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10/13/2026

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John Herr James, aged 81, passed away peacefully in his home in Carlisle, MA on October 3rd, 2026. John was born in 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the only child of Elizabeth and Alfred James who predeceased him.

John was, above all else, known for his optimism and enthusiasm. He attacked everything he did with passion and gusto, on occasion leading to him needing to attack it again later having been too excited to read the instructions the first time around. He was quick to laugh and always happy to lend a helping hand. He had a life long love of art, at which he excelled, and music, despite his notoriously bad pitch. However, his vocation was focused on computers.

His career started with punch cards at Cornell University, where he got his bachelor’s and master’s in electrical engineering. While at Cornell he met the love of his life, Ann. In 1967 he moved to Redondo Beach, CA to work at TRW. Then he and his wife continued onto Berkeley, CA, where he got a second master’s in Operations Research. They moved to Massachusetts in 1973 where he worked at MITRE retiring after 51 years with the company. Over his five decade tenure, he worked on a large number of projects, many of which led to publications in scientific journals. Some projects he particularly enjoyed included modeling chemical operations in nuclear reprocessing and the progression of diseases, such as a prediction of the propagation of influenza arriving in the US via air travel and COVID transmission as it was unfolding. He put as much passion and enthusiasm into his work as the rest of his life and passed on to his children an appreciation for working in a job you love.

His enthusiasm also translated to a number of lifetime pursuits. He was passionate about ham radio (call sign K1YM) from the time he got his first short wave receiver in elementary school. The payment he requested instead of the bicycle that was offered for his first and last movie role. His love of photography grew from his Leica camera and dark room, which took over one of the two bathrooms in their first apartment, to digital cameras and computer editing. His love of biking started with racing in Berkeley and continued on to family bike rides, including purchasing a tandem to ride with his wife, Ann, and later his daughter, Kathryn. His lifelong interest in the ancient game of Go started in college. Recently, he became interested in the use of AI in playing Go.

He and his wife built a house in Carlisle, MA where they moved in 1982. He was an active member in the First Religious Society and the community serving on the town finance committee.

John and Ann built their family on their shared love of learning and travel. They enjoyed many trips, even having the chance to go on adventures to New Zealand and a river cruise on the Rhine between cancer treatments. However, their partnership was forged on canoeing, hiking and camping in the wilderness with family and friends, particularly the Boundary Waters, the Quetico and Lake Temagami regions.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years Ann James, his son Evan James, his grandson Mjolnir James, his daughter Kathryn Lord and her husband Jef Lord. He is also remembered by his brother-in-law John L. Wheeler, sister-in-law Tona Wheeler, his cousin Douglas Miliken and by Albert Bradley his wife Deborah Bradley, their children Ariane Michas and David Bradley, friends so close they are family. He is also missed by six nieces and nephews and an extended family of Herr and Knisley cousins. He is preceded in death by his cousin Nancy Comeaux and brothers-in-law Peter Wheeler and David Wheeler.

Memorial service to be announced

In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to:
Solebury School
6832 Phillips Mill Road
New Hope, PA 18938
215-862-5261
https://www.solebury.org/about/giving
or
The Education and Technology Fund of ARRL (Amateur radio relay league)
225 Main Street
Newington, CT 06111-1400
860-594-0200
https://home.arrl.org/action/Donate/Donate-Now/CashProductId/115065

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

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10/12/2026

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Cynthia Caldwell, 63, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Shirley, Massachusetts on October 5, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1963 in Concord, Massachusetts, the youngest child of the late Malcolm G. Caldwell, Jr. and Carol A. Martin. Following her graduation from Acton Boxborough Regional High School in 1981, she continued her technical education, becoming a licensed HVAC technician and proud member of Pipefitters Local 537.

Naturally athletic, Cindy excelled in sports from an early age. She swam competitively and in high school she played varsity basketball, field hockey, and softball. A pioneer in girls’/women's ice hockey, Cindy played defense on the Waltham Wings, the A Division Senior Women’s team that won the National Championship in 1985. Affectionately nicknamed “Sam,” Cindy was a tomboy who loved to tag along with her older brother, Trip, and his friends, sharing his passion for the Red Sox, Bruins, and Patriots.

