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2019 Novel Coronavirus
2 Mar 2021 at 2:50pm
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.

6 Mar 2021 at 12:24pm
CDC COVID Data Tracker - Cases and Deaths by State

6 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Appendices related to developing a case investigation and contact tracing plan.

6 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Federal staffing resources for health departments.

6 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Adults of any age with certain underlying medical conditions are at increased risk for severe illness from the virus that causes COVID-19. COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for and can be administered to most people with underlying medical conditions.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Resources and tools to help pregnant people, breastfeeding women and new parents caring for infants to protect their health and help people who serve these communities communicate with them.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Pregnant people need to take steps to protect themselves and stay healthy during the COVID-19.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
If you have an underlying medical condition, this can help you make an informed decision about getting a COVID-19 vaccination.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Living in prisons and jails puts you at higher risk for getting COVID-19, it is important to protect yourself and others

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
This guidance is for emergency planners who may need to consider local conditions, statutory authorities, resources, agreements, and other critical factors to plan for disaster sheltering of household pets, service animals, and support animals during the pandemic.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Get help using v-safe, the health checker for COVID-19 vaccinations.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home Page

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Contact tracing is a key component of controlling transmission of infectious diseases. This document is for CDC country offices, ministries of health, sub-national public health authorities, and other implementing partners in non-US settings. While select adaptations may be relevant for any jurisdiction, the document focuses on adaptations that might be especially useful in low- and middle-income countries.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
A review of the week's key data from CDC's COVID Data Tracker, narrative interpretations, and visualizations.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side effects, which are a normal sign that your body is building protection. These side effects may affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
To keep your workplace healthy, consider offering free, on-site COVID-19 vaccination at your business locations.

5 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Vaccinating LTCF residents will save lives. Making sure LTCF residents can receive COVID-19 vaccination as soon as vaccines are available will help save the lives of those who are most at risk of dying from COVID-19. According to ACIP's recommendations, long-term care facility residents include adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently. The communal nature of LTCFs and the population served (generally older adults often with underlying medical conditions) puts facility residents at increased risk of infection and severe illness from COVID-19

4 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
If you've had an allergic to any ingredient in an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine, you shouldn't get either of the currently available mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.

4 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Overview of what you should know about the different COVID-19 vaccines, including vaccine types and how they work to provide protection against COVID-19, which vaccines have been authorized and recommended in the United States, and which are in Phase 3 clinical trials.

4 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
Vaccine manufacturers; the federal government; state, local, and territorial jurisdictions; and other partners are working to make sure safe and effective vaccines are getting to you as quickly as possible. This page will help you understand the key steps in this important process and how CDC is tracking vaccine distribution, delivery, and administration throughout the United States.

4 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
FAQ for Healthcare Professionals

Online Services – Social Security Matters
11 Feb 2021 at 8:08am
The Official Blog of Social Security

21 Jan 2021 at 3:05pm
In March 2020, we temporarily closed all of our Social Security Hearing Offices due to the Coronavirus pandemic and are not offering in-person hearings. During the office closures, we are providing two flexible, safe, and secure hearing options: either a telephone hearing or our new option of an online video hearing. Additional information on both […]

3 Dec 2020 at 3:00pm
If you receive a Benefit Verification letter, sometimes called a “budget letter,” a “benefits letter,” a “proof of income letter,” or a “proof of award letter,” we have good news for you! A new standardized Benefit Verification letter is now available when you need proof of Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Medicare. In […]

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 […]

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6 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
On this day in 1812, a town committee asked the merchants of Newburyport and vicinity to provide information on the losses caused by captures, seizures, and condemnations made by governments of Europe during the existing war at several insurance offices…


5 Mar 2021 at 5:25pm
NEWBURYPORT — Public school kids will be headed back to the classrooms full time next month after the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education gave Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley the authorization to send students and teachers back to in-person…



5 Mar 2021 at 4:47pm
Most of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge beach on Plum Island closes like clockwork every year on April 1 to protect the nesting piping plovers.


5 Mar 2021 at 1:33pm
AMESBURY – A Maine man and woman found unresponsive inside a car parked alongside Interstate 495 in Amesbury last month were pronounced dead a short time later, according to an Essex District Attorney's Office spokesperson.


5 Mar 2021 at 5:04am
BYFIELD — Social distancing monitors and temporary outdoor tents could be part of a full return to classrooms next month in the Triton Regional School District.


5 Mar 2021 at 5:05am
NEWBURYPORT — During her weekly COVID-19 update Thursday, Mayor Donna Holaday addressed some of the misinformation circulating about vaccinations.



5 Mar 2021 at 5:03am
SALISBURY — Mary Williamson has been walking three to four miles each Saturday for the past five years with an informal walking group she calls "The Dawn Patrol."


