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2019 Novel Coronavirus
1 Dec 2022 at 1:31pm
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.

10 Jun 2022 at 12:00am
J&J's Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is a viral vector vaccine that requires only 1 shot. Learn about safety data, efficacy, and clinical trial demographics.

7 Mar 2022 at 12:00am
Customizable social media messages and graphics for school districts and schools to share information about COVID-19 testing programs with student, parents, and staff.

28 Feb 2022 at 12:00am
Interim Guidance on Developing a COVID-19 Case Investigation & Contact Tracing Plan: Overview

9 Dec 2021 at 12:00am
Find national and local rates for COVID cases and deaths in the United States.

4 Nov 2021 at 12:00am
As schools go back to in-person learning, many offer free, regular COVID-19 testing for students and staff.

2 Aug 2021 at 12:00am
What Families and Caregivers Need to Know About COVID-19

29 Apr 2021 at 12:00am
Provides messages and graphics to help ensure current, correct messaging from a trusted source, create collateral materials, and share resources regarding COVID-19.

13 Mar 2021 at 12:00am
If you're an essential worker, it's important to find out where to get vaccinated as soon as it is available to you.

14 Jan 2021 at 12:00am
Guidance and tools to help youth sports administrators and coaches make decisions, protect their players and staff, and communicate with their communities.

27 Aug 2020 at 12:00am
COVID-19; coronavirus; surveillance; data; cases; pregnancy; pregnant women; race; ethnicity; diversity; at-risk

6 Jul 2020 at 12:00am
Provides messages and graphics to help ensure current, correct messaging from a trusted source, create collateral materials, and share resources regarding COVID-19.

6 Jul 2020 at 12:00am
Provides messages and graphics to help ensure current, correct messaging from a trusted source, create collateral materials, and share resources regarding COVID-19.

Online Services – Social Security Matters
22 Sep 2022 at 3:23pm
The Official Blog of Social Security

22 Sep 2022 at 3:18pm
Social Security strives to deliver great customer service and helpful information to everyone, including people who are more comfortable reading and speaking Spanish. Our Spanish-language website provides information about our programs and services. You can learn how to get a Social Security card, plan for retirement, apply for and manage benefits, and much more. You […]

8 Sep 2022 at 2:55pm
You don’t have to be retired or even close to retirement to benefit from a personal my Social Security account. Calling or visiting a local Social Security office probably is rarely necessary once you have one. You can do much of your business with us online. With your personal my Social Security account, you can: Request […]

30 Aug 2022 at 2:49pm
Since early April, our local offices have resumed in-person services nationwide for people with and without appointments. However, you can access many services securely and conveniently online or by telephone – and often do not need to visit an office in person. Before you visit a Social Security office, check to see if you can […]

25 Aug 2022 at 3:00pm
We strive to explain your benefits using easy-to-understand, plain language. The Plain Writing Act of 2010 requires federal agencies to communicate information clearly in a way “the public can understand and use.” This can be particularly challenging when talking about complicated programs like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, and Medicare. Take a moment to learn […]

18 Aug 2022 at 2:53pm
If you receive Social Security benefits, the easiest way to change your address and phone number is by creating a personal my Social Security account. Once you create your account, you can update your contact information from your preferred location. This feature is available for people who receive retirement, survivors, or disability benefits, along with […]

4 Aug 2022 at 2:53pm
It’s never been easier to do business with us online. Often there is no need to call or visit an office. Here are three webpages that can make your life easier: Create Your Personal my Social Security Account. Did you know you already have access to much of your Social Security information? All you need […]

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5 Dec 2022 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Following an election in which the state Republican Party lost several statewide races, including the governor’s office, the embattled head of the GOP is facing competition for his post from several contenders within the party. Republican Party State…


5 Dec 2022 at 4:25am
BOSTON — Gov.-elect Maura Healey has tapped dozens of state leaders for her transition team as she prepares to take the reins from outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker.


5 Dec 2022 at 4:10am
You could learn a lot, according to the newspaper on this day in 1851. Dummer Academy would open the winter term on Dec. 11. Tuition was $5 for each of the three terms. Board was $1.50 to $2 a week.…



5 Dec 2022 at 3:02am
SALEM — A former Salem elementary school gym teacher arrested earlier this year is facing new charges, including rape of a child, after two more children reported that they were sexually abused by him.


4 Dec 2022 at 7:30pm
BEVERLY — A gyrocopter crash at Beverly Airport on Sunday morning sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.


4 Dec 2022 at 3:02pm
An Iranian lawmaker has said that Iran’s government was “paying attention to the people’s real demands” a day after a top official suggested that the country’s unpopular morality police has been shut down following months of protests. The comment regarding…


3 Dec 2022 at 12:00am
Do you have problems? On this day in 1963, the Ould Town Squares had a solution. Square dancing! After dancing a couple of numbers, you would forget your problems and really enjoy yourself. The Squares’ New Year’s Eve party would…


2 Dec 2022 at 4:30am
I am writing this column having just observed the first Sunday of Advent with my two congregations.


2 Dec 2022 at 4:02am
On this day in 1828, Andrew Raymone was looking for coats, dirty coats and pantaloons, according to his ad. The multitalented A.R. could cleanse and restore woolen garments of every description, removing grease, dirt, etc. in a manner equal to…


1 Dec 2022 at 4:00am
Nineteen months into the Civil War, attorney Charles Tucker of Washington, D.C., used the Newburyport newspaper in December 1862 to inform disabled soldiers, seamen, Marines and their widows that he could prepare claims and procure pensions owed to them in…


30 Nov 2022 at 4:07am
NEWBURY — The 28th annual Plum Island Christmas Fair will be Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PITA Hall, 8 Plum Island Blvd.


