I’ve spent the majority of my life around public education in some way, either as student or worker. I’m considering going back to teach next year because the need is so dire, and never in my life have I seen anything like it. It appears to be a nationwide crisis, but who among us wouldn’t have seen that coming? Here I have compiled a list with links of teachers who have died suddenly this year without explanation, but this list is by no means exhaustive as demonstrated by Dr. William Makis who has documented more with greater focus on his Substack.
SOLON, Ohio — Crystal Cespedes, a science teacher at Solon High School, died unexpectedly Thursday (April 27 [2023]), according to an email sent by the school district to families and staff.
The obituary posted Monday (May 1) by the Kindrich-McHugh-Steinbauer Funeral Home, which is handling the arrangements, indicated that Cespedes died in her sleep. She was 40.
Solon School District mourns sudden death of high school teacher Crystal Cespedes
Updated: May. 01, 2023, 2:03 p.m.|
Published: May. 01, 2023, 1:52 p.m.
A Denver-area high school closed this week after two of its teachers died – at least one due to symptoms consistent with bacterial meningitis.
Eaglecrest High School in Aurora canceled Tuesday night athletics and activities and Wednesday classes out of what officials called an abundance of caution following the death of teacher Madelaine Schmidt.
Denver area school closes after 3 teachers die – one from suspected bacterial meningitis |USA TODAY | Published 12:18 PM ET April 13, 2023 | Updated 12:21 PM ET April 13, 2023
UNIONTOWN (KDKA) — Students in the Albert Gallatin Area School District in Uniontown are being dismissed early Tuesday due to the death of a well-known teacher, school officials said.
The teacher’s name has not yet been released.
A note to families on the district Facebook page said, “Due to unforeseen circumstances regarding a staff member, we will be dismissing ALL students in the district.”
Teacher’s sudden death prompts early dismissal for Albert Gallatin Area School District students | MAY 23, 2023 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS PITTSBURGH
A young teacher with a “loving heart” has dies, leaving the school community she worked at with a ‘huge hole’ in their hearts.
The headteacher has paid tribute to the popular teacher, after she died unexpectedly aged 26.
Popular young teacher dies suddenly leaving a ‘huge hole’ at primary school | By Milica Cosic News Reporter
18:53, 23 Jan 2023
UPDATED20:17, 23 JAN 2023
LEWISTON, Maine —
Lewiston Middle School canceled classes Tuesday following the unexpected death of a teacher.
According to a letter from Superintendent Jake Langlais, math teacher Tim Strohm died on Friday from an unexpected and sudden medical event. Langlais called Strohm’s death “a great loss.”
Popular Lewiston middle school teacher mourned after sudden death | Updated: 5:01 PM EST Jan 17, 2023
Oakdale Elementary School in Waukegan is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of a 25-year-old teacher who died on Friday, school officials said.
Principal Catalina Quinones-Nelson sent a message to parents, saying the school was “saddened to report” the death of Kaitlin Schaumberger.
Elementary school in Waukegan mourns unexpected death of 25-year-old teacher | by Sam Borcia | Published March 13, 2023 11:37 AM
An East Kilbride school community is reeling from the sudden death of a “much-loved” English teacher.
Tributes are being paid to St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School staff member Deborah Coulter who passed away suddenly over the weekend.
School ‘deeply saddened’ by sudden death of Lanarkshire English teacher | By Andrea Lambrou | 17:50, 6 JUN 2023
A head teacher has been remembered as “popular and hugely respected” following his sudden death.
Father-of-two Russell Plester, aged 52, from the Finham Park 2 school in Coventry, died over the bank holiday weekend.
The school – where he had been head since it opened in 2015 – was shut on Tuesday as a mark of respect.
Tributes to Coventry head teacher after sudden death
Published 11 May [2023]
The sudden death of a 48-year-old Chinese secondary school teacher just days before the Lunar New Year holidays has unearthed a secret he had kept buried for almost 20 years.
The secret belonged to Song Wenwu who lived with his family in Huaiyuan County in China’s eastern province of Anhui, and it has touched millions online.
His colleague, Mr Zhou, has told Shanghai-based online media Pear Video that Song passed away after suffering a sudden cerebral haemorrhage: “He collapsed while going to the toilet and never got up.”
