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THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2022 Page 15 OBITUARIES Robert G. “Bob” Atkinson 93, of Northborough, formerly of Saugus, passed away on Wednesday, February 23, following a two-year battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Ellen Theresa (Griffi n) Atkinson. Robert was born on April 11, 1928, in Watertown, son of the late James Edward Atkinson and Marie Yvonne (Arsenault) Atkinson. He was raised and educated in Saugus, a graduate of Saugus High School, Class of 1945. He went on to serve his country as a member of the United States Navy serving from 19451949 and then from 1950-1952. During his second tour of duty, Robert served onboard the battleship USS Iowa (BB-61) off the coast of Korea as an aerographer’s mate (ship’s meteorologist), attaining the rank of 2nd Class Petty Offi cer upon his honorable discharge from the Navy. He went on to attend the University of Miami, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, graduating in 1956 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. After graduation, he worked as an Electrical Engineer for Western Electric Corporation, as a Field Engineer for General Electric Company, and a Sales Engineer for Transitron Corporation, Motorola Semiconductor and New England Technical Sales. He went on to own and operate his own company, serving as president of Carlisle Technical Sales until retirement. Besides his loving wife, he is survived by his sons, Robert G. Atkinson, Jr., John J. Atkinson and his wife Pamela; his step-children, Benjamin Dugan, Alexander Dugan, Gregory Dugan; his grandchildren, Ellen Y. Atkinson and Jacob S. Atkinson; his siblings, Joseph L. Atkinson, James E. Atkinson, Irene M. Lee, Patricia M. Sullivan, Jean P. Blakeley; his previous wife, Genevieve F. (Kochan) Atkinson, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, Richard Atkinson, of Scottsdale, AZ. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114. Eleanor “Helen” (Martelli) Dittmer Of Peabody, formerly of Saugus, died on Feb. 22 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. She was the wife of the late Myron Dittmer & the late Michael DeBlasio. Mrs. Dittmer was the beloved mother of Michael DeBlasio & his wife Mary Ann of Littleton, Lucille Banfi eld & her husband Archie of FL, David DeBlasio & his wife Janice of Plainville, Cora Paquin & her husband William of FL, Myron Dittmer & his wife Rose Marie of Melrose & the late William Dittmer. She was predeceased by 2 sisters & 5 brothers and the cherished grandmother of 16 & 22 great grandchildren. Mrs. Dittmer is also survived by many nieces & nephews. In lieu of fl owers donations in her memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at stjude.org. 8. According to guinnessworldrecords.com, what NFL player has at least 22 “memorable records”? 9. On March 7, 1801, which 1. March 4 is Employee Appreciation Day; in what decade was the movie “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit,” which features a World War II veteran with work-life balance issues? 2. Who is known as the “American March King” and helped create a musical instrument? 3. What sports equipment has pentagons and hexagons? 4. March 5 is National Absinthe Day; what color is absinthe usually? 5. Why is a funny bone called that? 6. In what 1967 British sci-fi series were there guest stars introduced as “the new Number Two”? 7. On March 6, 1888, what author who had worked as a Civil War nurse died in Concord, Mass.? state enacted the fi rst-ever state voter registration law? 10. In 1910, who became the fi rst U.S. president to attend baseball’s opening day game and throw out the fi rst pitch? 11. What river with the same name (also a color) is in Texas and Vietnam? 12. What is NASA’s HelioSwarm? 13. On March 8, 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 started production; it was later called what? 14. What Motown recording artist released the single “Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-DooDa-Day”? Mildred E. (Tura) Salsman Age 92, died at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on Wednesday, February 23. She was the wife of the late Ernest F. Salsman. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, Mrs. Salsman was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred (Curtis) Tura. Mildred was a retired secretary for the Town of Saugus School Department where she worked for over 30 years. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, crossword puzzles, coloring and entertaining for family and friends. Mrs. Salsman is survived by her son, Mark R. Salsman and his wife Valerie Casella of Wenham; her daughter, Amy L. Alther of Saugus; three grandchildren, Eric Salsman and his partner Sam, Adam Salsman and his wife Susan, and Zachary Salsman and his wife Cat; daughters-in-law, Regina Salsman of Malden and Lauren Salsman of Lynn; lifelong friend, Tom Sheehan; as well as many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Ernest F. Salsman, Jr.; sonin-law, Frederic Alther; and seven siblings, Charlotte Cahill, George Tura, Emma Pennachio, Alphonso “Pete” Tura, Leonard Tura, Charles Tura and Joseph Tura. In lieu of fl owers, donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at stjude.org. 15. What is the name of the comic strip in which you would fi nd Dagwood Bumstead? 16. March 9 is Get Over It Day, which is midpoint between what two holidays? 17. “Make Way for Ducklings” by Robert McCloskey takes place in what city? 18. In spring 1898 the song “O sole mio” (My Sunshine) was co-composed by Eduardo di Capua in Odessa in what country? 19. Julia Kern, who competed in cross-country skiing at the 2022 Olympics, learned to ski where near Boston? 20. On March 10, 1955, a patent was issued for “Dispensing Valves for Gas Pressure Containers,” which was to be used for what in spray cans? Antonietta “Dede” (Giacoppo) Serio Age 98, of Saugus, Monday, February 21, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, A. Luciano “Louis” Serio. Born and raised on Albert and Sedgewick St in Jamaica Plain, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore “Sam” and Immacolata “Margaret” (Schiavo) Giacoppo. Dede retired from Harvard University where she worked for many years in the Dean’s offi ce and Radcliff e College and bought a home for herself and her parents in Saugus in 1965. She loved everything Italian and enjoyed cooking, baking, traveling, gardening, the Boston Red Sox and the Boston Celtics. Her biggest joy was spending time with her large family, friends, and neighbors. Dede’s home was a loving, welcoming place where she nurtured and encouraged the family and friends who gathered there over many decades. She was sister of the late Mary Gelormini & her late husband Gabriel Gelormini, the late Leo Giacoppo & his wife Janet. Beloved aunt to Linda Hemenway & her husband Bruce of Milford, the late Gary Gelormini, Michael Giacoppo & his wife Norma of AZ, Laura Giacoppo of OR, Steven Giacoppo & his wife Linda of AZ, Paul Giacoppo & his wife Erin of CA, and many great-nieces and nephews. ANSWERS 1. The 1950s (1956) 2. John Philip Sousa (sousaphone) 3. Soccer ball 4. Green 5. The real name of the upper arm bone is humerus, which sounds like humorous. 6. “The Prisoner” 7. Louisa May Alcott 8. Tom Brady 9. Massachusetts 10. William Howard Taft 11. Red River 12. A hub spacecraft with eight smaller spacecraft that will measure the magnetic fi eld and solar wind 13. VW Bus 14. Stevie Wonder 15. “Blondie” 16. Valentine’s Day and April Fools’ Day 17. Boston 18. Ukraine 19. The Weston Ski Track 20. Whipped cream dessert topping

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