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10 Jan 2025 at 1:15pm
The Official Blog of Social Security

10 Jan 2025 at 3:00pm
Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online. When you visit our  Social Security number and card page, we’ll ask you a few questions to determine the best way […]

12 Nov 2024 at 3:00pm
In today’s digital world, many people prefer to conduct business online. Due to customer demand, we’re making more notices and other communications available through your personal my Social Security account. Besides being more convenient, the online, paperless option has other advantages. It is environmentally friendly, faster than U.S. mail, and eliminates lost, delayed, or misplaced […]

24 Oct 2024 at 3:00pm
Social Security takes care to handle your claim for benefits efficiently. When you submit your application for disability benefits, be sure to provide as much information as possible. That will help to avoid any processing delays. Here’s how to get your application off to a good start: If you’re an adult applying for disability benefits, […]

3 Oct 2024 at 3:00pm
October is National Retirement Security Month, an annual initiative to raise awareness about retirement planning. Whether you’re new to the workforce, mid-career, or plan to stop work in a few years, here are 5 online tools at ssa.gov to help you financially prepare for a secure retirement.     1. Your Social Security Statement You […]

19 Sep 2024 at 3:00pm
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated every year from September 15-October 15. To mark the observance, we want the public to be aware of our many resources for our Spanish-speaking customers. We have many bilingual employees who fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. While they are critical to serving the needs of a […]

5 Sep 2024 at 11:25am
We’ve heard your preference to do business with us electronically. You want to submit forms, evidence, and other information online. If your signature is needed, you want to be able to sign documents electronically before submitting them. We’ve released the eSignature/Upload Documents as an option to submit documents. This new, online service option allows our […]

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13 Jan 2025 at 4:01pm

Nomination Papers for the May 13, 2025 Town Election will be available at the Town Clerk's Office starting January 15

15 Jan 2025 at 11:00am

Beth Israel Lahey Health and its member hospitals are conducting a Community Health Needs Assessment to better unders

12 Dec 2024 at 11:16am

Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) is now hiring for bus operators.

4 Dec 2024 at 12:41pm

The 2024 Recycling passes expire on December 31st.

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20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
AMESBURY — As kids and teens hunker down for another frigid New England winter, the Amesbury Public Library is encouraging them to crack open their favorite books and get reading during its annual winter reading program.


20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — People looking to get their state boating safety certificate will get their first chance of the year beginning Feb. 4, when the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a four-week beginner Boating America course.



20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Seven therapy dogs, including a 3-month-old yellow lab named Verbena, descended on Newburyport High School library Thursday afternoon to give students a welcome break.


20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
The first Martin Luther King Jr. Day was January 20, 1986. Coretta Scott King, the wife of Dr. King, had a great idea in the year prior to the first observance of the federal holiday.



20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURY — Hundreds of Christmas trees went through the woodchipper Jab. 11 as people partied in the snow during Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm and Historic New England’s first ever “Chipfest.”


20 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
SALISBURY — As wildfires continue to devastate Los Angeles, the Salisbury Friends of the Council on Aging have launched a diaper drive to send much needed supplies to those effected on the west coast.


20 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
AMESBURY — Former Amesbury High School students who have taken various career paths will be returning to their old stomping ground on Jan. 24 when AHS hosts an alumni panel for its juniors and seniors.


20 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
NEWBURYPORT — With a potential vote on whether or not to eliminate or reduce fluoride in the city’s water supply on the horizon, Mayor Sean Reardon has decided to hold a public forum on the matter in early March, just…


19 Jan 2025 at 1:12pm
Martin Luther King Jr. got a lot of mileage out of comparisons.



17 Jan 2025 at 1:04pm
SALISBURY — Kids at Salisbury Elementary are frantically logging as many reading minutes as they can between now and Superbowl Sunday as they participate in former New England Patriot Malcolm Mitchell’s “Read Bowl” for the first time.



17 Jan 2025 at 6:00am
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon and state Rep. Dawne Shand are expected to join local author Jason Sokol at Illume Books on Sunday when he talks about his history tome, “The Heavens Might Crack: The Death and Legacy of Martin…



17 Jan 2025 at 4:45am
Riding around in circles


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20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
STOW — After an unprecedented fall fire season in Massachusetts and as wildfires rage in California, state officials are urging residents to protect themselves and their communities by following local and state restrictions on open burning.



20 Jan 2025 at 4:45am
The frequency and severity of wildfires in the Northeast this fall and winter should be a wake up call to residents that in the near future, lives and property will be at risk, climate experts say.


18 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
HAVERHILL — The Pentucket Bank Charitable Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Atkinson Conservation Commission to assist with the creation of an accessible trail system in Atkinson, N.H. This funding will support the necessary infrastructure for the project, which aims…


18 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
BOSTON — The Healey administration filed emergency regulations late Tuesday afternoon to implement the controversial law meant to spur greater housing production, after the state’s highest court struck down the last pass at drafting those rules.


