Maribeth Klobuchar, 87

Maribeth Klobuchar, 87, a resident of Newbury Court Continuing Care Community in Acton since 2017, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Emerson Hospital’s emergency room on June 1, 2026. 

Maribeth and her husband John “Jack” started their married life in Acton in 1962, were also longtime residents of both Sudbury and Lincoln, and in retirement wintered in Kihei (Maui), Hawaii. Maribeth held a bachelor’s degree from Smith College and a certificate in gerontology from Middlesex Community College. 

Over the years, her work encompassed support for children with special needs in the local school systems, as well as for seniors, enabling them to “age in place” in their own homes. She owned a business, Home Care for Elders, which served the Lincoln/Acton area for many years and was endorsed by the local Council on Aging. 

In addition to her own career, Maribeth found great meaning in supporting Jack’s career at the Air Force Geophysics Lab at Hanscom Air Force Base, and she served as an unofficial hostess for the lab’s visiting foreign scientists and their families. Maribeth and Jack traveled extensively —especially relishing repeat trips to India and Australia — and enjoyed being extraordinarily handy, remodeling together on the homefront. In retirement, she and Jack volunteered for 18 years at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.

Maribeth had an optimistic, cheerful, and positive outlook on life, and her indomitable spirit helped her overcome multiple medical challenges. She was devoted to environmental stewardship, wildlife conservation, and love for all cultures.

Maribeth leaves behind her cherished best friend, her husband Jack; beloved daughter Nita Beth and her husband Joseph Savarese; treasured twin grandsons Jordan and Michael; two siblings; and other much-loved extended family and dear friends. She was predeceased by her infant son John “BJ” and was buried beside him in Sudbury following a Celebration of Life held June 5 in Duvall Chapel at Newbury Court, Acton.

Arrangements were under the care of Acton Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, in Acton. To share a memory or offer a condolence, visit concordfuneral.com.