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com

Text Only | Photo Reprints
Obituaries
  • W00232660-image-1.jpg
    Joseph P. Gagne, 92

    Fort Pierce, FL — Joseph P. Gagne, 92, was the husband of the late Elizabeth Gagne. Fomerly of Kensington, N.H., he was a veteran of WW II. He built numerous homes in Seabrook, N.H. He is survived by his daughter, Judythe Eaton of Ft. Pierce; his son, John G. Buzzell Sr. of Merrimac, Mass.; two sisters, Adrienne Beaulieu and Helena Worthen, both of Amesbury, Mass.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lorenzo and Wilfred Gagne, and one sister, Therese Garneau.

    Continued ...
    Jun 17, 2013 1 Photo
  • Joan Stergion, 77
    W00232510-image-1.jpg

    Nashua, NH — Joan Stergion (Makris), 77, of Nashua, returned home to The Lord after a prolonged illness. Joan passed away at her residence (Aynsley Place in Nashua) with her family and friends by her side.

    Continued ...
    Jun 15, 2013 1 Photo
  • Joanne M. Gibbons, 80
    W00232540-image-1.jpg

    West Newbury, MA — Joanne M. Gibbons, 80, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013. She was born January 22, 1933, in Lowell, Mass., to Karl D. Lay and Grace C. Lay, the youngest of five children.

    Continued ...
    Jun 15, 2013 1 Photo
  • Martha (Hunt) Tilton
    W00232480-image-1.jpg

    Salisbury, MA — Martha (Hunt) Tilton, age 86, longtime Salisbury resident, died peacefully at her home Thursday afternoon while being cared for by her cousin and caretaker, Dianne Jewett.

    Continued ...
    Jun 15, 2013 1 Photo
  • Jeanne T. Titus, 83
    W00232130-image-1.jpg

    Newton, NH — Jeanne Titus passed away peacefully on Tuesday at her home in Newton with her family at her side. She was born in Amesbury, Mass., and was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Cayer) Lagasse. She was the wife of the late Raymond Titus Jr., who passed away in 1996.

    Continued ...
    Jun 14, 2013 1 Photo
  • Colleen Ann Kritz, 25
    W00231820-image-1.jpg

    Rowley, MA — Colleen Ann Kritz, 25, of Rowley, died suddenly at home on Monday, May 13, 2013.

    Continued ...
    Jun 13, 2013 1 Photo
  • Michele (Griffin) Marciszka, 44
    W00232060-image-1.jpg

    AMESBURY — Mrs. Michele (Griffin) Marciszka, 44, of Amesbury, formerly of Salem, wife of Joseph Marciszka Jr., died Friday, June 7, 2013, at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

    Continued ...
    Jun 13, 2013 1 Photo
  • Mary L. (Baldinelli) Burns

    Amesbury, MA — Mary L. (Baldinelli) Burns, 87, lifetime resident of Amesbury, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Dover Center for Health & Rehabilitation in Dover, N.H. She was the wife of the late Robert W. Burns, who died in 1999.

    Continued ...
    Jun 12, 2013
  • Diane Collette, 62
    W00231190-image-1.jpg

    Haverhill, Ma — Diane Elaine (Brouillard) Collette of Plum Island, Newburyport, passed away peacefully early on Wednesday morning, May 29, 2013, at the Merrimac Valley Hospice in Haverhill, Mass., after a brief illness of only three weeks. At her side at the time of her passing was her daughter, Rebecca, who helped Diane make the passage into the arms of Jesus and our heavenly father. Diane spent the last few days of her life on earth surrounded by family and loving family and friends praying and loving her.

    Continued ...
    Jun 11, 2013 1 Photo
  • Elizabeth A. (Sullivan) Lawlor

    Framingham, MA — Elizabeth A. (Sullivan) Lawlor, 90, longtime Amesbury resident, passed peacefully Sunday afternoon at St. Patrick’s Manor Nursing Home in Framingham, surrounded by her loving family.

    Continued ...
    Jun 11, 2013
  • Priscilla J. Nolet, 90
    W00231250-image-1.jpg

    Seabrook, NH — Priscilla J. (Jackson) Nolet, 90, died Sunday, June 9, 2013, at Kindred Nursing and Rehabilitation–Brigham Manor in Newburyport.

    Continued ...
    Jun 11, 2013 1 Photo
  • David R. Mathews

    Merrimac, MA — David R. Mathews, longtime Merrimac resident, died peacefully Friday morning, on his 89th birthday at the Winnisquam Lodge at Riverwoods in Exeter, N.H. He was the beloved husband of 67 years of Dorothy L. (Olsen) Mathews.