5 Mar 2021 at 4:58am
MERRIMAC — In an attempt to stop a state trooper from confiscating her drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 495 early Thursday, a New Hampshire woman began sprinkling them on her steering wheel, according to an Essex County prosecutor.


5 Mar 2021 at 5:01am
GLOUCESTER — The pandemic has interrupted so many facets of life, but two dozen Essex Tech students have stayed the course in a project studying the salt marsh on Eastern Point.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:58am
NEWBURY — The Council on Aging, a local resource for COVID-19 vaccine questions, is keeping waitlists of residents trying to make vaccination appointments.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:50am
NEWBURYPORT — A homeless man arrested at the Plum Island Airport on Wednesday night, hours after allegedly stealing a sport utility vehicle from a New Hampshire limousine company, was ordered held on $1,000 cash bail following his arraignment Thursday in…



5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
NEWBURYPORT — Harpsichordist Sylvia Berry performs March 14 at 4 p.m. at the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant St.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
On this day in 1768, a group of Newbury “proprietors,” John Brown, Joseph Coffin and Thomas Woodbridge, gave a deed to the Middle shipyard to Samuel Gerrish. Three days later, Gerrish leased it to Thomas Woodbridge for 10 years.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
Some of our customers have noticed goldfinches at their feeders again and wondered where the birds had gone.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
AMESBURY — Ristorante Molise hosts its annual fundraiser for LungStrong on March 17 from 3 to 9 p.m.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
These recent sightings are compiled by Sue McGrath of the Newburyport Birders. Report your sightings to Newburyport Birders at newburyportbirders@comcast.net or 978-204-2976. Visit www.newburyportbirders.com.



5 Mar 2021 at 4:00am
NEWBURYPORT – Local resident Lani Shumway's photos are on display at The Coffee Factory on State Street.


5 Mar 2021 at 3:00am
The following jury-waived trials occurred Tuesday, March 2, at Newburyport District Court with Judge Peter Doyle presiding:



4 Mar 2021 at 1:45pm
NEWBURYPORT — As recently as 18 months ago, the relationship between Plum Island Coffee Roasters owner Bruce Vogel and landlord Newburyport Development was strong enough for the mega landowner to insist it would help Vogel relocate his business if the…



4 Mar 2021 at 1:30pm
AMESBURY — Bid requests to build Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School are expected to go out next week with a projected completion date of March 2023.



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5 Mar 2021 at 5:27pm
MARCH 5 -- Just less than a year after Massachusetts declared a state of emergency around the coronavirus, more than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been put into people's arms here.



5 Mar 2021 at 4:47pm
Most of the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge beach on Plum Island closes like clockwork every year on April 1 to protect the nesting piping plovers.


5 Mar 2021 at 4:58am
MERRIMAC — In an attempt to stop a state trooper from confiscating her drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 495 early Thursday, a New Hampshire woman began sprinkling them on her steering wheel, according to an Essex County prosecutor.



5 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
NEWBURYPORT — Harpsichordist Sylvia Berry performs March 14 at 4 p.m. at the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant St.


5 Mar 2021 at 3:00am
The following jury-waived trials occurred Tuesday, March 2, at Newburyport District Court with Judge Peter Doyle presiding:



5 Mar 2021 at 3:00am
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.



4 Mar 2021 at 1:45pm
NEWBURYPORT — As recently as 18 months ago, the relationship between Plum Island Coffee Roasters owner Bruce Vogel and landlord Newburyport Development was strong enough for the mega landowner to insist it would help Vogel relocate his business if the…


4 Mar 2021 at 3:00am
Salisbury


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6 Mar 2021 at 4:30am
BOSTON – Two area state are calling on legislative leaders to quickly pass bills to help the state's employers who are continuing to struggle financially during the pandemic.


5 Mar 2021 at 5:27pm
MARCH 5 -- Just less than a year after Massachusetts declared a state of emergency around the coronavirus, more than 2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have been put into people's arms here.


5 Mar 2021 at 1:47pm
State education officials on Friday updated their planned MCAS testing schedule, pushing back exam dates for students in grades three through eight. An email the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education sent to superintendents shortly before noon informed them of…


5 Mar 2021 at 9:11am


5 Mar 2021 at 5:02am
BOSTON — The Baker administration is touting new rules aimed at boosting home building, saying the changes would help alleviate a housing crunch that has driven up home prices and held back economic growth.


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3 Mar 2021 at 10:29am
Teachers, early educators and school staff members will be able to sign up beginning March 11 for vaccination appointments at any vaccination site in the state and some mass vaccination sites will hold aside particular days to vaccinate educators, Gov.…


3 Mar 2021 at 5:05am
BOSTON — Primary care doctors are pushing for access to the COVID-19 vaccine, arguing that family physicians should be a key part of the state’s distribution plans.


