1. Lemon Meringue (Reportedly, Philadelphian Elizabeth Goodfellow ran a shop and cooking school and invented the pie; apple pie originated in England.) 2. Florida (Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary) 3. A pine cone (The Maine State House has the Lady of Wisdom.) 4. 1896 5. Copper and nickel 6. Most are; some are diurnal (active during the day) or crepuscular (active at dawn and dusk) 7. Mae West 8. Every page of printed matter, including dice and playing cards, started being taxed. 9. One cent (known as the penny press or penny papers) 10. Virginia Dare 11. 12 12. Only bear cubs 13. Dirigible and zeppelin 14. They are types of vanilla. 15. They are African monarchies. 16. Detroit 17. 762 (by Barry Bonds; Babe Ruth: 714; Hank Aaron: 715) 18. Due to safety concerns 19. Presidents’ nicknames (John Adams, Abe Lincoln and Calvin Coolidge, respectively) 20. “Bambi” Page 20 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 15, 2025 OBITUARIES Daniel Silva va, and Shane Hancock; his great-grandson, Damian Silva; and his brother, Michael Silva. Born in Cambridge and O f Saugus. Passed away at home on Sunday, August 3rd, in the loving arms of his wife. He was the beloved husband of Joetta (Mullins) Silva, with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. In addition to his wife, Dan is survived by his son, Thomas Strangie; his daughters, Angel Silva and Danielle Silva; his cherished grandchildren, Karli Martin, Justin Silraised in Somerville, Dan was the son of the late Frank Jr. and Cecilia Mary (Gomes) Silva. He was a successful Broker Owner of Century 21 Silva Realty with offices in Somerville and Charlestown. Dan later built a thriving career as a real estate developer and investor throughout prominent areas of Boston, as well as in the Turks and Caicos Islands, which became his beloved second home. Dan had a deep passion for music. He was a talented guitarist and singer who enjoyed playing at open mic nights and performing with fellow musicians both locally and in the islands. He was also a gifted cook, creating gourmet meals for his family and friends, and a lover of the arts, regularly attending concerts, symphonies, and theatrical performances. Dan lived life with joy and creativity. His zest for life and generous spirit will be profoundly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, Saugus, on Sunday, August 10. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dan’s memory may be made to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation at www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Mrs. Debra A. Dion Faust O f Saugus. Age 73, died on Thursday, August 7th at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. She was the beloved wife of Joseph E. Dion with whom she shared 45 years of marriage. Born in Pottstown, PA, Debra was the daughter of the late C. Lester and Marilyn A. (Titus) Faust. She was a retired High School English and Theater teacher spending most of her career in Ipswich. Debra was a member of various teaching organizations including the National Education Association, the National Council of Teachers of English, the Mass Educational Theater Guild and the Mass Teachers Association. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Saugus. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Dion Faust is survived by her two daughters, Joanne Dorgan and her husband Kevin of Peabody and Andrea Dion of HI; three granddaughters, AshREAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS Copyrighted material previously published in Banker & Tradesman/The Commercial Record, a weekly trade newspaper. It is reprinted with permission from the publisher, The Warren Group. For a searchable database of real estate transactions and property information visit: www. thewarrengroup.com. BUYER1 Mclaughlin, Virginia Pires, Mario C Silva, Valeria A Tedla, Reta BUYER2 Mclaughlin, Kevin Pires, Emalee M Waldu, Desta SELLER1 Bonilla, Antonio G Klimarchuk Ft Lr Hansen Ft Leclair Irt SELLER2 Rodriguez, Laura M Klimarchuk Sr, A Hansen, Lawrence N Leclair, Eric 9. In the early 1800s in the USA, newspapers started selling for the amount of what coin? 1. August 15 is National Lemon Meringue Pie Day; which got its start in America, that pie or apple pie? 2. The continental USA’s only living coral barrier reef is in what state? 3. The Massachusetts State House golden dome’s top has a wood sculpture of what: a pineapple, a pinecone or the Lady of Wisdom? 4. On Aug. 16 in what year was gold discovered on Rabbit Creek, causing the Great Klondike Gold Rush: 1849, 1860 or 1896? 5. What two metals are used to make a nickel? 6. Are owls always nocturnal? 7. On Aug. 17, 1893, what star of “Klondike Annie,” “I’m No Angel” and “My Little Chickadee” was born? 8. In August 1765, in Boston, were the Stamp Act Riots; what was the cause? 10. On Aug. 18, 1587, who was born (first name is the name of a state) who was the first English child born in an American colony? 11. In July 2025, the “most dogs on a paddleboard” record was achieved by four, 12 or 15? 12. Can bears hang from trees? 13. August 19 is National Aviation Day; what two words mean airship? 14. How are Bourbon, Madagascar, French and Tahitian similar? 15. How are Eswatini, Lesotho ADDRESS 4 Blacksmith Way 41 Fairchild Ave 376 Lincoln Ave 5 Ledgewood Rd and Morocco similar? 16. On Aug. 20, 1920, 8MK (now WWJ), the first licensed commercial radio station, began in what American city that is across from Windsor, Ontario? 17. The MLB record for most career home runs is what: 714, 715 or 762? 18. In 2016 why did the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority ban ads featuring people using empty Heinz Baked Beans cans as musical instruments? 19. How are Duke of Braintree, the Rail-Splitter and Silent Cal similar? 20. On Aug. 21, 1942, what animated film about a fawn was released in the USA? CITY Saugus Saugus Saugus Saugus DATE 07.24.25 07.24.25 07.25.25 07.21.25 PRICE 1100000 700000 650000 950000 ANSWERS ley, Emma, Kristin; one great grandson, Nicholas; and one sister, Dawn Zumbrum and her husband Wayne of PA. she is also survived by her lifelong friend Dot Dmytryk. In lieu of flowers, donations in Debra’s memory may be made to either the American Heart Association at heart.org or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute at danfarber.jimmyfund.org. SERVICE INFORMATION Relatives and friends were invited to attend visiting hours in the Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home, 549 Lincoln Ave., Saugus on Monday, August 11th, followed by a service in the funeral home. For condolences visit www.BisbeePorcella.com. John L. Greene O f Saugus. Age 65, died on Saturday, August 2nd at North Shore Medical Center in Salem. He was the husband OBITS | SEE PAGE 22
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