HUDSON – Four generations of the family of Hudson resident Rosa Chaves celebrated her 101st birthday on Saturday, Mar. 9 at Esplanade Cafe, Main Street.
A native of Santa Maria, the Azores, she has resided in Hudson since 1959 and was employed by the former Thomas Taylor & Sons. Rosa is the widow of Evaristo Chaves who died in 1982.
Among those attending were her daughters, Eva Chaves and Maria Ramsay of Hudson, Olga Chaves of Newbury and Carmen Casarjian of Everett; and her sisters, Felicidade Leandres of Hudson, Helena Braga of Taunton and Zenalia Bairos of Marlborough. Also many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Happy Birthday Rosa!
R.F. Wood fundraiser
More than 200 people attended the R.F. Wood Foundation Lobster Shoot fundraiser Feb. 28 at Hudson Lodge of Elks hall. Jeff Wood, one of the sons of the late Robert F. Wood, said the event, founded in 2020, was most successful. Proceeds will help Hudson boys and girls of all ages to participate in local sports, despite financial circumstances. Robert F. Wood was a local builder and longtime supporter of Hudson sports.
Longtime DJ signs up
One of the newest subscribers to Community Advocate, Hudson-Marlborough edition, is former Hudson resident Jay Fidanza of Erving. Jay retired in 2018 after a long career as a popular DJ in Greenfield. A 1970 graduate of Hudson High School, Jay interviewed statesmen, musicians, actors, athletes etc. during his long radio career, which he called “helpful and pleasurable.” He is the son of the late Joe and Helen (Ferrucio) Fidanza of Hudson. He emailed that he was glad to see familiar names in the birthday section of Hudson Happ’nings.
First grandchild
Hudson residents Jeffrey and Nola Ahearn announce the arrival of their first grandchild, Nola Brice Ahearn, born Feb. 23, 2024 at UMass Memorial Hospital, Worcester, to Michael and Megan Ahearn of Stow. Maternal grandparents are Chris and Wendy O’Keeffe of Morristown, N.J. and West Tisbury. Nola is the 15th great-grandchild of former Hudson resident Natalie Ahearn of New Horizons, Marlborough, and second great-grandchild of Vera O’Keeffe of Jupiter, Fla. Congratulations to all!
Illustrious retirement
Hudson native Major James E. Fulham has retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of illustrious service. A well-decorated officer, Major Fulham, for the U.S. Secretary of Defense, oversaw cyber operations for over 500 personnel and $250 million of cutting edge cyber capabilities, in support of military and national objectives. Maj. Fulham and his wife, Brooke, have three children: Jack, Weston and Geneva. Among those attending retirement ceremonies in Maryland were his mother, NancyLee Fulham; uncle and aunt, Tony and Donna Marques and son, Blake, all of Hudson; and his uncle John Durand of Florida. He is a grandson of Mrs. Ruth Durand of New Horizons, Marlborough, and son of Matt Fulham of Milford, N.H.
Build a star
“Mission Earth and Space,” an Ecotarium program for all ages, will be presented at Hudson Public Library Thursday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. Staff member Nancy DelVecchio said all can “build a star, design a satellite and then head outside to peer through a traveling telescope, (weather permitting.)” Register at huds.pl/events.
Celebration of life
Family of the late Jeff Chapman, well-known area musician, invites his friends, band mates, relatives and classmates to Celebration of Life Saturday, April 27, 5:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Hudson Lodge of Elks Hall, Park St.
‘The Holdovers’ to be shown
Award-winning movie “The Holdovers” will be shown at Hudson Senior Center, Church St., Monday, Mar. 25 at 12:30 p.m. Sign-up required because of limited space: Tel. 978-568-9638.
Of local interest
Word has been received of the death of Phyllis Brooks, 86, of Bedford on Feb. 2, 2024. Ms. Brooks was a reference librarian at the Hudson Public Library many years ago. A Memorial Service was held Feb. 26 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Bedford.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
March 23 – Matt Sukis, Sean McMahon, Phil Wilgus, Timothy Quinn and Avery Stead
March 24 – Ricky Veo, Steve Anastas, George Luoto and Ricky Cotton
March 25 – Angie Richards, Eric Hollick, twins Matt and Rebecca Burke
March 26 – Elaine Wood, Kristen Bowen Curtin, Michelle Dusseault, Marianne Davis and Kathy Johnson
March 27 – Margaret MacPherson, Cole Wilgus, Tom Collins and Hannah Miele
March 28 – Samantha Sawyer, Terry Monteiro, Kristy Stanechewski, Christine Mueller, Shawn Searles and Kelly Ripley
March 29 – Matthew Frias, Betty Lombardo, Ellen Fitzpatrick and P.J. Chartrand
March 30 – Michelle Duplisea, Steve Madden, Ellen Trapp, Tina Cadden, Michael Santos and Paul Blazar
March 31 – Maryann Geary, Leo Fahey, Carolyn Moran and her sister, Ginny Colaianni
April 1 – Cassy Moran, Meg Morgan, Tom Garrity, Tony Camarato and Michael Naughton
April 2 – Leia Owen, Igor Borba, Nathan Murphy, Joshua Aponte, Sally Wilkinson, Becky Mangus and Debbie Costabile
April 3 – Ben Palatino and Brian Costabile
April 4 – Robbie Bowen, Kevin Ferruccio and Rick Monstur
April 5 – Mike Chamberlain and Michael Sugarman
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY
March 26 – Joe and Margaret MacPherson
March 27 – Mark and Denise Reid, Ron and Kiana Tedstone
April 5 – Rich and Deborah Milewski
April 6 – Michael and Deirdre Millman, Tony and Sue Coito
LOOKING BACK TO 1973
Hudson Selectmen tabled a request for a license to install 33,000 gallon capacity petroleum tanks on Causeway Street. At Manning Post VFW St. Patrick’s Night supper, corned beef and cabbage was served by Mel Taylor, George Blood and Francis Droogan/ Artist David Pontbriand presented a one-man show at the Hudson Public Library. David Gorey presented a guitar concert, using a guitar made by his father, Herbert Gorey.
Jerry Galligan and Normand Dellaire were new owners of Monahan’s at Lake Boon. Miller and Nancy Jamrog directed a concert by Hudson public school children from 4-8th grades. Emblem Club sponsored a birthday party for fifteen residents at Hudson Convalescent Home, Church St.
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