30 Nov 2022 at 4:00am
ROWLEY — The Rowley PTA will host a holiday craft fair Saturday at Pine Grove School, Route 1A.


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5 Dec 2022 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Following an election in which the state Republican Party lost several statewide races, including the governor’s office, the embattled head of the GOP is facing competition for his post from several contenders within the party. Republican Party State…


5 Dec 2022 at 4:25am
BOSTON — Gov.-elect Maura Healey has tapped dozens of state leaders for her transition team as she prepares to take the reins from outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker.



5 Dec 2022 at 3:02am
SALEM — A former Salem elementary school gym teacher arrested earlier this year is facing new charges, including rape of a child, after two more children reported that they were sexually abused by him.


4 Dec 2022 at 7:30pm
BEVERLY — A gyrocopter crash at Beverly Airport on Sunday morning sent a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, officials said.



1 Dec 2022 at 4:00am
SALEM — Glenn Johnson, a former news reporter, editor and award-winning author, has been selected to serve on incoming Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker's executive team.



26 Nov 2022 at 4:00am
ROCKPORT — Not every family would hold a surprise birthday part for a matriarch about to turn 100 years old.



25 Nov 2022 at 4:48am
The wild North Andover neighbors have yet to make it in the door.


23 Nov 2022 at 4:32am
IPSWICH — An Ipswich man is facing more than 8-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to possessing and distributing child pornography.


23 Nov 2022 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Members of the state’s congressional delegation are rallying behind a new generation of Democratic leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives as the chamber shifts back to Republican control following the midterm elections.


23 Nov 2022 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Massachusetts has joined other states in pushing to extend a federal pandemic-related policy that authorized online access to medication-assisted treatment for people addicted to opioids but looking to get clean.


22 Nov 2022 at 4:02am
BOSTON — The Baker administration has extended a pandemic-related policy allowing acute care hospitals to use alternative space for patients to help deal with a surge of children hospitalized with respiratory syncytial virus and flu.



22 Nov 2022 at 3:31am
Cape Ann and North Shore shoppers donated 13,495 pounds — almost 7 tons — of food to help neighbors in need this week. The Open Door’s food pantry will distribute the food.


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1 Dec 2022 at 3:30am
The Prince and Princess of Wales are making their first overseas trip since the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September. The trip that began Wednesday is an occasion for Prince William and his wife, Kate, to show the world…



30 Nov 2022 at 8:00pm
Christine McVie, the soulful British musician who sang lead on many of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits, has died at 79. The band announced her death on social media Wednesday, saying “there are no words to describe our sadness at the…



30 Nov 2022 at 12:00am
Kim Kardashian and Ye have reached a settlement in their divorce, averting a trial that had been set for next month. Court documents filed Tuesday in Los Angeles show that Kardashian the rapper formerly known as Kanye West will have…



29 Nov 2022 at 8:48pm
The white gunman who massacred 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket has pleaded guilty to murder and hate-motivated terrorism charges. Payton Gendron’s plea means he’ll spend his life in prison without parole. The 19-year-old modified a legally purchased semiautomatic…



29 Nov 2022 at 6:45pm
Despite assurances that lava from Hawaii's Mauna Loa isn't threatening communities, some residents are remaining vigilant. For Nicole Skilling, the first eruption in 38 years of the world’s largest active volcano is bringing back bad memories. She fled from another…



29 Nov 2022 at 1:25pm
Clarence Gilyard Jr., a popular supporting actor whose credits include the blockbuster films “Die Hard” and “Top Gun” and the hit television series “Matlock” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at age 66. He had a prolific career, starting in…



27 Nov 2022 at 6:52pm
Former President Donald Trump is drawing criticism for dining with a Holocaust-denying white nationalist and the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. The meeting came days after Trump launched his third campaign for the White House. Trump had dinner Tuesday…


27 Nov 2022 at 4:30pm
Oscar, Golden Globe and two-time Grammy winning singer-actress Irene Cara, who starred in and sang the title cut from the 1980 hit movie “Fame” and then belted out the era-defining hit “Flashdance ... What a Feeling” from 1983′s “Flashdance,” has…



25 Nov 2022 at 3:30am
Throngs of spectators have lined the streets of New York as colorful, high-flying balloons help usher in the holiday season at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The annual tradition packed streets as a procession of giant inflatables and floats streamed…



23 Nov 2022 at 7:41pm
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — A suspect facing possible hate crime charges in the fatal shooting of five people at a Colorado Springs gay nightclub was ordered held without bail in an initial court appearance Wednesday as the suspect sat…



23 Nov 2022 at 6:45pm
Police and witnesses say a manager at a Virginia Walmart pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly in the break room, killing six people and injuring at least six others. It was the country’s…



23 Nov 2022 at 6:21pm
Ten days after four University of Idaho students were stabbed to death in their rooms, police said Wednesday they still have not identified a suspect or found a murder weapon, and they continued asking for tips and surveillance video. Moscow…



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5 Dec 2022 at 12:00am
Pat Freiermuth is a hometown hero in more ways than one.



4 Dec 2022 at 8:00pm
To say that Newburyport’s Will Batchelder has engrained himself nicely into the Holy Cross men’s basketball team would be a vast understatement.



