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Francis X. Flaherty, well-respected lawyer, longtime resident of Arlington

May 21, 2026

Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, May 27, from 4 to 7 p.m., for Francis “Frank” X. Flaherty, a lawyer and longtime resident…

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Paula Bernat Bennett, former professor, has died

April 17, 2026

by YourArlington staff

Paula Bernat Bennett, of Arlington, passed away at home on Jan. 30, 2026, at the age of 89, with her daughters and beloved caregiver,…

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Joan Black: A magical teacher leaves us

May 1, 2025

by YourArlington staff

UPDATED June 3: Joan Catherine (Kavanagh) Black — mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, teacher, carer of children and pets, community member, advocate and so…

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Former town official John P. Donahue, 95, has died

February 23, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Funeral services were held on Feb. 22 for John P. “Jack” Donahue, former member of the Board of Selectmen and the town’s representative to…

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Ed Woods, executive director of Fidelity House, has died

February 5, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Ed Woods UPDATED, Feb. 8: A funeral Mass will be said today for Edward F. Woods, the executive director of Fidelity House, the nonprofit sports…

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Longtime AHS English teacher Kathleen (Barry) Doyle has died

January 28, 2025

by YourArlington staff

Kathleen (Barry) Doyle The visitation for longtime Arlington High School English teacher Kathleen M. (Barry) Doyle will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 29 from…