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01/15/2026

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Kathryn Elizabeth (Kellogg) Flynn died peacefully at home on January 9, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Kathryn was the devoted wife of John J. Flynn for 55 years, who predeceased her in 2021. She was predeceased by her daughter, Judith Flynn Hardy in 2013. She was the proud and loving mother of Karen Flynn Gaffney (Kevin) and Sean Flynn (Maureen), and adoring grandmother of Maeve, Ryan, and Elizabeth Gaffney, and Elish, Liam, and Delaney Flynn.

Born on November 12, 1939, Kathryn grew up in a small, rural farming community outside of Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of Karl and Alice (Crosby) Kellogg.

As an undergraduate, Kathryn studied elementary and special education at Washington University in St Louis through the Central Institute for the Deaf. She earned her master’s degree in elementary and special education from Northeastern University. After graduating, Kathryn taught in several states, including Michigan and Maryland. It was while teaching in Maryland that she met John. They were married there in 1966, and soon after, settled in Massachusetts, where John’s family was from, making their home in Concord.

Kathryn was a kind-hearted, gentle, and loving woman who gathered and cherished many dear friends throughout her rich life. She gracefully balanced a devoted teaching career with being a loving and fully present mother, never missing a school event or after-school game. A farmer at heart, she found great joy in her flower and vegetable gardens and could identify nearly any flower. She grew up working around and riding horses on her family’s farm, and never lost her love for the simple rhythm of farm life. She also delighted in attending as many of her grandchildren’s events as she could, from lacrosse and soccer games to dance recitals, regattas, and ice hockey games.

Kathryn was also a master seamstress. As a young woman, she made her own clothing, and later lovingly created her children’s Halloween costumes and Bicentennial outfits. She also loved to bake, and made it a cherished tradition to create a personalized birthday cake for each of her grandchildren every year.

Kathy also had a fun and adventurous spirit. As an undergraduate, she seized the opportunity to spend a summer working in Estes Park, CO, where she led hiking trips up Longs Peak. The summer after graduating from Washington University, she and several friends embarked on a month long cross country trip which culminated at the Seattle World’s Fair.

Kathy and John were longtime members of the Heritage Pool and Racquet Club, where she enjoyed playing tennis. She loved both cross-country and downhill skiing at their home in the White Mountains, and took great pleasure in hosting friends for ski weekends. Kathy cherished her long walks around Concord and Ripley School and delighted in traveling with family and friends. She especially looked forward to the annual summer family vacation in Maine, as well as Fourth of July celebrations on Cape Cod.

Kathryn was an active and devoted member of the Trinitarian Congregational Church for over 58 years. Over those years, she served on numerous committees, most recently being The Caring Connection Committee, offering her time and compassion to others. She also served for many years on the board of the Timothy Wheeler House, most recently as its president. Kathryn and John were proud patrons of the 51 Walden Theatre group and deeply enjoyed the friendship and community they found there.

Kathryn was a voracious reader and beloved member of a wonderful book club (NGBC) made up of dear friends and neighbors.

In addition to her heartbroken children and grandchildren, Kathryn is survived by her dear sister, Jean Soules of GA, and eight beloved nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery is also private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Kathryn’s memory may be made to the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742 (www.triconchurch.org)

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01/15/2026

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R. Wayne Grant, age 95, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2026, in Concord, Massachusetts, surrounded by his loving family.

Wayne was born on March 19, 1930, in Beverly, Massachusetts, the son of the Reverend E. Milton Grant and Mary Knight Grant. Both of Wayne’s parents came from families of six children, and as a result, Wayne grew up connected to a large and loving circle of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He maintained deep historical ties to Manchester-by-the-Sea, rooted in the Knight family, a connection he cherished throughout his life.

Wayne spent his childhood in Marshalltown, Iowa; Presque Isle, Maine; and Cleveland, Ohio, where he graduated from James Rhodes High School.

During his time in Presque Isle, his father served as minister of the Congregational Church. Wayne also spent many summers at the family cottage on Norway Lake in Maine—experiences that helped shape his lifelong love of Maine, nature, and time spent with family.

His faith was nurtured early and remained the cornerstone of his life. In 2015, Wayne attended the 150th anniversary of the church in Presque Isle, where his father was honored and remembered—an experience that was among the most meaningful highlights of Wayne’s life and one he held close to his heart.