17 Jan 2025 at 5:00pm
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey is pitching a plan to eliminate broker fees paid by tenants despite concerns that the move could drive up rents and make it harder to find housing.



17 Jan 2025 at 10:42am
CONCORD, N.H. — Gov. Kelly Ayotte held her first press conference with state media Wednesday in her freshly painted office in the State House and discussed budget preparations to be announced in February, law enforcement related bills and her focus,…


16 Jan 2025 at 4:00am
New Hampshire State Fire Marshal Sean Toomey recently announced the launch of a project focused on reducing unnecessary carbon monoxide (CO) deaths in the state through public education and free installation of alarms in schools and homes.



15 Jan 2025 at 8:15am
BOSTON — Members of the state’s congressional delegation joined other House Democrats in voting against a bill supported by Republican President-elect Donald Trump that seeks to ban transgender girls from competing in school sports by withholding federal funds.


15 Jan 2025 at 6:00am
Native Americans face limited opportunities to grow their wealth in Massachusetts, according to a new report that aims to fill gaps from existing data with new insights from focus groups with Tribal members.



14 Jan 2025 at 7:30am
BOSTON — Massachusetts Republican Party Chair Amy Carnevale overcame opposition Saturday to win reelection to another term.


14 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
BOSTON -- Gov. Maura Healey is facing a firestorm over revelations that the state didn't conduct criminal background checks on migrants in its emergency shelter system.



13 Jan 2025 at 2:00pm
The opioid epidemic has affected tens of thousands of people across Massachusetts, and later this year, vehicles on the state’s roadways will be able to offer reminders that survivors and grieving families are all around us.


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17 Jan 2025 at 7:45am
President-elect Donald J. Trump officially returns to lead The White House with Monday’s 60th Presidential Inauguration and brings with him a catalog of campaign promises for immediate action.



17 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
Donald Trump has vowed to launch — on day one of his presidency — the largest deportation of undocumented immigrants in U.S. history. Political observers say making good on that campaign pledge will create myriad legal and humanitarian issues, and…


10 Jan 2025 at 2:45pm
CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire’s highest court on Friday upheld a judge’s dismissal of civil rights complaints against a white nationalist group that prosecutors say trespassed when it displayed without a permit “Keep New England White” banners from an overpass…



2 Jan 2025 at 6:37pm
The FBI now says that the pickup truck driver responsible for a deadly rampage in New Orleans acted alone. Officials said Wednesday that they were seeking additional potential suspects in an attack being investigated as an act of terrorism. But…



1 Jan 2025 at 6:47pm
Authorities say a driver wrought carnage on New Orleans’ famed French Quarter early on New Year’s Day, killing 15 people as he rammed a pickup truck into a crowd before being shot to death by police. Dozens of people were…



31 Dec 2024 at 6:30am
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The right frame can freeze a moment in time, creating meaning for the masses from a fist pump over a bloodied ear, a bridge crumbled by a ship, towns shredded by nature, and a victory sealed…



31 Dec 2024 at 6:00am
Stepping onto the set of "Squid Game" season two, Lee Jung-jae felt like he had never left.


31 Dec 2024 at 5:00am
A recent immigration surge brought newcomers to every state this year, helping to offset a continued drop in U.S. births while contributing to a national upswing of about 3.3 million new residents, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates.



31 Dec 2024 at 4:00am
Laurie Essig started receiving texts this year asking whether she was the gender studies professor at Middlebury College. When she responded that she was and then asked who was sending the messages, the replies startled her.



29 Dec 2024 at 4:54pm
Former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 100, after more than a year in hospice care. He was a Georgia peanut farmer who sought to restore trust in government as president and then built a reputation for…



27 Dec 2024 at 5:00am
New data shows holiday sales rose this year even as Americans wrestled with still high prices in many grocery necessities and other financial worries. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, holiday sales from the beginning of November through Christmas Eve climbed 3.8%,…



26 Dec 2024 at 6:30am
Hang onto those stocking-stuffer lottery tickets. The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed $1 billion after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn on Christmas Eve. That means the estimated jackpot for Friday’s drawing is $1.15 billion, potentially the fifth largest…



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20 Jan 2025 at 11:45pm
NEWBURYPORT -- This Newburyport boys basketball team is just too scary.



20 Jan 2025 at 6:00pm
NEWBURYPORT -- You absolutely need to play a full 45 minutes of great hockey if you want to beat a program like Canton.



