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'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash 'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash
'Friend To All': Community Rallies Around Family Of Ex-Stoughton Selectman Killed In Crash David "Spanky" Sousa spent his life giving back to the Stoughton community he loved. After he was killed while picking up debris along a highway, they're paying it back to his family.  "Spanky loved his hometown of Stoughton and helping people in need," an obituary for the 57-year-old said. "He was a former Selectman for the Town of Stoughton and was also the Chairman for a time. He played Santa for many charities in the area at Christmas time. He was a founder of the Parade of Lights holiday parade in Stoughton. He loved riding his motorcycle, meeting new friends, and the character Fre…
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…