A gifted scholar, Wayne received a full scholarship to Yale University and later earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He served his country with honor as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Wayne married Mary Comey Grant, and together they raised their two children, Scott and Debby, making homes in Rochester, New York; Orchard Park, New York; and Andover, Massachusetts. He built a distinguished career as a finance executive, known for his integrity, leadership, and commitment to service.

Service to others was a defining thread throughout Wayne’s life. He held numerous volunteer and leadership roles, including serving as a board member of the North Essex Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization important to him and his son, Scott. He served as President of Samaritans of Merrimack Valley; as a member and President of the Treasurers’ Club of Boston; and as Board member, Treasurer, and Chairman of the Building Committee of the American Congregational House in Boston. His faith found expression through active involvement at West Parish Church in Andover and Old South Church in Boston, both United Church of Christ congregations.

Wayne found great joy in classical music and treasured the memory of singing Handel’s Messiah with his daughter, Debby. He was an avid traveler, exploring the world extensively and organizing many alumni trips for his Harvard Business School Class of 1957. He also loved swimming and sailing, including Maine schooner voyages, and took special pride in bringing each of his three grandchildren on a schooner cruise aboard the Victory Chimes.

In 2007, Wayne married Dorothy Huebner, beginning a new chapter filled with companionship and shared adventures. They settled in Topsham, Maine, and spent winters in Hilton Head, South Carolina. In 2017, they moved to Newbury Court in Concord, Massachusetts, where Wayne formed deep friendships, participated in many activities, and faithfully attended church each Sunday.

Above all, Wayne’s faith and family were the great anchors of his life. He lived with humility, gratitude, and a quiet strength rooted in his Christian faith.

Wayne is survived by his son, M. Scott Grant of Branford, Connecticut; his daughter, Deborah Grant Sirois, and her husband, Charles, of Acton, Massachusetts; his grandchildren, Matthew Sirois and his wife, Amanda, of Groveland, Massachusetts; Christopher Sirois and his wife, Lauren, of Austin, Texas; and Elizabeth Sirois of Boston, Massachusetts; and by his great-grandson and great-granddaughter, who brought him tremendous joy.He was predeceased by his beloved sister, Anita Grant Saylor, whom he loved dearly. Wayne shared a very special bond with his nieces, Mary Ruth (“Mimi”) and Becky, and his nephew, Grant, as well as many extended family members.

A memorial service will be held at Duvall Chapel, Newbury Court, Concord, MA, on March 8, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Burial will be private in the Knight family plot at Rosedale Cemetery in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made by check, payable to the New England Deaconess Association, with “Spiritual Life Fund” written in the memo line, and mailed to 100 Newbury Court, Concord, MA 01742, or to The Samaritans, Family Services of the Merrimack Valley, 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840, in loving memory of Wayne.

The family extends their deep gratitude to the staff of Newbury Court and Rivercrest for their compassionate care, kindness, and support throughout Wayne’s later years.

Wayne’s life was a testament to faith, service, and love—and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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01/15/2026

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Cynthia Walz Doggett, 90, of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at her home in Concord, MA, with her beloved husband of 68 years by her side. She had been in the compassionate care of hospice for two years.

Born on December 9, 1935 in New York, NY, Cynthia was the cherished only child of Marjorie B. and Hans G. Walz. Her childhood was filled with books, art, and the companionship of her dachshunds, Frankie and Fritter. She treasured summers at Camp Cowasset in North Falmouth, MA, and family travels throughout New England. Cynthia was deeply loved by her parents, who instilled in her enduring values of faith, kindness, and good humor that she carried throughout her life.

Cynthia grew up in Englewood, NJ, where she attended The Dwight School for Girls before pursuing her passion for the arts at Smith College, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Art History in 1957. That same summer, she married her high school sweetheart, William Kirk (Wick) Doggett, Jr, beginning a partnership that would span nearly seven decades. The couple lived in Alpine, NJ, before settling in Cohasset and later Wellesley, MA. It was Wick who introduced her to Chatham, MA, where beginning in 1955, she spent cherished summers at the family's "beach house"—a small cottage overlooking the harbor where three generations of Doggett's gathered.

