THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, FEbrUAry 21, 2025 Page 21 OBITUARIES Christopher W. Peatridge O f Saugus, Massachusetts and originally from Dorchester. Passed away on February 9, 2025 after a long illness. He is survived by his partner of 30 years, Gail M. Murray of Saugus, his daughter Katherine Peatridge Walsh and her husband Michael of Missouri, his son Christopher Charles Peatridge of Colorado, and two grandchildren, Margot and Ted Walsh. He was the son of the late William and Margaret Peatridge of Dorchester and special father Henry T. Keneally of Rockland, his sisters Mary Collins of Quincy and Martha McGoldrick of Marshfield and two brothers who predeceased him, Michael J. and William F. Peatridge, several nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Christopher is a graduate of South Boston High School, attended Bridgewater State College and received a bachelors and master’s degree at Northeastern University. He was the owner of Blackhorse Group, a private security and consulting firm specializing in political advance assignments and security, covering several presidential, congressional, senate campaigns and private assignments. He was a SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 18 Community Room; Karen (Ren) Antonowicz from Spirits of Fashion will be presenting the program. Did you know that you can create a unique wardrobe that suits your “style personality” without breaking the bank? Join us for this fun styling workshop where we explore ways to treasure hunt for vintage and secondhand clothing and accessoTown of Saugus police officer and a pilot, which was one of his greatest joys and experiences in life. Christopher was a member of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, committee member of the Arthur G. Allen Memorial Scholarship at Bridgewater State University, Association of the First Corp of Cadets, Association of Naval Aviation Inc., Patriot Squadron, Association of Retired Police Officers, Classic Jet Aircraft Association, EAA Warbirds of America, Massachusetts Military Reserve, the Tailhook Association, Fox Hill Yacht Club, Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission, Massachusetts Military Reserve, Merrimack Valley Flyers Association, New England Escadrille , NE Warbirds, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, and VFW Men’s Auxiliary. The wake will be held on Sunday, February 23rd at Hamel-Lydon Funeral Home, 650 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Funeral services will be Monday, February 24th at 10:00 am and followed by a funeral mass at 11:00am at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church located at 237 Sea Street, Quincy, MA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers Foundation (dogood.t2t.org). Burial will be private at a later date. Funeral Arrangements are under the compassionate care of Hamel-Lydon Chapel. For information and online condolences, please visit HamelLydon.com. Diane M. (Savage) Stevenson O f Saugus and Lake Wor th, FL. Passed away peacefully on ries that speak to you and will inspire a new way of dressing. Fill your own closet with a personalized wardrobe that will bring you joy for years to come. Registration began Saturday, Feb. 8, on our online Events Calendar – sauguspubliclibrary.org · Watercolor Heart Mosaic: Please join us for creating a watercolor heart mosaic – with a professional! This event will be in the Brooks Room from 5:30Savage. Diane will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her kindness and compassion touched many lives and her memory will be in their hearts forever. Relatives and friends were Saturday, February 15th at the Greenwood Nursing Facility in Wakefield at the age of 82. She was the beloved wife of Francis J. Stevenson with whom she shared 43 years of marriage. Born on December 20, 1942, in Boston, Diane was the daughter of the late Colonel Charles and Florence (Eagan) Savage. Diane grew up travelling the world as an Army “brat” before finally settling in Saugus. She worked for years with her mom, Flo, at Kelly’s Kreme on Revere Beach. Diane dedicated her life to her family and friends. Diane loved spending time with her grandchildren and having them visit her at her house in Florida. She enjoyed going to the Continental Restaurant on the weekends, Saratoga, NY in the summers and Florida in the winter. In addition to her husband, Diane is survived by her children, Paul Shumski, Peter and Maria Shumski, Lynn and Paul Melanson, Judy and Kevin Gill, and Jean McGovern; her grandchildren, Kendra, Matthew, Meghan, Christopher, Daniel, Nicholas, Mark, Peri, Andrew and Annalise; her sister-in-law, Patricia Savage; nephew, Robert Savage; and her ex-husband and great friend, Paul J. Shumski. She was preceded in death by her son Anthony D’Agostino and her brother Charles 7:00 on Monday, February 24. Registration required – 5th grade and up. · Cookie decorating: Come join us for our cookie decorating program! We will be having a professional come over on Monday, March 3, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Brooks Room on the second floor. Fifth grade and up – registration required. THE SOUNDS | SEE PAGE 22 invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, February 19. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Thursday followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery in Saugus. Muriel (Perkins) Prentice O f Saugus. Died on Monday, February 10th at the Alliance at Rosewood in Peabody at the age of 91. She was the wife of the late John D. Prentice. Born in and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Prentice was the daughter of the late Fred H. and Mildred (Hanright) Pekins, Sr. Muriel was a former secretary to the Director of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. She was an avid Red Sox fan and loved gardening. Mrs. Prentice is survived by her four sons, Larry Prentice and his wife Nancy of Chelmsford, Scott Prentice and his wife Maria of Epping, NH, David Prentice and his wife Barbara of Raymond, NH and John R. Prentice of Saugus; nine grandsons, Jonathan, Ryan, Tyler, Jesse, Joshua, Joseph, Scott, Shane and John; and three great-grandsons, Maverick, Chase, and Bodhi. She was predeceased by her brother, Fred H. Perkins Jr. and stepsister, Gertrude. Relatives and friends were invited to visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Saturday, February 15 followed by a service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in Muriel’s memory. Your Hometown News Delivered! 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