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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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
