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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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
