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John D. Brown
Thursday, August 12, 1999
John D. Brown, 65, of Methuen died Wednesday, Aug. 4, at home from complications of multiple myeloma, a disease he lived with for more than two years.
Mr. Brown was born in Stratford, Conn., and graduated from Fairfield University in 1956.
He lived in Andover from 1960-1971 and moved to Methuen in 1972.
Mr. Brown enjoyed early morning walks and baking and was an avid reader and historian.
Members of his family include his wife of 27 years, Barbara (Bulova) Brown of Methuen; daughters, Nancy Stephens and Janet Brown; sons, Robert Brown, Thomas Brown, David Brown and Jack Brown; sister, Barbara Packlick; former wife, Deborah Brown; seven grandchildren; and five nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was held Saturday at Pollard Funeral Home Inc. in Methuen.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Hospital Cancer Management Center, 70 East St., Methuen, MA 01844.
Ersilia A. Agostinelli
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Ersilia A. (Fiorilli) Agostinelli, 69, of Lawrence died Saturday, Aug. 7, at Penacook Place in Haverhill.
Mrs. Agostinelli was born in Italy.
She was a member of St. Augustine Church.
Members of her family include her sons, Anthony Agostinelli of New York, Lorenzo Agostinelli of California and Alfonso Agostinelli of Long Island, N.Y.; daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Turi Lonero of Andover; sisters, Annette Fiorilli and Yolanda Ricci, both of New York; brother, Antonio Fiorilli of Italy; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the widow of Salvatore Agostinelli.
A funeral Mass was said Tuesday at St. Augustine Church. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery.
Arrangements were by Burke Funeral Home.
Catherine S. Erler
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Catherine S. (Pattullo) Erler, 75, of Maple Avenue, a lifelong resident of Andover, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, at her daughter's home in North Grafton where she had been staying while ill.
Mrs. Erler was born in Lowell and was a graduate of Punchard High School.
She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mrs. Erler worked in data processing at the Andover Companies.
She was active in the Andover Senior Center, where she particularly enjoyed art classes and line dancing. Mrs. Erler was also active in the town veteran activities and participated in parades and programs sponsored by or honoring members of the Armed Forces.
Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Robin Erler of North Andover; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Charles Carter of North Grafton; brother, Hector Pattullo of Andover; sister, Frances Salois of Lawrence; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, Aug. 13, from 9-11 a.m. at Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 28 Florence St. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Oncology Dept., East Street, Methuen, MA 01844.
Everett C. Dearborn
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Everett C. Dearborn, 80, of Andover died Saturday, July 31, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Dearborn graduated from Punchard High School and from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston in 1938.
He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
Mr. Dearborn was a quality control inspector for many years with the former Bolton-Emerson Co. of Lawrence before he retired.
He was a member of South Church.
Members of his family include his wife, Dorothy (Wray) Dearborn of Andover; sons, David C. Dearborn of Sharon and Peter E. Dearborn of Amesbury; daughter, Deborah D. Brent of Andover; brother, Lauren R. Dearborn of Andover; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was the son of the late Roy S. and Florence M. (Curtis) Dearborn.
Arrangements were by McDonald Funeral Home in Wakefield.
A memorial service was held Thursday, Aug. 5, in South Church, 41 Central St.
Memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 1309 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02446; or to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA 01843.
Amy M. Barrett
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Amy M. (Gibbs) Barrett, 101, of Andover died Wednesday, Aug. 4, in a local nursing home.
Mrs. Barrett was born in Blandford and was a direct descendent of Israel Gibbs, who settled in Blandford in 1735. She later moved to Needham and then settled in the Andover area in 1983.
Mrs. Barrett was an art teacher in the Needham school system for many years.
Members of her family include her son and daughter-in-law, William C. and Doris Barrett III of North Andover.
She is the widow of William C. Barrett who died in 1997.
A private funeral service at Toomey-O'Brien Funeral Home in West Springfield was followed by a private graveside service at North Blandford Cemetery.
Margaret O. Shaw
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Margaret O. Shaw, 85, of 6 Crescent Drive died Friday, July 30, at Lawrence General Hospital.
Ms. Shaw was born in Medford and graduated from Medford High.
She worked at the U.S. Army base for several years and then at Jordan Marsh Co. after she retired.
While she lived in Medford she was a member of St. James Church where she taught Sunday school.
She was a Eucharistic minister at St. Michael Church in North Andover.
Members of her family include several cousins.
A funeral Mass was held Monday at St. Michael Church. Burial was in St. Luke Cemetery in Westboro.
Arrangements were by Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home in North Andover.
Ralph T. Wilson
Thursday, August 12, 1999
Ralph T. Wilson, 75, of 30 Railroad St., died Sunday, Aug. 8, at Lawrence General Hospital.
Mr. Wilson was born in Aberdeen, Wash.
He was an automobile salesman for several local car dealerships.
Members of his family include his wife, Frances (Courtis) Wilson of Andover; son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Irene Wilson of Salisbury; daughters, Barbara Gurecki of Dunstable and her husband, Robert Gurecki, Donna Anzuoni of Plymouth and her husband, Lawrence Anzuoni, JoAnn Piantidosi of North Andover and Lynne Kelly of Maine; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours were scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 11, at Dewhirst and Conte Funeral Home, 17 Third St., North Andover, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Perkins Institute for the Blind, 175 N. Beacon St., Watertown, MA 02471.
