All are welcome to the Celebration of Life for longtime First Parish member, Ann G. Mathes. The service will honor Ann's life, her commitment to justice, her family, and all who will miss her. Saturday, May 18th, at 4 pm -- Reception in the vestry following the service. For more information see https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/ann-mathes-obituary?id=54734399
We will honor Meg Candilore in a memorial service at First Parish on Saturday, June 29 at 1 pm. Musicians from First Parish and elsewhere will offer pieces requested by Meg before she died. Rev. Marta Flanagan will officiate. All are welcome. Meg Candilore died on May 22 of pancreatic cancer. Meg Candilore was a […]
Julia Jonathan, 87, died peacefully in hospice care on June 4, 2024. Julia Jonathan joined First Parish in April 2023 along with her daughter Anna Callahan. Julia was diagnosed with late-stage cancer two months ago. She was able to spend time saying goodbye to people and her four adult children were able to be with […]
Barbara McCauley, 78, died peacefully at her home in Arlington, Massachusetts on September 23, 2024 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her loving husband, Jim, of 54 years, their son, Sean, and his partner, Kimberly. Barbara joined the congregation in 2015 and contributed by leading covenant groups and teaching […]
Diane Rose Barry, 81, died on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Winchester hospital from complications due to pneumonia and COVID. Her wife of 43 years, Celia Wcislo, and their son, Miguel Wcislo Barry, spent the last month by her side. Diane grew up in Wethersfield, Connecticut. She was the daughter of John Barry, and Jane […]
David Landskov, 76, passed away on September 1, 2024. He was the loving father of Geoffrey Landskov and Erik Landskov, loving father-in-law of Allison Light and cherished grandfather of Avery Light Landskov and Lawrence Light Landskov, and dear friend and former spouse of DeAnne Dupont.David was a retired professor from UMass Lowell, where he taught […]
Louise Strayhorn died on October 21st. When she passed she was surrounded by her husband Andrew, and her two adult children, Sarah and Cory. Her obituary can be found at this link. Louise joined First Parish thirty years ago and has left a profound impact on our community. She was active in the Alliance, the […]
First Parish member Sharen Crumrine Leonard, 72, passed away on June 17, 2025, at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading, MA, after living for 2 years post diagnosis with pancreatic cancer. Her beloved husband Andrew Leonard, of 48 years fulfilling and happy years, survives her along with cherished son Michael, his wife Erika Weisz, […]
First Parish member Richard "Dick" Terry died on September 5, 2025 at Sancta Maria Nursing Facility in Cambridge, where he had received hospice care for several months. Dick is survived by his beloved wife, Patience, their daughters, Elizabeth and Catie, and the rest of their family. While most recently, Dick was an active member of […]
First Parish member Peter Southwick died on September 15, 2025 at Care Dimensions Hospice House in Lincoln. Peter lived with pancreatic cancer for the last three years and many, many will miss him. We send our deep love to his wife, Jean Rosenberg, their daughter Natalie and son Lindsay. They were Peter’s pride and joy. […]