    Continued ...
    Jun 10, 2013
  • Gregory J. Fleming, 55

    Byfield, MA — Gregory R. Fleming, 55, of Byfield, Mass., formerly of Hamilton, Mass., died Wednesday evening in his home surrounded by his family. Gregory was born in Beverly, Mass. on October 8, 1957, and was the son of Jack and Nadja (Zuk) Fleming.

    Continued ...
    Jun 10, 2013
  • Bruce Alan Merrill

    Merrimac, MA — Bruce Alan Merrill, 70, of Merrimac, formerly of West Newbury, died peacefully Friday morning at his home after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.

    Continued ...
    Jun 8, 2013
  • Shirley Lewis, 76
    W00230580-image-1.jpg

    Newton, MA — Shirley Lewis, 76, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving daughter, Angela, by her side on May 5 after a courageous battle with cervical cancer.

    Continued ...
    Jun 8, 2013 1 Photo
  • Henry E. Pabisz, 69
    W00230310-image-1.jpg

    Byfield, MA — Henry E. Pabisz, 69, of Byfield, Mass., and formerly of Peabody, Mass., died early Thursday morning at his residence with his family by his side after a year long illness. He was the loving husband of Marie Patricia (Donohue) Pabisz with whom he shared eight years of marriage. He was first married to the late Patricia (Byrne) Pabisz who died in 2001. Henry was born in Peabody, Mass., on November 6, 1943, the son of the late Edward and Mary (Zastowsky) Pabisz and was raised and educated here, graduating from Peabody High School in 1961. He attended Lowell Technical School for a year before joining the General Electric Co., Lynn as a Planner for 47 years prior to his retirement 4 years ago.

    Continued ...
    Jun 7, 2013 1 Photo
  • Jeanette R. Chatigny, 89
    W00229970-image-1.jpg

    Haverhill, MA — Jeanette Ruth (Whiting) Chatigny of Newburyport, passed on June 4, 2013. She was lovingly cared for with dignity by the staff at the Wingate in Haverhill since Sept. 2009.

    Continued ...
    Jun 6, 2013 1 Photo
  • Marguerite (Gouin) Stewart-Horne, 78
    W00229290-image-1.jpg

    Foster NSW, Australia — Marguerite Gouin Stewart Horne passed away on May 31 in Foster New South Wales, Australia.

    Continued ...
    Jun 6, 2013 1 Photo
  • Alfred H. Clausnitzer Sr., 82

    Newburyport — Alfred H. Clausnitzer, Sr., 82, of Newburyport, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, June 2. Alfred was born in Groveland, Mass., on August 18, 1930, to the late Alfred and Doris (Hardy) Clausnitzer. Alfred was a local self-employed electrician, and also was an inspector or assistant inspector in Newburyport, Salisbury, Newbury, and West Newbury. During his spare time, Alfred and his late wife, Jean, enjoyed traveling and their dogs. Alfred served his country proudly with the U.S. Navy.

    Continued ...
    Jun 5, 2013
  • James Michael Kennedy Sr.
    W00229030-image-1.jpg

    Newburyport, MA — James Michael Kennedy Sr. passed peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 1, after a seven-year battle with cancer.

    Continued ...
    Jun 5, 2013 1 Photo
  • John O'Keefe
    W00229770-image-1.jpg

    Seabrook Beach, NH — John E. O’Keefe, 94, died on June 3, 2013, at Treasure Coast Hospice in Stuart, Fla. He was born on September 9, 1918, in Lawrence, Mass., son of the late James and Alice (McGoldrick) O’Keefe. John grew up in Lawrence and graduated from Lawrence High School. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for the 3rd Marine Construction Division in the South Pacific during WWII.

    Continued ...
    Jun 5, 2013 1 Photo
  • John Woodfall, 99
    W00229530-image-1.jpg

    Putnam, CT — John Davis Woodfall, 99, formerly of Heritage Road, Putnam, Conn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, at Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, Mass., with his family members at his side. John was born on December 16, 1913, in Rutland, Vt., to Colin Baines and Marion Davis Woodfall. He graduated from Rutland High School in 1931. John married Marian G. Woodis in 1942.

    Continued ...
    Jun 5, 2013 1 Photo
  • Ronald 'Scott' Hanson, 53
    W00229580-image-1.jpg

    Raymond N.H. — Ronald "Scott" Hanson, 53, of Raymond N.H., died unexpectedly on June 1,2013, at his residence with his wife at his side.

    Continued ...
    Jun 5, 2013 1 Photo
  • Brent Paulhus, 47
    W00228730-image-1.jpg

    Newburyport, MA — Brent Francis Paulhus, 47, passed away peacefully on May 28, with his brothers by his side after a 12-year battle with ALS.