Cindy was genuine, caring, and fiercely loyal. She was the person you could always count on, ready to lend a hand whenever someone needed help. She was fun to be around, had a wonderful sense of humor and brought laughter and warmth to those fortunate enough to know her. She maintained strong, lifelong friendships and connected easily with people wherever life took her, whether it was visiting her Aunt Nancy in Wisconsin, at the Piccolino in Shirley, or simply going about her daily routine.

In addition to her parents, Cindy was predeceased by her beloved brother, Malcolm “Trip” G. Caldwell, III. She will be deeply missed by her sister Amy O’Leary and brother-in-law Jim, of Raleigh, North Carolina, her niece Blanca O’Leary and nephew John O’Leary of New Hampshire, her sister-in-law Beth Caldwell of Kennebunkport, Maine, as well as her aunts, uncles, cousins, and many dear friends.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Cindy for visiting hours on Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap Street, Concord, MA. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 23, at 11:00 am in Concord’s Colonial Inn, 48 Monument Square, Concord, MA. Burial will follow at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord.

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

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10/02/2026

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Eleonora (Deuning) Wetzel, age 92, of Concord, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James G. Wetzel.

Eleonora was born on January 28, 1934, in Surakarta, Indonesia, to the late August and Francine (Gayral) Deuning.

Eleonora and James were married in the Dutch East Indies and moved to the Netherlands in 1955. In 1959, they immigrated to the United States, where they soon settled in Concord, Massachusetts, and made it their home for more than six decades.

Eleonora was a devoted wife and mother who selflessly cared for her family and took great joy in the many years they shared together. She was a loving and supportive presence in the lives of her children and grandchildren. In addition to caring for her family, Eleonora worked for many years as a laboratory technician.

A longtime member of Trinitarian Congregational Church, Eleonora was actively involved in the church and generously volunteered her time at numerous church and local community events. She and James also enjoyed traveling extensively throughout the United States in their RV, creating wonderful memories and experiencing the beauty and diversity of the country. She particularly enjoyed gardening, cooking and cherished the time spent with her family and friends.

Eleonora will be lovingly remembered by her son, Paul G. Wetzel, and his wife, Mary Beth; her daughter, Maaike E. Wetzel; her grandchildren, Chrystal Cleaves-Sanderson, Carolyn Cleaves, Christina Wetzel Giardini, and Kaitlyn Wetzel; and her great-grandchildren, Kana’i-Kai Sanderson and Mia Giardini. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, James.

Services and burial at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery were private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Eleonora’s memory may be made to:
Alzheimers Foundation of America
322 8th Avenue, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10001
www.alzfdn.org/donate

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

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09/23/2026

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Ruth Anne Hayward, a longtime resident of Concord, Mass., renaissance woman, and beloved matriarchal cousin of her family, died peacefully on September 20, 2026, in Wrentham, Mass. She is survived by first cousins Shonah (Joseph) Hayden and James (Elaine) Jardine, their children and grandchildren, as well as additional cousins and friends in the United States and abroad. She is predeceased by her parents, Irving Hayward and Marion (Jardine) Hayward, and her brother, Robert Hayward.

Ruth was born in Burlington, Vt., near Fort Ethan Allen where her father, an Army Captain, was stationed. Throughout her childhood she lived with her family on Army bases in Alaska, Massachusetts, New York, Utah and Vermont. They settled in Concord, Mass., in 1950, where her mother became a librarian at the Concord Free Public Library. The mother-daughter pair were lifelong voracious readers. Ruth graduated from Concord High School in 1952, and then attended Colby Junior College in New Hampshire, where she served as editor of the student newspaper during her senior year.

Ruth began her professional career as a medical records specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and later transitioned to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge. She was elected President of the Massachusetts Medical Records Association and served as an independent consultant for numerous health agencies.

