[Massachusetts-NFB] Updates on a Springfield chapter member

[sharawinton at gmail.com]

I am so sorry. This is such sad news. She will be missed greatly. Here is the message that I have sent to our National office…

 

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Annette Davis Harris, a beloved member of the National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts, on the morning of Sunday, May 25, 2025.

Annette had been a dedicated member of our Greater Springfield Chapter since the early 1990s. Over the decades, she made countless contributions to the NFB and worked tirelessly to improve the lives of blind people. Just after attending our state convention this year—an event she was thrilled to be a part of in Springfield—Annette was hospitalized following a heart attack.

Her service to our community was extensive and deeply valued. She served as a member-at-large for several years, held a position as a trustee, and was a member of the nominating committee. She was also the creative force behind our chapter’s annual craft fair fundraiser, a tradition that continues to this day thanks to her vision and dedication. Annette supported our chapter in every way she could and will be profoundly missed.

We extend our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and to all in our NFB family who mourn her loss.

With heartfelt condolences,

 

Shara Winton and Theadora Williams

 

Shara Winton

President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts

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 <mailto:sharawinton at gmail.com> sharawinton at gmail.com

617-304-0347

 

From: Massachusetts-NFB <massachusetts-nfb-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Theadora Hadzisavidis via Massachusetts-NFB
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2025 7:20 PM
To: NFB of Massachusetts E-mail List <massachusetts-nfb at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Theadora Hadzisavidis <thadzisa at gmail.com>
Subject: [Massachusetts-NFB] Updates on a Springfield chapter member

 

My dear federetionists , my heart is broken snd very saddened 2 days ago we found out that Annette Davis Harris passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025 morning. We were all shocked because we thought she was mending she kept telling us I will come to the walk a thon and to the nfb, I miss everyone. She was an angel at heart and a very productive and active member throughout the years at our chapter. She was able to attend the state convention this year in Springfield and she was so pleased with out convention. We will miss her immensely. Today we dedicated out walk a thon to her. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers. 

 

We lost another beautiful soul ftom our chapter, there are not enough words to describe our grieving. 

 

Sincerely,

Theadora Williams
president of the 
National Federation
of the Blind of Greater
Springfield Inc. Chapter

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