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21 Mar 2024 at 1:03pm
The Official Blog of Social Security

21 Mar 2024 at 2:20pm
In 1940, Ida May Fuller, became the first person to receive recurring monthly Social Security benefits. Just a few months prior, the 65-year-old legal secretary had stopped by her local Social Security office in Vermont to learn about how the program worked. She knew she had paid into Social Security but wasn’t sure if she […]

11 Jan 2024 at 2:55pm
Our programs touch the lives of more than 71 million people. We work hard to ensure critical benefits and other services are accessible to you. Consider the start of the new year as an opportunity for you to engage with us online. This begins with creating your free and secure personal my Social Security account. […]

25 May 2023 at 10:12am
Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced that the agency has expanded its outreach to people in critical need of financial help who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI provides monthly payments to adults age 65 and older or to other adults – and children – with a disability or blindness […]

12 May 2023 at 9:13am
Olivia and Liam are once again America’s most popular baby names in 2022. Liam has topped the list for six years in a row, and Olivia has been the top choice for new parents for four years. There is only one new name in the top 10, with Luna crawling into the top 10 for […]

20 Apr 2023 at 2:50pm
Social Security helps people in all stages of life. We provide easy and convenient ways to learn about and apply for benefits. Using our online services, you can assist friends and family members to: Apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Check if the person you are helping qualifies for SSI – and also apply – […]

9 Feb 2023 at 2:50pm
February is National Black History Month. This year’s theme, “Black Resistance,” focuses on Black Americans’ efforts to advocate for dignified, self-determined lives within our democratic society, while bringing attention to their achievements. Social Security is here to help you live freely and with dignity. Our retirement, survivors, and disability programs help millions plan for their […]

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18 Apr 2024 at 2:20pm
SALISBURY — Residents hoping to learn about the three candidates for the Board of Selectmen will want to tune in on April 25 for a debate co-sponsored by Salisbury Community TV and Media Center and the Salisbury Beach Betterment Association.


18 Apr 2024 at 2:01pm
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18 Apr 2024 at 12:45pm
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18 Apr 2024 at 12:31pm
SALISBURY — The Salisbury Historical Society has been awarded a strategic assessment grant which was made possible through the Massachusetts State Historic Records Advisory Board (MA SHRAB) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant program.


18 Apr 2024 at 11:16am
WEST NEWBURY — Starting May 6, West Newbury residents will have the opportunity to take part in a community read presented by the G.A.R. Memorial Library and others.


18 Apr 2024 at 10:48am
NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport City Council President Ed Cameron will be in the Local Pulse studio this Saturday to talk about the proposed Newburyport Recreation and Youth Services center, MBTA zoning and much more.


18 Apr 2024 at 10:17am
A few days of sunshine and southwest winds have finally brought us some spring migrants this past week. Counts of more than 200 song sparrows were seen on Plum Island along with tens of northern flickers, palm and pine warblers,…



18 Apr 2024 at 10:10am
NEWBURYPORT — When City Clerk Richard Jones recently received a photo of a man with a partially amputated left toe, little did he know it would open the door to a larger debate about how much the city fines motorists…


18 Apr 2024 at 9:23am
BOXFORD — The Band of Brushes is having a pop-up show with a reception on Friday, May 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at B Cheeky, 561 Main St., West Boxford.



18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Surf and turf in Newburyport, chicken piccata in Salisbury and the Phat Cat Mac and Cheese in Amesbury will be on the menu when the Anna Jaques Hospital Aid Association presents its annual Great Chefs Newburyport fundraiser beginning…


18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
STOW — The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ new tool for tracking lithium-ion battery fires has helped to identify 50 such incidents in the past six months, more than double the annual average detected by a national fire data reporting…


18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Based on a recently completed survey, some Newburyport Public Library patrons would like to see former senior librarian Sharon Spieldenner back – others want the library answer for perceived false claims about its shuttered archival center volunteer program.


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18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
STOW — The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services’ new tool for tracking lithium-ion battery fires has helped to identify 50 such incidents in the past six months, more than double the annual average detected by a national fire data reporting…


17 Apr 2024 at 10:41am
DANVERS — The North Shore Chamber of Commerce presents its 2024 Honor Scholars Recognition Dinner on Thursday, May 9, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree Hilton in Danvers.


17 Apr 2024 at 9:30am
BOSTON — Potential contours of health care landscape reform legislation are coming into clearer view, with House Speaker Ron Mariano signaling a keen interest in stopping the kind of hospital property transfer that Steward Health Care undertook in an arrangement…



17 Apr 2024 at 4:00am
DANVERS — A sports program for kids of all abilities is leaning into its new fully-mobile model to bring inclusive fun to more communities.



