Page 18 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2023 OBITUARIES Maxine Lorraine (Foss) DiSciullo December 9, 1932 ~ June 25, 2023 (age 90) O f Saugus. Maxine L. DiSciullo (Foss/Manship) passed away at her home, on June 25, 2023, at 90 years old from natural causes. Born in Downeast Maine on December 9, 1932, she and her four sons moved to Massachusetts in 1961. She was preceded in death by her husband Mariano DiSciullo of who she spent 37 years of marriage leaving wonderful memories of trips abroad, 4th of July parties and fun times with family and friends. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Willis and Addie Foss, and three brothers: Alton, Willis Jr. and Newman. Maxine leaves behind her beloved family; Clair Manship and his wife Sue, Michael Manship and his wife Theresa, Gregory Manship, Jeffery Manship and his wife Deb, Maria Barton and her husband David. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Elizabeth, Vanessa, Mario, Jenn, and great grandchildren Krystal and Atlas. Her cat Tigger has been by her side for the past 18 years. Known for her artistry in cake and candy making, she owned Maxine’s Party Shoppe in Saugus for many years as well as being a long-time member of local cake clubs and the International Cake Society. She taught confectionary classes from her home, shoppe and local craft stores. She was recognized for her teaching in the 90’s when she was inducted into the Wilton Cake Decorating Hall of Fame. Her greatest memory of those times was meeting such wonderful people from all over the world while attending confectionary conventions and building friends that she still had today. Visitation hours were on June 29 at Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home in Everett followed by a celebration service. A family private cemetery burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, please send a bouquet to a loved one to make them smile or donate to your favorite organization. https://www.roccofuneralhomes.com/obituary/ Maxine-Disciullo Lee C. Johnson years of marriage. Born, raised and a lifelong resident of Saugus, he was the son of the late Clarence and Edith (Crockford) Johnson. A graduate of Saugus High School, he later earned his degree in education after working for many years in carpentry as well as a Carpenter’s Union member. Mr. Johnson then taught shop at Malden High School. During his teaching career he become president of his local teachers’ union. Prior to teaching Lee served in the Army during the Korean Confl ict, one would see him most of the time still sporting his U.S. Army cap. While raising his family, in O Happy July 4th! July 4th! Sandy Juliano Broker/President Follow Us On: OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JULY 1st 12 NOON - 1:00 PM NEW LISTING BY NORMA! 709 Broadway, Everett, 4 units $1,350,000. SOLDSOLD OVEROVER ASKING! ASKING! LISTED BY SANDY! 3 Bedroom, 1 1/2 Bath Ranch, 6 Bridge Street, Tewksbury - $499,900. Call Sandy with questions, 617-448-0854. ListList Your Home or Apartment With Us! 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The class covers basic topics like sewing buttons, hemming clothing and mending torn fabric and will move on to more advanced topics in the coming weeks. This class is free. (See sauguspubliclibrary.org) First Baptist Church presents “Can We Talk…” First Baptist Church Pastor LeRosemarie Ciampi 617-957-9222 roy Mahoney invites troubled people to join others in a special program called “Can We Talk … Community conversations on Trauma and Healing” the fi rst Thursday of every month from 6 to 7 p.m. at Rev. Isaac Mitchell Jr. Fellowship Hall (105 Main St. in Saugus). “Join us as we gather in community to share our stories, thoughts and feelings about whatever you are going through,” Rev. Mahoney states in a written announcement. “As always, it is a safe space to come together in community,” he says. About The Saugus Advocate We welcome press releasDenise Matarazzo 617-953-3023 617-294-1041 es, news announcements, freelance articles and courtesy photos from the community. Our deadline is noon Wednesday. If you have a story idea, an article or photo to submit, please email me at mvoge@comcast. net or leave a message at 978years after retirement in the Ft Myers Florida area. Besides his wife he is survived by his three children: Patricia O’Connor and her husband Mark of Peabody/ Laconia NH, Stephen Johnson and partner Peggy O’Leary of Webster, FL and Carol Herlihy and her partner Christine Strong of Tewksbury. Lee also leaves behind a legacy of 10 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren of whom he was so very proud and loved very much. Mr. Johnson was the brother of Edith Hansen of WA. He was predeceased by his oldest grandchild Joel B. Laskin, 3 brothers, 4 sisters and his daughter in law Deborah (Diamond) Johnson. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Wednesday, June 28. A funeral service was held in the funeral home on Thursday followed by Interment in Riverside Cemetery, Saugus. 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