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Robert V. Whitman
Feb 25, 2012
WHITMAN, Robert V. "Bob" Of Lexington, died February 25th. He was born in 1928 in Edgewood, Pennsylvania, to Edwin A. Whitman and Elsie Van Duyne Whitman. He pursued a childhood interest in civil engineering for his entire career, receiving a bachelor's degree from Swarthmore College in 1948, a master's degree from M.I.T. in 1949, and a doctorate from M.I.T. in...
Benjamin L. Obear
Feb 22, 2012
Obear, Benjamin L., of Peabody, formerly of Nashua, NH, and Lexington, MA, Feb. 22, 2012. Husband of the late Dorothy Obear (Hartley). Father of Carol Ayre of PEI, Canada, Janice Hartley of Nashua, NH, the late Bruce Obear, and his significant other Alice Casavant of Peabody. Brother of Murray Obear of RI. Ben is also survived by 7 grandchildren, 8...
Richard T. Rigby
Feb 19, 2012
RIGBY, Richard T. Electrical Engineer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be said at 10AM Friday in St. Brigid's Church, Lexington, for Richard T. Rigby who died February 19th at the age of 81. He was the husband of the late Mary Foley Rigby. Mr. Rigby, who was born in Fall River, previously resided in Commack, New York, before moving...
Luigi D'Alleva
Feb 19, 2012
D'ALLEVA, Luigi "Lou" 50, of Lexington, formerly of Burlington, February 19, 2012, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of 28 years to his high school sweetheart Joanne (Maher). Loving father of Melissa M., Brian A., and Katelyn M., all of Lexington. Also survived by parents Ismaele and Mary D'Alleva of North Reading, grandmother Maria D'Alleva, sisters Rita...
Richard L. Bechtel
Feb 19, 2012
BECHTEL, Richard L. A longtime Lexington resident, February 19, 2012. Husband of Karen G. Bechtel (Gehnrich). Son of Betty Bechtel of Florida and the late Lewis W. Bechtel. Father of Andrew P. Bechtel and his wife Casey of Boston, and Matthew O. Bechtel of Boston. Brother of Corey A. Bechtel of Ohio. Also survived by a granddaughter, Finley, and by...
Barbara Lindsay Norton
Feb 17, 2012
NORTON, Barbara Lindsay Daughter of Harold Lee Norton and Helen Ross Norton, a longtime resident of Cambridge and North Andover, Massachusetts, died on February 17, at Edgewood, in North Andover, Massachusetts, after illness. Born in Douglas, Arizona, Barbara grew up in Medford, Massachusetts. She graduated from Radcliffe College in 1938. During World War Two, Barbara worked for the Office of...
Allen M. Mcsherry
Feb 16, 2012
McSHERRY, Allen M. "Skippy" Of Lexington, February 16, 2012. Husband of Maureen T. McSherry (O'Brien). Father of Joseph A. McSherry of Haverhill, Matthew J. McSherry and his wife Maria of Chelmsford, and Christine M. Egan and her husband Frank of Woburn. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Katelin, Madison, Daniel, and Andrew. U.S. Navy Veteran, Korean War; Member of...
Jean J. Mongiello
Feb 14, 2012
MONGIELLO, Jean J. (Lovezzola) Of Lexington, February 14, 2012. Wife of Frank P. Mongiello. Mother of Alison J. Mongiello and her husband Robert Zorn of Carlisle, and Michele R. Mongiello of Lexington. Sister of Dr. Michael Lovezzola of Seattle, WA, and Robert Lovezzola of Needham. A private family funeral mass will be held at St. Brigid Church in Lexington.
Elinor Hubley Cann
Feb 11, 2012
Cann, Elinor Hubley, passed away quietly on February 11, 2012, at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, after a short illness. She was the daughter of Fredric and Evelyn Hubley. She is survived by Robert Cann, her husband of 70 years, 2 children, Judith Elwell of Lancaster, MA, and Robert Jr. of Allenstown, NH, 5 grandchildren and 4 greatgrandchildren. She was...
Elinus B. Hadley
Feb 8, 2012
HADLEY, Elinus B. "Mike" Feb. 8, 2012, was the husband of Mary (McDevitt) for over 68 years. Mike was born in Quincy and was brought up in Lexington. He attended the Lexington Public Schools and Burdett College. After graduating he was a tree surgeon for Davey Tree Company traveling with them to several states. He served in the Army for...
