The Rev. Jeremy Brigham

The Rev. Jeremy Brigham died on July 27, 2026, at the age of 82 (1943-2026).

Jeremy is survived by his wife Selma Dannenfelser Brigham, brothers Larry (Mary) Brigham of Cincinnati OH and Daniel (Donna) of Canandaigua NY, his children Emily Brigham of Iowa City, Elizabeth (Mark) Smejkal of Cedar Rapids, and Sophie (Bill) Nicholson of Casa Grande AZ. He also leaves behind eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

A memorial and visitation will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre, 2121 Bowling St. SW in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Visitation begins at 10:00 followed by the memorial service at 11:00.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist, 4980 Gordon Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids IA 52405, Iowans for Gun Safety, Linn County UNA-USA, the African American Museum of Iowa, or Interfaith Alliance of Iowa. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website. If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Susan Davison Archer

The Rev. Susan Davison Archer died on July 14, 2026, at the age of 79 (1946−2026).

Susan is survived by her son Ethan, and his partner Lauren, her daughter-in-law Sara, her grandchildren Max and Sid, and Laurel’s children Trenton, Kingsley, and Rosalie.

A memorial service will be held on September 26, 2026, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27106. Additional details will be shared as they become available.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Winston-Salem, 4055 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem NC 27106; Beacon House, P.O. Box 29629, Washington DC 20017; or Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Ln, Bethesda MD 20814. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

Daniel Bull

Daniel Bull died on July 8, 2026, at the age of 87 (1939-2026). He is survived by his wife, Rev. Dr. Jan Carlsson-Bull, daughter Lisa Bull (Rob) Lemon, grandchildren Oliver and Sophia, stepdaughters Shana Adelman and Sarah Adelman; son-in-law Robb Kidd; grandson Forrest, and sister Joanna Bull.

A memorial service was held on August 1, 2026.

UURMaPA will contribute in memory of Daniel Bull to the Ministerial Relief Fund, which benefits both ministers and partners.

To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.

If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s partner obituary editor, Eleanor Richardson, grandmoot@aol.com.

The Rev. Charles A. Gaines

The Rev. Charles “Chuck” A. Gaines died on July 4, 2026, at the age of 90 (1936−2026).

Chuck is survived by his wife Carolyn Hawkes Gaines; his three children Lynda Gaines, Stephen Gaines, and Susan Gaines Duncan (Jim); his half-siblings Cindy Krusen, Peter Gaines, Tom Gaines, Melanie Anderson, and Martha Davis; six grandchildren Quinn, Charlie, Corey, Gwen, Bennett, and Juliette; two step-grandchildren Michael and Bill; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his half-sister Pam Fogarty, his sister Karen Barker, and his brother Donald Gaines.

A memorial service will be held at the First Parish in Framingham MA, in October. Details will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memorial Fund, First Parish in Framingham, 24 Vernon St, Framingham MA 01701, or to the Memorial Fund, Unitarian Universalist Church, 4831 E 22nd St, Tucson AZ 85711. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Johanna Boeke

The Rev. Johanna “Jopie” Boeke died on June 28, 2026, at the age of 88 (1937−2026).

Jopie is survived by her daughters Elinore Boeke and Diana Boeke, her grandchildren Zachary Ludwig, Juliana Ludwig, and Alexander Ludwig and her sister-in-law Ria Leoni Baarslag. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Richard F. Boeke, and her brother Theodoor Baarslag.

A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Goodwin House Alexandria, 4800 Fillmore Ave, Alexandria VA 22311.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to:|
• Goodwin Living Foundation, 4800 Fillmore Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22311.
• Culmore Clinic, Post Box 8332, Falls Church VA 22041

UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared online or mailed to Diana Boeke, 4435 Wood Edge Rd., Troy VA 22974.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.

The Rev. David W. Farrington

The Rev. David Warren Farrington died on June 19, 2026, at the age of 85 (1940−2026).

David is survived by his first wife Barbara Roberts, his daughter Carolyn Farrington, his older sister Joyce Hofstra, and his nephews John Hofstra, Mark Paine Hofstra and family, and Mark Stuart Hofstra and family. He was widowed from his best friend Carole Ciccone.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the Shirley Meetinghouse, 41 Brown Rd, Shirley MA 01464.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

George Miller Crandall

George Miller Crandall died on June 9, 1926 at the age of 88 (1937-2026). He is survived by his wife the Rev. Marilyn Sewell and her family, his daughters Robin Crandall and Laurie Crandall, and grandchildren Dylan Ludiker (Calista), Nolan Ludiker, Macy Bass, and Paley Bass.

A memorial service was held on June 20, 2026 at First Unitarian, Portland, Oregon.

UURMaPA will contribute in George’s memory to the Ministerial Relief Fund, which benefits both UU ministers and their partners.

The Rev. Dr. Nancy W. Kratochvil

The Rev. Dr. Nancy “Nana” W. Kratochvil died on June 7, 2026, at the age of 89 (1937−2026).

Nana is survived by her children, Richard Roy Florey, II, and Tina Shoemaker, adopted daughter Stacy Kawamura, step-children, John Rogers Kratochvil, III, and Melanie Kratochvil, siblings, Terry Wilson, Ron Wilson, Thomas Wilson, and Rohamah Canfield, grandchildren, Bradley Truett, Richard Roy Florey, III, Ashleigh Ann Florey, Michael Florey, Anthony Florey, and Aaron Kawamura, great-grandchild Angelina Parker; as well as many nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family.

A funeral service was held on June 18, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s own choosing. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach

The Rev. Dr. Brock H. Leach died on May 25, 2026, at the age of 67 (1958–2026).

Brock is survived by his brother John Leach, his wife Julie Leach, his children, Joshua Leach and Elizabeth Savage, and his grandchildren, Charles Davies Savage and Naomi May Savage.

A celebration of Brock’s life will be planned later.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name may be made to the following organizations:

Donations may also be made to any of the many organizations and causes dear to Brock’s heart. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be shared here.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes

The Rev. Richard M. Fewkes died on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89 (1936–2026).

Richard is survived by his partner Connie Joy Johnson; his four children, Charles Buckley, James Buckley, Kenneth Buckley, and Jennifer Loring; his 10 grandchildren, Adam Buckley, Andrew Buckley, Nathan Buckley, Kenneth Buckley Jr., Katelyn Buckley, Eric Buckley, Allison Cabral, Julia Cabral, Elijah Loring, and Marlena Loring; and his five great-grandchildren, Claire, Caroline, and Mary Buckley, and Jonathan and Hannah Buckley. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Batrawi.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life Reception will be held at 11:00 a.m. on July 11, 2026, at the First Parish in Norwell, 24 River Street, Norwell MA 02061. All are welcome to attend. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Parish in Norwell Ministry Fund, 24 River St., Norwell MA 02061. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

Notes of condolence may be emailed to Jennifer Loring at jennloring72@yahoo.com or mailed to 129 Elm Street, Stoneham MA 02180.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com