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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Willemina Centina Powers

Willemina Centina Powers

Feb 21, 2023

Willemina Centina (Tonsbeek) Powers, age 79, a longtime resident of Stow, died peacefully at Emerson Hospital in Concord on February 21, 2023, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by the comforting embrace of her family. She was the devoted wife of James F. Powers, with whom she shared 54 years of loving marriage.

Born on January...

Carolyn Handley

Carolyn Handley

Feb 18, 2023

Carolyn Handley, 90, a Concord resident since 1959, died Saturday, February 18, 2023 in McGrady, North Carolina. She was the beloved wife of the late Harold Thurston Handley, Jr.

Born in Dedham on September 26, 1932, she was the stepdaughter of the late Myron Roberts and the daughter of the late Douglas Bacon and Olive Roberts. She...

Maryalice "Mimi" Cail

Maryalice "Mimi" Cail

Feb 17, 2023

Maryalice "Mimi" Sullivan Cail passed away peacefully in McLean, Virginia on February 17, 2023 at the age of 82.

Mimi grew up in Concord, Massachusetts and raised her family on Independence Road in her childhood home on "The Ridge," a place that was dear to her heart.

She attended boarding school at Newton Country Day...

Janice Kellert Shriber

Janice Kellert Shriber

Feb 16, 2023

Mrs. Shriber was the wife of the late Harold S. Shriber, who predeceased her in 2017. Janice is survived by her daughter, Ellen Joy-Shriber Bluth and her husband Michael of Acton and her twin grandsons Benjamin Maddox and Alex Kellert Bluth.

Janice Kellert Shriber, 89, a longtime resident of Acton, entered into rest on February 16, 2023...

Robert Lewis Bushkoff

Robert Lewis Bushkoff

Feb 13, 2023

Robert Lewis Bushkoff of Concord, MA passed away peacefully at age 75 on Monday February 13, 2023 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA after a long struggle with health issues related to polycystic disease.

Rob was born in Philadelphia, PA to Herbert and Doris (Slotin) Bushkoff. His father was a chemical engineer and his mother was a...

Sydelle Gomberg

Sydelle Gomberg

Feb 13, 2023

Sydelle (Silver) Gomberg of Boston, Mass, passed away peacefully on February 13th, 2023, a month before her 95th birthday.

Sydelle started dancing at the age of three, and at the age of 12, was accepted as the youngest student at Jacob's Pillow in Lenox, Mass, to study with Alicia Markova.

Following that summer, she received...

Eugene M. Darling, Jr.

Eugene M. Darling, Jr.

Feb 12, 2023

Eugene M. Darling, Jr., who served for 28 years as an Environmental Scientist with the Federal Government, died on February 12, 2023 at the age of 98.

Mr. Darling grew up in Wellesley as the son of the late E. Merrill Darling and Barbara T. Darling. After graduating from Wellesley High School in 1943, he served in...

James E. Monaghan

James E. Monaghan

Feb 5, 2023

James E. Monaghan, age 71, formerly of Brockton, died on February 5, 2023.

He was the son of the late Dr. Leo B. Monaghan and Frances H. Monaghan. Jim is survived by a brother, Richard W. Monaghan of Concord, along with two nieces, two nephews and their families. He was the brother of the late Paul B....

Michael Neil Whitney

Michael Neil Whitney

Feb 5, 2023

Michael Neil Whitney, of Maynard, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Watertown Health Center. He was 65.

He was born in Concord on February 1, 1958, and graduated from Waltham Tech. For nearly 40 years, Michael worked in screen printing for Eglomise Designs.

In his younger years, he enjoyed hiking and camping. He was...

Jean "Jeannie" Redpath Becton

Jean "Jeannie" Redpath Becton

Feb 3, 2023

Jean "Jeannie" Redpath Becton, of Concord MA, artist and silversmith who was known for her infectious laugh, her creativity, and her generosity, died on February 3, 2023 at the Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln, MA. At the end, she was surrounded by her loving family, including Henry Prentiss Becton, Jr, her husband of 54 years, and their three...

