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Died suddenly on June 15, 2019. She
passed peacefully, surrounded by her
family. She lived a long and full life.
Martha was born on April 26,
1931, the youngest of four intelligent
strong willed girls. When she was
six, the family moved to a dairy farm
in Sharon, Connecticut. Martha was
home-schooled, and from her father
she learned a deep love of nature and
animals; from her mother, a trove of
information about plants and horticul-
ture. These influences would guide her
for the rest of her years.
In 1948, Martha enrolled at
Radcliffe. There, she met Sam, who
had grown up exploring the woods
and streams of nearby Concord. They
quickly discovered each other’s love of
nature, spending weekend days pad-
dling the Concord River and exploring
the surrounding countryside. They
married in 1951.
Withtheirfirstchild,Marthaand
Sam moved to Wenham. As the brood
grew to four they moved to Essex—a
rambling house set amid field, wood,
and marsh. In the summers, the family
roamed the mountains, woods, and
streams of the Adirondacks. Their
home was a menagerie: there were
horses, donkeys, goats, a cow, parrots,
raccoons, geese, crows, countless dogs,
and a couple of barn cats; Martha also
became a resource for nursing injured
wildlife back to health. They lived in
Essex until Sam died in 2004. In 2007,
Martha moved to Shelburne, Vermont,
where she lived happily until her death.
In 1976, Martha and Sam’s youngest
child, Helen, died unexpectedly. Martha
then began teaching elementary school
science. She earned a Master’s degree
in environmental education at Tufts
University, where she developed an
elementary environmental education
curriculum,and spent years teaching
that curriculum in Essex. Eventually
she retired, having left an indelible
mark on many local youth.
Martha threw herself into local envi-
ronmental groups, principally the Essex
Conservation Commission, Manchester-
Essex Conservation Trust, and Essex
County Greenbelt Association. Her
thirst for knowledge about nature and
the environment was unquenchable;
her knowledge was deep; and she
delighted in sharing that knowledge—
particularly with her children and
grandchildren. She was a true force of
nature.
Martha was predeceased by Sam
and Helen, and her sisters, Keyo (and
brother-in-law Richard), and Ellen. She
is survived by her children and their
families, Sam and Eve Hoar, and their
son, Sam, daughter-in-law, Kate, and
daughter Bailey; Rebecca Olson, and
her daughter Ellie and son Charley;
and Andy and Mandy Hoar, and their
daughters Katie, Hannah (and fiancé,
Henry Burchenal), and Maddie. She is
also survived by her sister Phyllis and
her beloved brother-in-law, Gimmy
Nichols. She will be deeply missed by
all.
The family will be Celebrating
Martha’s Life in the Adirondacks later
in the summer. In lieu of flowers, they
suggest that anyone so inclined make a
gift in her honor to the environmental
organization of the donor’s choice.
HOAR, Martha Ford
Physician and
Humanitarian
Age 72, passed away surrounded by her
family on July 27, 2019. Susan was a
cherished wife, mother, grandmother,
sister, daughter, doctor, friend, col-
league, mentor, and humanitarian
who embraced life with a passion that
continues to inspire us all. Her sense of
adventure, witty humor, brilliant mind,
compassion for others, and determina-
tion have had a rich and diverse impact
on the world.
Susan was born on July 29, 1946, in
Boston, Massachusetts to Daniels and
Muriel Hamant. She attended Harvard
University (BA), Stanford University
(MA) and University of Massachusetts
Medical School (MD). She trained as
a nephrologist at Tufts-New England
Medical Center and became a world-
renowned expert in kidney disease and
pregnancy. She and her husband, Mark
Molitch, moved to Chicago in 1984
where Susan worked as a nephrolo-
gist at Michael Reese Hospital, Rush
University Medical Center, and Loyola
University Medical Center. She and
Mark built a life with their three chil-
dren in River Forest, IL. Susan was an
avid world traveler and spoke English,
Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, and Japanese.
