LYNN — Dorothy A. “Sis” (Ferguson) Murphy, age 84, of Lynn, died peacefully on Sunday with her family at her side at the Abbott House Nursing Home. She was the wife of the late Arthur J. Murphy Jr.

Born and raised in Lynn, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mabel (Burns) Ferguson. She was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School, and as a teenager she was named “Miss Barry Park.” A homemaker, she enjoyed spending time on Plum Island with her family.

She is survived by her four children, Donna Murphy Harriman and her husband Raymond of Lynn, Arthur Murphy III and his wife Lisa of Danvers, Patricia Murphy Ford of New Hampshire and Mabel Murphy Hardy of Lynn; her sister, Eleanor Nolan of New York; her brother, Paul Ferguson of Haverhill, as well as 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Ronald Murphy and sister of the late Raymond “Brud” Ferguson.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Thursday at 12 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Route 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will be on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., prior to the funeral. Those who prefer may make donations to the Abbott House Patient Activities Fund, 28 Essex St., Lynn, MA 01902. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Barbara Murphy Devine, age 79, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away Dec. 19, 2016, following a lengthy illness. She was the wife of Edward J. Devine to whom she had shared more than 45 years of marriage.

Barbara was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. Throughout her career she worked as a secretary, first at General Electric for more than 18 years in their insurance department, then for 30 years at the David Zeller Insurance Agency.

Barbara was an ardent Red Sox fan. She was once a great bowler and she enjoyed all kinds of music and could sing a lively tune herself. She adored being with her grandchildren and caring for her beloved cats and her dog ‘Jodie”.

She was the mother of David Devine of Lynn, the grandmother of Jeleasa, Marissa, Xavier and David J. and great-grandmother of the late Jeremiah and Jayceon. She also leaves her brother-in-law, John Devine of Lynn.

Service information: Funeral from the GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn, Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Lynn. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation today from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to All Care Hospice or GLSS of Lynn.

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to the Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

LYNN

Arrests

Alexis Bingham, of 58 Broad St., was arrested on warrant charges of Class A drug possession and Class B drug possession at 11:16 a.m. Wednesday.

Nelson Bolivar, 52, of 64 Palmer Ave., Salem, was arrested and charged with Class A drug distribution and Class B drug distribution at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday.

Andrew Cole, 37, of 528 Water St., Wakefield, was arrested and charged with Class A drug possession and Class B drug possession at 1:46 p.m. Wednesday.

Melissa Snow, of 13 Beckford St., Beverly, was arrested on a warrant charge of Class B drug distribution at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday.

Edward Welsh, 34, of 33 Linwood Road, was arrested and charged as a fugitive from justice at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:20 p.m. Tuesday at 185 Chatham St.; at 9:43 a.m. Wednesday at Broad and Exchange streets.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:54 p.m. Tuesday at 544 Chestnut St.; at 5:35 p.m. Tuesday at 94 Alley St.; at 8:04 p.m. Tuesday at 483 Chatham St.; at 9:10 a.m. Wednesday at 580 Essex St.; at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Avenue and Victory Road; at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at Market and State streets; at 12:38 p.m. Wednesday at 192 Euclid Ave.; at 1:02 p.m. Wednesday at 2 Adams St. Extension; at 1:15 p.m. Wednesday at Silsbee and Union streets.

A report of a police motor vehicle accident at 5:57 p.m. Tuesday at 300 Washington St.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 7:58 p.m. Tuesday at 169 Beacon Hill Ave.; at 12:49 p.m. Wednesday at 460 Eastern Ave.

A report of a breaking and entering at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at 44 Allerton St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 1:50 p.m. Tuesday at Compare Supermarket at 2 Adams St. Extension; at 4:56 p.m. Tuesday at 19 Chase St.; at 5:08 p.m. Tuesday at 160 Neptune Blvd.; at 9:25 p.m. Tuesday at 1 George St.; at 10:02 a.m. Wednesday at Lawton and Rogers avenues; at 10:39 a.m. Wednesday at 60 Estes St.

A report of a gunshot at 2:16 p.m. Tuesday on Pennybrook Road.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday on Western Avenue; at 4:08 p.m. Tuesday at Lynn Shore Drive and Wave Street; at 4:17 a.m. Wednesday on Essex Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 3:29 p.m. Tuesday at 25 Parkland Ave.

A report of a robbery at 9:31 p.m. Tuesday at 30 Harwood St.

Police log: 12-28-2016

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:01 p.m. Tuesday on Washington Street; at 7:17 p.m. Tuesday at Washington and Mugford streets.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 9:29 a.m. Tuesday on Orchard Circle. A caller reported he saw a woman walking around the house under construction and trying the back door. He had never seen her before. Police reported the woman was authorized to be there by the homeowner. She was the housekeeper; at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday at Abbot Street and Abbot Court. A caller reported strange activity, in that a car pulled up and people were pointing at houses. They then pulled further up the street, got out and started going door to door. Police reported they were Jehovah’s witnesses.

