Derry News | Obituaries

James ShieldsJames "Dave" Shields

1957 - 2026

James David "Dave" Shields, 68, of Derry, NH, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
He was born on December 5, 1957, in Quincy, MA.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents, the late James D. and Jane (Sansom) Shields, and his cherished wife and mother of his children, Donna.
Dave worked...

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Kenneth RapsonKenneth Rapson

1949 - 2026

Kenneth Rapson, 76, of Derry, NH, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, while surrounded by his beloved family. He was born on May 24, 1949, in Concord, MA, to the late Chester and Jean (Barry) Rapson.
Following his graduation from high school, Ken proudly served his country with the United States Navy. His...

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Ernest AlixErnest J. Alix

1948 - 2025

Ernest J. Alix, 77, of Derry, NH, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 24, 1948 in Spencer, MA, the eldest son of the late Ernest A. Alix and Lucette (Brien) Alix.
Ernest, known by many as Ernie, married Joyce R. Wall of Lawrence, MA on August 11, 1979. In 1984, with the help...

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Constance GingrasConstance Joan Gingras

1934 - 2025

It is with deep sadness and profound love that we are announcing the peaceful passing of our beloved mother, Constance Joan Gingras on December 21, 2025.
Joan was born in Berlin, NH on February 8, 1934 and resided there until the family's move to Derry, NH. Joan was predeceased by her husband Leo "Gus" Joseph...

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Susan DiMarzioSusan H. DiMarzio

1946 - 2026

Susan H. DiMarzio, 79, of Londonderry, NH, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026 with her loving family by her side.
She was born on March 13, 1946 in Salem, MA, the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Lubas) Maurais.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Wayne DiMarzio, her son, Mark DiMarzio...

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