16 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
BOSTON — Members of the state's all-Democrat congressional delegation are condemning Iran's strike against Israel over the weekend and calling for stepped up diplomacy to end the widening conflict.


16 Apr 2024 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Scofflaw taxpayers could get a chance to pay their delinquent accounts without facing fines under a proposal working its way through Beacon Hill.



15 Apr 2024 at 4:45am
Private companies overseeing the federal government’s college loan programs made “millions” of errors implementing new repayment plans, costing student borrowers time and money, according to a new congressional report.


15 Apr 2024 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Nearly 5,000 Massachusetts borrowers will see tens of millions of dollars in college debt wiped out under President Joe Biden’s latest loan forgiveness program.



15 Apr 2024 at 4:30am
The spiky red sea urchin is among the longest-living creatures on Earth, having a lifespan of more than a century with no signs of aging or cancer, researchers say.


15 Apr 2024 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Massachusetts has plummeted in a nationwide ranking of charter school laws, which cited the state’s rejection of plans to expand the taxpayer-funded alternative schools.


13 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
BOSTON — House Democrats are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars more for MBTA upgrades and workforce needs as part of their annual spending plan.


13 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
BOSTON — Financial relief from college debt is coming for hundreds of mental health workers under a state loan repayment program aimed at easing workforce shortages.


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17 Apr 2024 at 9:22pm
President Joe Biden has told an audience of cheering unionized steelworkers that his administration will block the acquisition of U.S. Steel by a Japanese company. And he's calling for a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel. The Democratic president is…



17 Apr 2024 at 7:58pm
Donald Trump’s legal team says it tried serving a subpoena on Stormy Daniels as she arrived for a screening of her documentary at a gay bar in Brooklyn last month, but the porn actor and hush money trial figure refused…



17 Apr 2024 at 7:36pm
The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even…



16 Apr 2024 at 7:59pm
The first seven jurors for Donald Trump’s hush money trial have been chosen after lawyers grilled members of the jury pool about their social media posts, political views and personal lives. The questioning was designed to help decide whether they…



16 Apr 2024 at 7:15pm
President Joe Biden’s latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election. The Education Department on…



15 Apr 2024 at 6:10am
The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump begins Monday with jury selection. It's a singular moment for American history as the first criminal trial of a former U.S. commander in chief. It's also the first of Trump’s four…



14 Apr 2024 at 6:45pm
President Joe Biden is lauding American forces who helped Israel down “nearly all” of the drones and missiles fired by Iran. He is also vowing to coordinate a global response to Tehran’s unprecedented attack. With regional tensions at their highest…



11 Apr 2024 at 7:30pm
O.J. Simpson has died. The decorated football star who was acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but wound up in prison years later in an unrelated case died in Las Vegas on Wednesday night, his…



10 Apr 2024 at 8:51pm
WASHINGTON — Consumer inflation remained persistently high last month, boosted by gas, rents, auto insurance and other items, the government said Wednesday in a report that will likely give pause to the Federal Reserve as it considers how often —…



10 Apr 2024 at 8:01pm
A New York appeals court judge has rejected the latest bid by former President Donald Trump to delay his hush money criminal trial, less than a week before jury selection is set to start. Trump’s lawyers wanted the trial postponed…



9 Apr 2024 at 7:36pm
Plainclothes Chicago police officers fired nearly 100 gunshots over 41 seconds during a traffic stop that left one man dead and one officer injured last month. That's according to graphic video footage released Tuesday by a police oversight agency. Officers…



9 Apr 2024 at 7:35pm
The first parents convicted in a U.S. mass school shooting have been sentenced to at least 10 years in prison in Michigan. The judge said Tuesday that Jennifer and James Crumbley missed opportunities that could have prevented their son from…



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18 Apr 2024 at 3:35pm
Friday, April 19th



18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
Nobody was beating Pentucket a year ago.



18 Apr 2024 at 4:00am
Sanches claims pentathlon title



17 Apr 2024 at 7:00pm
AMESBURY — We knew coming into the spring that Lexi LeBlanc was in line for a huge season for Amesbury softball.


17 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Amesbury



17 Apr 2024 at 5:00am
Baseball is back, and it’s shaping up to be quite the interesting year in the Daily News area.



16 Apr 2024 at 7:15pm
AMESBURY — Maybe the word “modest” isn’t exactly the best term to use when describing the answer Georgetown baseball coach Phil Desilets gave when asked about his team’s torrid start — but it’s pretty close.



16 Apr 2024 at 6:00pm
At the end of the day, both the Newburyport boys and girls lacrosse teams played programs on Monday that will make them better in the long run.


