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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Thomas Francis Rourk

Thomas Francis Rourk

Oct 30, 2021

Thomas Francis Rourk, 65, passed away in his beloved Carlisle on October 30, 2021 surrounded by his family. What follows is a chronology of Tom's life, which can't begin to express what a life well-lived it was and how he delighted in it. With his trademark bolo tie, cowboy boots, ponytail and broad-brimmed hat, Tom was a familiar presence, always...

Seanna Deerheart

Seanna Deerheart

Oct 30, 2021

Seanna Deerheart, formerly Eleanor Sears "Ellie" Bumford, age 62, of Concord, passed away on October 30, 2021. She was born in Concord, MA and resided there for most of her life. Seanna will be remembered for her positive outlook, even in the face of numerous chronic, debilitating illnesses; her green thumb and the beautiful gardens she grew, bursting with flowers,...

Barbara A. Roeber

Barbara A. Roeber

Oct 28, 2021

Barbara A. (Leahey) Roeber, age 91, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 28, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife for 67 years of Fred W. Roeber. Born on July 22, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and Francis Leahey. Barbara was born in Lilly, Pennsylvania, where her...

Betty E. Diaz

Betty E. Diaz

Oct 25, 2021

Betty E. Diaz, age 64, of Westford, died peacefully with family by her side at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on Monday, October 25, 2021. She had courageously battled lymphoma for four years, but never let her illness get in the way of her love for life and family. She was born in Callao, Peru on February 8, 1957,...

Gertrude Ford Cutler

Gertrude Ford Cutler

Oct 22, 2021

Gertrude Ford "Gertie" Cutler passed away on October 22, 2021 at the age of 90 in her hometown of Concord, Mass. She was a caring (but no-nonsense) mother, grandmother and friend. She was born in Chicago in 1931 to Burdette and Lillian Ford. She spent her early years in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and then went on to graduate from Wellesley...

Pat Ming Chiu

Pat Ming Chiu

Oct 17, 2021

CONCORD - Pat Ming Chiu, age 92, passed away in his sleep on October 17, 2021. Family members gathered privately for services in the Dee Funeral Home on Friday, October 22nd, followed by burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.

Raymond F. Miller Jr.

Raymond F. Miller Jr.

Oct 17, 2021

Raymond F. Miller, Jr., of Concord, passed away peacefully, on October 17, 2021, three days before his 88th birthday. He was the beloved and devoted husband of Margot (Bourgeois) Miller, with whom he shared 65 years of loving marriage. He was born in Lowell as the second child of Raymond and Dorothy (Flynn) Miller. He attended local schools and graduated...

Marion J. Thompson

Marion J. Thompson

Oct 16, 2021

Marion Josephine Thompson, of Newbury Court, Concord, died peacefully on October 16, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born February 14, 1921 in Conneaut, Ohio, the daughter of Italian and Finnish parents. Her childhood years were spent in Fairview Park, Ohio, where she graduated from high school in 1939. During the Depression she worked several jobs in order to...

Sarah Olmstead Barnes

Sarah Olmstead Barnes

Oct 16, 2021

A complete obituary is being finalized and will be posted here soon. Arrangements are under the care of Dee Funeral Home & Cremation Service of Concord.

Judith Stephenson

Judith Stephenson

Oct 16, 2021

Judith Alice (MacKinlay) Stephenson, 81, formerly of Leominster and Concord, MA, passed away peacefully in her home in Maynard, MA on October 16, 2021. She leaves behind her children, Karen Audette (Steve), Lloyd (Christine), Gary (Cynthia), grandchildren Gerald (Stephanie) and Kenzie Audette, Craig, Lauren Esposito (Nick), Colin, Duncan, Clark, and great grandchildren Steven Thomas Audette and Mia McKinley Esposito. She...

