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Alan Wilson Obituary

WILSON, Alan B. Of Lexington, October 28, 2008. Husband of Carolyn "Lynne" (Culler) Wilson. Father of Lesley D. Wilson and her partner Brenda Marti of South Hadley, and Scott A. Wilson and his wife Elizabeth "Didi" of Lexington. Brother of Barbara Fuery and her husband Francis of Lexington. Grandfather of Lauren Wilson, Khrystyne Wilson, and Andrew Wilson. Alan is also survived by extended family Benjamin and Terry Jordan and their children Benjamin, Kristen, and Jessica. Co-Owner of Wilson Farm in Lexington. Visiting hours will be held at the Douglass Funeral Home, 51 Worthen Rd. Lexington Friday October 31 from 2:00 - 5:00 and 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Donations in his memory may be made to the Alan B. Wilson Memorial Scolarship Fund, C/O Board of Selectmen, Town of Lexington, 1625 Mass. Ave. Lexington, MA 02420. Private funeral andinterment. Douglass Funeral Home Lexington 781-862-1800 www.douglassfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
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Sally Woolf-Wade

October 24, 2021

So well I remember driving past the farm on the day of Alan's funeral, with all the farm workers standing along the road, waving. We'll always miss him.

Peter Butler

November 19, 2008

My thoughts are with you at this time. I hope your fond memories of Alan comfort you at this time of loss. Working with Alan, Scott, and the rest of the Wilson Farm family in the late 1970's and early 1980's are memories I'll always treasure. Alan was a pleasure to have worked both with and for.

Liz (Neal) Chmielinski

November 17, 2008

Mrs. Wilson, Lesley and Scott:
My deepest sympathies are with you. I have very fond memories of Mr. Wilson and visiting Wilson's Farm while in Camp Fire Girls.

Tammy Monks

November 16, 2008

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Alan, and your entire family have always been so generous and kind to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.

Brian Buttrick

November 15, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

sergi family sergi family

November 8, 2008

Our heart felt condolences from Sergi Farm in Belmont. From one farmer to another. May we all go on farming in the after life.

Lisa Serini

November 8, 2008

He ran a wonderful business with top quality products and service. I highly admired him for all his hard work and good nature towards his customers.
He will be missed....

Carol Peck Robins

November 4, 2008

Lynne, Lesley and Scott,

You family has always been such an important part of my life, and that includes Alan - working at the Farm: learning how to collect and candle the eggs! I'll always treasure his seldom seen (but certainly heartfelt) smile and laugh. My thoughts are with all of you during these difficult times.

Wohelo

Charlie Peirce

November 3, 2008

Repeating what one of our LHS '53 classmates wrote, Al was not only a sparkplug for our class, but the glue that held us together for these 55 years. A more generous person in his time and resources I cannot remember. Rosalie and I send condolences to Lynne and to all of Alan's family.

Susan Baron

November 2, 2008

I have been going to Wilson's Farm for years and mourn the passing of such an wonderful community member.

Fred Sgrosso

November 1, 2008

My condolences to the Wilson family. Alan was a wonderful man and a great friend to the Lexington High School Class of 1953. We will sorely miss him as will the entire community of Lexington and the surrounding towns.. Whenever I see a farm, I think of Alan and what he created during his lifetime. His smile sure warmed my heart and many others. Go in peace Alan.
Fred Sgrosso
Bradenton, Fl

Alex & Jon Dowse

November 1, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Laurie O'Shepa

October 31, 2008

Dear Lesley,

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

From Bobby and Franco, Boston Tomato, Chelsea, MA

October 31, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jim & Ann Russell

October 31, 2008

Lynne,Leslie, Brenda,Scott Didi and Grandchildren-You have lost a Great Family Member and we all have lost a Wonderful Friend! We will Never Forget all the Great Times we've shared.

Midwest Run Inc. Mark & Beth Redmond & the Drivers

October 31, 2008

Our business relationship with Al was like no other, though we wish they were all that way. He was a fine man and will be greatly missed.

All your friends at Prides Corner Farms

October 31, 2008

To the Wilson Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mal Keljikian Jr

October 31, 2008

with sincere sympathy
Mal Keljikian Jr (Mal's Night & Day towing Co.)

John and Hilary Hopkins

October 31, 2008

Dear family of Alan Wilson and all who will miss him,

We are very long-time custormers at the farm stand, about forty years now I think, and we have always thought of our weekly times at "Wilson's" as a time to celebrate good people doing good work and raising and selling good food. It has always lifted our hearts to see all those people buying the good stuff you grow and sell. In good times and not so good, Wilson Farm has always been there for us, and for the community. When we came on Thursday and saw the half-staff flag, and learned of Mr. Wilson's passing, we felt not only sadness, but also some pleasure in seeing that the work was going on as usual, and people were buying that good food to nourish their families. I am sure that is the way he would have wanted it.

Our deepest sympathy to all. Many thanks for all your family has given our family these many years.

Respectfully,
John and Hilary Hopkins and daughters, of Cambridge

Adam Higgins

October 31, 2008

My prayers and condolences goes out to all of the Wilson family. I will miss talking to Al.

gerald aiello

October 31, 2008

Dear Scott and the wilson family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
We have lost a great american and God has gained the best B.U. hockey fan.
sincerely with respect and affection, Gerry(DeLuca) Aiello

Streeter Stuart

October 31, 2008

Al was a high school friend and a good hockey player. He carried himself like he was carrying the puck. Always looked forward to seeing him at the farm. Blond hair, nice smile, and a good word.

