OBITUARY THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, MAy 5, 2023 BEACON | FROM PAGE 20 John “Jack” Nelson Anderson O f Boston. Passed away on April 29, 2023, at 85. Born in Lynn, MA on December 15, 1937, he was the loving son of the late Chester Anderson and the late Kathryn Evans (Nelson). Jack spent his childhood and formative years growing up in Everett, MA. He graduated from Northeastern University. He lived his adult life in Boston, MA. He worked as a banker and then established his own business as a real estate broker. He was most proud of his participation in the Mission Hill housing community where he resided for over 30 plus years, including as a member of the Board of Directors for many years, serving in several capacities on the Board within that community. He enjoyed his travels to Miami and Tampa FL and his visits to Ogunquit, ME. He leaves behind many cousins on his Anderson/Jackson side and three cousins on his Nelson side. He leaves behind many friends from all his endeavors, especially his loyal friend Raul Olivares, who helped care for Jack until his death. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend a funeral service on Wednesday, May 10th, at 11 am in the JF Ward Funeral Home, 772 Broadway, Everett. Services will conclude with interment in Glenwood Cemetery, Everett. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jack’s memory may be made the charity of your choice. she had collapsed in cardiac arrest and died a few days later. “I know Laura’s name is on these new regulations, but they are not just for the rare case of someone collapsing outside an emergency department door— far from it,” said DeMarco at a Statehouse news conference last week. “These new regulations will help all of us find and get inside emergency departments faster, and for some people the difference between getting to a doctor ten minutes faster or wasting ten minutes trying to find the emergency department due to poor signage, confusing layouts, going to the wrong door, could be life changing. It was for Laura.” “I hope so much these new regulations serve as a stepping stone for other states to take a serious look at whether their residents could benefit by establishing rules for emergency department signage, lighting, wayfinding and security monitoring as well,” continued DeMarco. “Maybe that starts with every state in New England.” “There is no way to change the past, but we have done our best to expect a future with optimal outcomes when any of us visits a hospital emergency department,” said Sen. Pat Jehlen (D-Somerville), co-sponsor of the legislation. “I continue to thank Peter, the Department of Public Health and othContact us for all of your home improvement projects and necessities Telephone: 617-699-1782 Toll Free: 1-888-744-1756 Email: info@americanexteriorandwindow.com Windows, Siding, Roofing, Carpentry & More! All estimates, consultations or inspections completed by MA licensed supervisors. *Over 50 years experience. *Better Business Bureau Membership. Insured and Registered Complete Financing Available. No Money Down. Page 21 er advocates committed to honoring Laura’s memory by collaborating on this new set of regulations that I believe will save lives.” “After years of advocacy, I am grateful to Peter for his extensive research and willingness to share Laura’s story, which led to the passage of our bill, Laura’s Law, in early 2021,” said co-sponsor Rep. Christine Barber (D-Somerville). “After more than two years of additional work, new regulations and guidance from the Department of Public Health reflect a number of new requirements to ensure all hospitals in Massachusetts will follow appropriate safety measures on lighting, security and wayfinding. Particularly in an emergency situation, patients need clear and obviBEACON | SEE PAGE 22 American Exterior and Window Corporation
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