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'Now We Will Celebrate Her': Family Of Missing Reading Woman Honors Her Life 'Now We Will Celebrate Her': Family Of Missing Reading Woman Honors Her Life
'Now We Will Celebrate Her': Family Of Missing Reading Woman Honors Her Life The mother of an 8-year-old girl went missing for four days, and now her family is celebrating her memory.  Jaelyn Zunino's body was found near her home in Reading on Monday, May 8, four days after she was reported missing, as reported by Daily Voice. Read more: Missing 37-Year-Old Woman From Reading Found Dead Near Her Home: Police Loved ones posted frantically to Facebook asking for help to find 37-year-old Zunino, who was also known as Jackie Rotondi. After police identified her body, some of these posts were updated with tributes to Zunino's life. "Sadly, we did not ge…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Police ID Woman Hit, Killed Walking On North Andover Sidewalk Police ID Woman Hit, Killed Walking On North Andover Sidewalk
Police ID Woman Hit, Killed Walking On North Andover Sidewalk Authorities released the name of the 47-year-old woman who was killed when she was hit by a car while walking on a North Andover sidewalk on Sunday, May 7.  Angela Desmond of North Andover was struck while walking along Massachusetts Avenue near Route 125 by a Honda Civic around 1:30 p.m., the Essex County District Attorney said Tuesday.  Authorities rushed her to Lawrence General Hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead.  Police have not released the driver's name because they have not been charged with anything at this time.

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by Josh Lanier
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Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis
Chelmsford Police Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Cancer Diagnosis An active-duty Chelmsford police officer who "put others before himself" died suddenly after a short but "courageous" battle with cancer.  Timothy Bourke, a lifelong resident of Chelmsford and police officer since 1993, died on Sunday, May 7, according to the Chelmsford Police Department.  Bourke was diagnosed with cancer only two weeks before his death.  "We will miss his laughter, smile, and willingness to put others before himself always," said the announcement made by the Chelmsford Police Department. Thoughts and prayers go out to the Family of Officer Tim Bourke and to CPD. One…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others'
Mass Bicyclist Killed In VT Race Remembered For His 'Commitment To Others' A Massachusetts bicyclist who died while competing in a race in Vermont last month was dedicated in several areas of his life, but perhaps his biggest passion was helping others.  Richard "Rick" Wanstall was committed to many things throughout his 54 years of life. The North Shore resident was a passionate athlete, veteran and leader in the workforce. Sadly, Wanstall's life ended while he was doing one of the things he loved the most: competing.  "In recent years, Rick found a passion for fitness as he participated in various triathlons and later moved onto Ironman Competitions," his obitu…

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by David Cifarelli
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Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer
Services Set For Mass Mom, Celtics VP Who Died From Aggressive Brain Cancer Funeral services have been scheduled for a mother from the North Shore and longtime Boston Celtics employee who lost her battle with a rare and aggressive form of brain cancer last month. A memorial service for Heather Walker will be held at the Eastern Yacht Club in Marblehead between 12-3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 5, her obituary reads. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the #Move4Heather campaign or to the education of her daughters Sammy and Taylor. "Heather will be deeply missed by her family, friends, colleagues at the Celtics and the entire Marblehead community," her obituary…

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by David Cifarelli
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'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death 'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death
'Honorable' Wareham Teen, 14, Planned On Landscaping Career Until His Death A 14-year-old boy from Southeast Massachusetts had mapped out his future before his life was tragically cut short this month.  Tobey Alford, of Wareham, died a week after he was hit by a car while riding his bike on Tuesday, April 18, as previously reported by Daily Voice.  An eighth grader at Wareham High School, Tobey planned on attending Upper Cap Cod Regional Technical High School next fall to pursue a career in landscaping, his obituary reads. Tobey was also a member of Evangelical Zion Church in West Wareham, used to play in the town's Little League, and enjoyed working out at the l…

