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West Newbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Former Assistant Chief

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West Newbury Fire Department
Michael Dwyer, Fire Chief
Public Safety Building
401 Main St.
West Newbury, MA 01985

West Newbury Fire Department logoFor Immediate Release

Monday, Nov. 18, 2019

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

West Newbury Fire Department Mourns Passing of Former Assistant Chief

WEST NEWBURY — Chief Michael Dwyer and the West Newbury Fire Department regret to announce that retired Assistant Fire Chief Glenn Coffin has died.

Assistant Chief Coffin, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 15. He served the town for over 45 years, achieving the second-highest rank in the department and at one time worked as a part-time dispatcher. He was the grandfather of Firefighter Cooper Carifio of the West Newbury Fire Department and Rowley Fire Department.

“We are thankful for Assistant Chief Coffin’s many dedicated years of service to our community,” Chief Dwyer said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time.”

Assistant Chief Coffin was born July 28, 1941 in Amesbury. He graduated from Amesbury High School in 1959 and then spent more than 30 years at Western Electric as a computer programmer. He was passionate about firefighting, freemasonry and sports of all competitive levels. He enjoyed being a spectator at all high school sporting events, especially when his grandchildren were involved.

Visiting hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 4-8 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, located at 2 Hillside Ave. in Amesbury.

The officers and members of St. Mark’s Lodge A.F. & A.M. of Newburyport will conduct Masonic Services at the start of visiting hours at 4 p.m.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 21 at 11 a.m. at the West Newbury Congregational Church located at 308 Main St.

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Newington Fire Department Mourns Death of Chief Darin Sabine

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Newington Fire Department
Acting Fire Chief E.J. Hoyt
80 Fox Point Road
Newington, NH 03801

Randolph Fire PatchFor Immediate Release

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newington Fire Department Mourns Death of Chief Darin Sabine

NEWINGTON — It is with a heavy heart that Acting Fire Chief E.J. Hoyt and the Newington Fire Department announce the death of Chief Darin J. Sabine.

Chief Sabine, 35, served in various roles on the Newington Fire Department beginning in 2002. He died on Saturday, Sept. 7, after a courageous two-year battle with colon cancer.

Chief Sabine was the loving husband of Jennifer Sabine, and father of their two children, Sophia, 5, and Mya, 3.

He was born and raised in Newington, and began his role as Fire Chief on Nov. 30, 2018. Chief Sabine was known for his love of firefighting and serving the community, and as a boisterous, caring and compassionate individual who managed others well. In recent years, he also delivered donated toys to families in need in the Colebrook area, where his family is from, during the holidays.

“Chief Sabine was an incredible leader, and an exceptionally kind individual, who saw this job as a way to help those in need,” Acting Chief Hoyt said. “All of our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very difficult time. We were fortunate to have him as a member of our department for many years, and he will be missed dearly.”

Wake Arrangements

Members of the public and media are welcome to attend.

WHERE:

Community Connect Church

200 Chase Dr., Portsmouth

WHEN:

Thursday, Sept. 12 from 3-7 p.m.

First Responder “Sea of Blue”  line up is at 6 p.m.

Funeral Arrangements

Members of the public are welcome to attend the funeral. Members of the media are permitted to stand outside the church on Friday, but are asked not to enter the building to preserve the privacy of the Sabine family.

At the request of Chief Sabine’s family, after the formal church service, family, friends and Newington Fire personnel only will proceed to the cemetery. 

WHERE:

Community Connect Church

200 Chase Dr., Portsmouth

WHEN:

Friday, Sept. 13 at 11 a.m.

Chief Sabine’s family asks that members of the media respect their privacy during this difficult time.

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*MEDIA ADVISORY* Sudbury Police Provide Logistics for Devin Suau Memorial Services

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Sudbury Police Department Patch

Sudbury Police Department
Scott Nix, Chief of Police
415 Boston Post Road
Sudbury, MA 01776

For Immediate Release

Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

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

*MEDIA ADVISORY*

Sudbury Police Provide Logistics for Devin Suau Memorial Services

SUDBURY — Police Chief Scott Nix and the Sudbury Police Department seek to provide members of the public and the news media with important logistical information for local memorial services planned for six-year-old Devin Suau, who touched countless lives during his battle with brain cancer.

Wake/Calling Hours

TODAY – Monday, Oct. 23, 2017

St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road, Sudbury

1-8 p.m. (May be extended if needed)

Funeral Mass

TOMORROW – Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 at 10 a.m.

St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road, Sudbury

Burial: Private Service for family/close friends only.

Members of the news media will be allowed with cameras and tripods on a designated area on the grass in front of the church near the St. Anselm sign.

Chief Nix and other members of the Sudbury Police Department will be at the staging area on both days to assist the media and the public and to answer any questions.

MEDIA PARKING: First Baptist Church parking lot, 162 Landham Road. No live trucks on St. Anselm property. Broadcast media should arrive as early as possible on Monday and by 8 a.m. on Tuesday to set up their equipment.

No cameras will be allowed in the church.

The Suau family is allowing media on church grounds, but the family and parish community asks that journalists and members of the public be respectful at all times. If an attendee or family member wishes to speak to the media, Chief Nix or a member of the Sudbury Police Department will escort them to the staging area to make them available.

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*Media Advisory* Information Regarding Tomorrow’s Funeral for Stoneham Firefighter David Atherton

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Stoneham Fire Department
Chief Matthew Grafton
25 Central Street
Stoneham, MA 02180-2044

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 781-533-9398
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*
Arrangements and Road Closures for Stoneham Firefighter David Atherton’s Memorial Service

STONEHAM — Thursday is the funeral for Stoneham Firefighter David Atherton.

Funeral:

Thursday, July 7, 10 a.m.

St. Patrick Parish, 71 Central St., Stoneham

From 9-10 a.m., Central Street will be closed from Square to Williams Street. From 11 a.m. to Noon, Central, Pleasant, and Main Streets at Montvale Avenue and Montvale Avenue will itself will be closed in the area. Please find alternate routes.

The funeral mass is closed to the media.

A staging area will be set up on Union Street, across from the church. Media will not be allowed inside the church during the funeral.

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