Obituaries

Feb 1, 2026

Patricia Barbara Magee died from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on February 1, 2026 at the age of 83, at Emerson Hospital, in Concord, MA.

She was born in Florissant Missouri on October 2, 1942. She graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High in 1960 and received her bachelor’s degree from St. Louis University in 1965.

She taught high school English in the Ferguson-Florissant...

Feb 1, 2026

Walter E. Pianka, a longtime resident of Lincoln, died on February 1, 2026, after a short illness. He was 89.

He was the husband of the late Ann C. (Ritchie) Pianka, who died in 2017.

He is survived by his children, Walter and his wife Linda, Marcy and her husband Dave, Jamie and his wife...

Feb 1, 2026

Stephen John Sabadosa, 85, of Westfield, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026.

Steve was a graduate of Westfield Vocational High School, Class of 1960. Following graduation, he built a long and dedicated career in the aerospace industry, where he worked as a quality control inspector, a role that reflected his strong work ethic, attention to...

Jan 31, 2026

Sandra Etta Lee Jordan, 85, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

She was born on July 14, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Marie Bryant Lee and Talmage E. Lee, Sr.

Sandra was among the first Black students to desegregate Mercy High School in Chicago. She earned her bachelor's degree from Roosevelt University...

Jan 29, 2026

CARLISLE - Richard Matthew ("Dick") Shohet of Mill Iron Farm, Bedford Rd., passed away peacefully in the company of close family on January 29 after a period of failing health.

Born on October 20, 1936, and raised in Brookline, Massachusetts, Dick identified himself as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cattle farmer, English teacher, and prison volunteer. Profoundly...

Jan 25, 2026

Ella F. (Kinzer) Russell, aged 84, died on January 25, 2026. She was predeceased by her 4th son (5th child), Michael Patrick Russell on September 24, 2011.

With the full and complete cooperation of James Russell, her blind date (April 12, 1960), Ella became the matriarch of a 28-person family unit consisting of 6 children, 13 grandchildren...

Jan 24, 2026

Dorothy Rose (Perry) Circelli, known to many as Dot, Dottie, Sunny, Dellie, and most lovingly as Mom and Nana, completed her life's journey at the age of 96 on January 24, 2026, held in the love of her family.

The daughter of Azorean immigrants Mary and Manuel Perry, who supported their family and community through their farm,...

Jan 21, 2026

Paula Morazzi Hite, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend passed peacefully in her home in Amherst, MA, in the early morning hours on January 21st, 2026. She was 64 years of age. She was a nurturing mother, a devoted wife, a loving sister, a steadfast friend, and a talented artist.

Paula was born on January 3rd, 1962,...

Jan 20, 2026

Mary Jane Knudson, age 73, of Carlisle, MA, passed away on January 20, 2026.

Born in Puyallup, WA on March 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Wilma (Ward) Knudson.

Mary Jane loved learning. After graduating from Puyallup High School in 1970, she went on to attend Wheaton College in Wheaton,...

Jan 19, 2026

W. Bradley Gottschalk, of Concord, a retired Teacher and Coach, died on January 19, 2026 at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, following a period of declining health. He was 87.

He was born in Cambridge on October 21, 1938 as the son of the late Winston Malcolm and Ruth (Bradley) Gottschalk. He grew up in...

Jan 16, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth Collins, 54, died quietly on Friday evening, January 16, 2026 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts—surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on October 11, 1971 in Provo, Utah. Her family moved to New England when she was two—and Sarah grew up mostly in Marlborough, Massachusetts. She attended St. Anne Montessori School—then Marlborough Public...

Jan 12, 2026

Stephen Joseph Kelley, 77, of Carlisle, MA and Fort Pierce, FL passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2026 after a short illness with ALS.

Steve was born in Tewksbury, MA, to Albert S. Kelley and Elizabeth G. Kelley (Brown), who predeceased him. Shortly after Steve was born, his parents moved to Wakefield, MA where he...

Jan 6, 2026

Katarina Tkacik, age 71, of Boston, passed away on January 6, 2026.

Born in Kosice, Slovakia on January 20, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Marian Okal, a professor of Physics and Marta Okalova, a pharmacist.

As a child, when it was still Czechoslovakia, she spent summers at her grandparents' home. She spoke...

Jan 5, 2026

John Henry Norton, of Acton, formerly of Concord and Lincoln, died at Emerson Hospital on January 5, 2026 with his wife by his side, following a period of declining health. He was 87.

John was born in Boston on March 16, 1938 as the son of the late Dr. Paul and Margaret (Hegarty) Norton. He was raised...

Jan 4, 2026

Carolyn Ruth Snelling, born March 18, 1942, passed away on January 4, 2026, surrounded by love with her two children by her side.

Carolyn was born and raised in Weston, MA, and spent her life in Lincoln, MA, where she built a home centered on love, family, and kindness. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and...

Jan 4, 2026

Douglas Stanley Pierce of Belfast, Maine and Boxborough, Massachusetts, passed away on January 4, 2026 from complications of Parkinson's disease and dementia.

Doug was born in Berlin, Massachusetts. He was the son of Kenneth M. Pierce and Helen L. (Brown) Pierce. Doug spent many happy years in Berlin and would visit as often as his very active...

Dec 31, 2025

Anne Margaret Miller — Middlesex Community College Leader and Award-Winning Educator

Anne Margaret Miller, a long-time resident of Concord, Massachusetts, and Brewster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on Wednesday afternoon, December 31st, 2025. Born September 30, 1941, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Miller, and her parents, Louise (Foley) Vogel...

Dec 28, 2025

Marjorie Anne "Marge" Ogilvie, age 89, of Sag Harbor, NY, and formerly of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully in Orleans, MA on December 28, 2025.

Marge was the eldest daughter of the late Gordon H. Ogilvie and Florence (Brier) Ogilvie of Concord and Wellesley. She is survived by her loving family members: niece, Deborah Speer Watson, nephew...

Dec 26, 2025

John Frederick Knutson died peacefully in Lincoln, MA, on December 26, 2025, at the age of 85. He was known for his kind and generous nature, his dynamic problem-solving abilities, and his thoughtful leadership skills in business and volunteer organizations. John was a patient and loving husband to Judy, a role model as a father and grandfather, a wise...

Dec 25, 2025

Don Patrick Amarasinghe, 78, of Worcester, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Born and raised in Sri Lanka, Patrick was the beloved son of Don Simon Amarasinghe and Dona Alice Wijesekara. From an early age, his curiosity and dedication to learning set him on...