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John C. "Jack" Phillips, Jr.

John C. "Jack" Phillips, Jr.

Apr 6, 2020

John Charles "Jack" Phillips, Jr., age 85, of Lincoln, MA, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020. He was born on November 23, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of John Charles Phillips, Sr and Elizabeth Perry Phillips of Pittsburgh, PA. He is survived by his wife, Joyce Nickmeyer Phillips, daughters: Heather (Michael Kaminer), Hollis (Whitney Miskell), Jennifer (Sean Bisceglia);...

Bernard E.  Tobin

Bernard E. Tobin

Apr 5, 2020

Bernard E. Tobin, age 98, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020. He was the devoted husband of the late Jane E. "Betty" (Kelley) Tobin who died in 1994. Born in Boston on April 18, 1921, he was the son of the late Michael and Mary (Quinlan) Tobin. After growing up in Maynard, Bernie proudly served his...

George S. Perry

George S. Perry

Apr 3, 2020

George S. Perry – Business Owner, Insurance Executive, and Husband, Father, Grandfather, Navy Veteran George S. Perry, 90, of Dennis, formerly of Cambridge and Concord, passed away peacefully and in the comfort of his home on April 3, 2020, surrounded by his wife of 66 years, Della and his three sons Dr. George, Jr., John, and Christopher, and their wives,...

Pauline P. Berkes

Pauline P. Berkes

Mar 30, 2020

"In memory of Pauline Mildred Perry Berkes written by Pauline" For 94 years, Pauline has loved and respected nature's beauty in the Rangeley lakes area. At her specific request, there will be a private family gathering in her honor. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Pauline can be made to the children's section of the Rangeley Public Library...

Ann Burke Hoyt

Ann Burke Hoyt

Mar 28, 2020

Ann Burke Hoyt, a woman who leaves a legacy of unconditional love, died peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 in the Sterling Village Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 80. Her family is eternally grateful to her full care team at Sterling Village, and to a handful of other caregivers, who provided extraordinary care and comfort during...

Jacqueline Benincasa

Jacqueline Benincasa

Mar 28, 2020

On Saturday, March 28, 2020, Jacqueline Stephanie (Perez) Benincasa, of Concord, died suddenly and unexpectedly at her home at the age of 76. She has been reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 55 years, the late Philip Benincasa, who predeceased her on March 9, 2020. Jackie was born in Middle Village, Queens, New York on May 2, 1943,...

Frank N. Scimone

Frank N. Scimone

Mar 26, 2020

Frank N. Scimone, 82, a lifelong Concord resident and the proud second-generation owner and operator of the Frank Scimone Farm on Old Bedford Road, died on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Life Care Center of Acton. He was born at Emerson Hospital's cottage on January 27, 1938, as the beloved son of the late Frank and Grace (Donato) Scimone. After...

James Thomas Lux

James Thomas Lux

Mar 14, 2020

James Thomas Lux, 37, died Saturday, March 14, 2020, at his home in Wayland, Mass., surrounded by his family, a little more than a year after being diagnosed with colon cancer. His greatest achievement was the family he created with Jen, his partner in life and love. They were a consummate team, through times good and bad. A devoted father,...

Adriana J. Crosby

Adriana J. Crosby

Mar 14, 2020

Adriana Josephine Sorbara Crosby, 58, of Osterville and Concord, died surrounded by family in her Concord home on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was the cherished wife of Scott Crosby, with whom she shared 27 years of loving marriage. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on January 23, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of Silvia D. Zappavigna Sorbara and the late...

Rufus M. Perkins

Rufus M. Perkins

Mar 13, 2020

Rufus Perkins, of Sugar Hill, New Hampshire and Concord and Cambridge Massachusetts, died peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on March 13. He was 80 years old. A graduate of Milton Academy, Harvard University and the University of California Berkeley, Rufus enjoyed a lengthy career as an econometrist and consultant with Arthur D. Little in Cambridge. As a true...