After earning a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1972, she accepted a position with the World Health Organization and served on long-term international assignments in Nassau, Bahamas; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands; and Beirut, Lebanon. After her tenure with the World Health Organization, she returned to Concord, where she became a top executive assistant at MITRE Corporation in Bedford, Mass. She retired from the company in 2001 and later moved to Concord Park Senior Living.

Ruth was a proud citizen and dedicated voter who was passionate about democracy. She was also a dedicated supporter of the arts, having served as treasurer of the MIT Chorale Society for a decade. She sang with the choir at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology campus in Cambridge and on several European tours. In her later years, she was also a proud audience member at the musical performances of her younger cousins.

Ruth’s wit and sophisticated prose is fondly remembered by family and friends with whom she maintained regular correspondence. She wrote poems for holiday gatherings and compiled a Christmas songbook that cousins still use to sing and play carols each year. She hosted family campouts at a cabin in the White Mountains, and drove smart, sporty cars, including an early model Volkswagen Beetle. She loved her feline companions, notably Nessie, Jake, Tina and Lexi.

Ruth was known as a Cousin with a capital C to her younger generations of cousins. Cousin Ruth took each of them on memorable day trips to historical and cultural sites and created photo albums of their special days. She will always be remembered by her famous sign-off from her letters: Family Love, Cousin R.

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life in Ruth’s honor at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Concord Funeral Home at 74 Belknap Street. Burial was private at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord.

Gifts in her name may be made to
Concord Free Public Library
129 Main Street
Concord, MA 01742
978-369-3300
www.concordlibrary.org

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

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09/16/2026

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Eleanor Gail (Brooke) Morrissey, age 88, of Newbury Court in Concord, and formerly of Wayland, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late James J. Morrissey, Jr., who passed away in 2013.

Eleanor Gail Brooke was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, on March 17, 1938, a daughter of the late John and Eleanor (Jahn) Brooke and later recognized Ernest “Ellis” Knotts as her father when her mother remarried. She graduated from Havertown Township Senior High School and later earned her degree in Home Economics from Drexel University.

Gail, as she was affectionately known by family and friends, enjoyed a fulfilling career as a writer, educator, and entrepreneur. She was a talented and accomplished writer with published articles in a variety of magazines including Brides Magazine, Cricket, Mature Living, Real Woman, The Rotarian, Vibrant Life, and Living with Teenagers.

Throughout her career, Gail’s creativity, curiosity, and love of learning were evident in all that she pursued. Gail was a long-standing substitute teacher in the Wayland and Lincoln/Sudbury school system, an active member in the Philanthropic Educational Organization (a.k.a. the PEO sisterhood), a voracious reader, and a faithful member of her church.

Family was at the heart of Gail’s life. She cherished her loving sons, daughters-in-law, and grandchildren, and treasured the many happy memories they created together. She especially enjoyed gardening, baking, painting, needlepoint, and was an avid bridge player. Gail will be remembered for her generosity through charitable giving, bridge playing skills, her infamous chocolate chip cookies, and the lasting impression she made on those fortunate enough to know her.

She is survived by her sons, Mark Morrissey and his wife, Tracy, of Sedona, Arizona, and Craig Morrissey and his partner, Seta Atamian, of Belmont; and her beloved grandchildren, Ellie, Jody, and Jake. She is also survived by her brother Rev. Dr. David A. Knotts and his wife, Sandra, of Reading, Pennsylvania. She was the sister of the late Jaqueline Bullock and the late Ginny Knotts.

Services for Gail will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to:
The Parkinson’s Foundation
New England Chapter
Attn: Donor Services
5757 Waterford District Drive, Suite 310
Miami, FL 33126
305-537-9919
http://www.parkinson.org/

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09/15/2026

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William Kirk Doggett Jr. (“Wick”), age 92, passed away on August 20th, 2026 at his home at Newbury Court in Concord, MA. Wick had been in the care of hospice for six months. He was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Cynthia Walz Doggett, on January 10, 2026.

