Concord Funeral Home, 72 Belknap Street, Concord, MA (2026)

06/16/2026

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Maribeth Klobuchar, a resident of Newbury Court Continuing Care Community in Concord since 2017, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Emerson Hospital's emergency room on June 1st, 2026. Maribeth and her husband John ("Jack") started their married life in Concord in 1962, have also been long-time residents of both Sudbury and Lincoln, and in retirement wintered in Kihei (Maui), Hawaii. Maribeth held a bachelor's degree from Smith College as well as a Certificate in Gerontology from Middlesex Community College. Over the years, her work encompassed support for children with special needs in the local school systems, as well as for seniors, enabling them to "age in place" in their own homes. She owned her own business, 'Home Care for Elders', which served the Lincoln/Concord area for many years and was endorsed by their Council on Aging. In addition to her own career, Maribeth found great meaning in supporting Jack's career at the Air Force Geophysics Lab at Hanscom Air Force Base, and she served as an unofficial hostess for the lab's foreign, visiting scientists and their families. Maribeth and Jack traveled extensively-especially relishing repeat trips to India and Australia and enjoyed being extraordinarily handy, remodeling together on the homefront. In retirement, she and Jack volunteered for 18 years at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Maribeth had an optimistic, cheerful, and positive outlook on life, and her indomitable spirit helped her overcome multiple medical challenges. She was devoted to environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation, and love for all cultures.

Maribeth leaves behind her cherished best friend: her husband, Jack; beloved daughter Nita Beth and her husband, Joseph Savarese; treasured twin grandsons, Jordan and Michael; two siblings; and other much-loved extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her infant son John ("BJ") and was buried beside him in Sudbury following a Celebration of Life held June 5th in Duvall Chapel at Newbury Court, Concord, MA.

Arrangements under the care of Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA 01742 978-369-3388 www.concordfuneral.com

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06/09/2026

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John Brown Ayer, age 64 and resident of Sudbury, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, at his residence following a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the devoted husband to Deborah (Pazary) Ayer and loving father to Jennifer Ayer.

Born in Boston on March 13, 1962, he was the son of the late Alexander Ayer, Sr. and Alison (Gibson) Ayer. He was raised and early educated in Cohasset, MA. He later attended and graduated from Colby College in Maine with a Bachelor of Arts Degree and from Stanford Law School with a J.D. He then began a long and established career with Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, retiring as Senior Partner, where he held various leadership roles, including co-head of the firm’s private equity industry group and head of the private investment funds group. John was a defining figure in the private equity funds landscape. His technical brilliance as a lawyer was surpassed only by his commitment to stewardship and mentoring at Ropes & Gray. A mentor to many, John had a profound effect on the careers of countless Ropes & Gray attorneys.

John and Deborah married on August 22, 1987, in the Lorimer Chapel at Colby College in Waterville, Maine. They settled into their family home in Sudbury, where Jennifer was born in 1996.

John was a member of Charter Oak Country Club, where he played golf for years. He loved to travel and took many trips with Debby and Jen as well as his chosen family of friends from his days at Colby. The most meaningful places to him were Hualalai on the Big Island of Hawaii and the Amalfi Coast in Italy, where he visited frequently.

John was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and watched games while sipping his favorite craft beer, Julius. Most days he could be found starting his day with a drive in his beloved Porsche 911. He appreciated a nice brunch or dinner out and could always be counted on to find the latest renowned restaurant. John cherished time with his family and will be greatly missed.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Ayer, and her husband, Joris Cipi; his siblings, Alexander Ayer Jr. and Jillian Ayer; and many friends and colleagues.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember John for visiting hours on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA. His funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 am. Burial will be private.

Donations in John’s memory may be made to:
Mass General Brigham Cancer Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
2014 Washington Street
Newton, MA 02462
or
https://www.nwh.org/development-office/development-office

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06/04/2026

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Sharon Louise Kling lived a vibrant 73 years and was beloved by her family and friends. Her life was spent in service to others, particularly supporting her passion for teaching children and caring for the elderly. She passed away on May 31, 2026, due to complications from a short battle with Lymphoma.

Sharon was born in Malden, MA on July 12, 1952, and was adopted shortly after by John and Louise Kling. Sharon spent her childhood between Lincoln and Long Beach in Rockport, where she enjoyed skiing, surfing, and anything water-related. Sharon worked as an eye technician at Lexington Eye Associates before retiring, but her true passion was early childhood education. She received her associate degree in early childhood education at Lasell College and became a preschool teacher at Green Acres before her love of children transitioned into starting a family of her own by adopting 2 children from South Korea; Christopher and Joslyn Tarr. Sharon was overjoyed when her grandson was born, and her inner teacher came out as she played with him.