Remembering ‘Daddy Song’: sudden death of Chinese teacher reveals 20 years of secret generosity which kept at least 30 poor students afloat | Yuanyue Dang in Beijing | Published: 6:00pm, 10 Feb, 2023
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Bristol Virginia Public Schools is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Superintendent David Scott says Kiwana Ledbetter, a fifth grade teacher at Washington-Lee Elementary School passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 8.
Bristol Virginia Public Schools mourns sudden loss of beloved new fifth-grade teacher
by Ashley Hoak
Fri, November 10th 2023, 3:39 PM EST
After the sudden passing on Tuesday of Shannon Carbon, a longtime English language learning (ELL) teacher at the Tisbury School, the Vineyard school district is remembering its colleague, and making sure that students and staff can access counseling resources.
Shannon Carbon served as an ELL teacher as well as a K–8 coordinator since joining the Tisbury School in 2012.
Tisbury School mourns longtime educator | By Daniel Greenman –
October 13, 2023
Stoughton Public Schools is mourning the sudden loss of Jennifer Lynn Jacobs, a longtime first grade teacher and assistant principal known for the humor and contagious positivity she brought to the classroom.
The Abington resident died unexpectedly last Friday, Stoughton Public Schools announced earlier this week. She was 41.
Read the obit for Stoughton teacher Jennifer Jacobs, 41, who died suddenly | By Abby Patkin | updated on July 19, 2023
CINCINNATI (WXIX) – Students were back in the classroom Wednesday in the Madeira City Schools district after classes were canceled Tuesday to honor a beloved elementary principal.
Chris Flanagan died unexpectedly Monday at Jewish Hospital.
Madeira police Lt. Paul Phillips was a close friend. He called Flanagan’s death “devastating,” adding the 50-year-old was an enormous part of the community.
Madeira community mourns beloved educator after sudden passing | By Kendall Hyde | Published: Apr. 26, 2023 at 6:21 PM EDT
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Three teachers at Thomasville Primary School have died in the past three months, according to Thomasville City Schools.
Andrea White-Hunter, a second grade teacher, died on Nov. 14, 2022, per the school district. Eva Shetley, a kindergarten teacher, died on Jan. 13, and Terry Register, a second grade teacher, died on Saturday.
3 teacher deaths in 3 months at NC school
by: Brayden Stamps
Posted: Feb 18, 2023 / 06:29 AM EST
Updated: Feb 18, 2023 / 06:48 AM EST
OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) – Marion County Public Schools students and staff are mourning the loss of a teacher who died in a vehicle accident near the school where he worked.
School district officials confirmed Lake Weir High School teacher John Gibb died in a crash on Tuesday morning just down the road from the high school.
State troopers say the crash happened around 8 a.m. on County Road 464. Gibb was heading west in his SUV near Oak Road when he suffered a medical event.
He lost control, went over the grass median, and across the eastbound lanes. The vehicle then struck a sign, a fence, and a tree. Gibb was taken to the hospital where he died.
Teacher dies in crash near school due to sudden medical episode in Marion County | By Ryan Wyatt Turbeville | Published: Mar. 21, 2023 at 4:19 PM EDT
DEER PARK, Texas (KTRK) — Bonnette Junior High School is mourning the loss of a beloved teacher, according to Deer Park ISD.
The district confirmed with ABC13 that Terrance Ballard, a sixth-grade science teacher and coach, died after an “unexpected health incident” on Tuesday.
Deer Park ISD sixth-grade teacher dies on campus after ‘unexpected health incident,’ principal says | Wednesday, August 2, 2023
BROWNFIELD, Texas — The Brownfield Independent School District said classes were canceled at Brownfield High School on Wednesday and Thursday after a teacher passed away.
BISD said in a statement, “This morning a teacher experienced a medical emergency prior to the start of school.”
The school district said staff and first responders were quick to jump into action but unfortunately, the teacher died.
Brownfield ISD teacher dies at school, high school classes cancelled
by: Caitlyn Rooney
Posted: Aug 30, 2023 / 02:18 PM CDT
Updated: Aug 30, 2023 / 02:18 PM CDT
The world of education and community service was recently rocked by the sudden died of Traci Selden, a former teacher at Yorktown High School. Known for her infectious smile, unwavering commitment to her students, and her extensive work in the Baltimore community, Traci’s untimely death has left a void that will be hard to fill.
Traci Selden, born on June 12, 1965, was a beloved resident of Baltimore, Maryland. She was a devoted teacher in the Baltimore school system for over 20 years, making a tremendous impact on countless students’ lives.