Woman spits out drugs during traffic stop

PEABODY

Arrests

Jacqueline M. Camp, 22, of 82 Judge Road, Lynn, was arrested and charged with Class A drug possession at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Elesman Cordoba, 35, of 30 High St., Apt. B4, Lynn, was arrested and charged with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and failure to display owner’s name at 5:27 p.m. Tuesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:51 p.m. Tuesday at Speedway at 545 Lowell St.; at 5:54 p.m. Tuesday at Crystal Lake at 648 Lowell St. and 1 Crystal Drive. Police reported a vehicle struck the crosswalk light at the entrance to Crystal Lake; at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday at 6 Highland St.

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 9:04 p.m. Tuesday at Shaw’s Supermarket at 210S Andover St.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:39 p.m. Tuesday at 47 Blaney Ave. and 2 Eastman Park. A caller reported a car alarm sounding for two hours.

A report of suspicious activity at 8:46 p.m. Tuesday at 22 Sherman St. A caller reported her neighbor told her that it appeared someone was prowling in the house, which was temporarily condemned and should be vacant. Police checked the house and reported it was vacant.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 5:10 p.m. Tuesday at Bath & Body Works at 210B Andover St. A caller reported her cell phone was stolen while inside the mall; at 5:56 a.m. Wednesday at Extended Stay America at 200 Jubilee Drive. A caller reported the rims and tires were stolen off her truck; at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday at McVann O’Keefe Rink at 511 Lowell St.

REVERE

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 8:46 p.m. Tuesday at Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott on Morris Street.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 11:39 p.m. Tuesday at Sargent Street and Washington Avenue.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 3:53 p.m. Tuesday at Revere Housing Authority on Cushman Avenue.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 4:37 p.m. Tuesday at Revere Beach Train Station on Shirley Avenue; at 5:33 p.m. Tuesday on Orr Square; at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday at Mobil Gas Station on Squire Road; at 9:28 p.m. Tuesday at Broadway and Cooledge Street; at 11:04 p.m. Tuesday at James Street and Walnut Avenue.

Overdose

A report of a possible overdose at 5:48 p.m. Tuesday on Crescent Avenue; at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday on North Shore Road.

Theft

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday at Aesthetic North on Broadway.

SAUGUS

Arrests

Michael R. Adams, of 2 Sigourney St., Lynn, was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of property damage, OUI liquor and operation of a motor vehicle with a suspended license at 12:22 a.m. Wednesday.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 10:31 p.m. Tuesday at 24 Hamilton St.

A report of suspicious activity at 12:45 a.m. Wednesday at 43 Staaf Road. A caller reported three men were attempting to break into her grandmother’s home. The caller further reported that it was only family members trying to get into the home.

Theft

A report of an unarmed robbery at 5:38 p.m. Tuesday at Saugus Bank at 412 Lynn Fells Parkway. The bank teller reported the male robber handed her a note, but no weapon was shown.

SWAMPSCOTT

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 2:25 p.m. Tuesday at 50 Puritan Lane.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday at 74 Rockland St.

Overdose

A report of an overdose at 4:14 p.m. Tuesday on Danvers Road.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 8:14 p.m. Tuesday at 78 Columbia St.

By GAYLA CAWLEY

LYNN — Two men were arrested Wednesday after an alleged cocaine and heroin transaction.

Nelson Bolivar, 52, of Salem, was charged with heroin and cocaine distribution. Andrew Cole, 37, of Wakefield, was charged with heroin and cocaine possession.

Lynn Police Lt. Rick Donnelly said a detective noticed a suspicious car, driven by Cole and also occupied by a female passenger, shortly after 1 p.m. Police watched the car pull over on Orchard Street near Summer Street, and saw Bolivar walk to the car and get in the back seat.

After a short ride, Bolivar got out of the car, leading the detective to think he witnessed a drug transaction. After conducting a motor vehicle stop, the officer walked to the passenger side of the car and noticed the 33-year-old woman bend toward the floor, as if to hide contraband, Donnelly said.

Donnelly said the woman was asked to get out of the car, but she couldn’t talk because she had drugs in her mouth. When police asked her to spit out the drugs, she ejected two bags of heroin, or 1.8 grams, and one bag of cocaine, or 0.6 grams, Donnelly added.

Does this bank robbery suspect look familiar?

Cole told police that the bags were his and didn’t want to see the woman get in trouble. Police believed his story and let her go. Bolivar was subsequently stopped near Breed Square and arrested. More than $250 was found on Bolivar and seized. Cole and the woman told police they paid $250 for the drugs, Donnelly said.

Gayla Cawley can be reached at gcawley@itemlive.com. Follow her on Twitter @GaylaCawley

A look back at the year makes it easy to conclude 2016 set the stage for significant economic development in Lynn and surrounding communities in 2017.

By rejecting a concerted effort to bring slot machine gambling to Revere, Massachusetts voters provided a green light for the city to expand Ocean Avenue development to Suffolk Downs and the former Wonderland Greyhound Park.

By helping developers interested in building on Route 1 in Saugus, town officials primed the pump for transformative development along the roadway. In Lynn, a major waterfront residential project offers the possibility of sparking additional development in 2017. In Swampscott, two new housing complexes are planned for former public school sites.

The common thread tying these development proposals together from Route 1 to Lynn’s waterfront is the willingness on the part of developers to spend money locally. That confidence is rooted in an improved economy as well as receptive attitudes on the part of city and town officials to help development proposals proceed smoothly.