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18 Apr 2024 at 4:00pm
Bill Belichick's departure has created a domino effect inside the Patriots headquarters heading into the NFL draft. Once the franchise's de facto leader on both on-field and personnel matters, this draft represents a shift with team owner Robert Kraft putting…



17 Apr 2024 at 5:30pm
The Celtics spent the regular season racking up superlatives and pulverizing opponents with one of the league’s most versatile rosters. Led by All-Stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown they seamlessly integrated new additions Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis, then became…



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
18 Apr 2024 at 6:02pm
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17 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Seabrook - Sheila Marie Bishop, of Seabrook, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was 86 years old. Sheila is survived by her children, Herb Merrill, Alicia (Merrill) Eaton, Phillip Merrill, Dennis Merrill and his wife Wanda, and Deanna (Bishop) Fogg and her husband Rick, all of Seabrook. She is also survived by her brother, Edgar Beckman and his wife, Karen of Florida, as well as seven grandchildren, Herbie, Keith, Ricky, Phillip, Tara, Samantha, and Jonathan, and her two great-grandchildren, Jesse and Laila. In addition to her parents, Sheila was predeceased by her siblings, Milfred Beckman, Alicia Colby, and Eddie Shaw. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Sheila for a memorial service on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12 p.m. in the Rand Church, 134 South Main Street, Seabrook, NH 03874. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Sheila's name to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741. Arrangements by Remick & Gendron Funeral Home - Crematory, Hampton, NH. For complete obituary, online guestbook, or for directions, visit RemickGendron.com.



17 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Merrimac - Kevin Teague Jr, 43, of Merrimac, MA passed away very unexpectedly, peacefully in his sleep, April 6, 2024. He was the beloved son of Kevin & Deborah (Hartnett) Teague of Merrimac, MA & the late Lynda McIntyre of Exeter, NH. We ask for Prayers of Love & Peace for Kevin as he returns Home, most especially to those who have loved him so very dearly and have departed in these recent years. Born in Newburyport, MA Dec. 14, 1980 to Lynda Dickens and Kevin Teague. Kevin grew up with his parents Kevin & Debbie, spending his early childhood in Newburyport before moving to Merrimac just as he began 2nd grade. He attended Merrimac schools & graduated Pentucket H.S. '99, attended NECCo, held an honorable discharge from the United States Coast Guard, and worked many years in residential construction alongside his dad, as well as on his own. We are forever blessed and Kevin Jr You will be remembered with incredible love & happiest memories, day in and day out. Kevin will always be treasured by his parents Kevin & Debbie and younger sister Emily Teague, his son, his grandfather Charles H. Teague Jr, his loving aunts, uncles, and cousins--especially those he grew up with like brothers and sisters. He also leaves many loving friends, including two younger brothers. He was predeceased in the past few years by family who loved him deeply: his grandmothers and great aunts who were always a part of his life, his birth-mother Lynda McIntyre & his sister Chantay, and his uncle Jeffrey Teague, 1992. Visiting hours for Kevin will be on Saturday April 27, 2024, 2-4pm at the Trinity Parish Hall located on the corner of Rt 1 & Folly Mill Rd, Seabrook NH. He always loved his pets, please consider donating to a local animal shelter, in Kevin Jr's name, as a way to show Kevin you are thinking of him. Assistance with Kevin's end of Earthly-life care has been handled by the thoughtful staff at Direct Cremation, Hampton, NH.



16 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
West Newbury - William M. "Bill" Selig, of West Newbury, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on April 12, 2024, after a long and valiant battle with Parkinsons and Lewy Body Dementia. Bill was born on October 25th, 1956, to Jeannette and William Selig of El Paso, Texas. After traveling worldwide with his parents during his father's Army career, he graduated from high school in Indianapolis. Bill went to Wabash College where he earned a B.S in psychology and further achieved a PhD in Physiology from Indiana University in 1984. After graduation, Bill completed 2 post doctorates before his first position as a research scientist at Hoffmann La Roche, New Jersey. This was the beginning of his long career in pharmaceutical research, focusing on preclinical drug development. He had an impressive resume, serving in both research and leadership positions at many pharmaceutical companies before finishing his work as an independent research consultant. He was also active in the Inflammatory Research Association where he served multiple roles. In 1981 he met the love of his life, Anne Katherine Bailey while attending Butler University. They were married in 1982, raising 3 children Katrina (Kate), Sarah, and Scott who were his pride and joy. Bill played a key role in encouraging all his children to achieve success both in their careers and passions. Bill loved all animals, particularly his dogs, who were his therapeutic companions during the long years of his disease. Bill was an avid golfer, and he enjoyed the camaraderie of his friends and colleagues on the course for many years. Bill loved hiking and running and ran multiple marathons including the NYC marathon. He enjoyed traveling the world during his career where he fine-tuned his taste for craft beer, with a particular love for a great Belgian ale. In his retired years, Bill and son Scott had a keen interest in metal detecting and enjoyed numerous years of finding historical items in our New England neighborhoods. They uncovered a wide range of treasures including British coins and Civil War military artifacts. Bill is survived by his wife Anne and 3 children Kate (husband Ryan) Janvrin, Sarah Selig, and Scott Selig (partner Vanessa). A funeral service will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 67 Friend Street, Amesbury, on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Care Dimensions Hospice House (Lincoln, MA) or to All Saints Anglican Church in Amesbury.