Frances M. Loughlin

Frances M. Loughlin

Oct 15, 2021

Frances M. "Francie" Loughlin, formerly of Concord, MA and Winthrop, MA, passed away on October 15, 2021 at her home in Arvada, CO. Born on September 6, 1950 in Concord, MA, Francie was the cherished daughter of Richard and Frances "Fran" Loughlin. Francie was a 1968 graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School and longtime fan of Boston sports teams, especially the...

Carol J. Latham

Carol J. Latham

Oct 10, 2021

Carol J. (Dietrich) Latham, 84, of Concord, passed away at home in the presence of those who loved her on October 10, 2021. She was born Carol Dietrich in Holyoke, Massachusetts in 1937. She attended the Providence Hospital School of Nursing where she trained as a Registered Nurse and graduated in 1959. She married Donald Latham of Northampton, Massachusetts in...

Robert J. Hull

Robert J. Hull

Oct 9, 2021

Robert J. Hull, 85, of Lincoln, MA, formerly of Concord and Salem, MA, died peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at The Commons in Lincoln. Bob was born on July 6, 1936, in Salem, to American but Polish speaking parents, the late Walter and Stefania "Stella" (Dunajski) Hull. Despite only speaking Polish upon entering the first grade,...

Phillip Charles Smith

Phillip Charles Smith

Oct 5, 2021

Phillip Charles Smith, 65, of Maynard, passed away unexpectedly on October 5, 2021. He was born on November 3, 1955 in Cambridge, MA, the son of Erma L. (Stone) Smith of Maynard and the late William H. Smith, Jr. Phillip was raised in Concord where he attended the local schools and graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School, class of 1974. Following...

William A. Nockles

William A. Nockles

Oct 4, 2021

On October 4, William Arthur "Bill" Nockles died peacefully in Sudbury, MA at the age of 94. Bill is survived by his wife Diane, his sister Bette (Suzan) his daughter Elizabeth and his brother's children who reside on the west coast. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Nockles and his brother, John. Bill was born...

Fred Silverstone

Fred Silverstone

Oct 3, 2021

Fred Stephen Silverstone, of Waltham, passed away on October 3rd, 2021 at 70 years of age. Born in Brooklyn, New York to Bella and Felix Silverstone. Beloved husband of Michele Collins. Father of Leah Silverstone, David Silverstone, Palmer Silverstone Mackay and Bronson Silverstone Mackay. Grandfather of Joshua Silverstone and Jonah Silverstone. Brother of Paul Silverstone. His loss is deeply felt...

Edward H. Vigliotti

Edward H. Vigliotti

Oct 3, 2021

Edward Hughes Vigliotti, age 69, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 3, 2021, after a long illness. He was the loving husband of Patricia Brown-Vigliotti. He was born in Concord on April 28, 1952, as the son of the late Louis and Edithe (Hughes) Vigliotti. Raised in Acton, he graduated from the town's high school in 1970. He...

Joan Nordell

Joan Nordell

Oct 2, 2021

A testament to the enduring friendships Joan Nordell developed as a long time supporter of the arts in the Boston area, she was surrounded by friends and colleagues during the last days of her life, including a distinguished artist, patrons of a classical music society, and a well known jazz musician serenading her with his saxophone. Joan Projansky Nordell passed...

Frederick J. Gilligan, Jr.

Frederick J. Gilligan, Jr.

Oct 2, 2021

Frederick Joseph Gilligan, Jr. of Manhattan, NY and Concord, MA died on October 2, 2021 at the age of 85 following a brief illness. He leaves two daughters and their spouses, Leigh Gilligan and Jeremy Sternberg of Newton and Erin Gilligan and Hoil Kim of Chestnut Hill, three grandchildren, Sebastian Gilligan-Kim, Tal Sternberg and Marni Sternberg and many other cherished...

Myrna Graf

Myrna Graf

Oct 1, 2021

Myrna (Tacoronte) Graf, 80, of Lincoln, MA formerly of Meredith, NH and Bonita Springs, FL, died on Friday, October 1, 2021, following a long illness. She was the wife of the late Michael A. Graf, who died in 2013. Born in New York City on March 24, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Salvador and Ramona (Colón) Tacoronte....

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