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2019 Novel Coronavirus
12 Nov 2020 at 4:05pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:18pm
CDC COVID Data Tracker - Cases and Deaths by State

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
Considerations and recommendations for health departments supporting COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) testing in communities, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings.

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Federal staffing resources for health departments.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
People of Any Age with Underlying Medical Conditions

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
Systems that are collecting and reporting COVID data

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
This webpage describes the criteria for and status of cruise ship response plans required for crew disembarkation with commercial travel.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Page

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
One-Stop Shop for COVID-19 Resources

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
Advice on when and how long people should delay their domestic or international travel to avoid spreading COVID-19.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
These infection prevention and control considerations are for healthcare facilities providing obstetric care for pregnant patients with confirmed coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or pregnant persons under investigation (PUI) in inpatient obstetric healthcare settings including obstetrical triage, labor and delivery, recovery and inpatient postpartum settings.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
Resources for laboratories to conduct testing to identify new cases of coronavirus disease 2019.

1 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
CDC created this airline toolkit for airlines that are educating/informing travelers and crew about COVID-19.

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
Learn what manufacturing workers and employers need to know during COVID-19.

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
People Who Need to Take Extra Precautions

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
CDC is conducting disease surveillance and field investigations to better understand why some people are more likely to develop severe COVID-19 illness.

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
Risk of COVID-19 hospitalization and death by race/ethnicity

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
There are no drugs or other therapeutics presently approved by the FDA to prevent or treat COVID-19.

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
This page provides a broad overview of therapies that are currently recommended for COVID-19 treatment. The FDA can issue emergency use authorizations (EUAs) to allow healthcare providers to use products that are not yet approved, or are approved for other uses, to treat patients with COVID-19 if certain legal requirements are met. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed and regularly updates Treatment Guidelines to help guide healthcare providers caring patients with COVID-19. Any treatments that are used for COVID-19 should be under the care of a healthcare provider.

30 Nov 2020 at 12:00am
Learn the 10 things healthcare professionals need to know about where U.S. COVID-19 vaccination planning currently stands.

Online Services – Social Security Matters
17 Nov 2020 at 9:14am
The Official Blog of Social Security

30 Jul 2020 at 2:43pm
During the current coronavirus pandemic, we continue to provide help to you and other people in your communities.  While our offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, we remain ready and able to help you by phone with most Social Security business.  You can speak with a representative by calling your […]

16 Jul 2020 at 12:38pm
We are committed to improving service to the millions of Americans who expect and deserve timely and accurate help from us.  This effort requires that we modernize our technology so we can provide our employees with effective, easy-to-use tools that help them do their job well.  As the COVID-19 pandemic has also underscored, we must […]

9 Jul 2020 at 3:10pm
With so many services available online through my Social Security, signing up for a secure account will help you conduct Social Security business from home. With your personal my Social Security account, you can:   Estimate your future benefits with our Retirement Calculator to compare different dates or ages to begin receiving benefits; Check the status of your […]

1 Jun 2020 at 2:47pm
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve added Connecticut, Ohio, and Utah to the growing list of states where you can go online to replace your Social Security card. In many cases, you may not need a replacement card. Most of the time, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough. If you do need to […]

19 Mar 2020 at 11:22am
I want you to hear directly from me how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting our services. The first thing you should know is that we continue to pay benefits. Be aware that scammers may try to trick you into thinking the pandemic is stopping your Social Security payments but that is not true. Don’t be […]

16 Mar 2020 at 5:45pm
All local Social Security offices will be closed to the public for in-person service starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This decision protects the population we serve—older Americans and people with underlying medical conditions—and our employees during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, we are still able to provide critical services. Please read our press release to […]

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1 Dec 2020 at 6:55pm
NEWBURYPORT — The average single-family homeowner in the city should expect to see about a $69 increase in property taxes for fiscal 2021.


1 Dec 2020 at 12:52pm
BYFIELD — Students at Triton Regional Middle and High Schools reverted to a fully remote learning model for an 11-day period beginning today, Dec. 1.


1 Dec 2020 at 10:34am
NEWBURYPORT – Bestselling author and historian Kate Larson will be speaking about the friendship between William Lloyd Garrison and Harriet Tubman in a virtual lecture at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12. The presentation is entitled "Lloyd and Moses: The Remarkable…



1 Dec 2020 at 5:30am
EXETER, N.H. — The Seacoast Artist Association will offer two new solo exhibits this month, including a feature work by an Amesbury photographer.


1 Dec 2020 at 4:55am
AMESBURY — The year is almost at an end but the director of the Council on Aging wants seniors to know that they don't have to face the end of 2020 alone.


1 Dec 2020 at 4:30am
On this day in 1900, this newspaper informed its readers that an open discussion would take place at the Social Democratic headquarters on Monday, Dec. 3. The question: “How would Newburyport proceed if it were a Socialist city?" All were…


1 Dec 2020 at 4:30am
WEST NEWBURY — The Police Department was one of more than 160 law enforcement agencies across the state to receive federal grant funding intended to provide equipment and strengthen training, as well as support crime prevention and enforcement initiatives.