4 Dec 2022 at 7:00pm
Boys Alpine Ski



2 Dec 2022 at 2:00am
Already the top distance runner in the Daily News area a year ago, all Newburyport’s Bradford Duchesne did during the offseason was get better.



1 Dec 2022 at 9:30pm
You may remember Drew Regan as a quad-captain for the co-op Pentucket boys hockey team last winter. But you probably didn’t know that the Georgetown resident has another hidden talent.



1 Dec 2022 at 7:00pm



1 Dec 2022 at 6:00pm
American soccer hopes to be ascendant, to challenge the NFL, Major League Baseball and the NBA in the competition for U.S. market share. Reaching the final 16 with Tuesday night’s 1-0 win over Iran was another step for a team…



1 Dec 2022 at 2:00am
When the lights shined the brightest this fall, Hailey LaRosa found a way to dig deep and rise to the occasion.


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5 Dec 2022 at 12:00am
Pat Freiermuth is a hometown hero in more ways than one.



4 Dec 2022 at 5:00pm
American soccer success on the world stage remains a dream. The U.S. team looked better in this year’s World Cup, but the results were the same as in 2010 and 2014 _ elimination in the round of 16 following a…



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
5 Dec 2022 at 8:36am
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4 Dec 2022 at 4:00pm
Newburyport - Joan V. O'Brien, Professor emerita in Classics from Southern Illinois University, author of 'The Transformation of Hera', 'In the Beginning: Creation Myths from Ancient Mesopotamia, Israel and Greece' and 'The Guide to Sophocles' Antigone', died peacefully in her sleep at the age of 96. Born in Meriden, CT, she graduated from Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, then taught in Hamden, CT for two years before entering the community of the Dominican Sisters of St. Mary of the Springs as a novice in 1949. She began her teaching career in 1952 at Dominican Academy on E68th St. in New York, where she taught Latin and Greek by day and slept in her classroom at night. Every morning, she and her colleague would scurry around to clear the classroom of any traces of their personal belongings. She always told of the day the students found her stockings and other paraphernalia hanging in the bathroom. She received her Ph.D in Classics from Fordham University in 1961 and taught at Albertus Magnus College. In 1967 she left the Dominican community and joined the Classics department at Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, where she spent the next 30 years bringing the ancient Greek playwrights to vivid life, leading the students in the staging the plays of Sophocles and Aeschylus. Joan was a master teacher. She cried at the thought of retirement. She led many student groups to Rome and Greece, opening their eyes to the treasures of antiquity there. In researching her book The Transformation of Hera, Joan spent several summers bicycling to archeological digs on the island of Samos. She traveled widely, from Greece and Italy to the USSR and Egypt, swimming in the beloved ocean whenever possible, whether it be the Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic or the Ionian! Joan did not wish to be called Doctor. She much preferred Joan. She was devoted to the Catholic Church and her commitment to the underdog was unwavering. She donated large portions of her income to the poor. She was always there to provide a listening ear to anyone in need. She dressed simply, paying no attention to the fashion of the day. She was very partial to her camouflage-design pork pie hat and for the last several years she sported a fleece hat with fur trim (a gift from a dear friend) that stopped people in their tracks. She looked like Russian royalty. Her attire was so odd that over the years, she was stopped several times by the cops, who thought she must have wandered away from some nearby asylum. Once, when she was staying in a motel to officiate at her niece's wedding, she decided to take an early morning walk from her hotel to find the local grocery store. A police cruiser stopped and the cop asked her what she was doing walking along such a busy road. This was not her first traffic stop. She answered, "I'm looking for a banana." He gave her a ride to the grocery store in the cruiser. Music was at the heart and soul of Joan O'Brien. She began piano lessons at age five and never stopped, playing Mozart, Grieg and her beloved Beethoven well into her 90's. She hosted numerous informal gatherings of faculty and friends at her home in Carbondale, which always featured food (potluck – Joan was no cook), laughter, piano-playing and singing –everything from 'When Irish Eyes Are Smiling' to church hymns to The Hut-Sut Song. Every church choir she ever joined (and she joined plenty) was delighted to add her strong tenor voice. Singing was central to her life. She had many friends, former students and a band of friends from her Dominican days that never broke apart. They were all devoted to one another until the end. Her Catholic faith was her guiding light. She was devoted to the church, but at the same time very involved in the push for change, for the ordination of women. She was there for some of the first meeting of The Voice of the Faithful in their push for transparency about child abuse by priests. In her last years, she moved to Newburyport, MA to be near her niece. There, she quickly became a beloved figure, known simply to townsfolk as 'Aunt Joan'. She walked to Immaculate Conception Church for daily Mass, rain or shine, winter or summer. Traffic stopped when she crossed the street; lucky thing, because she often neglected to look both ways! She will be missed by her many nieces and nephews and her devoted community of friends, but she will have a joyous reunion with her God and all the saints who have preceded her! All are invited to Joan's Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Immaculate Conception Church, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery. Her niece Kate Sullivan and other family will greet guests in the Church from 10 to 10:30 a.m. before her Mass. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Ms. O'Brien's family with her arrangements. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com .