20 Jan 2025 at 6:00am
It’s not like this has all been on the backs of one dominant class.



20 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
Boys Scoring



19 Jan 2025 at 2:00pm
Man, did the Triton hockey team need this one.



19 Jan 2025 at 5:00am
Thankfully for the Amesbury girls, a tough stretch of the schedule is now in the rearview mirror.



18 Jan 2025 at 8:30pm
HAVERHILL — Something needed to change for Pentucket.



18 Jan 2025 at 12:30pm
NEWBURYPORT — The Pentucket girls basketball team we saw on Friday night is absolutely dangerous.


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15 Jan 2025 at 8:00pm
Clippers dominant on the hill



15 Jan 2025 at 3:00pm
FOXBOROUGH – For the past 42 years Pro Football Hall of Famer Andre Tippett has collected a paycheck from the New England Patriots.



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
21 Jan 2025 at 7:05am
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19 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Amesbury - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rose (Donovan) Colvin, 84, of Amesbury, MA. Rose passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Nevins Rehab in Methuen MA. Rose was born in Amesbury, MA on September 4, 1940 to the late Mary (Mahair) and James Donovan. She was predeceased by her husband, Boyd Colvin, her brother James Donovan, and her grandson, Brian Eldredge. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Robert Eldredge and wife Marcia, Mark Eldredge and wife Ellen, Dana Eldredge and wife Jeannette, Tina Bunnell and husband, Al, and Danny Eldredge and wife, Jessica. She also leaves behind seven grandchildren, Chris, Jenna, Ben, Debbie, Kristen, Lyla, and Cade, and eight great grandchildren that she loved and adored. She also leaves behind her brother Michael Buckley, and lifelong best friend, Norma Roy. Rose was small-town at its best, she loved the Amesbury community and set down deep roots here. She chose to raise her family here and enjoyed an impressive 30+ year career at Vermette's Market. Many that knew her from Vermette's will say that her contagious laughter and welcoming smile were a staple of the local grocer. Rose lived a simple and frugal life, but was rich in the ways that mattered most. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world and her loss will be deeply felt by all that knew her. She'll be lovingly remembered for her great sense of humor, her endless compassion for helping people, her no-nonsense attitude, her fiery spirit and strength, her unmatched ability to make connections with people that she met, and her always-filled dispenser of M&M's. Her family wishes to extend special thanks to the caring staff at The Elizabeth Kelsey House in Amesbury, Nevins Rehab & Nursing facility in Methuen, as well as the nurses and surgeons at Lawrence General Hospital, Intensive Care Unit. In lieu of flowers her family is requesting donations be made in Rose's name to Saint Jude Hospital, or the Alzheimer's Association. Calling hours will be at E.V. Jutras and Sons Funeral Home, 118 Friend Street in Amesbury on Thursday, January 23, 2025, 4 to 6 p.m. Rose will be brought home to Amesbury and laid to rest with a private Memorial Service at a later date.



19 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Georgetown - Jane G. Politis, a resident of Georgetown, MA, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 14, 2025, with her daughter by her side. Jane was born on July 3 in Evanston, IL, to Frank C. Alexander and Jane L. Alexander (Albrecht). After moving from Illinois to Arizona, the family finally settled in Fresno, CA, where Jane completed middle and high school, graduating as a salutatorian. Jane attended Stanford University and majored in Political Science, and also studied and spoke Italian and Russian. Her undergraduate years were highlighted by a study abroad in Italy and extensive travel throughout Europe and Morrocco. Jane dedicated 25 years of her life to Newburyport High School, where she taught psychology, sociology, history, civics, and the "Leadership Seminar." She was nominated as a finalist for Teacher of the Year in Massachusetts. She was also presented with the Edward G. Molin Award for teaching excellence within the Newburyport School System. Jane married Steven J. Politis in 1965. They made their home in Georgetown, MA, and had two children, Yiannis and Katherine. Jane is survived by her children and their spouses (Kelli Politis and Dimitris Pehlivanis); five grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law (Tom and Susan Alexander) and sister-in-law (Nancy Politis). Jane was predeceased by her husband and her siblings, Marya Alexander and Frank "Tex" Alexander. Religious services will be held privately, and her ashes will be scattered in Greece and Georgetown/Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Newburyport Education Foundation via their website https://nef.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/nef/donation.jsp?campaign=517or by sending a check to NEF, P.O. Box 1002, Newburyport, MA 01950.



