Obituaries

Jul 16, 2023

Long-time Bedford resident Anne M. (Niemiec) Yatsko passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 16, 2023 at the age 90. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert S. Yatsko. Anne was predeceased by her mother, Julia Niemiec; her sister, Romayne Jaworski; and brother John Niemiec.

Anne was born in 1932 and grew up...

Jul 10, 2023

Cary Calvin Eggerling, 64, of Cambridge passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Therese by his side on Monday July 10, 2023, after bravely facing a cancer diagnosis and many treatments. Cary was a devoted husband, uncle, brother, son, friend, neighbor and co-worker.

Cary grew up in Pennsylvania and attended the Goddard School and Perkiomen schools, and...

Jul 3, 2023

Chief Matthew James King (ret'd), age 63, of Ayer, formerly of Bedford, passed away peacefully in St. Elizabeth's Hospital on July 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family near and far.

Matt worked as a Patrolman for the York, ME Police Department. He joined the Littleton, MA Police Department on May...

Jun 29, 2023

Donald F. Mead of Burlington and formerly of Bedford, a retired Lieutenant of the Bedford Fire Department and Arborist, died on June 29, 2023, his 91st birthday.

Don was born June 29, 1932, the son of the late Louis Mead and late Mary Ellen (Smiley) Mead. He grew up in Arlington and graduated from Arlington High School,...

Jun 26, 2023

David Myer, Sr. age 79, of Lincoln, passed away on June 26, 2023. Dave was a fun and loving husband, father, and grandfather who will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Family and friends are invited to visit in Shawsheen Funeral Home on Friday, June 30, 2023 11am to noon. with Funeral Service to follow...

Jun 16, 2023

Katherine Angelina Kazarian, "Kat" was called home to heaven on June 16, 2023. She was born in Massachusetts on April 30th, 1993, to Katherine Dunne and Stephen Kazarian. Kat loved music and was a talented musician and artist. She played many instruments including acoustic and electric guitar, alto saxophone, keyboard, and drums. She enjoyed riding her longboard while jamming...

May 20, 2023

Antone M. Gonsalves, a long-time resident of Bedford, died May 20, 2023.

He was the beloved father of Michael A. Gonsalves, Sherri F. Gleason, Iris L. Lawson, Mark S. Gonsalves and the late Anthony M Gonsalves. Loving grandfather of four and great-grandfather of three. He is also survived by a sister, Rose Dolphin and many nieces and...

May 18, 2023

Joan (Sheehan) Modoono of Bedford died suddenly on May 18, 2023. She was the predeceased by her husband of over 50 years, Edward P. Modoono, Sr.

Joan leaves behind her beloved son Edward P. Modoono, Jr. of Bedford and her precious puppy, Danny. She was the loving sister of Jane Messina and the late Ruth Ann Veno....

May 11, 2023

Janice H. (Johnson) D'Auria of Mashpee, formerly of Bedford, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on May 11, 2023 at the age of 84.

After graduating from Woburn High School, Janice married the love of her life, the late Robert D'Auria, her husband of 62 years. A devoted wife and mother, Janice worked tirelessly along...

Apr 18, 2023

Clayton Boyce of Bedford died at the age of 88 on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was the beloved husband of Norma Jean (Shaffer). Loving father of Margaret Pellegrino of Bedford and the late Neil C. Pellegrino. Grandfather of Tiana Ranjo, Andrea Jean Ranjo and Andrew Morishige. He is also survived by...

Apr 13, 2023

Michael David Melvin, 47, of Billerica, passed away on April 13, 2023.

Michael was born in Woburn to Janet and the late Frank Melvin on December 27, 1975. He was a graduate of Bedford High School, graduating class of 1996.

Michael is survived by his beloved daughter Brooke who was the light of his life...

Apr 4, 2023

Nicholas (Nick) Raffaelo of Chelmsford and formerly of Bedford, died on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 quietly at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the beloved husband of Jeanne (Little) Raffaelo. Born on July 16, 1957 in Concord, he was the son of the late Dominic and Ruth Raffaelo.

In addition to his loving wife,...

Mar 25, 2023

Shengrui Wang of Lexington died peacefully on March 25, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved wife Yueling with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. Devoted father of Hui and her husband Chen of Lexington. He is also survived by his 2 grandchildren: Angelina and Austin.

Shengrui will always be remembered for his love...

Mar 16, 2023

Mary Sullivan Ford of Bedford passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on March 16, 2023.

Mary grew up in Somerville, graduating from St. Joseph's High School. She later started a family and moved to Medford, finally settling in Bedford in 1973.

She is survived by her beloved husband William F. Ford,...

Mar 16, 2023

Marie May (Savoie) Petricone of Bedford died on March 16, 2023, at age 99.

Born in Chatham NB, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Louise (Hache) Savoie and adoring wife of the late Paul Petricone.

Loving mother of daughters, Anita of Winthrop, and Valerie and Paula, both of Bedford;, and son...

Mar 14, 2023

Patricia Agnes (Belfi) Marcus of Bedford, passed away peacefully on March 14, age 85. She was the beloved wife of the late Sebastian "Butch" Marcus with whom she shared 64 years of marriage.

Devoted mother of Patricia Vlachos of Stoneham, Peter Marcus of Newport, NH, and Paul Marcus and his wife Kristin of Bedford. She was the...

Feb 28, 2023

Evelyn Delia (Barbato) Rice of Bedford died on Feb. 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side. Born in 1925, she would have been 98 years old on March 13, 2023.

Mrs. Rice was the daughter of Cesare and Maria (Piantedosi) Barbato of Watertown, and the cherished wife of Edward "Ted" Rice, who passed away in...

Feb 12, 2023

Richard Albert Grady died on February 12, 2023.

Born in Natick, he was the son of the late Patrick F. and Cecilia (Bourque) Grady. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps in Vietnam.

He was buried in Glenwood Cemetery in Natick.

Feb 12, 2023

Meredith "Merry" Moore Patta, age 58 of Lowell, passed away with her loving husband by her side on February 12, 2023 after a long illness.

She is survived by the love of her life, her devoted husband of 30 years, Joe Patta. She is also survived by her stepmother Gloria Moore and step-sisters, Suzie and Michelle. Merry...

Feb 11, 2023

Patricia Woodland passed away in Florida on February 11, 2023 after suffering a massive stroke. She was 62 years old, daughter of the late Kenneth and Diane (Callahan) Woodland.

She grew up in Bedford and spent her later years in Florida.

She is survived by her sister Wendy and her brother Ken.

She...