Alan Eckel
Sep 25, 2024
Alan Eckel, a devoted family man and resident of Westford, Massachusetts for 55 years, died peacefully on September 25, 2024, following a long illness. He was 81 years old.
Born in Cambridge on June 5, 1943, he was the son of the late Oliver and Dora (Angus) Eckel. He was raised in Carlisle with his sister, Andrea,...
Joanne M. Brooks (O'Neill)
Sep 25, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joanne Margaret Brooks (O'Neill) on September 25th, 2024 at the age of 89.
Joanne was born in New York City on July 26, 1935 to Francis and Helen Higgins and sister to brother Frank.
The family lived on Long Island and in Brooklyn where she graduated from St. Brendan's High School,...
Ernest "Hap" Walker
Sep 24, 2024
Ernest P. "Hap" Walker, of Weston, passed away peacefully on September 24, 2024 in his sleep following a battle with cancer. He was 79.
Born in Boston on January 17, 1945, he was the son of the late Mark and Gertrude (Fries) Walker. While growing up in Newton, he graduated from Newton South High School before pursuing...
Anne C. Kafina
Sep 22, 2024
Anne Cynthia (Mattana) Kafina, formerly of Lincoln, died on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Waltham Crossings, following a period of declining health. She was 97, and at the end of her long life, continued to fiercely value her independence.
She was happily married to the late Martin Kafina for 35 years, until his passing.
Born...
Serita Weaver Eisenbies
Sep 21, 2024
Serita Weaver Eisenbies, age 84, a devoted family member and fierce friend, passed away on September 21, 2024, in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Known for her unwavering dedication to her family and friends, Serita was a tireless advocate for young people and those needing help. She spoke up for what is right and looked out for the best for her community...
Steven W. Matthysse
Sep 19, 2024
Esteemed professor and schizophrenia researcher Steven W. Matthysse, age 85, passed away on September 19, 2024 with Marcia, his wife of 41 years, by his side.
Born in New York City to Irving and Adele Matthysse, his intellectual abilities were recognized early, and he happily pursued the life of the mind. He entered Yale at 16 and...
Beverly Decker Reed
Sep 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Beverly Decker Reed, of Lincoln, announce her passing after a battle with cancer on September 19, 2024. She passed peacefully, holding the hands of her daughters and friends and surrounded by love.
Bev was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend. She had a ready smile and...
Catherine Cooper Millard
Sep 17, 2024
Catherine Cooper Millard, 85, of Lincoln, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.
Catherine was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 4, 1939. Her father, the Reverend Dr. Charles Muhlenberg Cooper, was president of the Ev. Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania and her mother, Alta...
Nancy Pierce Lilien
Sep 17, 2024
Nancy Pierce Lilien, age 78, of Carlisle, died on September 17, 2024, following a hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She is fondly remembered for her vibrant life and enduring legacy. She was the wife and best friend of the late Elliot S. Lilien, who predeceased her in 2023.
Born in Worcester on August 14, 1946, she was...
Ernest E. Huber, Jr.
Sep 14, 2024
CARLISLE - Ernie Huber, a gentle soul, died peacefully on September 14, 2024.
Born in Washington, DC on January 1, 1929, he had 95 years filled with love, friendship, fun, and interesting adventures and passions. He was the son of Oriana (Jenkins) Huber and Ernest E. Huber, Sr. Because his father was a doctor in the U.S....
Regina A. Perico
Sep 12, 2024
Regina A. Perico, 72, died 12th of September 2024, in Sudbury, MA.
Regina was born 24th of March 1952, in San Antonio, Bombon Camarines Sur, Philippines to Luz and Rodrigo Angeles.
Regina is preceded in death by her husband, Melchor, and her five siblings. She is survived by six children: Maria Victoria and her partner...
Carol A. Dunn
Sep 11, 2024
Carol A. (Coppola) Dunn, of Concord, died on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at the age of 87. She was married for 61 years to the late Richard K. Dunn, who passed away in 2019.
Born in 1937, Carol grew up in Quincy and was a former resident of Braintree for many years.
She enjoyed volunteer...
Geraldine "Gerri" Abrams
Sep 11, 2024
Geraldine Elizabeth Abrams, 88, a resident of The Commons in Lincoln, MA, died on September 11, 2024.
Gerri was friendly, adventurous, a dedicated teacher, a victim of Alzheimer's and paranoia. Early in the disease, she wanted to let others who might be affected by the disease learn how things seemed to them, and a seminar was held...
Ludwig Luft
Sep 11, 2024
Ludwig Luft passed away in Acton, MA, on September 11, 2024, at the age of 97. After living in Lincoln, MA for 61 years, he and his wife Anne had moved to a senior residence in Acton the previous year.
Ludwig was born on November 9, 1926 in L'wow, Poland, in the formerly Austrian region of Galicia...
Peter R. Johnson
Sep 10, 2024
Peter Richard Johnson, age 91, of Acton and Naples, FL, formerly of Bedford, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Fraser) Johnson, with whom he shared nearly 65 loving years of marriage.
Born on March 1, 1933 in East...
Anne Van Vleck Webb
Sep 9, 2024
Anne Van Vleck Webb, a landscape designer, conservationist and farmer died on September 9th at age 87. She was a longtime resident of South Dartmouth, Massachusetts and raised her family in Belmont, Massachusetts.
Anne will be remembered as graceful and poised, quietly majestic, with a glint of mischief and wonder in her eyes. Her passion for the...
Richard L. Derby
Sep 8, 2024
Richard L. Derby, 76, of Maynard and The Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head Aquinnah, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 as a result of injuries from a recent fall.
Rich was born in Concord on March 12, 1948, eldest son of the late Richard and Flavia (DeMars) Derby. The family moved to Maynard when he was...
Joan Lawson
Sep 7, 2024
Joan Lawson (née Corbin) of Washington, D.C. and Somerville, MA, passed peacefully on September 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Joan joins her devoted husband of 46 years, John B. Lawson, who preceded her in death. She is survived by son and daughter-in-law David C. Lawson and Erin Stanford of Altadena, CA; by daughter Anne B. Lawson of...
Murray J. Swindell
Sep 2, 2024
Murray J. Swindell, 90, of Lincoln, and former longtime resident of Concord, passed away on September 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Murray was born on June 22, 1934, to Cassie and G. Murray Swindell in Paw Paw, Michigan. He graduated from Paw Paw High School, received his bachelor's degree at Albion College, and...
Kemon Peter Taschioglou
Aug 31, 2024
Kemon Peter Taschioglou passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2024, just two days shy of his 96th birthday. Born to Greek immigrants Prothomos (Peter) Taschioglou and Despina Tossounoglou, Kemon grew up in a family duplex in Winthrop, where he developed lifelong friends, a love of sailing, and a deep appreciation for the ocean.
Kemon became...
