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SALEM, N.H. — Denise L. Jeffries, 38, of 10 Copper Beech Road, died yesterday at Boston Medical Center following a scuba diving accident on Sunday in Salisbury. Born in Binghampton, N.Y. on March 25, 1960, she was the daughter of Donald Jeffries of Naperville, Ill. and Mary Overfield Santos of Salem, N.H. She moved to Andover where she resided from 1974 to 1982, graduating from Andover High School, Class of 1978. She also attended Syracuse University and had been a resident of the Merrimack Valley area and southern New Hampshire for most of her life. Miss Jeffries was an active young woman who enjoyed life to the fullest and was very dedicated to her niece and nephew. She also enjoyed cooking and was an avid motorcyclist and boater. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her stepfather, Don Santos of Salem, N.H.; her fiance, Edward Fehrenbach of Lawrence; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Brian and Lynne Jeffries of Plaistow, N.H., and Kenneth Jeffries and Jackie Baker of Lowell; a half-brother, Frederick Jeffries of Naperville, Ill.; a half-sister, Jennifer Jeffries Carroll of Naperville, Ill.; three step-brothers, James Hancock of Naperville, Ill., Scott Santos of Brandenton, Fla. and Todd Santos of Syracuse, N.Y.; a niece and nephew, Kelsey Jeffries and Kurt Jeffries of Plaistow, N.H.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was the aunt of the late Brent Jeffries, who died in 1989. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral to be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Broadway, Haverhill. Burial will be held at the convenience of the family. Calling hours are Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Berube-Comeau Funeral Home, 47 Broadway, Haverhill. Donations may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Research Foundation, 4901 Main St., Suite 200, Kansas City, Mo. 64112-2634.

SALISBURY — Maryann (O'Keefe) DeStefano, of Railroad Ave., formerly of South Lawrence, died Monday morning at the Harborside Nursing Home in Amesbury. She was the wife of the late Ersilio G. DeStefano. Born in Lawrence, Mrs. DeStefano was raised in South Lawrence. She attended Lawrence schools and had lived in Salisbury for the past 30 years. Mrs. DeStefano was a homemaker for most of her life, caring for her family. She is survived by two sons, Gordon Kalil and William Kalil, both of Methuen; two daughters, Carol Costa of Methuen and Kathleen Rezek of Canton; two stepsons, Richard DeStefano and Michael DeStefano, both of Salisbury; a brother, Vincent O'Keefe of Methuen; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Star of the Sea Church, Salisbury. Burial will be in Union Cemetery, Amesbury. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Tuesday, 5-9 p.m. at the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend St., Amesbury.

HAVERHILL - Frederick T. Ellery, 54, of 100 Winter St., died Saturday at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill. Born in Newburyport on July 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Albert R. and Dorothy M. (Abbott) Ellery. He had been a resident of Haverhill since 1955 and previously resided in Newburyport. Mr. Ellery had been employed at Eastern Canvas Co. in Haverhill for 27 years. He is survived by five sisters, Eleanor G. Ball and Lucy M. Wyman, both of Haverhill, Maude Helen Mantarian of Newburyport, Mary Alice Sanborn of Exeter, N.H., and Marguerite "Peggy" Lambert of Tyngsboro; one brother, Albert R. Ellery Jr. of Newburyport; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was the brother of the late Grace D. Conwell. Funeral services will be held Wednesday evening at 8 at the C. Frank Linnehan & Son Funeral Home, 129 Kenoza Ave., Haverhill. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family, in Hillside Cemetery, Haverhill.

