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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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03/30/2026

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On March 24, 2026, William B. Stason of Lincoln, Massachusetts died peacefully at home at the age of 94.

Bill was a force of nature, guided by a strong moral compass and a lifelong commitment to community, service and medicine. In his seventies, he biked up Mount Washington; in his eighties, he traveled to Nepal on a medical mission; and in his nineties, he continued to work out regularly and tend his Codman community garden plot. Bill was active and held several leadership positions in the town of Lincoln including with The First Parish Church, Codman Community Farms, Lincoln Minutemen.

Born and raised in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of Edwin Blythe Stason and Adeline Boaz Stason, and was predeceased by his brother, E. Blythe Stason, Jr. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Michigan in 1953, served three years in the United States Navy, and earned his medical degree cm laude from Harvard Medical School in 1960. He completed his cardiology training at Massachusetts General Hospital and Columbia University and earned a degree in public health from Harvard’s School of Public Health.

Bill was a devoted husband and father who loved the outdoors and shared many adventures with his family. He is survived by Susan, his wife of 57 years; his children, William, Thomas, Amanda, and Suzannah, and their partners; and his grandchildren, Zalen, Liam, Josie, Journey, and Everly.

A memorial service will be held at The First Parish Church in Lincoln, 4 Bedford Rd., Lincoln, Massachusetts on Friday, May 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on his behalf to
The First Parish Church
14 Bedford Rd.
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-8118
www.fplincoln.org
or
The Codman Community Farm
58 Codman Road
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-259-0456
www.codmanfarm.org

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03/30/2026

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Katharine Grinnell More passed away peacefully at Rivercrest Nursing Home in Concord, MA on March 6th at the age of 94. Known in her early years as Kitty and later as Kate, she was born in Milton, the second of Nicholas and Virginia Morris Biddle’s four children.

Kate had many talents, varied interests and tremendous energy. She grew up in Milton, where she attended Milton Academy, then studied art history at Vassar College. Kate showed early promise as an artist, chronicling family life in cartoons and contributing cartoons to the Milton and Vassar newspapers. Following Vassar, Kate was hired as the artist for an archaeological dig at Mycenae, Greece, then worked at the Metropolitan Museum in NYC, and taught English at Milton Academy.

Upon marrying Trenchard More, Jr in 1958, Kate dedicated herself to nurturing a vibrant and loving family life. She was a creative, tireless mother and raised her three children without television. Instead, she encouraged a wide range of activities including sailing, skiing, skating, riding, hiking, board games, arts and crafts, music, cooking, vegetable gardening, and extensive reading. Her carved pumpkins, hand drawn valentines and witty birthday cards were expressive masterpieces. Her method of teaching sailing by deliberately capsizing on occasion to eliminate fear became legendary in the wider family.

Kate was a gifted illustrator and studied at the Art Students League of New York in the early 1970s. After moving to Sudbury, MA she pursued social work, gained a master’s degree at Leslie College, then completed a PhD at the Boston Centre for Modern Psychoanalytic Studies while also working as their administrator and librarian. Retirement to Vermont rekindled her love of art and inspired her to capture Vermont’s disappearing farms on canvas. Skilled in oil and watercolour, she exhibited at the AVA Art Gallery in Lebanon, NH and the Chaffee Art Centre in Rutland, VT, and earned membership in the Vermont Watercolour Society. Her poignant paintings of aging Vermont barns and coastal Maine are colourful reminders of her warmth and talent.

Kate is survived by her three children, Paul More, Grinnell More, and Libby Pratt, her sister Elizabeth Barrett, and brother Nicholas Biddle, Jr, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service in Kate’s honor will be held on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 2:30 pm at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 112 Randolph Ave, Milton, MA.

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03/23/2026

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There are not enough words to describe Julian Cole, so it may be best to choose the one that comes closest—polymath. Julian was a mathematician (doctorate from the University of Sussex, 1976 with dissertation in Category Theory), a computer professional, a folk dancer, a musician (cello, fiddle, viols, recorders, voice), and an avid student of natural science, medicine, history, folklore, and mythology. There was very little that did not interest him, and he enthusiastically pursued everything that did.

The title of Julian’s major contribution to mathematics 55 years ago is "The Bicategory of Topoi and Spectra", and it is available athttp://www.tac.mta.ca/tac/reprints/articles/25/tr25.pdf

And there's more. There is a very high-level community of mathematical physicists called "nLab" where people discuss high-level topics of importance. So, it turns out that exactly five years ago they discussed Julian’s results in their "nLab". On the internet, query “Cole nLab”. The AI summary is helpful.