4 Dec 2022 at 4:00pm
Salisbury - Paul H. Danusis, 71, a resident of Salisbury, died Wednesday evening November 30, 2022 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. Paul was born in Methuen, MA on May 17, 1951 to the late Mary Rita (Libby) and Peter F. Danusis, Sr. He went to elementary school in Lawrence before attending Triton High School. Following his education Paul became the owner of Paul's Auto Salvage in Salisbury. He ran the company with his heart and soul, right up to the day of his passing. He enjoyed taking care of his customers, riding his Harley, and spending time with his faithful, pit-bull, companion, Raja. In addition to his parents Paul was predeceased by his son, Paul "PK" Danusis. He is survived by his grandson, Kyle Danusis of Seabrook; brother, Peter "Skip" Danusis, Jr. and his wife Kathleen of Salisbury; and nephew, Chad Danusis and his wife Amy of Newmarket, NH. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Paul's name to The American Heart Association online at www.heart.org or the American Cancer Society online at www.cancer.org. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com .



4 Dec 2022 at 4:00pm
Newburyport - Robert John Yurkavich, 79, passed away early Saturday morning December 3, 2022 at his residence in Newburyport. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Methuen, MA to the late Charles and Margaret (Starke) Yurkavich. He was raised in Methuen and was a graduate of Tenney High School, where he was an exceptional baseball player. Following his graduation Robert attended Wentworth Institute pursuing his degree in drafting. He then enlisted in the US Army and serverd our country proudly during the Korean War in the Military Police. Upon his return Robert was employed by Western Electric, now Lucent Technologies as a Draftsman until his retirement in 2001. Robert was an avid outdoorsman, where he enjoyed spending time at his property in Maine. He camped, kayaked, hiked and loved gardening. He also lived in Hampton for a time and loved spending time on the beach collecting rocks. Above all spending time with his daughters and grandsons gave him the most pleasure. Robert is survived by his daughters, Christine Fowler and her husband Douglas of Newburyport, and Jennifer Yurkavich of Newburyport; grandsons, Grayson and Braydon Fowler; sister, Patricia Weeks and her husband Peter of Portsmouth; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday December 8, 2022 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Robert's name to the Alzheimers Association online at www.alz.org. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



4 Dec 2022 at 4:00pm
Beverly - Paul E. Tardiff died peacefully on November 30 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's. He was 76. He was born in Salem, MA on August 28, 1946 to Luke and Georgianna (Branchaud) Tardiff. He was educated at Bishop Fenwick High School where he graduated in 1964 and was later inducted into their athletic hall of fame. After serving in the Naval Reserves, he met and married the love of his life, Beverly (Rideout) Tardiff in 1968. They enjoyed fifty three years of marriage together. Filled with the entrepreneurial spirit, Paul walked away from his job at a printing company to go out on his own. Friends and family called him crazy to attempt to start his own business, but he decided to "defy" the odds and do it anyway. Paul and Beverly started Defiance Graphics in Rowley in 1971 and ran it successfully for nearly 40 years. In 1976, as a way to give back to the community, Paul became a lifelong Rotarian. He served as a president of the Ipswich Rotary Club and was a seven time Paul Harris Fellow. During his active years with Rotary, he constantly advocated for Polio Plus and women's rights. Paul and Beverly moved to Newburyport in the early seventies to start a family. He loved coaching his son's baseball teams with the local Pioneer League and supporting his daughter's love for figure skating at the Graf Rink. Paul was a car enthusiast with a particular love for restoring old Corvettes. For many years, he was an active member of the North Shore Corvette Club and won many awards at various car shows around the Northeast. Paul cherished the lifelong friendships he made during those years in the club. In 1998, Paul and Beverly moved to Danvers. After 20 years there, they became residents of Beverly. Paul is survived by his wife Beverly and their two children, Brian (Melissa) Tardiff of Spring Hill, TN and Paula (Matt) Jones of Danvers and seven grandchildren – Justin (Olivia), Bradley, Kelsey, Ally and Sarah Tardiff of Spring Hill, TN and Ellie and Luke Jones of Danvers and a brother, Ray (Sandy) Tardiff of Conway, SC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luke and Georgianna Tardiff and sister Constance (Sonny) Borowski. Family was everything to Paul and his greatest joy in life came spending time with his grandchildren. He also loved so many nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends. To know him was to love him. He will be missed by everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Kaplan House, 78 Liberty St., Danvers, Ma 01923. Celebration of Life visiting hours on Thursday, Dec. 8th at Mackey Funeral Home, 128 S. Main St, Rt. 114, in Middleton from 3 to 6 p.m. To leave a message of condolence, please visit www.mackeyfuneralhome.com.



1 Dec 2022 at 4:00pm
Lynnfield - John F. Kennedy, age 88, of Lynnfield, formerly of Foxboro and Middleton, died Friday, November 25 at the Beverly Hospital. Born in Boston on May 29, 1934 he was the son of the late John F. and Josephine (Meyer) Kennedy. John was born and raised in Roslindale. He owned and operated a television repair business in Roslindale Square for many years. John and his wife settled in Foxboro to raise their family and made their home there for many years before moving to Middleton for a number of years and most recently had been living in Lynnfield. John was the beloved husband of Shirley M. (Giannetti) Kennedy. He was the loving father of Lisa Kennedy-O'Dowd and her husband Peter O'Dowd of Amesbury and John F. Kennedy and his wife Christine of Wakefield. He was the loving grandfather of Steven O'Dowd, Julia Kennedy, and John F. Kennedy III. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 173 Albion St., Wakefield on Monday, December 5 at 11:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Arrangements are in the care of the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, Stoneham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bread and Roses, 58 Newbury St., Lawrence, MA 01840 or to Our Neighbors Table, 194 Main St, Amesbury, MA 01913.