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4 Mar 2021 at 1:47pm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Press Club called on Myanmar to immediately release an Associated Press journalist who was arrested last week while photographing security forces charging at anti-coup protesters.



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2 Mar 2021 at 3:33pm
El CENTRO, Calif. (AP) — A semitruck on Tuesday crashed into an SUV carrying 25 people on a Southern California highway, killing 13 and leaving others injured, authorities said.



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5 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
While things will constantly remain fluid due to pandemic-related uncertainties, the Cape Ann League has finalized its football schedules for the Fall 2 season to the extent that is possible. Here are each local team’s schedules as currently posted on…


5 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
Monday, March 8


5 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
Pioneer League Softball



5 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
Avery Hallinan



5 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
Jackie Bradley Jr. finished the trifecta.



4 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
Local teams in Globe Top 20



4 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Colton Fontaine was the picture of good health. A standout athlete during his days at Newburyport High, Fontaine went on to enjoy a successful college baseball career at Salem State and now serves as the program’s top assistant…



4 Mar 2021 at 1:00am
BOSTON — Zdeno Chara was back at TD Garden, wearing a uniform that wasn’t black and gold and sitting on a bench that didn’t belong to the home tenants for the first time in a decade-and-a-half.



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
7 Mar 2021 at 2:53am
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4 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Melbourne - Robert "Bob" Towers died on February 25 from complications related to COVID, following a year-long struggle with leukemia. Bob was the son of William and Irene Towers and lived during his youth in Arlington, Virginia. After graduating from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia and serving in the U.S. Army, Bob moved with his former wife Pat to West Newbury in 1962, where they raised their four sons. Bob had a successful real estate business and was active in the West Newbury Congregational Church. In 1980 they relocated to Melbourne, Florida. In 1993 Bob married his current wife, Barbara and continued in the real estate business, owning and leasing residential properties. Bob will be remembered for his pride in raising four good men and for his church family. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Bob is survived by his sons, Jeff and his wife Pam of West Newbury, James and his partner, Mark of Atlanta, Georgia, Steve and his wife, Kirsten of Portsmouth, Rhode Island and Will and his wife Christina of Indian Harbour Beach, Fla., as well as his grandchildren Caitlin, Gianna, Cole, Sarah and Logan, his sister, Pat Owens of Denmark, Maine and his former wife Pat of Melbourne, Fla. He was predeceased by his grandson Joey. Services are planned in Melbourne, Florida at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at: LLS - New England, P.O. Box 22471, New York, NY 10087-2471.



4 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Newburyport - Rita P. Croteau, 88, a resident of Newburyport, died Monday evening March 1, 2021 at Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire. She was born in Somersworth, NH on January 1, 1933 to the late Paul and Imelda (Richard) Grenier. Rita was raised in Newburyport and was a graduate of Newburyport High School. Following her graduation Rita was employed for a short time at Gould Shawmut. She married her husband of 68 years, James Croteau, Jr. in 1952 and became a stay at home mom. For over 30 years Rita and Jim enjoyed their vacation home in Ft. Myers, Florida, where she would spend time on the beach collecting shells to make valentines and countless other crafts. Rita is survived by her loving husband James Croteau, Jr. of Newburyport; children, Ann Colby and her husband Paul of Newburyport, Mary Perry and her husband John of Newburyport, and John Croteau and his wife Jacinta of Florida; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her twins, James Croteau III, and Jane Smolski; as well as siblings, Morris Grenier, Robert Grenier, and Jeanne Twomey. Family and friends may call on Tuesday March 9, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. 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 at St. Mary Cemetery in Newburyport will follow the visitation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Rita's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital 501 St. Jude Place - Memphis, TN 38105, or online at stjude.org. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



4 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Elkin - Nathaniel (Nat) born in Marblehead, last residing in Elkin, N.C. died Tuesday March 2, 2021. He was 81 years old. Nat was a sailmaker by trade and loved anything to do with the sea. Although his passion was fishing his greatest love was his family and friends and his God, Jehovah. Nat predeceases his wife Eva Snow to whom he has been married for 62 years. He is also survived by children, Cindy Lofgren and husband, Philip Nathaniel Snow IV and wife, Robin, David Snow, Aaron Snow and wife, Valarie; grandchildren, Nils Lofgren, Allison Tracy, Jesse Snow and wife Jill Dakota Snow, Courtney Snow; great-grandchildren, Caiden Tracy, Quinn Tracy, Aspen Tracy, Carley Snow, Aria Snow, Micah Snow; sisters, Claire Gucciardi, Pauline Perrault and husband, Jon; cousin, Arlene Willard and husband, Steve, and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.