In 1986, she and others wrote an
article that was seminal in developing
the concept of altruistic, unrelated liv-
ing donor organ transplantation. Susan
experienced organ transplantation from
all angles, as a transplant nephrolo-
gist, donor of her own kidney to one of
her patients, and recipient of lung and
kidney transplants.
She was a humanitarian and phi-
lanthropist, establishing the Daniels
Hamant Foundation to help patients
who needed unaffordable medications.
With Douglas Villarroel and her hus-
band, Mark, she built Centro Medico
Humberto Parra in 2001 which has
provided thousands of Bolivians with
medicalcare.Shewasinstrumental in
the first liver transplant in Bolivia.
Her parents, her sister Anne and
her brother Daniels preceded her in
death. She is survived by Mark Molitch;
her three children and their spouses
Tamara and Brian, Ethan and Bati,
Michael and Danielle; her seven grand-
children Maya, Evan, Isaac, Olivia,
Asha, Niko, and Felix; and her two cats
Gandalf and Gabriel. We are honored to
have had her in our lives.
A Celebration of Life Service will
be held on Saturday, August 17 at
10:30AM, at the Cheney Mansion,
located at 220 N. Euclid Ave., Oak Park,
IL. In lieu of flowers, please consider
contributing to Susan’s legacy, the
Daniels Hamant Foundation (www.
hamantfoundation.org) and please
become an organ donor.HOU, Susan (Hamant)
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Serving Greater BostonRUDOLPH, Harvey “Rudy”
Age 90, died in Falmouth, Maine, on
July 11, 2019, after a brief illness. He
was born on July 8, 1929 to Arthur
Pryor and Amy (Griffith) Rudolph in
Somerville, Massachusetts. He gradu-
ated from Dedham High School, and
after serving in the Army worked as a
printeratPlimptonPressinNorwood,
Massachusetts. There he met and
married Norma Cummiskey and raised
three children.
Known as an outgoing and compas-
sionate man, he volunteered as a
firefighter for the town of Walpole and
in 1974, he became a full-time lieuten-
ant for the department until an injury
sustained in the line of duty forced him
to retire.
He was predeceased by daughter
Heidi Quinlan, his wife Norma, and his
wife Florence (Schnepp) Rudolph. He is
survivedbyabrotherArthur,andsister
Eleanor Abbate, daughter Wendy, son
Bruce and his wife Anna, grandchildren
Sarah Baskind, Kelly Quinlan, Emily
Rudolph, Bryan Quinlan, and great-
granddaughter Venna.
A Memorial Service will be held at
Day’s Ferry Church in Woolwich, Maine
on September 7, at 11:00. Donations to
the Alzheimer’s Foundation.Of Milton, July 27, beloved
husband for 66 years of
Elaine (Vassalotti) Le-
Lacheur. Devoted father of Robert W.
LeLacheur, Jr. and Diana of Reading,
Richard M. LeLacheur and Beata of
Westborough, and David J. LeLacheur
and Marcy of Milton. Also survived by
grandchildren, Margaret, Emily, Sam-
uel, Alexandria, Gwen, Michael, and
Annastasia. Loyal friend to classmates
from Hyde Park High 1946; received
honorable discharge from the United
States Navy. Dedicated podiatrist for 40
years; loved golf, sailing, hiking, and
travel with friends and loved ones.
Funeral Service in Dolan Funeral
Home, 460 Granite Ave., EAST MIL-
TON SQUARE, Thursday, August 1, at
11 o’ clock. Visitation from 10 to 11
am. Interment Milton Cemetery. In lieu
of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory
may be made to any organization that
promotes animal welfare in honor of
the many good dogs he enjoyed during
his life, or to the National Emphysema
Foundation, 128 East Avenue, Norwalk,
CT 06851, in honor of his family.
For further information please visit
http://www.dolanfuneral.comLeLACHEUR, Robert W.
