Page 24 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021 OBITUARIES Richard J. Dow Age 80, died on Tuesday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was the son of the late James J. and Ada (Mudge) Dow. After serving for 21 years in the United States Navy rising to the rank of Sr. Chief Petty Offi cer, serving during the Vietnam War, Mr. Dow retired to Saugus. For many years Mr. Dow was known the young fi gure skaters and hockey players of Saugus as the man who sharpened their skates, having a small business in his home. Mr. Dow is survived by many cousins and his best friends; Wayne & Peggy Basler, James & Sandy Catizone, Pat Davis and Beth Hethlethy. SAUGUS | FROM PAGE 15 explicitly, reminding all who work with her, why we’re doing the work we do, what binds us, what success looks like, what we must keep front and center.” Brette L. Scott of Denver Public Schools, who worked with McMahon for six years at Denver Public Schools – three years as her supervisor. Scott wrote this about McMahon: “We co-led a district-wide early literacy initiative that was responsible for the greatest K-2 and 3rd grade growth in one year in DPS history. “Together, we overcame challenges inherent in rolling out a literacy initiative across 110 elementary schools; she was a partner.” Cheri Wrench, executive director of the Colorado Association of School Boards: Wrench worked for McMahon – who at the time was serving as the chief academic and innovation officer of Denver Public Schools. Here is what Wrench wrote: “Ms. McMahon’s unique systems thinking perspective will be advantageous to her as Superintendent. “I experienced Ms. McMahon’s support of our academic technology and our afterschool programs as demonstration of her beliefs about the value of partnerships between communities and schools that must be clearly planned for across the system in order to be eff ective. … In addition, Erin embraces collaboration with families and the community to share ownership of their outcomes with district initiatives.” WASTE REMOVAL & BUILDING MAINTENANCE • Landscaping, Lawn Care, Mulching • Yard Waste & Rubbish Removal • Interior & Exterior Demolition (Old Decks, Fences, Pools, Sheds, etc.) • Appliance and Metal Pick-up • Construction and Estate Cleanouts • Pick-up Truck Load of Trash starting at $169 • Carpentry LICENSED & INSURED Call for FREE ESTIMATES! Office: (781) 233-2244 Mold & Waterproofing EXPERTS • Sump Pumps • Walls & Floor Cracks • ALL WORK GUARANTEED - Licensed Contractor - JPG CONSTRUCTION Cell phone 781-632-7503 508-292-9134 We follow Social Distancing Guidelines! Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount
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