Obituaries

Oct 3, 2024

Frederic R. "Fred" Hildebrandt, of Wayland, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 3, 2024. He was 88.

Born in Medford on April 5, 1936, he was the son of the late Otto and Irene (Breault) Hildebrandt and brother to Lillian Cliggott and Robert Hildebrandt who predeceased him.

Fred was an avid baseball player,...

Sep 29, 2024

D. Jean Lambe, 93, of Topsfield, formerly of Middleton, Concord, and Naples, FL, loving wife of the late Harry William Lambe for 54 years passed away peacefully on September 29, 2024.

Jean was born on March 11, 1931 in Cheektowaga, NY, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Betty (Little) Kobler. She was predeceased by...

Sep 27, 2024

Laurie Silva, of Littleton, Massachusetts, passed away with her family by her side on September 27th, 2024, in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

Laurie was born in New Haven Connecticut, December 13th, 1958 to parents Joseph William Silva and Lillian Hanna Letsky.  While she grew up in Connecticut, it was Massachusetts that became home. There she found many loving friends...

Sep 27, 2024

John Dutton Conant Little passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 27, 2024, at age 96, a day after what would have been his wife, Elizabeth's, 98th birthday. John Little was an Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Professor of Management Science in the MIT Sloan School. He retired in 2017 after a...

Sep 26, 2024

Jim Kearney, known for his warm heart, strong hugs and optimism, passed away on September 26th, 2024, in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

Born in Hartford, Connecticut, Jim was the second child of Sally Skinner Kearney and Franklin Patrick Kearney. He spent his formative years in Vermont, New Hampshire, and Connecticut, completing his secondary education at Northfield Mount Hermon and...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...