She is survived by her son Christopher and daughter-in-law Melissa, daughter Joslyn, grandson Kai, companion Rosemary Sammarco, and a handful of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Sharon for a celebration of her life on Monday, June 8th, 2026 at 11 am at The Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations in Sharon’s name to:
St. Jude's Children’s Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
1-800-805-5856
www.stjude.org

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05/22/2026

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Janice A Stephenson, age 81, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born to Andrew and Anita Huth in Brooklyn, New York, on October 30, 1944, she grew up in Garden City, New York, where she attended Garden City High School. She graduated from Westminster College where she received her Bachelor degree in Business Administration.

After college, Janice moved to New York City where she met her future husband, Bob, a business school friend of her brother-in-law. Janice and Bob moved to Garden City, New York, where their two sons, Robert and Jon, were born. Returning home to join her parents and her sister’s family provided an opportunity for the families to build incredibly close and loving relationships. The bonds fostered during those years remained strong even after Janice and her family moved to Concord, Massachusetts, in 1979.

Concord with its history and natural beauty quickly became the family’s new home, and Janice spent weekends watching her boys grow up playing soccer and making lifelong friends in the community. It also became an opportunity for Janice to show her strength and independence as she made the transition from stay-at-home mom to working professional after her divorce. She began this journey working full-time at a travel company named Hideaways before moving to Bolt Beranek and Newman. There her remarkable organization and detail-oriented skills were put to good use as she grew to manage the purchasing department before leaving to join Cubist Pharmaceuticals where she worked until her retirement.

Above all, Janice’s driving focus was to be a great mother to her sons, Robert and Jon, providing stability, love and constant support. She attended nearly every soccer game, concert or other special event regardless of how busy she was at work. Janice made sure every holiday and school vacation was special, often sharing those times with the cousins on trips to the Poconos, Hershey Park, colonial Williamsburg and other destinations.

Retirement gave Janice the opportunity to spend more time supporting her boys and more importantly her four grandchildren, Andrew, Paige, Graham and Elise. She was very committed to her health, walking or biking every day to remain physically active. She had a great love of books and was constantly reading. Janice enjoyed walking or playing bridge with friends, watching old theater classics, making “family spreadsheets,” and occasionally baking her world-famous chocolate-chip chocolate cake or crinkle cookies. She was also a committed member of her condominium organization’s Board where she finished as President.

Janice is survived by her son Robert Stephenson and his wife Denise, her son Jon Stephenson and his wife Charlotte, her grandchildren Andrew, Paige, Graham and Elise, her brother-in-law Drew Hult, and numerous nieces and nephews. Janice was preceded in death by her parents Andrew and Anita, and sister Marilyn Hult.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA followed by a graveside ceremony at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. .

The Stephenson family would like to extend its gratitude to all the staff at Brigham and Women’s Hospital for their attentiveness and loving care.

In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105
1-800-822-6344
www.stjude.org
or
The Concord Public Library
129 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-318-3300
www.concordlibrary.org

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04/20/2026

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Roxanne Eigenbrod Zak, 72, left us on January 2, 2026, concluding her fight with Alzheimer’s. Her greatest joy was knowing and loving her three grandchildren, her beloved daughters Adrienne and Marianna, and her devoted husband Michael.

Roxanne’s life was defined by a love and reverence for our world. She sought fresh air, setting suns, rising moons, and green trees and she found great joy from time spent in nature, whether walking her dogs on Concord trails or hiking up to the ice pond on her ancestral family farm. She dedicated much of her life to protecting the environment, including chairing the board of the Massachusetts Sierra Club and testifying in support of environmental bills on Beacon Hill, phone banking for political candidates fighting climate change, and advocating for STEM education at all ages. She was a pioneer in recycling and championed local and sustainably raised food. Fulfilling a longtime dream, she trekked to Annapurna Base Camp in Nepal with her childhood friend Harriet in 2017.

She was born on June 22, 1953, and spent her early life in Woodstock, Vermont, where her parents grew up. Her family then moved to Suffield, Connecticut, where she met her husband, Michael, in the fourth grade and graduated from high school in 1971. While in Suffield, she also organized events, including her school’s first Earth Day celebration. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin and spent time in Vermont and Germany before settling in New York City. She then reconnected with Michael and relocated to Boston to join him. Together, they had two daughters, and throughout her life, she was their biggest fan, leading Girl Scout troops, chaperoning field trips, and becoming a dedicated field hockey spectator while honing her famous tailgate recipes like morning glory muffins. She was also an active member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church, serving on multiple committees over the years, and she cherished the friendships she built there.