Julian was born October 19, 1946 in Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, to Philip Jack Cole and Pansy Eve Hopkins. Their family of three children was shaped by post-war England, all things French (which Philip taught to high school boys), and the untimely death of Julian’s sister, Ursula (genetic high cholesterol). Julian immigrated to the United States in 1976 to assume a junior faculty position in the mathematics department at the University of Pennsylvania. After two years there and two years at Union College in Schenectady, New York, he became disenchanted with academia. His field had become narrower, and he had no one to talk to. He was lonely! So, Julian moved to the Boston area, learned to program, and spent the rest of his working life in the computer industry. Among his many companies were Computer Vision, Jarg, OmniViz, and Harvard Medical School’s Firefly.

Between Julian’s cello life in high school (primarily at Dartington Hall) and then, again, since 2010, Julian spent decades in the world of Early Music. He could play recorders before he learned to read English, and he could play any stringed instrument put into his hands. Viols were his gift. A favorite memory of his was the summer at Pinewoods Music and Dance Camp when he created an Elizabethan tour through the camp with all the costumes, music, and proclamations that he could research and direct. Julian loved bringing people together for celebration, including playing or dancing for his longsword team of 30 years.

A man acquainted with words and their etymology, Julian adored literature - something he greatly bonded over with his wife, Jennifer, and stepdaughter, Katalina. Julian was an enthusiastic supporter of Katalina’s writing, reading everything from school essays to short stories. He encouraged her until she achieved her dream of becoming a published author. His loving cheerleading was a crucial part of what helped Katalina become a professional writer, and his words on her work will be deeply missed. The day before he died, Katalina read him the first chapter of her current manuscript, and it lit him up for the first time in months. It’s a memory she will cherish forever.

After his retirement in 2017, Julian spent the rest of his life eagerly supporting his wife and pursuing his passions—particularly music. He dedicated his time to singing and playing string quartets with dear friends, as well as his brother, Paul. Julian and Paul had great times playing cello and violin duets together, rejoicing in a shared language that they both found powerful. Julian played music until the very end of his life, performing with his cello ensemble at his assisted living facility. Even to his newest friends, Julian was known as someone who brought music wherever he went. It is safe to say that everyone who was fortunate enough to know Julian has rejoiced in his knowledge, his antic wit, and his ability to pierce through noise to the essence of an issue. He was a man who was incapable of holding a boring conversation, and who brought spark to every encounter.

On March 16, 2026, Julian died (at aged 79) from pancreatic cancer, the same disease that took his mother almost 50 years ago. He leaves behind him his wife, the Reverend Jennifer Beal, his stepdaughter Katalina Gamarra (and Jimmy), his brother Paul (and Eileen), his nephew Neal, his former wife Christine Rua, with whom he loved traveling the globe, a vast circle of friends and musical collaborators, and a world that has been impoverished by his departure.

All are invited to a service of word, music, and dance on Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 3:00 pm, Trinity Episcopal Church, 81 Elm St., Concord, MA (live-streamed at trinityconcord.org).

Contributions would honor Julian to:
Greenpeace
1300 Eye Street, NW, Ste 1100
Washington, DC 20005
1-800-722-6995
www.greenpeace.org

Pinewoods Dance Camp
80 Cornish Field Road
Plymouth, MA 02360
508-224-4858
www.pinewoods.org

ACMP - Associated Chamber Music Players
1133 Broadway #810
New York, NY 10010
212-645-7424
www.acmp.net

Concord Chorus
P.O. Box 171
Concord, MA 01742
www.concordchorus.org

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03/19/2026

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Fay S. Crossley of Westborough, Massachusetts passed away on March 14, 2026, from a decrepit body. Born in Concord, MA, to the late Anne and Donald Crossley in 1944. She was the sister of Jamie Crossley of Hudson, Dawn Nickerson of Toronto, Canada, and the late Leigh Crossley, also the aunt to several nieces and nephews. Fay also leaves behind some cherished, longtime wonderful friends.

Fay was a graduate of Concord-Carlisle High School (1962), UMASS Amherst (1966), and Boston University School of Social Work (1977). Following college graduation, she spent a memorable year as a VISTA volunteer at a rural state hospital in West Virginia. After living in San Jose, California for several years, she returned to MA to work as a social worker, first in child welfare and then for 30 years at Milton Hospital. She had the good fortune to work with many unforgettable patients, families, clients and co-workers over the years.

Fay enjoyed many years at her cottage in Humarock, MA. In retirement, as well as continuing her lifelong passion for photography, she enjoyed tutoring several outstanding people in the English as a Second Language Program, attending the Symphony, and perfecting her skills in the game of pool.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Fay for a period of visitation on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Concord Funeral Home, 74 Belknap St., Concord, MA. Her graveside service will follow at the Glenwood Cemetery, Maynard.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the charity of your choice.

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03/12/2026

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Arthur John “Artty” Kinsman, 81, of Concord and Arlington, MA (December 15, 1944 – March 5, 2026), passed away peacefully.