15 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Exeter - With much sadness we announce the unexpected passing of Susan (Barbaro) Gove on Sept 17, 2024. While traveling in Europe, Susan succumbed to a cardiac arrest despite the valiant efforts of the doctors and staff at St Thomas' Hospital in London. Susan was the youngest child of Nancy (Toothaker) and John Barbaro. She is survived by her sister, Christine and husband, Judson Ludeking of So Hampton NH, and brother, Wayne and wife, Nancy J. (Courage) Barbaro of Salisbury MA. Susie had settled into condo living in Exeter NH and was loved by all she met. It didn't take much to make her smile and she worked hard to make all around her happy, especially her Thursday and Friday condo groups. Susie will be forever remembered by many nieces and nephews; Kelly and husband John Doherty; Amanda Ludeking; Jessica Stevens; Katherine and husband Roberto Pinto; Casey (Barbaro) and husband Tyley Bzdak; Adam Barbaro and wife Bethany; and grandnieces; Gracie and Riley Doherty; Quinn, Harper and Clementine Stevens; Mackenzie Barbaro; and grandnephew, Robbie Pinto. She was predeceased by her nephew, Andrew Barbaro. Susie attended and graduated from Amesbury High School, class of 1971, and graduated from White Pines College where she pursued her love of photography and media arts. She went on to work in the family business doing advertising, customer relations and working in the plant, making many friends of her co-workers. A quiet soul, Suzie spent many hours building "extreme" Lego models, knitting and spending time with her many nieces and nephews. In her younger days, she loved coaching softball and was a mentor to numerous young ladies. Recently Suzie became our "hero" by spending many months with our aging parents, caring for them with love and kindness, putting her own life on hold while serving them. Susie holds a special place in our families' hearts. We will miss her dearly. There will be no services at this time as we try to find the appropriate way to honor her life.



14 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Pembroke - Kevin Moore Shannahan, beloved son of Brian and Marilyn Shannahan of West Newbury, MA, passed away suddenly on January 6, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital, after a brief illness. Kevin was forty-six years old. Kevin faced multiple physical challenges when he entered the world, but even as an infant, he was a fighter. Despite his many disabilities, Kevin grew and thrived alongside his two sisters. He moved to West Newbury in 1986 and attended special education classes in the Pentucket Regional School District before making a brave move to New England Village, a community for intellectually disabled adults, in 2000. Kevin thrived at the Village, attaining a level of autonomy and independence never imagined by his family. Kevin loved swimming at the Village's Wellness Center and going on outings with staff and other residents. He loved shopping, picnics, visiting the beach and sitting beneath his beloved trees in his hammock. Kevin also liked to look stylish, and had strong opinions over his wardrobe. Over the years, he developed a love for the color green. It was the exact Kelly green of his track suit when he ran with the Page School Special Olympics as a child. Kevin was a gentle soul, an innocent, who only brought light into the world. He was incredibly intuitive and perceptive and will forever be remembered for his infectious smile. In addition to his parents, Kevin is survived by his sisters, Courtney Kaminski, her husband John, and their two children, Isabella and Luke, of West Newbury, and Kelsey Ricci, and her husband Michael, of Brooklyn, New York, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Kevin's loss is also deeply shared by his extended family at New England Village in Pembroke, Massachusetts. Kevin will be honored at a memorial Mass in Boston at a later date. The Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950 is assisting Kevin's family with his arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Kevin's memory to: New England Village 664 School St. Pembroke, MA 02359. To offer online condolences and service updates please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



14 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
West Newbury - William B. "Buddy" Beard, Jr., age 77, longtime resident of West Newbury, passed on Saturday morning, January 11, 2025 at Lawrence General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was the devoted husband to Louise (Sullivan) Beard, having shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Dorchester, MA, April 4, 1947, he was the son of the late William B. Beard, Sr. and Ellen A. (Weist) Beard and was a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School class of 1966. Known by many as "Buddy", he started his own construction business 57 years ago, B. Beard, Jr Trucking, where he did general contracting and trucking in the New England area and storm cleanup for FEMA all over the country. Buddy was a loving husband, caring father, and the greatest grandfather. He cherished his weekends at the lake with his family or just relaxing at home. His life's legacy will always be treasured by his wife, Louise; his children, Christine Clemons and husband Kevin and granddaughter Haley, Nicole Cray and grandson Jacob and granddaughter Madison, Eric Beard and wife Kristen and granddaughter Emma and Grand-dog Murphy, his late son William B. Beard III and grandson William IV his wife Phoebe and grandson Edmund; his sister Elizabeth Rogers and husband Richard; brother Joseph Beard, along with several generations of nieces and nephews, extended family and dear friends from near and far. In lieu of flowers, kindly consider making donations to a scholarship near and dear to his heart, The Pentucket Regional Scholarship Foundation for the William B. Beard, III Memorial Fund. Donations can be sent to Pentucket Regional Scholarship foundation, PO Box 36, Groveland, MA 01834. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913. A Funeral Mass will be Celebrated on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10 A.M. at St. Ann's Church of the Holy Redeemer Parish, 300 Main Street, West Newbury, MA followed by a Graveside Service at Walnut Hill Cemetery, Bachelor Street, West Newbury, where "Buddy" will be laid to eternal rest.


