Page 16 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, OCTObEr 20, 2023 OBITUARIES Bob Kodzis O f Saugus . After a long life filled with love and accomplishments, passed away on September 28, 2023. He was 83 years old. Bob was born January 25, 1940, to Mary (Ferrante) and Ronald Rose. He lost his father, Ronald, at the age of 8, and was lovingly adopted by his second father, John Kodzis at age 13. Bob is a graduate of Saugus High school, class of 1957. He fell in love with and married Joan Malcolm of Everett and enlisted in the coast guard shortly after high school. After two years of active duty he returned to Saugus, MA to help raise his growing family. But there was a burgeoning entrepreneur inside Bob Kodzis. At age 28 he opened Kodzis Barber Shop in Saugus Center where he proceeded to cut the hair of every child and half the adults in Saugus. He built a great reputation among his customers and developed a loyal clientele. Bob left the haircutting business when his friend Art Charleton introduced him to the Amway Corporation. It would become the professional love of his life and Bob would go on to become the 68th Diamond Direct Distributor in the history of the company. He developed a legendary reputation for his ability to inspire audiences and individ- LEGAL NOTICE - COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS THE TRIAL COURT PROBATE AND FAMILY COURT Essex Probate and Family Court 36 Federal Street Salem, MA 01970 (978) 744-1020 Docket No. ES23P3097EA Estate of: THOMAS A. DOUCETTE Date of Death: 08/17/2023 CITATION ON PETITION FOR FORMAL ADJUDICATION To all interested persons: A Petition for Formal Probate of Will with Appointment of Personal Representative has been filed by Michael T. Doucette of Beverly, MA and Cathy J. Giannunzio of Saugus, MA requesting that the Court enter a formal Decree and Order and for such other relief as requested in the Petition. The Petitioner requests that: Michael T. Doucette of Beverly, MA and Cathy J. Giannunzio of Saugus, MA be appointed as Personal Representative(s) of said estate to serve Without Surety on the bond in unsupervised administration. IMPORTANT NOTICE You have the right to obtain a copy of the Petition from the Petitioner or at the Court. You have a right to object to this proceeding. To do so, you or your attorney must file a written appearance and objection at this Court before: 10:00 a.m. on the return day of 11/21/2023. This is NOT a hearing date, but a deadline by which you must file a written appearance and objection if you object to this proceeding. If you fail to file a timely written appearance and objection followed by an affidavit of objections within thirty (30) days of the return day, action may be taken without further notice to you. UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION UNDER THE MASSACHUSETTS UNIFORM PROBATE CODE (MUPC) A Personal Representative appointed under the MUPC in an unsupervised administration is not required to file an inventory or annual accounts with the Court. Persons interested in the estate are entitled to notice regarding the administration directly from the Personal Representative and may petition the Court in any matter relating to the estate, including the distribution of assets and expenses of administration. WITNESS, Hon. Frances M. Giordano, First Justice of this Court. Date: October 17, 2023 PAMELA A. CASEY O’BRIEN REGISTER OF PROBATE October 20, 2023 uals. Some even reached out to him through social media during the last year of his life, to thank him for his support, leadership and inspiration… fifty years after he left the organization. After Amway, Bob enjoyed a long and prosperous career as an executive at Manpower, Inc. before becoming a Realtor, In New Hampshire. Bob adored his family, quality brands, designer ties and tailored suits, his antique Cadillac, daily crossword puzzles and the sense of humor shared by his six children. He was a collector and sharer of clever words and profound quotes, and he knew more about Rolls Royce automobiles than almost anyone. Throughout his challenging life, Bob proved to be a very resilient human being. He survived many health emergencies, conquering cancer twice. He courageously faced down every challenge that life threw at him until his last breath. Bob was dearly loved and will be so missed by his six children, fifteen grandchildren, four