He was the son of the late John A. and Margaret (Quinn) Kinsman and the stepson of the late Edna (Hicks) Kinsman. Artty was the devoted husband of 57 years to Corinne (Price) Kinsman, formerly of Medford, and the dedicated father of John Kinsman.

In addition to his wife and son, he leaves behind two grandsons, Oscar and Sam (along with their dogs, Hooper and Ozzie). He is also survived by his daughter-in-law, Lindsay McConchie, and her loving family. Artty leaves brothers- and sisters-in-law Joel and Marg Price of New Hampshire, and James (“Rick”) and Cathy Price of New Jersey, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He also leaves his dear childhood companion, Kathy Schiavo of Everett, and his oldest friend, John Harrison of Medford and Woburn.

Artty served as president of three organizations where he spent many happy hours with friends: the Concord Rod & Gun Club, Concord Youth Theatre, and The Concord Players.

A 1963 graduate of Mt. St. Charles Academy in Woonsocket, RI, Artty was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He retired from Mt. Auburn Hospital after 50 years of service, leaving behind many dear friends.

Family and friends will gather for a celebration of life on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Concord Rod & Gun Club, 74 Strawberry Hill Road, Concord, MA.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Artty’s memory may be made to the GoFundMe page supporting beloved Concord Youth Theatre teen Emma Robertson: https://gofund.me/08a2be28e

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03/08/2026

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Kenneth Edward Pauley, age 89, passed away on February 5th, 2O26 at the Emerson Hospital in Concord, Massachusetts. He was born on June 15, 1936 in Boston. Ken was the fourth and last child of Charles F. Pauley, a Locksmith, and Mary E. Mozdziez, a refugee from Poland.

Ken is survived by his wife, Lucy Kirshner of Acton, MA, and his 2 children, Mark Pauley of Hudson, MA, and Heidi Meadows of Green Mt, North Carolina. Kenneth had 3 grandchildren.

As a young boy, Ken’s parents were the center of his life. Both his father and mother instilled the values of hard work and doing jobs well. His parents also recognized that each of their boys had different interests and that they could help them. They saw from the start that Ken liked to be outdoors. With that start, for the rest of his life, Ken always finished what he started and worked hard on them. Ken was full of interests, but his greatest passion, the one that captured his interest most, was his love for exploring animals in the natural world. This became a defining characteristic of his being. In those years, he learned, had fun, and got into mischief. Ken’s father helped him make homes for turtles and raccoons, and even for a bear. Often, Ken put a jumping spider in his shirt to play with it when the teacher wasn’t looking.

Ken found the Museum of Science in Boston when he was a teenager, and he was never far from it. He and a friend were given keys to get into the Museum early to feed the animals before visitors were let in. They also found snakes for the Museum to show. Along with the Museum, Ken loved summer camps. He started as a child himself and eventually led camps, some for children and once for a camp for blind adults. All this time, Ken was watching, learning, and teaching himself. There were so many things for him to learn, including fishing, hunting, and boating, and he took time for all of those.

During his first marriage, when he had children, there were responsibilities, and Ken tried selling cars. He found those workdays long and hard, and while he did earn money and he enjoyed some friends, the hot clothes and grind of it all were not fun for him. Fun was important for Ken. He left that job going back to the Museum. It wasn’t as lucrative but he was much happier.

When Ken came back to the Museum of Science, he stayed for 43 years. He taught live animal presentations and gave courses for children and their parents. Ken became intimate with the Museum’s legends like Spooky the Owl, and he was also eager to introduce visitors to the Theatre of Electrical Science. Brad Washburn had been the head of the museum, and he wanted to make visitors understand what science is about. Ken understood this. He had been observing, asking questions, thinking, and encouraging his own ideas. The Museum allowed Ken to be a teacher and a perpetual student himself.

One of the best things about Ken as a teacher was that he had fun. He brought a cow into the Museum one day and allowed young children to try to get milk from her. Science in school can be full of intimidating vocabulary, but Ken talked in everyday words and even with funny ideas. His curiosity and even his sense of humor kept visitors listening.

Ken’s Boston roots were as strong as his Boston accent, but East Africa got into his blood and held a firm grip on his heart. The idea of Africa had fascinated him since he was a little boy and when he finally went there, the reality was even more fascinating. Through the Museum, Ken led many groups on trips to Tanzania, sharing his observations and excitement while making life-long friends.

Ken Pauley retired, but he never really grew up. There was still more time for him to learn. His first two wives must have had the strength to live through his vibrant, fun, but sometimes uncomfortable ideas. His third wife, Lucy Kirshner, who worked at the Museum and shared Ken’s ideas, moved to a pond where Ken designed their final house. It looked out to the woods and water. With chipmunks and bobcats, among hundreds of animals, trees that needed work, and a few more visits to Africa, it was great, but never enough time.

Services will be private

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