THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 6, 2023 Page 17 OBITUARIES Dawn Marie Gravell Of Malden. Passed away at home unexpectedly on December 31st, 2022 at 54. She is survived by her four children: Brian Gravell, Jessica Gravell, Donald Seeley, Nicholas Gravell, Grandchildren Isaiah Gravell and Aviyanna Brea. She is also survived by her brothers and sisters: Charles Gravell, Christine Gravell-Santos, Michael and Joseph Gravell. Her nieces and nephew: Shayla Bridgett Gravell, Amanda Hawkins and Aaron Santos. Dawn was loved by many. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation and funeral service at the JF Ward Funeral Home, Everett, MA on Thursday, January 5th. Doris Anne Flynn P assed away on December 31st, 2022 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of her predeceased husband Walter Flynn, Doris was born in Charlestown to Edward Aloysius and Marietta Elizabeth (Lyman) McCabe and lived in Medford for most her life. SurDONATES | FROM PAGE 1 Brown were honored to accept a generous $5,000 donation from longtime Malden Public Schools educator and former Linden Principal William “Bill” Dempsey, in memory of his son, Jim Dempsey. Jim passed away this past November after a fall. Throughout much of his adult life, Jim suffered from substance use disorder; recently he had been doing better. The constant for Jim in his battle was always his father’s unwavering and unconditional love for his son. Bill Dempsey told us he never “gave up on him”. Mr. Dempsey wants MOA to use the money to “help kids,” vived by her son James and his wife Kathleen of Medford, daughter Janet Morris of Melrose, son Robert and his wife Mary of Andover, and her son Kenneth and his wife Debra of Woburn. Loving grandmother to Kerry Davis and her husband Caleb, Kaitlyn Josephs and her husband Eric, Mackenzie LeBert and her husband Richard, John, Connor, Daniel, Skyla, Abigail, Michael, Jack, Leanne, and Kimberly as well as great-grandchildren Callie, Cameron, Gabriella and Joshua. Doris is survived by four sisters in law – Margaret (Peggy) McCabe of Malden, Norma McCabe of Jacksonville, NC, Brenda McCabe of Holden, Ann Flynn of Medford, as well as many nieces and nephews. Doris was predeceased by her siblings Marietta, Joseph, Jeanne, Paul, Philip, William, Edward, Leo, and her granddaughter Katherine. Doris worked for the Federal Reserve Bank in Boston and the Malden Teachers Credit Union. She devoted many years in volunteer service to the Immaculate Conception Parish in roles as a Eucharistic Minister and through various parish school related groups. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral from the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Saturday January 7 at 9 AM followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at Imsomething he did his entire career! We think it makes perfect sense to use the funding to support our annual community day. This event is all about connections, kids, families and community, and there is nobody in Malden who personifi es these more than Mr. Dempsey. The annual event helps to build connections; it provides valuable recovery resources, and there are games, races and food for kids and adults of all ages! MOA thanks Mr. Dempsey for his donation! For more information about MOA, please contact Paul Hammersley at 781-838-2203. You can also visit the website at https://www.maldenovercomingaddiction.com/. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net maculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden at 10 AM. Services will conclude with interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Friday January 6 from 5-8 PM. In lieu of fl owers, donations in her memory may be made to Immaculate Conception Parish, 10 Fellsway East, Malden, MA 02148 c/o the St. Vincent de Paul Society. Robert E. "Bob" Cosman Of Malden, a longtime r esiden t . Passed away on December 30, 2022 at the age of 90. Bob was born in Malden, on September 16, 1932 to Ethel (Enos) Cosman and John Cosman. He was the youngest of 5 brothers, the late John Cosman of Walpole, Sylvester "Jock" Cosman of Weymouth, Alfred Cosman of Burlington, and Henry "Mike" Cosman of Bedford. Bob grew up in Malden, MA and was a graduate of Malden High School Class of 1952. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Bermuda and Norfolk, VA. He married his high school sweetheart, Jeannette Kolak. They were married for 68 years until she passed earlier this year and had 2 children. After his time in the Navy, he worked as a senior underwriting offi cer for Arkwright-Boston Mutual Insurance Company in Waltham for 35 years. When he retired, he enjoyed spending time with his family as well as golfi ng. He was a member of Meadowbrook Golf Club in Reading MA. Bob was predeceased by his wife Jeannette Cosman and is survived by his son Robert Cosman, Jr. and his wife Margaret Cosman, and his daughter Donna Folino and her husband Robert Folino. He was the ~ Legal Notice ~ Notice of Comment Period and Community Meetings for CDBG and HOME Program Year 2023 (City Fiscal Year 2024) Annual Action Plan The City of Malden will hold a 30-day comment period and will conduct meetings regarding its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the North Suburban Consortium Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) programs (City Fiscal Year 2024) funding and draft Annual Action Plan. The Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development (OSPCD) administers both programs which are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The HOME program covers the communities of Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere and Winthrop. OSPCD has set the following schedule for development of the Annual Action Plan: Tuesday, January 10, 2023: Community Meeting #1 at 6:00pm via Zoom. This meeting includes an overview of the CDBG and HOME programs, including discussion of current programs, strategies, priorities and needs. Community input is strongly encouraged. Monday, January 16, 2023: CDBG applications available. Applications will be available online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/864/CDBG-Program. Applications must be submitted through the Neighborly Software application portal no later than 5:00 pm February 16, 2023. Tuesday, January 17, 2023: CDBG Application Technical Support at 6:00pm via Zoom. This is for potential CDBG applicants to receive technical assistance regarding their applications and the Neighborly Software program. Thursday, February 16, 2023: Applications due by 5:00pm through the Neighborly Software application. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered. Monday, April 3, 2023: The draft Annual Action Plan is released and public comment period begins. Comments may be submitted to apratt@cityofmalden.org with subject line “AAP Public Comment” or to Alex Pratt, OSPCD, 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148 by 5:00pm Wednesday, May 3, 2023. The draft Annual Action Plan will be available online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/864/CDBG-Program. Tuesday, April 11, 2023: Community Meeting #2 at 6:00pm via Zoom. This meeting includes discussion and public feedback on the draft Annual Action Plan. Wednesday, May 3, 2023: Public Comment Period ends at 5:00pm. Monday, May 15, 2023: Annual Action Plan submitted to HUD. Saturday, July 1, 2023: Program Year 2023 (City Fiscal Year 2024) begins and runs through June 30, 2024. All Zoom log-in information will be posted online at https://www.cityofmalden.org/calendar.aspx. January 06, 2023 proud grandfather to Megan Folino-Kirkham and her husband Matthew Kirkham, Lauren Folino-Blaeser, and her husband Luke Blaeser, Kathleen Cosman, and Matthew Cosman and he was the great grandfather to 1 year old Cameron Kirkham and furry friends Wrigley, Albus, and Leia. Relatives and friends were invited to gather in honor of Bob’s life during visiting hours at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose, on Thursday, Jan. 5 from 4-7pm, and again on Friday for his Funeral Service celebrated at 10am. Interment with Military Honors by the United States Navy at Forest Dale Cemetery, Malden. Thank you to the staff at Forestdale Park, especially Doreen and Jackie, who did their best to make his time there a pleasant experience. Gifts in Bob's memory may be made to The Community Family www.communityfamily. org/make-a-donation. For online tribute, please visit RobinsonFuneralHome.com.
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