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Paul M. Rahilly

Paul M. Rahilly

Jul 14, 2024

Rahilly, Paul M. of Lexington, July 14, 2024. Beloved husband of Janet K. Rahilly (Monafo). Loving father of John J. Rahilly and his wife Jakki Kerubo of Brooklyn, NY, and Lucia Rahilly and her husband Bob Mertz, also of Brooklyn, NY. Devoted brother of Sean Rahilly of Sedgwick, ME. Paul is also survived by 3 grandchildren—Alexandra, Oscar, and Esme—and...

Donald Martin

Donald Martin

Jul 6, 2024

Donald Martin, 94, of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 22, 1930, to Rose and Orville Martin in Cincinnati, Ohio.  In the summers, he lived with his grandparents in the Appalachian Mountain area of Kentucky.  While with his grandparents, he attended a one room schoolhouse...

Lester E. Goodridge, Jr.

Lester E. Goodridge, Jr.

Jun 26, 2024

peacefully on June 26, 2024 surrounded by family at the Bedford VA Center. Lester is survived by his loving wife Regina E. Conley of Acton, his brother Dr. Alan and his wife Lacey of Naples, FL, his children, Daniel and his wife Jayne of Bedford, Lester III and his wife Monica of Chelmsford, Debra and her husband Mark of...

James E. Taggart

James E. Taggart

Jun 25, 2024

Taggart, James E., 64, of North Billerica, formerly of Franklin and  Lexington, June 25, 2024. Beloved son of Grace K. (Hefron) Taggart and the late Robert P. Taggart. Devoted brother of Mary Taggart of North Billerica, Robert Taggart of Bedford, Timothy Taggart and his wife Heather of Watertown, Matthew Taggart and his wife Sharon of Oviedo, FL, Pauline McIver...

Dorothy C. Davis

Dorothy C. Davis

Jun 21, 2024

Dorothy C. Davis (English), affectionately known as "Dot", was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, friend, and so much more. On June 21st 2024, just as her favorite spring blooms turned into summer foliage, she passed away peacefully in her beloved home in Lexington, MA. She was 87 years young ("just starting to get old" in her words),...

Russell F. Morash

Russell F. Morash

Jun 19, 2024

Russell Morash Obituary

By Bruce Irving

Russell Frederick Morash, 88, died after a brief illness on June 19, 2024, surrounded by members of his family.

Morash was born to Naomi Grace Lingley and his namesake father in Belmont, Massachusetts, and raised in nearby Lexington, a twin with David, an older brother to Ruth,...

William Zachary Lemnios

William Zachary Lemnios

Jun 18, 2024

William Z. Lemnios of Lexington Massachusetts, formerly of Newburyport, Massachusetts, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on June 18, 2024. He was 98.

William was born on September 13, 1925, in Athens Greece to the late Zaharias and Evangelia Lemnios.  William and his parents immigrated to the United States on April 22, 1929, and...

Margaret S. Mcdonough

Margaret S. Mcdonough

Jun 17, 2024

McDonough, Margaret S. (Youngerman) of Lexington, June 17, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. McDonough. Loving mother of Shannon McDonough and Christopher Budds of Waltham, Patrick McDonough and his wife Dawn of Westford, and Gavin McDonough and his wife Nicole of Tewksbury. Devoted sister of Marilu Mazzotta and her husband Laurence of Novato, CA, and Kathleen Sechowski...

Stephen Kent Burns

Stephen Kent Burns

Jun 16, 2024

Burns, Stephen Kent of Lexington, June 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Andrea Bodo. Son of the late John Burns and Evelyn (Brady) Burns.

A Professor of Biomedical Engineering at MIT, HST (Health Science and Technology), Technical Director for Orbis International, global biomedical consulting Hanoi, Thailand.

A celebration of his life will be held (to be...

Charles W. Spidle

Charles W. Spidle

Jun 12, 2024

Charles "Charlie" William Spidle

December 12, 1939 – June 12, 2024

When Charles ("Charlie") William Spidle left this world on June 12, 2024 in Washington, DC, he was surrounded by his beloved wife, Jonmarie ("Jonni"), and daughters Helki and Jasmeen. Fundamentally decent and kind, warm, and irreverent, Charlie was the best of men, and we...

