The community will gather March 5 to celebrate Ed Bell, the renowned journalist and dedicated Marblehead volunteer. Bell died last year, but his legacy lives on through the Marblehead Current, which he co-founded.
An award-winning newsman and devoted civic leader, Bell built a distinguished 50-year career in newspapers, broadcasting and wire services, covering some of the most significant stories of the late 20th century. His reporting took him around the world and earned him widespread respect in the profession.
A tribute event in Bell’s honor will be held Thursday, March 5, at the Boston Yacht Club. It will be co-hosted by Bell’s longtime colleague and friend, TV anchor Susan Wornick, and Bell’s daughter, Andrea. Tickets are available at MarbleheadCurrent.org.
Community recognition awards reflecting Bell’s values will be presented during the program:
Outstanding Student Journalist: Grey Collins
Community Service: Teri McDonough
Philanthropic Community Leadership: The Marblehead Philanthropic Lodge (Masons)
Bell was a member of the Masons for 60 years. The international philanthropic group focuses on personal character development, morality, charity and fellowship. The group meets over supper 10 times a year and donates — without publicity — to local and national charitie
Marblehead’s chapter began in 1760, and Gen. John Glover and Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story were early members.
“We have an incredible history,” said Don Doliber, a fellow Marblehead Mason. Doliber added, “Ed was always able to help. He really enjoyed it.”
Mason Tim Doane said Bell led an incredible life and always gave back.
“Ed saw and did so much in his life,” he said. “He was truly a great man.”Marblehead’s chapter began in 1760, and Gen. John Glover and Supreme Court Justice Joseph Story were early members.
“We have an incredible history,” said Don Doliber, a fellow Marblehead Mason.
Doliber added, “Ed was always able to help. He really enjoyed it.”
Mason Tim Doane said Bell led an incredible life and always gave back.
“Ed saw and did so much in his life,” he said. “He was truly a great man.”
