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Denise Jane Labella

Denise Jane Labella

Sep 21, 2025

Denise Jane LaBella, of Coconut Creek, Florida, formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late John G. LaBella and Mary J. (DiPietro) LaBella, and the devoted sister of Charles D. LaBella and his wife, Priscilla, of Salisbury, Massachusetts. Denise is also survived by her niece, Caroline LaBella; her nephews,...

Christine C. Isabelle

Christine C. Isabelle

Sep 19, 2025

Christine C. Isabelle of Bedford, formerly of Lexington, September 19, 2025. Beloved wife of the late David J. Isabelle. Loving mother of Nicole A. Isabelle of Bedford and David J. Isabelle Jr. and his wife Tourie of Billerica.

She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Logan, Cameron, and Piper.  Her favorite thing was being a grandmother and...

Marjorie Willard Travis

Marjorie Willard Travis

Sep 17, 2025

Marjorie Willard Travis of Lexington, on September 17, 2025, age 99 years. Daughter of the late Ernest G. Willard and Madge (Clifford) Willard, formerly of Lynnfield Center. Mother of Charles Clifford Travis of Lexington and the late David Philip Travis.

1948 Graduate of Bates College, Lifetime member and officer of the Willard Family Association of America, Inc....

Juan Manuel Pestana Nascimento

Juan Manuel Pestana Nascimento

Sep 16, 2025

Dr. Juan Manuel Pestana Nascimento of Lexington, formerly of Venezuela, September 16, 2025. Beloved husband of Maria Alexandra Ibanez. Loving father of Maria Teresa Pestana of Austin, Texas, Juan Andres Pestana of East Walpole, Manuel Pestana of Waltham, and Boris Ibanez of Lexington and Elena Ibanez of Lexington. Devoted brother of Jannet Pestana of Jacksonville, Florida. He is also...

Thomas H. Niles

Thomas H. Niles

Sep 15, 2025

Thomas H. Niles 1941 – 2025

Thomas H. Niles, 84, a lifelong Massachusetts resident, real estate professional, philanthropist, and avid boater, passed away peacefully at his home on September 15th.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ann; their children, Kimberly, Christine, and Thos; six grandchildren; two brothers and two sisters.

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Philip L. Read

Philip L. Read

Sep 15, 2025

Philip L. Read, PhD passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 93. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ann G. Read, his beloved children Elizabeth Kenny, Jane Gagne, and Thomas Read, and his cherished grandchildren Michael Read, Ryan Kenny, Philip Gagne, and Ava Gagne.

Phil was born on January 9, 1932, in...

William J. Fitzgerald

William J. Fitzgerald

Sep 13, 2025

William J. Fitzgerald of Lexington, formerly of Somerville, September 13, 2025, age 100 years. Beloved husband of the late Julia A. Fitzgerald (Harrington). Father of William J. Fitzgerald, Jr. and his wife Mary of Plymouth, Julie A. Fitzgerald of Marblehead, and Thomas P. Fitzgerald of Lexington. Brother of the late Madeline Redmond, John Donohue, and Catherine Ahearn. He is...

John L. Fahey

John L. Fahey

Sep 12, 2025

John L. "Jack" Fahey of Lexington, September 12, 2025. Beloved husband of Jean L. (Esposito) Fahey. Loving father of Donna Gavin of Billerica and John Fahey and his wife Marie of Billerica. Devoted brother of Robert Fahey and his wife Rudene of Florida, Paul Rose of Florida, Theresa Blaney of Littleton, Debra Strazzere and her husband Joseph of York...

James W. Fraser

James W. Fraser

Sep 6, 2025

James W. Fraser, Jr (Gray Hawk), 96, of Lexington, MA, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family on September 6, 2025. Born in Charleston, SC on May 15, 1929, he was the son of the late James W. Fraser Sr. and Gertrude Heins. Jim was the eldest brother to the late Donald Fraser (Simone), the late Clark...