16 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Beverly F. (Morrill) MacBurnie, RN, MEd, 87, passed away at Advinia Care Country Center on April 13, 2024 after a long illness. She was born in Newburyport, the daughter of the late Everett and Muriel (Chouinard) Morrill, and remained a lifelong resident. She was married for 66 years to another native Newburyporter, Robert W. MacBurnie. They have 2 daughters, Martha and Pamela. Both Bev and Bob came from large, extended families, who mostly stayed in the area, so family was an important part of her life. Birthdays, weddings, barbeques, family reunions, she was so happy to be there. Bev was a proud member of the Newburyport High School Class of '54 and for years they had both reunions and reunion meetings to plan the reunions! She got her RN through the Burbank Hospital School of Nursing, Fitchburg State College and remained close with several of her classmates. The art and science of nursing was her passion and her calling. She worked at the Hale Hospital in Haverhill, the Anna Jaques in Newburyport, and did private duty nursing. A strong proponent of vocational education, she went on to develop and direct health careers education programs at both Northeast Regional VocTech and Whittier Regional VocTech, at the secondary and post- secondary levels. She was in charge of Licensed Practical Nurse, Medical Assistant, and Dental Assistant programs. Her students are working in health care facilities throughout the region. When her daughters were in high school, she got her Masters degree in Education from Northeastern University. In the 1990s, she was active with the Board of Registration in Nursing and the Massachusetts Legislature that resulted in Governor Paul Cellucci signing an act expanding the role of nurses in the delivery of health care services. She loved Atkinson Common. A longtime member of the Belleville Improvement Society, when Beverly became President of the organization, she expanded fundraising and grant writing, and oversaw the renovation of the park from the Plummer Ave entrance to the front of the park. Monuments were refurbished, trees planted, facilities updated. When she was no longer able to go herself, she'd ask for updates. What's blooming? Is the fountain working? Have the beds been weeded? She loved reading (fiction). She loved to travel, enjoying 6 trips to Europe, Montreal, a cross country driving trip with her brother Jeff, Bermuda, New Orleans, Florida and throughout New England. She loved soft fabrics, flowers, and just about any food that included whipped cream or a cream sauce. Besides her husband and 2 daughters, Bev leaves behind 3 siblings: Richard Morrill, Jeffrey Morrill and his wife Tami Sullivan, and Susan Morrill Queenan and her husband Jay Queenan. She leaves her 100 year old uncle, Robert Chouinard, and a long list of cousins, nieces and nephews on both sides of the family, brother-in-law Duncan MacBurnie and his wife Barbara, sisters-in-law Christine MacBurnie and Sandra MacBurnie. Bev insisted on no calling hours or funeral. But once the sadness has passed, there will be a true celebration of her long, successful, love-filled life. Donations in her honor can be made to the Belleville Improvement Society, PO Box 57, Nbpt MA 01950.



14 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Amesbury, Formerly Andover - Erin McQuade, fondly referred to as "Cha Cha", A resident of Amesbury, formerly of Andover and beloved daughter of John and Karen (Verda) McQuade passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 11, 2024. She was 41 years old. Erin was born in Lawrence on October 9, 1982. She loved to color with magic markers, sing to anyone and dance at any chance she had. She could never pass up a good crowd and a microphone to give a speech. She also made purses and sold them to the doctors and nurses at the hospital. Erin also loved to participate in the Special Olympics. She had a special love for her Godson Oliver. Erin will be lovingly missed by all who knew her. Besides her parents, John and Karen, Erin is survived by her loving sisters, Shaunalee McQuade and her partner, Joseph E. Wrenn, III of Haverhill and Breann and her husband Joshua Welch of Amesbury, godmother; Mary Alice McQuade of Feeding Hills, God son, Oliver Welch of Amesbury and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Relatives and friends are most welcome to attend. Interment will be held in the Spring Grove Cemetery in Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations in Erin's memory may be made to the National Downs Syndrome Society, 1155 15th Street, NW,Suite 540, Washington, DC 20005. For additional information, please visit, www.burkemagliozzi.com.



