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Shirley Hubel

Shirley Hubel

Feb 17, 2013

HUBEL, Shirley Ruth (Izzard) Of Newton (Waban), and later of Lincoln, Feb. 17, 2013. Since 1953, the devoted and beloved wife of David H. Hubel (Nobel Prize in Medicine, 1981). Ruth is also survived of three sons, Carl, Eric and Paul, her brother Grant Izzard of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, two grandsons, two granddaughters and many nieces and nephews, all who...

Otis Brown

Otis Brown

Feb 16, 2013

Otis S. Brown Jr. May 2,1931 February 16, 2013 of Atlantis, Florida and Concord, Massachusetts, formerly of Lexington. Son of Otis S. Brown,Sr. and Clara (Flanders), born in Boston, Ma. Survived by his devoted wife, of 62 years, Donna (Miller) Brown. Loving father to their six children. Otis S. Brown, III (Jane Fraser) of Otisfield, Me., Kyle Pauline James (...

Francis Smith

Francis Smith

Feb 15, 2013

Francis W. K. "Bill" "Frank" Smith – beloved father, husband, grandfather, dedicated town leader and well-known Cambridge Real Estate attorney passed away on February 15, 2013 at 85 years of age. A Lexington resident since 1955, Frank was married to the late Jacquelyn R. Smith, former Chair of the Lexington Board of Selectman. He leaves behind his son Dwight Fraser...

David J. Isabelle

David J. Isabelle

Feb 13, 2013

ISABELLE, David J. Of Bedford, Feb. 13, 2013, age 65. Husband of Christine C. Isabelle (Collicut), for 44 years. Father of Nicole A. Isabelle and grandfather of her son Logan, both of Bedford, and father of David J. Isabelle Jr. and his wife Mindy and grandfather of their children Cameron and Piper, all of Tewksbury. Son of Ethel Isabelle, and...

John L. Sampson

John L. Sampson

Feb 11, 2013

John L. "Jack" Sampson, Ph.D. Aged 83, of Lexington, died peacefully on February 11th. Mr. Sampson slipped into death at home, surrounded by his loving family.  He leaves behind his beloved wife, Georgette (McMurray), three children, and four grandchildren.  He was the loving father of Tom Sampson of Bernardston, Gail Leichtman (and her husband Stephen) of Lexington, and Elizabeth Forrest...

Elizabeth W Sedgwick

Elizabeth W Sedgwick

Feb 9, 2013

SEDGWICK, Elizabeth Wade Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, died peacefully on Saturday, February 9, 2013 in Lexington, MA. Born December 17, 1913 in Cleveland, OH, she married Ellery Sedgwick Jr of Boston in 1941. They lived in Cleveland for 50 years, both actively involved in the civic life of the city. Her major commitments were to her family,...

Marie L. Kirkland

Marie L. Kirkland

Feb 3, 2013

KIRKLAND, Marie L. (Spidle) Of Dudley, formerly of Bedford and Lexington, Feb. 3, 2013. Wife of Robert T. Kirkland. Mother of Keith Kirkland of Dudley, Todd Kirkland of Palmer, Lauren Kirkland of Oxford, and Tanya Kirkland of Sturbridge. Sister of Lois Scannell of Bow, NH, Charles Spidle of Bedford, Lawrence Spidle of Easton, and Robert Spidle of Harwich. Marie is...

Iris G. Wheaton

Iris G. Wheaton

Jan 31, 2013

WHEATON, Iris G. (Ellis) Of Lexington, January 31, 2013. Wife of Graydon M. Wheaton. Mother of Sandra E. Lechiaro and her husband Joseph of Framingham and Patricia A. Heron of Stow. Sister of Marion Stewart of Holliston, Myrtle Trindall of Brockton, Jennie MacPherson of Hanover, and Claire Smith of Falmouth. Iris is also survived by many nieces and nephews. A...

Linda M. Blum

Linda M. Blum

Jan 27, 2013

Linda (LaBoiteaux) Mosher Blum of Bass River, MA, Chappaqua, NY and for the past 7 years a resident of Carleton-Willard Village in Bedford, MA died January 27, 2013. Born July 2, 1924 in Wellsboro, PA, she graduated from Wellsboro schools, the Knox School in Cooperstown, NY and Mt. Holyoke College. She attended the Harvard Graduate School of Education from which...

Andrew Chad Vesprini

Andrew Chad Vesprini

Jan 27, 2013

VESPRINI, Andrew Chad Of Lexington, January 27, 2013. Son of Robert L. Vesprini of Hopkinton and Gail M. Vesprini (Chadwick) of Lexington. Brother of Wesley L. Vesprini of Somerville and Alexander D. Vesprini of Lexington. Nephew of Margaret Proctor and Jane Eisnor. Visiting hours will be held Thursday January 31 at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. LEXINGTON from...

