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Eileen Sweet

Eileen Sweet

Aug 8, 2015

SWEET, Eileen T. (McGreevy) of E. Sandwich, died peacefully on August 8, 2015. Born in So. Dartmouth to Thomas E. and Agnes (Regan) McGreevy. Mother of Christine Sweet, Dana Sweet, Charles (Nancy) Sweet, and Eric (Carine) Sweet. Also survived by grandchildren Robert Hoffman, Gina Hoffman, Alan Sweet, Grace Sweet, and Amy Sweet. Preceded in death by husband Carlton D. Sweet,...

Rita O'Reilly

Rita O'Reilly

Aug 8, 2015

O'REILLY, Rita F. (Russo) Of Lexington, Aug. 8, 2015. Former wife of the late Francis J. O'Reilly III. Mother of Beverley O'Reilly and her husband Kevin Belz of Medford, and Francis J. O'Reilly IV and his wife Jennifer of Burlington. Rita is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Sadie, Dillon, and Brenna. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd.,...

Vincent Twomey

Vincent Twomey

Aug 6, 2015

Twomey, Vincent J. Of Sun City Center Florida and Brentwood NH. Formerly of Chelmsford MA., Aug. 6, 2015. Husband of the late Alice Redmond Twomey. Son of the late Vincent Sr. and Jeanette Twomey. Vincent was born in Lawrence MA on Feb 17, 1937. Vincent graduated from Central Catholic High School. He attended Lowell Technical Institute and graduated from Northeastern...

Fred Chamberlain Jr,

Fred Chamberlain Jr,

Aug 5, 2015

Chamberlain, Fred A. Jr. of Waltham, formerly of Lexington, Aug. 5, 2015. Son of the late Fred A. Chamberlain Sr. and Teresa Hayes. Brother of Neal Chamberlain and his wife Amy of Bedford, Christine Chamberlain and her husband Paul Vilcans of Carlisle, Scott Chamberlain and his wife Kristen of Warren, VT, Julie Caouette and her husband Barry of Lexington, George...

Eleanor Cassidy

Eleanor Cassidy

Aug 2, 2015

Cassidy, Eleanor J. (Dillon) of Lexington, Aug. 2, 2015. Wife of the late John J. Cassidy. Mother of Michael D. Cassidy of Londonderry, NH and Carol M. Truchon and her husband Lee of Maynard. Sister of Ruth Hudson of Australia, and the late Rita Bishop and Verna Wiegery. Funeral from the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington Wednesday Aug....

David Lavender

David Lavender

Jul 28, 2015

Lavender, David A. Sr. , of Norwood, MA, formerly of Lexington, MA and Belfast, ME , July 28, 2015. Husband of the late Margaret M. (Foley) Lavender. Father of David A. Lavender Jr. and his partner Caroline Ahdab of Pepperell, Dennis J. Lavender of Dracut, Michael E. Lavender and his partner Roberto Flores of Franklin, and Alan R. Lavender and...

Wan Shan

Wan Shan

Jul 24, 2015

Shan, Wan of Lexington, July 24, 2015. A Funeral Service will be held Wednesday July 29 at Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd., Lexington at 10:30 am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held at Douglass Funeral Home, Tuesday 6:00-9:00 pm. Interment at Puritan Lawn Cemetery, Peabody.

Ann Marie Spillane

Ann Marie Spillane

Jul 24, 2015

SPILLANE, Ann Marie 83, long-time resident of Lexington and recently of Woburn, died peacefully the 24th of July, 2015 at Woodbriar of Wilmington. Ann was the daughter of Carl F. Sweeney and Gladys E. Sweeney and was preceded in death by her brother Carroll Sweeney and Loretta Ranagan. She is survived by her children, Richard, David, Brian, Diane, Robert, her...

William Copp

William Copp

Jul 23, 2015

COPP, William H., Jr. Age 74, of Bedford, MA, passed away peacefully at Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA after a long illness. Bill was born to William and Beatrice Copp of Bedford, MA on August 31, 1940 in Arlington, MA. Bill grew up in Bedford, MA and graduated from Belmont Technical High School. He owned and operated Lex-Aire products, which manufactured...

Russell John Armstrong

Russell John Armstrong

Jul 22, 2015

ARMSTRONG, Russell John 89, of Lexington, MA and St. Augustine, FL passed away suddenly at home on July 22, 2015. Russell was the son of Johnston and Anna Armstrong, both deceased. Russell was the last of his immediate family. Sisters Nora Zelck, Louise Healey, and Mildred Armstrong, as well as brothers, Robert, Howard, and Leslie, all predeceased him. Russ is...