Lynn home sales stay hot

The upcoming year will see housing and commercial projects take shape on Route 1 and bring jobs to formerly iconic locations along the roadway. Projects planned this year and reviewed by town officials have the potential to bring new jobs to Saugus and spur other developers into looking at Route 1 for its development potential.

Saugus is driven to help

Swampscott’s Machon School and Greenwood Avenue housing proposals will ultimately be welcome additions to the town. Both projects have a ways to go before Machon is converted to senior affordable housing and the former middle school site on Greenwood Avenue becomes residences.

The apartment complex proposed for the former Beacon Chevrolet site opposite North Shore Community College’s Lynn campus is large enough to be a template for Lynn’s waterfront revival.

City officials and longtime city residents have heard and read about “waterfront revivals” throughout past decades without the big talk turning into big construction projects. But the Beacon project has caught the attention of city, state and federal officials and developers who are looking to build on the Lynnway’s Saugus River end.

New housing on the waterfront can spark imaginative ideas for providing pedestrian access to the waterfront and even expanding Seaport Marina.

Cynics are quick to dismiss plans and talk about big projects but substantial work undertaken this year to make development a reality is poised to bear fruit in the new year.

DANVERS — Michael Anthony Bassi, 65, of Danvers, died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2016, at the Hogan Regional Center in the Hathorne section of Danvers, following a long illness. He was the son of Catherine T. (LaPlante) Bassi Waldron and the late Henry A. Bassi. Born in Lynn on Oct. 18, 1951, Michael was educated at the Walter Fernald School in Waltham.

Besides his loving mother Katherine of South Hampton, N.H., he is survived by his sister Denise M. Bucknell of South Hampton, N.H., his brothers, John M. of Kodiak, Alaska, James A. of Great Barrington, N.H., Stephen G. of Rome, N.Y., and David F. of Danville, N.H., as well as several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Anthony “Peter” Bassi and Dana H. Bassi.

Service information: Funeral services will be private. Arrangements are by the SOLIMINE Funeral Homes, Lynn, MA. Guest book at Solimine.com.

PHOTO BY MARK LORENZ
Monica Harris speaks with her new boss, Sheriff-elect Kevin Coppinger, as they walk through the halls of Lynn City Hall.

By THOMAS GRILLO

LYNN — With just nine days until he is sworn in as Essex County sheriff, Kevin Coppinger has made three appointments to his leadership team.

William Gerke Jr. of Swampscott will serve as special deputy sheriff, Attorney Dennis Newman of Reading will be chief of staff and Monica Harris of Lynn will become executive assistant. They will start next month following the inauguration.  

“With the assistance of my transition team, I have chosen individuals whose combined experience, skills and abilities will provide a strong leadership team working with me to bring positive results,” said Coppinger in statement. “The transition period will continue over the new few months as we assess the staffing and program needs.”

Coppinger ready to don sheriff’s badge

Coppinger called Gerke a skilled leader with 36 years of law enforcement service. He most recently served as security and safety director for the state of Vermont. His experience includes 33 years with the U.S. Marshals Service as an investigator and senior manager. Gerke is recognized as a security expert and has top secret National Security Information Clearance, Coppinger said.

Gerke earned a degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University. He is a graduate of and instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia and has been trained in law enforcement leadership, emergency management and security. He returned to his hometown of Swampscott to take the job.

Newman has experience with criminal justice issues, intergovernmental relations, policy and budgetary development and staff administration, Coppinger said. He graduated from Harvard University and Boston College Law School and served as special counsel in former Attorney General Martha Coakley’s office to ensure that policy goals were met. He brings strong working relationships with state, local and national government officials, Coppinger said.

Harris, who will become executive assistant to the new sheriff, now works as head clerk in the Treasurer’s Office in Lynn. She has 30 years experience in accounting, budget management, auditing and reporting. She is also proficient in grant management, research and analysis and has earned a reputation as a strong and efficient team leader and staff communicator, Coppinger said. Harris received training in accounting at Salem State University.

“It was an opportunity that was brought to my attention and I’m looking forward to working with Kevin,” Harris said.

Since his election last month to replace retiring Sheriff Frank Cousins, Coppinger has been working with his transition team to prepare for the new administration which includes District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett; former District Attorney Kevin Burke; former Salem Police chief Robert St. Pierre; state Rep. Paul Tucker (D-Salem); Frances Martinez, executive director of the North Shore Latino Business Association; former Lynn City Councilor Richard Coppinger; Helen Corbett, communications consultant; Patrick Bradley, former undersecretary of the Executive Office of Public Safety; and James Jordan, former planner for the Boston Police Department.  

Coppinger will conclude his eight years as Lynn’s police chief and will be sworn in as Essex County sheriff on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at Lynn City Hall Auditorium. The public is welcome.

Thomas Grillo can be reached at tgrillo@itemlive.com.