30 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Merrimac - Thomas James O'Connor, age 91, of Merrimac, passed peacefully at his home on Friday evening, November 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband of 60 years to Mary Joan (Coughlan) O'Connor, who passed on April 2, 2019. Born in Medford, April 24, 1931, Tom was the son of Thomas O'Connor and Anne E. (Murphy) Foley and was a graduate of Medford High School. A proud veteran of the Korean War, Tom served with the United States Army from July 11, 1953, until his honorable discharge on July 12, 1955, with the rank of Sergeant. After his military service Tom continued his education, receiving a bachelor's degree from Bentley University, followed by a master's degree in Business Administration from Northeastern University. He retired from the real estate and property tax division of Boston Edison Power Company, and was a longtime member of the American Legion, the VFW, and The Irish Ancestral Research Association (TIARA). Tom met his love, Mary Joan Coughlan, on a beach in Scituate, and on September 20, 1958, they married. In their 60 years together, they traveled extensively, and he captured each adventure with his keen photography skills. Nothing brought Tom more joy than being with family and being surrounded by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid reader, loved to research genealogy, and enjoyed puttering around the house while listening to Irish music and singing along. Tom will always be remembered for his genuine kindness, enormous heart, and his capacity for unconditional love. He leaves behind many, who will miss his wit, humor and love, including his children, Thomas and wife Shirley of Lakeville, MA, John and wife Linda of Dover, NH, and Jane O'Connor of Blue Hill, ME; grandchildren Thomas and husband Brendan of Tyngsboro, Robert of Fall River, Christine and husband George of Lakeville, Patrick and wife Carolyn of Exeter, NH, and Ryan and wife Kaitlyn of S. Berwick, ME; great-grandchildren, Michael, Maeya, Arianna, Kayleigh, Daniel, Johnwangel, Angel, Reese and Camille, and several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents and his wife, Tom was predeceased by his brother, Robert O'Connor. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, December 4, 2022 from 2 to 5 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, Newburyport. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Thomas J. O'Connor can be made to Home Base Veterans and Family Care Program, with checks payable to Home Base, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or to Hospice Care at Tufts Medicine Care at Home, 360 Merrimack Street, Suite 425, Lawrence, MA 01843.


30 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Merrimac - Richard C. Sutherland, age 86, longtime resident of Merrimac, MA, passed unexpectedly at Anna Jacques Hospital on Saturday, November 26, 2022, with his family by his side. He was the dedicated husband of Marie (Fowle) Sutherland, his soulmate from the moment they met. Born in Gardner, MA. on September 28, 1936, He was the son of the late Charles and Betty Lilley, and was a graduate of the former Merrimac High School. After graduating from high school, Richard joined the U.S. Air Force, serving from July 30, 1954, until his honorable discharge on February 25, 1958, with the rank of Airman First Class. He was the assistant comptroller at Diamond International Lumber Co. for 25 yrs, followed by positions at Eastern Lumber in Amesbury, and Homequarters in Danvers until his retirement. A longtime, very devoted member of Pilgrim Congregational Church, he served as sexton, deacon, and choir member, and was always ready to help with whatever was needed. Richard and his wife Marie were avid gardeners, spending endless hours tending to their gardens. He loved oil painting, fine scale modeling, woodworking, fishing, feeding the birds, so loving the outdoors. Above all else, he was most passionate about his family, as well as his church family. His passion and dedication to life and family will always be treasured by his wife Marie; daughters, Sheri Sutherland Breen, and Kate Carroll and husband Wayne; son Ken Sutherland and wife Sandie, along with his 7 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; his 3 sisters, Sandra Cronin, Davita Johnson, and Sharlene Baker; 2 brothers, Jeff Lilley and Bud Frisch. He was predeceased by his sister, Sharon Lilley. Donations in memory of Richard C. Sutherland, can be made to Pilgrim Congregational Church, Merrimac. A private graveside service will be held at Locust Grove Cemetery, Merrimac. A Celebration of Life Service for family and friends will be held Saturday, January 7, 2023, 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Congregational Church, 27 Church Street, Merrimac, MA 01860. Arrangements are by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 36 West Main Street, Merrimac.



