Retiree Charlene Boucher, retiree Linda Hummel-Shea, Jean Poth, vice president of institutional advancement who represented NECC President Lane Glenn at the event, and retiree Pat Demers.

 A total of 129 Northern Essex Community College faculty and staff were recognized for their service to the college at a luncheon on Friday, Oct. 24, in the Hartleb Technology Center on the Haverhill campus.

Jean Poth, vice president of NECC’s Institutional Advancement, welcomed the group and presented awards to employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, and 40 years.

There were 10 faculty and staff members retiring this year including Patricia M. Bird, Bradford, human resources, 17 years; Charlene R. Boucher, Methuen, Life Long Learning, nine years; Michael Broughton, Plaistow, NH, computer information science, 35 years; Patricia Demers, Peabody, health professions, 10 years; Gail Gadd, Bradford, advising center, 17 years; Linda Hummel-Shea, Boxford, assistant dean, 33 years; Francine P. Pappalardo, Salem, NH, practical nursing, 32 years; Susan Pelletier, Andover, arts, business, communication & technology, 23 years; Mary Shattuck, Newburyport, workforce development & continuing education, 8 years; and  Wayne Kibbe, Merrimack, NH, business administration, 11 years.

View a full list of NECC employees recognized by the college for their years of service.

Hosted by Office of Human Resource Development, this luncheon is held annually.