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Kathleen A. Grey

Kathleen A. Grey

Jul 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen (Kathy) Anne Grey, 80, of Bedford, MA on July 13, 2025. Kathy is survived by her husband of 56 years, Peter Grey; her three children, Holly, Ethan and Hannah; her brother George Iszlai and 6 grandchildren, all between the ages of 8 – 11.

Kathy...

Barbara M. Mix

Barbara M. Mix

Jul 6, 2025

Barbara Molineux Mix, 93, of Lexington, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Bedford, Massachusetts.

She is survived by her loving husband William F. Mix Jr. of Lexington; her stepdaughter Marsha Mix Barnes and son-in-law, James Barnes of Duxbury; and her treasured grandchildren, Jillian, Gabrielle, and Caleb.

Born in Boston, Barbara was the...

Edward P. Modoono, Jr.

Edward P. Modoono, Jr.

Jul 3, 2025

Edward P. Modoono Jr, valued groundskeeper of Shawsheen Funeral Home for 35 years, died on July 3, 2025 at Lahey Hospital in Burlington after a tragic accident.

Ed was born on March 16, 1964 in Arlington, MA.

He is survived by his aunt Jane Messina and uncles, Paul T. Modoono and Kenneth Veno and cousin...

Paul Przyjemski

Paul Przyjemski

Jun 29, 2025

Paul Przyjemski of Carlisle MA on June 29, 2025, Beloved partner of Mary Accaputo. Brother of Charles Przyjemski and wife Frances of Wilmington. Also survived by brothers John and Joseph and many nieces and nephews. Paul enjoyed fishing with family and helping with their home projects, His favorite place was in Hideaway Village in Buzzards Bay.

Visiting...

William R.  Miller

William R. Miller

Jun 23, 2025

William R. Miller (Bill), 89, of Bedford, died peacefully with his wife and daughters by his side on June 23, 2025.

To many he was Mr. Miller, the teacher and athletic director who was known for his fairness, compassion, and love for his students, who somehow seemed to appear at every game and had every coach's and...

Frederick J. Grof

Frederick J. Grof

Jun 18, 2025

Frederick J. Grof, age 84, of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 18, 2025.

Fred is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Grof (Caney); his three sons, Daryle Grof and his wife Lee Hughes of Manchester, NH, Kevin Grof and his wife Theresa (Malon) of Dayton OH, and Brian Grof of...

Elio Cerchione

Elio Cerchione

Jun 15, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Elio Cerchione on June 15th, 2025, after a sudden and hard battle with Guillain Barre Syndrome. He was 64 years old.

Born in Italy on June 23rd, 1960, Elio moved to the States as a boy, spending his youth in the Belmont and...

Frances M. Durkin

Frances M. Durkin

Jun 12, 2025

Frances M. Durkin, age 81, resident of Bedford, MA since 1967, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Harold W. Durkin (deceased) and longtime companion of William J. Flaherty (deceased) of Burlington, MA.

Mrs. Durkin grew up in Lexington and was the daughter of the late Grace V. White and Raymond...

Kristina Washer

Kristina Washer

Jun 9, 2025

Kristina Washer, 30, Environmental Scientist and Scholar

Kristina Washer, a dedicated environmental scientist, researcher, and master's student in Environmental Engineering and Health at Tufts University, passed away June 9, 2025 at the age of 30. Known for her tireless commitment to environmental remediation and occupational health, Kristina leaves behind a legacy of passion, service, and scientific excellence....

John J.  Garrity

John J. Garrity

Jun 4, 2025

John J. Garrity of Worcester and formerly of Medfield died on June 4, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Irene (Heller) Garrity. Father of Sean Garrity and his wife Ilesha of Templeton; grandfather of Rachel, Joshua, and Ainsly Garrity, all of Templeton.

Brother of Jean Tropeano, Patty Siekman, Michael Garrity and the late Maureen Ohme and...

Denise Schloman

Denise Schloman

Jun 1, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Denise Schloman, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Denise, originally from Bedford and most recently of Merrimack, NH, passed away on Sunday June 1, 2025, unexpectedly due to complications from surgery, with family by her side.

Denise was the devoted daughter of the...

Diane Jenkins

Diane Jenkins

May 28, 2025

Diane (Flewelling) Jenkins, age 85, of Bedford, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the wife of the late Robert (Bob) Jenkins, who passed away on September 30, 2018.

Born May 22, 1940, she was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Jennie (Mellett) Flewelling. She was...

Joan A. Freeman

Joan A. Freeman

May 14, 2025

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend Joan A. (Fuller) Freeman, affectionately known as Mimi and Joanie, passed away peacefully at age 90. She was the loving wife of the late Charles R. Freeman, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. Joan was born to the late Anne (Heffernan) and Austin L. Fuller of Arlington, Massachusetts. She attended Arlington...

Jeanne M. Reidy

Jeanne M. Reidy

May 5, 2025

Jeanne Margaret Reidy passed quietly on Monday, May 5, 2025. Aged 90, she lived a full life beginning in the Bronx, NY. She was educated by the Nuns up through college at Mount Saint Vincent College, where she trained to become a nurse. Despite her desire to travel early in her life, she married her college boyfriend, William Reidy,...

Sean P. Collins

Sean P. Collins

May 2, 2025

Sean Patrick Collins of Bedford Massachusetts died early Friday morning, May 2, 2025 surrounded by his family. He had been battling melanoma for five years while building a life filled with love, joy, family and football (soccer).

Born in Halifax, UK on September 10, 1994, he grew up in Yorkshire in the village of Ripponden. Even while...

Richard R. Wardrobe

Richard R. Wardrobe

Mar 9, 2025

Richard R. Wardrobe, age 83, beloved husband of the late Dorothy J. (Malone) Wardrobe, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025 after a long battle with cancer. Richard was born on June 28, 1941 in Medford, MA to the late Roy E. and Evelyn M. (McCauley) Wardrobe and was raised in Melrose, MA. He proudly served his country with pride...

Muriel L. Grant

Muriel L. Grant

Feb 28, 2025

Muriel L. (LaJoie) Grant, 75, of Bedford, formerly of Medford, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Born in Methuen, MA, Muriel was raised in North Andover and graduated from Lawrence High School. She built a warm and loving home in Medford, where she and her husband,...

Gordon Bishop

Gordon Bishop

Jan 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Arthur "Gordon" Bishop Jr. 73, of Bedford, who left us peacefully on January 21, 2025 at Emerson Hospital after years of battling Alzheimer's disease. Gordon was born in Waltham, MA and moved to Bedford at a young age when his parents, the late Arthur and Althea Bishop, opened...

Thomas  S.  Clancy

Thomas S. Clancy

Dec 16, 2024

Thomas S. Clancy, of Billerica, passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec 16, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife Carol (DeCaprio), son Tommy, stepdaughter Pam and his four grandchildren; Trent, Chase, Gina and Anthony. Pre-deceased by his son John W. Clancy.

Tom was a Vietnam veteran, serving our country in the US Air Force....

Jake Gaylor

Jake Gaylor

Dec 8, 2024

Robert Jake Gaylor of Bedford was born on August 29, 1995, and passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, at the age of 29 years old.

He was the cherished son of Jack and Jean Gaylor as well as the beloved brother of Frankie. Jake will be deeply missed by his grandparents, Mitzi and the late Bob...

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