Obituaries

Lee Bartlett Weed, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, steadfast friend to many and a lifelong and proud ‘Header, passed away at her home on Nov. 15 at 83 years old. Lee was born in Marblehead on April 7, 1940, to Doris “Snooks” and Charles “Dubby” Bartlett. She attended the Gerry School and Marblehead High School, where she met the love of her life, Barry Francis Weed. They graduated together from MHS in 1958.  Lee graduated from The New England Baptist School of Nursing in 1961 and began work in her hometown at the Mary Alley Hospital. She was truly home, as taking care of fellow ‘Headers was her calling and passion. Lee and Barry were married at St. Michael’s Church in Marblehead on April 28, 1962, and settled in downtown where Barry and Lee’s father “Dubby” built a ho...

Glover "Peter" Preble Jr., 89, beloved husband of Joyce (St. Pierre) Preble, died Nov. 6 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by his family. Glover 'Peter' Preble Jr., 89 Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Glover B. Sr. and Lillie E. (Cutler) Preble. He was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School and attended Northeastern University. An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Naval Reserves. Preble had been employed for many years as a police officer for the Marblehead Police Department, and at the time of his retirement, he held the rank of sergeant and detective. He had also owned and operated the former Salem Harley Davidson on Bridge St. for 28 years. As a young man he had worked as a draftsman for th...

Karl A. Johnson of Marblehead died Sunday, Nov. 5. Karl was born March 4, 1943, in Warwick, Rhode Island. He is survived by his wife, Beth. Last month, they celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary. Karl A. Johnson Karl attended Warwick High School and graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 1967. He later received his master’s in education from Boston State. For several years, he taught at the high school level in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. During his summers off, he was a carpenter. He expanded that career and has owned KA Johnson Builders for over 50 years. He specialized in remodeling homes. Living in Marblehead gave him the opportunity to work on many old, historic houses. He was passionate about his work. Karl was a lifelong fitness enthusiast. He met his ...

Peter Makepeace Coxe passed away peacefully under hospice care on Nov. 5 due to complications from a stroke. Despite his increasing disability in recent months, he displayed his trademark qualities of kind-heartedness, composure and dry humor right up until the end. We will miss him dearly. Peter Makepeace Coxe Peter was born in Montclair, New Jersey, on March 8, 1941, to Dorothy Makepeace Coxe and Gerald Murray Coxe. He spent his early years in Warwick Neck, Rhode Island, and spirited summers at Camp Dudley in upstate New York. He graduated from the Hotchkiss School in Lakeville, Connecticut (Class of 1959) and Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts (Class of 1963). At Williams, he discovered his lifelong passion for art history and design. He subsequently enrolled a...

Carol Arnould, 76, died peacefully on October 25 in her Marblehead home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She is remembered adoringly by the hundreds of Marblehead students she educated, her wife and teaching partner, Ann Worrick, her children Matt Arnould, Meg and Beth Worrick, her daughter-in-law Leslie Fox Arnould, and her grandchildren Freddy, Beckett, and Beatrice Arnould. Carol Arnould An afternoon “high tea” celebration of her life will be held at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem on November 19 from 1:30-4:40 p.m.  RSVP appreciated at Carol Arnould's Celebration of Life or marnould@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Carol’s loving memory to an education fund established for her daughters: Education Fund in Loving Memory of Carol Arnou...

William “Spider” Healey, 83, of Marblehead passed away peacefully on Oct. 19, 2023. He was the son of Josephine Canavan of Ireland and Daniel Healey of Marblehead. Spider always considered himself a true Marbleheader, born in the Mary Alley Hospital in town and having never lived outside of town except during his service as ship’s barber in the U.S. Navy, from which he was honorably discharged in 1963. William J. ‘Spider’ Healey He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Suzanne (Peale) Healey, and his daughter, Kimberly Breier, and her husband, Peter, and granddaughter Emma Breier of Alexandria, Virginia; his sister, Joan Champlin, and brother, Dan “Jake” Healey, and his wife, Pam; his nieces, Christine Conroy, Jackie Healey Colbert and Darlene Currier; and his nephew, Daniel Heale...

Carol Anne Talbot (St. Pierre) died on her 76th birthday on Thursday, Oct. 12, after a battle with dementia. She was born on Oct. 12, 1947, at JB Thomas Hospital in Peabody, and was a lifelong resident of Marblehead. Carol and her husband of 42 years, Arthur “Buddy” J. Talbot Jr., were married in 1981 and had two children, Michael and Kathryn. Carol was proud to have raised her two children in the same place in which she grew up, often sharing stories of her time growing up with her sisters and friends in town. Carol is survived by her husband, Arthur, as well as her daughter Kathryn (Kate) Talbot, her wife Ashley Stebbins and their children Luke (5) and Eliza (2), of Essex, Vermont. She is also survived by her sister Joyce Preble and her husband Peter of Marblehead, six nieces ...

Jean Marie Hagberg, 78, formerly of Marblehead and Nahant, passed away peacefully on Oct. 2. She was born on January 27, 1945. Jean was a beloved mother and grandmother, and a friend to many. Jean M. Hagberg Jean dedicated her life to helping others as a nurse at Shriners Children’s Burn Center and Boston Children's Hospital. Her compassionate and caring nature touched the lives of countless patients and their families. Outside of her career, Jean had a zest for life. She was known for her fun-loving and energetic personality. Jean had a passion for photography, capturing beautiful moments in time. She also had a deep love for animals and spent time volunteering at local shelters. Gardening was another one of her hobbies, nurturing vibrant flowers and creating a serene oasis in h...

Nancy Q. Collins, age 96, of Marblehead died peacefully Tuesday, Oct. 3, surrounded by family members. Nancy was born in Joliet, Illinois, May 25, 1927, to Helen (Schaller) and Mark Quinn and was the second of four children. Nancy Q. Collins From a young age, Nancy lived by William Shakespeare’s adage “all the world’s a stage” and carried it forward her entire life with her vivacious personality, individual style and acting skills. She attended Catholic elementary and high schools and was a proud graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University, another Catholic institution, where she appeared in a variety of stage productions. While at DePaul, she met fellow student Richard (Dick) A. Collins Jr. and married him Oct. 6, 1951. They were together for 50 years until his death Oct...