29 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Salisbury - Louis D. Masiello passed away at his home in Salisbury, MA on November 23, 2022. Lou was born in Chelsea, MA on March 31, 1938, and was the son of the late Louis A. Masiello and Antoinette A. (Montecalvo) Masiello. Lou is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Dianne (Noe) Masiello; their three children, Louis C. Masiello, and his wife Renee of Holliston, MA, Gina Britton, and her husband David of Medway, MA, and Candice Skiba, and her husband Chris of Newburyport, MA. He also leaves eight cherished grandchildren; Anthony, Molly, Joseph, Jake, Louis, Patrick, Thomas, and William. Lou graduated in 1956 from Lawrence High School, then earned a Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Engineering from Lowell Technological Institute in 1960, and a Master's of Public Administration from Northeastern University in 1975. He served in the Air Force Reserve from 1960 to 1965, then began his forty years of service to the United States Defense Department as a civilian engineer, mostly in the Air Force Electronic Systems Center (ESC) at Hanscom Air Force Base. During that time, Lou was one of eleven Air Force civilian employees selected to attend the Air Force Command and Staff College at Maxwell Air Force Base. He managed the acquisition of various Air Force command, control, and communications systems for use by the U.S. Air Force and U.S. allied nations. He worked on ground, shipboard, and airborne systems, including eighteen years assigned to the U.S. Air Force Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS). Lou retired in 2002 and was honored with the Outstanding Civilian Service to the Department of the Air Force Medal. His commitment to public service extended beyond the Air Force to his community as well. He has served on many boards, commissions, and non-profit service organizations. He is a past chairman of the Salisbury Board of Health, a former Secretary of the Board of Directors for the SCTV, a member of the Board of Directors of the Salisbury Beach Betterment Association, a member of the Advisory Committee to the Salisbury Beach Partnership, and was a past volunteer for Roof Overhead Collaborative, an organization which serves the needs of the homeless in the greater Newburyport area. Lou was a volunteer at Bread & Roses, and a dedicated parishioner of Star of the Sea Church. He has served as a member and vice chair of the Salisbury Planning Board. His work on the Salisbury Planning Board led him to also being appointed to the position of Salisbury Commissioner on the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. He was also a long-time member of the Newburyport based discussion group known as New and Views – an involvement he treasured. Lou has long had an interest in good government and Democratic Party politics. For many years he has been an activist in the Democratic Party and for 14 years served as Chair of the Salisbury Democratic Town Committee. Lou enjoyed playing drums for most of his life, but his avocation was his keen interest in history, foreign policy, politics and his community. Family and friends may call from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M. on Saturday December 3, 2022 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. His Funeral Mass at Star of the Sea Church will follow at 12:00 P.M. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers please have donations made to JDRF on line at www.jdrf.org or to the Lawrence High School Alumni Association online at https://secure.etransfer.com/eft/flexblockcode/donation1.cfm?d2org=ECCF&d2tool=LawrenceHSAA For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



29 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
West Newbury - Robert "Bob" Joseph Smith, 96 years old, passed away comfortably on Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. Bob is survived by his sister Genevieve Frass and Margarete Waye, his sons, Richard Smith and his wife Nikki, Robert Smith and his wife Molly, David Smith and his wife Anne, Chris Smith and his wife Amy, and son-in-law Raymond Hemond, his grandchildren, Jennifer Tremblay and her husband Derek, Joe Hemond and his wife Marianna, Stephanie Powell and her husband Adam, Patrick Smith and his wife Jenna, Samantha Smith, Sarah Smith, Benjamin Smith and his wife Jesse, Matthew Smith, great-grandchildren Twyla Hemond, Natashia Hemond, Olivia Powell, Jake Tremblay, Nick Tremblay, Greyson Powell, and Madeline Powell. Bob was preceded in death by the love of his life, his wife of fifty years, Charlene Taylor Smith, and his loved daughter Julia Hemond, and his younger brother Joseph Smith. Bob began a passion for flight early in his life. He attended the Manhattan School of Aviation and Trades in New York learning about the science of flight. He served his country during WWII, entering the Navy in 1944 and received medals for service in the American and European Theaters, as well as Victory and Commendation. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Bob then reentered the Navy for the opportunity to attend pilot training. Shortly after pilot training Bob advanced to Parks College in St. Louis Missouri, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After graduating, he began working at Westinghouse Electric Corporation (Aviation Gas Turbine Division) in Kansas City Missouri. Bob met Charlene during that time. They then married and moved to Massachusetts where Bob began a long career of thirty-two years in aviation engineering at General Electric in Lynn Massachusetts, retiring in 1987. Bob continued his lifelong passion for flight, spending time building, designing, modifying, flying and "fixing" model airplanes. He passed his passion for flight on to his children and grandchildren. Bob's time spent at the model field flying remote controlled airplanes, sharing time, and helping other RC enthusiasts, friends, and family were the happiest of his times. Bob's greatest passion, however, was being a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, touching and influencing countless lives, taking on each day with gratitude and a smile. He will truly be missed and will never, ever, be forgotten. There will be a celebration of life held in Bob's honor with a visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. on, Thursday December 1, 2022 at the Twomey LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St, Newburyport, MA. Bob's Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 A.M. on Friday, December 2, 2022 at St. Ann Catholic Church, 300 Main St, West Newbury, MA 01985 followed by burial at the Bridge Street Cemetery. Donations in memory of Bob may be made in lieu of flowers to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



29 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Beverlyhills - Louise L. Sheldon, age 97, formerly of Rowley, MA, passed away November 10, 2022, at Vita Hospice House in Lecanto, FL. Born May 6, 1925, in Newburyport, MA, she was the daughter of the late Lucy (Pelletier) and Paul Moisan. Louise was a stay at home Mom, and also helped look after their small farm in Rowley. Ms. Sheldon was a member of the All Saints Episcopal Church in West Newbury, MA where she was an active member of the Alter Guild. Louise also made the stoles for the priest as well as the palls for the altar. She would also accompany her husband, the late Warren O. Sheldon, who was a lay Eucharistic minister to give services at local nursing homes. Ms. Sheldon loved sewing, knitting, crotchet, and needlepoint. While living in MA you would often find her along with her sisters and friends meeting at each other's home to craft together. Ms. Sheldon was also a licensed seamstress. Ms. Sheldon is survived by her son and daughter in law Michael D. and Colleen A. Souther of Beverlyhills, Fl. Two grandchildren; Heather M. Johns of Hernando FL. and Shane M. Souther of Tampa, FL. Two great-grandchildren; Samantha M. and Lucas B. Johns both of Hernando, FL. Two sisters Marion Madden of Rowley, MA and Lillian Moisan of Boston, MA. Two brothers Louis Moisan and sister in law Janice of Rowley, MA and Norbert Moisan of Newburyport, MA and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by first husband Charles H. Souther Sr. and second husband Warren O. Sheldon, son Charles H. Souther Jr.; brothers; Arthur, Paul Joseph, Bido, and sister Lorraine Smith. There will be no calling hours. There will be a private graveside service in Rowley, Ma. at a later date.


