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Former WMAS PD Paul “Boom Boom Cannon” passes away

Wednesday, January 12 by Jordan

Paul G. Boulais (also affectionately known as Paul “Boom Boom Cannon”), 67 years young, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 4th, 2022 at Backus Hospital in Norwich, due to complications from metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Paul was born on June 10th, 1954 in Putnam, CT, the son... Read More.

Longtime WCVB Chronicle Anchor Mary Richardson passes away at 76

Monday, January 3 by Jordan

Mary Richardson, legendary Boston broadcaster and former longtime co-anchor of Chronicle on WCVB Channel 5, passed away after a brave seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 76. Richardson is survived by her husband Stan Leven... Read More.

WBZ-TV Editor Jim Murphy passes away suddenly

Wednesday, July 21 by Jordan

WBZ-TV announced that Editor Jim Murphy passed away suddenly earlier this week. The nearly 20 year TV veteran was beloved by his family, including his wife Stacy, son Gavin, and daughter Quinn, along with his many... Read More.

WMAS PD Jim Raimo passes away at 51

Monday, September 21 by Jordan

James (Jim) A. Raimo, 51, of Enfield, beloved husband and best friend of Jennifer (Haupt) Raimo, and loving father of Lucy and Nora Raimo, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Jim was born in Waterbury, son of... Read More.

WBZ NewsRadio legend Gary LaPierre passes away at 76

Friday, March 1 by Jim

Born on April 14, 1942, Gary was the Son of Francis and Esther (Davenport) LaPierre of Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, where he was raised with his two older Sisters, and two younger Brothers. Gary's parents, both music instructors, regularly performed in a family orchestra with... Read More.

Longtime newsman Philip Levy passes away

Monday, November 27 by Jordan

Philip Levy passed away on Saturday, November 25th. From the BostonGlobe: Born in Portland, ME, Phil was a graduate of Portland High School, then, attended Emerson College in Boston earning a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Phil would soon... Read More.

Former radio personality Chris Engel, passes away at 50

Wednesday, November 30 by Jordan

From Legacy.com AUBURN - Chris Engel, 50, passed away on November 23, 2016, comfortably at home in the presence of his loving family and close family friend after an unfair battle with cancer. Chris left behind... Read More.

Joel Palmer passes away at 67

Thursday, May 12 by Jordan

iHeart Media Worcester is sad to announce our dear friend and colleague Joel Palmer passed away Friday after a long battle with cancer. Joel joined the WTAG/WSRS production department in 1985 as Creative Production Director where his voice could be heard on radio stations... Read More.

Longtime broadcaster Lucien “Lou” Dumont, passes away at 90

Monday, May 11 by Jordan

Lucien "Lou" Dumont, an early generation broadcaster whose career spanned more than seven decades, passed away on May 7, 2015 in Hyannis, Mass. Born in Haverhill, Mass. in Nov. 16, 1924, he was the oldest son and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: passes

Former WMAS PD Paul “Boom Boom Cannon” passes away

Longtime WCVB Chronicle Anchor Mary Richardson passes away at 76

WBZ-TV Editor Jim Murphy passes away suddenly

WMAS PD Jim Raimo passes away at 51

WBZ NewsRadio legend Gary LaPierre passes away at 76

Longtime newsman Philip Levy passes away

Former radio personality Chris Engel, passes away at 50

Joel Palmer passes away at 67

Longtime broadcaster Lucien “Lou” Dumont, passes away at 90

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