14 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Groveland - Beverly Lynch Stehlin, 85, unexpectedly passed away at home on March 29, 2024. She was married to the love of her life Jim for almost 63 years, she missed him every single day since his passing in April, 2023. Bev's family is comforted knowing she and Jim are together again. Bev was born in Waterbury, CT on June 9, 1938. She attended Endicott College in Beverly, MA and graduated in 1954. She was proud of her long career as a medical technologist at Anna Jaques Hospital. Bev was dedicated all her life to her friends and family. She will be remembered for her warm personality and kindness to the people she held close. Her great joy could be found in the close decades-long friendships. If not with her loved ones and friends, you could find her with a paintbrush or popular new book in hand. Bev and Jim's Lafayette Street home was a gathering space for the Newburyport High School football team and its supporters for over 20 years. She never missed a grandchild's game or performance or rite of passage. Her laugh filled the room and she always had a smile on her face. Her family was the center of her universe and she was genuinely curious and interested in everything about the lives of her children, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren. Bev is survived by three children, Kevin (Sheila), Kelley Conley (Brian) and Kara Mamakos (the late Michael). She is also survived by eight grandchildren, to whom she was "Nana": Devin, Brianna, Evan (Harriet), Derek (Franco), Kelsey, Carly, James and Elianna and four great-grandchildren along with her two sisters Barbara Dudley (Steve) and Bonnie Lynch. Family and friends are invited to Bev's Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church with a private burial. All are invited to join Bev's family for a Celebration of Life at the Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green Street, Newburyport immediately following the Mass. The Twomey, LeBlanc and Conte Funeral Home, 193 High Street is assisting with Mrs. Stehlin's funeral arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Newburyport High Athletics. Please put in the notes "The Stehlin Family" and send funds to NHS, 241 High Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 or the Make a Wish Foundation online at wish.org. To offer online condolences, please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



14 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Allen "Opa" Munro of Newburyport, formerly of Melrose, passed away April 10, 2024 at the age of 93. Al was the son of the late Irving and Bessie Munro. Al grew up in Melrose and that is where he met his wife, Beverly (Brown) of 59 years. He worked, then co-owned, Imperial Paint Store in Malden for over 40 years, along with his twin brother, Robert. Al was very involved in the Malden Lions Club for years. He loved the Red Sox and enjoyed going to games with his grandson, John. He loved his vegetable garden, performing magic tricks, telling jokes and stories and anything to make people laugh. He learned to speak German though adult-ed classes and used it often with over 8 trips to Germany, Austria and Switzerland. His love for German began when he was stationed in Austria during the Korean War as a US Army photographer. This became his passion and was always seen behind a camera. After retirement, he and Bev moved to Amesbury, then to Newburyport to be closer to their children and grandchildren. Al became very well-known locally for his craft of origami 'shirts' made from $1 bills. He was thrilled to see the recipients' expression when he gave "the shirt off his back" to just about everyone he encountered...like hundreds of them over the years! Al leaves behind his three children and their spouses, Scott and Kathy Munro of Amesbury, Susan and Michael Toomey, of Newton, NH, and Jennifer and Andrew Logan of Amesbury. He also leaves nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren that he adored, his brother, Lawrence Munro and wife Maria of Miami, FL and his late brother Bob's wife, Connie Munro of Salem, MA, along with many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his wife, Beverly and daughter, Carolyn. In lieu of services, we will have a celebration of life on Sunday, April 21, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Hungry Traveler Restaurant, Salisbury, MA. for those who wish to pay their respects to the family. In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation to Among Friends - St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 166 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950, Attn: Bonnie Schultz.



14 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Joan Veronica (Goucher) Caswell, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on April 12, 2024. She was born in Newburyport on July 12, 1939 and was a lifelong resident. She attended the Immaculate Conception School and worked several manufacturing jobs throughout her life until she got a job in housekeeping at Anna Jacques hospital, working there for many years before retiring. After her retirement, she continued working part time for the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in Ipswich as a housekeeper and driver. Joan was a devout Catholic who was very active in her faith community. She began by serving as a Eucharistic Minister at the Immaculate Conception Church in Newburyport and then became an Associate of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur in 1993 at the invitation of her dear friend and mentor Sister Ellen Julie Flanagan, SNDdeN. Joan was a loving mother and shared a very special bond with her daughter, Melissa over the years. They spent lots of time together and had many fun adventures! She was a kind soul and an inspiration to those around her. Joan will be remembered for her willingness to help others as well as her strength and perseverance. Her gentle, faithful presence was felt throughout her spiritual community and beyond and she will be greatly missed. Joan is survived by her daughters, Melissa Caswell and Kathleen (Caswell) Webber and her husband William; her twin brother James "Jim" Goucher and his wife, Jeanine; brother Stanley "Butch" Goucher and her grandchildren, Elizabeth (Webber) Landry and William Webber as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters, Mary Kiman and Shirley Oliver as well as her best friend, Sister Ellen Julie Flanagan. There will be no calling hours but family and friends are invited to Joan's interment ceremony at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at St. Mary's Cemetery, Storey Ave. in Newburyport. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mrs. Caswell's family with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in her honor to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur. Contact: Sr. Leonore Coan, SNDdeN Director of Mission Support, Phone: 978-356-2159. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



