Obituaries

Nov 2, 2025

Elinor "Daisy" Crane, of Concord, MA and formerly of Lincoln, MA, passed away on November 2, 2025.

She was born in Jamaica Plain, MA, to Elinor and William Deford in August of 1934. Daisy was their first-born child and older sibling to William Deford, Jr.

In 1935, her family moved to Lincoln. Her father was...

Nov 2, 2025

Rachel Michelle Ferran-O'Boyle has passed at home on November 2, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born on January 10, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Dora and Archibald Ferran of Concord, MA and was one of five sisters. She attended Concord-Carlisle High School and went on to attend Brandeis University. She moved to Andover to...

Oct 30, 2025

John Scanlon died peacefully in his sleep in his Concord home on October 30, 2025, after a long illness.

John was raised in Wakefield, Mass., by Henry "Harry" and Mary Scanlon. Fiercely intelligent, he attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he studied electrical engineering and was a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps. After...

Oct 25, 2025

Judith Holt Ryan, age 81, passed away October 25, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 12, 1943 in Marlborough, MA, as the daughter of the late Ernest and Rita Holt.

Judy was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Richard Ryan, former Fire Chief of Concord, MA, and her brother...

Oct 23, 2025

Molly Totz Johnson, of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Brant Ture Johnson for 60 years, the loving mother of Kimberly Johnson Rosenbaum and Sean Ture Johnson and the doting grandmother of her seven grandchildren.

Molly was born on January 29, 1940 in...

Oct 21, 2025

Jane Richardson Pearson, age 96, of Marshfield, formerly of Concord, passed away on October 21, 2025.

Born in Greenwich, CT on May 14, 1929, she grew up in Concord, MA, graduated from the then Concord High School. She completed her education becoming a certified Lab Technician from Colby Jr. College. After several years living in Carlisle, then...

Oct 18, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant…"

Matthew 25:23

Janet Claire Walker, age 87, a beloved resident of Concord and longtime resident of Marshfield, Massachusetts, entered eternal rest on October 18, 2025. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of Leon Aloysius Swan , a Watertown Arsenal arms worker and native of British Guiana,...

Oct 18, 2025

Mary Anderson, a longtime Concord resident, died peacefully on October 18, 2025, two months after turning 100. Since her birth in Ottawa, Ontario, she was on a mission to bring joy to all around her.  She succeeded to an extraordinary degree and lit up any room she entered.

Mary and her older brother Peter moved with their...

Oct 18, 2025

Howard Ernest Custance, 82, of Boxborough MA passed away in Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, on October 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was son of the late Robert W. Custance, and the late Grace M. Packard (Custance) Graves. He was born in Cambridge MA on March 11, 1943 and grew up in Lexington, Newton, and Burlington,...

Oct 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our brother, Bryan Kelly Moehlenkamp, on October 16, 2025, at the age of 63.

Bryan's passing will leave unforgettable and joyous memories for all who knew him, including friends, family, and especially, his ten nieces and nephews whom he loved so dearly.

We...

Oct 15, 2025

Mary Ann Haas (Slaker), of Concord, beloved wife of 49 years of William L. Haas, died peacefully on October 15, 2025, at the age of 84.

Born in the Bronx, on December 9th, 1940, Mary Ann was the eldest of 3 daughters of Mary and Frank Slaker. Mary Ann was an excellent student, receiving the general excellence...

Oct 14, 2025

John Edward "Jake" Swoyer passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home in Sudbury on October 14, 2025, with the love of his family surrounding him.

Born on November 27, 1995 in Newton, MA, Jake spent his early years in Wayland before moving to Sudbury where he resided for most of his life. Jake would have...

Oct 12, 2025

David LeRoy Henderson, 71, passed away peacefully at home in Harvard on October 12, 2025, surrounded by family.

David was born on February 7, 1954, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to the late Nancy Day Henderson and Leroy Henderson. He grew up in Wheeling, WV; Cold Spring Harbor, NY; and Concord, MA, where he graduated from Concord-Carlisle High...

Oct 11, 2025

Jane L. (Hanlon) Martin, of Concord, died peacefully at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln on October 11, 2025. She was 67.

Jane was born on April 24, 1958 to her late parents, Arthur and Dorothy Hanlon. She was a member of the graduating class of 1976 from Concord-Carlisle Regional High School. Later, she earned a secretarial...

Oct 3, 2025

John G. Power of Lincoln, MA, formerly of Weekapaug, RI, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the age of 92.

John was predeceased by Pat Power, his loving wife of 59 years, and his youngest son, William. He leaves behind his partner of several years, Fay Boudrot.

John is survived by his son...

Oct 3, 2025

Betty F. Dion, age 89, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her Concord home while surrounded by family on October 3, 2025. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Andre R. Dion.

Betty was born in Québec City to Florence and Paul Adams. She met and married Andre in Québec City. They...

Sep 30, 2025

Paul Joseph O'Brien, age 90, of Wakefield and Concord, Massachusetts, died on September 30, 2025, surrounded by his family. Paul was the husband of 68 years of the late Clare O'Brien, who predeceased him recently in April of 2025.

Paul is survived by his seven children, Sandra (Michael), Teresa (Frank), Cheri (Brad), Kimberly, Paul (Sarah), Karen (Vinh),...

Sep 30, 2025

Jane Phillips (Thompson) Mercaldi, age 99, of Concord, creative, spirited, and generous wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, died to this life and entered her heavenly home on September 30, 2025. She is once again at the side of her husband with whom she led a lifetime of loving service in her family, church, and community.

She...

Sep 29, 2025

René Pagoaga, formerly of West Concord, Maynard and Acton, passed away on September 29, 2025 at the age of 96, after living a long, full life marked by love, quiet strength and determination. His family takes immense comfort knowing he has been reunited in heaven with his wife and soulmate, Tina Pagoaga, after a long nine years apart since...

Sep 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alan R. Whitney, a brilliant and dedicated radio astronomer, who passed away on September 28, 2025, at the age of 81.

Alan grew up on a small dairy farm in Cheyenne, WY and came east to MIT where he completed all his degrees, culminating in a...