In addition to her teaching career, Traci was heavily involved in volunteer work and various community organizations, regularly giving back to the Baltimore community she loved so dearly.
In her role as a Human Resources Training Specialist, Traci excelled in designing, developing, and facilitating virtual training programs using platforms like Microsoft Teams. She employed a comprehensive approach, integrating various instructional strategies such as simulations, case studies, group discussions, videos, and lectures to maximize engagement and encourage active participation.
Arlington,VA: Yorktown High School teacher Traci Selden died at suddenly | November 16, 2023
A well-loved religious studies teacher in Australia died at his desk despite three of his colleagues desperately trying to save him.
James Kiernan collapsed behind his desk at Shalom College in Bundaberg, Queensland, after arriving at around 7:30am on Tuesday. Colleagues rapidly performed CPR on the father-of-three before paramedics arrived, but he sadly died at the scene. Principal Dan McMahon confirmed James’ death at 10:50am, by which time his wife had arrived to be by his side as he died.
Teacher dies suddenly at his school desk as three colleagues tried to save him | By Rachel Hagan World News Reporter | 10:38, 4 Oct 2023
GARNER, N.C. (WTVD) — A Wake County school is reeling after the unexpected death of an educator.
Matt Price, the principal of Garner Magnet High School let students and families know on Tuesday that a teacher died the previous night.
Garner High School teacher dies ‘unexpectedly’ | Tuesday, January 17, 2023
EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP – A South Jersey high school is mourning the sudden death of a much-loved teacher.
Egg Harbor Township High School announced the death of “beloved” social studies teacher Doug Winkler on its Facebook page Saturday night. He also served as a class advisor to the Class of 2024.
According to his LinkedIn account, he had been a teacher at the school since 2006.
Beloved South Jersey High School Teacher Dies Suddenly | Dan Alexander | Published: September 25, 2023
The city of Vacaville and the prep football and teaching community suffered a huge loss Saturday morning with news of the sudden death of Will C. Wood High School football coach — and former teacher of the year — Jacob Wright at the age of 46.
Will C. Wood Principal Charleston Brown wrote a message just after 1 p.m.: “I am writing with sad news that our beloved Will C. Wood football coach, Jacob Wright, suffered a medical emergency during the team’s morning meeting. He was transported to the hospital and unfortunately passed away.
Will C. Wood head football coach Jacob Wright dies at 46 | By THOMAS GASE | tgase@timesheraldonline.com | Vallejo Times Herald | October 14, 2023 at 7:01 p.m.
The Holy Spirit High School family is in mourning after the sudden death of a popular teacher and an alumna of the school. Kathleen Villano, a 1973 graduate of Holy Spirit and a Ventnor resident died suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 68.
After retiring as a teacher from Mainland Regional High School, Mrs. Villano had returned to Holy Spirit High School as a part-time religion teacher last year and became a full time history teacher this year.
Popular Holy Spirit High School Teacher Passes Away Suddenly | Eddie Davis | Published: October 9, 2023
KENTWOOD, Mich. — The Kentwood schools community is mourning the loss of former teacher and principal John Keenoy, who died “unexpectedly” over the weekend.
Keenoy worked in the Kentwood Public Schools (KPS) district for 20 years as a teacher and principal at multiple schools, including at East Kentwood High School. He continued to work with the district after his retirement, and both of his children attended KPS.
Former Kentwood teacher, principal remembered by district after ‘unexpected’ passing | Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff
Published: 2:12 PM EDT September 25, 2023
Updated: 2:12 PM EDT September 25, 2023
Tributes have poured in for a popular East Lothian high school teacher who students say will be “sorely missed by many”.
The sudden death of dad-of-two Matthew Gray, who taught history and modern studies at Musselburgh Grammar School, has left staff and pupils at the school “devastated”, according to a letter from headteacher Jodie Hannan. Mr Gray, who was also a principal teacher of guidance and a football coach in his spare time, is said to have been a family man “devoted to his wife and two daughters” and “completely committed to his students”.
Musselburgh Grammar School teacher dies: Tributes pour in for Matthew Gray after sudden death | By Jolene Campbell
Published 11th Jul 2023, 11:39 GMT
Updated 11th Jul 2023, 11:42 GMT
The leader of Temple University suddenly died Tuesday after falling ill at a memorial service, officials at the Philadelphia school said.
Acting President JoAnne A. Epps, 72, was attending a memorial for Charles L. Blockson of the school’s Blockson Afro-American Collection of Black American art and artifacts when she became ill, the school said in a statement.
