Lincoln resident George Hatsopoulos, founder of Thermo Electron and a life member emeritus of the MIT Corporation (its board of trustees), died on September 20 at the age of 91. By the time he retired in 1999, Thermo Electron (now Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.) had over 24,000 employees in 23 countries and worked in industries ranging from medical devices and environmental systems to bomb detectors and biomass electric generation. Click here for the full obituary on the MIT website. Click here for a video interview with Hatsopoulos for MIT’s Infinite History project.
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Obituaries
Ruth Sartori, 86 (September 17) — longtime teacher aide in Lincoln schools. Visiting hours on Thursday, Sept. 20 from 4–8 p.m. in the Dee Funeral Home (27 Bedford St., Concord); funeral Mass on Friday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Click here for full obituary.
Peter Rubel, 87 (August 17) — Held patents for metallurgy and plastics production processes. Click here for full obituary.
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Service on Tuesday for Sylvia Kennedy
Kennedy passed away on September 5 at the age of 84. Among other things, she was a former president of the Lincoln Garden Club and sacristan at St. Joseph Church. Her funeral will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 8:45 a.m. from the Dee Funeral Home, followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church in Lincoln. Click here for full obituary.
Story-telling at Farrington
Join us around the campfire on Friday, Sept. 14 from 7:30–10 p.m. as experienced, competitive storytellers, in a “Moth-like” format, share their 5-6 minute true tales on the evening’s theme, “Rooted.” Fugitive Stories, Farrington Nature Linc’s partner for this event, brings “true stories told live” regularly to several suburban communities. This event is tailored for ages 14+ to enjoy an evening of stories. The storytelling begins at sundown, but you’re welcome to arrive earlier (6:30 p.m.) to picnic on the property. Rain or shine; weather permitting, we’ll be sitting around the campfire. Tickets are $12 online in advance or $15 on site on the day of event.
Library events
- Knitting Group — Knitters of all levels are welcome to our knitting group that begins on Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. Drop in; no registration is required. Beginners should contact Jen James at jenjames@gmail.com to see what materials they’ll need to bring.
- Neurofeedback talk — Dr. Jolene Ross presents “Neurofeedback: Brain Training at its Best” on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Neurofeedback is a technique for achieving brain wellness and improved executive function, which includes emotional control, initiation, working memory, planning, organization, and task completion. Ross is a neurobehavioral psychologist with extensive experience in neurobiofeedback treatment, cognitive and behavioral therapy, and behavioral medicine. Sponsored by the Foundation for Wellness Professionals.
- “Permission to Pause” workshops — Adults and families today are often challenged to find some “quiet time” in our fast-paced society. This two-part series taught by nurse and a health education specialist Catherine Collins, R.N., M.S., on Thursdays, Sept. 20 and 27 at 7 p.m. will provide an opportunity for participants to pause in their busy week to review the challenges that get in the way of quiet time. Simple strategies such as breathing, imagery, muscle relaxation and mindful movement will be reviewed. A list of resources will be provided to participants. No registration required. Presented by the Friends of the Lincoln Library.
“Forest bathing” workshop for dogs and owners
Certified Forest Therapy Guide Nadine Mazzola will lead a workshop for dogs and their owners on shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing” (gentle walks that support well-being through sensory immersion in forests and other naturally healing environments) in the deCordova Sculpture Park on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 9:30 a.m.–noon. Increase mindfulness and connect to nature using your senses and a series of guided invitations to investigate your surroundings. Your dog will even be your guide. Please only one dog per owner. Click here to sign up ($20 for members, $30 for nonmembers).
Art and drumming at deCordova
Experience Andy Graydon’s PLATFORM 23 project, City Lights Orchestra, as it’s activated by The Harvard Undergraduate Drummers (THUD) on Saturday, Sept. 29 from noon–2 p.m. Graydon created his series of sculptural instruments from discarded street lamps. Rather than casting light, the lamps in City Lights Orchestra are intended to resonate with sound. Graydon based the sculptures on world instruments including Taiko drums and the Indonesian gamelan. THUD performs with nontraditional instruments including brooms, dinnerware, and instruments they’ve built themselves, and their sound ranges from STOMP-style pieces to more classical percussion ensemble music. Free with admission or membership; registration requested.
Obituaries
Harriet Todd, 75 (August 27) — Lincoln selectman from 1989–1994. Service at St. Anne’s-in-the-Fields on a date to be announced. Click here for obituary.
Robert Webb, 83 (August 23)— physicist and inventor of diagnostic medical instrumentation. Click here for obituary.
Obituaries
Vernon Welch, 90 (June 16) — active with the Lincoln Jazz Club.
Alan B. Smith, 86 (August 3) — engineer and physicist. There will be a celebration of his life in Concord on August 26.
Obituaries: Gordon Winchell, Phyllis Mutschler
Gordon Winchell, 98 (May 9) — Lincoln family doctor for nearly 40 years, peace activist, conservationist, winner of Lifetime Achievement Award from the First Parish in Lincoln.
Phyllis Mutschler, 75 (May 6) — professor of social policy and management at Brandeis University who researched senior housing projects, home health care, and aging services targeted at women retirees.
Obituaries
Gloria Ison McCarthy, 94 — former teacher in Pennsylvania; resident of The Commons (April 23)
Peter Thomas, 84 — founder of Lincoln Architects and watercolor artist (April 25)
Edwin F. Potter Jr., 91 (March 18)
Correction
In a set of obituaries published on April 25, the nickname of Elizabeth “Bisty” Donaldson was misspelled. The original story has been corrected.
Obituaries
Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Elizabeth “Bisty” Donaldson on Saturday, May 19 at 2 p.m. at the First Parish Church in Lincoln. Donaldson, who died on March 19 at age 99, was a former member of the Lincoln School Committee, PTA, Lincoln 4-H Club, and First Parish in Lincoln choir.
David Ganley, 84 (March 28) — resident of The Commons.
Stefanie “Pat” Guzewicz Seiden, 82 (March 25) — former eucharistic minister at Holy Family Parish in Concord.
Shiva on Monday for Joe Sussman, 79
Shiva will be held at the Sussman home (196 Sandy Pond Rd.) on Monday, March 26 from 3–8 p.m. in remembrance of Joseph Sussman, who died on March 20 at age 78. He was a renowned transportation researcher at MIT and former head of its Department of Cvil and Environmental Engineering, as well as a trustee of the Lincoln Public Library (memorial donations may be made to the library’s Joseph and Henri-Ann Sussman Book Fund).