OBITUARY: Alzira (Lopes) Bettencourt

Alzira (Lopes) Bettencourt of Peabody died May 10 at her home with her family at her side. She was 83. One of her 21 grandchildren is Mayor Ted Bettencourt.

Alzira (Lopes) Bettencourt, 83, of Peabody, wife of the late Manuel J. Bettencourt with whom she shared 58 years of marriage, died at her home with her family at her side on Thursday, May 10, 2012. Mrs. Bettencourt was born in Peabody on Jan. 3, 1929, daughter of the late Alberto and Alzira (Andrade) Lopes. At age two, following her mother’s death her family moved to Gauveia, Portugal and returned to Peabody 12 years later. She finished her studies in Peabody, residing in the city for the rest of her life. Mrs. Bettencourt was a loving mother who devoted her life to creating a home for her family. She enjoyed attending and supporting her children and grandchildren in their sports activities. In the past few years she was so proud of her …

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OBITUARY: Myde Stocker

Myde C. (Spencer) Stocker died on Monday after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. She was 59. A memorial service will be held Friday, followed by a funeral on Saturday.

[The following was submitted by Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] Myde C. (Spencer) Stocker, 59, of Peabody, devoted wife of Richard W. Stocker, died with her family at her side at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on March 5, 2012 after a lengthy and courageous battle with Multiple Myeloma. Myde was born in Panama City, Fla. on Dec. 28, 1952, the daughter of Irvin Spencer and the late Ruth (Hart) Walters. She was raised in Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School, Class of 1970. She pursued her education and received an associates degree in secretarial science in 1972 from Fisher College. Myde began her work career as a personnel administrator at Itech Corporation of Lexington and Baird Corporation of Bedford until 1979. In…

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Remembering Cancer Hero Myde Stocker

Stocker, after battling cancer for 13 years and inspiring many others to continue the fight for a cure, died on March 5. She was 59. She was chosen as the Huffington Post's Greatest Person of the Day on Thursday.

[Editor's Note: Myde Stocker has been chosen as The Huffington Post's Greatest Person of the Day for Thursday, March 8. You can read about past honorees here.] "Myde's Minions" lost its original hero this week, although her spirit is sure to live on. Peabody cancer survivor Myde Stocker, who has battled a blood form of cancer over the past 13 years, died on Monday. She was 59. The team of supporters that formed around her each year in the Peabody Relay for Life -- "Myde's Minions" -- has become almost synonymous with the event itself, which is a signature event for the American Cancer Society. In 2010, Stocker received a Community Spirit Award from the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce. The awards are presented to local unsung heroes who …

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Katsoulas, Former Owner of Honey Bee Restaurant, Dies at 86

Peabody native George Katsoulas owned and operated Honey Bee Restaurant on Main Street for 35 years until retiring in 1991. He was a member of St. Val's and the Peabody Lions Club. He died Feb. 10 after a lengthy illness. He was 86.

Wilson, Longtime Peabody Teacher, Succumbs to Battle With Cancer

Peabody native Jane Wilson was a longtime fifth-grade teacher at the Kiley School and former principal at Higgins Middle School. She was 67.

Peabody native Jane Wilson, a longtime Tanner City educator, died last Tuesday, Feb. 7 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. She was 67. Wilson, who spent many years teaching fifth-grade at the Kiley School and was a former housemaster and principal at Higgins Middle School, succumbed to a long battle with cancer. She retired from teaching in 2003. A funeral was held on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home on Lynn Street, followed by a Mass at St. Richard's Church in Danvers. You can find Wilson's obituary online here as well as this story from the Salem News about her life and legacy.

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Stine, Longtime Pastor and Professor, Dies at 72

Dr. Peter Stine, a resident at Brooksby Village and formerly of Danvers, died on Aug. 5 after a short illness.

Rev. Dr. Peter Wilfred Stine, 72, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, died unexpectedly on Aug. 5 at Mass. General Hospital following a short illness. Stine, formerly of Danvers, was a retired pastor of the First Baptist Church of Danvers and a retired Chair of the English Department at Gordon College. He spent time in his retirement teaching English literature courses to fellow Brooksby Village residents. Stine was the beloved husband of the late Betsy (Carnall) Stine. He was born in Saginaw, Mich., the son of the late Earl J. Sr. and Ione G. (Best) Stine. He was raised and educated in Michigan and was a graduate of Asbury College (in Kentucky), Northwestern University (in Illinois) and Michigan State University, where he earned his Ph.D. Dr. …

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Fr. Toste, Founder PVMHS Drama Program, Dies at 85

Fr. Frank Toste, a long-time Peabody teacher and founder of the high school’s drama department in 1970, died July 6, following a brief illness. He was 85.

Rev. Frank Toste, C.S.C., 85, died at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford on Wednesday, July 6, following a brief illness. Father Toste was a former teacher at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School, instructing students in all aspects of theater, film and television. He was the founder and head of the Drama/Communication Arts Department when he arrived in Peabody in 1970. That same year he also founded the student-led club Stage One, which he directed until his departure from Peabody in 1990. Fr. Toste was born on March 20, 1926 in Providence, R.I., the son of Anthony and Mary (Pental) Toste. He entered the U.S. Navy in March of 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1946 after service in the U.S., Europe and Africa. He received a B.A. from …

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Perez, 18, to be Remembered by Family, Friends This Saturday

Joncarlos Perez, 18, of Peabody and a recent graduate of PVMHS, died last Saturday in a car accident in the Dominican Republic. A memorial service is being held June 18 at Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield at 3 p.m.

[The obituary that follows was submitted to Peabody Patch by the family of Joncarlos Perez.] Joncarlos Perez, 18, of Peabody, died on Saturday, June 11 as a result of a car accident while on vacation in the Dominican Republic. He was the beloved son of Joanna Peña of Peabody and Julio C. Perez of Miami, Fla. and was the grandson of Julia Peña and the late Felipe Peña of Lynn. Born in Salem, Joncarlos was a recent graduate of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School where he was an accomplished athlete and a member of the school’s wrestling team. He attended Lynn schools prior to entering PVMHS as a freshman. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his siblings, Alexis Rosario and Ashley Veras of Peabody, and Edgar, Priscila, Debora and …

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Obituary: Stephanie Moulton

Funeral for mental health worker slain last week in Revere will be held Friday.

Stephanie M. Moulton, 25, died on Thursday January 20, 2011 in Lynn.            Born in Beverly, she was the daughter of Robert Moulton of Ipswich and Kim Flynn of Peabody.  She grew up in Beverly, and graduated from Beverly High School.  She later graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in social work.           Ms. Moulton was working as a Senior Counselor with the Suffolk County Mental Health Services, as a manager in their residential program.  She was continuing her studies to develop her skills, as she wanted to continually give of herself to others. Stephanie had many wonderful qualities she was able to share in her short life.  She will be dearly missed by family and friends, and will be remembered for her …

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