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Leonard E . Phillips 1943 – 2024
Len Phillips of Peabody died unexpectedly on June 29 , 2024 . Renowned horticulturist and author , longtime Superintendent of Park & Trees in Wellesley , and Tree Warden in Boxford , Len generously shared his wealth of knowledge with many through lectures , articles , and online discussion groups .
Full obituary : https :// www . legacy . com / us / obituaries / bostonglobe / name / leonard-phillips-obituary ? id = 55496357
Steven E . Burns , MCA 1961 – 2024
Steve Burns of Holbrook , MA died suddenly on July 30 , 2024 . He was a long-time member of our association . Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends , hunting , fishing , boating , or just admiring nature . He spent his entire 40 + year career at Arborway Tree Care , as a “ Tree Doctor ”, he would say .
Full obituary : https :// www . keohane . com / obituaries / steven-burns
Roger A . Cook , MCLP , MCA 1954 – 2024
Roger Cook passed on August 21 , 20241 after an extended illness . Owner of K & R Landscaping in Burlington , MA , Roger was a longtime member of our association who served our industry well all his life . As “ America ’ s Landscape Contractor ” Roger was a decades-long cast member of This Old House on PBS who often invited fellow MAA members to join him on the show , and he always promoted the importance of working with certified professionals . His generosity , kindness , and mentorship will be missed .
Full obituary : https :// sullivanfuneralhome . net / tribute / details / 4039 / Roger-Cook / obituary . html # tribute-start
Herbert E . Lupien , MCA 1941 – 2024
Herb Lupien passed away peacefully on July 12 , 2024 , surrounded by his loving family . As a lifetime resident of Newton , he was the owner and operator of his family business , Lupien Tree & Landscape , formerly known as W . E . Lupien and Sons , established in 1919 by his father , Waldo . Herb was a lifelong member of the MAA , an association his father helped establish in the 1930s .
Herb ’ s dedication to his family and his business was evident in all aspects of his life . His legacy will live on through the many lives he touched with his kindness , giving spirit , hard work , and unwavering love .
Full obituary : https :// burkefamilyfuneralhomes . com / book-ofmemories / 5460584 / Lupien-Herbert / index . php
Wayne Mezitt 1943 – 2024
Wayne Mezitt peacefully passed away on July 18 , 2024 , after a short illness , surrounded by family . He grew up in Hopkinton and earned his BA and MBA from Cornell University . After college , Wayne went to work at the family business , Weston Nurseries . Wayne ' s horticultural legacy spans more than six decades . His dedication to hybridizing and growing plants played a pivotal role in making Weston Nurseries , one of New England ' s largest and most successful nurseries , now in its 101st year and run by the fourth generation .
Full obituary : www . ChesmoreFuneralHome . com
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