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Update on plans to memorialize Dennis Wrenn

October 5, 2009 12:00:14 PM

Not long after the death of beloved music director Dennis Wrenn last February, many suggested that the Algonquin auditorium should be renamed in his honor.
“I’m completely in favor of some sort of memorial,” Superintendent Charles Gobron told me at the start of school this year. But what that memorial will be is still to be

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Memorial poster for Dennis Wrenn

July 2, 2009 02:11:58 PM

Southborough resident Sue Teplansky has created a memorial poster for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn who died earlier this year. The full-size poster measures 11×17 and costs $20. A portion of the proceeds go toward the Dennis Wrenn Scholarship Fund.
You can find more information, including how to order the poster, on Sue’s website.

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Photos from Dennis Wrenn musical tribute

April 16, 2009 09:16:28 AM

The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA) has posted photos from last month’s musical tribute to Dennis Wrenn, the Algonquin music director who died while on a school trip to Greece. You can view the photos on the NSMA website.

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Reminder: Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn on Monday

March 27, 2009 01:08:37 PM

The Metrowest Daily News has more details on Monday’s musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn, the Algonquin music director who died last month on a school trip to Greece. The tribute will feature performances by students, alumni, colleagues, and friends.
The tribute will be held at Mechanics Hall in Worcester and is free, but organizers recommended getting

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Musical tribute for Dennis Wrenn

March 17, 2009 09:39:59 AM

Details about the musical tribute for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn have been announced. The tribute will be held on Monday, March 30 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. It will be celebration of Mr. Wrenn’s life with music, memories, and photographs. Students, colleagues, friends, and family will participate.
If you plan

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Saying farewell to Mr. Wrenn

March 9, 2009 03:14:04 PM

Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn was laid to rest at Pine Grove cemetery in Grafton this morning. Services were held beforehand at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Buses carried Algonquin students to the funeral.

Photos above by Jennifer Lord Paluzzi, Greatergrafton.com. (Thanks, Jenn)
On a Facebook tribute page to Mr. Wrenn, his daughter Elizabeth Nichols thanked those who attended

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Naming the Algonquin auditorium for Dennis Wrenn, and more on tributes

March 5, 2009 01:19:53 PM

The Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA) is leading the effort to rename the Algonquin auditorium in Dennis Wrenn’s honor, but they’ll have to wait a while to do it. The school has a policy that instructs officials to wait 6 to 12 months before recommending commemorations for those who have passed.
So, later this year Superintendent Charles

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Funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn

March 2, 2009 01:55:09 PM

Dates and times for Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn’s wake, funeral, and memorial service have finally been set. His daughter Jessica Wrenn Still posted the following details on Facebook:
Arrangements for my father are finally coming together. His wake will be held on Sunday, March 8th, at Britton-Wallace Funeral Home in Auburn, MA. It is located

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Early info on funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn

February 27, 2009 06:42:58 AM

Many of you have been waiting for information about funeral arrangements for Dennis Wrenn. Dates aren’t set yet, but Susan Peghiny Faccenda, co-president of the Northborough-Southborough Music Association (NSMA), passed along this information:
Arrangements to celebrate Dennis’ life and work are taking shape. Although final dates, locations and active participants need to be determined, this is

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More tributes to Dennis Wrenn

February 26, 2009 01:45:36 PM

An Algonquin grad blogs about yesterday’s Mass at St. Rose of Lima, the Community Advocate runs a touching story, and the school committee offers a moment of silence in honor of Mr. Wrenn. Here are the details.
A man who was loved by so many
Algonquin grad and Northborough resident Jason Freitas attended yesterday’s Mass at St.

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Clarification on Wednesday service for Mr. Wrenn

February 24, 2009 10:19:36 AM

The Ash Wednesday Mass at St. Rose of Lima in Northborough will be read in Dennis Wrenn’s name. It will not be a memorial service. Father Houston says a memorial Mass will be held at a later date.
Ash Wednesday Mass begins at 4:00 pm. St. Rose of Lima is located at 244 Main Street (map).

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Dennis Wrenn obituary and scholarship fund

February 23, 2009 02:24:10 PM

An obituary for Dennis Wrenn, Algonquin’s longtime music director who died unexpectedly last week, was posted on the Britton Funeral Home website. Here’s an excerpt:
Dennis was a positive personality whose cell-phone ring-tone, “Always Look On the Bright Side of Life” (The Life of Brian/Spamalot) epitomized his enthusiasm for living. Dennis lived life with commitment and

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Counseling available at Algonquin today

February 23, 2009 09:21:52 AM

Algonquin students return from February vacation today, and for many that means a return to a band room that has lost its leader.
Teachers had a mandatory 6:30 am meeting today to review a statement they’ll read to students regarding the unexpected death of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn. Counselors will be available throughout the day

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Prayer service for Dennis Wrenn on Wednesday

February 22, 2009 02:28:31 PM

A prayer service in honor of Algonquin music director Dennis Wrenn will be held on Wednesday, February 25 at Saint Rose of Lima in Northborough (map) as part of the Ash Wednesday service. The Service will begin at 4:00 pm.
Funeral arrangements are still pending, but I’ll pass along the details once I have them.
02/24 Update:

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