Roxanne is greatly missed by so many who got to know and love her. She is survived by her husband, Michael; daughters Adrienne and her husband, Trevor Hunt; Marianna and her husband, Tom Hill; and three adored grandchildren – Connor Michael Hill, Amelia Roxanne Hunt, and Nora Katharine Hill - as well as her deeply loved extended family. She was predeceased by her parents, Ron and Mary Ann (Lang) Eigenbrod, and her brother Ron. Roxanne’s family would like to thank Annemarie Hogan and the Rivercrest staff for their dedicated care in Roxanne’s final years.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Roxanne on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord. A reception will follow.

To view the service remotely, visit: https://www.youtube.com//streams

In lieu of flowers, her family asks that donations be made in Roxanne’s memory to:
The Nature Conservancy
20 Ashburton Place, Suite 400
Boston, MA 02108
https://bit.ly/REZdonation
All donations made in her memory will be matched.

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04/20/2026

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The indomitable Jessie Rodrique, age 66 of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, in Lincoln, MA, following a brave battle with cancer. Friends and family gathered in her final hours, mirroring the love she had given them over the years they had spent together.

Born July 16, 1959, in Shirley, Massachusetts, Jessie grew up in Auburn, MA, graduating from Auburn High School in 1977. Her propensity for learning blossomed into a distinguished academic career. After graduating magna cm laude from Assumption College with a B.A. in history and sociology, she enrolled at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, where she earned her Ph.D. in American History.

Jessie parlayed her education into a life advancing the humanities. Whether editing the correspondence of John and Abigail Adams at the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, MA, or archiving the works of fifty jazz legends of America’s swing era at the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, D.C., Jessie’s agile mind was prodigious and productive.

In her role as Director of Programs for Newbury Court Senior Living in Concord, MA, and later as Curator of Cultural Experiences for North Hill Senior Living in Needham, MA, she curated art exhibitions, cultural events, and learning opportunities equal to the intellectual stature and cultural literacy of the residents she served.

Jessie was a staunch feminist, mindful that many of the rights she enjoyed had been hard won by generations of women who came before her. In 2002, she published the Worcester Women’s History Heritage Trail Guidebook for the Worcester History Project.

Jessie drew sustenance from nature, art, literature, and music. She “walked with the trees” for quiet reflection and read voraciously to satisfy a mind in motion. Art and music in all their forms were intertwined with the essence that was Jessie.

Predeceased by her parents, Judith and George Rodrique, Sr, Jessie leaves many cousins in the Wood and Rodrique families: her aunts and uncles who spent much time with her through the years, Patricia Wood Duran, Hazel Wood Hopkins and Craig Hopkins; her brother George, his wife Mizuho Minegishi of Stamford, Conn; her sister Cathy Berse Crucius of Wisconsin; her dearest, lifelong friend Annie Walker Merry of Eastport Maine, and a host of other beloved friends whose hearts are tenderly imprinted with her memory.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Jessie on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA.

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04/16/2026

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Bentley Bloomberg, 78, a lifelong resident of Maynard, Massachusetts, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Emerson Hospital.

Born on December 18, 1947, in Framingham, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late John Larry Bloomberg and Eva (Mellin) Bloomberg, and the brother of the late Donna Bloomberg Reed. Bentley was raised in Maynard and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

He dedicated many years of his career as a chemist with Polaroid Corporation in Waltham, where he was respected for his knowledge and commitment to his work.

A funeral service with U.S. Army military honors will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, New Hampshire.

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04/14/2026

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Tim Barclay, of Lincoln, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on April 7th, 2026. He was raised in Scarsdale, New York, and spent his summers in Mantoloking, on Barnegat Bay in New Jersey.

Upon graduation from Princeton in 1951, Tim served three years in the Navy, including six months in Korea. In 1954, he was the navigator of the winning Navy Academy yawl “Lively” in the Newport to Bermuda sailing race. In 1959, he received his Ed.M in Science Education from Harvard University.

In his career, Tim was an enthusiastic science and math educator. He taught math and physical sciences at Darrow School in the Berkshires (1954–58) and at Commonwealth School in Boston (1958–71). In 1971, he became headmaster of Cambridge Friends School, a K–8 school.

