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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Bradford R. Moran

Bradford R. Moran

Mar 21, 2022

Bradford Ross Moran, age 37, died at home from a heart attack on March 21, 2022. He was the cherished son of Vanessa (Patalano) Moran of Concord, and has been reunited in heaven with his beloved father, Thomas Moran, who passed away in April of 2021. He was born in Newton on December 20, 1984. While growing up in Concord,...

Lauro Cavazos

Lauro Cavazos

Mar 15, 2022

Lauro Fred Cavazos, 95 years, passed away 3/15/2022 in his long-time place of residence in Concord, Massachusetts. A sixth generation Texan, born on the King Ranch to Lauro Faustino and Tomasa (Quintanilla) Cavazos on 1/4/1927. His parents emphasized to their children that education and service were important qualities. His life was full, fueled by many passions including science and education....

Jennifer K. Simpson

Jennifer K. Simpson

Mar 12, 2022

Jennifer Kane Simpson, 52, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on March 12, 2022 at her home. Ms. Simpson was born in Concord on November 7, 1969 a daughter of Barbara (Kane) Simpson and the late Charles Joseph Simpson of Concord. Jennifer graduated Concord-Carlisle Regional High School in 1987. She was loved deeply by her family and she will be missed...

Dorothy A. Edwards

Dorothy A. Edwards

Mar 12, 2022

Dorothy Arlene (Dakin) Edwards, age 79, of Concord and East Dennis, MA, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2022 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital following a period of declining health. Mrs. Edwards was born on June 2, 1942, in Boston, MA, a daughter of the late Rodney G. and the late Dorothy A. (Yandell) Dakin. She loved her family, especially her 2-year-old...

Mary V. Hyer

Mary V. Hyer

Mar 9, 2022

Mary V. Hyer, age 96, of Boxborough, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2022, with her son and daughter by her side. Mary was born June 1, 1925, in Elyria, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank M. and Ruth (Conry) Verbeck. She was predeceased by her sister Helen (Verbeck) Robertson of Sun City, California, and her...

Lori Anderson Stevens

Lori Anderson Stevens

Mar 8, 2022

Lori Stevens, born Lori Esther Anderson, died in her sleep peacefully the morning of March 8th at the age of 59 after a heroic year-long battle with brain cancer. Daughter of Charlotte Marie Lehto and David Anderson, she took immense pride in being the youngest of seven children who have deep roots in Concord (Janice, Bonnie, Beverly, Jennifer, Donna, and...

Danielle Marie Stone

Danielle Marie Stone

Mar 7, 2022

Danielle Marie Stone passed away Monday evening, March 7, 2022 after nearly 10 years of continuous treatment of pancreatic neuroendocrine metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by her family and friends and died peacefully at home. Danielle is remembered as a sparkle of life with an everlasting optimism. She seemed to effortlessly build deep bonds with nearly everyone she met. Danielle...

James S. Fitzgerald

James S. Fitzgerald

Mar 6, 2022

James S. Fitzgerald, 70, of Hopedale, formerly of Concord, died suddenly in his home on March 6, 2022. He was the husband of the late Lynda (Gee) Fitzgerald. Born in Somerville on October 14, 1951, he was the son of the late James Vincent and Marie Phyllis (Reid) Fitzgerald. Jim grew up in Concord, graduating from Concord-Carlisle High School in...

John O.   Tovrov

John O. Tovrov

Mar 4, 2022

John O. Tovrov, 73, of Concord, died on March 4, 2022. He died at home, surrounded by his family and with numerous messages from friends and patients. The son of Orin, a radio and television pioneer, and Midge Tovrov, a dedicated local philanthropist, as a child John led a rural and adventurous life in Orleans, MA. Sailboat racing, rowing Cape...

Gonzalo Leon

Gonzalo Leon

Mar 3, 2022

Gonzalo ("Gon") Saenz Leon, died peacefully at home, aged 92, on March 3, 2022, in the company of family. Gon is survived by four of his five children, Renata (Leon) Davidson, Lydia Leon, Alec Leon, and Michael Leon; their partners and spouses, as well as five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and a large extended family. He is predeceased by his...

