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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Anne Margaret Miller

Anne Margaret Miller

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...

Marjorie Anne Ogilvie

Marjorie Anne Ogilvie

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...

John F. Knutson

John F. Knutson

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...

Don Patrick Amarasinghe

Don Patrick Amarasinghe

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...

John M. Kilmartin

John M. Kilmartin

Dec 24, 2025

John's Testimony at West Concord Union Church - February 23, 2025

John Michael Kilmartin passed away peacefully at his Minute Man Arc (MARC) home in Sudbury on December 24, 2025.

Born in Concord on August 6, 1951, John was the fourth of five sons born to the late M. Frances Dee and Colonel Hugh E....

Betty L. Davis

Betty L. Davis

Dec 23, 2025

Betty Lee (Brooks) Davis, 92, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Born on February 24, 1933, she grew up in Akron, Ohio with her siblings, Virginia, Don, John, Cecil, Anna Belle, and Donna. Betty met the love of her life, Richard Alan Davis of Akron. Betty and Richard moved to follow...

Harry W. Fatkin

Harry W. Fatkin

Dec 21, 2025

Harry Whilldin Fatkin died peacefully on December 21, 2025 at Emerson Hospital, Concord, MA. He was the son of the late Harry and Anna Fatkin. He was a resident of Concord for fifty years.

Harry was born in Westville, New Jersey on March 18, 1936. He graduated from Gloucester Catholic High School class of 1953. He earned...

Sally Ann Kennedy

Sally Ann Kennedy

Dec 20, 2025

Sally Ann (Roney) Kennedy of Boston, MA passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a beautiful day spent surrounded by her children and grandchildren at the age of 93.

Sally was the youngest of the late Amanda (Hesse) Roney and John Edward Roney's 3 children. She grew up in Grosse Pointe, MI and as a child...

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...

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