Obituary Listing

Sep 17, 2023

Robert (Bob) W. Swanson of Lexington, age 94, passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023 after a brief illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Audrey, in May of 2023. He leaves his son, David R. Swanson and his wife Lee-Ann of Lexington, MA; his daughter, Karen S. Bursaw and her husband Richard of Hamilton, MA;...

Sep 13, 2023

Timothy Chi-Ping Wong was born on May 17, 1953 in Hong Kong. He was the fourth and youngest child of Cho-Ki Wang and Kee Sui-Khun.

After high school in Hong Kong, Tim followed his brother Tom to study architecture at the University of Oregon, graduating with distinction.  He also did his graduate study in architecture and construction...

Sep 10, 2023

Jack L. Manes, Jr., 85, died at home in Lexington after a lengthy illness on Sunday, September 10, 2023, surrounded by love. He is survived by Jonna Manes, his beloved wife of 40 years, three daughters and a son and their spouses/partners, four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

Jack lived a full and joyous life, and he took...

Sep 10, 2023

With his wife by his side, Dave Brau, 55, passed away peacefully on September 10th, 2023, at his home in his favorite seaside town of Gloucester, MA, after fighting a long battle against cancer.

Dave was born in Burlington, VT on November 2, 1967 to James Bond and Sandra Plumb, and was immediately adopted by Patricia Ashley...

Aug 29, 2023

Stevens, Linda M. of Cambridge, Age 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 29.

Linda and her sardonic self was a mixture of empathy, kindness and humor. She loved her cats, Lily and Finn, her crosswords, and her thrift stores in Maine. She had a soft spot in her heart for the poached eggs at Andy's Diner. Joe's...

Aug 29, 2023

Brady, Carole J. (Kerins), age 88, longtime resident of Lexington, passed away surrounded by family on August 29, 2023. Carole graduated from Cardinal Cushing College and went on to marry and devote her life to her loving family. Carole approached her life with grace, kindness and quiet strength and left a lasting impression on everyone who had the good...

Aug 26, 2023

September 29, 1931 - August 26, 2023

Elisabeth Beatrice Cotten (nee Graf) beloved wife of the late George Cotten passed away peacefully on August 26, 2023.

Born in Basel, Switzerland in 1931, Elisabeth developed a love for languages, culture, and travel at an early age.  She was fluent in five languages and traveled extensively. As...

Aug 25, 2023

Smith, Robert E. of Lexington, August 25, 2023. Predeceased by his beloved wife Mary (Chiasson) Smith. Loving father of Debora Gallagher and her husband Robert of Lexington, and Robert E. Smith, Jr. and his wife Jane of Woburn. Devoted brother of Ann Woodward and the late Lincoln Smith of Burlington. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Caitlin, Lindsay,...

Aug 23, 2023

Aquaro, Mary F. (Spellenberg) of Lexington, August 23, 2023. Former wife of the late Joseph A. Lopez and the late Michael Aquaro. Mother of Mark Lopez of Lexington, Cathy Lopez of Lexington, and Christopher Aquaro of Ossipee, NH. Sister of the late Paul Spellenberg. She is also survived by a great grandchild, Christina, and by many nieces and nephews....

Aug 23, 2023

Grace M. Mahoney, 84 years of age, died at her home in Lexington on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  Grace was a retired Psychiatric Nurse who worked for over 30 years at Cambridge Hospital.  She left 5 children:  Moira Kilmain of Woburn (husband David deceased), Anne Mahoney of Lexington, Maggie Mahoney of Roslindale (&...

Aug 18, 2023

Taslis, Constantine G. "Kostas" of Lexington, August 18, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Elaine Taslis (Vargis). Loving father of Anastasia Taslis of Lexington. Devoted brother of Maria Taslis of Trenton, Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by 2 nephews, Jorge Montgomery and his wife Angela,  Aaron Montgomery, and 2 nieces, Nancy and Dina Taslis.

Kostas was...

Aug 17, 2023

Carpenter, David P. of Lexington,  August 17, 2023. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­With great sorrow we announce the passing of David P Carpenter known to many families and friends as "Butch" after a long battle of cancer.  He was a beloved son, brother, husband, Dad, grandfather "Bumpa" and great grandfather. He was 83 years old. Beloved husband of the late Donna Carpenter (Osgood)...

Aug 17, 2023

Eric E. Farrell, of Lexington, MA, on August 17, 2023.

Son of James and Anita Farrell, both deceased, of Lexington. He leaves a sister, Victoria R. Farrell of San Jose, CA and a brother, James F. Farrell of Lexington. He attended the Bowman School in Lexington, The Ledges School in Hopedale and worked for the Marriott at...

Aug 16, 2023

Zahalka, Elizabeth B. (Klotz) of Concord, MA, formerly of Wayland, MA, New Canaan, CT, and Timonium, MD, on August 16, 2023, age 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Leland B. Zahalka. Devoted sister of Mary Jane Taverna of Lexington, Joan Plitt of New Holland, PA, and the late William O. Klotz Jr. Aunt of David Taverna, Susan Taverna...

Aug 12, 2023

Kay Howard Barney, formerly of Lexington, died Saturday, August 12, at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford, surrounded by his loving family. Kay was born in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1926 to Mildred Howard Barney (later Schnacke) and Cary W. Barney. He graduated from Northwestern University with degrees in electrical engineering and served in the Navy before moving to New...

Aug 5, 2023

Pehl, Ilona (Kovacs) of Lexington, MA formerly of Hudson, Florida, Haverhill, MA, and Tatabanya, Hungary, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on August 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Gyorgy Pehl. Loving mother of Joseph Pehl of Lexington and Ilona Vassalo and her husband Eider of Lexington. Sister of Ida Szigethy of Tatabanya, Hungary and...

Aug 3, 2023

WHITTINGHILL, Dexter C., Jr. of Bedford, formerly of Lexington, August 3, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Norma H. Whittinghill. Father of Dexter C. Whittinghill III and his wife E. Jane of Pitman, NJ, and the late David H. Whittinghill. He is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Kyle Ann, Leigh Jane, and Sarah Beth. Dexter was born in Washington,...

Jul 31, 2023

Thomas Tsaros, adored husband, beloved father, fearsome fisherman, grillmaster, and all-around Mensch, passed away on July 31, 2023.

Thomas "Tom, Tommy" was born on February 10th, 1964, in Concord, NH. His early years of working in his parent's restaurant impressed upon him the value of hard work and the importance of roasting the perfect lamb.  After graduating  ...

Jul 24, 2023

Palmer, Robert L. of Lexington, July 24, 2023. Beloved son of Joseph B. Palmer and Clara (Reynolds) Palmer of Lexington. Devoted  Brother of  William Palmer, Thomas Palmer, Caroline and husband Stephen Dade, Stephanie and husband Michael Hurley, John and wife Carla Palmer, Marianne Palmer, and the late Richard Palmer and his surviving wife Carol and the late Stephen Palmer...

Jul 23, 2023

John A RICHARDSON, of Lexington on July 23, 2023.  Beloved 1st born son of the late Albert S and Phyllis E Richardson and cherished brother of Elaine of Lexington and W. Yarmouth, Mark and his wife Marie of Stamford, CT, and Paul and his wife Charlotte of Winchester. Admired uncle of Connor of Lexington; Sydney of Nashville and Emily...