Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support
Eastern Mass Mother of 6 Dies Suddenly At Age 43, Community Pours Out Love, Support A Middlesex County single mother died unexpectedly recently, leaving her six children parentless. Now, one of her children is asking for the community's help. Lynda M. Miller, of Somerville, died suddenly at her home on Saturday, July 22, at age 43, according to her obituary.  Miller enjoyed spending time at the beach and cheering on her children from the sidelines at their football and basketball games and cheerleading competitions.  "Above all, she put her family first and cherished time spent together," her obituary said.  Miller was a "devoted mother" to her six childre…
Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish
Eastern Mass Mom Of 3 Dies, Community Helps Fulfill Her Final Wish A fundraiser for a Norfolk County mother of three who died of cancer this week has surpassed its $5,000 goal in less than a day.  Gina Findlay, a Braintree mother of three, died on Wednesday, July 26 of melanoma, leaving behind her three children: Marissa, Michael, and Jordan, according to a GoFundMe created to raise money for her funeral arrangements.  Findlay, who said she was a "daddy's girl" on her Facebook page, wanted to be buried next to her father, who died in 2018.  Friends say Findlay declined rapidly before her death, and her family did not have time to make …
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly An Essex County man and devoted father with the "most loving, gentle soul on earth" is being memorialized by his son, with help from their community.  Philip Randazzo, age 50, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 19 after a sudden illness, according to his obituary.  Randazzo was a talented carpenter known for his humor and dedication to his family. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and going on bike rides with his son. His 20-year-old son, also named Philip Randazzo, made a request for help paying for the costs associated with his father's death via a GoFundMe fundraiser.…
Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod
Memorial Set For Mass Teen Killed In Boat Crash On Cape Cod Family and friends of a 17-year-old killed on Cape Cod over the weekend will gather on Friday, July 28, to remember the girl.  Sadie Mauro, of Shelburne in Middlesex County, was killed Saturday when the boat she was riding on crashed into a jetty in Dennis, state police said. Related: Teen With 'Heart Of Gold' Killed, 5 Hurt After Boat Slams Into Cape Cod Jetty A celebration of life for the rising Dover-Sherborn High School will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church, at 11 Washington Street in Sherborn, at 10 a.m. Friday. Visitors are asked to wear casual summer attire to …
Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support
Recently-Married Beverly Man, 35, Dies Unexpectedly, Widow Met With Surge Of Support An Essex County man is being remembered as a "ray of light to all who met him" as his community rallies to provide support to his wife. Philip Joseph Newcomb Jr., of Beverly, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 17, at age 35, according to his obituary.  "Phil, who had a larger-than-life personality, made everyone smile and feel so loved," the obituary reads.  Phil was born in Weymouth and graduated from Randolph High School in 2006.  He was an avid fan of baseball, soccer, basketball, and hockey, and his favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. Phil was also a passiona…
Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run
Support Pours In For Family Of ‘Vivacious’ 4-Year-Old Who Died In Boston Hit, Run The family of a 4-year-old who died in a hit-and-run crash in Suffolk County is receiving an outpouring of support in the aftermath of the "unexpected tragedy." A 4-year-old, identified by his family as Ivan Christopher Pierre, died on Tuesday, July 18 after being hit by a car in the area of 165 Wood Avenue in Hyde Park, Boston, according to the Boston Police Department.  The vehicle hit the child and drove away from the scene without stopping, police say. Ivan was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.  "Ivan, or "Ivy" as we called him was the “life of the p…
Body Of Hopkinton 21-Year-Old Recovered From Lake, Community Rallies Support For Family Body Of Hopkinton 21-Year-Old Recovered From Lake, Community Rallies Support For Family
