Obituary: John F. Ryder

Ryder, of Arlington, formerly of Kerry Corner, Cambridge, died Friday, April 19.

John F. Ryder, of Arlington, formerly of Kerry Corner, Cambridge, died Friday, April 19, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (Reardon). Loving father of Nancy McCusker and her husband Richard of Arlington. Devoted grandfather of Courtney and John McCusker of Arlington. Dear brother of the late Mary, Lillian, Edward, Thomas and Martha Ryder. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church), ARLINGTON, on Tuesday at 9 a.m. Funeral mass at Saint Agnes Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 p.m. Burial in Cambridge Cemetery. Late WWII Navy veteran and retired employee of New England Telephone/Verizon. Because of his devotion to the Red Sox, in lieu of flowers, …

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Obituary: Jeanne A. (Gibbons) Wilson

Jeanne A. (Gibbons) Wilson, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, Friday, Jan. 11, 2013.

Jeanne A. (Gibbons) Wilson, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Friday, Jan. 11, 2013. Beloved sister of Thomas Gibbons of Cambridge and the late Grace Farrell. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass. Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE, on Monday at 8:30 a.m. Funeral mass in Saint John’s Church at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Burial in Cambridge Cemetery. Visitation Monday 8:30-9:30 a.m. For obituary, directions or to leave a condolence, visit wwww.keefefuneralhome.com.

Obituary: Marjorie 'Toddy' (Xideas) Adams

Marjorie 'Toddy' (Xideas) Adams, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013.

Marjorie "Toddy" (Xideas) Adams, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Herbert “Sonny” Adams. Loving mother of Richard and his wife Phyllis of Tiverton, R.I., Marjorie Bulger of Billerica, Lawrence of Arlington, Ronald and his wife Julia of Cambridge, John and his wife Pamela of Bedford, and Cheryl Jones and her husband Stephen of Arlington. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 2175 Mass. Ave., NORTH CAMBRIDGE, on Thursday at 9 a.m. Funeral mass in Saint John’s Church, Cambridge, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 5-8 p.m.  Burial in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge. For obituary, …

Cambridge Savings Bank Appoints New President and CEO

The bank's CFO got the nod.

The following is from Cambridge Savings Bank. Cambridge Savings Bank today announced the appointment of Wayne F. Patenaude as President and Chief Executive Officer of Cambridge Financial Group, Inc. and Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB). Mr. Patenaude, who succeeds Robert M. Wilson, has served as the Bank’s Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2007. “Cambridge Savings Bank underwent a remarkable transformation over the past five years, delivering outstanding value and service to all of our customers and Wayne Patenaude performed a central role in this success,” said Alan McClennen, Jr., Chairman of Cambridge Savings Bank and the bank's holding company, Cambridge Financial Group. “By helping to guide the Bank as it successfully …

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Obituary: Dorothy Elinor Thomas

Dorothy Elinor Thomas, of Arlington, passed away Saturday, Oct. 13. She was 93.

Ms. Dorothy Elinor Thomas, 93, of Arlington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 13. Her memorial service will be held at Christ Church Cambridge on Nov. 13 at 11 a.m. Ms. Thomas was born on May 5, 1919, to Ann Ellen (Mack) and Capt. James Monroe Thomas in New Orleans. As a child her family lived in Panama City, Fla., where her father was stationed in the Navy. Her family moved to Boston where she pursued her education and later spent her career working in the finance department of The McLean Hospital. Ms. Thomas’ spiritual life, volunteering, reading, sewing and spending time with her friends and family were her passions. She was always a cheerful and positive person. Ms. Thomas was an active member of Christ Church Cambridge for …

Brownsberger Backs Dave Rogers for Old Seat

State Sen. Will Brownsberger endorsed fellow Democrat Dave Rogers Thursday for his former 24th Middlesex District seat in the state House of Representatives.

The following is from the Committee to Elect Dave Rogers. October, 18, 2012 – State Senator Will Brownsberger (D-S2) endorsed Dave Rogers, candidate for State Representative in the 24th Middlesex District. This district comprises all of Belmont, precincts 2, 4, 8, 10, and 12 in Arlington, and North Cambridge. Senator Brownsberger served as a state representative from 2007-2012 in this seat before being elected as a state senator. “I am pleased to endorse Dave Rogers for the state representative seat. Dave is a smart, independent thinker whose practical, common sense approach will be valuable for the legislature as well as his district,” Brownsberger stated. “Receiving Will’s endorsement is a great privilege and I am extremely honored by …

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Obituary: Ruth F. (Welch) Carr

Ruth F. (Welch) Carr, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Ruth F. (Welch) Carr, of Arlington, formerly of Cambridge, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Edward Carr. Loving mother of: Steven Carr MD and his wife Kathleen of Milton, Dr. Bill Carr and his wife Laura of Norton, Noreen Carr of Arlington, Nancy Burke and her husband Paul of Belmont, and Peggy Rigoli and her husband Tony of Waltham. Dear grandmother of Jillian, Lindsey and Kelsey Burke, and Nicole and Holly Rigoli.  Cherished aunt of the late Frederick Lynch. Predeceased by seven brothers and sisters. Retired secretary for Cambridge Public Schools. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St., (Rt. 60, adjacent to St. Agnes Church) ARLINGTON, on Saturday at 8 a.m. Funeral Mass at Saint Camillus Church at 9 a.m. …

Roadwork at Mass. Ave. and Alewife Brook Parkway

The intersection is expected to be under construction for about two weeks.

The following is from the Town of Arlington. On or shortly after Monday, September 24, the City of Cambridge’s contractor, Fred DeRoma and Sons, will begin construction work at the intersection of Mass Ave and Alewife Brook Parkway. This project involves removal of the existing concrete median, construction of a new median and plantings, and placement of a new crosswalk across Mass Ave on the Cambridge side of the parkway. This project will take approximately two weeks to complete.  General work hours will be 9 am to 3 pm, Monday through Friday.   Cambridge has advised the Town that there will be minimal impact to Arlington. Should you have any questions please contact Cambridge’s project manager Brian McLane for information or assistance …

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