4 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Amesbury - Richard "Rick" Wilmot, 58, passed away peacefully March 3, 2021 at The High Pointe House in Haverhill. Rick was born June 6, 1962 to Richard Wilmot and Barbara (Beal) Wilmot in Newburyport. He enjoyed fishing in all seasons, visiting the White Mountains and taking long car rides. You could find him reading the news paper at Cashman Park or playing arcades with his family at Salisbury Beach. Most of all Rick enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, Emma and Keegan. He leaves behind his wife Pam Wilmot, his daughter, Jenn (Wilmot) Clark and her husband Brian, and his grandchildren, Emma and Keegan Clark. His siblings, Lisa Saindon and her husband, Michael, Andrea VanPelt and her husband Scott, Wendy Smith and her husband, Chuck Lopez, Michael Wilmot and his wife Jenn and Dan Wilmot and his wife, Karen; mother-in-law Reba Gallagher, and Uncle Carl Beal and his wife Ginny. He also leaves behind an extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. Family and friends may call on Sunday March 7, 2021 from 1 to 5 p.m. 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. His services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made towards the Thanksgiving basket drive through the Elks Lodge in Newburyport, a cause that Rick helped with yearly. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



4 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Rowley - John J. Diozzi, 86, of Rowley, formerly of Medford, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at The Country Center for Health and Rehabilitation in Newburyport, where he was a resident for over four years due to stage 4 kidney disease. He was the beloved husband of the late Frances (Milewski) Diozzi whom he was unconditionally devoted to during their 42 years of marriage. He joined Frances on what would have been her 83rd birthday. John was the cherished father of his only child, Jean-Marie and her husband Scott Atherton of Rowley. Adored "Pup" to Christopher, Cameron, Ryan, Brendan and Megan whom he loved immensely. Loving brother to his sister, Rita Diozzi and brother-in-law to Jean McDonagh and her husband Michael and their children, Maura and Michael. John was Veteran in the United States Army serving in Germany from 1955-1959. We wish to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Country Health and Rehabilitation who were his second family; their care, compassion and support helped us through an unbearable time and we will be forever grateful. Also, thanks to Constellation Hospice who provided comfort and care in these last few days. Pup ~ We will be lost without you! We love you, we miss you, we will be seeing you. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, from 10 to 10:45 a.m., at F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent Street, Rowley, with a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Rowley Cemetery. To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com. Masks are mandatory and social distancing protocols will be followed.



3 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Kingston - Carol A. (Brown) Sowick, age 72, of Kingston, N.H., former longtime Merrimac resident, passed suddenly on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of 52 years to John F. Sowick. Born in Exeter, New Hampshire, July 12, 1948, Carol was one of three children of the late Joseph Brown and Gertrude M. (Fecteau) Jasley and was a graduate of Amesbury High School. Carol was retired from Lucent Technologies where she had worked 20 plus years. Residents of Kingston, New Hampshire, for the past seven years, Carol made many new friends in their new surroundings. Carol loved to travel, with John by her side, and had visited many countries, always overwhelmed with the beauty of each trip, from the scenery, to the cultures, the food and the friendliness of the people. She leaves behind a lifetime of wonderful memories to her husband, John; her son and his wife, Michael J. Sowick and Brenda of Methuen; nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her brother, George Brown and her sister, Jacqueline Brown. Due to the restrictions pertaining to COVID-19, services will be private for the family. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac.