Christopher M. Davies

Christopher M. Davies

Feb 2, 2023

Christopher Michael Davies, 92, of Concord, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2023, after a brave and patient battle with Alzheimer's.

Born on September 15, 1930 in England, he was nine years old when Britain and France declared war on Germany. With Hitler threatening to invade England, Christopher's parents arranged his evacuation to America, where he would be for more...

Mary J. Reis

Mary J. Reis

Jan 29, 2023

Mary Jeanne (Nadreau) Reis, 76, a longtime resident of Concord and Littleton, died peacefully at home on Sunday, January 29, 2023. She was the beloved wife of William M. Reis, to whom she was married for 51 years.

She was born in Amesbury in 1946, grew up in Haverhill, and believed that the best place to buy...

Richard H. Rearwin

Richard H. Rearwin

Jan 29, 2023

Richard "Dick" Rearwin died on January 29, 2023 at the age of 92, four days after his 65th wedding anniversary shared with his devoted wife, Joeyna. Born in Upper Darby, PA on June 17, 1930, he was the son of Harry Rearwin and Marguerite (Yerger) Rearwin. He grew up in Cranford, NJ, where he graduated from high school. He...

Cornelia O'Dowd Huber

Cornelia O'Dowd Huber

Jan 27, 2023

After a short struggle with COVID, Cornelia Terese O'Dowd Huber, aged 94, formerly of Acton, MA, died on January 27th, 2023.

Connie was born on December 4, 1928, the youngest of three children, always racing to catch up. Her childhood home at 136 Park Street in Lawrence, MA, was a triple-decker; her family lived in an apartment...

Amy Anne Lothrop

Amy Anne Lothrop

Jan 25, 2023

Amy Anne Lothrop of Acton, MA passed away unexpectedly on January 25, 2023 from complications of Multiple Sclerosis.

Amy was born on November 8, 1958 in Concord, MA. She attended Concord-Carlisle High School where she met her husband Mark. From an early age, Amy had a passion for art. After graduating, she went to wood working school...

Diane D. Frost

Diane D. Frost

Jan 23, 2023

Relatives and friends will gather for a memorial service in celebration of her life at Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord Center on Saturday, March 11th at 2 pm.

To attend the service remotely, please access one of the following church livestream links:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88064244341

https://www.youtube.com/c/TriConChurch

Diane Dallon Frost, of Concord,...

Dr. Irene Durand Bryan

Dr. Irene Durand Bryan

Jan 23, 2023

Dr. Irene Durand Bryan, of Acton, MA died on January 23, 2023, the victim of a hit and run at the foot of her driveway. She was a licensed psychologist and Core Energetics therapist, with offices in Concord and Lowell, MA.

Irene was born in London, England in 1956, where her father was posted with the Venezuelan...

Susan E. Patton

Susan E. Patton

Jan 22, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Patton, 58, of Lincoln, MA, passed away suddenly but peacefully in her sleep on January 22nd, 2023. Her husband, Michael Salm, was by her side and in the presence of her love during her final moments.

Susan was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to raising and caring for her three children. She was...

Dr. Allen Cail

Dr. Allen Cail

Jan 22, 2023

Dr. Allen Cail passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023 at the age of 84 in McLean, Virginia, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Formerly a longtime resident of Concord, Massachusetts, "Allen", "Dad," or "Poppop", as the grandchildren fondly called him, was born on November 16, 1938. He was the son of the late Dr. Harold F. Cail...

Susan A. Furman

Susan A. Furman

Jan 22, 2023

Susan A. (Webb) Furman, 77, of Concord, MA, formerly of Gainesville and Clearwater, FL, passed away at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Sunday, January 22, 2023.

She was born in Marietta, Ohio on October 4, 1945 to her late parents, John and Margaret (Schram) Webb. Susan will be remembered for her love and care of the environment....

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