great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. They include: Daughter, Kim Harrington, her husband Jim, granddaughters Tara and Julia and grandson Jimmy and his wife Julia, great grandchildren Devaughn and Bella, great grandson Brandon, his wife Kim and great-great granddaughter Adeline. Daughter Joni Furey, her husband Mike, and grandsons Michael and Tyler and grandson Derek, his wife Christine and great granddaughter, Zara Son, Bob Kodzis Jr., his wife, Patti, grandchild, Devon and their husband Nick, and grandson, Sam. Daughter, Jayne LaFay, her husband ASKS| FROM PAGE 14 A: I think the two go hand in hand. You can’t talk about rising waters and flooding without talking about the impact of raising the height of that landfill to 100 feet. We’ve already shown Town Meeting – the four of us Joe, granddaughter Gracie and grandson Robert Son, John Kodzis, his wife Heather, granddaughter Ruby, and grandsons Johnny and Nicholas Daughter, Vikki DiCredico, her husband Kenny and grandsons Kody and Kyle Donations may be made in Bob’s honor to the USA Clydesdale Preservation Foundation in Gilbert, Arizona at USAClydesdalePreservationFoundation.org At his request, no public services will be held for Bob Kodzis. But his family will celebrate him together in a way that will make Bob laugh and feel their love. Elaine M. Goodwin O f Saugus. Died unexpectedly on October 13, 2023 at the age of 44. Loving daughter of Gary and Pamela Goodwin (Parker) of Saugus, proud mother of Damien Goodwin of Saugus, sister of Gary Goodwin of Lawrence, and Patricia Duncan of North Reading, Auntie to Anastasia and Katarina Duncan of North Reading. She was preceded in death by her sister, Lauren. Elaine was born on February 23, 1979 and was a graduate of Saugus High School, class of 1997. When she graduated, her life was full of promise. She had a strong work ethic and drive that could only be challenged by the death of her younger sister in 1999. After this tremendous loss, Elaine was never quite the same, and lost her spark for life. In 2002, shortly after the birth of her son, the light of her life, Damien, she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, and would spend the rest of her life battling this disease. Elaine, or Lainey, as some will lovingly remember her [four of five Precinct 10 Town Meeting members] – as you know, Peter Delios did not support us. Peter Delios supported the increase of the height, 50 to 100 feet, after he promised us, when we interviewed him to fill Mike Serino’s vacancy, that he’d never do it. That to me was was at her best when with her parents and son. Damien was her life’s work, and she was so very proud of the young man he became. She doted on him along with her nieces and loved buying them gifts, and spoiling them on Christmas. Elaine called her mother daily and always wanted to be at home where she grew up. Her Aunties will always remember her adoringly as their first baby niece who would prepare them for motherhood. One aunt, in particular, would be the one to gift Elaine with her first red lipstick. She was a trailblazer as a child, and was the only girl on an all boys baseball team, coached by her father. Growing up, Elaine spent many summer days on the shore at her family cottage in Harpswell, Maine, so it’s no wonder that the beach was her happy place where the sound of the ocean would quiet all of the noise in her head. These lazy Maine days were spent surrounded by her siblings and cousins exploring in the woods, going for boat rides, splashing in the waves, digging for clams at low tide, lobster dinners, camp fires, and trips to Land’s End Gift Shop. If she wasn’t in Maine, she could be found with her parents and siblings on Nahant Beach. Elaine’s spirit will be remembered and sorely missed every day, and her untimely death will always serve as a reminder of the unpredictability and preciousness of life. Her family is finding comfort in knowing that Elaine can rest now with her younger sister Lauren–reunited at last. The family suggests sending memorial contributions to: National MS Society, PO Box #91891 Washington, D.C. 20090 – 1891 the biggest political disappointment that I’ve had, as a Precinct 10 Town Meeting member: to see Peter Delios break his word to the people of Precinct 10 and vote in the deciding vote to shut down discussion on the ASKS | SEE PAGE 17
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