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High School Junior Dies Following 'Courageous' Battle With Cancer In Lexington

Desmond F. Baugh had a "passion for community service" and was a "standout athlete and scholar," according to his obituary.

LEXINGTON, MA — Desmond F. Baugh, of Lexington, died Oct. 18 following a courageous 10-month battle with Ewing's Sarcoma, according to his obituary. He was 17.

Desmond was a junior at Saint Sebastian's School in Needham where he was a member of the soccer team and an honors student.

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Desmond was also a frequent volunteer with the Special Olympics as well as a volunteer tutor.

Read his full obituary by clicking here.

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