You’re listening to the Westerly Sun’s podcast, where we talk about the best local events, new job postings, obituaries, and more.

First, a bit of Rhode Island trivia. Today’s trivia is brought to you by Perennial. Perennial’s new plant-based drink “Daily Gut & Brain” is a blend of easily digestible nutrients crafted for gut and brain health. A convenient mini-meal, Daily Gut & Brain” is available now at the CVS Pharmacy in Wakefield.

Now for some trivia. Did you know that Rhode Island-born, John Mellekas was an offensive lineman in the NFL.

Mellekas played 4 years of football and basketball at Rogers High School in Newport and was named as an inaugural inductee into the Rogers High School hall of fame in January 2008. He then then played college football at the University of Arizona and was a 4th round selection in the 1956 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears. He played for the Bears, the San Francisco 49ers, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

Following his career, he was employed by the Newport school department as a PE teacher for 36 years, retiring in 1996.

Next, a fun event this week..

On Saturday December 11th from 3 to 6pm, The Granite Theatre is hosting a free performance of A Christmas Carol: Ghost Stories in the Park. See Ebeneezer Scrooge and company from a whole new perspective.

We’ll see you there.!

Today we’re remembering the life of Dorothy “Sue” Brodeur of Largo, Florida where she and her husband Jean resided for the last 18 years. The family previously resided in Westerly.

Sue was born in Newport and graduated from St Augustin's School, Rogers High School, and Bryant College. She was a Deputy Sheriff in Westerly for many years.

She and her husband spent many years traveling in their RV all over the US, Canada, and Mexico. They were also avid tennis players and boaters in their earlier years.

She had a wonderful sense of humor and will be dearly missed by family and friends.

She is survived by her spouse of 56 years, her daughter, two sons, grand-daughters, her brother, sister-in-law, niece, and nephew.

Thank you for taking a moment with us today to remember and celebrate Sue’s life.

That’s it for today, we’ll be back next time with more! Also, remember to check out our sponsor Perennial, Daily Gut & Brain, available at the CVS on Main St. in Wakefield!

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