LYNN — Jeffrey Charles Mills, a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in his home on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at the age of 69. Born in Lynn on June 21, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph and Marion (Holden) Mills. Jeff was raised and educated in Lynn and attended Lynn Public Schools. Jeff had a 32-year career with GE, working in the company’s maintenance and facilities department until his retirement in 2006. Jeff was an avid Sox and Patriots fan and he thoroughly enjoyed his yearly trips to Saratoga to watch the horse races. Jeff also enjoyed time spent on Great East Lake in Wakefield, N.H., where he loved to fish and play cribbage. Jeff leaves his sister, Marcia Kane and her husband, John of Lynn, his nieces; Jennifer Franklin and her husband, Joe of Peabody and Andrea Sisson and her partner, Patrick Wheeler of Lynn as well as his great-niece and great-nephews; Isabelle and A.J. Franklin and Nate and Matt Sisson.

Service information: Visiting hours will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016, from 10-11 a.m. followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. All interment service will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Jeffrey’s memory may be made to the Northeast Animal Shelter, 347 Highland Ave. Salem, MA 01970. For online guest book and directions, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — William Alfred Fournier Sr., a life-long resident of Lynn, passed away in his home on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016, at the age of 86. Born in Lynn on Feb. 13, 1930, he was the son of the late Epiphane and Mary (Faggella) Fournier. Bill was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. After high school, Bill enlisted into the U.S. Navy to help fight for our country during the Korean War. He served bravely from August of 1950 until his honorable discharge in August of 1952. On Dec. 24, 1950, Bill married the love of his life, Barbara M. McMahon in St. Joseph’s Church in Lynn. Bill and Barbara spent almost 66 years in marriage and love together until Bill’s passing two days shy of their wedding anniversary. Bill worked for many years for the former Rich’s Department Stores in Salem where he served as the store manager. He then went on to work for GE Thermotec in Wilmington before it became Ametek and where he would retire from. In his spare time, Bill served on the board for the North Shore Senior Action Council helping to advocate for senior rights. He also was a member of the GE Union Retirees who met at St. Michael’s Church. An avid Sox and Patriots fan, Bill also enjoyed camping in Lebanon, Maine, as well as playing cards and fixing anything he could. In addition to his wife, Barbara, Bill leaves his children; Cheryl Nestor and her husband, Timothy, of Lynn, Cindy Publicover and her husband, Arthur, of Swampscott, and William Alfred Fournier Jr. and his wife, Ann, of Maine, his beloved grandchildren; William Alfred Fournier III and Danielle Trapula, and his adoring great-grandson, Mark Hudson III. He also leaves his very dear friends, Andrea “Annie” Moschopoulos and her husband, Christos, of Lynn. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, James Fournier.

Service information: A funeral service will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Visiting hours will be held in the funeral home on Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, from 4-8 p.m. For online guest book and directions, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

LYNN — Roland Stuart Gilmore, a long-time resident of Lynn and a former Lynn Police Officer (1966-1998), passed away in his home on Christmas morning, Dec. 25, 2016, at the age of 73. Born in Lynn on May 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Fred S. and Muriel L. (MacPherson) Gilmore. Roland was raised and educated in Lynn and was a graduate of Lynn Classical High School. He attended Bentley University after high school before going to work for the General Electric Co. He worked for a few years before joining the Lynn Police Department as a full-time police officer. He served the city bravely and honorably from 1966 until his retirement in 1998. After his retirement, Roland continued to serve the police department in the role of treasurer for the Lynn Police Department credit union. He was a current member of the Mason’s Mount Carmel Lodge on Market Street in Lynn, having been a member since February of 1969 and was also named a Shriner. In his spare time, Roland enjoyed his cars and was an avid Boston sports fan, most especially the Patriots and Celtics. As a dog owner himself, Roland looked forward to watching the Westminster dog show. Roland leaves his wife, Donna L. (Wyman) Gilmore of Topsfield, his beloved children; Wayne S. Gilmore and his wife, Maria of Danvers, Everett Police Officer  Jeffrey P. Gilmore and his wife, Erinn of Topsfield, and Denise S. Gilmore of Alexandria, Va., his adoring grandchildren; Lauren and Michael Gilmore of Danvers and Jack, Riley, and Kate Gilmore of Topsfield. Roland also leaves his long-time companion, Susan Fowler of Lynn. In addition to his parents, Roland was preceded in death by his son, Brian S. Gilmore.

Service information: A memorial visitation will be held in the CUFFE-McGINN Funeral Home, 157 Maple St., Lynn, on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017 from 4-8 p.m. Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. All other funeral services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roland’s memory may be made to the Brian S. Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Institution for Savings, 5 Main St., Topsfield, MA 01983. For online guest book and directions, please visit Cuffemcginn.com.

Rain and possible snow is expected to impact the area on Thursday, developing in the afternoon and intensifying during the evening into Friday morning.

Check your community websites for possible parking bans.

In Lynn, blue snow emergency lights will flash during declared snow emergency events at the following locations: O’Callaghan Way at Walnut Street, Western Avenue at Federal Street, Eastern Avenue at Essex Street, Essex Street at Joyce Street, Broad Street at Union Street, Western Avenue at Waitt Road, and Wyoma Square.

In Swampscott, Gino Cresta, department of public works director, said all of the trucks are fueled up and the plow blades are being put on.

“We’re preparing for snow and praying for rain,” he said.

Actress Debbie Reynolds dies day after daughter

MERRIMAC, Mass. — John Henry Cram Jr., age 70, of Merrimac, Mass., passed away peacefully early Christmas morning with his loving family at his side. He was the beloved husband of the late Holly J. Smith. Born in Lynn on Aug. 26, 1946, he was the eldest son of the late John H. and Colatia H. (Teal) Cram, and was a graduate of Lynn English High School.

