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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Karen Delorey

Karen Delorey

Jan 6, 2023

Karen E. (Johansen) Delorey, 80, a lifelong Concord resident, died peacefully at Emerson Hospital on Friday, January 6, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born in Concord on March 25 1942, as the daughter of the late Norman and Clara (Fenton) Johansen.

She was the beloved and devoted wife for 60 years of Joseph F....

Jonathan Rush Fadiman

Jonathan Rush Fadiman

Jan 3, 2023

Jonathan Rush Fadiman of Kennebunk, Maine, formerly of Concord and Groton Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the age of 91. Born December 4, 1931, in New York City, Jonathan, known to many as Jon or Jono, was the son of the late Clifton Fadiman, an author, critic and radio host, and Pauline Evans, an editor.

Jon...

Roger Wilfred Campbell

Roger Wilfred Campbell

Dec 30, 2022

Roger W. Campbell, 104, of Concord, formerly of Weymouth, died peacefully on Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home in Concord surrounded by family and caregivers. He was the beloved husband for 69 years of Ruth Ord Campbell, who predeceased him in 2016.

Born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia on December 25, 1918, he was the...

Karen Wollam

Karen Wollam

Dec 28, 2022

Karen Wollam, 81, died on December 28, 2022 in Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA after a short struggle with stage 4 lung cancer.

Karen was born in Columbus, OH on December 15, 1941 to Miriam (Cross) Wollam and Emerson Wollam. She attended grade school in Upper Arlington, OH but graduated from The Meeting School in Rindge, NH in...

Marie "Mary" Elias

Marie "Mary" Elias

Dec 27, 2022

Marie N. (Daikh) Elias, of Concord, affectionately known as Mary, died peacefully at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, following a brief illness. She was 79.

Mary was born in Tripoli, Lebanon on March 27, 1943 to her late parents, Nazem Daikh and Zakia Hindous. During her earlier years, she received her teaching accreditation,...

Elena Teresa Solomon

Elena Teresa Solomon

Dec 23, 2022

Elena Teresa Solomon (Kuklinski)

Elena was born January 1st, 1959 to Helen and Edward Kuklinski in Jersey City NJ. She was the youngest of her 6 siblings. She passed away on December 23 2022 after a 2 year struggle with ALS and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Elena passed away peacefully while in the loving embrace of her family,...

Diane Lake Northrop

Diane Lake Northrop

Dec 22, 2022

Diane Lake Northrop passed away December 22, 2022 at age 90 in Needham MA, having dedicated her long life to mathematics and teaching, music, more than 45 years of public service to her beloved Town of Glastonbury CT, and some 72 years of loyal devotion to Brown University.

The only child of William and Betty Lake, Diane...

Kenneth L. Perrin

Kenneth L. Perrin

Dec 20, 2022

Kenneth L. Perrin, 77, of Concord, passed away on December 20, 2022, at Emerson Hospital after living with Alzheimer's disease for 10 years. He was the loving husband of Judith (Corey) Perrin for 24 years.

Ken was born November 2, 1945, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Curtis and Mary (Hill) Perrin. Ken grew up in Centerville,...

Jean M. Sain

Jean M. Sain

Dec 20, 2022

Jean M. (Sloat) Sain, 90, of Carlisle, passed away at her residence in Weston on December 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving husband of 66 years, Jack A. Sain, and her five adoring children.

Jean was born in Columbia, Pennsylvania on October 6, 1932 to her late parents, Ray and Anna (Schlegelmilch) Sloat. She was raised in...

Margery J. Cleary

Margery J. Cleary

Dec 18, 2022

Margery Jacqueline (Howard) Cleary died at her Concord home on December 18, 2022 at age 91. She was happy and in good health right up until the day she died peacefully in her sleep. Margery was a lifelong resident of Massachusetts.

She was born on June 19, 1931, grew up in Winthrop, raised a family with her...