Eleanor Cacciola

Eleanor Cacciola

Jul 22, 2015

CACCIOLA, Eleanor J. (Calabrese) Of Lexington, July 22, 2015. Wife of the late Anthony L. Cacciola. Mother of Anthony L. Cacciola Jr. and his late wife Doris of Cambridge, Rosalind J. Seitz and her husband Shawn of Carlisle, and Janet E. Doremus and her husband Stephen of Lexington. Sister of Albert Calabrese of Wakefield and the late Thomas Calabrese. Eleanor...

Frank Vargo

Frank Vargo

Jul 17, 2015

Vargo, Frank J. , a Lexington resident for 47 years, July 17, 2015. Husband of the late Harriet (Lewis) Vargo. Father of Joyce K. Dufault and her husband Norm of Lexington, and Joan Charlton and her husband Larry of Lexington. Brother of the late Joseph Vargo, John Vargo, William Varga, and Charles Vargo. Frank is also survived by 5 grandchildren,...

Julie Kitchen

Julie Kitchen

Jul 15, 2015

Julie D Kitchen of Lowell MA died on July 15, 2015 after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her mother Elsie Kitchen of Lexington, MA, her sister Carla Trivino of Dunedin, FL her brother Rev. Stephen Kitchen of Harwich, MA, six nieces and nephews, her fiancé David Chouinard of Lowell, MA. Graveside services were held at Westview Cemetery in...

Basil Vafiades

Basil Vafiades

Jul 12, 2015

VAFIADES, Basil C. of Burlington, formerly of Chatham and Lexington. Beloved husband of Mercene (Bart) Vafiades. Father of Mark Vafiades of La Crescenta, CA, David Vafiades and his wife Monica of Bedford, and Kerri Callahan of Westford. Brother of James Vafiades of Waltham. Basil is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Jason, Alexa, Nicole, and Scotty. A funeral service will...

Margaret Chiacchieri

Margaret Chiacchieri

Jul 6, 2015

CHIACCHIERI, Margaret R.(McGarty) Of Lexington, formerly of Medford, July 6, 2015. Wife of the late Joseph F. Chiacchieri. Mother of Margaret "Peg" Jemison and her husband Elliott of Brewster and Joseph J. Chiacchieri of Colorado Springs, CO. Sister of the late Mary Smith and James McGarty. Peg is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Matthew, Michele, Andrew, and Christina, by 3...

Caroline Cushman

Caroline Cushman

Jun 29, 2015

CUSHMAN, Caroline D. (Dorsey) died peacefully in Arlington, MA on June 29, 2015, a few months short of her 99th birthday. She was born in Findlay, OH on October 15, 1916, graduated from Skidmore College in 1938 and married Albert A. Bliss of Bradford, PA in the same year. She and Albert lived in Huntington, NY in a post-war ranch...

Elizabeth M Gaughan

Elizabeth M Gaughan

Jun 27, 2015

GAUGHAN, Elizabeth M.(Garrity) A lifelong Lexington resident, June 27, 2015. Wife of the late Leo M. Gaughan, Sr. Mother of Karen M. Gaughan of North Chelmsford, Leo M. Gaughan, Jr. and his wife Peggy of Tyngsboro, and the late Kevin C. Gaughan, Kathleen E. Gaughan, and Francis Gaughan. Betty is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Katie Baur, Patrick and Colleen...

Brian Compton-Young

Brian Compton-Young

Jun 23, 2015

Young, Brian Alan Compton, of Arlington June 23, 2015. Beloved Son of Susan L. Compton-Young of Arlington and Dana A. Young of Raynam. Dear Grandson of Lorne A. Compton of Arlington and Loving Nephew of Scott L. Compton Of Woburn. Funeral Services will be at Grace Chapel 59 Worthen Road. Lexington on Monday June 29th at 1:30PM. Relatives and Friends...

Dr. C. Anthony Martignetti

Dr. C. Anthony Martignetti

Jun 22, 2015

MARTIGNETTI, Dr. C. Anthony Writer and psychotherapist. Dr. C. Anthony Martignetti died peacefully on Monday, June 22nd at his home in Lexington surrounded by his wife, Laura, and his close friends and family. Piper, his border terrier, was also close by looking for Anthony to give him one final treat. Anthony had lifelong ties to the neighborhood, where he worked,...

Amminikutty Mathew

Amminikutty Mathew

Jun 22, 2015

MATHEW, Amminikutty(George) Of Belmont, June 22, 2015. Beloved wife of George Mathew. Loving mother Annie Mathew of Belmont and Anil Mathew and his wife Jency of Sachse TX. Cherished grandmother of Zacharias Mathew of Sachse TX. Also survived by many loving extended family. Funeral service will be held at the Mount Hope Christian Center, 3 McGinnis Drive, Burlington on Satuday...