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Honoring Lives: Obituaries and Tributes

Janet Claire Walker

Janet Claire Walker

Oct 18, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant…"

Matthew 25:23

Janet Claire Walker, age 87, a beloved resident of Concord and longtime resident of Marshfield, Massachusetts, entered eternal rest on October 18, 2025. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she was the cherished daughter of Leon Aloysius Swan , a Watertown Arsenal arms worker and native of British Guiana,...

Mary R. Anderson

Mary R. Anderson

Oct 18, 2025

Mary Anderson, a longtime Concord resident, died peacefully on October 18, 2025, two months after turning 100. Since her birth in Ottawa, Ontario, she was on a mission to bring joy to all around her.  She succeeded to an extraordinary degree and lit up any room she entered.

Mary and her older brother Peter moved with their...

Howard Ernest Custance

Howard Ernest Custance

Oct 18, 2025

Howard Ernest Custance, 82, of Boxborough MA passed away in Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA, on October 18, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

He was son of the late Robert W. Custance, and the late Grace M. Packard (Custance) Graves. He was born in Cambridge MA on March 11, 1943 and grew up in Lexington, Newton, and Burlington,...

Bryan Kelly Moehlenkamp

Bryan Kelly Moehlenkamp

Oct 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our brother, Bryan Kelly Moehlenkamp, on October 16, 2025, at the age of 63.

Bryan's passing will leave unforgettable and joyous memories for all who knew him, including friends, family, and especially, his ten nieces and nephews whom he loved so dearly.

We...

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,...

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