John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

02/10/2026

METHUEN Ann Marie (Hannagan) Pilat, of Methuen, passed away on February 7, 2026, after a brief illness at the High Point House, Haverhill surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Methuen on June 3, 1945, the daughter of the late Wilfred R. Hannagan and Rita V. (McDermott) Hannagan. Ann...

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01/30/2026

Shane Michaelean Danahy Sr., from the start Shane was a bundle of love, joy and laughter. Born on January 7, 1963, at Lawrence General Hospital, he was the cherished son of the pre-deceased James (Skip) Raymond Danahy and of Frances Guilmette Danahy of Methuen. Shane's life was woven with...

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01/29/2026

John L. Lyon, 87, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, at Lawrence General Hospital. A lifelong North Andover resident, he spent 25 years in Brentwood, New Hampshire, before recently returning to the town he always considered home. He also cherished many summers spent at his home on Little...

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01/22/2026

Dennis “Denny” J. D’Angelo Jr., 47, a resident of Lawrence died on January 21, 2026, at the Highpoint House in Haverhill after a long illness surrounded by his loving family.
Born and educated in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He was a graduate of Lawrence Vocational Technical School in Andover,...

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01/22/2026

Cheryl A. Lever of Amesbury passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Care Dimensions Hospice Home, at the age of 56. She was born on March 11, 1969, in Lawrence, Massachusetts, to Dennis Lever and Eileen Desrochers.

Cheryl is survived by her sister, Dawn Leclair, and her two nephews. She...

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01/18/2026

Arthur Mittler, 82, of Methuen, MA passed away very unexpectedly, January 15, 2026.

He was the son of the late Jean and Jack Mittler. “Art” was born and raised in New Jersey. A graduate of Drew University, he went on to complete his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics at the University of Kentucky. ...

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01/15/2026

Hillary Jean Kelley Payne, 44, of Methuen, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Lahey Hospital Medical Center. Born in Lawrence and educated in Andover, Hillary was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter and sister, and an extraordinary dance mom. Her warmth and kindness...

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01/14/2026

For five generations, the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home has been honored to serve our communities with compassion, understanding and care. From our locations—35 Merrimack Street, North Andover, and 122 Amesbury Street, Lawrence—we are here to gently guide you through one of life’s most difficult times.

We honor all services, all faiths, and all celebrations of life, taking the time to listen, support, and help you create a meaningful tribute for the one you love. You are never alone-we are here for you.

01/06/2026

Barbara R. Sampson, of Osterville and North Andover, MA, passed away peacefully at the age of 102.

Barbara was born in Hartford, CT, on June 1, 1923. She graduated from the University of CT in 1945 with a degree in business.

She was the beloved wife of David W. Sampson with whom she shared 56...

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01/06/2026

Ross W. Comeau, 67, of Andover MA, passed away peacefully alongside his family on December 25th, 2025, at High Point House in Haverhill M.A, after a short but well fought battle with ALS.

Ross was born in Leominster MA on April 21st, 1958. He was the son of the late Alphonse Comeau and Helen...

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01/02/2026

Julian Furcal Beriguete of Lawrence, MA passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025 at the age of 90. Julian was born on June 19, 1935 in El Cercado, Dominican Republic and was the son of Concepción Beriguete and Jorge Furcal.

Julian lived to serve others and was always available for anyone in...

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01/01/2026