Page 12 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAY, JAnUArY 16, 2026 REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Bastola, Sanjiv Caron, Madison Charles J. “Duke” McLaughlin, Jr. M r. Charles J. “Duke” McLaughlin, Jr., of Saugus, formerly of Malden, age 83, died on January 10, 2026, at Salem Hospital. He was the husband of Carol A. (Scanzillo) McLaughlin, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage. Born in Boston and raised in Malden, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Mary (Sexton) McLaughlin. A machinist at the General Electric for 40 years and a resident of Saugus for 58 years, Duke was a member of the Saugus Boosters Club and the Lynn Hibernian Hall. He coached CYO Basketball at St. Margaret’s Church and for the Saugus American Little League, organized the Sunday Morning Golf League at Rowley Country Club. As a Boston College fan Charlie was a football season ticket holder for many years. Duke’s kindness and generosity was extended to many. Besides his wife, Charlie is survived by his son Charles J. McLaughlin III and his wife Maureen of Saugus, two grandchildren: Haley and Kyle. He was the brother of Sheila Nigro and her husband Leonard of Saugus, Maureen McLaughlin of North Reading. Duke was also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to Blessed Sacrament Parish, 14 Summer St., Saugus, MA 01906. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral BUYER2 Bastola, Deepak Mclellan, Walter SELLER1 Otterson, Kathleen H Barone, Francesca SELLER2 Mchugh, Debora M Feldman, Michael OBITUARIES Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., SAUGUS, on Thursday, January 15th, 2026, 3-7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held from the funeral home on Friday, January 16th, 2026, at 11 a.m. followed by a funeral mass in Blessed Sacrament Church at noon. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. David Alvin Call 78 , passed away o n January 4, surrounded by his family, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He is survived by his longtime partner Dierdre Lacativa, his three children, Pamela Call MacDonald, Amy Call Well and David Call, his six grandchildren, his brother Robert Call and many nieces and nephews who adored him. Born in Winchester, MA to Edith and Alvin Call, David was the 7th of 8 children, but he always claimed to be his mother’s favorite. David eventually moved to New Hampshire and went to Monadnock Regional High called him Sleeping Beauty because he dozed off at parties? 10. In 1901 skijoring behind 1. Jan. 16 is Appreciate a Dragon Day; what is a dragonet? 2. tard and Plum similar? 3. On Jan. 17, 1950, the Great Brinks Robbery took place in what city? 4. To what fictional protagonist are Belladonna Took, Bullroarer Took, the Old Took and the Sackville-Bagginses related? 5. What two areas have no time zones? How are Peacock, Mus6. On Jan. 18, 1778, James Cook discovered what islands with a name like a food? 7. Where did George Washington give the first State of the Union Address: D.C., New York or Philadelphia? 8. The largest-ever car-free medieval city is in what country: France, Morocco or Spain? 9. Jan. 19-23 is No Name-Calling Week; what chief justice/president’s wife, Helen, what animal debuted at the Nordic Games: dog, horse or reindeer? 11. What is the meaning of SAD, which is an abbreviation for a condition? 12. What fairytale author with a name including a religion name wrote “The Ice Maiden”? 13. On Jan. 20 when was Martin Luther King, Jr. Day first celebrated: 1977, 1981 or 1986? 14. Waning gibbous means what? 15. What 1950s TV series had “Circus Day,” “Let’s Go Day” and School, where he played football and held the record for most unassisted tackles for over 20 years. After graduating from high school, David joined the Army, serving as an artillery field surveyor, earning Good Conduct, National Defense Service medals, and a Sharpshooter certification. He served for three years, including time in Vietnam and Germany. He completed his service and moved to Wakefield MA. While hanging out at the Town Line Bar in Malden MA, he befriended the bartender Ray Oliver and got his blessing to take Ray’s sister Linda out on a date. The two eventual“Discovery Day”? 16. Jan. 21 is Mariachi Day; the mariachi song “Cielito Lindo” was performed on what popular TV show by a Cuba-born band leader? 17. In the 1940s a Canadian accidentally discovered how to make what when researching ice on jet engines? 18. What buzzwords have been created from Bush, Obama, Reagan and Trump? 19. gle: “That’s All Right,” “Burning Love” or “Jailhouse Rock”? 20. On Jan. 22, 1909, what Asian U.N. official was born who became known by a letter? ly married, raised their children and spent 31 years together before divorcing. While working installing carpets with his brother, David began to go to school nights on the GI Bill, eventually earning his MBA. He began a job in finance, working in several regional banks and credit unions, including Saugus Bank & Trust and institutions in Boston, New York and Miami. Settling in Saugus, David was an active member of the community, coaching his children’s youth league, was a member of the Rotary Club, and an elected town meeting member. Known for his boundless energy, he was the organizer and creator of several Saugus traditions including Founders Day in Cliftondale and the Lynnhurst School Haunted House. David loved a good dad joke, he never got a haircut, he always got them all cut. He also had great advice which was often wrapped in little phrases including “if you make a bad deal, hug it all the tighter” and “the way to begin work is to begin it”. OBITS | SEE PAGE 13 ANSWERS ADDRESS 166 Essex St 28 Emory St CITY Saugus Saugus DATE 12.23.25 12.23.25 PRICE 760000 723000 What was Elvis’ first sin1. A small dragon 2. They are parts of names of Clue game characters (Mrs., Colonel and Professor, respectively) 3. Boston 4. Bilbo Baggins of “The Hobbit” 5. North and South Pole 6. Hawaiian Islands (he named them the Sandwich Islands after the 4th Earl of Sandwich) 7. New York 8. Morocco (Fes el-Bali in Fez) 9. William Howard Taft 10. Reindeer (the sport has also featured pulling by other animals, cars, motorcycles and snowmobiles) 11. Seasonal Affective Disorder (depression) 12. Hans Christian Andersen 13. 1986 14. The name of the phase after a full moon 15. “Mickey Mouse Club” 16. “I Love Lucy” (by Desi Arnaz) 17. Artificial snow 18. Bushism, Obamacare, Reaganomics and Trumpian 19. “That’s All Right” 20. Secretary-General U Thant
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