Obituary Listing

Mar 3, 2026

Nyani-Iisha Faudel Martin, 1976-2026

Nyani "Ny" Martin of Watertown, Massachusetts, beloved multitalented author, artist, and foodie, died on March 1, 2026, aged 50, after suddenly and unexpectedly falling ill at home.

Ny was born in the Bronx in 1976 to Lennox and Faudel Martin. She attended the Dalton School and Kent School before attending Harvard...

Mar 1, 2026

Kimberly Ann Donald, a longtime resident of Chelmsford, Massachusetts and subsequently Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away on March 1, 2026, in Burlington, Massachusetts, at the age of 57.  A devoted educator and advocate for children, Kim was a beacon of positivity for all who knew her.

Born on November 30, 1968, in St. Clair, Illinois, Kim was of...

Feb 28, 2026

Maureen Welby Tobiassen

May 13, 1969 – February 28, 2026

Maureen Welby Tobiassen passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2026, leaving a profound void in the hearts of all who knew her. Born on May 13, 1969, in Brighton, Massachusetts, to Daniel F. and Laura C. Welby, Maureen lived a life defined by vibrancy, laughter,...

Feb 25, 2026

Virginia B. McGann (née Davis)

July 1, 1923 – February 25, 2026

Virginia B. McGann, age 102, of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026.

Born in South Boston and raised in the Neponset section of Dorchester, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward J. Davis and Elizabeth "Lily"...

Feb 24, 2026

Shirley Jean Lindsay (Colgan) was born on September 7,1933 in Arlington, MA, to her beloved parents  Catherine Elida Colgan (Sewall) and Henry James Colgan of Arlington, Massachusetts. Shirley passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026 in Lexington, MA. in the home she loved for 67 years, with her daughter and her cherished rescue dog Lola by her side along...

Feb 19, 2026

Pascucci-Johnson (Dion) Mary Arlene, Age 98 of Lexington, MA; passed away peacefully at Plymouth Harborside in Plymouth, MA.

Arlene was born in Somerville, MA on April 10, 1927. Daughter of the late Francis Dion and Lillian (McGowen) Dion. She was predeceased by her late husband, Edmund Pascucci and first husband, the late Edward Johnson; who raised their...

Feb 10, 2026

James Roth of The Commons in Lincoln, MA, and formerly from Reading MA, died on Feb. 10, 2026 at the age of 93.

He was the devoted uncle of Charles Roth, Jr., married to Linda, in Bedford, MA and Deborah Kisabeth, married to Larry, in Tiffin Ohio.  He was the great-uncle to Emily, Kathleen, C. Jay, Kiva,...

Feb 5, 2026

James Brian O'Neill of Lexington, died on February 5, 2026. Son of the late Thomas Joseph O'Neill and Emily Elizabeth (Vaccarello) O'Neill. Jim leaves a sister, a brother, and 2 nieces. A Lexington High School graduate (class of 1968), Jim was a manager of a Mobile Service Station in Lexington. His friends called him "Ringo" as he was from...

Feb 5, 2026

Lana Branton, creator and former director of the docent program at the  Harvard Art Museums at Harvard University, died on February 5 at age 91.

When Branton began work at Harvard University's Fogg Art Museum in  1983, she noted that there were no scheduled public tours and no trained team  to work with visitors or local school...

Feb 4, 2026

ARLINGTON: John Mandis, a longtime resident of Arlington, passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 95. He was the loving father of daughter Lisa (Mandis) Guimond of Stow, grandfather to granddaughter Ella and brother to two sisters, Barbara Paris of Wakefield, the late Pauline Matthew of Lexington, and brother, the late George Mandis of Portsmouth, RI....

Jan 30, 2026

Carl "Ted" Lind passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Everett, MA on June 17, 1940, the eldest son of Frances and Francis Lind. Ted was a graduate of Arlington High School, Dartmouth College, and Harvard Business School. Prior to business school, he served as a Lieutenant in the Army, stationed...

Jan 29, 2026

Joan Frances Jigarjian of Lexington, formerly of Watertown, died peacefully on January 29, 2026, at the age of 81. Her loving devotion to caring for her family and ensuring their comfort and happiness was the cornerstone of her life. Joan always found great joy spending time with her family, caring for her grandchildren, watching them participate in sporting events,...

Jan 25, 2026

Donald M. Lawson

December 11, 1932 – January 25, 2026

LEXINGTON:  Donald M. Lawson, a longtime resident of Lexington passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at the age of 93. For 72 years he was the beloved and devoted husband of Margaret H. (Lamoureux) Lawson.

Donald was the loving father of Richard...

Jan 18, 2026

Betty Barrett, 90, of Arlington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Pierro) and William Barrett. Betty grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, surrounded by a large extended family, and later made her home in Arlington, where she lived for many...

Jan 16, 2026

John Ash, longtime resident of Hollis, New Hampshire, and formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away on January 16th, surrounded by loving family. He was the devoted husband of Elizabeth (Betty)Ash former husband to Judi Earnshaw loving father to Jay Ash and his wife Nichole of Kingston, NH; Julie Gillis and husband Chris of Sarasota, FL; Jodie Herlihy and husband...

Jan 14, 2026

Robert (Bob) Tosdal Lund, age 101, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 14, 2026.  Bob grew up in Thief River Falls, MN, where his father sold insurance and was a respected community leader, including a term as president of the board of the Minnesota State Fair. Bob is preceded in death by his devoted wife of...

Jan 8, 2026

Janet Schachter of Lexington, Ma passed away January 8, 2026 at the age of 96.

She was born on April 1, 1929 in Deal NJ, the daughter of Mr. Edward Ogle and Florence Ogle (nee True).

Janet was a graduate of Asbury Park High school and was employed  as a Telephone Operator with New Jersey...

Jan 8, 2026

Josephine (Dina) Berardi Foti of Lexington passed away peacefully at home on January 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Malden, MA on June 25, 1932, to the late Camillo and Cesira (Gargano) Berardi of Abruzzo, Italy, Dina was the youngest of five children and three half-siblings. In 1953, Dina married John Foti, initially they lived in...

Dec 25, 2025

COURTNEY BORDEN CAZDEN

November 30, 1925 - December 25, 2025

Courtney Borden Cazden passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, in the nursing unit at Brookhaven Retirement Community in Lexington, MA. She had recently celebrated her 100th birthday, a long-standing goal and the final item on her to-do list.

Courtney was born in Chicago...

Dec 24, 2025

Annette M (Dolly) DeMontier, beloved family matriarch and the heart of our family, passed away Dec 24 2025 at the age of 98. Surrounded by love, she leaves behind a legacy of devotion, strength, and unwavering care for those she held dear.

Born on Jan 22, 1927 in Somerville MA, Dolly lived a life defined by generosity,...