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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Joseph Contino

Joseph Contino

Dec 1, 2025

Joseph Contino, 87, of Maynard passed away on December 1, 2025 in Bourne, MA surrounded by family.

He was the beloved husband for 62 years of Pauline Alessi Contino who passed away in 2024. Born in Regalbuto, Italy on Oct 19, 1938, he was the son of the late Venerando Contino and Elena Grazia Perra.

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Dr. David M. Dawson

Dr. David M. Dawson

Nov 30, 2025

Dr. David M. Dawson, 94, of Concord and Bedford, MA died peacefully on November 30, 2025. An esteemed neurologist, dedicated educator, and loving husband and father, Dr. Dawson passed away after a life rich in contribution and joy. Dr. Dawson was predeceased by his beloved wife of sixty-four years, Elizabeth Spencer Dawson.

A graduate of Harvard University...

Mark John Deck

Mark John Deck

Nov 27, 2025

Mark John Deck, age 73, of Lincoln and Nantucket, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of his home on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, following a hard-fought, six-year battle with pancreatic cancer. In his final days, his wife, his four children and all nine grandchildren surrounded him with love and affection. In true Mark spirit, he had his...

Diane F. Nockles

Diane F. Nockles

Nov 26, 2025

Diane F. Nockles, 93, beloved mother, friend, teacher, and traveler, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2025.

Born in October, 1932 in Boston, MA Diane grew up with an innate desire to explore, to learn, and to share what she discovered with others. This calling naturally led her to her life's work as an educator. For over...

Lata (Manda) Bhavikatti

Lata (Manda) Bhavikatti

Nov 26, 2025

Mrs. Lata (Manda) Bhavikatti, age 77 and wife of late Mr. Prabhakar Bhavikatti passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 in Lexington, MA.

She was born on June 30, 1948 in the city of Dharwad, a small town in the state of Karnataka in India. She began her elementary education in Bombay because her father was practicing...

John Richard Lynch

John Richard Lynch

Nov 24, 2025

John Richard Lynch, age 93, of Concord, passed away at Care One in Concord on November 24, 2025.

He was born on January 27, 1932 in New York City and grew up in Manhattan and Talladega, Alabama. He served in the Army, and was stationed in Korea, Italy and Austria. Upon his discharge, he returned to the...

Ryan G. Brackett

Ryan G. Brackett

Nov 24, 2025

Ryan G. Brackett, 42, of Maynard, MA, passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2025, from injuries sustained in a car accident. His family is shocked and deeply saddened.

Born on October 13, 1983, in Concord, MA to Sandra (Brackett) Andreson, he immediately filled the lives of those around him with joy. Ryan was a devoted and loving...

Anthony "Tony" Mrugala

Anthony "Tony" Mrugala

Nov 23, 2025

Anthony J. "Tony" Mrugala passed away peacefully on November 23, 2025 at The Aberjona Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Winchester, Massachusetts.

He was born on March 15, 1934, the son of Antoni and Frances (Sagan) Mrugala. Tony grew up in North Cambridge and throughout his life was very proud of his Polish ancestry. He was predeceased by...

Salvatore Pallozzi

Salvatore Pallozzi

Nov 23, 2025

After a long and prosperous life, Salvatore Pallozzi, 91, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning November 23, 2025, at home in Concord, Massachusetts surrounded by his loving family.

"Sal" was born June 1, 1934, in Fitchburg Mass and was the son of Josephine Palletta and Salvatore Pallozzi, immigrants from the Abruzzi region of Italy.

He...

John Robertson Watt

John Robertson Watt

Nov 22, 2025

John Robertson Watt, English-born son of a Scottish father and a Canadian mother, scholar, musician, humorist, artist, and beloved father of four and husband to Anne Sturgis, died peacefully on November 22, 2025 at home in Lincoln MA surrounded by family. He was 91.

Growing up in Rugby, England during the years of WWII, he attended Rugby...

William F. Macauley

William F. Macauley

Nov 22, 2025

William F. Macauley, of Concord, Massachusetts, died peacefully on November 22, 2025, leaving a legacy of adventure, a love of nature and learning, and devotion to family and community.

Bill was born in Boston and raised in the Old Colony housing project in South Boston. He was the son of the late Mary Macauley and the brother...

Richard K. Lahnstein

Richard K. Lahnstein

Nov 19, 2025

Richard K. Lahnstein, age 85, a lifelong Lincoln resident, died at Care Dimensions Hospice House on November 19, 2025, following a brief illness.

He was born in Boston on May 28, 1940 as the son of the late Karl and Margaret (Lennon) Lahnstein. After attending Lincoln public schools through eighth grade, he graduated from Weston High School...

Peter Andrew Criscuolo

Peter Andrew Criscuolo

Nov 19, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Andrew Criscuolo on November 19, 2025.

Peter will be remembered for his strength, kindness, humor, and generosity. He had a deep love for family, tennis, photography, rafting, adventure, and nature. He was especially devoted to capturing the beauty of birds through his camera lens. Peter...

Herbert Samuel Kleiman

Herbert Samuel Kleiman

Nov 18, 2025

Herbert Samuel Kleiman, 92, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025.

Born in Brooklyn, New York, Herbert was the son of Russian immigrants Mitchel and Susan Kleiman and brother of Charlotte Katz, all of whom preceded him in death.

Herb's brilliance and love of learning were evident early in life. At just...

Bruce Brabrook Barker

Bruce Brabrook Barker

Nov 12, 2025

Bruce Brabrook Barker, age 77, died peacefully with his family by his side on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

A fourth generation Concordian, Bruce was born on February 11, 1948 as the son of the late George and Marynette (Knipmeyer) Barker. He attended Concord Public Schools and graduated from Concord-Carlisle...

Marcy (Goldenberg) Koff

Marcy (Goldenberg) Koff

Nov 7, 2025

Marcy (Goldenberg) Koff passed on November 7, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. She managed to escape tragedy four times: three times almost drowning in the Pacific Ocean and in a public pool in the Catskills, and getting trapped in severe undertow in NH, and then getting run over by a car in San Diego when she was...

Louise Lyon Davidson

Louise Lyon Davidson

Nov 7, 2025

Louise Lyon Davidson passed away on November 7, 2025, in Newton, MA.

She was born on May 4, 1932, in Meriden, Connecticut to George Lyon and Harriet Crowell.

She spent her early years in Rhode Island, Limerick, Maine, and Manchester, NH. Louise graduated from Mount Holyoke College in 1953 and retained a lifelong devotion to...

Neil William Driscoll

Neil William Driscoll

Nov 4, 2025

Neil William Driscoll, 84, of Concord, MA, died comfortably at home in Concord on November 4, 2025 with his wife of 56 years, Jeannine by his side.

He was born the Sunday of Labor Day Weekend, August 31, 1941, the son of the late William Joseph and Anne Finnan, in Brooklyn, NY. Neil graduated from Newton High...

David L. Gilman

David L. Gilman

Nov 4, 2025

David Louis Gilman passed away on November 4, 2025. He was 54.

David was born in Boston on November 21, 1970. He attended Concord-Carlisle High School and then Westfield State College, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Art and Graphic Design. His passion for design was initially expressed through his work for local advertising firms and...

Basil Holt Bourque

Basil Holt Bourque

Nov 3, 2025

Basil Holt Bourque, 95, of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025.

Born on March 25, 1930, in Cambridge, MA, he was the son of the late Basil J. Bourque and Mary Alice Bourque.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley G. Bourque.

Basil graduated from Cambridge Latin...

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