LAST ALARM

The Officers and Members of MIFDI regret to announce the passing of one of our brothers:


The following is from MIFDI President Mark Roche (July 20, 2009):

MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to report the death of MIFDI Member Captain Terence A. Koen of the Boston Fire Department, retired.

Terry passed on Saturday, July 18th, 2009, he was 74 years old.

Terry began his career as a call firefighter in his hometown of Chelmsford, Mass. He was appointed to the Boston Fire Department on May 1, 1968 assigned to E-3 in the South End. He was promoted to Lieutenant on August 16, 1978 assigned to E-29 in Brighton. His promotion to Captain was March 7, 1984. After a brief assignment at headquarters, Terry given Command of E-33 in the Back Bay (one of the busiest companies in the city). He remained at E-33 for 15 years until his retirement on August 31, 2000 after 32 years of service.

A Memorial Service for Terry will be held
Saturday, August 1, 2009 @11:00 am
St. Francis De Sales Church
313 Bunker Hill St., Charlestown, MA

All are invited to attend this farewell for Terry.

May He Rest In Peace



The following is from MIFDI President Mark Roche (July 7, 2009):

MIFDI President Mark Roche regrets to report the death of MIFDI Charter Member Assistant Chief Arthur N. Corbertt of the Stoughton Fire Department on July 3, 2009 at age 81.

Arthur was born 10-27-1927
Appointed to the SFD 02-01-1950
Promoted Lieutenant 03-09-1954
Promoted Assistant Chief 10-07-1958
Retired 05-31-1978

Donations in A.C. Arthur Corbett's name may be made to;
Lake Sunapee Region VNA
PO BOX 2209
New London, NH 03257

May he now be at Peace



The following is from MIFDI President Mark Roche (January 9, 2006):

It is with great sadness and regret that MIFDI President Captain Mark Roche announces the passing of MIFDI founding member Morton Shurtleff

Please click here to view a picture of Mort and read more about the Wake, Funeral, Burial & Donations.



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