One of Cynthia's greatest adventures came when the family moved to Edina, MN, for five years. There, she forged lifelong friendships, learned to cross-country ski, explored the region's 10,000 lakes, and discovered a passion for photography. She also worked at a stationery store, where she delighted in the creative process of designing personalized stationery, cards, and invitations for her clients. In retirement, Cynthia learned how to make Nantucket Baskets, and spent twenty years creating stunning baskets for family and friends. Her memory will live on in all of her beautifully crafted baskets.

Above all, Cynthia's family was the center of her world. She devoted her love, pride, and boundless energy to them every day, creating memories and traditions that will endure for generations. Her presence will be forever missed, and her sweet smile and kind touch will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Cynthia is survived by her devoted husband of 68 years, William Kirk Doggett, Jr and their four children: William Kirk (Kirk) Doggett III and wife Laurel; Cynthia V. (Tia) Doggett; John B. (Jeb) Doggett and wife Michelle; Tiffany A. Doggett and husband John Lynch, her son-in-law Stewart G. MacDonald, and her ten cherished grandchildren - Tucker, Dylan, Gray, Stetson, Jackson, Quentin, Verity, Finn and Phoebe.

Services will be held at Newbury Court’s Duvall Chapel, 80 Deaconess Rd., Concord, on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 3:00 pm, and a private interment will take place in July at the Peoples Cemetery in Chatham, MA.

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01/08/2026

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Robert Widing Lawson passed away on December 15, 2025 at his home in Concord after a brave battle with Glioblastoma and Parkinsons. Born on January 21, 1953 in Nyack, New York, Bob was the son of Arthur and Helen (Widing) and the brother of Richard, Peter, and Karen.

Bob embraced a fun-loving and adventurous spirit from an early age with a group of friends who called themselves the TSG—Tom Sawyer Gang. The teenagers hitchhiked widely, canoed the Mississippi and Connecticut rivers, and even hopped a freight train.

Bob attended Deerfield Academy and then Bowdoin College, where he met his life partner, Janet Keydel. Friends called them the ‘Bobbsey Twins,’ and they were inseparable thereafter.

Inspired by the Beatles, Bob’s love of music was an essential thread throughout his life. After college, Bob and Janet built Blue Jay Studio, a world-class recording studio, under a hill in Carlisle, MA. Bob managed the studio from 1979 to 2001. It became a hub for the vibrant local music community, and also a place that attracted greats like Yo-Yo Ma, Billy Joel, and Aerosmith, and which produced Gold, Platinum, and Grammy-winning records. After Blue Jay, Bob put his creativity to work in video production.

Bob was a family man above all, and a devoted and involved father to his three children, Barrett, Julia, and Sawyer. He shared with them his passion for music, forming the Lawson Family Band and performing at school, church, and town events, with a repertoire ranging from classical to rock & roll.

Active in Concord and easily recognizable by his Henry David Thoreau beard, Bob volunteered with TriCon Church, Mass Audubon, and the Concord Climate Action Network. He co-authored “Birding by Ear,” a Peterson Field Guide, and created “The Kids Collection of Greatest Classics,” a three-volume set of classical melodies for children.

Bob had a sense of humor and life-force that drew people to him. He maintained strong relationships from all phases of his life, and was grateful for reaching his 50th anniversary with Janet; for his three grandchildren, Grace, Logan, and James; and for new family members Maddy Tillotson and Santi Dueñas. In his last year, his devoted friends and family showed up for him, a testament to a life well-lived.

Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Bob on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 11:00 am in the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA.

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01/08/2026

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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.

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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12/29/2025

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John L. Acampora III of Westford, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Born on February 4, 1970, in Teaneck, New Jersey, to John L. Acampora Jr. and Carole Kiely Acampora, he was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend who loved his family deeply. John was known for his kind heart, hard-working nature, and dedication to helping others. He had the beautiful gift of bringing warmth and positivity to everyone who knew him.

John graduated from Weston High School in 1990 and then went on to earn a degree in hospitality and hotel services from Newbury College. After spending many years in the hospitality industry, John transitioned to a career in the home healthcare field, where he truly embraced being a man for others in providing dedicated care and companionship for his elderly patients.

