Gloucester — George O. Korpi, 79, died at his home on Tuesday, March 19, 2013, following an extended illness. He was the husband of the late, Barbara M. (Hopkins) Korpi, who died in July of 2002. They had shared forty-seven years of marriage.
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George O. Korpi, 79
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Zeynep Bakkal, 45
Rockport — Zeynep Bakkal passed away suddenly in her home on Monday, March 18, 2013. Zeynep, a resident of Rockport for 16 years, was a beautiful woman inside and out.
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Ruth Marie (Smith) Todd 3/21/2013 Gloucester, MA
GLOUCESTER: Ruth Marie (Smith) Todd, 64, passed peacefully, but unexpectedly, March 21, 2013 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Russell J. Todd. Born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on July 27, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Muriel Smith. She was a graduate of the Gloucester High School class of 1966. Ruth was employed by the National Marine Fisheries for many years, having retired in 1998. She attended the First Baptist Church. A very giving person, she was always doing something she knew would bring happiness to others. Her sense of humor was second to none. She enjoyed watching her afternoon soaps relaxing with her “fur babies” Little B, M & M and her many birds. She was happiest when talking to and visiting with her family and friends. In addition to her husband of twenty-six years, she is survived by her children, Barbara, wife of Thomas Walsh, Shelley, fiancée of J.R. Hendrickson, Shawn, husband of Danielle Porter, Michelle, wife of Charlie Brumit and Russell J. “Rusty” Todd, Jr., grandchildren, Leah-Marie Walsh, John-Daniel Walsh, Charlie and Zoe Brumit; and great-grandchildren, Jason Sholds and Shyia-Rose Goodrich. She also leaves her sister, Julie, wife of Richard Richiuts, a host of in-laws, as well as many nieces, nephews and dear friends including, Dale Morris. A celebration of her life will be held at the First Baptist Church on a day and time to be announced. There are no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in her memory to the Cape Ann Animal Aid, 4 Paws Lane, Gloucester or the First Baptist Church “Memorial Fund”, 38 Gloucester Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930.
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Curtis Sanders, 64
Sarasota, Fla. — Curtis L. Sanders, husband of Sigrid Olsen, passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 10, 2013 in Sarasota, Fla. at the age of 64, engaged in an activity he loved, cycling outdoors on a beautiful sunny day.
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Natalie B. Johnson, 87
Seminole, Fla. — Natalie B. (Francis) Johnson, 87, of Seminole, Fla., formerly of Rockport, wife of the late, Frank W. Johnson, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2013.
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William Tibert Jr., 84
Englewood, Fla. — William J. Tibert Jr, 84, of Englewood, Fla., passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013. He was born December 10, 1928 in Boston.
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Ruth M. (Smith) Todd, 64
Rockport — Ruth Marie (Smith) Todd, 64, passed peacefully, but unexpectedly, March 21, 2013 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital, surrounded by her family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of Russell J. Todd.
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Shelton W. Warren, 85
Gloucester, MA — Shelton W. Warren, 85, of Gloucester passed away on Friday, March 22, 2013 at the Addison Gilbert Hospital following a brief illness.
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Agatha “Ida” Ciaramitaro, 78
Gloucester — Agatha “Ida” (Eremita) Ciaramitaro, 78, of Gloucester, wife of the late Frank Ciaramitaro, passed away on Sunday morning, March 24, 2013 at the Den Mar Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Rockport.
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Donald Holmes, 94
Key West, Fla. — Donald past away March 19, 2013 in Key West Fla., after a long and fulfilling life. He was born in Gloucester on August 11, 1918, the son of Gardner W. and Annabelle (Burns) Holmes.
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Emily L. Wick, 91
Rockport — Emily L. Wick, died peacefully of old age in her home in Rockport on March 21, 2013. She was 91 years old.
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Richard A. Hautala
Westbrook, Maine — Rick Hautala, formerly of Rockport, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 21. Born on February 3, 1949, he was the son of the late, Matt A. and Winnie M. (Pistenmaa) Hautala.
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Robert C. Perry, 46
Wilmington, N.C, — Robert C. Perry, always known as Chris, unexpectedly passed away on March 14, 2013 at his home. He had moved to North Carolina 6-7 years ago and prior to that had lived on Cape Ann for many years.
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Anthony Stephen Aiello, 84
Essex — Anthony Stephen “Sonny” Aiello, 84, husband of the late Jeanne Catherine (Carroll) Aiello, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2013 surrounded by his family.
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Arthur Socolow, 92
Gloucester — Arthur A. Socolow, age 92, of Gloucester, formerly of Harrisburg, Pa., died on Monday, in the Rosewood Nursing Home in Peabody. He was born in New York City and graduated in 1941 from Rutgers with a BS/MS in Geology, in 1947 from Columbia he received his PHD in Enviornmental Geology.
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Deborah Parsons, 56
Dublin, Pa. — Deborah A. Parsons, 56, of Dublin, Pa., died peacefully at Doylestown Hospital on March 25, surrounded by family, after a recurring battle with a blood platelet disorder.
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Mary-Alice Garmer
Gloucester, MA — Following a brief illness on March 21, 2013 Mary-Alice Garmer (nee Powers); beloved wife of The Hon. John H. Garmer; loving mother of Tish Hess, Terry McTeague, Tracey Scheck, Carroll Rohe, Chris and Nancy Garmer. Also survived by 11 grandchildren.
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Robert Alan Murphy, 67
Manchester — Robert Alan Murphy, 67, a longtime resident and business owner of Salem, passed away March 10, 2013, after a long struggle with cancer.
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Barbara Arlene (Jones) Lagos
Sarasota, Fla. — Barbara Arlene (Jones) Lagos, 86, of Sarasota, Fla., passed away on the evening of March 10, 2013 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born in Gloucester, she was one of five children to Henry and Amelia (Parsons) Jones. She moved to Sarasota from Gloucester after retirement as a machine operator from Rule Industries in 1993.
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Jeanne Allison Tognazzi Murphey, 83
Port Charlotte, Fla. — Jeanne Allison Tognazzi Murphey of N. Ft. Myers, Fla., born on February 24, 1930, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2013. A native of Gloucester.
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