29 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Chantilly - After an 18-month battle with acute myeloid leukemia, Max succumbed to the ravages of cancer when his body could no longer sustain his resistance. He was with his wife in Houston, TX at an NIH facility hoping to have success with an experimental treatment, but that was not to be. Max is survived by his mother, Francesca Ricci, his father Godwin Williams, 4 paternal siblings and many cousins. Max was predeceased by his brother, Paul Philip Ricci, on the occasion of Max's 14th birthday. A memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at the First Religious Society, Unitarian Universalist, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport, MA. A reception will follow in the lower meeting room of the church from 2:00 to 4:00. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Boston University CTE Research Center online at, https://trusted.bu.edu or by mail, Checks can be made out to: "Trustees of Boston University" Memo Line: "BU CTE Center" Mail to: Boston University Development Gift Processing JPMorgan Chase & Co. P.O. Box 22605 New York, NY 10087-2605



29 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Groveland - Janet E. Connors passed away in the early morning of November 26 after a brief illness. Born in Haverhill to Albert B. Paradis, Sr. And Gladys L. Paradis on October 1, 1932. Janet grew up in Haverhill and attended the Haverhill Public Schools. She worked at Allen Shoe in Haverhill for many years, but eventually Jan joined her husband Jim to work for Western Electric, eventually becoming AT&T. She worked in the office as an exceptional secretary with short hand dictation, proofreading skills, and typing speeds that were highly regarded. Janet was humble in giving herself any credit, but others recognized her many endearing qualities and talents. She knitted intricate themed sweaters for her grandchildren when they were young. Her special chicken wings, fudge, and pineapple cream pie are family favorites, and her math, accounting and attention to details to any task were remarkable. Janet was a proud, independent woman who recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Providing her love, time, devotion and care to her family was of utmost importance to Janet. She always put their needs above her own and cared for family members throughout her life. Many a day she sat in her chair praying the rosary for her loved ones. Always foremost in her thoughts and prayers, was her dearly beloved late husband James Connors whom she married on April 7, 1956 and spent 47 devoted years until his passing in 2004. With great sadness Janet leaves behind her son, Timothy Connors, his lifelong partner, Mary Handley, daughter Sandra Ouellet, son-in-law, Kevin Ouellet, grandson Tyler Kevin Ouellet, granddaughter Courtney Janet Ouellet, and brother Stanley Paradis and wife Donna. Janet was predeceased by her older brother Albert Paradis, Jr. She will sadly be missed by all her family and friends. Services will be held at Holy Family Church in Amesbury, on Saturday, December 3, at 10 A.M. and burial will follow at Holy Angels Cemetery in Plaistow, NH. Arrangements were by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury.


27 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Amesbury - Ronald L. Cote, Sr., age 76, just one week short of his 77th birthday, passed peacefully, early Friday morning, November 25, 2022, at Mill Town Health and Rehab in Amesbury. He was the beloved husband of Suzanne L. (Couturier) Cote, his wife of 43 years. Born in Amesbury, December 2, 1945, he was the son of the late Adolphe and Alma (Melanson) Cote and was a graduate of Haverhill Trade School. Ronald was an exceptionally meticulous sheet metal worker, taking great pride in his workmanship. He was an outdoorsman who loved the White Mountains and the Plum Island Refuge, and had been a member of the Country Pond Fish and Game Club of Newton, NH, for more than 35 years. He will always be remembered by his wife, Suzanne; his three children, Shawn, Shari and Ronald L Cote, Jr. And wife Lauren (Cardinale) Cote; his two grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Max and Aliana; two sisters, Annette (Cote) Krafton and Sylvia Cote and husband Bill Cote, along with extended family and dear friends. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 2 to 4 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, immediately followed by services at the funeral home. Burial at Union Cemetery, Amesbury, will be private for the family. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations in memory of Ronald L. Cote, Sr., to the Alzheimer's Association, 309 Waverly Oaks Road, Waltham, MA 02452.