Epps was seated on stage while someone else was speaking when she suddenly slumped in her chair, said university spokespeople Stephen C. Orbanek and Deirdre Childress Hopkins.
Temple University acting president dies suddenly after falling ill on stage at memorial service | Sept. 19, 2023, 5:01 PM EDT / Updated Sept. 19, 2023, 6:44 PM EDT
By Dennis Romero
COLUMBIA COUNTY (WFXG) – The Columbia County School District is mourning the loss of one of its beloved teachers, Mrs. Donele Sizemore. Ms. Sizemore was a fourth-grade teacher at Parkway Elementary School and had been battling cancer. According to her obituary, she passed away on Monday, April 17, at the age of 65.
Columbia County School District mourns the loss of fourth-grade teacher | Wednesday, April 19th 2023, 7:24 PM EDT
Updated: Wednesday, May 10th 2023, 7:31 PM EDT | By Felicia Baskett
The students and staff of the Convent High School (CHS) were thrown into deep shock and mourning on the first day of school on the sudden passing of school teacher Kevin Angol.
Reports are that he was found dead at his home on Thursday, September 7, 2023.
Police are investigating the matter.
Convent High School mourns the sudden passing of teacher | 7 September 2023
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School math teacher and coach, Kevin Palafox, passed away on Saturday September 30th due to complications related to a recent medical diagnosis. The B-CC community, led by the Volleyball team he coached, is honoring him by putting together a fundraiser raising funds and awareness for leukemia and lymphoma.
B-CC Community Mourns the Loss of Teacher and Coach Kevin Palafox
MCS Staff | October 2, 2023 at 8:36pm
“It is with a heavy heart that we share the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected passing of beloved teacher, Mr. Shawn Hines,” said an announcement on the district’s Facebook page. “The Cabool R-IV School District mourns the loss of a wonderful educator, mentor, and friend.”
Mr. Hines was a 1986 graduate of Cabool High School.
Cabool science teacher dies | July 17th, 2023
CINCINNATI — The Indian Hill community is mourning the loss of a beloved educator.
Indian Hill High School Choir and Theater Director Jeff Clark died Tuesday from advanced stage four colon cancer.
‘We are devastated’: Indian Hill community mourns the loss of beloved high school choir and theater director | By: Christian LeDuc , Valerie Lyons
Posted at 8:35 AM, Jun 07, 2023 and last updated 7:26 PM, Jun 07, 2023
MARIA STEIN -The Marion Local Schools community is mourning the loss of longtime high school science teacher Todd Ashbaugh, 54, who died suddenly on Wednesday morning.
His cause of death has not been revealed.
Ashbaugh of Coldwater was in his 24th year as a chemistry and physics teacher and bus driver at Marion Local. He was also the district’s former track and football coach.
Friday, September 29th, 2023 | Popular Marion Local science teacher, 54, remembered | By Abigail Miller
A Shawnee Mission North staff member was found dead in her home late last week, according to a message sent to families.
Kenna Kobin, an instructional coach at the school, was found deceased on Friday, Sept. 29, according to an email SM North Principal David Ewers sent families on Sunday.
Shawnee Mission North teacher found dead at home | Kyle Palmer – Shawnee Mission School District
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) – The YMCA of Greater Birmingham says a trainer passed away while teaching a class on Monday, July 10.
Russell Lee was teaching an evening fitness class at the Shades Valley location when he suffered a heart attack and died.
Before his passing, Lee had worked at the YMCA since 1992. He taught group classes at both the Downtown and Shades Valley locations.
He also worked at the Birmingham Public Library. A representative for the library said he was 54 years old and sent WBRC Fox 6 a statement reading:
“The Birmingham Public Library is devastated by the death of Russell Lee, who faithfully served our patrons for over 20 years. His passion for teaching fitness to our patrons made him beloved by all. Please pray for his family, coworkers, and friends.”
Birmingham YMCA instructor passes away while teaching class | By Lauren Harksen and WBRC Staff | Published: Jul. 13, 2023 at 11:29 PM EDT
OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. (WATE) — Oliver Springs High School teacher and coach Matt Headden died unexpectedly on July 27, leaving his family and the community he loved in mourning.
His sister, Regina Headden, said her family has been flooded with kind messages from community members since his passing about his impact on the Oliver Springs community.
Headden made a positive impact on the Oliver Springs Community.
