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Carole M. C. Alton Pepperell
Dr. Carole M. C. (Paul) Alton was a resident of Pepperell, Massachusetts. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in dental surgery from the University of Glasgow, Scotland in 1965, and a doctorate of medical dentistry from Tufts University in 1976. From 1978 to 1991, she had a dental practice on Main Street in Groton and was a professor at Tufts Dental School through 2005. She was a dedicated sports fan and particularly loved skating and New England Revolution Soccer. According to family members, Mrs. Alton was involved in Dog Agility Competitions with her collie, Lola, and loved a wide range of music from Billy Idol to Rachmaninov. Alton died November 19, 2006, after a long battle with Lyme disease.
Obituary published in the Lowell Sun on 11/24/2006.
Philip A. Bresten
39 Nantucket
James "Jimmy" Duarte
70 Lila Star Smith Harms
25 Charlton
James Paine Koch
79 James Koch, a member for many years of the medical advisory committee for the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, devoted his career to helping control population growth with the invention of the cervical cap. He was born in St. Paul and graduated from St. Paul Academy, receiving a bachelor of arts from Harvard College in 1951, and a medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1956. Researching in biological chemistry for many years, he then turned his focus toward the advancement of women's rights in work and advocacy. Koch died February 13, 2007 in his home, following a series of strokes secondary to a severe case of Lyme disease.
Jon Pierre Lavallee 46 Jon Pierre Lavallee was an athlete and an avid sport's fan. He was a gifted woodworker and craftsman, building furniture and restoring antiques. For many years, he was a motor-route driver for the Cape Cod Times delivering in the areas of Provincetown and Truro. Lavallee died June 19, 2002 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston of Lyme disease.
Rocco Magliozzi 12 John Martini 55 Born in Binghamton, New York, John Martini resided in Plymouth, Massachusetts with his wife of 19 years. He was a former conservation expert, cab driver, chef, high school teacher and landscape business owner. John earned a degree in political science and American history from UMass- Boston in 1972. In 1985, he earned his teaching certificate at Southeastern University. John was well liked and eventually won an election for Selectman in his newly adopted hometown. He had many interests and talents, and was very active until he contracted Lyme while working outdoors. Martini died July 24, 2005, after a devastatingly swift battle with Lyme disease.
* "He was a family guy, warm, caring and wonderful, and he made you feel very special.”- Michelle Turner
David McHoul 63 Provincetown
David A McHoul was born in Boston, Massachusetts and resided in Provincetown. He was the Cape Funeral Home director since 1985, carrying on the family business. David also served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed riding his bicycle around town and spending time with his many friends who loved his sense of humor. McHoul died June 6, 2005 at Cape End Manor Nursing Home from complications of Lyme disease.
Francis E. Pachico 67 Vineyard Haven
Harold Roy Roberta J. Sorbello-Luongo 62 Karen Sullivan 48 Birgitta Zimmer 58
"I shall pass this way but once, therefore any kindness I can show or any help I can give, let me do it now, for I shall not pass this way again."- Author Unknown
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