Artist Deborah Macy enjoys a good laugh at something David says as he works on his painting.  David Danis, who has Down syndrome, attends his weekly art class with local artist Deborah Macy at her studio in New Bedford, MA.
Family and friends line up to enter the Seamen's Bethel in downtown New Bedford for a service in celebration of the life of Mark Cormier Jr. Mark Cormier Jr., 35, along with two other fishermen were lost at sea aboard the New Bedford fishing vessel Leonardo on November 24, 2019.   PHOTOS PETER PEREIRA
Richard Marques, father of Mark Cormier Jr, and Jeannine Cronin, Mark's fiancee, seek comfort in each other during the service in celebration of Mark's life held at the Seamen's Bethel in New Bedford.  Mark Cormier Jr., 35, along with two other fishermen were lost at sea aboard the New Bedford fishing vessel Leonardo on November 24, 2019.   PHOTO PETER PEREIRA