Ah, dear readers, there are a few obituary notices that bring me to tears, and very few to laughter. This one fills both categories and I write this with misty eyes. I did not know David but I know and love Kara, from whom I received this communication. It is, if you know Kara or knew David, or got a
Read moreEdward “Ted” Everett Phillips of Weston died on January 18, 2024, at the age of 96. Ted attended Columbia High School in Maplewood, NJ and graduated from Carteret School in West Orange, NJ. Ted enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1946. Following his service aboard USS Pocono, he graduated from Amherst College and Harvard Law School. He was a
Read moreThe following obituary has been copied in its entirety from currentobituary.com and from my friend Jennifer Lister Oldfield’s Facebook page. Jennifer, who is the younger sister of Amy, and I attended Wellesley College together but met for the first time when we both lived in São Paulo, Brazil where we exchanged many a story-telling moment of our experiences there. I
Read moreThis morning, a friend shared this obituary on her Facebook page and it touched me not only for the story of this man, but for reminding me of a story about a homeless man in São Paulo who I passed by every day on my way to dropping off my kids at private school, or to work or to countless
Read moreDr. Donald Gerry Kennedy, of Newton died peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at age 87, surrounded by his beloved family. Born in Concord, MA, on February 23, 1936, the son of Malcolm and Dorothea, Donald grew up on Peaks Island, ME, with his family and graduated from Portland High School in 1954. He married his sweetheart Jean
Read moreCarolyn Louise Selldorff (August 8, 1934—December 26, 2023) There are always people you meet on your journey through life and even briefly, they infuse the day, the moment and the memory with light and happiness. Though I did not know Carolyn well, and only through her partner of 65 years Tom Selldorff, former president of WFTA, I will always remember
Read moreJulie Michel Greenberg of Weston, MA, formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY, passed away on December 5, 2023, after battling a long illness. Beloved wife of Jim Greenberg. Dear daughter of the late Richard and Ada Michel. Proud mother of Douglas Greenberg and his wife Talia Waskin, Hilary Greenberg, William Greenberg, and their dog Nellie. Loving sister of Lisa Michel and Jane
Read moreThis obituary has been copied in its entirety from the Boston Globe. May he rest in peace. John Terrell Bennett, Jr. passed away peacefully, at home on Hilton Head Island, SC, on Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023. The son of John T. Bennett and Edna Mae Chennells Bennett, he was born on January 26, 1929, and attended the Punahou School in
Read morePlease note this obituary has been copied in it entirety from Legacy.com. Please also note the celebration of life is this Sunday and further memorials scheduled for next week. Rest in peace, Mr. Lobel. Loving husband, Dad, Granddad, brother, friend and founding partner of Prince Lobel Tye Elliot David Lobel, 75, of Weston, Massachusetts passed away on October 15 after
Read moreNote: the Owl did not know Mr. Crawford but sure wishes she did. What an adventurer. Also, this is the best-written obituary ever. RIP, Tad. +++ Harry Clement Crawford III, known to all as “Tad”, born on January 8, 1940 in Boston, died peacefully on October 6, 2023 at his home in West Tisbury with his beloved wife, Judy, at
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