3 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
West Newbury - George William Switzer passed peacefully from this life to the music of Queen and Andres Segovia, comforted by his wife and three children, at Beverly Hospital on Saturday, January 30. George was the fourth of six children born to Frederick M. and Viola (Bardenheier) Switzer Jr. in St. Louis, Missouri. His life was filled with serendipity that took him to places and situations once unimaginable to this Midwesterner. The Vietnam Conflict interrupted his Liberal Arts studies at Washington University, where he met Marlene Packman, the girl he would marry. As a Navy Airman, George was trained in electronics to maintain the radar in F-4 Phantoms aboard the USS Saratoga. That college detour redirected him to the rapidly expanding field of interactive computers. He left the Navy a married man and the father of infant son, Scott, to embark on the first of many address changes for career opportunities with the likes of Memorex and Digital. His hardware maintainability experience expanded to software engineering, capped off by George receiving his B.S. in Computer Sciences from the University of Lowell in 2000. George put down roots in Massachusetts to work for Digital in its growth years. Westford became the family homestead where Michael was born in 1978 and Katharine in 1984. George's interests grew with his children, particularly Scouting, and the whole family had the privilege of welcoming German students to their home, one of them for a year. His career direction may have been far afield from what college-bound George envisioned, but his special interests were beyond prediction. In Rochester, NY, he fulfilled Marlene's childhood longing for a horse of her own. While living in Westford, the couple hiked the White Mountains. After moving to Newburyport in 2001, they kayaked tidal rivers and coastal Maine. George endured a 7-year wait list to become a member of the American Yacht Club and fulfilled his dream of captaining a sailboat. With the acquisition of his Cape Dory, Cygnet, he embarked on countless serene outings and hair-raising adventures. In 2015, their high-energy activities mostly in the past, the couple retired to West Newbury, a town reminiscent of the Westford where they had settled nearly 40 years earlier. One more adventure awaited George when son Michael extended him an invitation to become a Mason. It was a joyfully emotional time when son "raised father" at St. John's Lodge in Newburyport, extending the Masonic tradition begun by Michael's maternal grandfather. George was shy and humble, with a wry wit that caught people off guard. In a recent reflective moment, he said he was extremely proud of his children's achievements "in spite of me." In addition to his wife of 52 years and his Springer, Lewis, George is survived by sons Dr. Scott (Teresa) of West Hartford, Conn., and Michael (Jessica) of Newburyport, MA; daughter Katharine Sparks (Justin) of Westminster, Mass.; grandchildren Liam and Ella Switzer, Michael and Sylvia Switzer, and Luke and Phoebe Sparks; brothers Charles Switzer (Linda) of Oakland, Calif., and Dr. Thomas Switzer (Linda) of St. Louis, MO; sisters Dr. Harriet Switzer Cronin (David) of St. Louis, MO, and Ann Cosentino (Nagan Raman) of New Rochelle, NY; as well as dear in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents and one brother, Fred Switzer III. George's interment will take place in West Newbury in May and his life will be celebrated this summer. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury.



2 Mar 2021 at 4:00pm
Newburyport - Mary A. (Zammitti) Fosillo, 95, of Newburyport, passed away on March 1, 2021, at Vero Healthcare and Rehab in Amesbury. She was the wife of the late Louis Fosillo who passed away in 1999. Mary was born in Wakefield the daughter of the late Emanuele and Anna Maria (DeMartino) Zammitti. Mary was a graduate of Wakefield High School, class of 1943. In 1949 she married her husband Louis and moved to Newburyport. She worked in the offices of area shoe shops and with her late husband, owned and operated for 25 years, Lake Massasecum Casino, Park, Campground and Picnic Area in Bradford, N.H. Together Mary and Louis traveled to a different state every year for a reunion of members of Louis' Sea Bee Comrades, which she continued to do until very recently. She attended the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Newburyport. Besides her husband she is predeceased by her siblings, Josephine White, Anne Garfi, Concetta Garfi, Salvatore Zammitti, Michael Zammitti, and Raymond Zammitti. Mary is survived by her loving family, step-daughter Judith Stanley; step-grandchildren Dawn Nelson and husband, Charles, Kellie Quinn, Mary Jane Flanagan and husband, Michael and Henry Stanley; eight step-great-grandchildren; and four step-great-great-grandchildren, who were all a joy in her life. She also leaves several loving and caring nieces and nephews, Janice Green, Virginia Famisan, Victoria Glynn, Salvatore Zammitti, Michael Zammitti, Carolyn Cali, Mary Fordham and Jean Fosillo. Mary's calling hours and funeral Mass will be private. Family and friends are invited to her committal service and burial at St. Mary Cemetery in Newburyport on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. Social distancing and COVID-19 protocols will be mandated. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950, is assisting Mrs. Fosillo's family with her arrangements. There will be a celebration of Mary's life announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. To offer online condolences and check for service updates please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



28 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Portsmouth - Theresa M. (Sullivan) Jones, 22 days shy of her 94th birthday, passed peacefully early Tuesday morning, February 23, 2021, at the Edgewood Centre in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She was the beloved wife of the late James E. Jones. Born in Brooklyn, New York, March 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Marie L. (Gourd) Sullivan and was a graduate of Haverhill High School, class of 1945. Theresa had worked many years as a telephone operator for the New England Telephone Company and was the head receptionist at AT&T in North Andover for many years as well. She leaves behind a lifetime of treasured memories to her daughters, Geraldine "Gerry" Goodridge and husband Michael of Salisbury and Judith "Judi" Tyrrell of Ga.; her five grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren with another on the way in July, along with extended family and dear friends. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also predeceased by her son, James "Jimmy" Jones, who passed in 1996. Due to the continued restrictions of COVID-19, services will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in honor of Theresa M. Jones to the Resident Account Fund, Edgewood Centre, 928 South Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury.



