41.   He had been under care for lymphoma at Massachusetts General Hospital, said his son, Laurence.

42.   He had suffered a heart attack at his home, said his son, Thomas.

43.   He had suffered from heart disease for some time, said his son, Ian Zdatny.

44.   He had suffered from lymphoma for three years, said his son Brock.

45.   He had suffered several strokes in October, said his son, Ross.

46.   He suffered a brief illness, said his son, Robert S. Bennett.

47.   He suffered a short illness, said his son Peter, also of Mashpee.

48.   He suffered a brief illness, said his son, James.

49.   He said her son and two friends were with her when she died Thursday.

50.   His death was caused by complications from heart surgery, said his son Matthew.