All Obituaries

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Charles R. Forrest, of Lynn, age 90, died peacefully Thursday at the Brudnick Center in Peabody after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Rosaline “Lynne” H. (d’Entremont) Forrest with whom he shared 37 years of marriage and Sheila M. (Wiltshire) Palin Forrest with whom he shared 30 years of marriage. Born in Lynn he was the son of the late Wilfred “Fred” D. and Mary L. (Spelman) Forrest. Charles “Charlie” or...

Andrew Carl Thorsten, age 94, of Peabody passed away peacefully at his home early Christmas morning.  He was the husband of the late Mary (Carney) Thorsten, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.  Known to friends as Carl, he was born in Winslow, WA in 1927, the only child of Andrew and Sophia F. (Brugger) Thorsten.  He grew up and attended school on Bainbridge Island, WA where he excelled in both academics and athletics.  He enlisted in the Navy following his...

Ernest L. Wilson, age 89, of Lynn died Thursday at Salem Hospital after a brief illness. He was the husband of Marilyn A. (Crowe) Wilson with whom he spent 70 years of marriage. Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Linwood and Mary (MacDonald) Wilson. Ernie attended Lynn public schools.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by two nieces, six nephews and many great nieces and nephews, and his sister-in-law, Elizabeth "Betty" Crowe of Peabody. He was predeceased by two...

Jacqueline “Jacki” M. Harrington, age 72, of Peabody died Thursday morning at her home, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Born in Weston she was the daughter of the late Edmund A. and Helen E. (MacDonald) Sgroi. She attended schools in Weston and graduated from Weston High School, Class of 1967. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from Bridgewater State College, Class of 1971, and her Master’s Degree from Cambridge College in 1990. Jacki began her...

  Rosemarie Arbogast, 82, of Lynn, MA passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. She was the beloved wife of Richard Arbogast, with whom she shared 20 wonderful years with.  Born in Boston MA on November 6, 1939 she was the daughter of the late Everett and Margaret (Courage) Frautten.  Rosemarie had many interests. She was a candy maker, cake decorator and was a skilled card player. One of her favorite things to do was to visit the casino with her...

Gwendolyn Hampton, of Lynn died Sunday Nov. 28th at Genesis at Wakefield after a lengthy illness. She was the wife of the late Samuel Hampton with whom she shared 5 years of marriage. Born in Lynn she was the daughter of the late Frank S. and Effie (Burris) Sport. Gwen attended Lynn schools and graduated from Lynn English High School, Class of 1944. She was employed by the City of Lynn as the Assistant Health Director for many years. Gwen was a member of the Bethel A. M. E. Church in Lynn,...

Frederick S. Gove, age 88 years, died Friday Nov. 19th at  Jesmond Nursing Care in Nahant, MA after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Virginia M. Gove with whom he shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Swampscott, he was the son of the late Frederick W. and Alice (Kitchin) Gove. Fred attended schools in Nahant and graduated from Lynn Trade High School in the  Class of 1950. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Korean...

Kenneth W. Wisenburn, age 82, died unexpectedly Thursday, November 4, 2021, at his home in Marblehead, Massachusetts. He was the devoted husband of the late Phyllis B. (Copeland) Wisenburn, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage.  Born in Springfield, MA, Ken was the son of the late May L. (Davis) Wisenburn and her husband. Ken graduated from Trade High School in Springfield and went on to graduate from the General Electric Apprentice Couse in 1961 (where he made several lifelong...

Tracy Kelly, age 80, of Nahant, formerly of Lynn and Salem, died Friday at the Jesmond Nursing Home, after a lengthy illness. She was the longtime companion of the late Robert Clay. Born in Salem she was the daughter of the late Lucius H. and Mitzi A. (Alsburg) Whittredge, Jr. She grew up in Marblehead and graduated from Marblehead High School, Class of 1958.  She was employed as a cook at Daka Food Service at St. Mary’s School for many years. She was a member of the Lynn Yacht...

Barrister Felix Imuentiyan Osemwegie "Useghisemwen of Benin" With gratitude to God almighty for a fulfilled life and total submission to His will, the entire families of Osemwegie, Omozusi, Sokpowu and Ezomo of Uzebu Quarters, Benin City, announce the glorious passing of our patriarch, Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Barrister Felix Imuentiyan Osemwegie , alias Useghisemwen of Benin at the legendary age of 84 years. He transitioned into eternity...