Todd Bachmann, of Acton, MA, died on September 29, 2020 at Mass General Hospital of metastatic pancreatic cancer. He was 54 years old. Todd is survived by his wife, Kathryn Acerbo-Bachmann, and daughter, Charlotte Sophia Bachmann, and their three adored mixed-breed rescue dogs, Lucy, Chester and Lexi. Todd was beloved by his many friends and colleagues for his dry wit, love of dogs, and appreciation for art, music, nature and the preservation of culture in all forms, whether books, manuscripts or historic buildings. Todd was born in Teaneck, NJ and is survived by his mother Dorothy Bachmann and brothers Craig, Scott and Glenn. Todd majored in economics, with a minor in art history, at Rutgers University, where he received his B.A., followed by an M.A. in Art History from Boston University and an M.LS. from Simmons College. He spent most of his career at Harvard University, including 25 years within the Harvard Library system, most recently as Associate Head of Imaging Services, Harvard Library Digital Strategies and Innovation, Widener Library, Harvard University. Family and friends are invited to gather for visiting hours at Dee Funeral Home, 27 Bedford Street, Concord, MA on Thursday, October 15, 2020 from 4 until 7 pm, followed by a private burial at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Friday, October 16, where a tree will be sponsored in his name. All attendees are required to wear masks and practice social distancing. A public celebration of life service will take place in 2021. In lieu of flowers, at Todd's request, donations may be made in his memory to Save-a-Dog in Sudbury, MA or in support of his daughter Charlotte's continued college education c/o GoFundMe . Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.