Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

The incandescent Shelley Brown (née Sternbach), of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026 at 4:41 p.m. in the loving company of her two daughters. She lived her life exuberantly, full of strength, wonder, passion, and fierce devotion to her family and friends.

Born in Manhattan on July 9, 1952, to Jack and Caroline Sternbach, Shelley fell in love with...

Mar 31, 2026

Lorraine E. (McGovern) Callahan, 84, affectionately known to many as Liz, died on March 31, 2026, following an extended illness. She was a longtime resident of Concord.

Born in Newton on October 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Hathaway) McGovern.

After graduating from Newton North High School, Liz attended secretarial school and went on to work...

Mar 29, 2026

Brian Fruscione, of West Concord, passed away peacefully at home on March 29th at age 59 following complications from Alzheimer’s disease.

Brian was born on June 21, 1966 to the late Albert Angelo Fruscione of Concord and Edith Fruscione currently of Westford, MA. 

Those who knew Brian remember him as a “ray of light”, his warmth, and his ability to bring joy...

Mar 29, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce that Lois Oakman, 72, of Littleton, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 after a courageous battle with lung cancer, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lois was a devoted wife, having shared 46 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Bobby. Together, they built a life grounded in love, commitment,...

Mar 27, 2026

Paula Joan (Giurleo) Silva, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on March 27, 2026. She was 64. 

Paula was born in Melrose, MA, to Salvatore and Jean (Kevorkian) Giurleo. A graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School, she held many local jobs, including Howard Johnson’s, Emerson Hospital, and Concord Teacakes. She was most known for her work as a self-made business...

Mar 27, 2026

Caroline Nichols Stevens (formerly Moss), 77, of Sudbury, MA passed peacefully on March 27, 2026 due to Parkinson's Disease.

Caroline was born on 14 October 1948 in Boston, MA and grew up in Lexington, MA. Her first job was with her best friend at the Lexington Public Library. Some of her happiest childhood memories were of spending summers at her family's...

Mar 26, 2026

Kevin John Duffy, age 68, of Concord, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026 after a long, brave battle with cancer. He was surrounded with the deep love and support of his family, close friends, and a wonderful medical team. He joins his mother, Lillian, his father, John, and his brother, Timothy in a more peaceful place.

Kevin was a man...

Mar 24, 2026

Louise A. Richmond, a longtime resident of Concord, MA and most recently, resident of Nashua, NH, died peacefully in her home with loving family by her side on March 24, 2026.

She was born in Concord on October 18, 1945, as the daughter of the late Edward Richmond and Cora (Flannery) Richmond Cripps, and stepdaughter of the...

Mar 23, 2026

Mary Ann (Wilkinson) Hammett, age 91, passed away on March 23, 2026, after a long, full life.

Mary Ann was born December 13, 1934, on a farm in Evans County, Georgia, to William Rufus Wilkinson and Annie Mae (Bowen) Wilkinson. She grew up alongside three brothers -- “BJ” Benjamin Jackson, Paul, and Joe. At the age of 12, her family moved...

Mar 18, 2026

Barbara Byers Littlefield, 95, died on March 18, 2026 in Concord, MA.

Bobby was born in Villanova, PA on July 31, 1930, the only child of William and Caroline Byers. She grew up in Bryn Mawr, and graduated from Barnard College where she met her future husband, Jack Littlefield, then a student at Columbia Business School. They...

Mar 17, 2026

Phyllis P. Walker, 97, of Concord, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Bear Hill Nursing Home in Stoneham Mass.

She was predeceased in 2016 by her husband of 62 years, Ellis E. Walker Jr.  Phyllis is survived by her two sons, Timothy Walker (Nancy) of Boxford and Donald Walker (Vicki Halal) of Medford, her grandchildren,...

Mar 14, 2026

Lili Nathan, of Concord, died March 14, 2026, at Emerson Hospital. She was born in New York City on July 23, 1938, to Kurt and Elizabeth Nathan, German Jews who were able to emigrate thanks to the good fortune of having American family to sponsor them.

Lili grew up in Washington, D.C., and Maryland and then in the Philippines when her...

Mar 14, 2026

Betty Louise (Howe) Meehan, 94, of Carlisle, Massachusetts passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln following a brief illness.

Betty was born on January 22, 1932 in Concord, Massachusetts to Ralph and Ruth (Hurder) Howe. She attended the Alcott School and graduated from Concord High School in 1950.

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Mar 14, 2026

Mrs. Greta Landles Wright passed peacefully on March 14th, 2026.

She was the beloved wife of Andrew Wright (deceased), mother of Mairi Mashburn and Fiona Ostermayer, grandmother of Nicholas Hall, Catriona Mashburn, Calum Mashburn, and Ian Ostermayer, and mother-in-law of David Mashburn and Paul Ostermayer. Greta was also a beloved teacher and colleague at the Josiah Haynes...

Mar 12, 2026

Russell C. Gutknecht, 56, of Worcester, died suddenly on March 12, 2026.

He graduated from Bromfield High School in Harvard, MA in 1987 where he was a valuable player on the soccer team.

He was a skillful and talented landscaper and an expert-level equipment operator since his teenage years. He was renowned for his work...

Mar 11, 2026

Dr. John Hedley-Whyte, MD, age 92, of Concord, MA, died peacefully at home with his wife by his side on March 11, 2026.

John was born in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England as the eldest son of Angus and Nancy (Nettleton) Hedley-Whyte on November 25, 1933. He attended the Dragon School in Oxford followed by Harrow School. After graduating from...

Mar 8, 2026

Geri Wirth, age 83, passed away on March 8, 2025, following a brief illness.

Born in Brooklyn, New York on October 26, 1942, she was the eldest of three children to her late parents, Karl and Eleanor Wirth. She was raised in New York City, before moving to Boston in 1983.

Geri was a graduate...

Mar 7, 2026

Joanne Leslie Parke, age 72, of Billerica, formerly of Acton, died on March 7, 2026 at CareOne in Lexington, following a brief illness.

Born on November 19, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Johanna (Aho) Parke. Joanne grew up in Acton with her parents and three siblings. She graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School....

Mar 4, 2026

Dorrie's full obituary will be published here soon.

Dorothy Landry "Dorrie" Kehoe, a longtime Concord resident, passed away on March 4, 2026 in Middlebury, Vermont at the age of 88. Dorrie's life was marked by a steadfast commitment to education, community and family.

Burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge was private. A memorial service...

Mar 4, 2026

Peggy (Margaret) Wood tended gardens, nurtured children and young people of all ages, counseled her husband as he built a career in academia and public service, and built her own career as a teacher and teacher educator. She lived a full and vibrant life, dying on March 4, 2026 at the age of 94.

Born on October...