John loved sports and celebrated all things Boston, especially the New England Patriots. He was an avid golfer in his younger years. Above all, his greatest joy was cheering on his daughter Julia at her youth, high school, and college soccer games. John was her biggest cheerleader. Being a father was his greatest passion in life.

John is survived by his daughter, Julia Acampora, his father, John L. Acampora Jr., his sisters, Laraine McCormack (Keith) and Danielle Cannella (Jason), his brother, Brian Acampora (Corinne), nephews William McCormack, Logan Cannella, August Acampora, and Lucian Cannella; and his nieces, Caitlin McCormack, Ella McCormack, and Camille Acampora. John was preceded in death by his beloved mother, Carole Kiely Acampora, whose love and guidance, coupled with his father’s, shaped him into the remarkable man he became.

John's funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 A.M., at the Holy Family Parish, St. Bernard Church, 12 Monument Square, Concord, MA 01742.

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12/27/2025

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Marguerite Marie (Scalzo) Wengler, 82 years of age, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2025, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Born in the winter of 1943 in Kokomo, Indiana, to Eugene and Flavia Scalzo. Marguerite was raised in Long Island, New York, and later moved to Massachusetts, where she obtained her master’s degree. She worked as an instructor for the mentally challenged at Curry University prior to moving to Vero Beach, Florida.

Marguerite was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in both Massachusetts and Florida.

For Marguerite, family and teaching were her life. She enjoyed painting and writing educational materials for people with disabilities.

Survivors include her loving husband, James Wengler; son, Dale Wengler (Jahnelle); daughter, Lauren Ferris; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; and her sister Carolyn Rooney.

Marguerite was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Flavia Scalzo, and son James Wengler.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3980 12th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The funeral service will start promptly at 11:30 am. Burial will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Brookside Cemetery, 36 Gleasondale Road, Stow, Massachusetts.

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12/23/2025

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Dorothy T. Huebner, born on March 15, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice in Lincoln.

Growing up an enlisted chaplain’s daughter during WWII, Dorothy moved many times during her youth, ending up in Kingston, New York for high school. She attended Drew University and then earned her Master’s degree in Education before becoming a third-grade teacher, supporting her three daughters as a single mother in the 1970’s. Acquiring two more daughters, she remarried Daniel Huebner, who pre-deceased her in 2005. She then married R. Wayne Grant, who survives her at Rivercrest Nursing Home in Concord.

Although she valued her many years as an educator, Dorothy considered her daughters her “greatest gifts.” Dorothy showed up with a kindness, humility, sense of humor, and all-enveloping warmth that, in turn, were the greatest gifts she left to this world and those lucky enough to have called her Mom, Grandma, Love, Sister, Aunt, or Friend. Also known as “The Great Dot” by her family, she will live on through them – as they live their lives sowing the kindness she reaped in them.

Dorothy is survived by five daughters: Lynn Cain of Sudbury, Jill Heisey of Concord, Robyn Heisey (and husband, Todd Monjar) of Bellingham, Danielle Huebner of Quincy, and Phaedra Huebner of San Diego, California; three grandchildren: Emily Cain of Watertown, Ryan Cain of New York City, and Sebron (Phoenix) Rowe of Framingham; one brother: David B. Tarr (and wife, Helen) of Charlotte, North Carolina; and seven beloved nieces and one nephew.

A private gathering of family and friends is being planned for sometime this Spring – to further celebrate “The Great Dot.”

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12/19/2025

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Bruce Clark Woolley, Jr., age 61, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Emerson Hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Boston on September 22, 1964, he was the son of the late Bruce Clark Woolley, Sr. and Edith (McFarland) Woolley.

Bruce enjoyed his childhood in Stow, MA. He attended the League School before becoming a full-time resident at Minute Man Arc of Concord where he thrived with his peers. He enjoyed participating in many of the activities and events and was loved by all who knew him.

He is survived by his sisters, Gail Woolley and Christine Ham, her husband, David, and nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and his many friends and extended family at Minute Man Arc.

Family gathered at the Concord Funeral Home for a private funeral service with Rev. Nancy Hagner, Rector at Trinity Episcopal Church. Burial followed at Brookside Cemetery, Stow.

