Visit The Bee On Sunday
The offices of The Newtown Bee will be open for visits and tours from 11 am until 2 pm on Sunday during the Holiday Festival.
Employees ...
Finance Board To Discuss Two Options For Council Presentation
By John Voket
The Board of Finance is planning a special meeting next Tuesday, December 5, to fina...
Amy McPadden canned 17 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Newtown Mobil improved to 4-0 with a 65-38 win over Alpine Realty in women’s basketball ...
New Power Company CEO
Talks About Fees, Environment
By Kendra Bobowick
Residents along Lake Lillinonah may see some administrative fees in years to come, but t...
Holiday Book Sale
DANBURY — The Friends of Danbury Library will host a holiday book sale on Tuesday, December 5, from 10 am until 2 pm. A large vari...
Free Blood Pressure Screening At Ashlar
The Ashlar of Newtown Nursing Department will sponsor a free blood pressure screening on Tuesday, December 19, from 10 a...
New Milford Hospital Posts December Activities
December 1, 15: Chair Yoga 10:30 to 11:30 am with Trish McDonald, RN. Relaxation techniques for cancer patients a...
Senior services for Newtown seniors are available at the Multi-Purpose Building on Riverside Road in Sandy Hook. The Senior Center is under the auspices of The ...
Sandy Hook Center—
Developer Makes Fourth Attempt For Condo Complex Â
By Andrew Gorosko
A Danbury developer’s fourth attempt to buil...
Students Are ‘Racing’ Ahead With Physics Lessons
By Kendra Bobowick
Promises of speed, the sounds of rumbling engines, horse power and ...
My name is Jack McAvoy, older brother of Joanne and Patricia McAvoy who lost their lives in an automobile accident 50 years ago on the date above. I wonder if any readers still remember two of the most wonderful sisters a brother could ever have, and I'll bet two of the nicest friends one could ever know. Joanne was 17, Patricia 15. I can't thank the Bee enough for posting this In Memoriam. As a regular reader of the "Way We Were" feature from my home in Pennsylvania, I wondered if any mention would be made of the accident as the sad anniversary approached. It was not (so far anyway), and I totally understood because that's probably not the place to recount such a tragic event. And then . . . then I clicked on Obituaries and saw that the precious memory of these dear girls is still alive in their hometown thanks to this newspaper with a heart. I am so moved. If anyone knew them, you would understand why. On the chance that a former classmate/friend might want to visit their grave site, they are interred in St. Rose Cemetery very close to the entrance. Take the road to the right just a little way and you'll find the headstone close to the road. If anyone reads this and remembers, I thank you for any kindness you might have ever done for them. Chances are they were kind to you as well. That's the way they always were. RIP, Joanne and Patricia. I love you both.
Clocks of any type should be avoided because the word for clock sounds a lot like the word for the funeral ritual. Clocks also are a reminder that time is running out and are considered a reminder that life will come to an end.
