Obituary notices, week of July 6, 2026 through July 12, 2026

This column carries notices for five Methuen-resident obituaries published this week, with arrangements handled by Cataudella Funeral Home, Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, Charles F. Dewhirst Family of Funeral Homes, and John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc.

Robert A. Mele, 86, of Methuen, died July 8, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Cataudella Funeral Home. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/methuen/robert-mele-21814684

Ros Chhorn, 71, of Methuen, died July 8, 2026. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/methuen/ros-chhorn-21807414

Elizabeth "Bette" Donovan, of Methuen, died July 9, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/methuen/elizabeth-donovan-21810777

William "Bill" Rousseau, 75, of Methuen, died July 9, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Charles F. Dewhirst Family of Funeral Homes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/methuen/william-rousseau-21809818

William "Bill" Patenaude, of Methuen, died July 10, 2026. Funeral arrangements are under the care of John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/methuen/william-patenaude-21813831

Notices compiled from Echovita and Legacy.com.