28 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Ipswich - William "Pete" Chipman,81, husband of Patricia Reisen Chipman of Ipswich, died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in Salem Hospital from complications of COVID-related pneumonia. Bill, or "Pete" as his family and many friends called him, was born in Amesbury, the son of the late Carlton and Marjorie Chipman. He loved growing up in Amesbury's Highland section. Some of his fondest memories were of skiing on Gould's Hill, skating on the town rink, playing football at Amesbury High, but most importantly the times he spent with his many friends. Pete's professional life led him from construction jobs in Amesbury to towns as far away as Pierre, South Dakota, and places in between. His resume included working as a salesman for Ris Paper Company for 30 years to positions at Ipswich Shellfish and the Ipswich Country Club. Despite his love of Amesbury, Ipswich finally won his heart, and he spent many years enjoying all that Ipswich had to offer. Anyone who knew Pete knew that he'd have two topics at Thanksgiving dinner, how the Amesbury High School and Ipswich High School football teams had fared against their holiday rivals. Pete enjoyed his spare time in a variety of ways that typically depended on the season. He loved to ski the mountains of New Hampshire, where he had met his wife, and they enjoyed over thirty years at their beloved second home in Jackson. Summers found him spending many happy hours on the local waters whether on his boat, scuba diving, clamming, or just catching some sun on Crane's Beach and Plum Island. He most loved spending time with friends over a beer. In addition to his wife of 54 years, Pete is survived by his son Jay Chipman, his sisters-in-law, Carol Reisen-Morse and her husband Jeff, and Jane Reisen Grimaldi and her husband, Wayne, as well as his nieces and nephews Lisa and Arthur Rogers, Laurie and Jeff Simons, Jeffrey Lachance, Michael Lachance, Stephen and Cheryl Lachance, Chris Lachance, and their extended families. He was predeceased by his sister, Suzanne Chipman. The loss of their "Papa Pete" is also mourned by his "bonus" children and grandchildren, Peter "Joey" and Susan Donaher and their sons Connor and Keegan, and Kathleen and Ted Spinale and their sons, Joseph, Peter and Theodore. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home of Ipswich. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to Coastal Connections, 35 Water Street, Amesbury, MA 01913 or to the Council on Aging, 25 Green Street, Ipswich, MA 01938. To send a condolence to his family please visit www.whittier-porter.com.



28 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Moultonborough - James B. Matthews, formerly of Wayland, Mass., passed away on February 25, 2021. Born in Oswego, N.Y., Jim was the son of James F. Matthews and Helen L. (Schufelt). As a child, Jim was an avid runner and enjoyed mathematics and rocketry, including a solo trip at the age of 14 to Chicago after having won a state award in airplane design. This led him to continued success at Le Moyne College. A four-year letterman in Indoor and Outdoor Track and Cross Country, Jim captained each team and developed into a superb tactical runner. As much as he excelled at running, Jim was even more formidable in the laboratory. The two passions reinforced each other. The solitude of long-distance training provided fertile time for pondering physics; the physical exertion balanced the intellectual stimulation of science; the methodical approach to racing tactics mirrored the discipline of the laboratory. Because of this success, he was inducted into the Le Moyne College Hall of Fame in 1999. After graduating from Le Moyne in 1953 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics, Jim taught while working on his Ph.D. at Cornell University as a physicist in the engineering school, leading one of the first courses on semi-conductors. Jim started his professional career at General Electric in Pittsfield, Mass. Recognized as a leader in guidance system development, Jim eventually worked for Raytheon in Sudbury, Mass., where his skills were unparalleled. Upon his retirement from Raytheon, Jim consulted at Draper Labs for the U.S. Navy, and eventually started his own firm, MATHTEC, where he continued to research, design, and develop complex electronic systems. Highlights of his career include working on the Apollo Space Missions with Werner von Braun in Huntsville, Ala., the Polaris, Poseidon, and Trident Missile Programs, Jim was the holder of several patents, and he was the first recipient of the U.S. Navy's Exceptional Achievement Award. Later in life, Jim loved spending time with his family and friends and talking politics. Jim could be found with his family at their house on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee swimming, boating, fishing, and enjoying the summer sun, or rooting on the sidelines for all of the grandchildren's sporting events. He was a member of the Meredith Rotary Club and loved supporting the annual Ice Fishing Derby, a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Charles Borromeo Council No. 17141, and a parishioner at St. Charles Borromeo in Meredith, N.H., and St. Adelaide's, in Peabody, Mass. Jim cherished his family. He was predeceased by the love of his life, Eleanor (Dirrigl), his wife of 63 years, whom he adored and cared for deeply. He is lovingly survived by his daughter Tracy Peter and her husband James of West Newbury, Mass.; his daughter Kelly Young and her husband Michael of Portsmouth, N.H. "Boompa" is fondly remembered by his grandchildren Stephanie, Daniel, and Mark Peter, and Connor and Spencer Young. Jim is also survived by his brother Robert Matthews and his wife Gerri of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; and by nephews Mark and Michael (predeceased) Matthews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visitation on Thursday, March 4, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn Street, Peabody, followed by his funeral Mass in St. Adelaide's Church, 712 Lowell Street, Peabody, on Friday, March 5, at 12:30 p.m. A burial service will follow the Mass at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 185 Lake Street, Peabody. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Meredith Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1210, Meredith, NH 03253. For directions and online guestbook, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com.



