THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 22, 2025 ~ The Advocate Asks ~ Page 3 Millie Doucette shares some advice on how to live to be 100. She credits her faith in God, holistic medicine, a great personal doctor, diet and exercise – a lot of dancing no, Italian immigrants who moved to that city shortly after coming to America. Millie, whose birth name was Fortuna Saveriano, is a 1943 graduate of Everett High School. She was married to Richard Doucette, from Malden, for 28 years before they separated. After living in a Revere apartment for five years, they bought a house on Clifton Avenue more than 60 years ago. The couple raised three children: Paul Doucette, who lives with his wife Cheryl in Saugus; the late Joyce “Kid Doucette” Walton, a lifelong Saugus resident who died five years ago; and John Doucette, of Olympia, Washington, who passed away three years ago. All three Doucette children were students of Saugus Public Schools and graduated from Saugus High. ASKS | SEE PAGE 8 50 A rare opportunity for first-time homebuyers to own an affordable condo in Malden! o own an affordable Affordable Homes for Sale in Malden! omes alden!!n!ldeenalden omes alden! ome CARDS FOR A CENTENARIAN: Longtime Saugus resident Millie Doucette said she received more than 60 birthday cards from strangers in recent weeks. (Saugus Advocate Photo by Mark E. Vogler) Editor’s Note: For this week’s column, we sat down with Millie Doucette, the newest Centenarian of Saugus, who celebrated her 100th birthday yesterday (Thursday, Aug. 22) with family. She is an Everett native – one of two children born to Madeline and Patrick SaveriaScan QR to apply APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON How to apply www.tndinc.org 4 Gerrish Ave Rear, Chelsea, MA 02150 Applications also available by mail or email. WHO CAN APPLY: First-Time Homebuyers Meet income & asset limits (see AMI chart) Assets must be under $75K for 80% AMI households. Assets must be under $150K for 100% AMI households. Restrictions Apply – Units have resale and use restrictions Questions or Accommodations? Call Winn Management: 617-884-0692 | TTY: 800-439-2370 CHECK INCOME LIMITS & PRICES BY HOUSEHOLD SIZE Please note: Deadline: Must be postmarked by October 2, 2025 mes 5 Newly Built Affordable Condos rdable Condos AVAILABLE BY LOTTERY pply APPLICATION PERIOD: Dates July 7, 2025 - October 2, 2025 INFO SESSIONS Where: Malden City Hall August 5, 2025 6PM September 4, 2025 6PM Lottery Date Thursday, October 16, 2025 (Attendance not required) A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION: A favorite picture from Millie Doucette’s voluminous photo album shows her (left) during a visit with her niece, Pat Woodell, who played Bobbie Jo Bradley in the popular American TV show “Petticoat Junction,” which aired from 1963 to 1970. At center is Woodell’s husband, Vern McDade, holding the pet dog. (Courtesy photo of Millie Doucette) 272 Cross Street LLC and Winn Management do not discriminate because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, handicap, disability, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, children, familial status, marital status or public assistance recipiency in the sale or transfer of apartment units, buildings, and related facilities, including land that they own or control. Visit Our Website for more info www.tndinc.org Equal Housing Opportunity
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