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Robert E. Brabant, 83, of Wilmington
Beloved husband, devoted father and loving Papa to 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Liz Taurasi is the Associate Editorial Director for Patch in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. An award-winning editor and reporter, hyper-local community journalism has been Liz's passion for as far back as she can remember. In her 20-plus; year journalism career, Liz has worked for several community newspapers, wrote opinion pieces, columns, managed sections of a daily newspaper and managed a group of weekly newspapers in south suburban Boston. A winner of two first place New England Press Association Awards for her reporting and column writing, Liz is also proud to be a member of a team which captured two FOLIO Eddie Gold Awards, including one for online content, as well as a Jesse H. Neal Award. After a four-year stint in magazine publishing, as executive editor for Reed Business Information's Design News, Liz is back to her roots and looking forward to working with some of the brightest local editors New England has to offer!
Beloved husband, devoted father and loving Papa to 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

The former Billerica resident was a Korean War Air Force Veteran.
The Martin Luther King Day holiday is Monday, Jan. 18.
The Martin Luther King Day holiday is Monday, Jan. 18.
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued from last Friday night into early Saturday afternoon. Here's what's to expect.
The state grants are part of the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program and the Senior Safe program.
The state grants are part of the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program and the Senior Safe program.
Walmart announced on Thursday that it is closing 269 stores in the U.S. and abroad. No word yet on if Tewksbury's location is affected.
Christopher Malone will replace current Tewksbury superintendent John O’Connor who is retiring at the end of this school year.
Karen lost her brave battle with cancer on Jan. 12.
It's time to register your dog for 2016. Find out how to get your pet registered with the town.
In the market for a new home? Here are the latest real estate listings in town.
There are 26 lots for sale for new homes being built in Wilmington. Check out those and other homes currently on the market in town.
Niche just released its 2016 Best School Districts in America report.
Plus, how Wilmington residents say they would spend the $1.5 Billion Powerball jackpot if they win.
Plus, the Tewksbury Fire Department receives $90K in life-saving equipment.
Tewksbury Police, working with other area law enforcement, arrested the man who was delivering Oxycodone to Tewksbury location.
The 51-year-old faces drug possession and distribution charges.
Massachusetts has a few Congressional districts that appear to be highly gerrymandered, but what about Tewksbury's district?
Massachusetts has a few Congressional districts that appear to be highly gerrymandered, but what about Wilmington's district?