Obituaries

Nov 22, 2024

Marilyn Harte of Estabrook Road, a fixture in Carlisle's civic life for over fifty years, died at her home on Friday, November 22nd, after a lengthy illness. She was 91.

As all who knew her were undoubtedly aware, Marilyn was a proud Wisconsinite who believed passionately in the power of community spirit and public action. Ever mindful...

Nov 19, 2024

Hope Elizabeth Mallar Clark was born on July 14, 1926 in Lynn, Massachusetts. She died quietly on Tuesday morning, November 19, 2024. She was the beloved wife of George Everett Clark. She was the loving mother of Linda Clark and husband, Pete Mierswa of Sterling, the late Daniel Clark and surviving wife Sheila of Rowley, and Thomas Clark and...

Nov 17, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christopher Jon Trela, 57, of New York City, who passed away on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024.

Chris was raised in Concord, Massachusetts, the son of Patricia and the late Joseph Trela.

Chris is survived by his loving wife, Bianca and his daughter, Noelle...

Nov 16, 2024

William A. "Bill" Dolan, of Hubbardston, a loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away on November 16, 2024 at the age of 72.

Bill was born in Woburn on April 4, 1952 as the son of the late Francis Dolan, Jr. and Pauline (Roberts) Dolan. He spent his early life growing up in Carlisle and graduating from...

Nov 16, 2024

Fred, beloved son (of Nora and Fred), brother (of Elaine), husband (of Barbara), brother-in-law (of Walter, John and Dolores, Bob and Anne, Jim and Colleen), father (of Fred, Jim, Lisa, Claudia, and Kim), Uncle, Grandpa (Bumpa/Api), and friend of many; was born on August 4th, 1929 and died peacefully on November 16th, 2024 with his adoring family at his...

Nov 15, 2024

Sean Patrick McLaughlin, 66, of Concord, Mass., passed away peacefully on November 15th after a courageous battle with cancer. Sean spent his final weeks surrounded by loved ones displaying, to the end, the quiet dignity that defined him.

Sean was born on April 16, 1958 in Winchester, Mass., the son of James McLaughlin and Claire McLaughlin (Ives)....

Nov 15, 2024

Philip J. Messina, of Concord, the beloved husband of Carol (Barre) Messina, died peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. He was 97.

Born in Milton on April 3, 1927, he was the son of the late Peter and Anna Messina. Phil was also predeceased by his sisters, Mary Johnston, Anne Tee and Nancy Steele.

Phil...

Nov 14, 2024

Carl D. Gainer, Sr., 78, of Lincoln, passed away on November 14, 2024 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington.  He was the husband of the late Janet F. (Whalen) Gainer, who died in 2022.

Born in Akron, Ohio on September 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Carl Gainer and Lillian (Manning) Legere.  After...

Nov 11, 2024

Elizabeth "Lisa" Low Dreier, a global nutrition expert and international consultant, died peacefully on Nov. 11 after a courageous four-year battle with Stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. She was 57.

Lisa's life and family were intertwined with Martha's Vineyard. Born in Boston on Oct. 25, 1967, she spent her first 20 summers on the island, initially visiting...

Nov 10, 2024

Charles "Chas" T. Toomey, longtime resident of Dartmouth, Massachusetts and Higgins Beach, Maine, passed away peacefully on November 10th, 2024, one day shy of his 92nd birthday. He was a shining example of the value of kindness, generosity and a witty retort.

Chas was born on November 11, 1932, in Johnston, Rhode Island, the eldest child of...

Nov 10, 2024

Martha "Marty" Worth Oberrender of Lincoln, MA and Bridgehampton, NY, died peacefully the afternoon of November 10; she was 97 years of age.

Marty was born in Boston, Massachusetts on June 23, 1927 to Blanche Sorzano Worth and Courtland Jay Worth. After graduating from Needham High School, Marty graduated from Colby Junior College (Colby Sawyer College) before...

Nov 10, 2024

John P. Basile, age 90, of Concord, MA died peacefully on November 10, 2024.

John was born and raised in Concord, graduating from Concord High School in the Class of 1952. He then attended Massachusetts Institute of Technology, achieving a BS in Chemical Engineering. After graduation, John served as a Second Lieutenant in the US Army Chemical...

Nov 9, 2024

Milton Gregory Schwenk, 75, of Concord, Massachusetts, and formerly of Hudson, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 16, 1949 to the late Milton Caspar Schwenk and Ruth Caroline Schwenk, he was raised on his family farm in Windham, and understood the value of hard...

Nov 8, 2024

David Guy Guarnaccia, a longtime resident of East Street in Carlisle, MA, passed peacefully from this life at his home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, November 8th, 2024, at age 63 after a valiant yearlong battle with a rare sarcoma.

Dave is the beloved husband and soulmate to Kathleen Ellison Guarnaccia as they shared life...

Nov 6, 2024

Mary Grimley Mason, a distinguished professor of English Emerita at Emmanuel College, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024, at 96. During her final days, she was surrounded by her loving children. Mary's legacy as a dedicated mother, grandmother, educator, scholar, mentor, advocate, and author will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Mary was born in...

Nov 5, 2024

Arthur Theodore Alcarez, 93, of Concord, Massachusetts, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on November 5th, 2024. Arthur's life was an exercise in devotion.

Born in Watertown on August 5, 1931, he was the son of the late Arthur and Edith (Meehan) Alcarez, and the brother of his dear sister, Frances Lyons of New Bedford...

Oct 29, 2024

Leo Marvin "Pete" Fuller left the surly bonds of earth to join his beloved wife Carolyn Jean Terry Fuller in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday night, October 29, 2024.

He leaves behind his sons Therman (Diana), and Peter (Jennifer), his grandsons Peyton and Samuel, and was predeceased by his wife Carolyn (2009).

Oct 28, 2024

Benjamin's private Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, November 6th at 10 am in St. Bernard's Church at Holy Family Parish, 12 Monument Square, Concord Center.  Interment will be private.

Arrangements are entrusted to Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.

Oct 28, 2024

Genevra "Gen" Reed Counihan, passed away peacefully at Newbury Court in Concord, MA on October 28, 2024 at the age of 98.

Gen was born December 15, 1925 in Wichita Kansas to Solomon Luther and Opal (Skaer) Reed. She grew up in Stillwater Oklahoma where her father taught psychology at Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes). She graduated...

Oct 27, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of Richard Foster Swank, who left us on October 27, 2024 at the age of 77 in Bedford, MA. Rick was a man of immense humor and experience, cherishing every moment possible.

He served his country during the Vietnam conflict as a U.S. Marine Corps officer and...