Helen M. Leahy

Helen M. Leahy

Dec 17, 2022

Helen M. (Dhionis) Leahy, born and raised in Newton, a resident of Concord, Wellesley and Scituate, MA, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 of natural causes at age 88. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert T. Leahy.

She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who most enjoyed life through her family. Her parents,...

H. Margo Fleming

H. Margo Fleming

Dec 17, 2022

H. Margo Fleming, 82, of Acton passed away peacefully on December 17th in Sudbury. Daughter of the late James (Jim) Fleming and Adaline (Lena) Fleming of Hawick, Scotland.  Beloved mother of Fiona Nauseda and her husband, Curt, proud Granny to Connor, and Sierra, and Natalie of Maynard.

Margo was born in Edinburgh, Scotland and was fiercely proud...

Casey Paige Epperson

Casey Paige Epperson

Dec 14, 2022

Casey Paige Epperson passed away peacefully with family by her side at Boston Children's Hospital on December 14, 2022, following a five-month battle with ATRT, a rare form of childhood brain cancer. She was the beloved and cherished daughter of Christopher and Kimberly (Packard) Epperson, and the adored little sister of Kyla Epperson, all of Concord.

She...

Laurie R. Jones

Laurie R. Jones

Dec 11, 2022

Laurie R. Jones, 92, of Stow, formerly of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2022. He was surrounded by his beloved wife of 65 years, Rita P. (Clancy) Jones, and their three children.

Laurie was born in Boston on July 12, 1930 as the dear son of the late John Jones Sr. and Elizabeth...

Carole Kidhardt Hoch

Carole Kidhardt Hoch

Dec 7, 2022

Carole Kidhardt Hoch, 86, of Charlestown, MA passed away peacefully on December 7th, 2022.

She was born on May 15, 1936, in Claremont, NH as the eldest of three children, to Ernest and Elma Kidhardt. She attended her beloved Stevens High School and graduated in 1954. Carole went on to study nursing and then went on to...

Carmen F. Spinelli

Carmen F. Spinelli

Dec 5, 2022

Carmen F. Spinelli, 92, of Concord, died on December 5, 2022 at Emerson Hospital, following a brief illness. He was the loving husband for 68 years of Margaret "Peggy" (Florio) Spinelli.

He was born in Concord on February 17, 1930 to his late parents, Joseph and Mary (Dentino) Spinelli.

During the Korean War, he served...

Stephen R. Olsen

Stephen R. Olsen

Dec 4, 2022

Stephen R. Olsen, of Concord, the beloved husband for 53 years of Linda (Shaw) Olsen, died suddenly at Emerson Hospital on Sunday, December 4, 2022. He was 78.

He was born in Boston on June 8, 1944, as the son of the late Lillian (Robinson) Aliseo and the Late Christopher Olsen. . The family resided in Boston...

Rena A. Marchi

Rena A. Marchi

Dec 4, 2022

Rena A. (Bertolucci) Marchi, age 103, of Concord, died peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022. She was the wife of the late Vitalino Marchi, who died in 1982.

Rena was born in Boston on June 12, 1919 to her late parents, Annibale and Catherine Bertolucci. She was raised in the city, before marrying and settling in Concord...

Martha Sexton

Martha Sexton

Dec 1, 2022

Martha S. (Michalski) Sexton, of Lincoln, died at Life Care Center in Acton on December 1, 2022, at the age of 100. She was the wife of the late M. James "Jim" Sexton, who died in 1983.

Martha's parents, Andrew and Helen Michalski, along with her older brother, immigrated to the United States from Poland around 1910....

Joseph P. Lenox, Jr.

Joseph P. Lenox, Jr.

Nov 29, 2022

Joseph P. Lenox, Jr., 97, longtime Concord resident, proud veteran and a beloved member of the community, passed away with family by his side at Emerson Hospital on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Lorraine (Nadeau) Lenox, who died in 2002.

Born in Winchester on August 24, 1925, he was the...

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