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BENNINGTON â Few people have worked at the same place their entire career. David Estes, who has just retired as principal of The School of Sacred Heart St. Francis de Sales, is one of them.
His 42-year career at the school began right after graduating from North Adams State College in 1979. He taught for several years and then was appointed principal in 1987, succeeding Sister Ellen Therese Barry. Estes was the longest-serving Catholic School principal in the Diocese of Burlington, which consists of the whole state of Vermont.
âItâs been an enjoyable experience. I love the school. The school has been a part of my life for most of my life. And weâve grown. When I started here there were 91 students, now weâre at 198 students,â he said. âWeâve added classes throughout my tenure. We added preschool. We brought back seventh and eighth grade.â
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Wexford and Waterford were united in grief last week as news broke of the passing of Pat O Brien, a native of Bernadette Place in Wexford, who had been living in the Déise for a number of years. Pat was extremely well-known in his work as a paramedic with the National Ambulance Service and saved countless lives and helped a huge amount of people over the course of a distinguished career.
In the past, Pat would have also served with the Irish Defence Forces and volunteered with the Civil Defence, the Irish Red Cross and the Order of Malta, all showing the value he placed on helping people.