Heather Lynn Reisz, Arlington Native, Dies at 42

In Memory of Heather Lynn Reisz.

We are grateful for the life of Heather Lynn Reisz, who passed away suddenly in Chicago on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the age of 42 of natural causes. Heather was born in Bellefonte, PA, and grew up in Arlington, MA. Heather moved from Boston to Chicago in November 2011 to start a new research group within the development department at the Art Institute of Chicago, she was currently the Director of Research at the Art Institute. Prior to moving to Chicago Heather was the Director of Research and Prospect Development at the Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and Manager of Research at the Museum of Science (Boston). Heather began her career in the mid-90's at the Names Project - AIDS Memorial Quilt in San Francisco; a former colleague wrote that …

Walter V. Moynihan, Longtime Arlington Reporter, Dies at 88

Moynihan wrote for the Arlington Advocate for 47 years.

Walter V. Moynihan, an award winning area journalist and sports writer, died peacefully Sunday, April 28, 2013, in Acton. He was 88. He was born March 1, 1925, in Concord, the son of the late John H. and Alice (Boothroyd) Moynihan. Mr. Moynihan was a Maynard High School graduate and served honorably in the U.S. Army Air Corps in Europe and Africa during WWII. A graduate of Boston University School of Communications, he was a journalist and sports writer for the Arlington Advocate for 47 years, and received many accolades for his work including recognition by the National Press Association. Mr. Moynihan especially loved time spent with his family. He enjoyed York Beach and was remembered as the biggest supporter of women’s athletics and …

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Obituary: Alice B. McGinty

McGinty, of Arlington, died Sunday, April 21.

Alice B. McGinty, of Arlington, died Sunday, April 21. Beloved daughter of the late William and Catherine (Carroll) McGinty. Sister of Joseph McGinty of Maynard, Frances Miller of Arlington and the late Mary McGinty. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. Relatives and friends are invited to visit in the DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home, 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, Thursday 4-8 p.m. and to a funeral home service Friday at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Alice's memory to: The Friends of the Robbins Library, 700 Mass. Ave., Arlington, MA 02476. For directions or to send a condolence, visit www.devitofuneralhomes.com.

OBITUARY: Krystle M. Campbell

Campbell "remembered as a great leader and co-worker who was able to bring out the best in people."

Krystle M. Campbell, a victim of the Boston Marathon bombings died on Monday. She was 29. A graduate of Medford High with the Class of 2001 she also attended the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Krystle worked most recently as the manager at Jimmy’s Steak House in Arlington but for several years was a manager with Jasper White’s Summer Shack Restaurants. Krystle was remembered as a great leader and co-worker who was able to bring out the best in people. Devoted to her family and friends, Krystal was always smiling, full of fun and energy. The cherished daughter of William A. Jr. and Patricia A. (Reilly) Campbell, she was the beloved sister of William “Billy” Campbell III of Medford. She was a devoted granddaughter of L. Wilma (Coles) …

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Lawrence Robillard Jr., an Arlington Native, Dies at 70

Robillard died Sunday, March 24.

Lawrence "Larry" B. Robillard Jr., an Arlington native, died Sunday, March 24, 2013, in Largo, Fla., following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 70. He was the husband of Elaine Crawford. Larry was born in Arlington. He was the son of the late Lawrence B. and Geraldine (Stratton) Robillard. Larry graduated from St. Clements High School and attended Northeastern University. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter Laura Richmond and her children, Matthew, Jared and Alyssa, his son Lawrence (Tricia) and their children Grace, Donovan and Sarah, his sisters, Gerry Tobin, Judy Hyland, Jeanette (Frank) LaRusso and his brother John (Linda).  He is predeceased by his sisters Lucille, Helen and Claire.  A mass of Christian burial will…

Obituary: Donald F. McDonald

McDonald died Monday, April 1.

Donald F. McDonald, of Hingham, formerly of Arlington and Plymouth, died Monday, April 1, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Irene Marion (Kelley). Loving father of Edward McDonald of Columbia, Mary., Philip McDonald of Nazerth, Penn., and Carol McDonald of St. Thomas, V.I. Devoted grandfather of Ryan, Laura and the late Jason McDonald. Brother of Alice McDonald of Quincy, Olive Fuller of Quincy and the late Margaret McGrath, Evelyn Quirk and Neil McDonald Jr. Uncle of Susan Felons of Quincy, Nancy Fuller-Micek of Norwell, John Quirk of California, and James Quirk of Quincy. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Friday at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Agnes Church at 10 a.m…

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Robert Foley, Longtime Arlington Resident, Dies at 62

Foley died Wednesday, March 27.

Robert Foley, of Arlington, died at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. He was 62. Born in Cambridge on Aug. 3, 1950 to the late Walter P. and Mary L. (McDonald) Foley, he was raised in Somerville where he graduated from St. Clements School. He then went on to receive his Bachelor's degree at Northeastern University and his Master's degree at Suffolk University. A resident of Arlington for more than 35 years he worked as a business administrator at Boston Medical Center in the pathology department. Robert was a communicant of St. Camillus Church in Arlington where he also served as a lector. Beloved brother of Dorothea M. Farrell of Stoneham; Richard J. Foley and his wife Elena of Northbridge; Jane E. …

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Obituary: Joseph H. Tremblay

Tremblay died Friday, March 22.

Joseph H. Tremblay, of Chelmsford, formerly of Arlington, died Friday, March 22. Beloved husband of Phyllis R. (Ferrarini) Tremblay. Devoted father of Denise Curran and her husband Jim of Chelmsford and Paula Cameron and her husband Stephen of Wakefield, and Joseph Tremblay and his wife Shawn of Seattle, formerly of Melrose. Proud grandfather of Sean, Paige, Brooke, Brett, Brian, Olivia, Connor, Tyler and McKenna. Brother of John Tremblay and his wife Alice of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and the late Helen Maher of Florida. Funeral from The DeVito-O'Donnell Funeral Home 1145 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON, Monday morning at 9, followed by a funeral mass at 10 in St. Camillus Church, Arlington. Visiting Sunday 2-6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be…