The son of Eleanor Franklin Bicknell and William Kirk Doggett, Wick was born on June 11th, 1934 in Englewood, New Jersey, the first of three boys. The family lived in Englewood and spent their summers in Chatham, MA starting in 1941. It was in Chatham that Wick discovered his love of the ocean. He was an avid sailor, boater, fisherman, and bird watcher, spending many hours on Pleasant Bay, and the Atlantic with his brothers, Gene and Kim. At the peak of his sailing prowess, Wick competed in the open-ocean Sunfish world championship regatta in Bermuda in February 1972.

Wick graduated from the Englewood School for Boys in 1948 and Phillips Academy in 1952. He went on to attend Yale University earning a BS degree, graduating in 1956 from the ROTC program. Wick went on to serve in the U.S. Navy, as an Ensign on the destroyer Benham, achieving the rank of Lieutenant, before being honorably discharged in 1958. Wick earned his MBA from Babson College in 1970.

After the Navy, Wick started his career in manufacturing, initially with the Alcoa Corporation, and then moved to the Gillette Company in Boston, MA. He had a long career at Gillette, working in manufacturing plants in Boston, Chicago, and Andover, MA, and later ran the St. Paul, MN plant. Wick finished his career with Gillette back in Boston in management where he oversaw product distribution.

In 1957, Wick married his high school sweetheart, Cynthia, beginning a partnership that would span nearly seven decades. The couple lived in Alpine, NJ, before settling in Cohasset, MA and later Wellesley, MA. He enthusiastically introduced Cynthia to many of his passions, including fishing, boating, running, cross-country skiing, and birding. After many moves as they raised their family, Wick and Cynthia retired to Concord and Chatham, MA, where they enjoyed gardening and walking, and Wick continued to fish on his beloved boat “Skimmer,” always inviting grandchildren, friends, and cousins out to the rips to join him. Generally known as a somewhat impatient man, he tirelessly and always patiently passed on his fishing knowledge to his children, grandchildren, sons-in-law, and any friend willing to make it promptly out to the dock at 6 AM because if you arrived late, you risked facing an empty boat slip.

Known as “Woohoo” to his grandchildren, Wick was a devoted grandfather, husband, father, and friend who valued family, hard work, forward planning, and spending time outdoors. He always held himself and those around him to a high standard, encouraging his family and others to give their best, take pride in their efforts, and do things with care. He lived by the simple belief that if something was worth doing, it was worth doing right—a philosophy that was evident in so many aspects of his life.

Wick is survived by his four children: William (Kirk), Cynthia (Tia), John (Jeb), and Tiffany; daughters-in-law Laurel and Michelle; sons-in-law Stewart and John; brother John V. Doggett and his wife Toni Doggett; and ten grandchildren: Tucker, Dylan, Gray, Sawyer, Stetson, Jackson, Quentin, Verity, Finn, and Phoebe.

A private interment will take place at the Peoples Cemetery in Chatham, MA, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of William K. Doggett to:
Massachusetts Audubon Society
208 South Great Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-9500
www.massaudubon.org
or
The Friends of Chatham Waterways
P.O. Box 472
Chatham, MA 02633
www.chathamwaterways.org

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09/02/2026

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Thomas Everett Black, a Harvard graduate, Navy veteran, loving husband of 43 years, father of three and grandfather of eight, died on August 25 after a battle with cancer.

Born in Boston in 1943, he grew up in Lincoln, MA. He was the middle child of Everett and Anne Black. After attending the Fenn School and Phillips Exeter Academy, he graduated from Harvard University in the class of 1966. He served for many years as class secretary and took great pride in writing the monthly newsletter for his class until the end of his life. He was very active in planning his class reunions and was also a member of The Happy Committee for many years, serving as an usher at Harvard’s commencement, an annual event that he always looked forward to.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972 as chief engineer of the USS Sedgwick County, LST 1123 in Vietnam. Upon leaving the Navy, he began his career in business development, a career in which he worked with banks, developers, entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Tom grew up sailing, which became a lifelong passion. He was an avid runner and was a member of the Concord Runners for 40 years. A talented model ship builder, he crafted intricate models from scratch in his workshop, and often donated these models to various organizations and friends. Additionally, Tom was a loyal member of his book club of 30 years, reading each book cover to cover. A man of routine, he read three newspapers in the morning, enjoyed a nap each afternoon, and his evening martini was straight up with olives.