Emily M. Leahy

Emily M. Leahy

Jan 25, 2013

LEAHY, Emily M. May 11, 1909 - January 25, 2013. Formerly of Lexington MA moved to Tucson at the age of 98 to be with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Captain James J. Leahy, her daughter Ann McArdle, and her brothers Harry, Bob, and Francis McLaughlin. She is survived by her 5...

Constance M. Schneider

Constance M. Schneider

Jan 25, 2013

Bedford - Constance (Morse) (Masterman) Schneider, 86, of Bedford, formerly of Lexington and Waltham, died on January 25, 2013. She was born in Arlington, the daughter of the late Priscilla (Barnes) and Harold Morse. She was the widow of the late Robert C. Masterman and the late Benjamin Schneider. A talented knitter, seamstress, and artist, Connie leaves behind a legacy...

Alan Porter

Alan Porter

Jan 20, 2013

PORTER, Alan Of Lexington, January 20, 2013. Husband of Loretta A. (Bruen) Porter. Father of William Alan Porter and his wife Josselyn of Littleton, John Bruen Porter and his wife Sarah of Belmont, and Elizabeth Ann Henneberry and her husband Michael of Foxborough. Brother of Cathleen Rawcliffe of England, Robert Porter of Ireland, Thomas Porter of Ireland, Kenneth Porter of...

Khiem Kwie Oei

Khiem Kwie Oei

Jan 17, 2013

OEI, Khiem Kwie Of Lexington, Jan. 17, 2013. Husband of Jane S. Oei (Tan). Father of Sumirko S.K. Oei of Lexington, and Mellisa S. Oei-Royle and her husband Raphael of Swanville, ME. Khiem is also survived by a grandson, Ryuu Stanley Khiem Royle. Visiting hours will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., LEXINGTON, on Saturday, January...

Joan D Hedison

Joan D Hedison

Jan 16, 2013

HEDISON, Joan Dorothy, 78 of Concord, formerly of Carlisle and South Orleans passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 16, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Somerville, MA on June 14, 1934, the daughter of Ira and Dorothy Price. Joan is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Haig H. Hedison, her three devoted...

Charles A. Jr. Carlson

Charles A. Jr. Carlson

Jan 14, 2013

CARLSON, Charles Alfred, Jr. Of Arlington, January 14, 2013. Former husband of the late Margaret (Timothy) Carlson and the late Julianne Tansey. Mother of Richard Carlson of Carlisle, Charlene Molinari of Dracut, and Michael Carlson of Arlington. Sonny is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. WWII U.S. Navy Veteran. A Memorial Mass will...

Hsia Fei Chang

Hsia Fei Chang

Jan 12, 2013

CHANG, Hsia Fei (Wang) Of Waltham, January 12, 2013. Wife of the late Shi Tsun Chang. Mother of William Tien-Hung Chang, Samuel Tien-Shang Chang, Howard Tien-Haw Chang, and Larry Tien-Lan Chang. Lorna is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Biochemist, worked at Mass. General Hospital Enzyme Research Laboratory under Dr. Carl F. Cori, Nobel Prize laureate, from...

Donna E. Steinkrauss

Donna E. Steinkrauss

Jan 11, 2013

STEINKRAUSS, Donna E. (Mason) Of Lexington and Pocasset, Massachusetts, beloved wife of Attorney Joseph C. Steinkrauss; loving mother of Eric J. Steinkrauss, of Lexington, MA, Kristin E. Blount, of Cambridge, MA, Lisa J. O'Sullivan, of Arlington, MA, Julie A. Fuhrer, of Lexington, MA, Peter M. Steinkrauss, of Acton, MA, Kurt R. Steinkrauss, of Needham, MA. Loving grandmother of Jared C....

Burton E. Cleaves

Burton E. Cleaves

Jan 11, 2013

CLEAVES, Burton A. Of Lexington, formerly of Center Sandwich, NH, Jan. 11, 2013. Professor of Music Emeritus and Chairman of the Music Department at Simmons College (1949- 1976), well-known organist/ choral conductor, and successful artist/watercolorist. Long-time patron and generous sponsor of Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, New England Conservatory, New Hampshire Music Festival, and the University...

Frances M Baskin

Frances M Baskin

Jan 10, 2013

BASKIN, Frances May Formerly of Lexington, MA. died peacefully at the home of her daughter in Georgetown, ME on January 10th, 2013, at the age of 100. Funeral services will be held at the Church of Our Redeemer in Lexington on Saturday January 26th at 10:30am. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com.