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by David Cifarelli
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'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus 'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus
'Beautiful' Legacy Left Behind By Long Island Woman Found Dead On College Campus Amanda Robinson was more than just a 22-year-old from Long Island who was about to graduate from the Massachusetts Maritime Academy. She was the epitome of serving others.  "As a cadet of the Massachusetts Maritime Colleges Regiment, Amanda truly embodied the spirit of 'one hand for the ship, one hand for your shipmate,'" Samara Podmore wrote on a GoFundMe campaign organized on the Nassau County native's behalf.  Robinson, of Bellmore, NY, was found dead in her dorm room on Wednesday morning, April 19, The Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office reports.  Earlie…

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by David Cifarelli
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'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring 'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring
'She Spread Love Everywhere She Went': Lawrence Crash Victim Remembered As Devoted, Caring Family and friends of the 64-year-old Methuen woman killed after a van struck her at an intersection in Lawrence earlier this month said she was a "beautiful soul." Silvana Seabra, 64, was hit just before 2:45 p.m. on April 3 at the intersection of Lawrence Street and Erving Avenue, the Essex County District Attorney's Office said. Paramedics rushed her to Boston Medical Center, but she died from her injuries on Monday, April 10.  Seabra was a Brazilian native who worked as a substitute teacher for middle and high schools, her niece Viviane Melgaco said. Her passion was helping ch…

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by Josh Lanier
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'Collective Pain' Spreads Among UMass-Dartmouth After Freshman Student's Death 'Collective Pain' Spreads Among UMass-Dartmouth After Freshman Student's Death
'Collective Pain' Spreads Among UMass-Dartmouth After Freshman Student's Death A student body is coming together to raise awareness after a 19-year-old University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth student was struck and killed by a car on campus last week.  Frankie Petillo Jr. was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, April 6, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Petillo, of the Manahawkin, NJ, was a freshman Bioengineering student.  UMass students gathered for a candlelight vigil on Monday and also launched a Change.org petition to improve street safety on campus.  The petition says, in part: "The student body wants more safety. Speed bumps, speed monitors, sidewalks, and st…

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by Jon Craig
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Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband
Social Worker Killed In South Mass Hit-Run Leaves Behind Young Son, Husband A 46-year-old social worker was tragically killed in a hit-and-run on a major route in Southeast Massachusetts this week, leaving behind a grieving son and husband. Erpharo Gilbert, of Raynham, died in the crash that happened on Route 24 North in West Bridgewater on Sunday, April 3, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Gilbert’s husband, Jean Marie Coquillon, told WPRI that the couple's 5-year-old son "is still waiting for his mom to come home.” He also expressed anger towards the driver who took Gilbert away from them. “If you stopped and didn’t run, maybe you could have saved her …

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by David Cifarelli
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Lynn Public School Teacher With 'Infectious Smile' Dies Suddenly, Family Flooded With Support Lynn Public School Teacher With 'Infectious Smile' Dies Suddenly, Family Flooded With Support
Lynn Public School Teacher With 'Infectious Smile' Dies Suddenly, Family Flooded With Support The life of a "passionate" teacher and coach at Lynn Public Schools was "cut far too short" when he died at age 49, leaving behind a loving family and school support system.  Joseph Correnti, of Lynn, died on Thursday, March 30, according to his obituary. Correnti taught in Lynn Public Schools for 27 years, most recently as an adaptive PE teacher working with special needs students with physical limitations, according to a Facebook post made by Lynn Public Schools.  "He has brought so much joy to the students he worked with, and they always looked forward to seeing him each week," the Lynn…

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by Morgan Gonzales
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Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan' Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan'
Man Killed In Mass Rollover Crash Was 'Avid Gamer, Die-Hard Patriots Fan' Loved ones are mourning the death of a 28-year-old man who died from injuries sustained in a car crash in Southeast Massachusetts this week. William Gronblom, of New Bedford and formerly of Wareham, was killed in a single-vehicle rollover crash on I-195 in Marion on Monday, April 3, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Gronblom graduated from Upper Cape Regional Technical High School in Bourne in 2012 and worked as a manager for a Home Depot in Hyannis, according to his obituary.  When he was not working, Gronbloom was an "avid gamer," enjoyed building his own computers, a…

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by David Cifarelli