This page is dedicated to honoring the memories of deceased CAARA members. The members listed **SK** here made diverse and significant contributions to the Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association which benefited their fellow hams and the general welfare of the Club. May they Rest In Peace as we preserve the memories of their camaraderie and service.

Anthony A. Marks, N1JEI (2024)

CAARA Member Anthony A. Marks N1JEI, 72, husband of Joanne M. (Piscitello) Marks, of Gloucester, passed away on Monday, May 6th at the Kaplan Hospice House.

Tony was an avid photographer taking photographs of the Cape Ann Area. He was a long-time member of the Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association. He was also involved in community activities such as the Kent Circle Christmas Tree Lighting, Concerts on the Blvd, & Stacey Boulevard Flag Committee.

Gilbert Edmund Guerin, K1VDE (2024)

CAARA member Gilbert Edmund Guerin K1VDE (the gentlest of gentlemen and a friend to all who knew him) passed away unexpectedly at his Essex home of sixty-two years on January 8, 2024, he was 94.

Gil had a strong sense for public service, some in public view but others more privately. As a MARS volunteer, Gil would spend countless hours, oftentimes into the early morning, connecting service members overseas with their families across the United States through his ham radio system.

Richard Slavin, KB1JWO (2023)

CAARA member Richard Slavin KB1JWO, born on September 24, 1949 in Peabody, died August 24, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones. He was a good friend who always extended a helping hand. Richard enjoyed CAARA club events, especially Gardi's Tuesday night gatherings at which he, Willa, and Shamus were regular attendees. We will miss him.

Richard attended Bishop Fenwick High School and Northeastern University. He worked at JB Thomas Hospital, Salem Hospital, Mass General, and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

William "Bill" Canty, W1OKD (2022)

CAARA member William "Bill" Canty W1OKD, age 97, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19th, 2022, surrounded by family. Bill was active in his community as a member of the Manchester Yacht Club, the Manchester Lions Club, and as a parishioner and lay minister at Sacred Heart Parish.

During World War II he served in the US Navy for two years as a Radio Technician at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. Bill was a long-time member of the Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association.