He leaves behind his daughter, Brittany Cram and her fiancée, Justin Dubray of Nashua, N.H., and their soon-to-be born daughter, Holly Camille; two brothers, Bill Cram and wife LaVonne of Camden, S.C., and Ken Cram and wife Maureen of Johannesburg, South Africa, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and dear friends. The family would also like to recognize and thank the staffs at Salem Hospital and Pilgrim Rehab for the care and compassion they showered on John throughout his battle with cancer.

A lifelong musician (piano), John was a member of several local bands, and had a special passion for playing the blues. Although he enjoyed hiking and mountain climbing, his favorite getaway was Lake Attitash where he enjoyed years of gathering with family and friends. John was a sports fan with a special passion for the Patriots and Red Sox. He was also a history buff and was never hesitant about expressing his political views to anyone who would listen (and to those who didn’t, as well).

Service information: Visiting hours will be held at PAUL C. ROGERS FAMILY Funeral Home, 36 West Main St., Merrimac, MA, on Friday Dec. 30 from 4-6 p.m., followed by a memorial service at the funeral home.

LYNN — Mr. Robert J. Ross, age 98, of Lynn, passed away Monday in the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Cecile (Desperes) Ross, and former husband of the late Louise (Heigh) Ross. Born in Salem, he was the son of the late Joseph and Louise (LaBonte) Ross. He was raised in Salem and had lived in Lynn for the greater part of his life.

Robert was honorably discharged from the United States Army after serving in Okinawa, Japan, during World War II. He had worked as a machinist for Boston Machine in Lynn until his retirement and had also worked for the former Champion Lamp Works in Lynn. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and he enjoyed traveling with his wife Cecile and also enjoyed dancing. Living close to the ocean he would walk four miles every morning and often would then bicycle another 10-12 miles. He also enjoyed spending time with family at holiday and birthday celebrations as well as other events and cookouts during the summer months.

He is survived by his four children; Robert Ross of Salem, Patricia Worth of Peabody, Kathleen Liberge of Peabody and Richard Ross of Peabody; 10 grandchildren; Shawn Ross, Paul McGrath, Ryan Ross, Brian Worth, Patrick Worth, Dina Hourican, Kerry Fitch, Sharon Casson, Lynsey Ross and Luke Ross; 11 great-grandchildren; Christien, Devon and Jourdan Hourican, Camden and Kailey Fitch, and Ramina McGrath, Karen Reddy, David, Johanna and Aiden Casson and Krystyna Downie; his sister-in-law; Rita Ross; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was the father of the late Thomas Ross, grandfather of the late Jeffrey and Gary Ross and brother of the late Angelina Gurney, Anita Dingee and Joseph Ross.

Service information: His funeral will be held on Tuesday at 12 p.m. in the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 12p.m., prior to the funeral. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

LYNN — Robert C. Brewer Sr., age 66, a lifelong resident of Lynn, passed away Friday, Dec. 23, 2016. He is survived by his children, Robin Lee Curtin and her husband Michael, Robert Jr. and his wife Michele, and Daniel and his wife Lauri-Ann, his former wife Leona Brewer, four brothers, Paul, Tom, Dan and Scott, five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, his father Earl Brewer and was the son of the late Doris Brewer who recently passed. He worked for General Electric for more than 20 years. He loved the Lynn Woods and enjoyed softball.

Service information: His funeral service will be private. GOODRICH Funeral Home, 128 Washington St., Lynn.

LYNN — Mary (Jenis) Chakreotes, age 93, of Lynn, died on Tuesday surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Thomas M. Chakreotes, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage. Born and raised in Somersworth, N.H., she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Evangeline (Deligiani) Jenis. A graduate of Somersworth High School, she had lived in Lynn for the past 70 years.

In Somersworth, Mary worked for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. After moving to Lynn, she worked part time at Champion Lamp and the former Turn-Style. For 37 years, she worked for Zimman’s on Market Street in Lynn. She very much enjoyed working with the Zimman family and meeting and serving her many customers. Mary was an outstanding cook of Greek foods and pastries. Her greatest pride was to have her family over for Sunday dinners. She would also bring her Greek specialties to the many family celebrations and events over the years. A lifelong member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, Mary was very religious and believed in traditions. She took pride in the yearly New Year’s Day dinner, always placing a special coin under each plate, carrying on the tradition of cutting the “vasilopita.” Mary’s family would wait in anticipation to see who got the “special” coin in the bread. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Mary is survived by her son; Michael Chakreotes; her daughter; Diana Hennessey and her husband Edward, all of Lynn; two granddaughters; Adrienne Monks and her husband William of Beverly and Gail Karakoudas and her husband Matthew of Lynn; four great-granddaughters; Calleigh and Leanna Monks and Ariana and Lexi Karakoudas; her sister; Chris Patrakis of Indian Orchard, Mass.; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late James Jenis and Helen Primes.

Service information: Her funeral will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the SOLIMINE Funeral Home, 426 Broadway (Rt. 129), Lynn, followed by a service at 11 a.m. in St. George Greek Orthodox Church. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours are Monday from 3-7 p.m. Those who prefer may make donations to St. George Building Fund, 54 South Common St., Lynn, MA 01902. Directions and guest book at Solimine.com.