NEWBURYPORT — Rowland Currier Jr., 78, of Newburyport, died Friday from complications of emphysema. He was the husband of Lucy (Houldsworth) Currier. Born and raised in Newburyport, he was the son of the late Rowland Sr. and Walborg (Bye) Currier. Mr. Currier was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from the Naval Reserve as a Commander in 1978. Mr. Currier was a salesman for Ad, Siedel & Son, an institutional food distributor, prior to his retirement in 1982. He had been a special events driver for Governor Dummer Academy in Byfield and served as treasurer for a local charitable organization. In addition to his wife of 51 years, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Rowland "Ron" III and Dorene Currier of Amesbury, and David W. and Denise Currier of Methuen; three grandchildren, Joshua Currier of West Newbury, and Justin and Devin Currier of Salisbury; three step grandchildren, Thomas J. Sadowski of Newmarket, N.H., Joseph Kaczynski of Methuen and Stacy Andrade of Lawrence; two step great-grandchildren, Tyler and Hayley Andrade of Lawrence; and many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of Harriet L. (Currier) Noyes of Newburyport and Priscilla A. (Currier) Gould of Adams. A Memorial service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's Church, Newburyport. Burial will follow in Belleville Cemetery, Newburyport. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul's Church Altar Guild, 166 High St., Newburyport, Mass. 01950.

NEWBURYPORT — Florida M. (Poulin) Villarney, 100, of Low Street, died Sunday evening at the Country Manor Nursing Home, Newburyport. She was the wife of the late James J. Villarney. Born in Newburyport, she was the daughter of the late Nazaire and Marie (Morrisette) Poulin. She was raised in Newburyport and was a graduate of the French Parochial School of Newburyport, which was taught by the Parisian Nuns, whom she loved dearly. Mrs. Villarney lived in Newburyport for the greater part of her life. For several years she worked in area clothing stores in Pawtucket, R.I., before moving back to Newburyport. She is survived by a sister, Clara Gaumont of Amesbury;, and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral Mass on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Louis DeGonzague Church, Newburyport. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours. Donations may be made in her memory to the St. Louis DeGonzague Church, 17 Federal St., Newburyport, Mass. 01950.

SALISBURY — Mary A. (Neagle) Whiteley, 90, a resident of 197 Elm St., died early Sunday at the Greenleaf House in Salisbury. She was the wife of the late Colin C. Whiteley, who died in 1990. Born in Haverhill on May 4, 1908, she was the daughter of the late John and Catherine (Quirk) Neagle. She had been a resident of Salisbury for the past 10 years. Prior to that, she lived on Plum Island in Newbury. A graduate of St. James High School in Haverhill, she also attended Merrimack College in North Andover. Mrs. Whiteley was employed by the former Hoyt & Worthen Tannery Co. of Haverhill as a secretary and administrative assistant for more than 20 years, until her retirement in 1969. She was a former member of the Ladies of Merrimack, an organization of women connected with Merrimack College. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Colleen and Gerald Plumley of Newburyport; Janice and Frank Sirois of Newbury, and Katherine and Bruce Picard of Key West, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Katherine and Laurence Phillips of Oxnard, Calif.; a sister-in-law, Gertrude Pallette of Pompano Beach, Fla.; a brother-in-law, Kenneth Whiteley of Laguna Beach, Calif.; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two close friends, Dorothy LeBlanc and Bernard Turner. A private service will be celebrated on Thursday at the St. Louis DeGonzague Church in Newburyport. Burial will be in Bridge Street Cemetery, West Newbury. Donations in her memory may be made to Community Service, 31 Green St., Newburyport, Mass. 01950.

GEORGETOWN — John R. Boulanger, 90, of Chestnut Street, died Sunday at Hale Hospital in Haverhill. He was the husband of Marie Louise (Feilteau) Boulanger. Born in West Boxford on April 11, 1908, he was the son of the late Peter F. and Herminise (Demers) Boulanger. Mr. Boulanger was a shoe pattern maker in Haverhill and other cities. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John Theodore Boulanger of Georgetown; a daughter, Jeanette Betty of Atkinson; two sisters, Beatrice Peppin and Emily Mello, both of Ocala, Fla.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Merton E. Roberts Jr. Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant St., Georgetown. Burial will follow in Harmony Cemetery, Georgetown. Calling hours will be held tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, Essex County Branch, 462 Boston St., Suite 7, Topsfield, Mass. 01983.

