Obituaries

Mar 23, 2025

Joan Marie "Nana Beau" Beauchamp (née Hureau), 92, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Born on December 12, 1932, in Everett, Massachusetts, Joan lived a life filled with love, warmth, and unwavering kindness. She was known for her ever-present smile and the deep affection she held for her family. Her summers at Pleasant...

Mar 22, 2025

Dorit Elizabeth vanderWilden, of Concord, formerly of Roslyn, NY, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2025 at the age of 87.

Beloved mother of Erik (and Suzanne) of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, Philip (and Mary-Wren) of Concord and John (and Barbara) of South Hamilton; Omi to Andrew, Peter, Ethan, Matteus, Emily and Maximus. As a single Mom, she took...

Mar 16, 2025

Kerry Adams Johnson, 84, of Woburn, MA passed away at home on March 16, 2025, with his wife, daughter, son-in-law, and beloved grandson at his side.

Kerry was born the son of Samuel G. Johnson and Martha Harvey Johnson on December 29, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY where he lived until age 9 during which he became a...

Mar 13, 2025

Susan Jane Simmons died just after midnight on Thursday, March 13, 2025. Her children, David and Jennifer Stager, sat with her as she made a gentle transition after two decades of illness. Familiar staff at Carleton-Willard Village also ensured her comfort with great care.

The daughter of the late Robert H. Simmons and Elizabeth W. Simmons, Susan...

Mar 12, 2025

Visual Artist, Teacher, Dear Friend, Partner, Stepmother and Grandmother, Aunt, and All-Around Joyful, Generous, and Beautiful Human Being

Beverly Bringle, of Concord, passed away on March 12, 2025 at the age of 86.

She was born on April 28, 1938, in Covington, Tennessee, the youngest child of Mary Culberson Bringle and Hughes Bringle. She cherished...

Mar 3, 2025

Carl Joseph Meuse, 87, of Concord, MA passed away on Monday, March 3rd 2025, after battling a lengthy illness while in the loving care of the VA Hospital in Bedford, MA.

Carl was born January 26, 1938 to the late Carl and Louise (Carter) Meuse in Medford, MA.  He had 4 siblings - Claire, Patricia, Linda, and...

Feb 27, 2025

Kelly G. (Bailer) Krauss, of Acton, MA, died peacefully on February 27, 2025, surrounded by the loving presence of her family. She was 54.

Kelly was born in California on July 12, 1970, as the daughter of Penny Bailer and the late Kermit G. Bailer. Her formative years were spent in Detroit, where she graduated from University...

Feb 26, 2025

Brian Lanigan, of Freeport, ME, a beloved family man, friend and community leader unexpectedly passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness and generosity. He was 68 years old.

Brian was born and raised in Concord, Massachusetts, where he grew up with a deep appreciation for his community and a commitment...

Feb 22, 2025

The Rev. John J. Pierce, O.F.M. of St. Anthony Friary died February 22, 2025 at age 93 following an extended illness. He was a professed Franciscan Friar 66 years, and a Catholic Priest 61 years.

A native of Melrose, MA, Father John was born February 16, 1932 to Ralph and Frances (Mutty) Pierce. In early years he...

Feb 20, 2025

Cheryl A. (Foley) Welcome, of Concord, MA, died at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on February 20, 2025, at the age of 77.

She was born in Portland, Maine on May 9, 1947, the daughter of the late John and Elva (Maggs) Foley.

Cheryl grew up in Maine, graduated from Arlington High School and worked for the postal...

Feb 20, 2025

Donald O. Smith, Jr., 69, of Wrentham, MA, passed away on February 20, 2025.

He was born in Hingham, MA on November 22, 1955, the son of the late Jeanmary and Donald O. Smith.

He is survived by his siblings, Laura McKenna and her husband Dave of Concord, MA, Priscilla Simons and her husband John...

Feb 19, 2025

Mary G. (Kiernan) Kane, age 87, of Concord, passed away at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. She was the loving wife for 64 years of John J. Kane.

Mary was born in Medford on January 3, 1938 to her late parents, John and Agnes (Sullivan) Kiernan. She was raised in Arlington and graduated from Mount...

Feb 14, 2025

George W. Thibeault, of Concord, MA, died on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston from post-surgical complications. He was 83.

He was born on September 21, 1941, as the son and only child of the late George and Josephine (Maraggia) Thibeault. He attended Northeastern University for his undergrad. Subsequently, George earned an MBA...

Feb 9, 2025

Michael Patrick Eden, 86, of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on July 19, 1938, in Fulham, England, Michael was the son of Arthur and Emma Elizabeth "Kelly" Eden. An only child, he grew up just south of London in the Surrey town of Morden. His early years...

Feb 8, 2025

Martha Downey Hamilton, age 91, of Concord, NH, formerly of Concord, MA, died on February 8, 2025.

Born on July 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Hugh and Marion (Garvey) Downey. Martha was raised in Lowell. She was proud to be Valedictorian for her class of 1951 at Lowell High School. Subsequently, she continued...

Feb 7, 2025

Jesse Michael Lambert, age 43, of Gardner, MA, sadly passed away unexpected on February 7, 2025.

Born on October 6, 1981, Jesse was the beloved son of William and Loretta Lambert and a cherished brother. He was a kind-hearted and unique individual who faced life's challenges with resilience and strength. Despite his struggles, Jesse touched the lives...

Feb 7, 2025

Alexander L. Pugh III (Jack) died February 7, 2025, in his mid nineties. Jack was raised in Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd, PA. He attended the University of Pennsylvania, studying electrical engineering. His ROTC program led him to Hanscom Air Force Base in Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, a place where he settled. Jack's love of the nascent field of computer science...

Feb 5, 2025

John Bordman died peacefully on February 5, 2025 at his Concord home, on the street where he was born 94 years ago.

He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Ardis Stiffler Bordman, and three sons from his first marriage to Margaret Lane Bordman: Alexander and wife Winefred Justine, Peter and wife Kimberly, Charles and wife Ellen...

Feb 5, 2025

William "Bill" Keller Hoskins, 89, of Vineyard Haven and Lincoln, MA, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Lincoln on Wednesday, February 5, 2025.

He was preceded in death by Elizabeth "Bette" Grimm Hoskins, his beloved wife of 59 years. He leaves son Bruce Hoskins Barlag and wife Kathy; son William "Andy" Hoskins and...

Feb 4, 2025

Gerald Charles Vigneron, of Concord, Massachusetts and Naples, Florida, died at home in Naples on February 4th. He was 77.

Jerry—with a J, not a G—was born on May 12, 1947, in Buffalo, New York, to Eugene and Geraldine Wolfertz Vigneron. He lived with his older brothers Alan and Douglas, and his younger sister Marianne, in Snyder...