All address information, particularly arrests, reflect police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. Corrections or clarifications will not be made without express notice of change from the arresting police department.

LYNN

Arrests

Anastasia Beckley was arrested on warrant charges of home invasion and possession of a Class B drug at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday.

Bridget Christopher, 23, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering for a misdemeanor and trespassing at 11:28 a.m. Thursday.

Oscar Hernandez, 28, of 22 Harris St., Peabody, was arrested and charged with OUI liquor and OUI drugs at 1:45 a.m. Thursday.

Moises Ortiz, 28, was arrested and charged with trespassing at 12:57 p.m. Thursday.

Bunly Phok, 45, was arrested and charged with breaking and entering for a misdemeanor and trespassing at 11:31 a.m. Thursday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday at 210 Market St.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday at Columbia and Eastern avenues; at 10:53 p.m. Wednesday at 274 Essex St.; at 12:54 a.m. Thursday at 128 Jackson St.; at 12:37 p.m. Thursday at 697 Boston St.  

Assaults

A report of a sexual assault at 2:52 p.m. Wednesday on Fayette Street.

Breaking and Entering

A report of a motor vehicle breaking and entering at 8:51 p.m. Wednesday at YMCA at 20 Neptune Blvd.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 2:46 p.m. Wednesday at 111 Chestnut St.; at 4:11 p.m. Wednesday at 50 State St.; at 6:59 p.m. Wednesday at 77 Green St.; at 7:16 p.m. Wednesday at Dunkin’ Donuts at 932 Lynnfield St.; at 6:16 a.m. Thursday at 1 Kingsley Terrace; at 9:40 a.m. Thursday at 655 Western Ave.; at 10:51 a.m. Thursday at 39 Magnolia Ave; at 12:38 p.m. Thursday at 44 Averill St.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 9:49 a.m. Thursday at 61 Bulfinch St.; at 11:05 a.m. Thursday at 425 Lynnway; at 12:41 p.m. Thursday at 7-Eleven at 264 Essex St.

Vandalism

A report of motor vehicle vandalism at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday at 328 Chestnut St.; at 5:46 p.m. Wednesday at 26 Tremont St.

Police log: 12-29-2016

MARBLEHEAD

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:03 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant Street.

Complaints

A report of an odor of natural gas outside at 6:32 p.m. Wednesday on Pleasant Street. National Grid was notified. The odor was outside and inside the house. Police shut down the street. Police spoke with the homeowner, who was at work and unable to leave, but gave key access to the fire department. There was a malfunction in a gas heating unit, which was shut off and the homeowner was notified to have it fixed.

Woman spits out drugs during traffic stop

PEABODY

Arrests

Deshawn Huston, 21, of 487 Walnut St., Lynn, was arrested on warrants at 4:34 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 6:16 p.m. Wednesday at 133 Lowell St.; at 7:51 a.m. Thursday at 147 Summit St. and Lynnfield Street; at 9:48 a.m. Thursday at 24 Mt Vernon St.; at 12:56 p.m. Thursday at Sears Automotive at 210S Andover St.

Overdose

A report of a drug overdose at 8:12 a.m. Thursday on Dana Road. The medical examiner’s office took possession of the deceased person.

REVERE

Arrests

Sherri L. Marano, 45, of 925 Revere Beach Parkway, was arrested on warrants at 5:37 p.m. Wednesday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle hit and run accident at 1:39 a.m. Wednesday at Dunkin’ Donuts on Beach Street. Linda Chea, 21, of 120 Marshall St., was summoned for leaving the scene of property damage; at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at Shirley Avenue and North Shore Road.

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday on North Shore Road.

Assaults

A report of an assault at 8:53 a.m. Wednesday on Revere Beach Boulevard.

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:44 a.m. Wednesday on Ocean Avenue; at 3:07 a.m. Wednesday on Victoria Street; at 3:47 a.m. Wednesday at Roseland Properties on Overlook Ridge Drive; at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday on Cushman Avenue; at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday on Dehon Street.

Theft

A report of a larceny of a rug at 8:07 a.m. Wednesday on Barrett Street.

A report of a larceny/forgery/fraud at 7:49 p.m. Wednesday at Greater Boston Fitness on Charger Street.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 2:41 p.m. Wednesday on Mt Vernon Street; at 3:44 p.m. Wednesday at Patty’s Auto Parts at 140 Salem Turnpike; at 8:33 p.m. Wednesday at Bob’s Store at 1020 Broadway.

A report of a motor vehicle accident with personal injury at 4:51 a.m. Thursday at Patty’s Auto Parts on Salem Turnpike. A vehicle into a telephone pole was reported. One person was taken to Salem Hospital.

Complaints

A report of suspicious activity at 8:23 p.m. Wednesday at Ocean State Job Lot at 400 Lynn Fells Parkway. A caller reported he saw a man in a white van who may have a firearm. Police checked the area and reported the call was unfounded.

Theft

A report of a larceny at 12 p.m. Wednesday at Holiday Inn Express at 999 Broadway. The manager reported four tires missing from a vehicle.