1 Dec 2020 at 4:30am
AMESBURY — Kyle Mallett and his family have spent the past two Christmases putting on an ever-growing holiday light show on their South Martin Road front lawn and they weren't about to let a global pandemic slow them down.


30 Nov 2020 at 10:30am
NEWBURYPORT – Petra Slinkard, Peabody Essex Museum’s curator of fashion and textiles, will be a guest on “The Morning Show” on Thursday, Dec. 3, to discuss the newly opened exhibit, “Made It: The Women Who Revolutionized Fashion,” which will run…


30 Nov 2020 at 5:45am
NEWBURYPORT — The Holiday House Tour, a long-standing tradition of visiting homes all decked out for the holidays, remains a go this season despite some major changes made to slow the spread of COVID-19.


30 Nov 2020 at 5:06am
NEWBURYPORT – An assisted living center in Newburyport reported at least one positive case for the first time in state data released Friday and two Greater Newburyport communities moved into the “red” category of COVID-19 positive cases.



30 Nov 2020 at 5:05am
NEWBURYPORT — Santa and Mrs. Claus took a different route through the city than in previous years Sunday, traveling on the back of a flatbed truck as they moved through a crowd that was more spread out than usual.



30 Nov 2020 at 5:05am
SALISBURY — The holiday season is kicking off after a late Thanksgiving but Christmas tree customers are already cutting down their orders.


30 Nov 2020 at 4:58am
AMESBURY — Between a drive-in dinner and movie, an outdoor market and a window painting contest, there is plenty to do in the city this week to kick off the holiday season.



30 Nov 2020 at 5:02am
AMESBURY — A traditional holiday favorite will be changing with the times this year when the Lowell’s Boat Shop holiday open house goes virtual starting Tuesday.


30 Nov 2020 at 4:30am
On Nov. 30, 1904, this newspaper reported that the Nathaniel Tracy Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held its first sale at Wolfe Tavern to benefit a building fund. Cakes and homemade handiwork were offered; tea and punch…


29 Nov 2020 at 4:30am
NEWBURYPORT – The 2020-21 Metropolitan Opera Radio Broadcast season opens on Dec. 5, with the performances broadcast on WJOP 96.3 FM.


29 Nov 2020 at 3:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna Holaday is accepting letters of interest and resumes from residents interested in serving on six city boards and commissions that have openings for volunteers.


29 Nov 2020 at 3:00am
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28 Nov 2020 at 5:55am
NEWBURYPORT – Members of the Newburyport Horticultural Society put their talents to work on Friday decorating the Santa's Workshop building and surrounding area in Brown Square.



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1 Dec 2020 at 12:52pm
BYFIELD — Students at Triton Regional Middle and High Schools reverted to a fully remote learning model for an 11-day period beginning today, Dec. 1.


30 Nov 2020 at 5:45am
NEWBURYPORT — The Holiday House Tour, a long-standing tradition of visiting homes all decked out for the holidays, remains a go this season despite some major changes made to slow the spread of COVID-19.


27 Nov 2020 at 4:50am
ROWLEY — The Police Department was recently awarded $40,000 to buy and maintain body-worn and cruiser cameras, according to Police Chief Scott Dumas.


26 Nov 2020 at 5:06am
MERRIMAC — A 44-year-old Amesbury man was killed Wednesday night when his sport utility vehicle slammed into a tree off Interstate 495 north.


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25 Nov 2020 at 11:28am
GLOUCESTER -- After searching 2,066 square miles for more than 38 hours, the Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its search for the crew of the fishing vessel Emmy Rose which sank sometime after midnight Monday.


25 Nov 2020 at 5:01am
NEWBURYPORT – Unlike years past, Santa and Mrs. Claus won't be hitching a ride on a Coast Guard vessel for their annual post-Thanksgiving appearance.


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1 Dec 2020 at 7:30am
The pandemic has accelerated some trends and while Massachusetts retailers want consumers to know they can safely shop in their stores, many more retailers in the Bay State are now selling online, and in other ways that weren't on the…


1 Dec 2020 at 4:45am
Massachusetts residents dispose of around 8,100 cellphones per day, according to an advocacy group that is encouraging consumers to buy refurbished goods to keep used electronics out of landfills and save money on their holiday shopping.


27 Nov 2020 at 5:00am
BOSTON — A scathing investigation that found the state's prison system fails to provide adequate care for inmates with serious mental health issues is prompting calls for reform and more resources to fix the problems.


27 Nov 2020 at 3:00am
CONCORD, N.H. — The coronavirus pandemic won’t just affect how New Hampshire lawmakers meet next year, but the legislation they will consider, as well.


26 Nov 2020 at 5:05am
BOSTON — With traffic congestion dramatically reduced amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Baker administration is taking another look at a regional plan to tackle emissions that could lead to higher gas prices.


25 Nov 2020 at 11:28am
GLOUCESTER -- After searching 2,066 square miles for more than 38 hours, the Coast Guard on Tuesday suspended its search for the crew of the fishing vessel Emmy Rose which sank sometime after midnight Monday.


