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Fidelity Estate Planning Webinar

Fidelity is offering a webinar for Verizon employees on estate planning.  The webinar will be available on Thursday, October 17th, at noon and again at 6PM.  The links are below.  

 If you haven’t created an estate plan yet, you’ll be surprised how many topics it covers. Learn five steps to consider when preparing to meet with your estate planning professional.

*Fidelity does not provide legal or tax advice. The information herein is general in nature and should not be considered legal or tax advice. Consult an attorney or tax professional regarding your specific situation.

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October 17 at 12pm, ET

October 17 at 6pm, ET

Devoted Husband, Father, and “Grumpy”, retired technician for Verizon


DRACUT- Robert G. McArdle, 78, of Dracut, MA, died Friday, August 23, 2024 after a period of declining health, at Lowell General Hospital surrounded by his family. Mr. McArdle was born in Lowell, MA, on September 5, 1945, a son of the late J. Myron and Margaret (Gallagher) McArdle. He was employed as a technician at Verizon for 35 years, retiring in 2001. He enjoyed spending time with his loving family, working around the house, and truly enjoyed time spent with lifelong friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 55 years, Shelia McArdle; two daughters, Teri Chartier and her husband, Don, of Dracut, and Shannah McArdle of Boston, MA; a son, Robert McArdle and his wife, Kerri, of Northborough; six grandchildren, Bailey, Joey, and Cassidy Chartier and Patrick, Ryan, and Dylan McArdle. He also leaves many beloved friends, nieces, nephews, and family members. He was predeceased by his brother John McArdle.

Per the family’s wishes, a private burial was held and a celebration of life is being planned.. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice, as Bob and Shelia donated to many charities through the years. To send a condolence or for more information, please visit www.faymccabe.com

Link to obituary: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-mcardle-obituary?id=56383564

Volunteer Period:  August 27 – September 10

Last Day Worked:  September 28

Off-Payroll Date:  September 29

The union hall has received numerous inquiries about a possible Surplus declaration by Verizon. We have confirmed that there is an offer in Mid Atlantic, however, at this time Verizon has not declared any surplus in New England. If a future offer is announced, we will feature that news on our recorded tape and our social media sites.

The general wage increase for 2024 of 3% was effective this Sunday, August 4th. The increase will be reflected in payroll beginning on Friday, August 16th.

Please remember that the monthly meeting for August was suspended by unanimous vote at the June meeting. The next meeting will be Wednesday, September 11th.

Stay safe, stay strong, and be proud to be a union member!

It is with deep regret that I announce the death of Brother Terry Kiernan, a lineman of 37 years.

Visiting Hours will be held on Monday, June 10, 2024 from 4pm to 7pm at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME, 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT. His Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home on Tuesday at 10am. Interment will be held privately. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Tufts Medicine/Lowell General Hospital Cancer Center, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center (4hcm.org), or the Joseph Middlemiss Big Heart Foundation in Dracut.

Full obituary here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/terrence-kiernan-obituary?id=55288925