D.P.M.Of Milton, July 28, beloved wife of the
late Edward Pyne. Devoted mother of
Cheryl Pyne and Carlene Pyne, both
of Milton, Edward Pyne of CA and
the late Kenneth Pyne. Grandmother
of Aislinn O’Brien of Milton. Sister of
Norma Manley of Peabody. A Mass of
Christian Burial will be celebrated at St.
Agatha’s Church, Milton, Friday, August
2, at 10:30 am. Visiting Hours in the
Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Ave.,
EAST MILTON SQUARE, Thursday,
4-8 pm. Interment Milton Cemetery.
For further information please visit
http://www.dolanfuneral.comPYNE, Rita F. (Foley)
Of Belmont, July 29, 2019. Beloved
wife of Robert E. Markussen. Devoted
mother of Richard E. Markussen & his
wife Linda of Gilbert, AZ, Stephen J.
Markussen & his wife Donna of Beverly,
David M. Markussen & his wife Sandy
of Arlington, and the late William R.
Markussen. Loving grandmother of
William, Taylor & Rick Markussen
and Kelly Clark. Great-grandmother of
Ryan, Sydney & Brennan. Funeral Mass
in the Sacred Heart Church, Water-
town, on Thursday, at 9 A.M. Relatives
and friends respectfully invited to at-
tend. Visitation in the Stanton Funeral
Home, 786 Mt. Auburn St. (Rt. 16),
WATERTOWN, Thursday, 7:45-8:45
am. Interment Belmont Cemetery. In
lieu of flowers, contributions in her
memory to the MSPCA, 350 S. Hunting-
ton Ave., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130.MARKUSSEN, Mary A.
(Duggan)LYMPERES, Charles J.
Of Franklin, MA, entered
eternal rest on July 23rd,
2019, surrounded by his
loving family. He is survived by his
beloved and devoted wife of over 60
years Alice (Atchales) Lymperes. Proud
father of Laurel Katsaros and her
husband Terry Katsaros of Franklin and
the late James D. Lymperes. Devoted,
cherished and unforgettable grandfa-
ther of Ted and Alexa Katsaros. Brother
of Catherine (Lymperes) Psyhogios and
her late husband Anthony and the late
Peter Lymperes. Uncle to Janis (Otis)
Semine and her husband Dr. Alan
Semine of Weston, Jason and Morgan
Semine of Palo Alto, CA and Laura
(Semine) Misbach and her husband
Eric of Wellesley. Charlie was also a
loving great-uncle to Jackson and Iliana
Misbach and Josie Semine.
Charlie was a graduate of Cambridge
High and Latin School, and Syracuse
University, majoring in biology. Charlie
spent his career at Pratt & Whitney, a
subsidiary of United Technologies, as
a chemical engineer. He was an avid
golfer, a New England sports diehard,
a member of the Masonic Lodge, and
served in the U.S. Army during the
Korean War.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend Visiting Hours in the Holden,
Dunn, & Lawler Funeral Home,
55 High Rock St., WESTWOOD on
Thursday, Aug. 1st from 5-7pm. A
Funeral Service will be celebrated on
Friday morning, Aug. 2nd at 11AM at
St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church,
57 Brown Street, Weston, MA 02493.
Interment with military honors at New
Westwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of
sympathy may be made in Charlie’s
memory to St. Demetrios Greek Ortho-
dox Church at the address indicated
above.
Holden-Dunn-Lawler
http://www.hdlfuneralhome.netO’DEA, Kevin D.
Of Woburn, formerly of Somerville, July
28, 2019. Beloved husband of Jane E.
(Carpenter) O’Dea. Devoted father of
Erin Sheehan and her husband Kevin
of Dover, NH, Maura Lyons and her
husband Patrick of Billerica. Loving
grandfather of Addison Jane Lyons.
