Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 9, 2025 OBITUARIES Daryll Welch rope, enriching both her life and the lives of her students with global perspectives and experiences. At home, Daryll’s compasA beloved educator, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and deep devotion to teaching and animals. Daryll earned her degree from UMass Amherst and a master’s degree from Salem State, which launched a lifelong career in teaching that spanned continents. She began her career in the Saugus Public Schools, where she became a cherished figure in the community. Known for her remarkable memory and genuine interest in others, Daryll could often recall former students and their families’ years after they had left her classroom. Her passion for education led her beyond the borders of the U.S., teaching on military bases in Germany and Japan. While abroad, she traveled extensively throughout Eusion extended to all living creatures. A devoted animal lover, she cared for the wildlife that visited her yard—feeding squirrels, birds, skunks, and raccoons—and was a loving cat mom to six beloved cats over the years. Daryll was a long-time member of the First Congregational Church of Saugus and served as a director of the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library, where she continued to foster learning and community engagement beyond the classroom. She was predeceased by her parents, Edith and Harold Welch, and her brother, Wayne Welch. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Blunt, and her sister-in-law, Barbara Welch; her nieces, Pam Morrissey and Jan Teitgen; and her nephews, Stephen Rice, Kevin Welch, Alan Welch, and Brian Welch. She also leaves behind many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews who will carry her memory forward. Daryll will be remembered for her warmth, her enduring love of teaching, and her unwavering kindness to both people and animals. Relatives and friends were invited to attend a visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus on Wednesday, May 7 followed by a service in the funeral home. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Salem Northeast Animal Shelter (MSPCA-Angell). Ida (Annese) Thompson and Michael A. Annese. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visitation in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home Saugus, on Monday, May 5 followed by a funeral service in the funeral home. Interment Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. Walter R. Florentino, Jr., Age 71, of Lynn, died on Friday, May 2nd. B O f Saugus. Died on Thursday evening at Advina Care in Salem at the age of 92. She was the wife of the late William Thompson. Born in Boston and a lifelong resident of Saugus, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Nelsie (Genica) Annese. Ida was employed by Lynnway Liquors in Lynn for more than 35 years. She was an avid Red Sox, Patriots and Bruins fan. Her family would like to thank her Heritage Heights Family for making her final years so wonderful. Mrs. Thompson is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Nelsie Thompson, sister of the late Anthony Annese sailors’ convenience? 9. Cattle stomachs have how many compartments: one, three or four? 1. On May 9, 1860, in Scotland, J.M. Barrie was born; he authored what play about an eternal boy? 2. Dubai chocolate bars are well known for having what kind of nuts? 3. How are Bermuda, board and cargo similar? 4. On May 10, 1869, the Golden Spike Ceremony at Promontory Summit in Utah celebrated completion of what? 5. How are snooker and pool similar? 6. Why did an Ontarian create Ark Two Shelter, which has 42 recycled school buses? 7. On May 11, 1997, the Deep Blue computer won what type of game? 8. What state with the motto “Eureka!” has over 100 active floating bathrooms, including the S.S. Relief, for kayakers and 10. On May 12, 1820, what nurse with a bird’s name for a last name was born in Florence, Italy? 11. What is another word for sprinkles? 12. Colonel Loammi Baldwin, who fought in the Revolutionary War, is the namesake of what? 13. What is the Sea of Cortés also known as? 14. On May 13, 1909, the first Giro d’Italia began, which is what type of competition? orn in Boston and raised in Saugus, Walter was the son of Angelina (Feudo) and the late Walter Florentino of Saugus. A resident of Lynn for the past 25 years, he was a former jet engine mechanic at the G.E. Walter was a member of the Saugus High School Class of 1973 where he played football. 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It is an underground shelter in case of nuclear war. 7. Against World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov 8. California 9. Four 10. Florence Nightingale 11. Jimmies 12. Baldwin apple 13. Gulf of California 14. A multiple stage, long-distance bicycle race primarily in Italy 15. Dog Mountain – a tourist-type venue in St. Johnsbury, Vt. 16. Cattle usually dine on the mashed potatoes after the matches. 17. Blues Boy 18. He went back to find his mobile phone. 19. China (Beijing) 20. JFK
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