25 Nov 2020 at 5:05am
State officials are exploring the possibility of administering some MCAS tests in a take-home format in the spring and are looking into options for exams scheduled for this winter, Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeff Riley said Tuesday.



25 Nov 2020 at 5:00am
BEVERLY — Public officials representing the North Shore raised concerns Tuesday night about a proposal by the MBTA to temporarily shut down weekend service on all commuter rail lines and end weekday train service at 9 p.m.


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30 Nov 2020 at 5:02am
The nation’s top infectious disease expert said Sunday that the U.S. may see “surge upon a surge” of the coronavirus in the weeks after Thanksgiving, and he does not expect current recommendations around social distancing to be relaxed before Christmas.


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29 Nov 2020 at 6:36pm
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin finished a recount of its presidential results on Sunday, confirming Democrat Joe Biden’s victory over President Donald Trump in the key battleground state. Trump vowed to challenge the outcome in court even before the recount…



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2 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
There have been two Tom Brady’s in 2020:


2 Dec 2020 at 12:00am
The New England Patriots won. And about 75 percent of the 314 entries in Week 12 of the "I Beat Burt" Contest said, "Yay!" Twice.



30 Nov 2020 at 1:00am
Jacey Jennings



29 Nov 2020 at 5:12pm
The New England Patriots had no business beating the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.


27 Nov 2020 at 1:00am
Not going to lie, 2020 made it exceedingly difficult to write the annual giving thanks column.



27 Nov 2020 at 1:00am
Coming off a brilliant junior season in which he led Newburyport boys soccer on one of its deepest state tournament runs ever, Ryan Archer returned this fall and finished his career on a high note, helping lead the Clippers to…



27 Nov 2020 at 1:00am
Editor’s note: With no Thanksgiving football due to the coronavirus pandemic, we are taking a look back at one of the greatest Thanksgiving games of the past decade, and arguably among the greatest in the 100-plus years of Thanksgiving football…



27 Nov 2020 at 1:00am
The Daily News wants to recognize a special group of young men and women ... our high school team captains. Email a picture of your team captains to Mac Cerullo at mcerullo@newburyportnews.com.



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
2 Dec 2020 at 12:33am
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29 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Fairview tennessee - Fine arts painter Harry Swanson, 89, formerly of Newbury, Mass., passed away on Nov. 25 in Fairview, Tenn. Harry and his wife Marion operated the H Swanson Studio and Gallery at the Lower Green for 20 years, while also raising two children. Harry enjoyed touring the area with fellow artists to study and photograph the landscape which he would then use as reference to compose unique watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings. He expressed the beauty of the coastal plain and marshes in the sea and landscape paintings that he created, displayed, and sold. He also designed book covers, advertisements and marketing materials, and architectural renderings. As a member of the Newburyport Art Association, Harry assisted with the acquisition and renovation of the Water Street building doing his part to initiate the transformation of the historic uptown city center. He also enjoyed fishing on Plum Island. Born and educated in Hartford, Conn., Harry excelled in basketball, baseball, and art design, studying at the Hartford Art School, and then further developing his illustration skills at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Electronic Laboratory, the Purnell Company, and Itek Corporation. During his years at Itek, Harry illustrated National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) camera systems, including those used on the Viking spacecraft to send the first pictures to Earth from the surface of Mars. He owned and operated his studio and gallery in Newbury from 1967 to 1989, when he relocated to Lincolnville, Maine. His paintings are in private and corporate collections throughout the United States and internationally, and he has received regional and national recognition for his art. Harry is survived by his wife, Marion, children, Alan Swanson and Anne Kardenetz, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, nephews and a niece. A private memorial service is planned. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Newburyport Art Association/65 Water Street Newburyport, MA 01950 / www.newburyportart.org / 1.978.465.8769 / or the Alzheimer's Association / 225 N. Michigan Ave. Floor 17 Chicago, IL 60601 / 1.800.272.3900 / www.alz.org.



