Richard M. Shohet ’59

Richard M. Shohet ’59, of Carlisle, Mass.; Jan. 29, after a period of failing health. He taught at Concord Middle School from 1964 to 1967, and then seven years at Concord Academy before returning to public school education in 1974. For 20 years, before retiring in 1999, he taught in the Lexington school district. In 1983, he acquired the former grazing lands of Bates Farm and began raising cattle. Years later he donated the organic beef to the Open Table food pantry in Maynard, Mass. He also served as a prison volunteer, leading literature discussion groups. He is survived by wife Carolyn Shohet; three daughters and sons-in-law, including Lauren Shohet ’90 AM, ’95 PhD, and Sarah Shohet ’91; and six grandchildren.