Brother of Robert O’Dea and his wife
Lynne of Quincy, James O’Dea and his
wife Jackie of Wilmington, and John
O’Dea of Arlington. Also survived by
many loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the McLaughlin - Dello
Russo Family Funeral Home, 60 Pleas-
ant St., WOBURN, Friday, August 2nd,
at 9 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass
celebrated in St. Patrick Church, 71
Central St., Stoneham, at 10 a.m. Rela-
tives and friends are respectfully invited
to attend. Visiting Hours Thursday
from 4 to 8 p.m. Interment services will
be private. In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made in Kevin’s memory to sup-
port kidney cancer research at Dana-
Farber Cancer Institute. Gifts can be
made online at http://danafarber.org/
give by selecting ‘genitourinary - kidney
cancer’ as the area of designation. Ad-
ditionally, checks can be sent to Dana-
Farber Cancer Institute, Attn: Annual
Giving Department, 10 Brookline Place
West, Brookline, MA 02445. To leave
an online message of condolence please
visit http://www.dellorusso.net
Dello Russo Family Funeral Homes
Woburn - Medford - WilmingtonOf Lexington, KY, formerly of Waltham,
July 27, 2019. Beloved wife of the
late Leon L. Olbrys, she leaves her
children, Carol A. Baclawski (Kenneth)
of Waltham, Steven P. Olbrys (Marie) of
Waltham, Nancy J. Valencia (Marcelino)
of Versailles, KY and Peter L. Olbrys
(Lori) of Rye, NY; ten grandchildren;
fifteen great-grandchildren and her
two childhood friends, Mabel Mills and
Phyllis Stadtman. Family and friends
will honor and remember Betty’s life
by gathering for Calling Hours in The
Joyce Funeral Home, 245 Main Street
(Rte. 20), WALTHAM, on Thursday,
August 1st from 4 to 8 p.m. and again
at 9:30 a.m. on Friday morning before
leaving in procession to Saint Jude
Church, 147 Main Street, Waltham,
where her Funeral Mass will be cel-
ebrated at 10:30 a.m. Burial will follow
in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cam-
bridge. Memorial donations may be
made to Big Brothers Big Sisters Mas-
sachusetts Bay, 75 Federal Street, Floor
8, Boston, MA 02110 (www.bbbsmb.
org/donate-2). For complete obituary,
guestbook and directions please visit
http://www.JoyceFuneralHome.comOLBRYS, Betty N. (Ernst)
Age 69, died peacefully on Tuesday, July
23, 2019 at Southern New Hampshire
Medical Center surrounded by his lov-
ing family. He is the beloved husband of
Anne (Moriarty) Markowski with whom
he shared 40 years of marriage. Dick
was born in Boston, MA on September
2, 1949 and is the son of Roberta M.
(Dzengeleski) Markowski of Epping,
NH and the late Edwin P. Markowski.
For over 35 years, he was employed
by BAE as an electrical/microwave
engineer until his retirement in 2017.
In addition to his wife, Anne and his
mother, Roberta, Dick is survived by his
two children, Erin Mannarino and her
husband Matt of Wilton and David M.
Markowski of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Visiting Hours:Relatives and
friends are invited to Dick’s Visita-
tion on Saturday from 10 AM until 12
Noon at Anctil-Rochette & Son Funeral
Home, 21 Kinsley Street, NASHUA.
Burial will take place at the conve-
nience of his family. To leave an online
condolence, story, or message please
visit http://www.Anctil-Rochette.comMARKOWSKI, Richard F.
“Rick” “Dick”Age 86, of Dracut, passed away
Saturday morning, July 27, 2019 at
Lawrence General Hospital. She was
the beloved wife of 54 years of Alvan
C. Sandgren. Nancy was predeceased
by her husband and best friend, Alvan
C. Sandgren, who passed in February- She is survived by her daughter
Laurie Peterson and her husband
Michael of Newburyport, her daughter
Wendy Flynn and her husband Kevin of
Dracut; her four grandchildren, Eric Pe-
terson and his wife Julia, Sarah Peter-
son, Jillian Flynn, and Allyson Flynn, as
well many nieces and nephews. Nancy
is also survived by her brother, Warren
Johnson of Hopkinton. Arrange-
ments: Friends and family are invited
to call at the Dracut Funeral Home,
2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on
Thursday,August1,from4p.m.until8
p.m. Her Funeral Service will be held at
Christ Church United, 10 Arlington St.,
Dracut, at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 2.
