Obituaries
Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes
Dr. Arnold Robert Bellows, Md
Mar 15, 2019
Dr. Arnold Robert "Bob" Bellows, a retired ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist, died after a long illness on March 15, 2019, at CareDimensions, Hospice House, in Lincoln, MA. He was a recent resident of Lexington, Massachusetts. He also enjoyed a long-held residence in Deer Isle, Maine, and trips to Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, fly fishing with many friends and colleagues. On...
Deborah Woodworth Edgar
Mar 15, 2019
Deborah Woodworth Edgar, a resident of Concord MA since 1957, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019 at CareOne in Concord in the loving presence of her daughter. She previously resided at Timothy Wheeler House, Concord. She was born in Boston MA, December 4, 1928 to Charles Parker Woodworth and Sarah Cheney (Fish) Woodworth, grew up in Weston MA, graduated...
Sandra A. Dymsza
Mar 13, 2019
Sandra A. Dymsza, a long-time resident of Concord, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 13, 2019. She was the loving wife of the late Chester W. Dymsza who died in 2016. Sandra was known to be a strong, determined, and caring woman who cherished family. She loved supporting her grandchildren by attending each of their sporting competitions,...
David Roswell Andrysiak
Mar 13, 2019
David Roswell Andrysiak, age 18, died peacefully at home in Lincoln, Massachusetts, on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, with his parents by his side. Born on November 30, 2000, he was the beloved son of Christopher and Sarah (Donaldson) Andrysiak. He is also survived by an adoring extended family that he loved deeply. David attended the Middlesex School in Concord, MA,...
Florence Ceil Koppel
Mar 12, 2019
Florence Ceil (Libman) Koppel, age 100, formerly of Concord, MA, Sarasota, FL, and Summit, NJ, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at St. Patrick's Manor in Framingham. She was the wife of the late William C. Koppel. Born in Wausau, Wisconsin on January 16, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Meyer and Catherine (Cohen) Libman. She will be...
Kathleen M. O'Grady
Mar 9, 2019
Kathleen Marie O'Grady, age 87, died peacefully on Saturday, March 9 in Concord, Massachusetts. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Robert O'Grady of Concord, Massachusetts; her brother, Joseph Gallo of Lake George, New York and Lakewood Ranch, Florida; her five children, Daniel O'Grady and his wife Linda of Hudson, Ohio; Marianne O'Grady of Washington, DC.; Patrick O'Grady and his husband...
Helen R. Santis
Mar 8, 2019
Helen (Rosenzweig) Santis, May 12, 1936 – March 8, 2019, of Acton, formerly of Concord. Daughter of Philip and Gertrude Rosenzweig. Raised in Brooklyn, New York and then New Haven, Connecticut. Helen attended Simmons College in Boston and dental school at Tufts University, where she met her husband and the love of her life, Martin (Marty) Santis, a medical student...
Dr. Marjorie Wells Gerdine
Mar 6, 2019
Dr. Marjorie Wells Gerdine, 91, a retired clinical psychologist and educator, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2019 at the Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer, Massachusetts. She was 91 and a long-time resident of Concord, Massachusetts. She also enjoyed her long-held residences in the Pocono Mountains at Buck Hill Falls, PA, on Cape Cod at Cummaquid, MA and Greenwich...
Joseph E. Condon
Mar 6, 2019
Joseph Edward Condon, 66, passed away on March 6, 2019 at Care One in Concord. He was born on February 1, 1953, son of the late James M. Condon and Elinor (Mahoney) Condon of Concord. He leaves his brother, James M. Condon, Jr. and wife Bette Ann and sisters Judith Cosgrove of Maynard and Kathleen Whynott of Northampton. He was...
Jeanne T. Nener
Mar 5, 2019
Jeanne T. Nener, 75, of Beverly, formerly of Bedford, a retired Transportation Engineer with the MBTA, died peacefully while surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born in Somerville on August 20, 1943 to her late parents, John Nener and Kathryn (Flagg) Ford. She graduated from Somerville High School with the class of 1961, and later attended...
