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'Compassionate' Waltham Man, 22, Dies 1 Block From Home, Family Met With Incredible Generosity
The community of a young man who died tragically is celebrating the "gift of his life" for the 22 years they had with him.
Shelson Jules, of Waltham, also known as JJ to some, was found suffering from gunshot wounds on Monday, May 22 on Lyman Street in Waltham. The young man was transported to Lahey Hospital where he was pronounced dead, as reported by Daily Voice.
Read more here: ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed In Waltham: DA
In the aftermath of Jules's death, his community rallied together and donated over $15,000 to support his family in only one day.
"This tragedy has …
Dracut 'Hardworking, Dedicated Family Man' Dies At 37, His Greatest Joy Was Wife, Daughter
A dedicated husband, father, and business owner passed away after a "courageous" battle with lung cancer, according to his obituary.
Fredrick T.J. ‘Fred’ Llewellyn died peacefully on Wednesday, May 10 after years of illness, his obituary said.
His greatest joys in life were his wife, Nicole 'Nikki' Llewellyn, and his beloved daughter, Emma Llewellyn.
"They truly don't make them like him anymore," Nikki told Daily Voice. "He touched so many lives and helped so many people and he didn't even realize how loved he was."
Fred was a dedicated and doting husband to his wife, Nikki.Nicole '…
'Gentle Giant' Dies In Route 109 Car Crash In Dover, Family Remembers Selfless Spirit
A 51-year-old father who "suffered quietly with Leukemia" was found by police, unresponsive and without a pulse, after a car crash that would claim his life, officials say.
Keith James, who was referred to as "the Bear" by his daughters, was traveling on Route 109 when, due to "yet unknown reasons," his vehicle crossed the center line and struck a pole, the Dover Police Department told Daily Voice.
Responding police officers administered CPR and he was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, on Thursday, May 18.
For his family, Keith's unexpected pas…
Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way
Three "beautiful" children and their pregnant mother suddenly lost their 39-year-old father and provider this month, and now the community is trying to help them put their lives back together.
"The children do not deserve to have to endure this loss; as a community we can all help comfort and guide them through these difficult times," a GoFundMe campaign reads.
"As a family we mourn, we pray, we contemplate, and we cry," the campaign continues. "Now, we must do something, together."
The campaign is referring to Louis Hicks, who died suddenly on Sunday, May 7. Hicks l…
'Local Legend' Dies Suddenly, Remembered For Spreading Joy Through Merrimack Valley
A beloved artist who spread joy through markers and paper died at age 43, sparking an outpouring of love and support.
Tomaso Schena, a local artist with a big following, died suddenly on Friday, May 5 in Newton, according to the City of Haverhill Mayor's Office.
Images of Schena's art, all made in his signature, colorful style, spread across Facebook in the days after his passing.
"Tomaso Schena seemed to illustrate everyone within a 50+ mile radius of Haverhill during his very short life," said one Facebook post memorializing the artist.
Schena had connections throughout Haverhill, N…