11 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Roger Priest Fuller passed away on April 5, 2024. Roger was the son of Bradley and Marjorie (Colby) Fuller, born in Newburyport, MA on April 24, 1945, and was a lifelong Newburyport resident. Roger lived a full life, with a fun-loving personality, and was a friend, mentor, and coach to many. Roger was a lover of sports, and was an avid player of baseball, basketball, tennis, and golf. He was a fixture on the local tennis scene for many years, captaining a highly competitive men's doubles team at the Newburyport Racquet Club, and running the popular Yankee Homecoming Doubles Tournament in Newburyport. Later in life, he developed a passion for golf, and was a longtime member at Ould Newbury Golf Club. He was blessed with a great family and many great friendships. He loved to travel, exploring much of New England on summer family camping trips, including annual camping trips to Cooperstown, NY, many travels with lifelong friends on all sorts of adventures, trips to Australia to visit his daughter's family, and his cherished family trips to Walt Disney World. Roger graduated from Newburyport High School in 1963, and took great pride in being the President of the Class of '63. He played basketball and baseball for the Clippers, and enjoyed reminiscing about his basketball and baseball memories playing for the Clippers, at the YMCA, on the sandlot, and on local semipro baseball teams on which he played in the years after high school. He met his future wife, Judith (Page) Fuller at Newburyport High School, and they were married for 54 years. He graduated from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. After college, Roger went on to teach in the Methuen High School Science Department for 34 years. In his early years of teaching, his summer job was running the Newburyport Playground System, and he enjoyed serving many of the future student athlete leaders of Newburyport. While teaching at Methuen, he took up coaching Cross-Country, Indoor Track & Field, and Spring Track & Field. He had a legendary 46-year coaching career for Methuen High School, and was a positive influence and mentor for many Ranger student athletes. He felt very fortunate to coach many great people, runners, and teams, and was proud of the success, tradition and fraternity of the Methuen track programs. He was inducted into the Massachusetts State Track Coaches Hall of Fame in 2013, and was recognized with numerous awards including the National Federation of State High School Coaches Association indoor track Northeast Coach of the Year in 2017. Roger is survived by his daughter Gretchen Yates, son-in-law David, and their children Bruce and Katelyn of Perth, Australia; his son Nathan Fuller, daughter-in-law Robyn, and their children Wilson, Isabella, Olivia, and Wren of Arlington, MA; his sister Barbara Page of Newbury, MA; and his brother Bradley Fuller and wife Joanne of Reading, MA. Roger was predeceased by his wife, Judith (Page) Fuller, and his sisters Margaret Taranda of Newburyport, and Lois Aragaki of Pearl City, Hawaii. In lieu of a service, a Celebration of Life will be held at The Newburyport Elks Club on Friday, May 31, 2024 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. Fuller's family with his arrangements. Donations can be made in Roger's memory to The Roger Fuller Track Scholarship (contact rogerfullertrackscholarship@gmail.com), which was established at Methuen High School in 2022. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



11 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
West Newbury - Paul V. Dunlap, age 90, longtime resident of West Newbury, passed away peacefully at Bridges by EPOCH in Andover, next to his loving wife Margaret "Peggy" (MacGillivray), on March 22, 2024. Born on August 27, 1933, he was the only child of the late George and Helene (Hernon) Dunlap. He graduated from Belmont High School and received his undergraduate degree from Boston College and earned his Master's Degree from Salem State University. He then embarked on his journey as an educator leaving an indelible mark on countless students for 27 years. Paul taught both English and Social Studies at Doherty Middle School and the East Junior High School in Andover. Post-retirement Paul continued to stay active being a docent at both the Peabody Essex Museum and the Gardner Museum, along with being a tour guide at the State House and Boston Public Library. In addition to his dedication to education, Paul was a devoted family man, cherishing all his time at family gatherings. His inquisitive nature, thirst for information, countless sports conversations, and sense of humor brought joy to all who knew him. Paul could always be found with a newspaper under his arm, a crossword puzzle or the latest book. Paul enjoyed staying physically active whether it be playing golf, tennis, jogging, walking, swimming, and biking to stay in shape. He was always planning his next trip with his wife, Peggy. They relished their numerous cruises together and would joke about the all-you-can-eat food available and how many pounds he would gain on each voyage. Paul will always be remembered and continue to be loved by his wife Margaret; his daughter Irene Mahoney and her husband Jack of South Hampton, NH; his daughter Jennifer Dunlap of Wells, ME; and his son Matthew and his wife Cheryl of Franklin, MA; and his five grandchildren, Andrew (Drew), and Sydney of South Hampton, NH Savannah of Wells, ME, Amber and Josh, of Franklin, MA. All are welcome to join us for a remembrance Mass held at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 166 High Street, Newburyport, MA, on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of life will follow at the home of Irene and Jack Mahoney. Arrangements were made with Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913.



