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Samuel 'Sam' Berman

Samuel 'Sam' Berman

May 3, 2021

Samuel (Sam) Berman, of Lexington and Gloucester, passed away peacefully at his home at Brookhaven in Lexington on Monday May 3, 2021 at the age of 98. His last days were spent the same way he spent his life: surrounded by family, friends, and song. He is survived by his children: David, Jonas, and Michael; and grandchildren: Noah, Lyn, Alexander,...

Eleanor Jane Stanley

Eleanor Jane Stanley

Apr 27, 2021

On Tuesday, April 27th, 2021 Eleanor Jane (Carlstrand) Stanley passed away peacefully in her home with her family by her side. Born on December 3rd, 1928 in Cambridge to the late Signe and Folke Carlstrand, Eleanor attended Belmont High School where she met her sweetheart George. They married and moved to Bedford to raise their children. Eleanor's professional career included...

Wallace S. Oshiro

Wallace S. Oshiro

Apr 23, 2021

Wallace S. Oshiro of Bedford passed away on April 23, 2021, at the age of 90. He was born on April 22, 1931, to the late Kana Arakawa and Kama Oshiro, of HI. Raised on a farm in Maui, he then served in the Korean War and earned a college degree at Loyola University in Chicago. He became a highly...

Joanne C. Gordon

Joanne C. Gordon

Apr 3, 2021

Joanne C. Gordon of Burlington passed away on April 3, 2021 after a battle with Brain Cancer. Joanne was born on August 18, 1962 to Joseph J. Proulx and Anne C. Proulx in Warwick, RI. Joanne is survived by her mother Connie, husband Barrie, and her two sons, Mark and Joseph. She is also survived by three sisters: Dolores and...

Elaine Rose Warren

Elaine Rose Warren

Apr 2, 2021

Elaine Rose (Di Pirro) Warren of Somerville, age 74, passed away suddenly on April 2, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Charles Warren, her daughter Karen Warren with partner Gregory, her son Robert Warren with wife Jennifer, and her 3 grandchildren: Nicky, Westley, and Barbara. Born in Somerville on July 18, 1946, she was the devoted...

Charles Richard Freeman

Charles Richard Freeman

Apr 2, 2021

Loving husband, father and grandfather, Charles Richard Freeman of Bedford, best known as Papa and Richie, passed away peacefully Apr. 2, 2021 at age 89. Richie was born and grew up in Cambridge with his brother Joe. Over the years, he frequently shared interesting stories of his many city adventures. Spending days at the local Alewife pond ice skating and...

John Ross 'Jay' Patterson, Sr.

John Ross 'Jay' Patterson, Sr.

Mar 29, 2021

John Ross Patterson Sr. "Jay" passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2021 in Mesa, Arizona at the age of 80 years old. Originally from Massachusetts, Jay moved to Arizona for his retirement. Attracted to the warmer weather, he made many friends and enjoyed helping his neighbors walk their dogs. John was predeceased by his parents, the late Alice (Kenny) Patterson...

Rhonda Michele Pattelena

Rhonda Michele Pattelena

Mar 26, 2021

Rhonda Michele Pattelena of Bedford, MA died on March 26, 2021. This beautiful soul was born in Winchester on June 2, 1985. Rhonda studied cosmetology at Shawsheen Valley Technical High School in Billerica and always loved her hair and nails to be done. She was always looking for ways to further her education and went for her Medical Assistant Certificate...

Ruth E. Garbarino

Ruth E. Garbarino

Mar 25, 2021

Ruth Evyline (Gordinier) Garbarino of Reading, age 98, passed away on March 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Daughter of the late Emerson Edgar Gordinier and Hazel Elizabeth (Corbett) Gordinier, she was the beloved wife of the late Francis Joseph Garbarino of Reading. She is survived by her daughter Dale Silverman and her husband Daniel of Bedford and her son...

David H. Spencer

David H. Spencer

Mar 19, 2021

David H. Spencer of Bedford, loving husband of Madeline F. (Rantano) Spencer, died on Friday March 19, 2021. He was the loving father of Doreen Swymer and her husband Paul of Billerica, David B. Spencer and his wife Jeanne of Maynard, the late Gail Debay and the late Sheryl Lombardini. Also survived by five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside...

