Obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth Collins, 54, died quietly on Friday evening, January 16, 2026 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts—surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on October 11, 1971 in Provo, Utah. Her family moved to New England when she was two—and Sarah grew up mostly in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She attended St. Anne Montessori School—then Marlborough Public...

Jan 12, 2026

Stephen Joseph Kelley, 77, of Carlisle, MA and Fort Pierce, FL passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026 after a short illness with ALS.

Steve was born in Tewksbury, MA, to Albert S. Kelley and Elizabeth G. Kelley (Brown), who predeceased him. Shortly after Steve was born, his parents moved to Wakefield, MA where he...

Jan 6, 2026

Katarina Tkacik, age 71, of Boston, passed away on January 6, 2026.

Born in Kosice, Slovakia on January 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Marian Okal, a professor of Physics and Marta Okalova, a pharmacist.

As a child, when it was still Czechoslovakia, she spent summers at her grandparents' home. She spoke...

Jan 5, 2026

John Henry Norton, of Acton, formerly of Concord and Lincoln, died at Emerson Hospital on January 5, 2026 with his wife by his side, following a period of declining health. He was 87.

John was born in Boston on March 16, 1938 as the son of the late Dr. Paul and Margaret (Hegarty) Norton. He was raised...

Jan 4, 2026

Carolyn Ruth Snelling, born March 18, 1942, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by love with her two children by her side.

Carolyn was born and raised in Weston, MA, and spent her life in Lincoln, MA, where she built a home centered on love, family, and kindness. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and...

Jan 4, 2026

Douglas Stanley Pierce of Belfast, Maine and Boxborough, Massachusetts, passed away on January 4, 2026 from complications of Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Doug was born in Berlin, Massachusetts. He was the son of Kenneth M. Pierce and Helen L. (Brown) Pierce. Doug spent many happy years in Berlin and would visit as often as his very active...

Dec 31, 2025

Anne Margaret Miller — Middlesex Community College Leader and Award-Winning Educator

Anne Margaret Miller, a long-time resident of Concord, Massachusetts, and Brewster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Wednesday afternoon, December 31st, 2025. Born September 30, 1941, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller, and her parents, Louise (Foley) Vogel...

Dec 28, 2025

Marjorie Anne "Marge" Ogilvie, age 89, of Sag Harbor, NY, and formerly of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully in Orleans, MA on December 28, 2025.

Marge was the eldest daughter of the late Gordon H. Ogilvie and Florence (Brier) Ogilvie of Concord and Wellesley. She is survived by her loving family members: niece, Deborah Speer Watson, nephew...

Dec 26, 2025

John Frederick Knutson died peacefully in Lincoln, MA, on December 26, 2025, at the age of 85. He was known for his kind and generous nature, his dynamic problem-solving abilities, and his thoughtful leadership skills in business and volunteer organizations. John was a patient and loving husband to Judy, a role model as a father and grandfather, a wise...

Dec 25, 2025

Don Patrick Amarasinghe, 78, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Patrick was the beloved son of Don Simon Amarasinghe and Dona Alice Wijesekara. From an early age, his curiosity and dedication to learning set him on...

Dec 24, 2025

John's Testimony at West Concord Union Church - February 23, 2025

John Michael Kilmartin passed away peacefully at his Minute Man Arc (MARC) home in Sudbury on December 24, 2025.

Born in Concord on August 6, 1951, John was the fourth of five sons born to the late M. Frances Dee and Colonel Hugh E....

Dec 23, 2025

Betty Lee (Brooks) Davis, 92, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Born on February 24, 1933, she grew up in Akron, Ohio with her siblings, Virginia, Don, John, Cecil, Anna Belle, and Donna. Betty met the love of her life, Richard Alan Davis of Akron. Betty and Richard moved to follow...

Dec 21, 2025

Harry Whilldin Fatkin died peacefully on December 21, 2025 at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA. He was the son of the late Harry and Anna Fatkin. He was a resident of Concord for fifty years.

Harry was born in Westville, New Jersey on March 18, 1936. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1953. He earned...

Dec 20, 2025

Sally Ann (Roney) Kennedy of Boston, MA passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a beautiful day spent surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the age of 93.

Sally was the youngest of the late Amanda (Hesse) Roney and John Edward Roney's 3 children. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI and as a child...

Dec 15, 2025

Joan McIntyre Tilton, of Canton, MA, and Wells, ME, and formerly Concord, MA, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 15, 2025.

She was born on February 20, 1934, in Laconia, NH, and was the beloved daughter of John and Elva McIntyre. Joan was married for 55 years to her high school sweetheart, Frederick A. Tilton Jr., who...

Dec 13, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Leale Cerf Brookins, 85, of Concord, MA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.

Born on January 18, 1940 in New York, NY, Ginny was the oldest child of Bianca Leale and Alexander G. H. Cerf. She grew up in Pelham, NY, and despite missing a...

Dec 9, 2025

Victoria Lynn Banta passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 9, 2025 in Bedford, Massachusetts. She was 69 years old.

She is survived and is loved by her mother, Maria Del Rosso Banta and step father, Dr. Alexander Van de Velde, by her sister Martha Dericks, her husband Bob and their daughter Leigh Ogonowski, and by...

Dec 9, 2025

Linda Kelliher Samets of Charlotte, Vermont, and New York, New York, passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Massachusetts on December 9, 2025, following complications from recent surgery. A beloved wife, mother, sister, artist, horsewoman, and friend, she was 79.

Linda was born on March 8, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts. The fifth of nine children, she attended Concord-Carlisle High...

Dec 6, 2025

Walter Joseph Conroy, Jr., of Concord, MA, died at Emerson Hospital in Concord on December 6, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 90.

Born in Waltham on September 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Shea) Conroy, who were immigrants from Ireland. He always remained proud of his Irish heritage. Walter...

Dec 4, 2025

Patricia Cave Bullis affectionately known at Patsy, passed away in Concord, MA on December 4, 2025. She surprised all by living until 86 years old and there was no question about her veracity for life and her desire not to miss any of the fun.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Edwin French Cave and...