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Governor, Lawmakers Mourn the Death of Beloved Mass. State Rep
Ferrante served 16 years representing Cape Ann, known for championing fishermen and economic growth, while battling pancreatic cancer for five years, her office said.
- On Thursday, State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante died early morning, her office announced she passed at age 53.
- State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante had battled pancreatic cancer for over five years and spent every other Tuesday receiving chemotherapy at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
- Nearly 17 years into public service, Ann-Margaret Ferrante represented the 5th Essex District and served as Vice Chair of the House Ways & Means Committee, leading local efforts including the Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute.
- State leaders including Governor Maura Healey, House Speaker Ronald J. Mariano, Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr released statements Thanksgiving morning, and Healey ordered flags at the Commonwealth's state buildings lowered to half-staff beginning Thursday.
- Across Cape Ann, leaders highlight Ann-Margaret Ferrante's legacy in advancing the fishing industry, marine biotechnology, the Imagination Library, The Open Door, and cancer policies; her office said an obituary and arrangements would be forthcoming.
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State Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante dies at 53 after long battle with cancer - Boston News, Weather, Sports
Massachusetts State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante passed away Thursday at the age of 53 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, her office announced. Ferrante had represented the communities of Cape Ann in the State House since 2008. In a statement, her office wrote, “…Ann-Margaret dedicated her legislative career to ensuring that Cape Ann always had a seat at the table in legislative matters; always focused on our fishermen, jobs and…
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