Yes, Boys and Girls...it's time
to mark your calendar for the AMS Alumni Xmas Party
Due to the success of the Norwell office closing party (see below), we're
going to try something a bit different this year. We're going to offer a cocktail get-together, followed by an optional
dinner.
Date: December 21, 2004
Place: Quincy Marriott
Time:
5:30 for cocktails
7:00
for dinner (rsvp pls)
Invitation to follow - but just wanted to give
you plenty of time to arrange your busy holiday schedule to join us!
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In late October, I got a newsletter
update from Johanna Ledwell announcing the birth of her 17th grandchild. And before I even had a chance to update
the site, boom! I received this announcement on Wednesday. Does the Weymouth school system know they're going
to have to add a Ledwell wing?
12/1: We are pleased to announce the arrival of Madelyn Mae born 11/29/04 at 11:50pm
- 7lbs. 7oz. - 20in. She is the daughter of our son Robert & wife Debbie. This makes grandchild #18.
She is a cutie!!!
Oct 18: We are pleased to announce the arrival of our 17th grandchild born to our daughter Mary & her husband Joe. Her name is Cate Josephine - 7lbs. 3oz. - 19 1/2" and
she is just beautiful!! (that makes it 11 girls & 6 boys)
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And a note from Larry "the Legend" Darpel: Just wanted to let you know that I am alive and well and still enjoying retirement. Rose
is still putting up with me and has for 49 years. Next year in June is the big 50.
I still play golf twice a week but at 71 the ball just don't seem to go as far.
I also volunteer one day a week driving a senior citizens van taking people to doctors and
hospital appointments. Along with cutting the grass that keeps me busy and out of Roses' hair. My health is fairly
good except for my knees. Had one replaced and might be looking at doing the other one.
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SIGNS OF THE END OF AN ERA??
Yes,
the doors of the Norwell building have closed - and Kathe Donlan has shared some pictures of the revelers at the Closing Party on June 24th. While I can't post all the photos,
I've posted several on the Photo page. If
you would like copies of the others let Kathe or me know and we'll send them to you.
Here is the list
of the folks who attended. Can you match the name to a face? David Wroe, Mike Testa, Rich DeWaele, Ken O'Sullivan,
Gracia Clyde, Duncan Glendon, Kathy Trainor, Amy Linn, Ginny Owens, Caleen Alexanderson, Paul Ryer, Kathy O'Donnell, Judy
Lyden, Claire Leary, Liz Ledwell, Scottie Farber, Sandy Jeffries, Linda Sanborn, Matt Ransom, Tim Leonard, Denise Tarbox,
Phil Griffith, Howie Ardolino, Mena Crugnale, Nancy Brueggeman, Robin Rizzo, Marie Sczosalis (we knew her as Byrne), Rich
Boudreau, Steve Brown, Kathy Grady, Nancy O'Keefe, Kay Brook, Ann Tankle, Marianne Iacovella, Ginny O'Donnell, Marilyn Dondis,
and Kathe Donlan.