10 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Leo Francis Ellison Jr, aged 57, on April 8, 2024, at his home in Newburyport, MA. Leo was born on October 11, 1966 in Newburyport, to the late Leo Francis Ellison, Sr. and Cecile (Clark) Ellison. He was a dedicated worker at local 88 tunnel workers for many years, was a die hard New England sports fan, but most of all he was the best father and "papa". He is survived by his wife, Dawn (Phillips) Ellison, his daughter, Mackenzie Ellison and his son Beau Martineau. He leaves behind three cherished grandchildren, Elijah, Zaidyn, and Milani; his brothers, Raymond, Albert, Donald; sister-in-laws, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his daughter, Jasmine Ellison and sister, Lynda McIntyre. He will be remembered for his kindness, big heart, the love for his family, and his big bear hugs. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Visiting hours will be held Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4 to 8 PM at the Elliott, Woodworth, and Rogers Family Funeral Home. 35 Green Street, Newburyport, MA 01950.



10 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Ashburnham - Douglas Leonard Poulin sadly left us on March 29th 2024, surrounded by loved ones, following a series of medical challenges at the age of 70. Douglas was born in Newburyport on March 19th, 1954. He was one of four children predeceased by his mother Jean Mace, father Francis Poulin, stepfather Bill Mace and his brother, Steven Poulin. He is survived by his partner and love of 34 years, Joanne Atwood from West Newbury; his son, Michael Poulin-Reiter who resides in Germany; his sisters, CarolAnn and Linda Hondras and husband John; nieces, Stephanie Poulin, Tiffany Poulin, Jennifer Plante and Heather Grzybinski nephews, Steven Poulin Jr and Isaiah Cannon, as well as Andrea Moisan, Julie Teal, Diane Ramsell and Aunts Priscilla Tremblay and Raylene DeBraise and husband Dan, and many cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed. Doug grew up enjoying working for his grandfather, Leonard Smith, "The Iceman". He graduated from Newburyport High School and later joined the United States Army where he served in Augsburg, Germany from 1974 to 1981 and received an engineering degree. It was there that he was blessed with his son Michael. Following the military, Doug worked as an auto mechanic and later opened and operated East Kingston Clockworks in Amesbury and Clocks Etc. in Exeter New Hampshire. He was a gifted clock and watchmaker. Doug and Joanne moved to Western Massachusetts in the late 1980s where Joanne's family owned a jewelry business. They lived in the country where Doug loved caring for animals both domestic and wild and was an avid gardener. He also enjoyed boating, fishing, playing his guitar and cooking. There will be a military service for Douglas at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery in his honor in Winchendon, MA and a celebration of his life held by family and friends at a later date to be announced.



10 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Born in Newburyport MA, Don was the son of the late Roy and Shirley Roberge. Don earned his living as a painter, was an avid coin collector, enjoyed watching Sunday Morning and Jeopardy. He visited all but two states in the US. He loved listening to music; he had a love for all animals, especially his cat Charlie. His best attribute was the love he had for his family. He is survived by his wife Marcia, his five sons; Donald Roberge Jr and wife Laurie, of Moseley VA. Jeffrey Roberge of Amesbury, MA. Daniel Kirby and his wife Sara of Ottumwa IA. Richard Roberge and wife Tara of Oklahoma City OK. George Mann and partner Tiffany of Worthington MA. One sister Bernice Roberge of New Market, NH. Six grandsons, three granddaughters and four great granddaughters. Don is also survived by nieces and nephews and his forever friend Elise Gilkey. He was also the brother of his late siblings Roy, Joe, Ron, Richard "Butch", Nelie, Judy, Emily, Jessie, and Eleanor. You were many things to many peoplle in your life, Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, and Friend. Your guiding hand on our shoulders will remain with us forever. A private service will be held by the family.



