‘The sort of day we all dread’ — Mourners gather at vigil for Lily Jean

Dozens of family members, friends and local officials came together Saturday at Our Lady of Good Voyage Church during a vigil held to pay homage to the seven individuals missing after the fishing vessel the Lily Jean sank Friday morning.

The boat sank about 25 miles off the coast of Gloucester early Friday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended the search for the 72-foot vessel Saturday morning after the search efforts yielded no additional results.

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Stephen Hagan may be contacted at 978-675-2708, or shagan@gloucestertimes.com.

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