29 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Rye, N.H. - Mary A. Philbrick, 91, a resident of Rye since 1948, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020. Mary was born in Boston, Mass., on December 24, 1928. Mary was one of three daughters born to the late Richard and Mary Ahern. She grew up in Boston, Mass., and Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. Mary eventually moved to Rochester, N.H., and graduated from Spaulding High School. Mary met the love of her life, George O. Philbrick in 1946 when George was on leave from the Navy. The love story continued and George and Mary were married in 1947 and started their life together in Rye. While raising their six children, Mary and George started their first business, Philbrick's Garage in Rye. In 1965, Mary and George then started Philbrick's Sales and Service in Rye and eventually moved the business to North Hampton. Mary extended her community involvement as Treasurer of the North Hampton Business Association, as a member of the Catholic Women's Club and as President of the Rye Junior Women's Club. Mary was devoted to her family; she was a wonderful cook and a gracious hostess. Mary was an inspiration to many and with grace, class and warmth transformed the lives of those she touched. Mary loved Rye and her Cable Road community; her generous, loving spirit helped shape the unique character of the Cable Road neighborhood. Mary enjoyed wintering at Half Moon Bay in Palm Beach County, Florida for the past 30 years where her same generosity nurtured a spirit of inclusive community. Mary loved spending time with family and friends, whether it be on Cable Road or at Half Moon Bay. Mary and George shared 56 years together in a marriage where love prevailed through tragedy and happiness. George O. Philbrick predeceased Mary in 2005. Mary was predeceased by her daughter Jackie Ann; her son David; and her sister, Rita Rogers. Surviving family members include her children, George Rick Philbrick and his wife Susan of Stratham, Susan P. Tiffany and her husband Mark of Amesbury, Kathleen Philbrick of No. Hampton and Daniel J. Philbrick of Rye; daughter-in-law, Susan L. Philbrick of Newington; brother-in-law, Kenneth Philbrick and his wife Sandra of Portsmouth; siblings, Joan Thompson and her husband Edwin of Epping and JP Sanford and his significant other, Christi Heffner of Deerfield; 12 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Remick-Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Theresa's Church, 815 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH. Due to COVID-19 conditions, the Mass will be livestreamed on the church's website (www.sainttheresachurchrye.org). All COVID-19 protocols will be observed at both the visiting hours and the service at St. Theresa's. Immediately following the service at St. Theresa's, burial will take place at the Rye Cemetery on Central Road. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Friends of the Rye Public Library/Children's Room; funds will be dedicated to support programming in the Jackie Ann Philbrick Children's Room at the Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Road, Rye, NH 03870. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Mary's memorial website, sign her tribute wall or for directions.



26 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
West Newbury - John Francis Cormier, 94, died November 22, 2020 at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. He was born in Haverhill, MA in November, 1926 to the late Tilman and Julia Cormier. He attended Haverhill public schools before working in manufacturing for several years, then enlisting in the U.S. Navy Seabees at the age of 18. He served our country proudly during WWII. John was serving on the island of Okinawa when the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Later in life he graduated from Northern Essex Community College. He was employed for decades at Western Electric testing electronic equipment until his retirement. He enjoyed traveling, especially in Europe and the Caribbean Islands, flea marketing, gardening and plant collecting. He took great pride in cutting his own trees, splitting the wood and heating his home right up to his 90th birthday. John is survived by his daughters, Deborah Streiff and her husband, Samuel of Rowley, and Michelle Chase and her husband, Jerry of NH; grandchildren, Elizabeth Whelan and her husband, Donald, Eric Agosta, Ann Marie Wright and her husband, Jesse, and Jennifer Monroy and her husband Victor; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Marion Pitts and her husband William; sister-in-law, Mary Cormier; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents John was predeceased by his wife Constance Cormier; his first wife Ruth Cormier and their daughter Kathryn Ann Cormier as well his siblings Natalie, Edward, Tilman and Ann. Due to COVID restrictions Mass and Burial will be private. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. Cormier's family with his funeral arrangements. To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



26 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Kingston, NH - Christina Anna Gallo, 50, passed away suddenly at her home in Kingston, NH on Thursday, November 19, 2020. She was born on January 15, 1970 in Swampscott, to Lawrence and Camille (Cristallo) Gallo. She was raised in Newburyport, graduating from Newburyport High School and continuing her education at Northern Essex Community College. She met her husband, Daniel Baxter in 1999 and the couple were married in 2006, settling in Kingston, NH. Christina enjoyed traveling in Europe, spending time outdoors and escaping to the beaches of Florida during the winter months. In addition to her husband and parents, Christina is survived by her siblings, Larry Gallo of Florida, and Anne-Marie Gallo of Florida; as well as niece and nephew, Jessica and Ryan Walker and her brother and sisters-in-law, Michael Baxter and Ann Walker. Family and friends may call from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday November 30, 2020 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Her Funeral Service and burial will follow at 11:30 at St. Patrick's Cemetery in Haverhill. The service will be cast online via the following link: https://zoom.us/j/93117373007?pwd=U1RQRDUrejFndUs2aHRmbkp0a0Rzdz09 Meeting ID: 931 1737 3007 and Passcode: uy8NtR In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Christina's name to the MSPCA 400 Broadway Methuen, MA 01844. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



25 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Salem, N.H. - William Croft Jr., son of the late William Croft Sr. and Winifred (Stringer) Croft, passed away Thursday at his home. Buddy, as he was called, was the fourth-generation owner operator of Granite State Potato Chip Co. in Salem. Buddy graduated from Salem High School in 1969 and shortly after started working with the family at the Chip Factory. The quality of his chips were of utmost importance and he was proud to share them with the community. He was able to maintain the business until its 100th anniversary. Buddy is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoAnn (McIntyre) Croft; his three children Patricia D. Croft, Jodi E. Croft, William Croft III; his sister Wendy (Croft) Young; and several nieces and nephews. Buddy requested no services. Please share a fond memory with a friend.



