February 11, 2019

Arrangements and Obituary Info for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Arrangements and Obituary Info Announced for Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr.

Active Duty Firefighter with 20 Years of Service Died Sunday at Age 38 from Lung Disease

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle reports that visiting hours for active duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 13 from 4-8 p.m. at the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington St., Gloucester.

A funeral service will be held at noon Thursday at the First Congregational Church, located at 12 School St. in Rockport. Burial will follow at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lt. Juncker’s name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.

Official Obituary: Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Kristian H. Juncker Jr., 38, Rockport Firefighter, husband of Jessica (Savage) Juncker of Rockport, passed away on Sunday morning, February 10th at Mass General Hospital.

Born in Gloucester on November 1, 1980, he was the son of Kristian H. Juncker Sr. and Ann M. (Manning) Pirnie.

Kris was a graduate of Rockport High School with the Class of 1999. Following graduation he joined the Rockport Fire Department. Kris was a dedicated firefighter, who always embraced the latest technology and firefighting techniques, while maintaining the traditions of the fire service. He was a mentor to all, and enjoyed training new members.

Most recently Kris discovered a love of photography, focusing on drone and landscape photography, establishing his company, Breakwater Aerials. In his spare time he enjoyed camping, hiking, model railroading, and tinkering with computers. He was much loved by his parent’s dogs and his nieces and nephews will all miss “Uncle Luda”.
Kris was a past President of the Rockport Fireman’s Association and a member of The Manchester Club.

In addition to his wife Jessica, he is survived by his father Kristian Juncker Sr. and wife Cindy; his mother Ann Pirnie and husband Dale; siblings Courtney Tranos and her children Michael, Christopher and Elias; Arrienne Andrus and husband Sean and their children Declan, Keelin and Ryann; Erik Juncker and wife Vicki and their daughter Claire; Michael Pirnie, Alexa Pirnie;

His funeral service will be held on Thursday at 12 p.m. in the First Congregational Church, Rockport. Extended family and friends are cordially invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Greely Funeral Home, 212 Washington Street, Gloucester. The burial will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to the Rockport Fireman’s Association, PO Box 2, Rockport, MA 01966.For online condolences, please visit greelyfuneralhome.com.

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February 11, 2019

Statement of Superintendent Cyndy Taymore Regarding Tragic Death of Former Melrose Public Schools Principal

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Melrose Public Schools
Superintendent Cyndy S. Taymore
360 Lynn Fells Parkway
Melrose , MA 02176

For Immediate Release

Monday, Feb. 11, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil

Phone: 617-993-0003

Statement of Superintendent Cyndy Taymore Regarding Tragic Death of Former Melrose Public Schools Principal

MELROSE — The following is a statement from Superintendent Cyndy Taymore regarding the death of Allison Donovan.

“We were extremely saddened to hear about the tragic death of Allison Donovan Friday night.

“Allison served as the principal of the Lincoln Elementary School from 2015 to 2017. During those two years with the Melrose Public Schools, she sought to lead the Lincoln community with kindness, good humor and concern for the well being of all our students. She was well liked and respected by the entire Melrose Public Schools community.

“At the end of the 2016/2017 school year, Allison returned to Watertown to serve as an instructional coach, where she could continue to foster her passion for curriculum and instruction.

“Our administration, faculty and staff were saddened to hear about the sudden and senseless death of Allison. On behalf of the entire Melrose Public Schools community, I wish to extend my most heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and colleagues in Watertown.”

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February 10, 2019

Active Duty Rockport Firefighter Kris Juncker Jr. Dies, Age 38

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Rockport Fire Department
James Doyle, Fire Chief
37 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Active Duty Rockport Fire Lt. Kris Juncker Jr. Dies after Battling Lung Disease

Firefighter Juncker, Age 38, Served Rockport Fire for 20 Years

ROCKPORT — Fire Chief James Doyle regrets to report the active duty death of Rockport Fire Department Lt. Kris Juncker Jr.

Lt. Juncker was 38 years old and had served the Rockport Fire Department for more than 20 years, joining the department at age 18. He fought a long battle with lung disease and died Sunday at a Boston hospital. He leaves his wife Jessica and father, Kris Juncker Sr.

Arrangements are still pending and will be announced when they are finalized.

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December 2, 2018

East Bridgewater Retired Police Officer Janice A. Cunningham Has Died

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East Bridgewater Police Department
Scott Allen, Chief of Police
153 Central St.
East Bridgewater, MA 02333

For Immediate Release

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

East Bridgewater Police Department Mourns the Death of Retired Officer Janice A. Cunningham

EAST BRIDGEWATER — Chief Scott Allen and the men and women of the East Bridgewater Police Department regretfully announce the death of retired police officer Janice A. Cunningham.

Officer Cunningham died on Saturday, Dec. 1. She courageously battled Multiple Sclerosis since her retirement in 2009. Officer Cunningham was well-known throughout the community, south shore region and entire commonwealth for her advocacy and dedication for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and her tireless efforts to educate the community’s students and young adults.

Officer Cunningham was first appointed to the East Bridgewater Police Department as a permanent intermittent police officer in 1983. She was appointed to full-time status with EBPD in 1986. Prior to coming to EBPD, Officer Cunningham was an officer with the Bridgewater State University Police Department.

Throughout her career, Officer Cunningham was an innovative leader assisting victims and victim’s families of domestic violence and sexual assault. Officer Cunningham was certified by the Massachusetts State Police as a specialized Domestic Violence Officer in 1995. She completed additional Domestic Violence training highlighted with:

Teen Dating Violence in 1995
Certified by Polaroid Corporation in Domestic Violence Evidence Photography in 1995
1997 Cambridge College Battered Women professional development
1993 Massasoit Community College Stalking and Domestic Violence training

Officer Cunningham was a leader and role model for present and future female police officers and paved the way for future female East Bridgewater Police Officers. Officer Cunningham dedicated countless hours helping those victimized by domestic violence and sexual assaults, working investigations, testifying in court and offering continued them support.

Officer Cunningham was dedicated to educating and working with the students of East Bridgewater. She became the department’s DARE officer in 1997, and she worked closely with students and staff at the East Bridgewater Public Schools up until her retirement in 2009.

Officer Cunningham created the H.U.G.S. program, which remains in existence today. The mission of the program is to support local East Bridgewater families in need, especially around the holiday season. Officer Cunningham’s volunteer work ensured that families struggling would have Christmas presents and holiday meals during the giving season regardless of their means.

Officer Cunningham was also a volunteer with the East Bridgewater Community Drug Council for many years. Officer Cunningham was a fixture at the Dale and the Duds annual June “Concert on the Common”, which was created by the Drug Council to help those struggling, as well as to offer support to the families of those struggling.

Officer Cunningham was a fixture in the community, dedicating years of instruction and lessons in Karate and Ju-Jitsu, alongside her husband, retired East Bridgewater Police Officer Al Cunningham Sr.