Obituary notices, week of June 22, 2026 through June 28, 2026

This column carries notices for four Marblehead-resident obituaries published this week, with names drawn from Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home of Marblehead and Murphy Funeral Home, as reported via Echovita.

Gail Patricia Latham, 75, of Marblehead, died on June 22, 2026. She was predeceased by her parents, Robert Latham and Patricia Latham (Lydon), of Marblehead. She is survived by her sister Linda (Charles Riddell) of Danvers; nieces and nephews Lindsey (Bill Reichmann), Cara Riddell (Brian Cleary), Amelia, Madeline Reichmann, Riley and Hunter Cleary; her uncle Leo Lydon (Eunice) of Naples, FL; her aunt Carol DeVito of Marblehead; and close friends Wendy and Wayne Jenkins. A funeral Mass is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 9:30 AM. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Murphy Funeral Home. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/marblehead/gail-latham-21733624

Glover Fulford Broughton, 97, of Marblehead, died on June 23, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Glover H. "Dill" Broughton and Victoria Mezquita Broughton; his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Atkins; his son Douglas; and his sister Louise Lawler. He is survived by his sister Donna Thompson; his children Sandra, Glover "Rick" (Alison), and Christopher (John Myers); grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 6, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead, 142 Elm St, Marblehead. A Masonic service will be held on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, followed by a memorial gathering at the Marblehead Masonic Hall. Memorial donations may be made to Shriners Hospital or the Philanthropic Lodge of Marblehead per the family's wishes. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/marblehead/glover-broughton-21747356

Jeffrey S. Best, 84, of Marblehead, died on June 23, 2026. He was predeceased by his parents, Leonard Best and Lillian Best, and his brother Ronald Best. He is survived by his wife Laura Best of Marblehead; his daughter Kimberly Curtin (Gregory Curtin) of Marblehead; his granddaughters Piper, Peyson, and Mila; his brothers Dana Best (Heidi) and Gary Best (Carol); and his sister-in-law Beth Best. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Eustis & Cornell of Marblehead, 142 Elm St, Marblehead. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Old North Church of Marblehead, 35 Washington St, Marblehead. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/marblehead/jeffrey-best-21744415

Susan Olivia Quinley, 76, of Marblehead, died on June 26, 2026. No additional biographical details, service information, or funeral home were available in the published notice at the time of compilation. Full obituary at Echovita: https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/marblehead/susan-quinley-21747355

Notices compiled from Eustis & Cornell Funeral Home of Marblehead, Murphy Funeral Home, Legacy.com, Echovita, and Marblehead Patch.