Body Of Hopkinton 21-Year-Old Recovered From Lake, Community Rallies Support For Family A young man drowned in a Middlesex County lake, leaving behind a mourning family.  The body of Wilinson J. Orbequito, age 21, of Hopkinton, was recovered from Lake Maspenock in Hopkinton on Saturday, July 22, according to the Hopkinton Police Department.  Orbequito had gone swimming at Sandy Beach one day earlier and never return.  Firefighters and police officers began searching the beach line for the 21-year-old on Friday and deployed sonar-equipped rescue boats. They suspended the search overnight due to an intense storm and limited visibility.  First responders resumed the search Satu…
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye 'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye
'You Will Never Be Forgotten': Friends Of Lynn Man Killed In Rock Crusher Accident Say Goodbye The loved ones of a 37-year-old Lynn man killed in a freak accident in Essex County on Monday, July 17, said he was a hard-working businessman and caring friend.  Chris Perry died while cleaning a malfunctioning rock crusher suspended above a quarry at the Aggregate Industries facility at 30 Danvers Road in Swampscott, the Essex County District Attorney said. Another worker also working in the machine escaped without injury.  Chris was the owner and operator of C.G.P. Landscaping and loved the outdoors, according to his obituary.  Chris loved snowboarding, skateboarding, rollerblading, je…
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many'
Peabody Police Officer Dies Tragically, Community Rallies To Help Family Of Man 'Loved By Many' The family of an Essex County man so beloved he was nicknamed the "Mayor of Peabody" is receiving an outpouring of support after his unexpected death.  Henry Breckenridge, a Peabody police officer, died from complications that arose during a non-emergency surgery at Salem Hospital, the Peabody Police Department announced on Thursday, July 20.  Hospital staff worked "heroically" to try and save him, but to no avail.  Breckenridge believed in community policing and was an "outstanding" officer, said Police Chief Tom Griffin. He was particularly loved by young people, who shared support and…
'Such Beautiful Smile': Teen Who Drowned Near Shannon Beach Remembered For His Compassion 'Such Beautiful Smile': Teen Who Drowned Near Shannon Beach Remembered For His Compassion
'Such Beautiful Smile': Teen Who Drowned Near Shannon Beach Remembered For His Compassion Loved ones of the 17-year-old boy who drowned over the weekend while swimming with friends at Upper Mystic Lakes say he was hard-working, kind, and helpful.  Luis Tejeda, 17, of Lynn, was found by divers around 7 p.m. near Shannon Beach.  Luis was swimming with a group of friends about 100 yards offshore and outside the swim zone, state police said. At some point, one of the other swimmers noticed the teenager hadn't resurfaced. Related: Body of 17-Year-Old Pulled From Water Near Shannon Beach There are no lifeguards on duty there after 6 p.m., police said.  A GoFundMe fo…
Salem Father, Age 40, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Rallies Around Family Salem Father, Age 40, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Rallies Around Family
Salem Father, Age 40, Dies Unexpectedly, Community Rallies Around Family The recent passing of an Essex County man was "shocking," but friends and supporters are rallying around his "devastated" family.  Dewayne Reed, age 40, died unexpectedly at his Salem home on Wednesday, July 12, leaving behind his wife, Branigan, and son, Vaugn, according to his obituary.  "You will forever be missed bro," read a Facebook tribute to Reed. "I am reading your high school news columns crying because I can't believe how fast time flies! Your little man will always be watched out for. Much love to your friends and family who are mourning your sudden loss." R…
Former Littleton Police Chief Dies, 'His Legacy Will Live On' Former Littleton Police Chief Dies, 'His Legacy Will Live On'
Former Littleton Police Chief Dies, 'His Legacy Will Live On' A man who served his community for 37 years died after a long battle with cancer. Matthew King, who served as police chief in Littleton from 2014 to 2018, died on Monday, July 3 after a "courageous" battle with cancer at age 63, according to his obituary and the Littleton Police Department.  He lived in Ayer and formerly lived in Bedford.  King, who graduated from the University of Maine, joined the Littleton police force as a patrolman on May 11, 1981. He worked his way through the ranks of the department and retired as Chief of the Department on July 1, 2018. King served with "unwaveri…