The David R. Tuxbury EMS Scholarship

Mr. David R. Tuxbury, 63, passed away on May 26th, 2006. Mr. Tuxbury was the beloved husband of 39 years to Joan L. Tuxbury and the devoted father of Carolyn & her husband Domenic Pensavalli, Scott Tuxbury & his wife Jennifer. Loving grandfather of Sydney & Christopher Pensavalli. David was the CEO of Northshore Ambulance for over 12 years and will be sadly missed by fellow employees, family and friends.

An annual scholarship will be awarded in David’s memory. A High School senior at Salem, Peabody, Marblehead, Beverly, and Swampscott will have the opportunity to apply for the David R. Tuxbury EMS Scholarship to become an EMT. The scholarship allows an all expense paid EMT course in addition to books and materials. The application process will begin in February 1st of every year and the final day to apply will be March 30th of every year. The winner will be announced sometime in early May. All applicants must fulfill the following requirements: Download the application

•   Fill out the application
•   Write a one page essay why I want to be an EMT
•   An oral interview with the scholarship board

The EMT course will be provided by When Seconds Count of Salem Massachusetts. There will be an awards dinner once the applicant has been awarded. To apply for this scholarship please contact:

Gretchen H. Dionne
Program Director
Northshore Ambulance, Inc.
(978) 744-1349 Ext. 222
gdionne@nsambulance.com