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Northport, P.E.I. community celebrates a fishermans life with a parade of boats
The community of Northport came together to celebrate the life of a beloved fisherman this week by holding a parade in his honour. However, it didn’t take place on dry land. It took place where Darrell (Daryl) Milligan loved to be – on the water. A procession of over 70 boats set sail together Wednesday morning to pay special tribute to Milligan, who died on May 10 in his home, surrounded by loved ones following a battle with cancer. He was 58. Friends of the family, Lorna Doyle-DesRoches and Karla Profit, were close to Milligan. Milligan was the husband to Michelle Marie (nee Peters), father to Kelsey (Justin Schurman), Kalyn (Devon Bernard) and grandfather to two grandkids. He is remembered by countless family members and friends. photos, >click to read< 19:16
Glen Johnson, 64, of Wareham, MA, a retired fisherman
Glen Johnson of Wareham, MA, died at home on February 19, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. His Mother and Daughters were by his side. Glen was born in Quincy, MA on February 25, 1955, to Fred and Barbara Johnson.,,After his marriage to Amy Borjeson he became interested in the commercial fishing industry. He owned his own dragger, the “Louise” for many years, before moving to offshore fishing where he was a successful Captain. In his daughter’s eyes “he could fix anything.” Glen adored his grandchildren Tanner and Reese,,, >click to read< 19:08
