ADELAIDE SMOKI BACON

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ADELAIDE BACON Obituary

BACON, Adelaide Smoki Age 91, of Beacon Hill, passed away on December 27, 2019 after a battle with Alzheimers, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Alfred L. Ginepra and Ruth D. Burns Ginepra of Brookline, MA and the sister of the late Alfred L. Ginepra, Jr. Smoki was the wife of Ed Bacon from 1957 until his death in 1974, after which she married Dick Concannon in 1979, to whom she remained married until his death in 2018. Smoki is survived by her two daughters, Brooks Bacon of New York, NY, and Hilary Bacon Gabrieli, and her son-in-law, Christopher Gabrieli of Boston, MA. Smoki also leaves behind five grandchildren, John, Abigail, Pauline, Lilla, and Nicholas Gabrieli of Boston, MA, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Smoki was a fixture of Boston civic life, serving on more than 119 volunteer committees and boards, from the Red Cross to the Urban League to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. As an activist, Smoki stood up for those without power, fighting for civil rights and school desegregation, organizing protests against the Vietnam war, and serving on the fundraising committee for the Equal Rights Amendment. A legendary hostess, Smoki hosted everyone from Bobby Seale to the Queen of England. In the workplace, Smoki overcoming rampant sexism, serving as a scientific illustrator who sketched the conceptual drawings for the forerunner of the internet and helping illustrate the missing minutes of the Watergate tapes.

Smoki was the life of every party, the star of every show, and at the center of every fray. She will be remembered as a fighter, activist, and adoring grandmother who loved playing cards, debating politics, and bringing people together for each of her incredible adventures.

A Memorial Service will be held in the summer. Donations in Smoki's memory may be made to: Boston Landmarks Orchestra, https://www.landmarksorchestra.org/donate/donate-now/ 617-987-2000 or the Every Voice Coalition of students against sexual violence, EveryVoiceMA.org (617) 455-5709. For online condolences, please visit:

www.bostonharborsidehome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 30 to Dec. 31, 2019.

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John Margolis

January 9, 2020

Smoki's passing is without question a major milestone for Boston and all who knew her. Fiercely passionate about human rights and fairness for everyone, Smoki forged her own path on her own terms. She never shied away from speaking out when others remained silent.

Smoki was also a woman of indefatigable intellectual curiosity. She engendered curiosity about ideas in politics, the arts and literature, and fostered them in countless ways around Boston. For decades she and her husband Dick Concannon hosted events where people from all backgrounds could exchange ideas and enjoy the duo's trademark hospitality.

Most of all Smoki was a proud parent, grandparent and mother-in-law whose affections knew no limits. She will be missed by so many. It was a privilege to have known her for some 30 years. We will miss her legendary passion for life and unwavering support for countless civic and artistic causes that have made Boston a better place for all.

With condolences & great sadness,
John P. Margolis, AIA

January 6, 2020

I was so sad to hear about the death of Smoki Bacon, raconteur, flaneuse, and longtime Boston activist. I was fortunate to have Smoki and her elegant husband Dick Concannon on my Book Stew show in February 2015. I'm sharing this as a tribute to these fine folks. With my regards, Eileen MacDougall

https://wilmington.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=3b67dbad-4145-4241-93c2-896bb18fa6ea

December 31, 2019

The pain of losing someone in death is the most devastating pain that one can feel.may God the father comfort strengthens and soothed the families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
-~GP/LM

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