MERRIMAC — William K. Bick Sr., 72, of 80 Hadley Road, died Saturday at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. He was the husband of Margaret "Peggy" (Sauve) Bick. Born in Salem on Oct. 4, 1925, he was the son of the late John A. and Edith (Kimball) Bick. He was educated in the Salem and Danvers school systems. Mr. Bick was a Navy veteran of World War II, attaining the rank of Gunners Mate 3. He received the World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal. After the war, Mr. Bick operated a lobster business in Beverly and, more recently, owned and operated Bill's Generator and Starter Service in Merrimac until his retirement in the early 1990s. The business is now operated by his son, Bill Jr. In addition to his wife of 49 years, he is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, William Jr. and Lois Bick of Brentwood, N.H., and Robert Bick of Salem, N.H.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Ruth and Paul Gamble of Salem, and Donna Bick and Susan Speed, both of Amesbury; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Virginia Bick, who died in 1979. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service tomorrow evening at 8 at the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Home, 106 Summer St., Haverhill. Calling hours are tomorrow, 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.

DEATH NOTICES

Alfred G. Rouff Sr., 78, retired blaster
BRADFORD -- Alfred G. Rouff Sr., 78, of Bradford, died Saturday at his home. He was the husband of the late Gladys I. (Simpson) Rouff.
[Published November 30, 1998]

Margaret C. Murphy, 88, summer resident of Salisbury Beach
BRADFORD -- Margaret C. (Dennehy) Murphy, 88, of 22 South New St., died Friday at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill. She was the wife of the late Jeremiah P. Murphy, who died on June 28, 1973.
[Published November 30, 1998]

Catherine A. LaBelle, 74, retired from Lucent Technologies
MERRIMAC -- Catherine A. (Demarais) LaBelle, 74, of 8 A St., died yesterday at her home.
[Published November 30, 1998]

Joan Hovey Brooks, 61, insurance representative
NEWBURYPORT -- Joan Hovey Brooks, 61, of 25 Temple St., died early Saturday morning at Country Manor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.
[Published November 30, 1998]

W. Joan Anderson, 68, nurse in area hospitals
BYFIELD -- W. Joan (Smallidge) Anderson, 68, of Byfield, died Sunday at the Country Manor Nursing Home in Newburyport.
[Published November 30, 1998]

Edward H. Allbee, 74, Salisbury harbormaster
SEABROOK -- Edward H. Allbee, 74, of Seabrook, died unexpectedly Friday at Anna Jaques Hospital after being stricken while completing an addition to his storage shed at his home. He was the husband of Doris C. (Hahn) Allbee.
[Published November 30, 1998]

Edward R. Gibney, 80
HAVERHILL -- Edmund R. Gibney, 80, formerly of 1 Fourth Avenue, died early yesterday morning at the Hale Hospital.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Miriam D. Morgan, 87, painted in abstract style
NEWBURYPORT -- Miriam D. Morgan, 87, of 2 Willis Lane, died Sunday morning at the Brigham Manor in Newburyport. She was the wife of the late Herbert Augustus Morgan, who died in 1989.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Beth L. True, formerly of Amesbury
NOTTINGHAM, N.H. -- Beth L. (Austin) True, 84, of Ledge Farm Road, formerly of Amesbury, died Wednesday morning at the Rockingham County Nursing Home in Brentwood, N.H.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Frederick H. Richenburg, 85,
SALISBURY -- Frederick H. Richenburg, 85, of 16 Pleasant St., died Monday afternoon in Salisbury. He was the husband of the late Eleanor M. (Auderer) Richenburg, who died in June.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Gene E. Trafton, 57, formerly of West Newbury
HAMDEN, Conn. -- Gene E. Trafton, 57, of Hamden, died Saturday at home following a short illness. He was the husband of Roberta Trafton.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Sylvia M. Clark, 71, former waitress
MERRIMAC -- Sylvia M. (Coombs) Clark, 71, of 5 Liberty Street, died yesterday morning at home with her family. She was the wife of James R. Clark.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Harold L. Bowes, 76, painter, football fan
GROVELAND -- Harold L. Bowes, 76, of 2 Burke St., died early yesterday morning at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Gemma C. Boutin, 58, Memorial School teacher
SALISBURY -- Gemma C. Boutin, 58, of 15 Meaders Lane, died Thursday morning at Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston after a battle with cancer. She was the wife of Richard Boutin, with whom she celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary last July.
[Published January 15, 1999]