14 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Hampton Falls - Jean Ann (Short) Alkire, 88, of Hampton Falls, NH, passed away Saturday Jan 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. She was born March 27, 1936, to Walter H. and Julia A. Short in Newburyport, MA. Jean graduated from Newburyport High School in 1954 where she was a cheerleader, a member of the basketball team and voted "Best Looking." While she often downplayed this honor, those who knew her would say that it reflected her popularity, warmth and kindness. She was married to Walter C. Alkire, Jr. with whom she had four children. Before marrying, she was a reservations agent for TWA and a flight attendant for Northeast Airlines. She loved to travel and attend as many of her grandchildren's sporting and other events as she could. She was also an avid baseball and football fan. Jean is survived by two sons, Stephen and his wife Stephanie of Nottingham, NH, Scott and his wife Jennifer of Deerfield, NH, her daughter Janet Thompson of Hampton Falls, NH and her daughter-in-law Lynne Alkire of Hampton Falls, NH, as well as seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter C. Alkire, Jr., son John Alkire of Hampton Falls, NH and grandson Sean Alkire of Brentwood, NH. Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 6:00 PM on Friday January 17, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday January 18, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, both in Newburyport. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



12 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Hampton - Yoko (Yoshida) Kelleher passed away on January 9, 2025 at the age of 92. She was born on February 23, 1932 in Nobeoka City, Japan (Kyushu) to Isamu Yoshida and Misako (Watanabe) Yoshida. She met and married SMSgt Gerald Francis Kelleher on August 17, 1959 who preceded her in death on December 20, 1975. She is survived by two sons, Michael Francis and wife, Lisa of Valrico, Florida and Jeffrey Lee and wife Shaney of Lehi, Utah and was blessed with eight beautiful grandchildren, Stacey Waltzer and husband, Bryan, Heather Kelleher, Aimee Collins and husband, Ronald Gene Jr., Andrew Kelleher and wife Jayme, Samantha Kelleher, Stephen Allen and wife Abby, Danielle Franco and husband Alfredo (Fredo), and Katie Allen. She also leaves six amazing great-grandchildren, Ronald Gene Collins, III, Summer Rae Collins, Raylan Kelleher, Nathan Franco, Mila Franco and Marcus Franco. She loved her family deeply and her greatest joy was spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also loved to cook their favorite Japanese meals when they came to visit and always had sweets in the freezer. She had a passion for bingo and lady luck was always on her side, and many longtime friendships were made. She will forever be in our hearts. "I love you today" A graveside service and burial will be held on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newburyport. Arrangements are made by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA.



9 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Amesbury - Wayne Gardner, 78, of Amesbury, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2024. Wayne was born in Amesbury to Raymond A. Gardner and Zelma F. (Slye) Gardner. The family moved to Newburyport where he grew up and attended the Kelley School and Newburyport High. He served six years in the U.S. Coast Guard and upon discharge accepted a job at The Newburyport Daily News starting as a truck driver and quickly moving into a management position in the Circulation Department where he worked for many years and eventually met his wife Linda. They shared 31 years of marriage together creating many special memories. Wayne was an animal lover and had many interests including the New England Patriots, motorcycles, metal detecting, classic cars, collecting western memorabilia especially Hopalong Cassidy and Bob Steele. He also had a passion for Doo Wop music and could tell you everything about the song and the artist. He also enjoyed drives to the White Mountains, Vermont and the Seacoast. Wayne's kindness, generosity and sense of humor touched everyone who knew him. His friends and family will miss his smile, his sense of humor and his many stories. He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife Linda (Laflamme) Gardner, nieces Kirsten Crosby and partner Rick Ellsmore; Kim Crosby and husband Rich Wilbur; brother-in-law, Atty. Gerard Laflamme and wife Gina; Sister-in-Law Maureen (Laflamme) Anderson and husband, Jim; brother-in-law, Richard Laflamme and wife Laura; Sister-in-law Karen (Laflamme) Antczak and husband Andrew; Sister-in Law Joanne (Laflamme) Saunders and husband Mark as well as many nieces and nephews by marriage along with close friends, Ray, Gunner, Paul and Matt. He was pre-deceased by his parents Ray and Zelma Gardner as well as his sister Carole (Gardner) Crosby and brother, Ron. Services will be held privately for the family. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the MSPCA or any animal shelter or foundation. Arrangements were by Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA 01913.