Natalie M. Cook

Natalie M. Cook

Mar 3, 2022

Natalie M. (Merenda) Cook, 97, of Concord, died on March 3, 2022 at Rivercrest Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. She was the beloved wife for 74 years of the late Clarence E. Cook who died in 2019. Born in Everett on December 25, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah (Leno) Merenda. She graduated early from Everett...

Paul Anton Asbjornson

Paul Anton Asbjornson

Mar 2, 2022

Paul Anton Asbjornson, age 53, of Westford, died on March 2, 2022 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington, following a brief illness. He was born in Concord on April 4, 1968. He triumphed over lifelong disabilities with courage and grace, bringing immense joy to everyone in his life. He leaves a legacy of unconditional love, and will be forever...

Sandra M. Merrill

Sandra M. Merrill

Mar 2, 2022

Sandra M. (Tumblin) Merrill, affectionately known by relatives and friends as Sandy, died at Life Care Center in Acton on March 2, 2022, with her husband and daughter by her side. She was 78. A resident of Billerica, Sandy was the beloved wife for 56 years of Dan Merrill. Born in Somerville on January 23, 1944, she was the daughter...

Nicole M. Fandel

Nicole M. Fandel

Mar 1, 2022

Nicole Fandel passed away March 1, 2022, at age 85. She was born November 26, 1936 in Luxembourg to Michel and Louise Lesgardeur (née Houbiers). Nicole is survived by three of her four children and their spouses, Jean-Paul Fandel and Macarena Camuñas-Baena, Michèle Fandel Bonner and Anthony John Bonner, and Peter and Corinne Fandel; plus seven grandchildren, James, Ian, Chloé,...

H. David Reed

H. David Reed

Feb 22, 2022

H. David Reed, a longtime Carlisle resident, died February 22 at the age of 80 after a long and courageous battle with leukemia. He was born in Scottsbluff, Nebraska and raised in Billings, Montana. After earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wyoming in 1964, he joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in Houston, Texas, becoming...

Victoria Lagios

Victoria Lagios

Feb 15, 2022

Victoria Peter Lagios, passed away peacefully at her home in South Portland, ME, on February 15, 2022. For many years, she resided in Concord, MA where she and her husband raised their children. Born on March 4, 1928 in Southbridge, MA, she was one of 9 Themistocles children raised by her loving parents, Peter & Claire Themistocles. Victoria was born...

Donna Jean Bent

Donna Jean Bent

Feb 14, 2022

Donna Jean Bent, of Keene, NH, formerly of Concord, MA, died suddenly in her home on February 14, 2022. She was 67. She was born in Boston on March 20, 1954 as the daughter of the late John J. Bent, Jr. and Mary A. (Condon) Bent. After graduating from Concord-Carlisle High School, she continued her studies at Fitchburg State University,...

Arvin H. Smith

Arvin H. Smith

Feb 13, 2022

Arvin Herley Smith passed away peacefully Sunday morning, February 13, 2022 in Concord, MA at the age of 92. He was born to Riley Fred and Effie Mae Jones Smith in Donley County, Texas on May 16, 1929. He was raised on a cotton farm in McLean, Texas and was the oldest of nine children. Arvin met the love of...

Foster J. Degiacomo

Foster J. Degiacomo

Feb 11, 2022

Foster J. DeGiacomo, 97, a proud United States Marine Corps veteran and longtime Concord resident, died peacefully at his home on February 11, 2022. He was the loving husband of the late Nancy C. (DiMaggio) DeGiacomo who died in 2016. He was born in Boston on September 28, 1924 to his late parents, Foster and Frances (Bruno) DeGiacomo. He graduated...

Donald "Duke" Sloan

Donald "Duke" Sloan

Feb 8, 2022

Donald "Duke" Sloan, 81, of Acton and formerly of Concord, died peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Emerson Hospital in Concord. He had been surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends during the last days of his life. Born in Concord on January 28, 1941, he was the son of the late Donald and Agnes (Mullen)...

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