Kelley J. Vernucci

Kelley J. Vernucci

Mar 11, 2021

Kelley J. (Stone) Vernucci of Billerica, formerly of Bedford, died on March 11, 2021 - she was the beloved wife of Paul J. Vernucci Sr. She was the loving mother of Paul J. Vernucci Jr. Daughter of Marilyn J. (Marobella) and the late Charles C. Stone Sr. Sister of Chuck C. Stone Jr. and his wife Lisa of Billerica and...

Albert G. Razzaboni, Jr.

Albert G. Razzaboni, Jr.

Mar 1, 2021

Albert G. Razzaboni, Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully, early Monday morning, March 1, 2021 at his home in Bedford. He was born on November 25, 1927 in Somerville to the late Albert and Mary (Basteri) Razzaboni and raised by the late Josephine and Louis Guazzaloca. Beloved husband of the late Mary (Genetti) Razzaboni and brother of the late Rita...

Jennifer L. Plunk

Jennifer L. Plunk

Feb 24, 2021

Jennifer L. Plunk, aka Lady Cadillac, age 55, of Boxborough and formerly of Bedford, passed away in her home on February 24, 2021. Jennifer was born on October 4, 1965 to the late Roberta M. Holmes (Donohue) and the late Troy E. Plunk. Jennifer was an only child and a mother of two daughters. She was a strong and caring...

Charles William Haering

Charles William Haering

Feb 19, 2021

Charles William Haering, age 75 of Nashua, NH died on February 19, 2021 after a battle with bladder cancer. Born on August 30, 1945 in Westwood, MA, he was the son of the late William C. and Dorothy (Witt) Haering. He served in the Army Reserves during the Vietnam War. He was the former husband of Roseann (Cammarata) Haering-Shorette and...

Bennu .

Bennu .

Feb 15, 2021

Bennu, formerly known as Jonathan K. Parker, passed away on February 15, 2021 from complications of liver failure. Bennu, then Jon, was born at Worcester City Hospital May 17, 1961 and grew up in Northborough, MA. As a child Bennu was active in Northboro Youth Hockey as well as Northboro Youth Baseball. Bennu was also an exceptional golfer with a...

James Michael Porter

James Michael Porter

Feb 8, 2021

James Michael Porter of Woburn died on February 8, 2021. He was the longtime companion of Paula Stephens. Beloved brother of Thomas J. Porter Jr. of Woburn, Robert E. Porter and his wife Sandra of Chelmsford, John F. "Buddy" Porter of Billerica, the late Jean Fitzpatrick and the late Mary Porter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was...

Susan Barrett 'Barrie' Peltz

Susan Barrett 'Barrie' Peltz

Feb 2, 2021

Susan Barrett (Matthews) Peltz of Lexington, known to all as Barrie, died suddenly on February 2, 2021 after an accident that resulted in a catastrophic brain injury. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, daughter of the late Susan and Harry Joseph Matthews, Jr., Barrie attended Garrison Forrest School for Girls before moving north to attend Wheaton College, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in...

Dorothy L. 'Dottie' Roberts-Eunson

Dorothy L. 'Dottie' Roberts-Eunson

Jan 22, 2021

Dorothy (Dottie) L. (Agrillo) Roberts-Eunson, born on December 9, 1932 in Bedford, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She raised her family in Concord for 22 years and was then a resident of Bedford for 39 years. She was the wife of the late Donald Eunson. She is survived by her four children, Deborah Ann, Linda, Stephen, James Jr., and...

Ashley M. Patterson

Ashley M. Patterson

Jan 14, 2021

Ashley M. Patterson of Bedford died on January 14, 2021. She was the beloved daughter of Paul and Marlene (Conway) Patterson of Bedford. Survived by the love of her life, Michael Simmons of Malden; loving mother of Liam Simmons and Mason Simmons. She is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins. A Graveside Funeral Service was held on...

Joan L. Pfeiffer

Joan L. Pfeiffer

Jan 7, 2021

Joan L. (Locke) Pfeiffer, age 91 of Wilmington and formerly of Melrose, Bedford, Brewster, Chelmsford and Tewksbury passed away peacefully on January 7, 2021 after a brief illness, a victim of Covid-19. She was the widow of former Bedford Town Clerk and Town Accountant Donald W. Pfeiffer with whom she shared 53 years of marriage. She was the beloved mother...

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