Please meet at church. At the request of
the family, burial will be held privately.
As an expression of sympathy, in lieu
of flowers, donations may be made
to Place of Promise, PO Box 1132,
Lowell, MA 01853. To leave an online
message or condolence, please visit
http://www.dracutfuneralhome.com
SANDGREN, Nancy E.
(Johnson)Of Canton, passed away July 29th. Aunt
of Leona Hanrahan and her husband
Neal of CT, Leonard Marini and his
wife Sallie of Natick, Steven Marini
and his wife Louise of MD and the
late Donald Marini, Rita Coppola and
William & Margaret Tocci. Sister of
the late Lena Tocci, Maria Marini and
Anthony Marini. Funeral Mass at St.
John the Evangelist Church, Canton
Saturday morning at 10. Visiting Hours
at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral
Home, 455 Washington St., CANTON,
Saturday morning prior to the mass
from 8:30 to 9:30 am. Burial Knollwood
Memorial Park, Canton. For complete
obituary and guestbook see
dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.comMARINI, Elena
Dockray&ThomasFuneralHome
781-828-0811Retiree of N.E. Tel
& Tel (Verizon)
& Member of
Tel. Pioneers of
AmericaAt 81 years, in Revere, following a dev-
astating brief illness, July 30th. Beloved
daughter of the late Andrew J. Procopio
Sr. & Catherine M. (Capano) Proco-
pio. Cherished sister of Gloria Torre
& Andrew J. Procopio Jr. & his wife,
Marie, all of Revere & the late Pauline
Terranova, Jean Angeloni, Mary Alvino,
Domenic A., Albert, Anthony, Joseph &
John Procopio. Also lovingly survived
by her brother-in-law, William F.
Terranova of Revere & four proud gen-
erations of adoring nieces & nephews.
Family & friends are invited to attend
the funeral on Friday, August 2nd at
10:00 a.m., from the Vertuccio & Smith,
Home for Funerals, 773 Broadway (Rte.
107), REVERE, followed by the Funeral
Mass in St. Anthony of Padua Church,
250 Revere St., Revere, at 11:00
a.m., and immediately followed by
entombment in Holy Cross Community
Mausoleum, Malden. Visiting Hours are
Thursday, August 1st from 4-8 p.m. in
the funeral home. Retiree of N.E. Tel. &
Tel. (Verizon) & member of Telephone
Pioneers of America. Parking available
left of the funeral home. In lieu of
flowers, remembrances may be made to
the MSPCA Angell, 350 So. Hunting-
ton Ave., Boston, MA 02130-9923.
For more information, please visit
http://www.vertuccioandsmith.comPROCOPIO, Mavourneen
“Marvie”SCHAWBEL, Marcia
“Sandy”Of Newton, MA, passed away, sur-
rounded by family, on July 28th, 2019
at the age of 79.
Sandy is survived by her son Josh
Schawbel, his wife Angela Schawbel
and Sandy’s granddaughter Eliza
Schawbel. She will also be survived by
a grandson expected to be born to Josh
and Angela in early September, 2019.
Sandy was preceded in death by her
mother, Selma Mazer and her father
Sydney Mazer.
Sandy will be remembered as a gen-
erous, passionate and loving friend and
family member. Her life’s work was ani-
mal rescue and animal welfare where
she made a difference in hundreds of
animals’ lives...and those are just the
ones she took in personally.
Memorial Services at Hamel-Lydon
Chapel & Cremation Service of MA, 650
Hancock St. in QUINCY on Monday,
August 5th at 2pm. Burial at sea the
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