Helen Haseltine, 46, department store clerk
HAVERHILL -- Helen (Woodard) Haseltine, 46, of 77 Portland St., died yesterdayy morning at Hale Hospital. She was the wife of Walter C. Haseltine.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Charles F. Harrington, 74, Navy veteran
WARWICK, R.I. -- Charles F. Harrington, 74, of 65 Blanchard Ave., formerly of Providence, R.I., died Tuesday at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Eleanor M. (Ohsberg) Harrington.
[Published January 28, 1999]

June B. Maroney, 71, bookkeeper for doctors
BRADFORD -- June B. (Harding) Maroney, 71, of 80 Blossom St., died Friday evening at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill. She was the wife of Thomas Emmett Maroney.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Andrew Ryan Wall, 17, Explorer Scout
BOXFORD -- Andrew Ryan Wall, 17, of Boxford, died early yesterday.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Rufina P. Peabody, 86, longtime Ipswich resident
IPSWICH -- Rufina P. (Pollard) Peabody, 86, of Ipswich, died Wednesday at the Stephen Caldwell Memorial Convalescent Home in Ipswich.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Gerald Edmund Madigan, 87, chef in area restaurants
BOSTON -- Gerald Edmund Madigan, 87, of 51 Warren Ave., formerly of Haverhill, died yesterday at the Jewish Memorial Hospital and Rehabilitation Center in Boston.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Roderick A. 'Rod' Cucurull, 43, truck driver
AMESBURY -- Roderick A. "Rod" Cucurull, 43, of Amesbury, formerly of Salem and Peabody, died suddenly on Monday at the Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport.
[Published January 28, 1999]

Rev. Arthur L. Reardon, 72, long-time parish priest
FRAMINGHAM -- Rev. Arthur L. Reardon, 72, of Framingham died yesterday in Framingham after a lengthy illness.
[Published May 7, 1999]

Jerome I. Linehan, 87, active church member
BEVERLY FARMS -- Jerome I. Linehan, 87, of Beverly Farms, died Thursday at the Seacoast Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Gloucester following a long illness. He was the husband of Mary S. (Mullin) Linehan.
[Published May 7, 1999]

Vivian P. LeClair, 75, enjoyed cooking, sewing
NEWBURYPORT -- Vivian P. (Short) LeClair, 75, of 1 Griffin Court, died Wednesday at Anna Jaques Hospital. She was the wife of the late Norman E. LeClair Sr.
[Published May 7, 1999]

Robert C. LaRocque Sr., 73, worked for dye company
SEABROOK -- Robert C. LaRocque Sr., 73, of Stoneybrook Park, died yesterday at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill after a period of failing health. He was the husband of Loretta M. (Gallant) LaRocque.
[Published May 7, 1999]

Salvatore A. Angelo, 77, retired from shipyard
AMESBURY -- Salvatore A. Angelo, 77, of 180 Main St., formerly of Newburyport and Hampton, N.H., died Wednesday at his daughter's home in Amesbury. He was the husband of Anita F. (Samperi) Angelo.
[Published May 7, 1999]

Addie F. Merrill, 80, formerly of Seabrook
BAREFOOT BAY, Fla. -- Addie F. Merrill, 80, of Barefoot Bay, Fla., died on Monday at Florida Hospital in Orlando after a brief illness. [Published April 07, 2000]

Mae E. Donahue, 89, Western Electric retiree
NEWBURYPORT -- Mae E. (Reynolds) Donahue, 89, of 2 Alberta Ave., died on Tuesday at the Port Healthcare Center in Newburyport.
[Published December 26, 2002]

John D. Frohlich, 41, lifelong Salisbury resident
SALISBURY -- John D. Frohlich, 41, of Salisbury, died Tuesday at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston of natural causes.
[Published December 26, 2002]

Bruce W. Mansell, 67, former Lucent employee
STRATHAM, N.H. -- Bruce W. Mansell, 67, formerly of Groveland, died Dec. 21 at his home.
[Published December 26, 2002]