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Joan Mcintyre Tilton

Joan Mcintyre Tilton

Dec 15, 2025

Joan McIntyre Tilton, of Canton, MA, and Wells, ME, and formerly Concord, MA, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 15, 2025.

She was born on February 20, 1934, in Laconia, NH, and was the beloved daughter of John and Elva McIntyre. Joan was married for 55 years to her high school sweetheart, Frederick A. Tilton Jr., who...

Virginia "Ginny" Brookins

Virginia "Ginny" Brookins

Dec 13, 2025

Virginia "Ginny" Leale Cerf Brookins, 85, of Concord, MA, formerly of Wayne, PA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving children.

Born on January 18, 1940 in New York, NY, Ginny was the oldest child of Bianca Leale and Alexander G. H. Cerf. She grew up in Pelham, NY, and despite missing a...

Victoria Lynn Banta

Victoria Lynn Banta

Dec 9, 2025

Victoria Lynn Banta passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 9, 2025 in Bedford, Massachusetts. She was 69 years old.

She is survived and is loved by her mother, Maria Del Rosso Banta and step father, Dr. Alexander Van de Velde, by her sister Martha Dericks, her husband Bob and their daughter Leigh Ogonowski, and by...

Linda Kelliher Samets

Linda Kelliher Samets

Dec 9, 2025

Linda Kelliher Samets of Charlotte, Vermont, and New York, New York, passed away peacefully in Lincoln, Massachusetts on December 9, 2025, following complications from recent surgery. A beloved wife, mother, sister, artist, horsewoman, and friend, she was 79.

Linda was born on March 8, 1946, in Lowell, Massachusetts. The fifth of nine children, she attended Concord-Carlisle High...

Walter Joseph Conroy, Jr.

Walter Joseph Conroy, Jr.

Dec 6, 2025

Walter Joseph Conroy, Jr., of Concord, MA, died at Emerson Hospital in Concord on December 6, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 90.

Born in Waltham on September 21, 1935, he was the son of the late Walter and Margaret (Shea) Conroy, who were immigrants from Ireland. He always remained proud of his Irish heritage. Walter...

Patricia Cave Bullis

Patricia Cave Bullis

Dec 4, 2025

Patricia Cave Bullis affectionately known at Patsy, passed away in Concord, MA on December 4, 2025. She surprised all by living until 86 years old and there was no question about her veracity for life and her desire not to miss any of the fun.

She was the daughter of the late Dr. Edwin French Cave and...

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...

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