It’s no secret that New England has experienced a good old-fashioned winter this year. After several milder seasons, many of us had grown accustomed to easier weather, so this latest stretch of snow felt especially significant. The recent blizzard, called everything from a nor’easter to a “bomb cyclone” left many without power and made travel difficult, bringing back memories of the legendary Blizzard of ’78.

Storms like these remind us how quickly daily routines can be interrupted. Yet they also reveal something steady and reassuring about our community. In the midst of power outages and impassable roads, we saw neighbors checking on neighbors, families opening their homes, and workers braving difficult conditions to keep essential services running. Acts of kindness and generosity appeared everywhere, often quietly and without recognition.

At Miles Funeral Home, we followed the guidance of local officials and kept most of our staff safely at home and off the roads. Even so, care and support never paused. Ricky Mansfield and Nick Zecco held down the fort with their characteristic devotion to the people we serve and to the Miles Mission, ensuring that families who needed us were never alone. (Thanks Ricky & Nick)

While winter has certainly made its presence known this year, we take comfort in knowing that spring is on its way. The snow will melt, the days will lengthen, and new life will emerge once again. Until then, we remain grateful for the resilience and generosity that carry our community through every season.



Thank you to all who helped make this storm more manageable for others. Your quiet acts of care are what keep a community strong.