Edward N. Richards
Mar 4, 2019
Edward N. Richards, 80, died peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2019 at his Concord home, with family at his side. He was the loving husband for 39 years of Nicolina "Nicki" (Morina) Richards. He was born in Pennsylvania on September 16, 1938, as the son of the late Norman and Ann (Joyce) Richards. Ed grew up in Syracuse, attended Most...
Holly Forbes Leon
Feb 28, 2019
Holly Forbes Leon, of Sudbury, died at home on February 28th, following a prolonged illness whose origin is attributed to a Lyme Tick infection that occurred during Thanksgiving, 2012. She was 89 years old. Born on May 21, 1929, her parents were J. Malcolm (Mac) Forbes and Ethel Cummings. She was born in Orlando, Florida, where her father was teaching...
John Brian Ritchie
Feb 28, 2019
John Brian Ritchie, of Concord, formerly of Carlisle and Framingham, died suddenly and peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019. He was 56. He was born on March 16, 1962 to his parents, the late Floyd and Frances Ritchie. Raised and educated in Framingham, John, a member of troop 78, received the rank of Eagle Scout in his younger years. His...
Arlene P. Hewett
Feb 25, 2019
In the early morning hours of February 25th, 2019 our beautiful and beloved mother, nana, sister, aunt and friend, Arlene (Ackerly) Hewett, peacefully left this world. She left behind many who love and cherish her, especially her children; Michael Hewett and his wife Becky of Lincoln, CA; Patrick Hewett and his wife Stephanie, of Bellingham, MA; Brian Hewett and Carolyn...
Marian F. Thornton
Feb 24, 2019
Marian Francis Thornton was born in Boston on September 14, 1933 and, while a resident of Newbury Court in Concord MA, died peacefully on February 24, 2019 surrounded by her family. She attended Winsor School and Smith College and worked in Brigham Hospital on blood research. She was known to many in the Conservation World and Concord, Massachusetts for her...
Jennie E. Ciraso
Feb 24, 2019
Jennie E. Ciraso, 95, a lifelong Lincoln resident, died at the Elizabeth Seton Residence in Wellesley on Sunday, February 24, 2019. She leaves behind one brother, John Ciraso and his wife Judy of Lincoln, one sister, Mary MacDonald of Concord, her sister-in-law, Sheilah Ciraso of Wellesley, her niece, Patricia Ciraso, and nephew, Edward Ciraso. Jennie was also the sister of...
Anne (Rizzitano) De Conto
Feb 22, 2019
Anne M. (Rizzitano) De Conto, 94, died peacefully on Friday, February 22, 2019, with her loving children by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Oscar L. De Conto who died in 2004. Born in Concord on June 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Susanna (Donato) Rizzitano. She leaves six children, Laura...
William Wolfgang Shaw
Feb 19, 2019
William Wolfgang Shaw, age 9, of Carlisle, MA died tragically in a ski accident in Montana on February 19, 2019 leaving a huge hole in the hearts of his family, friends and community. William was born in San Francisco on December 20, 2009 to his adoring parents, Nicholas and Susan Shaw. When he was two years old his family relocated...
Dr. Charles A. Letteri
Feb 16, 2019
Dr. Charles A. Letteri passed away in Concord, MA on February 16, 2019, after a brief but fierce battle with lymphoma. Charles was born in Brooklyn, New York on December 19, 1933 to Charles and Edith Letteri. Charles was a proud graduate of Bishop Loughlin High School, Brooklyn, New York and he recieved his B.A. from St. Francis College, his...
Zoltan B. Tuba
Feb 15, 2019
Zoltan B. Tuba, age 88, formerly of Sherman, CT, beloved husband of Joy Segala Tuba, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2019. Zoltan was born in Fairfield, CT, on June 23, 1930, son of the late Joseph and Barbara Konja Tuba. Zoltan attended the University of Connecticut where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He made a life-long career out of...
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