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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...

Earle, Jr Burke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...