07/06/2026
Sad news from our conductor, Abby Frost to our members and community :
-You may have noticed Jeff Patch has appeared increasingly uncomfortable in our spring rehearsals, particularly so in the Jenkins concert week.
-I am heartbroken to share that Jeff is declining rapidly following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Because of its aggressive spread, the medical team has stopped all interventions. The focus is now on keeping him comfortable. He is currently at MGH awaiting a bed at Kaplan. I visited him this morning, and he was alert and happy to see his family and me. Please keep Jeff and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
UPDATE 7/6: Our Jeff is now settled in at Kaplan House, a wonderful hospice community. Please send cards of comfort to:
JEFF PATCH
KAPLAN HOUSE
78 LIBERTY STREET
DANVERS, ma 01923