27 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Concord - Dr. Bob Papaioanou, the son of Greek immigrants whose distinguished career as a physician spanned private practice and emergency rooms in small town New England and the highest peaks of corporate America, and who was a beacon of strength for his family even as he confronted his own medical afflictions, died November 25, 2022, at Hospice House in Concord, New Hampshire with his wife and daughters by his side. He was 90 years old. Dr. Papaioanou, who had lived in New Hampshire for more than 30 years, was born Xenophon L. Papaioanou on July 20, 1932, in Springfield, Massachusetts. His parents, Vasilike (Legeros) and Leonidas Papaioanou, known as Vicki and Louis, wanted an American-sounding sobriquet for their son. When his mother heard a neighbor summoning her own son home for supper with shouts of "Bobby!" the nickname search was over. Dr. Papaioanou attended Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine for two years before transferring to American International College in Springfield to be closer to his family. In 1952, he was approached by Lola Kamaros, a fellow AIC student who had been dispatched as an envoy by a girlfriend who was interested in dating the handsome Greek undergrad. Yes, he knew of her friend, Bob told Lola, "but who are you?" It was an encounter he would recall with a smile until the final days of his life, 69 years after he and Miss Kamaros were married. After college, Tufts Medical School beckoned and the newlyweds were off to Boston. Dr. Papaioanou thrived at Tufts and completed his residency at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in the city's Brighton neighborhood. The Greek Orthodox doctor was something of a novelty at the Catholic facility, so much so that a confused nun admonished him for missing Mass. It was also at St. Elizabeth's where, in 1957, Mrs. Papaioanou gave birth to the first of the couple's four daughters. After his residency, Dr. and Mrs. Papaioanou moved their young family to a Revolutionary War-era house on the Merrimack River in Amesbury, where he went into private practice as a general practitioner and established deep and lasting friendships across northern Essex County. Patients found in Dr. Papaioanou a caregiver of profound humanity and good humor, qualities that defined the arc of his life. The Papaioanous eventually moved to nearby Haverhill, where Dr. Papaioanou served as Director of Emergency Medicine at Hale Hospital and, years later, as Medical Director of Whittier Rehabilitation Hospital. In 1974, Dr. Papaioanou's career went in a new direction, when he began working for the financial conglomerate Prudential, initially based out of the Prudential Tower in Boston and later, as Vice President and Medical Director, at company headquarters in Newark, New Jersey. Fate intervened in 1982, when he was diagnosed with relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis. As with all challenges in his life, Dr. Papaioanou faced his diagnosis with fortitude and no complaints, concerned only with the impact on his family. Neither MS (fortunately his case was comparatively mild) nor the Alzheimer's disease Dr. Papaioanou would endure much later dimmed his enthusiasm for life and all its wonders. He loved dogs, especially his German Shepherds. He was an accomplished painter and photographer, hobbies he passed to his children and grandchildren. And, from his Datsun 240Z to his Boston Whaler to the occasional motorcycle, he had an irrepressible love of speed and fresh air. By any measure, he was a renaissance man, though his humility was such that he would have scoffed at the term. In the twilight of his life, long after he put his daughters through college, long after he cared for his parents and mother-in-law, and long after he taught his grandchildren how to fish, the center of Dr. Papaioanou's universe remained his beloved wife, Lola. From their early courtship in Springfield, when he struggled to take her out because he couldn't get a Saturday night off from his job tending bar at The Welcome Inn ("there are six other nights in the week", said his boss, who also happened to be his father) to gingerly slow dancing to Willie Nelson in old age, their love story was a triumph; illness never took away his sweetness and generosity. "The best thing I ever did," he told his grandchildren at his 90th birthday party, "was marry your grandmother." As go the lyrics of their favorite Willie Nelson song, "If I had my way, we would never grow old." In addition to his wife of 69 years, Lola Kamaros Papaioanou, Dr. Papaioanou is survived by their daughters, Maria Papaioanou Gray, Vicki Papaioanou Murphy, Iris Papaioanou Hardin, Amy Papaioanou Moffett, and their partners; their grandchildren Jack Gray, Rose Moore, Caitlin Gertsev, Krista Murphy, Riley Murphy, Louis Roberts, Adam Roberts, Madeline McGonagle, and step-grandchildren Sarah, Laura, and Philip Hardin, and Caleb Moffett. Dr. Papaioanou is also survived by several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, mother-in-law Mary Kamaros, sister Helen Misogianes, several sisters-and-brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, and dear friends. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and hospice staff who so lovingly cared for Dr. Papaioanou in the same compassionate tradition that he cared for his own patients. Arrangements are private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dr. Papaioanou's memory can be made to the Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or 15 Constitution Dr Suite 1G, Bedford, NH 03110.



27 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Haverhill - Haverhill: Cynthia Lynn Harris, formerly of Amesbury, passed away surrounded by her family on November 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born on May 24, 1957, to Ralph and Martha Harris, Cindy grew up in Burlington, MA with her sisters Robyn Thorstensen, Vicki Leary, and Margaret Gibson. Cindy moved to Amesbury, MA where she spent her adult years and raised her son, Blake Harris. Cindy embodied strength, lightheartedness, love, and perseverance. She found joy in putting others first while asking for little in return. Her penchant for mischievousness during her younger years translated into a direct sense of humor and impactful lessons passed to the children in her life for whom she made caring for her life's mission. As a preschool teacher, a devoted mother to her son, and a caregiver to her nieces and nephews, she was known for her whatever it takes attitude toward providing, mentoring, and giving to the children around her. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Dole, Childs & Shaw Funeral Home, 148 Main Street, Haverhill, MA. Calling hours will precede the service from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.dcsfuneralhome.com



23 Nov 2022 at 4:00pm
Tamworth - John J. Vitale, 74, passed away peacefully at home November 8, 2022, after a long illness. Born in Beverly, MA January 3, 1948, John graduated from Beverly High School in 1965, and became a heavy equipment operator and longstanding member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 4. John was an auto racing enthusiast who loved racing and working on Hot Rods. Boating and fishing off Plum Island were John's other great loves. He will be remembered for his smile, sense of humor, and ability to make everyone around him feel comfortable. John is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Janet (Hannan) Vitale who was always at his side; his sister Rita Negrotti, his two children Laurie and John; and grandson Kurt. John was predeceased by his parents Jeremiah and Florida Vitale, and sister Lorraine Beaulieu. A funeral service will be held for John on Saturday December 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church in Center Ossipee, NH.

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