SWAMPSCOTT

Theft

A report of a larceny at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at Stop & Shop at 450 Paradise Road.

PHOTO BY MARK LORENZ
Pictured are Ray Bastarache, and Steve Upton of the Lynn Rotary. Upton will be taking over the helm of the rotary as Bastarache steps down.

By MICHELE DURGIN

LYNN — Longtime Rotary International member Steve Upton is preparing to be sworn in as the next president of the Lynn chapter.

“I look forward to representing a terrific group of people who help others on a regular basis and ask for nothing in exchange,” said Upton, a Lynn native. “My dream is to keep Rotary going and see its dedicated membership continue to make a difference in the world.”

Upton added he is pleased to be affiliated with an organization that has local, national and international interests at heart. He talked about a recent trip that current president and friend, Ray Bastarache, took on behalf of the Rotary Club. Bastarache went to the Philippines and volunteered at a local hospital for eight days.

“Ray was a transporter of children going into surgery for cleft palate repair. He moved over one hundred youngsters in and out of the operating room. Rotarians do this kind of volunteer work all over the world, and they pay for their own transportation and expenses on these trips.”

Bastarache praised his incoming president and his work with the organization. “I have known Steve for many, many years. He is a wonderful man and committed to this community and the folks who call it home. Rotary is in very good hands as he prepares to take the helm. I am fortunate to call him my friend.”

Peabody reaches out to fire victims

Rotary International, a world renowned volunteer service club that brings professional leaders within local communities together to perform charitable works, was formed in 1905. Today there are more than 34,000 chapters worldwide and a membership of 1.2 million. CNBC recently ranked the club’s endowment, The Rotary Foundation, as No. 3 in its annual Top 10 Charities Changing the World in 2016 list. The Lynn chapter boasts several local leaders and role models in its membership.

Upton, 68, is a retired business administrator for the Lynn Public Schools, having spent 37 years on the job. He and his wife Linda are the proud parents of Edward, Joseph, Melissa and Robert and have five grandchildren.

“I am grateful for the good life that I have and thankful for my healthy family. I am in a position where I can help others and it’s great being a member of an organization of like-minded folks. Rotary is quite active in the community, and its 52 members participate in wonderful programs like My Brother’s Table on a monthly basis.”

Upton, a Lynn Classical and Salem State graduate who earned both a bachelor’s and a master’s Degree in Education, said he is humbled to be part of a group that raises scholarship money for local deserving youngsters and has been hosting a Student of the Month Luncheon, honoring eighth-graders from each of the middle schools in the city and their teachers for more than 20 years. He and his fellow Rotarians, along with the Lions Club, also co-host the Annual Football Captains’ Luncheon, held at the Porthole Restaurant. Brotherhood, Riverworks and St. Jean’s Credit Unions also support this beloved tradition.

Colonial America and Great Britain found a way to go to war over tea and it appears a war spanning Lynn and Swampscott is brewing over beer.

Initial reports suggest Craft Beer Cellar has determined that Lynn-based Bent Water Brewing Company’s beverages should not be sold in Craft Beer outlets, including one on Paradise Road.

This omission is an obvious loss to local beer lovers and a maddening case of local businesses potentially working against each other.

Bent Water is one of Lynn’s newest entrepreneurial additions and brewery owners wasted no time in becoming good local corporate citizens. Bent Water reached out to the Lynn community, supported charities and made sure its product got served at all kinds of fun Lynn events.

Steak acclaim

Craft Beer is a welcome addition to the Swampscott community and another charity-oriented business reflecting well on the town’s reputation for generosity. So why the apparent ban on Bent Water by Craft Beer?

It is hoped sound minds high up the Craft Beer corporate ladder will revisit the threatened ban and ensure Bent Water is among the selections customers consider when they walk into the Swampscott store.

It’s hard enough to make a success out of a business, especially a small one facing tight profit margins and overhead costs that always seem to threaten to expand. The American economy has rebounded since the tanking it endured in 2008. But many smaller communities, and small businesses in them, have seen economic progress lag and, in some cases, stagnate.

It is in the interest of business community representatives in Swampscott and Lynn to step in and help craft — pun intended — a compromise allowing Bent Water to be sold by Craft Beer.

It may be the ban is all a big misunderstanding that has been blown out of proportion. But it would serve Craft Beer’s interests to remember a quote found in taverns and bars: “Beer is proof God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

There is no reason Craft Beer executives can’t take those words to heart and make room on their shelves for Bent Water.

LYNN — Wommer, Arlene (Widell) of Lynn, entered into rest Dec. 29, 2016. She was 85.

Devoted mother of the late Marcy Wommer. Loving sister of the late Clara Levine, the late Pauline Golder and the late Harold Widell. Survived by several nieces and nephews.

Service information: A graveside service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3 at 10:45 a.m. at Sharon Memorial Park, 40 Dedham St., Sharon. Expressions of sympathy in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. Please visit www.stanetsky.com?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss for online condolences. Stanetsky Memorial Chapels. 781-821-4600.

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LYNN

Arrests

Katelyn Flanagan, 26, no address listed, was arrested and charged with performing  an unnatural act at 4:12 a.m. Friday.

Austin Martinez, 20, of 3 Oxford Terrace, was arrested and charged with failure to wear a seat belt, along with a straight warrant, at 2:19 a.m. Friday.