25 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Hampton, NH - Alan Leigh Mason, 77, of Hampton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Sadly, like hundreds of thousands of others, his loved ones were unable to be with him to ease his passing. He was born in Amesbury, on February 13, 1943, the son of the late Norman W. and Frances A. (Hatch) Mason. He shared over 55 years of marriage with his devoted wife, Louise A. (Morin) Mason. Alan was raised in Amesbury, Mass. and graduated from Amesbury High School with the Class of 1961.He earned his bachelor's degree in Mathematics, minoring in science from Salem State College and went on to earn his Master's degree in Mathematics from Lowell Tech in Lowell. Alan and Louise relocated to Hampton from Plymouth, NH in 1967. He taught 7th and 8th grade mathematics at Pentucket Middle School for over 37 years. When the school year was over, Alan held summer jobs with the Hampton Recreation Department for 25 years, worked meter patrol at the beach and also managed the Hampton Beach State Park for a couple of years. He served as Scout Master for Troop 178 of the Boy Scouts of America in Hampton. His hobbies included HO trains, reading and puzzles. In addition to his wife, family members include his sons: Kevin Mason of Hampton, Eric Mason and his wife, Jennifer of Hampton and Christopher Mason and his wife Laura of Raleigh, NC; his daughters: Joellen Mason of Hampton and Cheryl Janelle and her husband, Dwayne of Rochester. He also leaves 14 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his sister, Cynthia Brooks and her husband, Dan of Somersworth. Alan was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Anne Morris. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, December 3, 2020 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Rd., Hampton. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday in the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rockingham VNA Hospice 137 Epping Rd. Exeter, NH 03833. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Alan's memorial website, to sign his tribute wall and for additional information.



25 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Newburyport formerly of North Andover and Groveland - Joan (Pitman) Martin was an only child born to the late Arthur and Hilda Pitman on December, 20, 1928. Joan passed away at Port Healthcare in Newburyport, on November 25, 2020. Joan was a graduate of Johnson High School in North Andover. She worked her entire career at Andover Savings Bank as an Assistant Branch Manager until her retirement. Throughout her life, Joan enjoyed her many travels abroad to Yorkshire, England to visit family and friends. She was an avid candlepin bowler and was on the bank bowling league for many years. She also enjoyed music, especially Big Band music from the 1940's. She loved to go to concerts as well as the theater and always awaited the The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra coming to the area to see them perform. In her later years in assisted living and at Port Healthcare, Joan was involved in many activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, bingo, music, live entertainment and church services. Joan is survived by her daughters, Joan Smith and husban,d John of Wilmington, Deborah O'Neal and her husband Paul of Maricopa, AZ, Wendy Decoito and her husband Richard of Fremont, NH, Susan Poulin and her husband David of Nashua, NH and Mary Kelleher of Newburyport. She leaves behind her grandchildren, Jay, Joe, Stephanie, Dan, David, Brian, Andrew, Patrick, Valerie, Tim and Brooke as well as seven great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a sister-in-law, Marilyn Messina and her husband, Joseph of Andover, as well as two nieces, Melinda and Melissa. Joan was predeceased by her husband, Atty. Bernard W. Martin, a son, William Martin and a daughter, Lorraine Martin Jelenevsky. Funeral services will be private. To leave online condolences, please visit http://www.contefuneralhomes.com. Joan's family would like to thank all the wonderful staff at Port Healthcare in Newburyport as well as Harborside Hospice for the excellent and loving care that she was given throughout her years there.



24 Nov 2020 at 4:00pm
Silver Spring, Maryland - William L. Hersey, age 77, of Newburyport, passed away September 7, 2020, after a long battle with Parkinson's disease and Lewy Body Dementia. A private family gathering was held September 27 at Immaculate Conception Church in his memory followed by a small brunch outdoors at Ceia. William was born and raised in Newburyport and considered himself a Clipper through and through! An avid sports fan you could find "Mr. Bill" at the top of the high school bleachers watching every Newburyport High School football game no matter what the year. Even while living in Florida he would ask "Did Newburyport beat Amesbury?" every Thanksgiving Day. Bill opened The Prescription Shoppe on Story Ave. in 1972, serving the surrounding communities of Newburyport, Amesbury and Salisbury. He was always a friendly face behind the counter serving up a joke or a smile to all. He stood by his logo, "We will match or beat ANY prescription price" for all the years he was in business. Bill offered free blood pressure and medication deliveries to those who could not come to the store to get their prescriptions long before it became common practice. He opened two more businesses after the loss of The Prescription Shoppe to a fire in November 1984; The Drug Store in Salisbury Square and Amesbury Pharmacy in Amesbury, Massachusetts. He closed Amesbury Pharmacy and transferred his staff and all customers to Stop and Shop Pharmacy in Amesbury and moved to Ibis Country Club in West Palm Beach, Florida. Bill enjoyed being active. An avid tennis player, Bill and his wife Marcia were part of The Racquet Club of Newburyport for many years. It was at The Racquet Club of Newburyport where they made lifelong friendships. Bill enjoyed golf and tennis while living at Ibis Country Club in Florida. He played competitive tennis into his mid-60s and could "swing a golf club" right up to the end of his life. One could classify Bill as a workaholic as he never missed work except for his children's weddings. His strong sense of community and desire to help others drew him to work always saying, "Someone may be sick and need their medication" even on days like Thanksgiving and Christmas when other pharmacies were typically closed. Bill participated in helping the youth of Newburyport by sponsoring "Hersey's Prescription Shoppe" little league baseball team and coaching "Canepa's" a Pioneer League Softball team. Bill was an active member of the Rotary Club of Newburyport for many years before moving to Florida. He absolutely loved Yankee Homecoming and looked forward to the Rotary Chicken Barbeques on the Mall. Bill loved a good road trip. Skiing at Killington with his children or going to Disney World with his grandchildren were some of his fondest memories. In death Bill is reunited with his wife Marcia (Foley) whom he was married to for 50 years, and his parents Aroline (LeClair) and Clayton Hersey. He leaves behind his daughter Hollis Caswell and her husband Wayne; his son Jonathan Hersey; and four grandchildren, Matthew Caswell, Christian Caswell, Dan Hersey and Sarah Hersey. Bill will be remembered for his ongoing acts of kindness and willingness to help those in need. In the spirit of kindness and helping others, we ask that you consider donating to the William L. Hersey Memorial Scholarship Fund in his memory. This scholarship will be awarded annually to one Newburyport High School Senior who is pursuing a degree in Pharmacy or Allied Health Services who demonstrates acts of kindness and pride for their community. Donations can be mailed or dropped off at: Newburyport Bank, ATTN: Ilise Wolpert, William L. Hersey Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 350, Newburyport, MA 01950.