25 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Salisbury - Shirley Ann Hunt was born on July 30th, 1941 to Lillian Tokla and Fozy Tokla in Worcester, Mass. and passed away on January 4th, 2021 surrounded by close family. Shirley Ann Hunt was born with the rare, innate knowledge that she was the captain of her own ship, and that she was not victim to her circumstances. She was an empowered woman with wisdom that far surpassed her schooling, an unwavering moral compass, and an indescribable loyalty to her loved ones that remains unbroken. The daughter of an immigrant father and first generation mother, Shirley came from very humble beginnings in Worcester. Shirley dropped out of school early to take on a job and help support her family, a testament to her relentless motivation, but also to her lifelong commitment to family. Shirley was selfless. The work, the praise, and the money were not what mattered to her. Everything she did was to make a difference and create memories with those she cared about. This motivation carried her to the titles of top 10 saleswomen in America and President of a multi-million dollar Seminar Company. Shirley Ann Hunt was more than just a sister, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, and friend. She was a fighter, a believer, a teacher, a mentor, an inspiration and a guide to so many people. Whether you knew her for a lifetime or met her in passing, she found a way to leave an impact on your life. Her presence was larger than life and she had a dynamic sense of being. Even as the President of the longest standing seminar company in North America, Shirley had an ability to connect with people where they were and create value out of the simplest conversations. While serving as the President of PSI Seminars in collaboration with Jane Willhite and supported by her right-arm Carole Santucci, she worked every day to make a positive impact in people's lives, striving to achieve world peace, one mind at a time. What makes this news so hard is that so many of us felt that Shirley was immortal. A multiple time survivor of cancer, a timeless trend setter, and a dynamic business woman whose expertise spanned over a half a century, we never believed she was fallible. She leaves behind her daughter Shellie Hunt, granddaughter, Cheyenne Hunt, sister-in-law, Teresa Tokla, and nephews David Tokla and Michael Tokla. There will be a celebration of Shirley's life on July 30th of 2021 in California, to be followed by her being laid to rest in Salisbury, Mass. in August of 2021. Per Shirley's last wishes, for those wishing to honor Shirley and the impact she has made, in lieu of flowers, it is asked that you donate to the Shirley A. Hunt Legacy Fund that will honor specified groups serving those most in need. Shirleyahuntlegacyfund.com.



24 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Haverhill - Edward Ralph "Eggie" Herlihy, of Haverhill, Mass., and proud Newburyporter, passed at Stewart Holy Family Hospital in Methuen, on Thursday, February 18, 2021, due to complications from Covid-19. Born in Newburyport, April 20, 1948, he was one of four children of the late John F. and Irene (Levesque) Herlihy, and was a graduate of Newburyport High School via Jackman School. He was inducted into the United States Army on March 6, 1969, and proudly served as a medic, until his honorable discharge on February 26, 1971. After his military service, Edward continued his education, first studying at NECCO, and eventually graduating from U-Mass, Boston with a Bachelor's Degree in English. He also taught English as a 2nd language after graduating. Eggie was a devout lover of music from an early age, and his eclectic tastes were well-known by those that knew him. He was a proud, talented writer of poetry and would often give personalized poems as gifts. He was a huge fan of the Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins, Collegiate Basketball, and the New York Football Giants. After struggles at times, he was proudly sober for over 15 years. He was very grateful for help from Veterans Services, and volunteered, advocated, and befriended countless people along the way. He loved the beach air, strong black coffee, Tom Waits, flirting with waitresses, and most importantly, desserts. He leaves behind a son, Shawn R. Herlihy of East Hampstead, N.H.; his former wife, Stephanie (Gynan) Caverno of East Hampstead; his brother, Francis "Frank" Herlihy of Lawrence; a sister, Joanne and her husband Barry Noyes of Hartland, Maine; along with extended family and dear friends, including beloved lifetime friend Richard McLaughlin, originally of Newburyport, now residing in Elizabethtown, KY. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, John M. Herlihy, who passed on April 21, 2018. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport. A graveside service will be held at a later date, at which time he will be laid to eternal rest with his parents and brother at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newburyport, followed by a Celebration Of Life at the Bartlett Mall, Newburyport. Donations to Veterans Services, specifically the Haverhill Clubhouse (Vinfen) would be something he would've appreciated greatly.