Mainor Monteros-Solis, 36,  of 367 Chatham St., was arrested and charged with performing an unnatural act at 4:21 a.m. Friday.

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 4:22 p.m. Thursday on Harmon Street; at 8:30 p.m. Thursday at 570 Western Ave.at 10:21 p.m. Thursday on Belle Avenue; at 10:44 p.m. Thursday at 333 Boston St.; at 1:14 a.m. Friday at 124 Boston St.; at 6:46 a.m. Friday at 8 Adams St.

Complaints

A report of larceny at 2:15 p.m. Thursday at 84 Grove St.; at 7:54 a.m. Friday at 8 Tilton Pl.

A report of a disturbance at 4:06 p.m. Thursday at 13 Nahant St.; at 4:30 p.m. at 130 Neptune Blvd.; at 7:15 p.m. on Lovett Place; at 8:41 p.m. at 399 Essex St.; at 9:08 p.m. at at 224 Washington St.; at 2:39 a.m. Friday at 25 Hamilton Ave.; at 3:16 a.m. at 15 Lyman St.; at 4:30 a.m. Friday at 381 Summer St.; at 6:21 a.m. at 26 Washington St.; at 7:58 a.m. Friday at 16 Hanover St.

A report of vandalism at 5:48 p.m. Thursday at 25 Boston St.

A report of a 911 hang up at 6:43 p.m. Thursday at 66 Laighton St.; at 12:34 a.m. Friday at 194 Judge Rd.; at 5:49 a.m. at 204 Eastern Ave.

A report of a neighbor problem at 6:53 p.m.  Thursday on Milton Street; at 7:22 a.m. Friday at 16 Hanover St.

A report of a fight at 7:22 p.m. Thursday at 20 E Highland St.

A report of a breaking and entering at 9:35 p.m. Thursday at 55 Elmwood Ave.

A report of a missing person at 11:20 p.m. Thursday at 50 Newhall St.; at 4:17 a.m. Friday at 4 Fosdick Terr.

A report of an uninvited guest at 2:38 a.m. Friday at 88 Light St.; at 7:15 a.m. at 50 Lynnway.

A report of a motor vehicle theft at 7:48 a.m. Friday at 1 Fortesque Terr.

Police log: 12-30-2016

MARBLEHEAD

Complaints

A report of a citizen receiving annoying phone calls at 12:29 p.m. Thursday on Carol Road.

A report of an unwanted flyer placed in a mailbox at 12:37 p.m. Thursday on Humphrey Street.

A report of a 911 hang-up at 3:42 p.m. Thursday on Atlantic Avenue. Call was accidental.; at 11:20 p.m. Thursday on Turner Road.

A report of a drunk man causing a problem at 6:37 p.m. Thursday on Tedesco Street. Man was taken into custody.

A report of a disturbance at 12:17 a.m. Friday on Pond Street.

PEABODY

Complaints

A report of larceny at 2:35 p.m. Thursday st 16 Crownshield St.; at 2:44 p.m. at 4 Lincoln Rd.

A report of computer fraud at 3:04 p.m. Thursday at 34 Connolly Ter.

A report of threats at 5:35 p.m. Thursday on Brown Street.

A report of an unwanted guest at 10:28 p.m. Thursday on Sylvan Street; at 3:53 a.m. On Raymond Circle.

A report of a disturbance at 12:03 a.m. Friday on Endicott Street; at 12:41 a.m. On Washington Street; at 2:08 a.m. on Fulton Street.

A report of larceny at 11:38 a.m. Friday at 210Y Andover St.

REVERE

Complaints

A report of a disturbance at 12:18 a.m. Thursday on Central Avenue; at 5:07 p.m. on Shirley Avenue; at 8:15 p.m. on North Shore Road.

A report of shoplifting at 1:39 a.m. Thursday  on Squire Road; at 8:54 a.m. Thursday on Squire Road.

A report of an unwanted person at 1:47 a.m. Thursday on Steeple Street; at 1:39 p.m. Thursday on Prospect Avenue; at 1:45 p.m. Thursday on Adams Court; at 2:12 p.m. Thursday at Comfort Inn on American Legion Highway; at 11:56 p.m. Thursday on Broadway.

A report of suspicious activity at 2:52 a.m. Thursday on Sargent Street; at 9:55 a.m. Thursday on Walnut Avenue; at 11:32 a.m. Thursday on Broadway.

A report of a 911 hang-up at 1:08 p.m. Thursday on Broadway.

A report of larceny at 6:15 p.m. Thursday on Beach Street.

A report of an assault at 8:27 p.m. Thursday on North Shore Road; at 11:39 p.m. Thursday on Lee Burbank Highway.

SAUGUS

Accidents

A report of a motor vehicle accident at 1:57 p.m. Thursday at 333 Broadway; at 2:13 p.m. Thursday at 166 Walnut St.; at 7:03 p.m. Thursday on Lincoln Avenue; at 7:54 a.m. Friday on the Salem Turnpike.

Complaints

A report of a larceny at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 770 Broadway.

A report of shoplifting at 7:11 p.m. Thursday at 1325 Broadway.

A report of a 911 hang-up at 7:49 p.m. Thursday on Main Street. Call was accidental.