    Continued ...
    Jun 3, 2013 1 Photo
  • John Woodfall, 99
    W00228800-image-1.jpg

    Putnam, CT — John Davis Woodfall, 99, formerly of Heritage Road, Putnam, Conn., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, at Anna Jacques Hospital, Newburyport, Mass., with his family members at his side. John was born on December 16, 1913, in Rutland, Vt., to Colin Baines and Marion Davis Woodfall. He graduated from Rutland High School in 1931. John married Marian G. Woodis in 1942.

    Continued ...
    Jun 3, 2013 1 Photo
  • Stanley A. Sadowski, 60

    Ware, MA — Stanley A. Sadowski, 60, passed away at home on Thursday, May 30, 2013 after a long courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, with his loving wife by his side. Stanley leaves behind his loving wife of 32 years, Joan, (Rogowski) Sadowski. They were married on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1981. Joan was his everything ...his loving wife, lover, best friend, soulmate, and his rock as he was hers. They were like two peas in a pod, always together. Stanley always said Joan was like his American Express card ...you don't leave home without her. Stanley was born in Newburyport, Mass., son of Lorraine Barbara (Mowrey) Sadowski and Henry T. Sadowski. He leaves behind his three sisters, Sharon and husband, Danie,l Babbin, and Cathy Burnham of Exeter, N.H., and Lynne and husband, Dick Pray, of Barrington, N.H. A brother Thomas and wife Lynda Sadowski of Newburyport, Mass. Stanley was predeceased by his parents and brother, Dean. Stanley also leaves behind his three brothers-in-law, John Rogowski of Hardwick, Mass., Richard and wife, Dottie, Rogowski of Three Rivers, Mass., and Fred Rogowski of Ware, Mass. Stanley was also predeceased by his in-laws, Felix Fred and Monica B. (Skura) Rogowski of Ware. Stanley also leaves behind many nephews; a niece; triplets; two great-nephews; and a great-niece. Stanley attended Newburyport schools, and entered the U.S. Air Force, where he proudly served his country for eight years as a law enforcement specialist serving in the Vietnam War, and being exposed to Agent Orange.

    Continued ...
    Jun 3, 2013
  • Olga M. (Gilberti) Wanyo
    W00228700-image-1.jpg

    Salem & Danvers — Mrs. Olga M. (Gilberti) Wanyo, 93, died Thursday evening at Salem Hospital in Salem. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael J. Wanyo, Sr. Born and raised in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Adelaide (Lepore) Gilberti and lived in Revere until 1970 when she moved to Salem. For the past five years she lived at Emeritus at Cherry Hill Assisted Living in Danvers.

    Continued ...
    Jun 1, 2013 1 Photo
  • Steven Thomas Stellmach

    Newburyport — Steven Thomas Stellmach of Newburyport, 55, died after a brief battle with lung cancer, Wednesday afternoon, May 29, 2013, at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House in Haverhill, surrounded by his family.

    Continued ...
    Jun 1, 2013
  • Dwayne W. Welch, 73

    Peabody, MA — Dwayne W. Welch, 73, of Peabody, died May 29 in Danvers. Born in Holden, Maine on December 9, 1939, the son of the late Max and Marion (Carmichael) Welch. Mr. Welch was raised in Topsfield and a graduate of Topsfield High School where he was captain of the football team. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was a retired Master Craftsman from Osram Sylvania of Danvers. Mr. Welch was also an avid golfer.

    Continued ...
    May 31, 2013
  • Shana Rose Kezer
    W00228350-image-1.jpg

    Newburyport, MA — Shana Rose Kezer, 28, died unexpected Monday morning at her home in Newburyport.

    Continued ...
    May 31, 2013 1 Photo

AP Video
Man Who Disrupted Flight Ranted About CIA Feds: 7-Eleven Stores Exploited Immigrants Fla. Teen Catches Ride With Whale Shark G8 Leaders Huddle on Syria Raw: Obama, Putin Meet at G8 Iran's Rowhani Urges 'Path of Moderation' Daughter: Mandela Doing 'Very Well' Investigators Probe Origin of Colo. Wildfire Ex-NFL Star Chad Johnson Out of Jail 'Game of Thrones' Boosts N. Ireland Raw: Prince Philip Leaves Hospital After Surgery Zimmerman Jury Selection Turns to Media Exposure Raw: FBI Meets Plane After Poison Threat Family Tweets Say Kim Kardashian Gives Birth US, EU Leaders Announce Free Trade Talks
Special Features