9 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Sebastian - Mary A. Royan, 92, of Sebastian, FL, passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on May 3, 1932 to John and Cecelia Olsav in Freeland, PA. During Mary's early years she worked as a Bell Atlantic phone operator in Wilmington, DE. In 1958 she met and married the love of her life, William J. Royan, Jr. ("Bunky") who was a native of Newburyport and where they would eventually live as a family for 38 years until moving to Sebastian, FL in 2010. Some of Mary's many interests were baking, reading, puzzles, crocheting and gardening. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William J. Royan, Jr., her parents John and Cecelia Olsav, her brothers, John, Jr., Joseph, and Bernard Olsav, and her sister, Wanda Gillespie. Mary is survived by her son, Douglas Royan of Osterville, MA and her daughter Darlene Tyndall (Alan) of Hillsborough, NC; three granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and many relatives and friends. Mary will be laid to rest next to her husband at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetary in Bear, DE. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the VNA & Hospice Foundation, Vero Beach, FL., foundation.vnatc.com.



8 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Salisbury - Mary "Joan" (Corey) Tindle, aged 90, passed away at her home on January 4, 2025. She is survived by her son, Doug and his wife, Julie of Milton, Georgia and her daughter-in-law, Joanne Tindle of Salisbury. She was a loving grandmother to Robert and wife, Kayla, William and wife, Kristina, Michael, Jack, George and Lauren; and great-grandmother to Stella, Lillian and Quinn. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, Robert F. Tindle, as well as her loving sons, Robert F. Tindle, Jr. and Jonathan M. Tindle. Joan was born in Newburyport in 1934 to Arthur and Helen (Quill) Corey. She was the sister to Dick Corey, Ginger Beaton, Kathy Boothroyd, and Susanne Gallagher. She was a graduate of Newburyport High School and then worked at the Bell Telephone Company before getting married. She then managed her husband's small business while raising her 3 boys. Her greatest joy was being a mom and would do anything for her children. She loved gardening, knitting, the beach and was an avid reader. Joan spent significant time pursing these activities at her family's cottage on Plum Island each summer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital via stjude.org or a charity of the donor's choice in memory of Joan Tindle. A private service will be held Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Home, 35 Green Street, Newburyport, followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, Newburyport.



7 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Barrington - It is will a heavy heart that we have to say goodbye to this Navy Veteran who had proudly served on the USS Cape Cod from 1982-1986; brother, life partner, foster father, grandfather, brother and friend. After discharge from the Navy, he went on to his career at Labels, Inc. from 1987 to 2024. Doug enjoyed fishing, spending time with his family, as well as fond memories of summers spent at Lake Winnipesaukee. He is survived by his long time friend and partner, Stacy Randall; step daughter Blythe Denoncourt and granddaughter, Brynleigh; foster son Jesse Gullotti; sister Donna and her husband Harrison Beckman, and niece Lauren Beckman; supportive and long time friend David St. Onge; as well many extended family members near and far. Doug was predeceased by his father, G. Douglas Dowie; mother Adrienne "Andy" Hall and stepfather Willard "Will" Hall; as well as partner Diane Collette, with whom he enjoyed many years on Plum Island. By Purdy Funeral Services, Dover NH, with a heartfelt thank you A celebration of life will be planned by the family at a later date.



7 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Newburyport - Christopher Owen Joblon, a devoted father, partner, and Newburyport resident, passed away on November 15, 2024 at the age of 68. Chris's life revolved around a love for family, friends, and community. He had a passion for history, travel, and the great outdoors. Above all, his love for music and playing his guitar will forever be a core memory for everyone who knew him. Growing up in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, Chris developed a multitude of lifelong friendships. After spending a few years in Louisiana where he graduated from Tulane University, Chris explored various parts of the country before settling in New England. His sharp mind and collaborative approach to building solutions was well applied to his careers at Lotus and IBM, but Chris balanced his keen intellect with a gentle, loving energy which he shared with those around him. His genuine concern for others was grounded in his belief that empathy in life was essential to living well. Chris and his love, Linda Bogdanoff, spent the past fifteen years in Newburyport where they shared parenting and grand-parenting privileges. Chris is survived by his two beloved children- his daughter, Caitlyn Clark, her husband, Stephen, and their children, Madison and Benjamin, and his son, Christopher Joblon II, his wife, Sylvia, and their children, Domi, Alex, and Atalaya. His loss is also shared by his extended family, Skylar and Aaron Henderson and Hannah and Liam White and their children, Emme, Levi, and Marlowe. Chris is survived by his stepmother, Dolores Joblon, his sister, Kathy Wenz and her husband, Rich Rauer, and children Clinton and Bill Wenz, his brother, Larry Joblon, and his wife, Diane and their son Ryan, and his stepsister, Nina Manzo, her husband, Jay, and their children, Teo and Adlai. The void left in our world is immense but as a family, we will honor Chris by carrying on his kindness towards all and his fierce love of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving to one of Chris's favorite charities, The Greater Boston Food Bank https://my.gbfb.org or The World Central Kitchen https://www.wck.org or any charity of your own choosing. McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home, Stoneham www.mcdonalfs.com