21 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Seabrook - Ann Marie Morgado, 62, of Seabrook, N.H., died Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her winter home in Bradenton, Fla. She was born in New Bedford, Mass., September 15, 1958, a daughter of the late Arthur D. Ferreira and the late Mary T. (Balestracci) Queen. Ann Marie attended Bishop Stang High School and has made her home in Seabrook for the past 40 years. With her husband, Floriano Morgado, they owned and operated Diamond Paving of Seabrook for many years. She was actively involved with her three boys and the many activities that they participated in. Her love for watching her children do the things they enjoyed, carried over to watching her grandchildren do the same. Her devotion to her family and friends was unwavering. She was selfless when it came to doing things for the people that she loved. She loved to cook and watch people enjoy what she created. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed outings with the ladies. She cherished her Florida winters, golfing, hosting friends new and old and enjoying the snowbird life. In addition to her husband of 45 years, she leaves three sons, Jeffrey, Paul and Robert; daughters in-law, Jessica and Amie; six grandchildren, Taya, Pacy, Ryan, Kyle, Cash, Roen; and a sister Patricia Kelly. Ann Marie will be forever remembered by her numerous extended family members, and beloved friends, who were like family. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday, February 27, 2021, at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Church, 289 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH. Due to safety concerns related to the pandemic, the service will be for immediate family only. We invite all others who loved Ann to attend virtually and safely through the livestream link, https://www.olmmparish.org/home/live-streaming/ Burial will follow in Hillside Cemetery, Seabrook. There will be a celebration of life for all to attend and enjoy when the weather and restrictions allow, for that is what would make Ann happiest. There was nothing she enjoyed more than a gathering of family and friends. Arrangements are by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, Hampton. Please visit www.RemickGendron.com to view Ann Marie's memorial website, sign her tribute wall or for directions.



21 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Plum Island, Newburyport - David J. McFarlane, died peacefully on Saturday, February 13, in the loving care of the Country Center for Health in Newburyport, at the age of 86. David died in the way he lived. In the moments before he passed, hospice said his heart was still very strong, he wouldn't have gone any other way. He lived with a strong heart and died with one too. David battled dementia in his last several years, but never forgot what gave him life, his family. He is survived by his wife, Zaida McFarlane, who stood strong by his side through his care, as he did for her through their life; his children Karen O'Neil, Laura Lippert, Steven McFarlane; his step-children Marshal Neal, Martha Svedberg, Mary Hogan, and Mark Neal; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; his siblings Anna Lynch, and Paul and Brenda McFarlane. David and Zaida saw life as an adventure, they pushed themselves and each other to accomplish everything they set out to achieve. David lived 1,000 years in the 86 calendar years we had with him. He was an accomplished doctorate in engineering, who was active in civic affairs having served on the City Council, and within his church. He was a young-hearted adventurer, with a constant craving to learn any and all this world had to offer. David was always on a quest, an adventure, for the things he believed in. He served as a Boy Scout Leader, and was a pinnacle member of the Methodist church, helping them from bible readings, funding, to even fighting for handicap zoning. He was a proud veteran, who served with the Air Force, and forever served his fellow veterans thereafter. David always marveled in the outdoors, embarking on triathlons, marathons, skiing, hiking, and even jumping out of an airplane. As Shel Silverstien says in one of the worn out books by the recliner, that David read to his grandkids over and over, "Put something silly in the world that ain't been there before," and that's exactly what he did, always acting like one of the kids. When we'd race up the sand dunes and climb the lifeguard towers, he would call out Caesar's, "Veni, vidi, vici! I came, I saw, I conquered!" -You conquered, Grandpa. Services and burial will be private. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Mr. McFarlane's family with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in David's name to Susan G Komen http://www.info-komen.org/site/TR/DIYFundraising/HeadquartersSite?px=26028942&pg=personal&fr_id=8591 To offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.


21 Feb 2021 at 4:00pm
Newbury - Patricia Howard, 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass. She was born in Exeter, N.H., on July 22, 1942, to the late William J. and Geneva (Brown) Simon, and was a graduate of Exeter High School. She was raised in Kensington and worked at her families restaurant, Queensbridge Farms in Kensington. She took bookkeeping courses and worked for several local companies until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed gardening and was especially fond of growing roses. She also enjoyed writing short stories in her spare time. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Melinda Howard of Newbury; brothers, William Simon and his wife Patricia of Meredith, N.H., and Alan Simon of Gardner, Maine; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son John Howard in 2020. Due to COVID-19 protocols a graveside service will be announced at a later date. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950, is assisting Mrs. Howard's family with her arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in her name to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844, or the Merrimack River Feline Rescue, 63 Elm St., Salisbury, MA 01952. To offer online condolences and to check for service updates please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.

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