Obituary Listing

Feb 15, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn Riedy Claise, a beloved mother, friend, and cherished member of the community. Marilyn passed away from melanoma on February 15, 2025 at the age of 76, surrounded by her loving family at their family home in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Marilyn was a remarkable woman who touched...

Feb 11, 2025

Margaret Helen Burke of Lexington, MA, wife of the late Edward J Burke Jr, died peacefully on February 11, 2025, surrounded by family.  She was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Margaret (Barnicle) Buckley, her sister and brother-in-law Beverly and Dale Elliott, her brother-in-law Daniel Burke, and her beloved niece Jessica Buckley Shepherd.

She is survived by...

Feb 10, 2025

Barbara Y. T. Lee

Barbara Lee, of Lexington and Arlington, MA, died peacefully on February 10th, 2025, following a fall in her residence and several days in hospice care. Her sons and their families were at her side as she neared the end of her life.

She was the wife of the late Ging S....

Feb 5, 2025

Patricia Folts Dooley of Lexington, Massachusetts, died peacefully Wednesday February 5th at home with her son in attendance. Born June 19,1928 in Eugene, Oregon where her father, Professor Franklin E. Folts, was teaching in preparation for his pioneering eastern return with his wife Eva Boyed, beginning a lifetime of commitment to Harvard Business School where Pat met her lifelong...

Feb 5, 2025

George Arthur May, Jr.

George A. May, Jr., 88, of Lexington and West Newton, MA, died peacefully on February 5, 2025, after a long illness.

Born in Louisville, Kentucky to Mildred (Scheirich) May and Dr. George A. May, Sr., George grew up in Madison, Indiana where his father was a general physician and surgeon.  He...

Feb 3, 2025

Daphne Code Bell, aged 86, died peacefully at her home on February 3, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born Daphne Vanine de Gombert on November 8, 1938 in Hollywood, California.  Her mother, Eleanor Rathborne de Gombert, was an artist who studied sculpture at the University of Southern California.  Her father, actor George Dee, performed in many...

Feb 3, 2025

Cummings, Francis F. of Lexington, February 3, 2025. Husband of Carol A. Cummings (Flynn) for 64 years. Father of Kevin Cummings and his wife Jeanne of Medford, Patricia Shelmire and her husband Robert of Bedford, and Kathleen Kiernan and her husband Matthew of Waltham. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Matthew and his wife Jessica, Erin, Cameron, Kara,...

Jan 30, 2025

Beverly A. Elia, wife of the late L. Robert Elia passed away peacefully on January 30th surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her parents George L. and Demetra Stevens and her brother, Robert Stevens. She is survived by her four devoted children, Barbara C. of Lexington, Jennifer M. of Lexington, Laura D. Wall and her husband Joesph...

Jan 27, 2025

Marie Terese Gannon

January 27, 1932 – January 27, 2025

Marie died peacefully on the day of her ninety-third birthday, surrounded by her loving husband, Robert, and four devoted children. Marie was born in Medford and raised in Revere by her parents, Mary DiCarlo & Salvatore Patti. She was the beloved wife of Robert (Bob)...

Jan 26, 2025

PEYTON, Malcolm Cameron, age 93, died on January 26, 2025 in Lexington, MA. Malcolm was born in New York City on January 12, 1932. He grew up in Princeton, New Jersey and attended Princeton University for undergraduate and graduate training in musical composition. In 1965 Malcolm joined the faculty of New England Conservatory, where he taught for over 50...

Jan 23, 2025

Sally L. Patrick

Sally L. Patrick, a forty-four-year resident of Lexington, died on January 23, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Marjorie (Crocker) Handy and late William H Lewis Jr.  Sally grew up in West Barnstable on Cape Cod.  She studied French in college, earning her bachelor's degree from Pembroke College in Brown University.  After...

Jan 21, 2025

MaryLou Ogonowsky

July 5, 1937 - January 21, 2025

MaryLou Ogonowsky (Keane) 87, recently of Burlington, MA, formerly of Medford and Somerville, MA, passed away on January 21, 2025.  MaryLou was born in Marlborough, MA, and was the daughter of the late Louis and Gemma (Perini) Pacific of Somerville, MA.  She was the wife of...

Jan 18, 2025

Ernest Fredrick Minks passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family, on January 18, 2025, at the age of 54. Ernest was born in Taipei, Taiwan on July 9, 1970, to Chee "Kelly" and Orlin "George" Minks, and grew up in Greenland, NH. He was an exceptionally hard worker, witty, level-headed, and considerate. He had an infectious smile and...

Jan 15, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carson Fullmer, cherished husband, father, and friend, on January 15, 2025. Together, we celebrate Carson's life, which touched so many with his humor, intelligence, and unwavering enthusiasm for life. Carson was born in Philadelphia on September 6, 1942, to Walter and Dorothy Fullmer.  He is survived by his wife, Carol Snell,...

Jan 14, 2025

Bombara, Lena (Marinelli) of Lexington, January 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Bombara. Loving mother of Eugene Bombara and his wife Cheryl of Lemoyne, PA, Denise (Bombara) Lawhorn and her husband Curtis of Maynard, and Joseph Bombara, Jr. of Lexington. Devoted sister of Claire Tavilla of Lincoln, James Marinelli and his wife Jeanette of Long Island,...

Jan 13, 2025

Josephine (Jody) D. Petner (Damiani) a Lexington resident for 50 years, passed to eternal life peacefully on Monday, January 13, 2025, holding the hand of her devoted husband of 53 years, Joe. A nurturer at heart, Jody always made sure there was a table full of food, endless love and plenty of laughter surrounding her friends and family. Born...

Jan 11, 2025

Stu Cohen died following complications of treatment for recurrent Lymphoma.

Born in Lowell, Stu was an only child, surrounded by a network of close first cousins.

He found a fretless banjo during a summer job collecting garbage for the Lowell Department of Public works. It ignited his curiosity and ultimately set the course for his...

Jan 9, 2025

Mary Louise McLaughlin of Lexington, MA passed away on January 9, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late William A. McLaughlin and Rose (Melly) McLaughlin. Devoted sister of the late William McLaughlin, Richard McLaughlin, Laurence McLaughlin, Nancy McLaughlin, and Paul McLaughlin.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

After graduating from Lexington high school, Mary Lou...

Jan 6, 2025

Patricia Elen Costello, Sept. 27, 1936 – Jan. 6, 2025, originally from Chicago, Illinois, was a graduate of St. Mary's College, Notre Dame, Indiana, in 1958, with a B.A. in English.  Shortly after graduation, she commenced her career with Honeywell, which ultimately led her to relocate to Massachusetts, where she would eventually retire.

As a long-time resident...

Jan 6, 2025

Anne Melinda LeCompte Fisher passed away peacefully on January 6th 2025 in her home in Lexington, at the age of 80. She was born in 1944 to Jean and Philip Medford LeCompte in New Haven, CT, and grew up in Newton, MA.

Anne is survived by her husband William R. Fisher, her children Katherine and William, Katherine's...