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Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K
Fundraiser For Foxborough Mom Of 3 Young Children Who Died Unexpectedly Nears $200K The amount of money raised for a Foxborough mom is a testament to the hole she left in the community, her friends and family said.  Christine McDonough died unexpectedly Sept. 17 after suffering a cardiac arrest while out to eat with her husband and three young children. In the days since her passing, a GoFundMe to benefit her husband, Conor, has raised nearly $180,000 from more than 1,500 donors.  It’s with shock and heavy heart that I am putting this go fund me together for my brother Conor McDonough. His wife, love of his life and mother to their three beautiful young daughters was taken…

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by Josh Lanier
Neighbors
18-Year-Old Newburyport Student With 'Contagious Laugh' Dies Suddenly 18-Year-Old Newburyport Student With 'Contagious Laugh' Dies Suddenly
18-Year-Old Newburyport Student With 'Contagious Laugh' Dies Suddenly Newburyport lost a beloved member of the community when a local high schooler died suddenly and tragically.  Joey Nelson died at the age of 18 in January, 2022, leaving behind his parents, three siblings, and a bereft circle of friends, according to his obituary.  Methuen-born Nelson was a creative soul with a love for self expression, who enjoyed long walks, music, gaming, and spending time with friends and family, according to his obituary. He grew up and went to school in Newburyport. "Joey was a bright, fun, and loving kid," said a GoFundMe created in his honor. "It didn…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16
'Taken Away Too Soon': Central Massachusetts Teenager Suddenly Dies At 16 A 16-year-old boy has died unexpectedly at his home in central Massachusetts, loved ones said. Jon Niemi was found unresponsive at his Northborough home around 10:40 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, Northborough Police said on Facebook. He was pronounced dead a few moments later by fire and EMS crews, police said. "Jon you will be greatly missed," one Facebook user wrote. "Such a good kid taken way too soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is real."  Jon you will be greatly missed! Such a good kid taken way to soon! We love and miss you! I just can't believe this is... Po…

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by David Cifarelli
Obituaries
19-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player From NY Remembered For His 'Infectious Smile' 19-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player From NY Remembered For His 'Infectious Smile'
19-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player From NY Remembered For His 'Infectious Smile' A college lacrosse player from the region who died suddenly over the Memorial Day weekend is being remembered for his "infectious smile," and his love of his family and friends. Long Island resident Aidan James Kaminska, age 19, of Port Jefferson, died unexpectedly on the morning of Monday, May 30, according to his obituary. A lifelong resident of Port Jefferson, Kaminska attended the Port Jefferson School District, graduating in 2020.  He went on to be a student at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, majoring in communications, and was a member of the Minutemen's Division I mens’ la…

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by Kathy Reakes
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College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19 College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19
College Lacrosse Player From NY Dies At Age 19 A talented Long Island lacrosse player at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has died suddenly at his family's home. Aidan Kaminska, age 19, died on Monday, May 30, at his family's home in Port Jefferson, according to UMass officials. A Port Jefferson High School alumni, Kaminska was a football and lacrosse star at the school where he set a high school record for the number of receptions during a football game on Long Island at 17. A cause of death has not been released. He was remembered by Port Jefferson school superintendent Jessica Schmettan in a letter to parents and staff on Tu…

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by Kathy Reakes