Robert Charles Kulin

Robert Charles Kulin

Sep 5, 2025

Robert Charles "Bob" Kulin, an avid astronomer, musician, sailor, and lifelong resident of the Boston area passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. He was 79.

Known for his goodwill and good humor, Bob was always ready to share a joke or lend a helping hand to a friend, neighbor, or stranger in need. He was a...

William E. Bicknell

William E. Bicknell

Sep 3, 2025

William E. Bicknell

Nov. 22, 1935 - Sept. 3, 2025

Lexington, MA - William Edmund (Ed) Bicknell of Lexington Massachusetts passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Carleton Willard Village in Bedford. Ed was born in Kearney, Nebraska on November 22, 1935, to William Clarence Bicknell and Elaine Elizabeth Bicknell (nee Smoot). The...

Constance Evelyn Ahara

Constance Evelyn Ahara

Aug 31, 2025

Constance Evelyn Ahara, of Lexington, MA, died at the age of 89 on Sunday August 31, 2025, from complications of Alzheimer's disease.

Connie was born on May 28, 1936 in Rumford, ME and lived with her family there until she graduated from Stephens High School in 1954. She attended Radcliffe College, where in 1958 she earned a...

Dolores Swan-Goodie

Dolores Swan-Goodie

Aug 30, 2025

Dolores "Dolly" Swan-Goodie passed away peacefully surrounded by her family , in her home, on August 30, 2025 at the age of 94. She is predeceased by her first husband Duncan F. Swan and her second husband Clifford B. Goodie. Daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Medeiros) Ferreira, her biological mother, who died at her birth, and the...

Peter J. Scopa

Peter J. Scopa

Aug 29, 2025

Peter J. Scopa, Sr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Peter J. Scopa, Sr., of Northfield, NH, who left this world at the age of 88.  Pete (Rocko) was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was a beloved member of his community. He passed away peacefully surrounded by...

Jessica Ida Pollins

Jessica Ida Pollins

Aug 29, 2025

Jessica Ida Pollins

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jessica Ida Pollins, age 41, of Arlington MA, who passed away suddenly on August 29, 2025 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Jess was born in Waltham, MA and throughout her life she was known for her creative spirit and unwavering love...

Teresa R. Carlson

Teresa R. Carlson

Aug 24, 2025

Teresa Renda Carlson of Lexington, MA, passed away on August 24 with her husband and daughter at her side. She was 83 years old. The cause of death was heart failure.

Teresa was born in Capistrano, Calabria, Italy on July 16, 1942. She was the youngest of five daughters of Fineo and Angela Renda. She came to...

Thaddeus Paul Kochanski

Thaddeus Paul Kochanski

Aug 22, 2025

Ted Kochanski, aged 73, passed away suddenly on August 22, 2025. His family and many friends are shocked and saddened by his loss.

Born January 9, 1952, in West Hartford, Connecticut, to the late Stan and Millie Kochanski, Ted excelled at school and loved science.  In his younger years, he enjoyed camping and mountain climbing.

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Florence A. Masci

Florence A. Masci

Aug 22, 2025

Florence "Flo" Masci, lovingly known by family as "Fluff", was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and generous friend. She lived life to the fullest and was an inspiration to all who met her. She was 104 years young.

Born in Somerville to Salvatore and Maria Gracia Capobianco, Florence was the beloved sister of the late...

Judith A. Smith

Judith A. Smith

Aug 12, 2025

Judith Alice Smith, age 89, of Burlington, MA, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. She was born in Walpole, MA, on November 12, 1935 to Alice Idella (Mockler) Corey and Cecil Ray Corey, the youngest of nine. She met her husband, Donald Eugene Smith, in 1957 while he was working as...

Lynn Marie Benson

Lynn Marie Benson

Aug 7, 2025

Lynn Marie Benson, of Salem and North Conway, New Hampshire, formerly of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed peacefully on August 7, 2025, after battling Alzheimer's disease with the determination, strength, and poise that she carried throughout all aspects of her life.

The devoted wife of Charles A. Benson and loving mother, Lynn balanced the exacting demands of a U.S....