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Effingham, Ill. - Frederick B. O'Brien, 86, of Effingham, formerly of Maine, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Lakeland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Effingham, surrounded by his loving family. Private family services will be held at Calvary Baptist Church in Effingham. Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham is assisting the family with arrangements. Due to COVID-19 concerns, please wear a mask for all services and follow all social distancing guidelines. Memorials may be made to Family Life Center or Calvary Baptist Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.johnsonandsonsfh.com. Frederick was born on July 7, 1934, in Salem, Mass., the son of Bertram and Greta (Tower) O'Brien. He married Marie Stacey on February 21, 1956, in Essex, Mass. Fred went to Essex County Agricultural school. Following graduation, he worked on farms. He especially loved working with the horses and cows. He was in the Army serving his time in Hawaii using his agricultural background as a food inspector and part time veterinarian. He and Marie welcomed their son Scott while there. They returned to Massachusetts and later had Beth. He was the best dad ever. Fred's final job was as the water superintendent in West Newbury, Mass. He was instrumental in developing West Newbury's own independent water supply. Fred and Marie built their dream home and moved to Union, Maine when they retired. They spent their time growing spiritually at Waldoboro Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and an elder. They truly loved their church family. They also enjoyed spending their time at the ocean exploring the coastline. He could also go hunting and fishing anytime. Fred loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was their favorite playmate. Before bed he would listen to Marie play the piano for his own personal concert. Fred is survived by his wife, Marie O'Brien of Effingham; daughter, Beth O'Brien-Schmidt and husband, David of Effingham; grandchildren, Michael, Erica, Becky, Rachel, Rochelle, Chipman, and Brianna; and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Scott; brother, Bill; sisters, Phyllis, Pat and Marion; and his dogs Barney, Mollie, and Clancy.



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Plaistow, N.H. - Beverly Dow, 67, died early Monday morning November 23, 2020, at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen. She was born on July 7, 1953, in Newburyport to the late Malcolm and Ruth B. (Maker) Nolan. Beverly attended Newburyport High School followed by her graduation from hairdressing school. She was employed at various local hairdressers before her 20-plus year employment at Kmart. Beverly was a selfless person putting everyone's needs in front of her own. Nothing gave her more pleasure than spending time with her family and friends. Her time spent with her grandchildren in the pool will hold a special place in her heart. Beverly is survived by her husband Frederick "Butch" J. Dow Jr. of Plaistow; children, Jason Dow and his wife Sinead of Seabrook, and Kelley Lizotte and her husband Eric of Plaistow; grandchildren, Ryan and Megan Dow and McKenzie Lizotte; siblings, Nancy Lysik of Salisbury and Elaine Caito and her husband Ed of North Carolina; as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. THERE IS NO LONGER ANY PARKING AVAILABLE BEHIND THE FUNERAL HOME PER ORDER OF THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT. Her graveside service and burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday November 28, 2020, at St. Mary Cemetery in Newburyport. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Beverly's name to National Multiple Sclerosis Society at Greater New England, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



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Merrimac, MA - Ellen Joyce (Donovan) Roche, age 81, longtime resident of Merrimac, passed Sunday evening, November 15, 2020, at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She was the beloved wife of Stephen F. Roche Jr., who passed November 27, 2013. Born in Somerville, September 20, 1939, she was the youngest of four daughters of the late Stanley F. and Lillian M. (Wise) Donovan and was a graduate of Jamaica Plain High School, class of 1957. Ellen worked many jobs throughout her life, but found great reward and friendship at Lawrence Superior Court from which she retired after more than a decade of work. The legacy she leaves behind will continue to warm the hearts of those she loved so dearly: her daughter and husband, Michelle and Al Perkins, and her son and his wife, Michael and Heather Roche; all of Merrimac, Mass.; her eight grandchildren, who gave her endless joy, Nicholas, Corey, Haley and Tyler Kamberalis; Connor and Michael Perkins, and Noah and Riley Roche; her only great-grandson, Apollo Stephen Asprogiannis; along with generations of nieces and nephews, extended family, and many dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was also predeceased by her sisters and their husbands, Anthony and Francis DiNardo, Glenn and Jean Smith, and James and Carol Ganley. A graveside services will be held Saturday, November 28, 2020, at 1 p.m., at Locust Grove Cemetery, 2 Locust Grove Road, Merrimac, MA, where she will be eternally reunited with her beloved husband Stephen of 50 years, who will welcome her with open arms, a big smile, cold drink, grilled dinner and Irish music. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite charity. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac, MA.