7 Jan 2025 at 4:00pm
Merrimac - Dorothy Diane Germanowski (Known to all as, "Diane") passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday afternoon, surrounded by family members. She succumbed to a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Diane was an interior designer and taught History at Salem State College. She also was a top selling realtor for over 20 years, selling many homes in the Amesbury/Newburyport and Southern New Hampshire area. Diane was a graduate of Endicott College and held a master's degree from Salem State College. She also was a teaching assistant in a Doctoral program in History at Boston University. Diane was the daughter of Thomas and Priscilla Cloutman of Danvers and later, Amesbury. She leaves behind her husband of 30 years, Glen Germanowski, her adult children, Thomas Marzerka, Asheley Baney, and Curtis Marzerka. She also is survived by her stepchildren, Erin Germanowski, Lisa Germanowski Manni, and Ben Germanowski, and six grandchildren, Ryland and Emmaline Marzerka, Fae Tyler, Bella Becotte, and Rosalie and Aaron Manni. She excelled at everything she did and was loved by all. She was a very loving Mother and Stepmom. The wake will be from 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm on Friday, January 10 at the Paul C. Rogers Funeral Home at 2 Hillside Ave. in Amesbury. The funeral service will take place at 11 am on Saturday, January 11, at the funeral home. Burial will be delayed and scheduled in the Spring.



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Newburyport - Victoria Mary Elizabeth Ann Carr, 79, of Newburyport, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Avita of Newburyport. She is survived by her loving son Michael Carr, of Ipswich., her sister Lisa of North Carolina, her brother John and his wife Linda, and their two daughters Kristen and Jennifer, of Colorado. Vicki was predeceased by her older sister Cristina of North Carolina, and her wonderful dog Harvey. Surviving family members are Cristina's husband Larry Roger Ammons of North Carolina and their three children, Laura Duarte of Texas and Beth Ammons and John Ammons of North Carolina. Vicki was born at the Brooklyn, NY Episcopal Hospital on the 29th of May, 1945 to Second Lieutenant Leland E. Carr and Cristina Schroeder Carr. At that time the family lived at Fort Hamilton, NY where Lt. Carr was assigned. Vicki lived in many places after Ft. Hamilton including Japan, three places in Germany, Ft. Dix (NJ), Ft. Benning (GA), Ft. Hood (TX), and Albany (NY) while her father was in Korea. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany with a Regents Diploma. She then attended Rosary Hill College in Buffalo for two years and graduated from the State University at Albany with Bachelor degrees in Education and English. In 1972, Vicki received a Masters Degree in Urban Studies and Community Development from Trinity University in San Antonio, TX, and then worked for the City of San Antonio. Thereafter Vicki moved to Atlanta to work with the DeKalb County Planning Department, to Western Massachusetts and finally, in 1978, to Newburyport, which she absolutely loved from the moment she arrived. She planned and implemented the Commonwealth's first scattered-site elderly housing development and joint city/county multi-purpose human services center. She also had vast experience in Section 8 and LIHTC compliance ensuring regulatory compliance for many multi-family properties. As a private consultant she assisted in obtaining Community Development Block Grants and other funding for community senior center development, infrastructure improvements and housing rehabilitation. Vicki made many contributions to social and environmental justice in general, and to the Newburyport community in particular, including her commitment to C-10, as Secretary of the ACES board, as a member of the YWCA Greater Newburyport Board and her long-term commitment to anti-racism work. There is so much more. Vicki loved to travel and was an avid reader, but her true passion was sailing and her happiest happiest moments were sailing with friends on the Massachusetts shore off of the American Yacht Club. She was a remarkable woman with a heart of gold. In her own way she met everyone with an unparalleled kindness and patience. She was always the person you could call when you needed a word of wisdom, a trivia fact or just someone to vent to. No matter what she was doing she always made time to make sure everyone was cared for. Vicki really admired former President Carter who also recently passed away. They both volunteered for Habitat For Humanity, they shared a commitment to honesty, to helping others and will both be buried on Thursday, January 9th. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Her Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery, both in Newburyport. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