He was an active member of every community in which he lived, serving on the finance committees of both Lincoln and Maynard. He was treasurer on the boards of C4RJ, a restorative justice nonprofit, and Epiphany School in the critical early days of the school’s history.

Tom was baptized at St. Anne’s in-the-Fields in Lincoln and remained a dedicated parishioner for the rest of his life. He was an active member of the Wednesday morning men’s group, a one-time treasurer, a member of the Altar Guild, a lay Eucharistic minister, lector and crucifer.

Above all, Tom loved his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Nancy Ellis Black; his three children, Heather Davenport, Andrew Black and Sophie Di**le; two sons-in-law, Christian Davenport and Ryan Di**le; a daughter-in-law, Jessica Black; and eight grandchildren; as well as his brother, Stanley Black and partner, Beth Humstone. He was predeceased by his sister, Pamela Hay. He also leaves behind a large extended family and many friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE
Saturday, October 17, 2026, 11 a.m.
St. Anne’s in-the-Fields
147 Concord Rd.
Lincoln, MA 01773

In lieu of flowers, gifts in Tom’s name may be made to:
Communities for Restorative Justice
PO Box 961074
Boston, MA 02196

St. Anne’s in-the-Fields
PO Box 6
Lincoln, MA 01773

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

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08/31/2026

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Lyneath B. Floyd, 86, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 26, after a period of declining health.

Lyneath was born May 8, 1940, in Dublin, Georgia, daughter of William and Maggie Louise (Carter) Branch. Following her father’s death, she was raised in Macon, Georgia, by her mother.

She attended Mt. de Sales Academy and St. Joseph's Infirmary School of Nursing in Atlanta, where she studied nursing. During this time, she met Franklin Floyd, a student at Georgia Institute of Technology. They married in 1961 and, after Franklin’s hitch in the Army in Fort Lewis, Washington, they moved to Watertown, Massachusetts. They moved to Concord in 1968, where she lived for most of her life, on Southfield Circle, Annursnac Hill Road, and Keyes Road.

Lyneath returned to school in the early 1970s and earned an advanced degree in psychology from Emmanuel College. Following graduation, she worked at Emerson Hospital, where she became head nurse of the hospital’s psychiatric unit.

Lyneath retired in the late 1990s to care for her husband during an extended illness.

After retiring, Lyneath became an avid world traveler, including a memorable global circumnavigation that took her to six continents over the course of a year. When not traveling, Lyneath was a faithful volunteer with Open Table, preparing and serving meals to families in need. It was an apt role for her, as food held a central role in her life. A highly skilled and creative chef, her elegant meals for family and friends were legendary.

A true Southern cook, she took great joy in sharing the secrets and kitchen wisdom with her children and grandchildren, wisdom handed down to her by her mother and grandmother.

Lyneath is predeceased by her husband, her sister Laquita Runyan, and her beloved niece Karen Drinkard.

She is survived by her daughter, Shannon, her husband Daniel Leibholz of Newton and their children Nate and Jonah; her son, Jesse, his wife Michelle Brosnahan of Boxborough and their children Ethan and Abigail; Aynsley, her husband Thomas Mucha of Boston and their daughter, Carter; her nephew, Kenneth Runyan and his wife, Gisele MaCauley of Florida; and her many beloved nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are welcome to The Colonial Inn in Concord on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 from noon to 2 p.m. for a light lunch and reception.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to:
Open Table
P.O. Box 42
Concord, Massachusetts 01742
www.opentable.org

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08/31/2026

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Robert Richard Stroud, Jr., age 84, known to everyone as Bob or Bobby, died peacefully at home in Concord, Massachusetts, on August 27, 2026. Born in East Orange, New Jersey, Bob was the beloved only child of the late Robert R. Stroud and Caroline E. Stroud. He brought joy, humor, and steady kindness to the lives of all who knew him.