Donations in his memory may be made to:
Minute Man Arc
35 Forest Ridge Rd.
Concord, MA 01742
www.minutemanarc.org

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12/19/2025

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It is with profound sadness that we note the sudden passing of Mary Larner Ferguson, of Concord, MA, Nantucket, MA, and Gulfstream, FL, on December 15, 2025. Born on June 15, 1956, Mary grew up in Concord, MA. She graduated from Concord-Carlisle High School and Pine Manor College. An accomplished figure skater with the Skating Club of Boston, she was also a USFSA Test Judge, and in more recent years was pursuing her passion for ice dance. In her professional life, Mary was a software engineer at Wang Laboratories.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 42 years, Greg Ferguson; her cherished children, Sarah (Toby) and Tommy (Hannah); and her adored grandson, Harrison. She is also survived by her sister, Betsy Ciuffetti; her brother, John Larner; her sisters-in-law, Gerry Patkay and Judy Ferguson; and her brothers-in-law, Gary Ferguson, Jay Ferguson, and Pierre Patkay. She was predeceased by her brother, Charlie Larner, and her late husband, David Webb.

Salt of the earth and a treasured, adored friend to so many, Mary was defined by a deep devotion to her family and a bottomless well of selfless care and support. Her most cherished role was that of Harrison’s devoted Mimi. She was the glue that held everything and everyone together. A true jack-of-all-trades, she was a designer, contractor, electrician, IT expert, golf enthusiast, healthy chef, and seamstress extraordinaire - designing and creating beautiful clothing and wrapping friends and family in her cozy, homemade blankets. Mary created homes filled with warmth, beauty, and love.

A lifelong resident of her beloved Concord, she was a lover of nature whose favorite moments included skating on the frozen Concord River and long walks at Egg Rock and other Concord trails. She also relished all things Nantucket, from a swim off Coatue to quiet moonlit strolls, to late-afternoon golf followed by her favorite Sconset Sunset cocktail.

The family will hold a private burial and will arrange a memorial service to honor Mary’s memory at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mary’s name may be made to:
The Concord Bridge
56 Winthrop Street, Suite C
Concord, MA 01742
www.concordbridge.org

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12/19/2025

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Kari Rodgers Urbowicz, 96, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025.

Born in New York City, she was the daughter of Marion Bradley Rodgers and William Livingston Rodgers. She grew up in San Diego, California, and Bronxville, New York.

She was the beloved wife of William J. Urbowicz for 57 years. Kari and Bill married in 1954 and raised their four children in Armonk, New York. They were loyal friends to their many Armonk neighbors and hosted and attended many parties during their 33 years there. Kari had many more friends through her work at the Byram Hills school district.

Kari’s interests included tennis, bowling, bridge, and embroidery. She and Bill retired to Sarasota, Florida, and traveled extensively, enjoying cruises around the world.

Kari is predeceased by her husband, Bill, and their son, Tom. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Bill and Sue, Michael and Kathy, Kari and Dave; her grandchildren Maggie, Kate, Christine, Elizabeth, Kari, Henry, George, Will, Sammy; and her great-grandchildren.

Services will be private.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Dementia Society of America (Dementia Society, Inc.).

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12/16/2025

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Dr. Joan McGowan passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, in Concord, Massachusetts.

Born in Boston, Joan was a lifelong learner with a deep commitment to education. She graduated from Boston Girls’ Latin School and later earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Emmanuel College. She received her master’s degree from the University of Vermont and later earned her doctorate in Learning and Teaching with a focus on mathematics.

Joan devoted her professional life to higher education and academic leadership. She served as Assistant Dean at Bunker Hill Community College and later retired from Salem State University, where she was Dean of Planning and Information.

Beyond her career, Joan had many interests that brought her joy, including painting, gardening, cooking, and travel. She especially loved traveling with her late partner of more than 50 years, Leah Knowlton, to Hawaii, a place that held a special place in her heart and where they shared many happy memories with close friends.

In her later years, Joan greatly enjoyed her time at Newbury Court, where she formed many meaningful friendships and was an active and valued member of the community.

Joan is survived by her nieces, Debbie Connolly and Tricia Hayes.

A spiritual celebration of Joan’s life will be held on January 19, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in Duval Chapel, 80 Deaconess Road, Concord, MA. Burial at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, will be private and held at a later date.

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