All Obituaries

Keith D'Entremont, of Wilmington, MA, died unexpectedly May 14, 2023, at the age of 69. Keith was a graduate of Austin Preparatory School and Suffolk University He enjoyed a long career in the Sporting Goods Industry where he met his wife of 38 years, Sue, at Fischer Ski Company. Beyond his love of skiing, Keith could be found golfing at Ferncroft, boating at Ipswich Bay Club or driving his little white car around the North Shore. Keith is survived by his wife Sue D'Entremont, his...

Kenneth L. Welch Jr., 79, of Sun Lakes, Arizona, passed away on February 23, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born to parents Kenneth and Isabelle Welch on September 6, 1943, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Ken graduated from Algonquin Regional High School and began a career with the United States Air Force. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service as a Technical Sergeant. Ken began his next career as a Data Communications Analyst with NCR, where he met the love...

Brian S. Barry, age 81, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023.  Brian was the beloved husband of Shirley M. (Bryson) Barry, devoted father of Christopher Barry & wife Paula of Parrish, FL, formerly of Wilmington, Kim LaRocca, Scott Barry & wife Melissa, Michael Barry, all of Wilmington, and the late Gregg Barry.  Loving “Papa” of Nicole, Matthew, Julia, Brian, and Emily.  Cherished son of the late Edmund and Katherine...

Dr. John S. Hanekamp, age 63, of Wilmington died on January 26, 2023, at Massachusetts General Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Isabel (McMorrow) Hanekamp with whom he shared nearly 17 years of marriage. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Dr. John H. Hanekamp and Maureen (Thesken) Hanekamp, John was loving brother to Dr. Linda-Marie Hanekamp and Stephen M. Hanekamp, brother-in-law to Dr. Daniel Eby and uncle of Daniel Eby, Claire M. Eby, Lucas J. Eby and Celeste A. Eby. John...

Richard M. MacDonald, "Rich", age 32, of Newburyport, formerly of Malden and Billerica, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 10, 2023.  Rich was born on March 2, 1991, in Melrose, MA; he was the dear son of the late Sharon (Kuczynski) and Richard "Rick" MacDonald.  Rich spent his early years in Malden, MA, before moving to Billerica; he attended Billerica public schools as a young boy and went on to graduate from Shawsheen Technical High School with the...

Attorney Scott C. Garrant, age 60 of Wilmington, MA passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on May 10, 2023. Scott was born on September 12, 1962, and grew up in Wakefield, MA, where he was involved with YMCA, boy scouts, chorus, the madrigal singers, and could be found hanging out with his group of friends, dubbed the “Partisons”. A talented singer, Scott sang the national anthem at his Wakefield High graduation, and received a “full-ride” scholarship to...

Patricia A. (Carvalho) Lena, age 74, of Wilmington, passed away May 10th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  Pat enjoyed many things in her life, playing Bingo, watching her favorite game shows on television, and taking trips to Foxwoods with her children.  She spent many years attending car shows with her late husband Fred and was a fan of the Red Sox.  Perhaps one of her favorite things to do was cooking for what seemed to be an army, but with as many grandchildren and...

Howard (Tad) Giroux, age 89, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on May 8th, 2023.  Tad was born on January 13, 1934, in Boston, MA; he was the son of the late Mary (Powers) Giroux and Howard E. Giroux. Tad was raised in Charlestown and Medford, graduating from Medford High School before enlisting in the Marine Corps. as a Marine Diver, honorably discharging in 1956. After the Corps., Tad settled in Wilmington, and called the town home for over 50 years.  Tad was the beloved...

Richard Ciampa, fondly known to family and friends as “Rich,” age 82, a long-time resident of Wilmington, passed away at the Aberjona Nursing Center in Winchester on May 4, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Rich was born in Boston on August 6, 1940. He was the cherished son of the late Anna M. "Mary" (Moriello) and George Ciampa. Rich spent his early years in Malden. He moved to Wilmington in 1987 where he lived ever since with his sister Janet Moynihan, her husband Paul...

Cheryl Thayer Parsons, age 78, of Glendale, MO, passed away following a lengthy illness on April 8, 2023.  Cheryl was born on July 9, 1944, in St. Louis, MO; she was the daughter of the late James R. and Ruby (York) Thayer.  Cheryl was raised in St. Louis and graduated from Webster Groves High School. Cheryl was the beloved wife of the late John “Steve” Parsons, devoted mother of Sarah Parsons & her husband Andrew of Massachusetts and Emily Parsons & her...