Attorney Robert E. Fein, Clerk-Magistrate of the Springfield District Court, died at the age of 83 on Sunday, June 18, 2006.

          Mr. Fein served as an employee of the Massachusetts Trial Court for nearly 55 years. He has been the Clerk-Magistrate of the Springfield District Court since April 28, 1973.

          Chief Justice of the District Court, Lynda M. Connolly stated,"The death of Bob Fein is a significant loss for the District Court, and particularly for the community of Springfield where Bob devoted more than 30 years of his life in leading the Clerk's Office and in serving the community. He was a true public servant, devoted to his family, the Court, the community, and the Commonwealth."

          Chief Justice Connolly has appointed Attorney Stephen C. Poitrast, Acting First Assistant Clerk-Magistrate of the Dedham District Court to serve as the Clerk-Magistrate of the Springfield District Court pro tempore.