Bruce & Gabrielle Sargent

October 31, 2008

To Lynne and Alan's family:
My wife and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. Alan, Don and Uncle Stan were my first "bosses" right after the farm stand first opened. I will always cherish the lessons they all taught me and the wonderful times we shared at the farm. The Wilson's and the farm have and will always hold a special place in my heart.
God bless and keep you,

Pat Monsignore

October 31, 2008

Lynne and family,

I can't believe that Alan is gone. I have known him forever. He will live in the hearts of many forever.
My sincere sympathy.

Bea Young and Family

October 31, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Les & Brenda Stevens

October 31, 2008

To the Wilson and Fuery families;

We were deeply saddened to hear of Al's passing. Our friendship started in junior high and, though our lives took very different paths, we have never forgotten those wonderful years. Al was one of the people we admired most. He was a tremendous asset not only to his family, but also to his community. I remember thinking of him as the Mayor of East Lexington. He will be missed.

Frank Totman

October 31, 2008

My sympathies and prayers are with all the Wilson family.

Ruth Peck

October 31, 2008

With special thoughts of all of you.

Anna Dell' Arciprete

October 31, 2008

Our thought and Prayers are with you and your family.

Nicholas & Anna Dell' Arciprete

Melissa Doe-Largay

October 31, 2008

My thoughts and spirits are with your family. Mr. Wilson was an true inspiration on our Avon Walk Team.

Dean and Dottie Hederstedt

October 31, 2008

As members of the Lexington High School class of '53, we are deeply
saddened to hear of the loss of our
classmate. Alan will be long remembered for his many and varied efforts in supporting his community.
Our condolences to the Wilson family.

Joy Samson

October 31, 2008

On behalf of Joy Samson and Lexington Curves, please accept our deepest sympathies.

Jeanette Bjorklund

October 31, 2008

Dear Lynne,Lesley, Scott and the entire family,
The man with the tough exterior and a heart of gold will be greatly missed. He was one of a kind wasn't he.
We are deeply saddened by his loss and extend our deepest sympathy.
Jeanette Bjorklund and Arthur Denton

peter

October 30, 2008

scott and family

the "GOVERNOR" will always be the best

October 30, 2008

Randy & Cindy Hamilton

October 30, 2008

To Lynn Wilson and family our condolences. Al your in tarpon heaven we will fish together again someday

Bob and Jean Lyon

October 30, 2008

Dear Lynne and family,
We so appreciate the commuication between friends that brought us the news of Alan's death.
I admired him as a friend, having known him for over 70 years.
Lynne, you and Alan built an exemplary farm of which you should be very proud.
We look forward to being together on Marco to share memories of a fine friend.

October 30, 2008

Deepest sympathy from an old friend at Adams School.
love,
Janet Sorrento Rush

Richard Clark

October 30, 2008

To the Wilson Family and Friends, my thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.

Bill Carlson

October 30, 2008

To Lynne, Scott & Family
I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies on the loss of a great friend and wonderful mentor. He will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts.

Martha & Jim Lima

October 30, 2008

To Lynne and Alan's family:

Above all else we treasure his generous support over so many years of so many youth athletic programs in Lexington, memories of Babe Ruth Baseball, and walks with Alan on the beach at Marco Island.

God rest this good man's soul.

tammi arakelian

October 30, 2008

Scott and family,
My father and I send our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dad. He was a great man, like father - like son !!
Take care,
Tammi and Greg
Greg's Packing co.

Pat Riccardi,Jr

October 30, 2008

Mrs.Wilson,Scott and Family,
On behalf of Pat Riccardi Sr.,Riccardi Whlse.and the rest of my Family our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time.
Al was good person we got to know over the past 30yrs. in the market. We are saddened by his death ,but will keep many fond memories of our mornings drinking coffee in the asile. God Bless .

Pat Riccardi Jr.

JEANE & CHARLES BAYLOR

October 30, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

October 30, 2008

My thoughts and prayers to the Wilson family, he will truly be missed.

Albert Der Parseghian

Cathy House

October 30, 2008

My deepest sympathies. We will miss "Big Daddy" from our Avon Walk team.

I feel your loss.

Rick Digiovanni

October 30, 2008

To all the Wilson Family our deepest
sympathy from the DiGiovanni Family
Tony -Nancy- Rick,Susan and Justine Lexington

Sally Woolf-Wade

October 30, 2008

We, of the Reunion Committee, Lexington
High School Class of '53, will miss Alan
deeply. He was the sparkplug of the group.
Sincerely, Sally

Diane Doucette

October 30, 2008

Scott and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care and be at peace with the knowledge that your dad is no longer suffering.

With Deepest Sympathy

Sandra and Glen LaVigne

October 30, 2008

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Susan Ahern

October 30, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ruth Benoit & Marie DeNapoli

October 30, 2008

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Marsha & Lester Goldberg

October 30, 2008

Our thoughts and sympathy goes to all his family. He was truly a great man and will be greatly missed..

Nancy Avallone

October 30, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Paul Cousineau NP

October 30, 2008

Dear Mrs. Wilson and family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sadness and loss.

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