Christine Price Bartlett

Christine Price Bartlett

Mar 11, 2020

Christine Price Bartlett died peacefully in her sleep while in the comfort of her Concord home on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. She was 95. Born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Christine (Moore) Price. Christine grew up in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Connecticut. Her favorite childhood home was in...

Philip Benincasa

Philip Benincasa

Mar 9, 2020

PLEASE NOTE: The Benincasa family is postponing Friday's visiting hours in abundance of caution for the public during this time. There will be a public memorial organized at a future date to give everyone the opportunity to honor and celebrate Phil's life. Philip Herald Benincasa of Concord, MA born 4/16/43 died March 9, 2020 in Lexington, MA at the age...

Mary Ann Allen

Mary Ann Allen

Mar 8, 2020

Please see below obituary for live stream information. Mary Ann (Kurtz) Allen, 76, of Concord, MA, died peacefully in hospice in Wayland, MA, on March 8, 2020, after a three-year battle with cancer. Born in Rochester, New York, on September 28, 1943, she was the daughter of Edward and Josephine Kurzejewski (her last name was later changed to Kurtz). And,...

Philomena M. Carmichael

Philomena M. Carmichael

Mar 4, 2020

Philomena M. Carmichael, 90, a former longtime resident of Concord, died Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at her residence in Youville Place in Lexington. Born in Melrose, she was the daughter of late Anne (Hegarty) and Michael Kiley. Mrs. Carmichael graduated from St. Mary's High School in Melrose in 1947 and Emmanuel College in 1951. She was the wife of the...

Graham W. Rowe

Graham W. Rowe

Mar 3, 2020

UPDATE: Due to the current restrictions on gatherings, there will not be a public memorial service on Saturday, March 21st. Please continue to check this website for further updates on his celebration of life which will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord. Graham W. Rowe, 89, of Westford and formerly of Concord, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 3,...

Nathan E. Lindgren

Nathan E. Lindgren

Feb 25, 2020

Nathan Edward Lindgren died at his home in Concord on February 25, 2020 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. He accepted and bore the years of his final illness with exemplary dignity and fortitude. He was 78 years old. Nate was born in Chicago on 6 May 1941 to C. Edward ("Ed") Lindgren and his wife, the former Gladys Lohre. After...

Douglas R. Sommer

Douglas R. Sommer

Feb 19, 2020

Douglas R. Sommer, of South Grafton and originally from Carlisle, lost his courageous battle with cancer in his home on February 19, 2020, at age 48. He was born in Concord on February 10, 1972, as the son of Rosemarie (Hessling) Sommer of Palm Bay, FL and the late William Sommer. He grew up on Pine Brook Road in Carlisle,...

Paul "Ed" Reynolds

Paul "Ed" Reynolds

Feb 16, 2020

Paul "Ed" Reynolds, 72, of Lawrence, MA, passed peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Ed was born in Pekin, Illinois on July 11, 1947. He was a proud Marine Corps veteran, who served honorably during the Vietnam War. Ed was a 32nd degree Mason, and a talented bagpiper, who played with the Shriners in Wilmington, MA and Albuquerque, NM. He...

Nancy M. Ritchie

Nancy M. Ritchie

Feb 13, 2020

Nancy M. (Pratt) Ritchie, age 76, of Lincoln, died at Emerson Hospital in Concord on Thursday, February 13, 2020. She was the beloved wife of James Ritchie, with whom she shared 53 years of loving marriage. Nancy was born in Somerville on August 8, 1943, as the daughter of the late Harry and Beulah (Barry) Pratt. She enjoyed being raised...

Richard Noble Brown

Richard Noble Brown

Feb 12, 2020

PLEASE NOTE - The memorial celebration of life at the Concord Museum has been postponed until this spring. The much-loved Richard Noble Brown, of Concord, passed away in the early morning of February 12, 2020, with the dignity and calm that characterized his life. He was a man of enormous intelligence and curiosity, with a passion for learning and an...

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