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Anna Faye Phillips

Anna Faye Phillips

Jun 22, 2025

Anna Faye Walters Phillips June 1, 1946 – June 22, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Anna Faye Walters Phillips, who departed this life peacefully on June 22, 2025 at the age of 79.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Born on June 1st, 1946, Anna Faye...

Viola Joan Hall

Viola Joan Hall

Jun 20, 2025

Hall, Viola Joan of Lexington, formerly of Newton, June 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Hall and mother of Gail Lamere and her husband Vernon of Wellesley; Edward Hall of Alexandria, VA; William Hall and his wife Joanne of Cheshire, CT; Mary Cancelliere and her husband Joseph of Billerica; and Jeannine Casey and her husband Jon...

Michael Anthony Ioanna

Michael Anthony Ioanna

Jun 19, 2025

Ioanna, Michael Anthony of Arlington, died on June 19, 2025 surrounded by his family. Beloved son of Anthony W. Ioanna of Bedford, NH and the late Rose L. (Azzalino) Ioanna and beloved step-son of Nikki Ioanna. Nephew of Frank and Shirley Ioanna of Palm Bay, FL, Loretta Norcross of Saugus, and cousin of Maria Lloyd of Reading. He is...

Robert E. Gannon

Robert E. Gannon

Jun 17, 2025

Robert Edward Gannon

June 25, 1931 – June 17, 2025

With great sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious father, Robert (Bob) E. Gannon. Bob died peacefully at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 71 years, Marie T. Gannon.

Bob was born...

Thomas P. Connor

Thomas P. Connor

Jun 14, 2025

Thomas P. Connor

Beloved husband, father, proud member of IBEW Local 103 and a US Army Veteran died peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 85.

Thomas P. Connor, of Groveland MA formerly of Lexington, MA, passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, a hard work ethic, humor and kindness. Born...

Suzanne Larsen

Suzanne Larsen

Jun 11, 2025

Suzanne Larsen passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at the age of 88. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, David; her children, Judith-Anne (Judy), Michael, and Robert; their respective spouses, Todd Quinto, Ayelet Lindenstrauss Larsen, and Deborah Baskin; five grandchildren, Laura Quinto, Ben Larsen, Anne Larsen, Izzy Larsen, and Daniel Larsen; and her sister, Norma...

William J. D'Antuono

William J. D'Antuono

Jun 9, 2025

William J. D'Antuono Of Woburn, formerly of Lexington and Arlington, passed away on June 9, 2025.

Beloved husband of Theresa (Nicholas) D'Antuono. Loving father of Carol D'Antuono of Woburn, Lisa Porazzo and her husband Anthony of Foxboro, and Joseph D'Antuono of Lexington. Devoted brother of Robert D'Antuono and his wife Joanne of Burlington, and Jim D'Antuono and...

Philip H. Anthes

Philip H. Anthes

Jun 3, 2025

In Loving Memory: Philip H. Anthes April 17, 1934 – June 3, 2025

Philip H. Anthes, a resident of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy defined by intellect, integrity, and a quiet devotion to both family and craft.

Born in Boston on...

Sumshun Samson Lau

Sumshun Samson Lau

Jun 2, 2025

Sumshun Samson Lau

July 30, 1930 to June 2, 2025

Sumshun Samson Lau, aged 94, of Lexington MA, USA, previously of Barbados, Trinidad, Canada and Hong Kong, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. Born in Hong Kong, to parents Lau Mee Yan and Ho Yuk Chung, Samson was the eldest of fourteen children.

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Lawrence W. Graham Jr

Lawrence W. Graham Jr

Jun 2, 2025

Graham, Lawrence W., Jr. of Wilmington, formerly of Lexington and Cambridge, passed away on June 2, 2025, at age 89. Born in Cambridge to Lawrence W. Graham, Sr. and Mary A. (Martin) Graham. Beloved husband to the late Theresa A. (D'Ambrosio) Graham. Father of six children: Veronica (David) Cacciola of Burlington, Catherine A. (Shaun) Murphy of Burlington, Laura M....

