Maribeth Klobuchar, 1938–2026

Maribeth held a bachelor’s degree from Smith College as well as a certificate in gerontology from Middlesex Community College. Over the years, her work encompassed support for children with special needs in the local school systems, as well as for seniors, enabling them to “age in place” in their own homes. She owned her own business, Home Care for Elders, which served the Lincoln/Concord area for many years and was endorsed by their Council on Aging.

In addition to her own career, Maribeth found great meaning in supporting Jack’s career at the Air Force Geophysics Lab at Hanscom Air Force Base, and she served as an unofficial hostess for the lab’s foreign visiting scientists and their families. Maribeth and Jack traveled extensively, especially relishing repeat trips to India and Australia, and enjoyed being extraordinarily handy, remodeling together on the home front. In retirement, she and Jack volunteered for 18 years at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Maribeth had an optimistic, cheerful, and positive outlook on life, and her indomitable spirit helped her overcome multiple medical challenges. She was devoted to environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation, and love for all cultures.

Maribeth leaves behind her cherished best friend — her husband, Jack; beloved daughter Nita Beth and her husband, Joseph Savarese; treasured twin grandsons, Jordan and Michael; two siblings; and other much-loved extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her infant son John (“BJ”) and was buried beside him in Sudbury following a celebration of life held June 5 in Duvall Chapel. Here is a video of the service.

Arrangements are under the care of Concord Funeral Home, which provided this obituary. Click here to sign Maribeth’s online guestbook.