Robert H. Harkness

Robert H. Harkness

Jun 4, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of Robert Harkness on June 4, 2024, his 64th wedding anniversary.  Born in Detroit, Michigan on May 9, 1932, Robert attended Cooley High School, where he was on the football team.  When his teachers suggested that trade school might be a better fit for him, his mother was having...

Malcolm R. Scott

Malcolm R. Scott

Jun 1, 2024

Malcolm R. Scott "Scotty" 84, Lexington MA, passed away on June 1, 2024 after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. If you knew Scotty, you know how hard he fought! Malcolm was born on Halloween, October 31st, 1939 to Roy and Naomi Scott in Somerville, MA. Scotty was a longtime Lexingtonian and very proud of his town and...

Peter C. Rommell, Jr.

Peter C. Rommell, Jr.

May 23, 2024

Rommell, Peter C. Jr. of Old Orchard Beach, ME, formerly of Lexington, MA, May 23, 2024.  Beloved son of Mary (Mullahy) Rommell of Lexington and the late Peter C. Rommell Sr.  Loving father of William P. Rommell and his fiancé Jenna Godin of Boston.  Devoted brother of Martin Rommell of Lexington, Clare A. Towle and her husband Ralph of...

Charles F. O'Brien, Jr.

Charles F. O'Brien, Jr.

May 21, 2024

O'Brien, Charles F. JR of Burlington, formerly of Lexington, May 21, 2024. Father of Mathew C. O'Brien and his wife Eliza of Chelmsford, and Amy J. Murphy and her husband Thomas of Quincy. Former husband of Carol Montuori-Padvaiskas. Brother of Karen O'Brien Thomson and Donald Thomson of Winchester, Kathleen O'Brien Hobart and Rudolph Dunn of Stoneham, Patricia O'Brien DiSilva...

Elizabeth F. Mcdevitt

Elizabeth F. Mcdevitt

May 15, 2024

Elizabeth Theresa (Fahey) McDevitt of Lexington Massachusetts passed away peacefully of natural causes on May 15th, 2024. She was 89.

Elizabeth was born in Newton, Massachusetts. She was predeceased by her husband James (Jim) William McDevitt Sr., her father Martin Joseph Fahey and her Mother Winifred (Morgan) Fahey.  She was also predeceased by her sisters Winifred Zoeller...

Paul J. Mancuso

Paul J. Mancuso

May 13, 2024

Paul Mancuso, 84, of Lexington, MA passed away peacefully in the early morning of May 13, 2024 after a long illness. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Peggy; his beloved children, Brian and Christine and her husband Nick Crawford, as well as his two cherished grandsons, James and Ronan Crawford.

He is also...

Joann Gschwendtner

Joann Gschwendtner

May 10, 2024

Gschwendtner, Joann (McRae) of Lexington, MA on May 10, 2024. Wife of the late Alfred B. Gschwendtner. Funeral Services were private. No flowers please. Memorial donations may be made to the Gschwendtner Fund, Lexington Historical Society, P.O. Box 514, Lexington, MA 02420.

Virginia M. Carabbio

Virginia M. Carabbio

May 9, 2024

Carabbio, Virginia M. (Natale) of Lexington, May 9, 2024. Beloved wife of Joseph B. Carabbio. Loving mother of Justine M. Graham and her husband Robert of Wilmington, and Joseph B. Carabbio, Jr. and his wife Susan of Billerica. Devoted sister of Vincent Natale, Jr. and his wife Ruth of Peabody. She is also survived by 2 grandchildren, Sara and...

Ann E. Pugh

Ann E. Pugh

May 9, 2024

Ann Enderton Pugh (May 3, 1931 – May 9, 2024)

Ann Enderton Pugh, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and adventurer, passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 93. Born on May 3, 1931, Ann led a life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable experiences.

Ann grew up as an army brat, instilling in...

Jacqueline M. Drainoni

Jacqueline M. Drainoni

May 9, 2024

Jacqueline (Destefano) Drainoni, (Jackie) passed away peacefully on May 9th with her daughters by her side. She was predeceased by her mother Sarah DeStefano, her father Augustine DeStefano, along with her brother, Arthur DeStefano.

Jackie was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a warm and loving home. Her kindness,...