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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...
Earle, Jr Burke
Jun 20, 2015
BURKE, Earle Jr. of Lexington June 20th, 2015. Beloved husband of Eleanor M. ( Campbell) Burke. Loving father of Thomas M. and his wife Pearl of Chelmsford, Linda A. Burke of Lexington and Sandra Earlene Gallinaro and her husband David of North Billerica. Cherished grandfather of Michael T, Michelle A Simpson and her husband Jonathan, and Diane M. Russo and...
David Eagle
Jun 20, 2015
Eagle, David F., 78, of Lexington and Falmouth, MA passed away on Saturday, June 20th surrounded by his loving family. He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Priscilla (Caie) of Lexington, his daughter, Cynthia Fitzpatrick, her husband William, and grandson, Liam of Newton, as well as his son Jeffrey Eagle, his wife Heidi, and grandsons, Matthew and Gregory of...
Joseph Basile
Jun 17, 2015
Joseph Michael Basile of Lexington, Ma., where he has lived for over 60 years, died peacefully on June 17 at the age of 95. Husband of June Palmer Basile, they would have celebrated their 70th anniversary on August 18th. He was born in 1919 in Northampton, Mass., son of the late Michael and Natalie, who had seven children. His surviving...
Adrian Turner
Jun 16, 2015
TURNER, Adrian K. Of Burlington, formerly of Wales, UK, June 16, 2015. Husband of Kelli J. White-Turner. Father of Justin Turner and his wife Juliette of Chelmsford and Caitlin Turner McAuliffe and her husband Mick of Iowa. Grandfather of Emily and William. Adrian is also survived by his sisters Rae and Rowena of England, his sister Verity of Wisconsin, and...
Timothy Mcgrath
Jun 15, 2015
McGrath, Timothy J. of New York, NY, June 15, 2015. Son of Gerald E. McGrath of Lexington and Ogunquit, ME, and the late Virginia (Dunn) McGrath. Partner of Brian Foster. Brother of Gerald E. McGrath Jr. and his wife Karin of NC, Michael F. McGrath and his wife Nikki of NM, Kevin J. McGrath of Quincy, and Paul J. McGrath...
Rosemary Trani
Jun 15, 2015
Trani, Rosemary A. (DiSabato) of Westford, formerly of Lexington, June 15, 2015. Wife of the late Joseph A. Trani Jr. Mother of Maureen DeFelice and her husband Ralph of Wells, ME, Gail DeFrino and her husband Anthony of Auburn, Susan Bez and her husband Eckard of Bolton, and Joseph "Jay" Paul Trani of Westford. Grandmother of Scott DeFelice, Brian DeFelice,...
Cathy Opar
Jun 12, 2015
OPAR, Cathy Of Burlington, formerly of Lexington, our friend and companion, died Friday morning (12 June 2015) from complications of her seven years with metastatic breast cancer. She passed on peacefully and calmly with her children, their loved ones, family members and her husband at her side. She lived a life that she said exceeded her wildest expectations. Cathy (born...