Bob graduated from Trinity-Pawling School in 1961, Trinity College in 1965, and Columbia Business School in 1966. Camp Dudley, an all-boys summer camp on Lake Champlain, held a special place in his heart. He spent 13 summers there, living by the “The Other Fellow First” motto and forming lifelong friendships. It was also where he was working the summer he began dating Lynn Tuach, whom he married in 1967. He later served four years in the United States Air Force on Andrews Air Force base, in purchasing, supporting Air Force One and the White House.

Bob and Lynn settled in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he built a 27-year career in corporate purchasing at Procter & Gamble. Summers were spent in Siasconset on Nantucket Island, riding the waves at Madequecham, golfing near Sankaty Head, giving friends historical tours of the old whaling village, and watching the sunset from the moors. Nantucket was a place they treasured, and Bob carried it with him year-round in a wardrobe defined by “Nantucket reds.” Vacation was never far away, as winters meant dips in the Caribbean waters and rum cocktails on the island of Virgin Gorda, first together and later with children and grandchildren.

Bob embraced retirement with curiosity and enthusiasm. His warm smile was easy to find behind a camera, on the tennis court, at the grill, or enjoying an oyster shooter. He loved researching trips to Europe, renting houses, and discovering the best local cheese, w**e, and butcher shops. He was also particularly good at napping, a skill he happily passed down.

In 2015, Bob and Lynn moved to Concord to be closer to family, which meant everything to him. Bob, Lynn, and their only child, Carrie, were a close-knit trio. When Carrie married Jim Coutre of Concord, Bob was delighted to welcome another man into the family—other than the cat, as he liked to joke. He adored his grandchildren, Olivia of Tampa, Florida, and Porter of New York City. From early morning school pickups, for which he would arrive 20 minutes early, and sideline cheers to Celtics games, adulting advice, and daily updates, he remained proudly involved. As Olivia became an art teacher and Porter began his finance career, Bob loved following their lives, often sharing his own funny stories and experiences, many of which carried a useful piece of advice. He ended every call with, “Love you.”

To his family, Bob was simply the best. He and Lynn were true partners, sharing a marriage marked by devotion, humor, and remarkable harmony. He showed those around him how to be a loving husband, an extraordinary father, and an affectionate grandfather. His pride in his family showed in everything he did, and his love and support were unconditional. He made all their lives better.

Services will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Duvall Chapel at Newbury Court, 80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA 01742.

Donations in his memory may be made to:
Open Table P.O. Box 42
Concord, MA 01742

’Sconset Trust
Post Office Box 821
Siasconset, MA, 02564

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

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08/26/2026

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Pamela Burke Pease, age 83, though only admitting to 39, passed away peacefully at her home in Concord on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, after a prolonged journey through Alzheimer’s, nearly all of which was done with a smile.

Pam was born in Bronxville, New York, on September 25, 1942, to parents B James Burke and Elizabeth I Burke, and was raised in Weston, Connecticut. She was raised in a home filled with love, laughter, music, fun, animals, and a built-in desire to help others. She attended local schools and then the Graham-Eckes School in Palm Beach, Bradford Junior College, and the University of Grenoble.

In her early years, Pam worked in the travel industry in New York City, putting her foreign language skills to good use. Before moving to Concord in 1984, Pam and family lived in Alexandria, VA, where she made lifelong friends as she did everywhere she went.

After moving to Concord with her family, Pam enjoyed working in the Concord Museum shop and raising a family.

Pam leaves a loving family and a family who she loved dearly. She is survived by her husband, Colin; sons Andrew and Grafton; daughters-in-law Laura and Julia; grandchildren Anthony, Adeline, Emmett, and Oliver; her sister Diana and husband Grafton Reeves; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Her house was filled with song and laughter, and nearly everyone she encountered, particularly if younger, was referred to as dearie. Sometimes a stickler for correct grammar, she had a love for language and always kept a dictionary handy.

She brought fun to everything her family did and will be sorely missed.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Pam for her memorial service on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 2:00 pm in the Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm Street, Concord. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery will be private.

Donations in her memory may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association
320 Nevada St., #201
Newton, MA 02460
617-868-6718
www.alz.org/manh

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