Known to most as Coach Headden, he played football at Tennessee Wesleyan and started teaching at Oliver Springs High School just a few months after his 1995 graduation. He’s been at the school ever since.
Oliver Springs mourns loss of beloved high school teacher, coach | by: Kristen Gallant | Posted: Jul 28, 2023 / 05:50 PM EDT | Updated: Jul 28, 2023 / 05:50 PM EDT
GREENSBORO — Northwest Guilford High students and staff are grieving the loss of longtime teacher and coach Paul Egleston.
Counselors are at the campus today as news of his death was shared with co-workers, classes, teams and others in the school community.
Egleston was found dead shortly after 5 p.m. Monday at his house in North Topsail Beach. Just two days ago, he had posted photos on Facebook of his scenic views of the sand and surf there.
The cause of death is being investigated. North Topsail Beach police are not releasing details at this time, Captain Andrew Page said on Tuesday morning.
A true teacher’: Northwest Guilford coping with loss of beloved coach | AnnetteAyres | May 16, 2023
WEST PRICE HILL, Ohio (WKRC) – A school community and his family is mourning the sudden, unexpected loss of a beloved teacher.
There’s a memorial on a bench outside of Covedale School in honor of Dorian Adams, the school’s dean of discipline.
Adams died in April 2023 after suffering what doctors called a ‘heart event’ on school grounds.
School community mourns loss of beloved teacher | by Annie Brown, WKRC | Wed, July 12th 2023, 2:38 PM UTC
Clark died of a heart attack during a mountain biking trip. He left behind a wife and two daughters.
SPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — The family of longtime Coeur d’Alene School District physical education teacher, Clark Campbell, sat down with KREM 2 to share the memories and the impact Campbell left behind in the community after he died Monday while mountain biking.
Campbell started teaching physical education in the Coeur d’Alene School District in 1990 —you can measure his career in years— but you can’t begin to measure the impact he had on the hundreds of students who knew him as Mr. Campbell.
‘This is such a shock’: Family grieves loss of Clark Campbell, beloved CDA PE teacher | Author: Kyle Simchuk | Published: 6:46 PM PDT July 22, 2023 | Updated: 6:46 PM PDT July 22, 2023
Mike Hazelwood was a larger-than-life teacher, father, husband, journalist, and friend. He could turn any bad day into a beautiful one, as coworkers at Mission Oak High School in Tulare wrote online when he died unexpectedly from heart complications on May 18.
He was 45.
Tulare mourns beloved teacher, journalist Mike Hazelwood, who leaves legacy of service | Donna Orozco For the Times-Delta | Published 3:12 PM PT May 24, 2023 | Updated 9:15 PM PT May 24, 2023
A middle school coach and teacher at Devine Independent School District died suddenly of a heart attack after collapsing in front of his students early in January.
Jacob Sanchez, age 35, of Bigfoot, Texas died on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
According to reports, Sanchez suddenly collapsed at the start of class.
He was promptly given CPR by the staff members, but unfortunately, they were unable to save him.
35-Year-Old Middle School Coach and Teacher Drops Dead in Front of His Class | By Jim Hoft, TPG, January 22, 2023
An autopsy has been performed on a longtime Algonquin middle school teacher who died on Sunday and the coroner says foul play is not suspected in her death.
Heineman Middle School Principal Stephanie Mitchell last weekend sent a letter to the parents of Heineman Middle School notifying them about the death of Heather Frederick.
Frederick was the school’s physical education department leader and teacher.
Frederick was a part of the Huntley District 158 community for 21 years.
McHenry County Coroner Michael Rein said on Thursday that Frederick, 48, died at her residence in Marengo on Sunday.
Coroner says death of Algonquin middle school teacher occurred at her home, foul play not suspected | by Sam Borcia | Published January 12, 2023 7:38 PM
(Potosi) The Potosi School District is in mourning as classes were cancelled Friday.
Regional Radio received information Thursday that the district would be closed on Friday because of the sudden death of a teacher in the district.
A letter sent to faculty, students and parents from Superintendent Alex McCaul says 3rd grade teacher Luci Martin passed away early Thursday.
State Representative Mike McGirl of Potosi knew Luci and her family well.
Potosi Community Mourns After Elementary Teacher Passes Suddenly
February 17, 2023 11:11AM CST
UNION COUNTY, N.C. — Students and staff at Union County Public Schools are mourning the loss of a third grade teacher.