As Sputnik spurred science and math curriculum reform in the early 1960s, Tim became an original member of the Elementary Science Study program at MIT, developing curriculum and teacher training. Starting in 1980, he worked at the Technical Education Research Center.

Tim was an active member of the Cambridge Friends Meeting, an avid writer, bird watcher, tennis player, sailor, baroque recorder player, and activist for environmental and social justice.

Tim was a warm and welcoming person who took an active interest in others.

He is predeceased by his first wife and mother of his four children, Ann Arter Barclay; his partner, Antonia Stone; and his second wife, Elizabeth Taylor.

He is survived by his four children, William, Mary, David, and Jeanne; his sister, Barbara Ritter; and five grandchildren.

Tim's memorial service to be announced. Burial in Lincoln Cemetery will be private.

Tim requested that any gifts be made to organizations fighting climate change.

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04/13/2026

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Patricia Fulton Willard, a long-time resident of Concord, daughter of Thomas and Helen Fulton, died on Apr 3, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. She is survived by daughters Linda (Scott) Powell Meredith NH, Lisa (Tom) DeBerardine of Bedminster NJ, and Laurie (Marshall) Baser of Madison CT; grandchildren Valerie Powell, Dr. Dustin (Andrea) Powell, Thomas DeBerardine, Angela (Bruno) Rotellini, Michael (Sofie) DeBerardine, Ethan Baser, and Paige Baser; great-grandchildren Owen Powell, Arabella, Adelina and Bruno Rotellini; her goddaughter, Suzie Robinson Lancaster; cousins, nieces, nephews and a wide circle of friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Bruce K. L Willard who died in October 2022.

Born on March 26, 1939, Pat grew up in Carlisle, graduated from (then) Concord Regional High School and lived all her adult life in Concord. She received her Associates degree from Middlesex Community College. She worked in many fields over the course of her lifetime – in local MD offices, as a bank teller for many years at Middlesex Savings Bank, for Sentry Insurance and for a consulting company where she became very proficient at computer work. Late in life she worked for The Council on Aging in Concord. She was an active member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Concord, and a proud member of the Milldames of Concord.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Pat for her memorial service on May 1, 2026 at 10 am at Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street Concord. Burial will follow in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

Donations in her memory may be made to:
The Milldames of Concord
c/o Pauline Murray, Treasurer
32 Monsen Road
Concord, MA 01742
or
The Council on Aging
Town of Concord
22 Monument Square
Concord, MA 01742
Denote “COA Donation” in memo

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04/11/2026

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Charles William Barrett Jr. was born in Malden, Massachusetts on August 11, 1934. Known as Bill to some and Charlie to others, he passed away in Concord on January 28, 2026, at the age of 91.

Bill met Jane Munro when he was 17 years old in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire. They made their home in Concord, were married for almost 70 years, and raised four children. Betsy and Steve Farley live in Wolfeboro, NH, with their children Cassie and Alex. Ann and Tom Trudeau live in Concord with their children Tom, Jacquelyn, and Andrew. Billy and Amy Barrett have three children, Brittany, Max, and Allie, and two grandchildren, Margot (6 months) and Brooks (4 months), who were lucky enough to meet their great-grandfather and make him smile. Jen and Pete Churchill now live in North Carolina near their twins, Becca and Cole.

Bill graduated from Dartmouth College in 1956 and Boston University in 1959. He joined the law firm of Esdaile, Barrett, Jacobs and Mone, where he was a partner, mentor, and friend. He spent more than 60 years practicing law, including many years working alongside his son, Bill Barrett, and his best friend and partner, Norman Jacobs.

Bill loved his work, but family was his true passion. Family trips were always full “immersion” experiences—road trips to dude ranches, scuba diving in the Caribbean, and even flying the attack pattern over Pearl Harbor. He later began biking all over the world with his wife Jane and their friends in the Concord Bikers group. Friends, neighbors, and cousins enjoyed Bill’s enthusiasm at Pow Wows, Lion Hunts, and even his 90th birthday celebration, where he took 18 family members gambling at the Encore.

Bill was active in the legal community throughout his career. He was a member of the American Bar Association and the Trial Lawyers of America, serving on the Board of Governors from 1974 to 1985. He also served on the councils of the Boston Bar Association from 1970 to 1972 and the Middlesex Bar Association from 1968 to 1972. He was especially proud of his involvement with the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Lawyers, where he served as Treasurer from 1972 to 1974 and President from 1988 to 1990, and where he received the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.

Family and friends will gather to honor and celebrate Bill’s life on Saturday, April 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden Street, Concord.

To view the service remotely, visit: https://www.youtube.com//streams

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