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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Mary Ann Haas

Mary Ann Haas

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...

Jake Swoyer

Jake Swoyer

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...

David Leroy Henderson

David Leroy Henderson

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...

Jane L. (Hanlon) Martin

Jane L. (Hanlon) Martin

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...

John G. Power

John G. Power

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...

Betty F. Dion

Betty F. Dion

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...

Paul J. O'Brien

Paul J. O'Brien

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),...

Jane Phillips Mercaldi

Jane Phillips Mercaldi

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...

René Pagoaga

René Pagoaga

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...

Alan R. Whitney

Alan R. Whitney

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...

Claire C. Gower

Claire C. Gower

Sep 28, 2025

Claire C. (Berube) Gower, a resident of Concord for many years, passed away at home on September 28, 2025 at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, William F. Gower, who died in 2018.

Born in Salem on September 16, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jean Paul...

Mark J. Vitale

Mark J. Vitale

Sep 21, 2025

Mark J. Vitale, 74, formerly of Lincoln, MA, passed away at home, as he wanted, with his sister and closest friends, Dave Lavine and his wife Barbara, by his side, on September 21, 2025.

Born in Arlington, MA on December 7, 1950, Mark was the son of the late M. Frances (Pratt) Vitale and Joseph A. Vitale....

Jane K. Montague

Jane K. Montague

Sep 21, 2025

Jane K. Montague (Kennedy), a longtime resident of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, at the age of 88.

Born on December 21, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Violet Mae (Brewer) Kennedy and Russell Kennedy of New Victoria, Nova Scotia.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, Richard A....

Robert L. Solar

Robert L. Solar

Sep 17, 2025

Robert Louis Solar, a longtime resident of Lincoln, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully in the presence of family, the morning of September 17, 2025 at the age of 79.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Jane; his son Matt, his wife Lauren, and their children Phoebe and Tyler; and his son Josh, his wife...

Charles Kenneth  Miller

Charles Kenneth Miller

Sep 11, 2025

Charles Kenneth "Ken" Miller, age 86, of Concord, Massachusetts, passed away on September 11, 2025.

Born in Long Island, New York, and raised in Littleton, New Hampshire, Ken graduated from Littleton High School and earned a BSEE in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where he was a member of Sigma Chi, followed by an...

George Nick

George Nick

Sep 9, 2025

George Nick, of Concord MA, died peacefully on September 9, 2025, spending his final days at home, surrounded by loving family.

Born in Rochester, New York, on March 28, 1927, he was the son of Leon and Anna Nick.

As a child, he worked in the Kodak Factory and as an assistant to his father,...

Magdalena “Maggie” Majewski  Ascolillo

Magdalena “Maggie” Majewski Ascolillo

Sep 6, 2025

Magdalena "Maggie" Majewski Ascolillo, 48, of Carlisle, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at her home on September 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones after a brave and courageous battle with ALS. Maggie's vibrant spirit touched countless lives and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born on March 24, 1977, in Lubin, Poland, Maggie was the...

Robert N. Karpp

Robert N. Karpp

Sep 5, 2025

Robert N. (Bob) Karpp, 88, of Wayland, MA, passed away peacefully at his home on September 5, 2025, surrounded by the family he cherished above all else.

Born in Hamilton, New York, on February 9, 1937, Bob was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Karpp. He was also predeceased by his brother Nicholas Karpp and...

Mary G. Herman

Mary G. Herman

Sep 5, 2025

Mary G. (McPhee) Herman, age 79, a former longtime resident of Lincoln, died on September 5, 2025 in New Horizons at Marlborough. She was the loving wife for 59 years of Peter P. Herman.

Mary was born in South Boston on March 5, 1946, as the daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Arrigal) McPhee. She was...

James  Richard Carter, III

James Richard Carter, III

Sep 4, 2025

Jim Carter of Concord MA and more recently of Acton MA, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by his family.

James Richard Carter III also known as Jim, Jimmy, Big Jim, Dad, Papa, The Foundation, and Mr. Cartair (to his students), was born in Boston on August 15,1940. His parents (James Richard Carter II and...

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