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Newburyport, Mass. - James S. Brady, age 68, lifelong resident of Newburyport, passed Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. One of seven children of the late William and Dorothy (MacRae) Brady, he was born in Newburyrport on June 8, 1952, and attended Newburyport schools. Jim proudly served three years with the United States Army during the Vietnam Era, as Specialist Fourth Class Diesel Mechanic, and had been stationed in West Germany, as well as in Colorado. Jim had a 40-year career as a professional mover with the Bridges Brothers Moving Company of Newburyport. He was an avid fly fisherman and quite an expert in tying his own flies. He also loved to read and spent much time at the library with its peaceful atmosphere. Jim loved and enjoyed food, especially looking forward to the annual family seafood fest. His nieces and nephews adored him for his wisdom and also for his great advice. The Newburyport boardwalk was a favorite place to meet-up with friends and catch up with the latest happenings. He was also a big-hearted animal lover. He will be deeply missed by his siblings, Patricia Brady and husband Douglas Richardson, David Brady and wife Annette, Elizabeth Little and husband Donald, Michael Brady, Kathleen Brady and Mary Brady; his longtime close friend, Marilyn Foly; along with several nieces and nephews, extended family, and dear friends. Due to the continued restrictions of Covid-19, services will be private for the family. Kindly consider making donations in his memory to the Friends of the Newburyport Public Library or charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport.



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Amesbury, MA - On November 13, 2020, after five hard years and many, many cycles of illness and recovery, John James (Jim) Dyer succumbed at Maplewood Rehab and Nursing in Amesbury. He was 71 years old having been born on December 30, 1948, in Newton, Mass., to John Henry Dyer and Althea Arnold Dyer. With his death, Newburyport has lost a talkative, witty, gregarious, handsome, and generous man, a man with lifelong interests in basketball, history, good food and wine, photography, and music of all styles and genres. Jim grew up in Lexington, Mass., and was a lifelong student of history with particular interests in the Civil War and in Newburyporter Caleb Cushing and the Reverend Thomas Wentworth Higginson, fifth minister of the First Religious Society in Newburyport about whom Jim delivered a sermon in the early 2010s. Jim attended Xavier High School, Concord, Mass., and Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter NH. He graduated from Lawrence University, Appleton WI, with BA in Anthropology in 1971, having taken part in the ROTC program there. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force, as a First Lieutenant stationed at KI Sawyer AFB in Michigan. On his discharge from the Air Force, Jim took a job at a sports car dealership in Wellesley, Mass., where he sold an MG Midget to Vicki Elvin, whom he married in 1976. Having gained as much as possible from this first non-military employment, he joined his father's independent insurance agency Storer, Damon and Lund with offices in Boston, Cambridge and Wakefield as a partner and was for may years chief operating officer there. Jim received the Paul Harris Fellowship awarded by Cambridge Rotary for his "service to the club, community and his vocation in a manner reflecting the highest ideals of Rotary International." During his presidency of Cambridge Rotary in 1987 and 1988, he was instrumental in initiating Cambridge businesswomen into Rotary International. He was also for many years Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Castle School in Cambridge. In Newburyport he was a board member of the YWCA and a member of the Dalton Club, the Tuesday Night Club, the Historical Society of Old Newbury, and the Custom House Maritime Museum. Furthermore, he was a devoted member of the First Religious Society, as Head Usher, member of the Finance Committee, and overseer of the Candlelight Service. He was always interested in both the history and the historical artifacts of that church. Also in Newburyport, he was chairman of The Committee for Rediscovering Caleb Cushing, which raised funds for the restoration of Cushing's memorial and access paths in the Highland Hill Cemetery. Jim was an inveterate birder, having inherited his mother's Life Book and having always a pair of binoculars in the car. And in other ways as well he was a lover of nature - all aspects, but most specifically, cats. They often just showed up; he never turned one away. Besides his wife, Vicki, he leaves behind his son, John James (Jack) Dyer; his daughter, Katherine Clara Dyer; his five sisters, Kathleen Michaud, Ruth Whitney, Margaret Keeping, Julia Holmes, and Elizabeth Clary; and his many nieces and nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He was a man, take him for all in all; I shall not look upon his like again. Shakespeare A memorial service will be held at a time more convenient for all. Gifts in Jim's memory may be made to the First Religious Society in Newburyport, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, MA 01950. These donations will be added to a fund commemorating the church's 300th anniversary in 2025.