9 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Haverhill - Kathryn A. "Kathy" Beebie, 66, of Haverhill, passed away, peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at High Pointe House in Haverhill. Born in Lowell, MA on April 24, 1957, to the late Arthur J. and Mary T. (McCarthy) Beebie, Kathy was predeceased by her younger brother Richard Beebie who died in 1989. Kathy graduated high school from Mt. St. Mary Seminary with the Class of 1975. She went on to receive her bachelor's degree in psychology from University of New Hampshire and later her master's degree in clinical psychology from Antioch University/Keene Graduate Program. Kathy spent the majority of her career as a Clinical Team Leader/Supervisor at Thom Pentucket Early Intervention. She was a brilliant clinician, a compassionate advocate, and a well-respected and beloved family therapist who served hundreds of families over her 36-year career. Politically active and always informed, Kathy was passionate about women's rights and equality for all humans. In recent years, she was a proud member of the "Lefty Ladies", an informal group of local women who gather monthly to discuss current events and politics. She was an active volunteer and supporter of Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Ovations for the Cure. She especially valued her friendships with her community at Turning The Tide and looked forward to their annual retreats. These organizations along with the loving support of her friends and family, her amazing team of doctors and nurses at MGH, and her own indominable spirit, enabled Kathy to live with Stage 4 Ovarian cancer many years beyond her prognosis. Kathy loved researching her genealogy, reading mystery novels, swimming, gardening, and spending time with family and friends. Kathy's greatest pride and joy came from being a mom to her 2 sons whom she chose in 1995 and legally adopted in 1998. Their home in Bradford, MA was a place of unconditional love and support. Kathy is survived by her loving sons, Peter R. Beebie, and Sean D. Beebie, her faithful brother Sean A. Beebie, her devoted aunt Brenda McCarthy, extended family members, and dear friends. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. at the West Newbury Congregational Church, 308 Main St. West Newbury, MA 01985. In celebration of Kathy's vibrant life, all are invited to wear bright colors! Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family at the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by the H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Bradford~Haverhill. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the MSPCA (www.mspca.org), or Ovations for the Cure (www.ovationsforthecure.org) to continue the fight that Kathy fought so valiantly! To share a memory or for more information, please visit www.farmerfuneralhomes.com.


9 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Kensington - Dorothy "Dotty" B. Milbury, 84, of Kensington died Saturday, April6, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. Visiting hours will be held at the Stockbridge Funeral Home, 141 Epping Road, Exeter on Sunday, April 14th from 1-3 PM. Family flowers only. If desired donations may be made to the Special Olympics or St. Vincent de Paul Society. For a complete obituary please visit www.STockbridgefh.com.



7 Apr 2024 at 5:00pm
Salisbury - Cynthia M. (Lapre) Colby passed away April 2, 2024, at Anna Jaques Hospital, following an extended period of declining health. Cyndi was born at Anna Jaques Hospital on June 14, 1951, the oldest child of Joseph ("Jim") and Marie (Cormier) Lapre. She was raised in Newburyport and graduated from Newburyport High School and the University of New Hampshire. After earning her degree at UNH, she had a lengthy and successful career as a social worker for the Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare. Upon her retirement from social work, she embarked on a very rewarding second career as a Title I Tutor at Seabrook Elementary School, which she thoroughly enjoyed for several years. She was "a natural" when it came to working with children, and she truly thrived when she was working with "her kids". She was well-respected and well-loved by her colleagues in both of her careers. Cyndi possessed a quick wit, a fantastic sense of humor, a warm smile, an attentive ear, and a loving and generous heart, deeply touching many of those around her. She was a joy to be around, she made friends everywhere she went, and she made those whom she met feel comfortable right away. Her telling of her many humorous stories (many of them self-deprecating and most of them true) made for much laughter and enjoyment. She faced numerous health challenges throughout her life with great fortitude, unfailing courage and good humor; she was a hero to many. A resident of Salisbury for over 35 years, Cyndi was parishioner of the Star of the Sea Church for many years, where she taught religious education. Additionally, she served as a Girl Scout Leader for several years, mentoring many young girls in the process. She was a voracious reader, a talented baker and cake decorator and an avid "Jeopardy" fan. Cyndi is survived by her husband of 28 years, Henry T. Colby of Salisbury; her daughter, Jennifer E. St. Cyr of Amesbury; her son, Gregory C. Parisi of Hampton, NH; her grandchildren, Ryan St. Cyr of Seabrook, NH and Ashley St. Cyr of Amesbury; her sister, Joanne E. Gilbert of Contoocook, NH; her brothers, Robert G. Lapre (Tracey) of Amesbury and Peter G. Lapre (Raymond) of Grantham, NH; her aunt and godmother, Patricia Cynewski of Newburyport; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. In addition to her parents, Cyndi was predeceased by her brother, David J. Lap re; her former husband, John C. Parisi; several aunts and uncles, and several cousins. Family and friends are invited to Cyndi's Funeral Mass at St. Joseph's Church of St. Andre Bessette Parish 2 School St. in Amesbury on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10:00 am and a graveside ceremony at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Amesbury. A luncheon will be served at the Parish Hall following the funeral services. The family would like to thank the staff at Anna Jaques Hospital who took care of Cyndi with such compassion and dignity. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations in Cyndi's memory be made to the American Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org or by mail at P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023. Are by the E.V. Jutras & Sons Funeral Home in Amesbury.

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