Rosemarie Sauermann

Rosemarie Sauermann

Jun 1, 2025

In Loving Memory of Rosemarie C. Sauermann (Täuber) October 6, 1932 – June 1, 2025

Rosemarie Sauermann, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, linguist, teacher, and devoted community member, passed away peacefully on June 1st at the age of 92. Her life was marked by courage, wisdom, and grace. She leaves behind a legacy woven through history, language,...

Joseph T. Tropeano

Joseph T. Tropeano

May 26, 2025

Joseph Thomas Tropeano of Lexington and Brookline , MA. peacefully passed away on May 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of his son and friends. He courageously moved through his life with Parkinson's for 19 years after being diagnosed, always active, never daunted by his condition. Born on October 26, 1949 in Arlington, MA to parents, Emily (Rudd) and...

Barbara P. Speer

Barbara P. Speer

May 25, 2025

Barbara Priscilla (Fleming) Speer passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, two days shy of her 99th birthday. A Lexington resident for more than 70 years, she was raised here and, in turn, settled here to raise her own family. She was born in Somerville in 1926 to Clifford and Eleanor Frances Fleming.

Barbara graduated from Lexington...

Fabiano Arena

Fabiano Arena

May 22, 2025

Fabiano Arena, age 103, of Lexington, formerly of Billerica, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025.

Fabiano was born in Castanea, Sicily, the son of the late Placido Arena and Maria Sarao.  More than 70 years ago, he immigrated to the United States after World War II in pursuit of the American dream—a dream he realized through...

Betty Jean Wilson

Betty Jean Wilson

May 22, 2025

Betty Jean Wilson (Hosaflook)

July 8,1931- May 22,2025

Betty J Wilson, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed peacefully May 22. She lived a full and vibrant life defined by love, dedication, and creativity. She was married to the love of her life , Don Wilson for 68 wonderful years. Together they built...

Mary Grey

Mary Grey

May 22, 2025

Mary was born on January 15, 1953 in Lexington, MA. to parents Dorothea (Nelson) and Edward Tocio. She died peacefully on May 22, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in eternal rest by her parents and her brother Joseph.

She is survived by her husband of fifty years, George Jr., and her...

Eleanor M. Amodeo

Eleanor M. Amodeo

May 21, 2025

Amodeo, Eleanor M.,  a lifelong resident of Lexington, May 21, 2025.  Beloved daughter of the late Gerald Amodeo and Eleanor N. (Bacci) Amodeo. Devoted sister of Katherine A. Amodeo of Lexington and Donna J. Amodeo of Lexington.

A graduate of Lexington High School, Class of 1974.  She was affectionately called Ellie by family and friends.   Ellie enjoyed...

Joseph A. Santoro

Joseph A. Santoro

May 13, 2025

Santoro, Joseph A. of Burlington, formerly of Lexington, May 13, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Arlene S. Santoro (Rose). Devoted son of the late Joseph W. Santoro and Rose Lucille (Ricardi) Santoro.

Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington Tuesday May 27 at 9am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at St....

Joseph S. Nye

Joseph S. Nye

May 6, 2025

Joseph S Nye of Lexington MA, died on May 6, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather as well as a sage voice of reason in the realm of international relations.

A service to honor him will be held at 11am on October 4, 2025, at Memorial Church, Harvard University.

A link to...

Claire Tavilla

Claire Tavilla

May 4, 2025

Claire (Marinelli) Tavilla, age 98, of Lincoln, previously of Bedford, Lexington and Boca Raton, FL. Born in Boston, MA in 1927 to Dominic and Concetta Marinelli, who emigrated from Bari, Italy.

Devoted sister to James Marinelli (and the late Joe, Mark and Peter Marinelli and Lena Bombara).  Adored wife for 64 years of Stephen Tavilla (deceased 2012).  ...