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Georgetown - Ralph E. Chouinard, 79, a longtime Georgetown resident and formerly of Peabody, passed away on Saturday, November 14th at the Anna Jaques Hospital, Newburyport. Ralph was born in Lynn on October 19, 1941 to the late Joseph C. and Blanche (Davis) Chouinard. He was raised and educated in Peabody and chose to serve his country in the U.S. Army. Ralph graduated with his class from the Peterson School of Engineering where he received his degree and went on to have a long career with Avco/Textron as an Engineer. After Ralph retired, he started his own heating business, REC Heating, which helped him become proudly involved with the Community Action Program of Haverhill, where he cleaned and serviced heating systems for less fortunate families. Ralph was very helpful as a handyman which suited him perfectly because he enjoyed and loved helping people, no matter what the cause. During his spare time, Ralph volunteered at the Anna Jaques Hospital and was a longtime member of Georgetown Kiwanis and the Georgetown Historical Society. In the early 70's Ralph was a member of the Georgetown Follies which he relished as he was a natural comedian and performer; he loved to make people laugh!! Ralph enjoyed cooking, reading, bird watching, his various dog companions as well as visiting the casinos with his wife and sister; however his greatest passion was being in the company of his extended family. Ralph is the beloved husband of Carole A. (Carpenter) Chouinard of Georgetown and is survived by their children, Sheila A. Parker of Georgetown, Thomas E. Chouinard and his partner Linda Stephenson of Plaistow, NH and Richard M. Chouinard of Hampton, NH, his grandchildren, Cameron Parker and Adam and Amanda Chouinard, as well as their mother Catherine (Wimmer) Chouinard, his sister, Irene Willametz of Kensington, Conn. as well as many nieces and nephews. Ralph was predeceased by his siblings, Sandra Shastop and Joseph Chouinard. Family and friends are kindly invited to his Visitation on Sunday, November 29th from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Conte - Giamberardino Funeral Home, 14 Pleasant Street, Georgetown. His Funeral Services and Interment will be private for the family. For those who wish, Ralph may be remembered through donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. LLS-New England, P.O. Box 22471, New York, NY 10087-2471. For funeral home directions, florists or to share a memory of Ralph with his family, please visit www.cgfuneralhomegeorgetown.com.


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Newport News, VA - Alice Perkins Strawser, 79, widow of Robert William Strawser, and a 50-year resident of Newport News, Va., passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Denbigh. Born on November 15, 1941 in Newburyport, Mass., she was the youngest daughter of the late Henry M. Perkins, Sr. and the late Dorothy G. Rhodes Perkins. Alice graduated in 1959 from Amesbury High School in Mass. Following high school, she served as a volunteer in local hospitals. After marrying Robert, they eventually moved to Ft. Eustis, and later Stoneybrook, where she volunteered as a teacher's aide and worked at local businesses, including the Rose's department store and many years in guest services at the Globe Theatre in Busch Gardens. Alice was a member of Orcutt Baptist Church, and Warwick Assembly of God, and frequently volunteered with a number of local charities and military support groups. She loved her pets, and cooking; but truly enjoyed working in her garden. She is survived by two of her children, Craig P. Strawser and his wife Alecia, of Williamsburg, Va.; Jimmy H. Strawser and his wife Gretchen, of North Lawrence, N.Y.; and her two grandchildren, Zachary R. Strawser and Jennah A. Strawser; along with numerous nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband Robert; two of her children, John M. Strawser, of Newport News, Va.; and David W. Strawser, of Smiths Station, Ala.; her brother, Henry M. Perkins, Jr.; and sisters, Nancy Walker, and D. Sarah Gould. According to Alice's wishes, she will be cremated, and will be interred with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery, at a to-be-determined date. No local funeral services will be held. Alice believed strongly that our time on Earth was merely a stop along the way to where we should be. She always hoped that her passing would be celebrated, not mourned. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations in Alice's memory be made to military-support charities: Heroes on the Water, or Project Healing Waters. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net Arrangements were made by Bucktrout Funeral Home, Williamsburg, VA.



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Beverly, Mass. - Roland Robert Waddell passed away November 18, 2020, as his tired heart stopped beating. It was 32 years after his beloved father Roland M. Waddell passed on the same day. Roland was born March 24, 1951, in Newburyport, Mass., to Roland and Doris Waddell. His loving wife and partner Maureen went Home 11 days before him. He is survived by his children Sherry Waddell and Jeff and Melissa Waddell. He was a proud Papa to Dylan Colpitts and Kian Waddell. He leaves an adored younger sister Robin Kubsch in Texas and is with his parents and sister Barbara Jean. Many in laws, nieces and nephews will miss him. Roley was a proud child of Joppa and he started working as a young kid. He was a hard worker his whole life, his main job at Owens-Illinois for 31 years until they closed. He held multiple jobs but it was to give his family a chance to enjoy the times we were together. He loved music and concerts, watching down the Frolics at Salisbury Beach as a teen. Theme parks and roller coasters especially made him happy. Sporting events were attended regularly be it the Sox or his grandson's ball games. We believe our parents are dancing to Chicago and Journey in Heaven. No services will be held at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held when we can safely be together again.

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