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Charlestown - Diane Legg of Charlestown, MA passed away peacefully on December 30th in Harrison, ME surrounded by much love and family. Known as a fierce cancer patient advocate and non-profit fundraiser for lung cancer research, Diane was a much beloved and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She will be greatly missed by many. Diane Daniels was born on July 7, 1962, in Schenectady, NY to Twila and Dean Daniels. Diane graduated from Joel Barlow High School in CT in 1980. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY in 1984. Diane spent most of her professional career with General Electric Co. She was a dynamic salesperson in the plastics industry. With GE, Diane lived in Southern California and Southern Florida, before returning to New England and living in Newton, MA. During this time, she also earned a Master of Business Administration from Northeastern University. Diane married David Legg on April 15, 1995, at Asylum Hill Church in Hartford, CT. Thereafter, Diane and Dave lived in the North End of Boston where Diane enjoyed frequenting her favorite local Italian restaurants. Diane found Dave his dream house and barn in Amesbury where they lived for 30 years. Diane gave birth to her first son, Dean in 1996. Two years later, good fortune continued with the blessing of the arrival of another baby boy, Cole. Diane continued her successful career with GE, including being named Salesperson of the Year. Diane always wanted to have a large family. After the loss of her son baby Daniel, Diane delivered her third son, William (Will), in 2003. Diane cultivated many new friendships in the Amesbury area to add to her growing sphere of love. Diane and family enjoyed many weekends and vacations with friends and family on Long Lake in Harrison, Maine where, if Diane was not on the beach or skiing, she was in the kitchen preparing breakfast, lunch, or dinner with love for their guests. In October 2004, at age 42, Diane was diagnosed with lung cancer and had her upper left lobe surgically removed. Despite the initial shock and the grim statistics associated with lung cancer, following adjunct chemotherapy, Diane was able to return to her energetic self as mother of three young boys. After 20 years with GE she "retired" to focus on lung cancer advocacy and fund raising. Moved by the death of her friend Sue Levinsky from lung cancer, Diane became very active with Lung Cancer Alliance and started the "Shine A Light" event to raise awareness for the underfunded disease during November, lung cancer awareness month. When stage IV lung cancer returned in 2006, Diane made it her mission to accomplish all she could in the time she had left. She ran 4 half marathons and continued to ski. Over the past 15 years, Diane became very well known among members of the Pan Mass Challenge community. She rode in 13 of the 2-day, 170-mile PMC bicycle rides and was a keynote speaker at 3 PMC events. She learned to pitch a baseball so that she could throw out the first pitch at a Red Sox game; and threw a strike! Diane's energy and enthusiasm was on full display when she played a night of the card game "45s" with friends or family. In recent years Diane also enjoyed many types of word games, crossword puzzles, video games and painting on her phone. Diane founded the non-profit LUNGstrong.org in 2011. As the president of the board, Diane, with the support of many friends and family have raised over $7 million including $5 million as part of the Pan-Mass Challenge for Dana Farber Cancer Institute and $2 million for Mass General Brigham Cancer Center from an annual 5K Race event. Throughout her life, she had the gift of making people feel like they were family. She was a spiritual person who was caring, humble and kind. Diane was recently predeceased by her parents, Twila Alice (MacPhee) and (Thomas) Dean Daniels and previously by her son, Daniel Richard Legg. She leaves behind her husband David Richard Legg currently residing in Charlestown, MA and their three sons Dean Robert Legg and recent fiancé Lucy Colarusso, Cole Crissman Legg, and William Donnelly Legg. She is also survived by her brother Thomas F. Daniels and sister-in-law Lori (Schneider) Daniels of Mammoth Lakes, CA, and her nephews Leo Daniels and Forest Daniels; her sister Elizabeth (Beth) Vossler and brother-in-law Christopher M. Vossler of West Hartford, CT, and her nephew Robert Vossler and his wife Carrie Vossler (Uhlein) and nieces, Sarah Vossler and Molly Vossler; and mother-in-law, Lorraine Legg. A memorial service for Diane Legg will be held at Central Congregational Church in Newburyport, MA at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025 and presided by Rev. Dr. Christopher P. Ney, Pastor. Donations in Diane's memory may be made at LUNGstrong.org or your favorite charitable organization.



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Newburyport - Gordon Marshall, 86, of Newburyport, MA, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Born on October 5, 1938, in Newburyport, Gordon was the son of the late Joseph and Edith (Clough) Marshall. He was the beloved husband of Judith Marshall, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. Gordon was the proud father of his two sons, Peter and Eric, loving daughters-in-law Kathy and Kim, and the adoring grandfather of his three granddaughters, Natalie, Kylie, and Erin. He is also survived by his sisters, Andrea and husband, Bruce Eaton, Sandra Gagnon, and Gloria Williams. He will be remembered by his in-laws, Paulene Marshall, Kathy Marshall, Najla Marshall, Pamela and Richard Murray, Ginger Beaton, and David Beaton, as well as his many nieces, nephews, and close friends. Gordon was an avid supporter of NHS athletics and loved to attend his granddaughters' sporting events whenever he could. Gordon graduated from Newburyport High School in 1958 and then went on to serve in the Army National Guard. He was a skilled carpenter taking pride in the many houses he built and remodeled throughout the local area. Family and friends may call from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Gordon's Funeral Service will be held in the funeral home following the calling hours at 2:30 with burial at Belleville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Marshall's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.

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