Donald M Graham
Feb 6, 2012
Donald M. Graham died peacefully on February 6 at Lahey Hospital after a valiant struggle with many medical issues. Donald was 92 years old. Born in Georgetown, CO, to Royal Reid Graham and Cora Mac Diarmid Graham, his mother moved back to Chicago after Judge Graham's death in 1926. Donald attended Chicago Public School, and Lewis Institute, now part of...
Virginia Sullivan
Feb 5, 2012
Sullivan, Virginia (Palumbo) of Lexington, Feb. 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Frank P. Sullivan, loving mother of Paul F. and his wife Sunny of Atkinson, NH, Francis J. and his wife Susan of West Newton and Joyce A. Sullivan of Westminster VT. Cherished grandmother to Brian and his wife Tara Sullivan, David Sullivan and Katy Dandurand and her...
Elinor P. Dodd
Feb 5, 2012
Dodd, Elinor P. (O'Connor) beloved wife of the late Robert V. Dodd passed away peacefully on February 5, 2012. Devoted mother of Linda P. Dodd of Augusta, Maine, Robert A. Dodd and daughter-in-law, Carole Haas of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. Loving grandmother of Emily Haas Dodd, Jason Robert Dodd and Conor Haas Dodd. Predeceased by two sisters and three brothers. Funeral...
James L. Wong
Feb 4, 2012
Wong, James L. Dec. 13, 1970-Feb. 4, 2012. New Jersey native. Lafayette grad. Sigma Chi. Banking executive. Long time Lexington, MA resident and coach. Devoted family man. Survived by beloved wife Christine, children Riley and Jane, mother Sue, brother John. "You're a star in the face of the sky." A Memorial Service will be held at Hancock Church, Lexington, Sat....
Carol N Perez
Feb 3, 2012
Carol Nesnow Perez, 76, on February 3, 2012 from respiratory complications of facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) in Lexington, Massachusetts. Born and raised in Queens New York she had a Master's in Education from Northeastern University and was a tireless advocate who helped countless people with disability and disease to live better lives. Carol served as Secretary of the board of...
William M. Curran
Jan 29, 2012
CURRAN, William M. Of Lexington, January 29th, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Mary Frances (Coughlan) Curran. Loving father of James B. and his wife Karen of Woburn, Maryanne Curran of Lexington, Janet E. Capasso and her husband Paul of Weston, Kathleen M. McDonald and her husband David of Newton, and Gail P. Curran of Lexington. Cherished grandfather of Erin...
Robert L. Higgins
Jan 26, 2012
Robert L. Higgins of Nashua, NH and Chelmsford, MA, formerly of Lexington,MA, died January 26,2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lillian Patricia (Kenny) and her devoted family, by his sister Eleanor Maciolek and her husband Richard of Boston,MA, by two nieces, Susan Maciolek of Boston, MA, Krista Maciolek of Palmer, AK, two nephews, John Maciolek and his wife...
Elspeth P. Whitney
Jan 24, 2012
WHITNEY, Elspeth P. (Paterson) 92, of Lexington died Jan. 24, 2012. She graduated from Cornell University (1940) and the Laboratory School at Rochester General Hospital. She worked as a Medical Technologist at Newton Wellesley Hospital for 19 years. She was a longtime member of Hancock Church in Lexington. She is survived by three children, Ann Cleaves, William, and John, and...
Mary Elizabeth Nolan
Jan 15, 2012
NOLAN, Mary Elizabeth (Tierney) Of Arlington, January 15, 2012. Wife of the late John E. Nolan. Mother of Dennis M. Nolan and his late wife Diane of Wells, ME, and Patricia A. Hutchison and her husband James of Saint Augustine, FL. Grandmother of Dennis Jr., Jeffrey, the late Kristen, Kendra, Jennifer, Andrew, and Todd. Mary is also survived by 8...
Albert Tu
Jan 15, 2012
TU, Albert Son Of Lexington, January 15, 2012. Husband of Dr. Mai-Huong Tran. Son of Joseph and Trang Tu. Father of David, Michael, and Michelle. Brother of Dr. Thomas Tu. Dr. Tu is also survived by many other relatives and friends. Graduate of University of Virginia and Harvard Medical School. Trained in radiology and interventional radiology at Lahey Clinic and...
