Wednesday, April 17, 2013
The Chinese national was studying statistics at Boston University. She was killed in Monday's bombing at the Boston Marathon.
A Chinese newspaper has identified the third Boston Marathon bombing victim as Lu Lingzi, a Boston University graduate student, according to the Associated Press. Lu, from Shenyang, China, was studying statistics in Boston. A second Chinese national and BU student, Zhou Danling, was also injured in the blasts. She is listed in stable condition in a Boston hospital, according to Chinese officials. Lu's death has led to an outpouring from friends, family and concerned neighbors in China. Lu's Sina Weibo page already has 20,000 comments from shocked and upset friends (Sina Weibo is a Chinese social media service that combines Twitter- and Facebook-like features). A former neighbor in China was elegiac when talking about Lu on his Sina Weibo …
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Boston TV icon hosted a children's show in the 1950s-1970s. Do you have any photos from back in the day?
Rex Trailer, a Boston TV icon who had been recovering from pneumonia recently, has died. Trailer hosted “Boomtown,” a children’s show with a Western theme on WBZ-TV from 1956-1974. How did a Western cowboy make his mark in Boston? According to Wikipedia, his corporate overlords gave him a choice of Cleveland or Boston. But he's remembered for more than his cowboy get-up.The Boston Globe wrote in an editorial last year: Kids adored Trailer’s rodeo tricks. But mostly they adored him for his consistent kindness and competence. He also inspired a local cowpunk band to name itself "Tex Railer's Doomtown." Trailer was 84. A funeral is being planned, but no date has been set yet, according to his website. Meantime, what are your memories of Rex…
Monday, December 10, 2012
Leonard Marshall, a retired Peabody firefighter, died Dec. 8 after a long illness. He was 87.
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Monday, December 10, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] Leonard Marshall, 87, a retired Peabody firefighter, died Saturday evening at the Peabody Glenn Nursing Center after a long illness. He was the loving husband of 64 years to Francelina (Cunha)Marshall. Lenny was born in Peabody on Jan. 28, 1925, the son of the late Jesse and Margaret (Silveria) Marshall and was a graduate of Peabody High School in 1942. He was a distinguished veteran, entering the U.S. Army in 1943, serving with the the 82nd Airborne Division. He was in the Invasion of Normandy, France as a glider, was the recipient of the Purple Heart and later received the French Legion Medal of Honor from the government of France. Upon his discharge, he was …
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Friday, November 30, 2012
State Rep. Joyce Spiliotis, a Peabody native and former city councilor, died Nov. 29. She was 65. Funeral service is Dec. 3 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church.
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Friday, November 30, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of O'Donnell Funeral Home.] Mrs. Joyce (Burns) Spiliotis Jarvis, 65, of Peabody, beloved wife of Richard A. "Dick" Jarvis, died Thursday morning at Salem Hospital following a brief illness surrounded by her family. Born in Peabody, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Chuck" and Virginia (Cox) Burns. She was raised and educated in Peabody and was a graduate of Peabody High School. She continued her education at Suffolk University. Joyce Burns Spiliotis was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives by the people of Peabody in November of 2002. She represented five of Peabody's six wards and was completing her fifth two-year term in the House of Representatives. Politically, prior to …
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
Visiting hours and services for Joyce Spiliotis, who died Thursday, will be held over the next few days.
Initial funeral arrangements for Joyce Spiliotis have been announced as follows: Spiliotis, a Peabody Democrat serving as the 12 Essex District representative, died Nov. 29 at home with her family by her side. She was 65.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
World War II vet and former Peabody postman dies at 90.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] John C. Keilty, 90, beloved husband of the late Theresa (MacLellan) Keilty, died in his sleep Friday morning at Putnam Farm in Danvers. Born in Peabody, he was the son of the late Patrick and Bridget (Killeen) Keilty. He was a 1939 graduate of Peabody High School, then studied ornamental horticulture at Essex Agricultural High School 1940-1941, where he captained the cross country team and was a miler for the winter track team. He served in Europe with the U.S. Army’s 66th Division as a Staff Sergeant during World War II, and was an Army Ranger. Jack completed the Boston Marathon in 1941, finishing in just under three hours. Mr. Keilty was a letter carrier for 37 …
Longtime former city solicitor and Peabody native Larry O'Keefe dies at 75.
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Thursday, October 4, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] Attorney Lawrence J. “Larry” O’Keefe, age 75, a lifetime resident of Peabody, died Sunday, Sept. 30, 2012 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a devoted husband to Nancy B. (Matson) O’Keefe with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. Besides his loving wife Nancy, he leaves four children: Lawrence Jr. and his wife Renee of Northborough, Brian and his wife Joanne of Topsfield, Lori Burke and her husband Jay of Reading and Gary of Peabody. He also leaves nine loving grandchildren: Karissa, Deanna, Julia, Jack, Liam, Caroline, Victoria, Emily and Thomas. He is survived by his two brothers Louis O’Keefe and wife Patricia of Lynnfield, and Robert O’Keefe of …
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Friday, September 14, 2012
Peabody native, longtime teacher and musical director Ellen Endslow died Sept. 10 after a brief illness. She was 64.
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] Ellen Frances (Carlin) Endslow, 64, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, teacher, mentor and friend, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Sept. 10, 2012 at Union Hospital in Lynn. Born on Feb. 23, 1948 in Salem, and raised in Peabody, Mrs. Endslow was the eldest daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Eagan) Carlin of Peabody. A 1965 Peabody High School graduate, Mrs. Endslow received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Salem State College and a master’s degree in creative arts in education from Lesley University. She taught in grades three through eight and directed more than 24 musicals during her 35-year tenure as a dedicated teacher in the …
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Longtime Peabody teacher and city native Papi, who retired this past June, died Tuesday following a brief illness. She was 69.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] Carol A. Papi, 69, of Peabody, died Tuesday morning at her sisters home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was the devoted wife of the late James Papi. Born in Lynn, she was daughter of the late Francis and Geraldine (McGrath) Hynes. She was a lifelong resident of Peabody and a graduate of Peabody High School, Class of 1960. She continued her education at Salem State College and received her bachelors’ degree in education in 1964, and her master’s degree in 1968. Carol taught in the city of Peabody for over 48 years, retiring this past June. She first started her teaching career at the Kiley School and for the past 39 years she taught …
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
Retired Georgetown Police Sgt. and Peabody native David Armstrong died Tuesday in a car accident on Route 128. He was 54.
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Sunday, August 26, 2012
[The following obituary is courtesy of Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home.] David Wayne Armstrong, 54, of Peabody, a recent retired sergeant with the Georgetown Police Department, died Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012 as a result of taking an ill turn while driving on Route 128 and 95 in Peabody. He was born in Lynn on Dec. 21, 1957, the son of the late George F. and Dorothy (Rhoades) Armstrong and was raised in Peabody, graduating from the Peabody Vocational High School in 1975 where he was the class president. He later graduated with a doctorate degree from the Mass. School of Law. He had worked as a machinist at Stanley Bros. in Beverly and later became a security officer at the Northshore Mall in Peabody. David joined the Georgetown Police …
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Kathleen Malloy
3:04 pm on Thursday, February 7, 2013
I'm a commercial hair and makeup artist and about 15 years ago I was teaching a makeup class at an acting school to a bunch of teenagers. It was a weekend workshop so the kids had back to back classes scheduled on various subjects. As I packed my stuff to leave the teacher for the next class walked in and I couldn’t believe it was Rex Trailer! I spent so many happy hours watching Boomtown when I … more ›