Obituary Listing

Feb 27, 2021

Dentler, Mary J., 108, was peacefully called home by God in her sleep on February 27, 2021. Formerly of Peabody and Lexington, MA, in 2019 she moved to the Windham Terrace Assisted Living Facility, Windham, NH where she received loving care from the dedicated staff, for which her family is very grateful.

Mary was born on January...

Feb 23, 2021

Max Kempner died at home in Lexington, Massachusetts, on February 23, 2021, four days shy of his 92 nd birthday. Lawyer, law school dean, humanist, lover of chamber music, painting and poetry, he relished life as husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He was raised by deeply caring parents, Paul and Marga Kempner. He was close to them...

Feb 13, 2021

Alice Josephine (Donovan) Walsh of Arlington, formerly of Somerville, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 13, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael Walsh, who died in 1985.

Alice, known as Allie to her family, was born on September 29, 1932. She was the youngest daughter of Mary E. (Griffin)...

Feb 8, 2021

Kelley, Florence (Kidston) of Woburn, February 8, 2021. Age 92, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of Archibald S. Kidston and Delia (Burke) Kidston. Beloved wife of the late Raymond T. Kelley, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Myers and her husband John of Belmont, Raymond "Chip"...

Feb 2, 2021

Wilson, Joan F. of Lexington, February 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Thomas S. Wilson. Loving mother of Sandra Ralston of Burlington and her partner James Puntoni , and Susan Monette and her husband Timothy of Pelham, NH. She is also survived by 7 grandchildren, Reagan, Shannen, Coulter, Madison, Nathan, Devin, and Nolan, and by 2 great grandchildren,...

Jan 28, 2021

Burke, Edward Joseph JR, of Lexington, January 28, 2021. Beloved husband of Margaret Helen (Buckley) Burke with whom he shared 54 years of marriage.  Loving father of Jennifer Muccioli and her husband Alfred of Nashua, NH, and Michael Burke and his wife Kimberly of Marlborough. Devoted brother of the late Daniel Burke and Patricia Burke.  Uncle of Laura, Danielle,...

Jan 28, 2021

Dr. Allan Shepp of Waltham, MA passed away peacefully on January 29, 2021 at the age of 92 at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, MA

Allan was born on April 2, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Eva (Kaplan) Shepp and Joseph Shepp.

Mr. Shepp enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the photographic sciences where...

Jan 27, 2021

Arthur Chin, a longtime resident of Arlington, passed away peacefully in his home on January 27, 2021 at the age of 92. A devoted family man, he was blessed to be  surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Hyannis, MA. At three months old, he travelled to Guangdong, China and lived most of his childhood...

Jan 23, 2021

Thorburn, Warren James of Lexington, January 23, 2021. Born on December 15, 1929, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Ernest and Pauline Thorburn of Somerville, he grew up in Somerville, Massachusetts, where he graduated from high school in 1947 and also met the love of his life, Joan Hamilton. He attended nearby Tufts University, studying mechanical engineering, and following graduation joined...

Jan 21, 2021

Suzanne Heckman John of Lexington died suddenly on January 21, 2021 at 87.  She was born on July 2, 1933 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Edward Franklin and Esther Emery Heckman.  Her husband, her family, and music were her life.

As a child, she was considered to be something of a musical prodigy and played cello...

Jan 20, 2021

Hiscock, Jeanette Elizabeth (Hutchins) of Arlington, January 20, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frederick M. Hiscock. Loving mother of Jane E. Greenlaw of Winchester and her late husband Mark, and Frederick M. Hiscock, Jr. and his wife Diana Troiani-Hiscock of Woburn. Devoted sister of the late Lloyd Hutchins, Mary Silva, and John Hutchins. Jeanette is also survived by...

Jan 19, 2021

Parker, Barbara Elaine (Tocci) of Lexington, January 19, 2021. Wife of the late Alan J. Parker and former wife of Joseph H. McGuerty. Loving mother of Michael A. McGuerty-Thomas of Cincinnati, OH, Teri McGuerty Ackerley of Acton, and Julie A. Parker Dall of Maynard. Devoted sister of Gloria Tocci Comfort of Fort Myers, FL. She is also survived by...

Jan 17, 2021

Francis William Smith, a long-time resident of Lexington, passed away peacefully in his home on January 17, 2021 at the age of 89 years. A devoted family man, he was blessed to be surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Walpole, MA, Bill was a devoted husband of 60 years to Anna Marie (Johnson) Smith,...

Jan 13, 2021

Higgins, Rachel (Meserve) of Bedford, January 13, 2021. Rachel, Rae, Ma, Gram, Gigi - she loved life and lived it to its fullest, always. She taught her four children and their spouses, her nine grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren the value of family by her constant, unconditional love and presence in their lives. She gave all to her work...

Jan 13, 2021

Armida Mercury, age 97, passed away peacefully, with her Grandsons, Todd and Tim by her side, on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Emerson Hospital in Concord, MA. She was born April 27, 1923 in Framingham MA to Paul Brizzolesi and Mary Guerra.  She was a graduate of Framingham High School.  She married George Mercury April 1, 1943 in Framingham,...

Jan 11, 2021

Carmody, Joan T (Mirabello), 90 years of age of Peabody,MA, formerly of Lexington, passed away peacefully onJanuary 11,2021. Daughter of the late Gennaro and Elena (Favello) Mirabello and beloved wife of the late Robert R. Carmody. Predeceased by her loving sister Geraldine Worthington and is survived by her brother Eugene Mirabello and his wife Sandie of Deerfield Fl. Devoted...

Jan 5, 2021

Tropeano, Mary Carol, 64, of Londonderry, Vermont, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 5 th , 2021 at Rutland Regional Hospital.

Born August 2, 1957 in Boston Massachusrtts, the daughter of the late Mary and Philip Tropeano.

Carol was a loving mother dedicated to her two daughters, Sarah Gannett and Theresa Gannett. She was an adoring...

Dec 31, 2020

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend. Richard J. Marzilli, 75, passed away surrounded by his family after a brief illness. Richard was born in Boston to Alfred and Jenny Marzilli. He and his wife Lee resided for the past 48 years in Lexington. Richard graduated from...

Dec 30, 2020

KEMPNER, Paige Mooney

Paige Kempner died at home in Lexington, Massachusetts, on December 30, 2020, two days shy of her 93 rd birthday.  Artist, writer, independent spirit, she relished life as wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  Daughter of Paul and Frances Mooney, she was born in Chicago and moved at an early age with her parents and...

Dec 29, 2020

McCormick, Margaret Reis, December 29, 2020.

We have lost a loving mother, a born and natural teacher, and a devoted disciple of faith.

Margaret lived a life grounded by her faith and complete devotion to her family and friends. She was born Margaret Mary Reis on Nantucket on August 17, 1927. After graduation from Nantucket...