THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, October 8, 2021 Page 11 Forestdale Park resident receives special Lifetime Achievement Award O n September 21, Marion Desmond received a special Lifetime Achievement Award from Forestdale Park Senior Living, the Assisted Living and Compass Memory Support Community that she calls home. Staff , family members and special town guests participated in the award ceremony that highlighted Marion’s life story, personal achievements and her positive impact within the community. Mayor Gary Christenson was in attendance to present Marion with the distinct honor. Desmond has been happily living at Forestdale Park for two and a half years with her kitten, Pink, who is named after Pink Floyd. She is originally from Norwich, Conn. and has lived in Massachusetts since 1960. She was happily married to Kenneth V. Desmond, who was the fi rst African-American on the Malden School Committee. They had two children and Desmond is also a proud grandmother to seven grandkids. Desmond is an accomplished scholar, having attended College Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Boston University, Roger Williams University and Cambridge College. She is a Registered Nurse with a masMarion Desmond is shown getting ready to cut the celebratory cake. Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Marion Desmond (second from left)poses with (from right to left) Ward 5 Councillor Barbara Murphy, Desmond’s son Appeals Court Judge Ken Desmond, Jr., Mayor Gary Christenson and City Council President/Ward 7 Councillor Neal Anderson. ter’s in Health Education and has worked at Mass General and in Public Health for the City of Boston. Desmond is the founder of the Northeast Black Women’s Caucus and was the fi rst African American School Nurse for the city of Malden. She is very active in her church and its choir. She is the Vice President and founding member of the Northshore Black Women’s Association and was recently given an Achievement Award by the Zonta Club of Malden. About Forestdale Park Forestdale Park is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts senior community located in Malden off ering service-enriched assisted living options as well as a secure Compass Memory Support Neighborhood® designed for those experiencing memory loss. For more information about Forestdale Park, call 781333-8903 or visit the community’s website, www.ForestdalePark.com. MPR ENGINEERING CO. AFFORDABLE & COST EFFECTIVE Civil Engineering * Certified Plot Plans Surveying * Boundaries * Flood Zones Call for FREE Estimate: (781) 629-2891 ~ LICENSED & INSURED~ To Do: Take a Vacation Replace Windows Pay Tuition SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life Done: Members Plus Home Equity Line 3.25% APR* No Closing Costs 12-Year Draw Use Your Home for The CASH You Need – Today! Apply FAST at memberspluscu.org http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 MEDFORD NORWOOD DORCHESTER EVERETT PLYMOUTH *APR = Annual Percentage Rate. Rate subject to change without notice. Variable rate based on Prime Rate as published by the Wall Street Journal. As of August 15, 2021, the Prime Rate is 3.25%. 12-year draw, 8-year repayment. Best rate requires a new HELOC application, loan-to-value (LTV) of 80% or less and strong creditworthiness. Properties held in trust may require additional fees. Early termination fee of $400 applies for lines of credit closed within first 36 months. Requires property insurance. NMLS #472281 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available
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