Salem News | Obituaries

Billie-Ann DempseyBillie-Ann Dempsey

1946 - 2026

Billie-Ann Dempsey, 79, of California, formerly of Salem, MA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Paul Dempsey with whom she shared 42 years of marriage before his passing in 2008.
She was born in Peabody, MA on April 3, 1946 and was the cherished daughter...

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John O'DonnellJohn E. O'Donnell

1949 - 2026

John E. "Judd" O'Donnell, 76, of Peabody, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Salem Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen (Connolly) O'Donnell with whom he shared 48 years of marriage.
John was born on July 2, 1949, in Lynn, MA and was the son of the...

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Br. Patrick Pennell, CFXBr. Patrick Pennell, CFX

1930 - 2026

Brother Patrick I. Pennell, CFX, 95, a member of the Congregation of the Brothers of Saint Francis Xavier for seventy-five years, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born in Cambridge on December 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Zita (Sutton) Pennell. He was raised in Somerville where he was first...

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