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ST. PETERSBURG, FL. Edmund "Ed" William Barry, Jr., 86 years old, born in Winthrop, MA at Winthrop Community Hospital on February 3, 1936 (the feast day of St. Blaise) passed away at St. Petersburg General Hospital in St. Petersburg on Saturday evening, June 11, 2022. Ed attended Roxbury Memorial High School for Boys, enrolling in a cooperative printing course in his senior year, landing a printing apprenticeship at Foley Composition Plant, Inc. in September of 1952. He also worked part-time as a compositor for The Boston Globe. Ed Barry honorably served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy at the US Naval Hospital in Jacksonville, FL from April 1956 to February 1957. After working with children...

Dale Nicholas Woytaszek, 61, of Tuftonboro, NH, passed away at home suddenly on April 2, 2022. Born in Boston, MA to the late Henry and Priscilla (Pollard) Woytaszek. Dale spent most of his life in Winthrop MA where he graduated from Winthrop High School and started a family before relocating to NH. He was a dedicated Logan Airport employee for many years, often sharing stories of the famous people he encountered during his time there and of the "hundreds" of live concerts he attended. A sci fyi and B movie enthusiast he spent many weekends enthralled in adventure with his then young son Nicholas. Dale enjoyed golf in his day, spending time at Lake Winnipesaukee and the peace of New...

Jean A (Ford) Mercier Rhoades Retired Certified Nurse Assistant Jean Alberta Rhoades, 78, of Lexington Park, MD passed away peacefully on April 13, 2021 in Leonardtown, MD. Born in Winthrop MA, the beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Augusta (Smith) Ford, she was a 1962 graduate of Winthrop High School. She obtained her Home Health Aid certification and dedicated her life to the care of others. Prior to her retirement, Jean was employed by Asbury Assisted Living Retirement Community in Solomons, MD for 21 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Jean was a dedicated Mother who completely cherished every moment with her immediate and extended family. She also valued all of her...

William Patrick Olsson, age 73, died December 25, 2020 at home in Vero Beach, FL. Born and raised in Winthrop, MA, Bill graduated from Winthrop High School and was a member of the 1964 WHS Hall of Fame undefeated NEC Football Champions. Bill attended Arizona State University where he attained his pilot's license. Bill retired as an auto mechanic and small engine pilot and moved with Debbie to Florida. Bill is survived by Debra E. Silck of Vero Beach, the love of his life and soulmate of 20 years; his twin, Ronald of Fuguay Varina, North Carolina; Fred and his wife, Glade of Hudson, Florida; Dr. Carl and his wife, Mary of New Rochelle, New York; sister, Ambia Smith and her husband,...

Richard J. Shell, 87, of Hanover, PA, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at UPMC - Hanover Hospital. He was the husband of Gloria A. (MacDougal) Shell who died August 1, 2019. Born March 24, 1932 in Boston, he was the son of Harry R. and Gertrude J. (Campbell) Shell. Richard retired from the U.S. Air Force after 25 years, serving during both the Korean and Vietnam Wars and was a Regional Director with the Bureau of Special Investigation for the Commonwealth of MA. He was a former president of the Hanover School Board, a member of the American Legion, and a life member of the VFW and Blind Veterans Assoc. Surviving are three children, Richard S. Shell and wife Teresa...