A spokesperson for the district told Channel 9 that Ashley Streitman, a teacher at Shiloh Valley Elementary School, had been with the district since 2019.
‘Still in shock’: Union County third grade teacher dies, district confirms | By WSOCTV.com News Staff
April 17, 2023 at 3:41 pm EDT
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A beloved suburban teacher is dead at age 25, apparently from complications of Covid-19.
The schoolteacher will be laid to rest on Wednesday. In the meantime, counseling services are available to her students and colleagues following her unexpected death.
According to her obituary, Kaitlin Schaumberger died on Friday from complications of Covid and pneumonia.
No other details were provided, but loved ones say she was “an absolute ray of sunshine.”
Waukegan elementary school mourns death of ‘committed and dedicated’ teacher
By Kasey Chronis | Published March 13, 2023 | Waukegan | FOX 32 Chicago
An elementary school teacher at Naval Air Facility Atsugi has died, a spokeswoman for Department of Defense Education Activity’s Pacific region said Tuesday.
Nathan Rogers, a second grade teacher at Shirley Lanham Elementary, was “a loved and respected teacher, colleague, and friend,” according to a letter to students, faculty and parents provided to Stars and Stripes by spokeswoman Miranda Ferguson.
“It is with deep sadness I share with you this morning that one of our Lanham Elementary School teachers, Mr. Rogers, died over the weekend,” principal Jesus Calderon wrote in the letter, a copy of which was posted on the school’s Facebook page. “As a school community, we are grieving this immense loss.”
Calderon did not mention the cause of Rogers’ death and Ferguson in a separate email said she had no further information to share.
Navy base in Japan mourns loss of 2nd grade DODEA teacher, former acting principal | By ALEX WILSON | STARS AND STRIPES • March 14, 2023
North Penn School District staffers are in mourning after learning a second colleague has died over the span of five days.
In an email to school staffers sent Monday evening, North Penn Superintendent Todd Bauer announced that Sharon Sobotkin, a fifth-grade teacher at Oak Park Elementary since 2013, had died on Feb. 11 following a battle with cancer.
“This has been a very difficult week for North Penn and I am in awe by the outpouring of love and support for one another that I have witnessed,” Bauer said in the email. “I ask you once again, to keep your coworker Sharon’s family in your thoughts, as well as her work family at Oak Park.
North Penn Staffers in Mourning After Second Elementary School Teacher Dies in Same Week | Keith Heffintrayer | North Penn Now • Tue, Feb 14, 2023, 1:00 PM
David Hunt McKim, age 49, of Helena, passed away November 9, 2023.
Beloved son, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend. Born and raised in Michigan, David was a lifelong musician, avid angler, outdoorsman, and dedicated educator. A graduate of Eastern Michigan University with a degree in education, David’s dedication to his students–first in the San Francisco Bay area, and later in Helena–was absolute. David passed his lifelong love of science on to his students in the classroom, on extraordinary field-trips, and countless after-school activities. His honors and awards were too numerous to list.
In Memory Of David Hunt McKim, age 49, of Helena
March 22, 1974 – November 9, 2023
George Williams Sawyer, Jr. – “Tom”- died suddenly of a cardiac event at his home on the morning of Sunday November 12, 2023. Beloved teacher and coach, devoted friend and mentor, and ultimate family man, Tom meant the world to all who knew him. Tom was born in Portland, Maine on May 4, 1969 to Nancy (Kean) and George Williams Sawyer. He had an eager spirit, keen eye, and the will to amuse.
George Sawyer Obituary
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smith & Heald Funeral Home on Nov. 15, 2023.
Arthur Leeth, a renowned ballet dancer, teacher, and music librarian, left behind a legacy of artistic excellence and passion when he passed away on November 14, 2023. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Leeth began his vocational training as a music major before receiving a scholarship in the dance department at Butler University. With a career spanning over 40 years at the Boston Ballet, he danced lead roles in classical, contemporary, and neoclassical ballets, managed the music library, and taught ballet classes. At the age of 70, Leeth died of a heart attack at his home in Boston, surrounded by loved ones. His remarkable contributions to the world of ballet will forever be remembered.
Boston, MA: Arthur Leeth Died Ballet Chief Librarian age 70 | November 16, 2023
With sadness we announce the sudden death of Donald, age 60 years, on November 7, 2023. Beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend and teacher. He was “one of the good guys” who will be deeply missed, well remembered and forever loved.
Donald Andrew Brett-Davies, October 15, 1963 – November 7, 2023
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