Jeff Wyman of Concord, MA, died peacefully in his home, after a brief illness, with his soul mate and life partner of 21 years, Karen Cain, at his side. Jeff was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on November 11, 1953 and has been a resident of Massachusetts since his high school years in the early 1970s. Prior to residing in Massachusetts, Jeff and his family lived on US Air Force bases along the east coast, moving every few years as his father's duty assignments in the USAF changed.

Jeff graduated from Berklee College of Music in 1976 with a degree in music composition, Jeff was an accomplished musician and composer. Two original compositions were published by Mel Bay Publications in a 2006 compilation, Master Anthology of New Classic Guitar Solos featuring works of "21 outstanding modern composers." In 2010, Jeff's transcriptions of J.S. Bach's 15 (two-part) Inventions Edited for Solo Guitar, was published. Jeff often titled himself as an "Amateur Bach Scholar," with a lifetime of studying, playing, and transcribing numerous works by J.S. Bach. For decades Jeff taught guitar at Lexington Music and Belmont Music. An accomplished classical guitarist, Jeff performed in many venues and special events, including a BSO event, art shows, museums, and private events. Jeff was a member of the Boston Classical Guitar Society, and attended the monthly performance parties held at members' houses for many years. He always enjoyed the friendship, camaraderie, and discussions in the intimate, supportive company of his BCGS peers. In addition to classical guitar, he was an accomplished rock and blues guitarist playing in and around the Boston area, including a recent concert of the Old Boots Band at the Berklee Performance Center in August of this year.

Jeff is the son of the late Elsie (Vincent) and Myron "Mike" Wyman, of Pensacola, Florida. In addition to his partner and step-son, Jack Cain, Jeff is survived by his dear sister, Stephanie Wyman Burke and her husband, Michael, of Pensacola, Florida, his brother, M. Scott Wyman and his wife, Michelle, of Rincon, Georgia, his musical partner and dear friend of 45 years, Robin Stone, of Waltham, MA, and several nieces and nephews.

Jeff was a kind and gentle soul, and a mentor to so many. He was an avid reader with an extensive book collection; he loved biking - especially in Rockport or on Cape Cod; and he was a doting partner. He was generous above and beyond his modest means. On occasion he would hand a guitar to a young student, saying, "Here. Take this one home and practice until you get your own," One friend made the comment upon hearing of Jeff's passing, "I'll never forget what he did for me. I've been playing 40 years and in 3 he has made me at least twice as good as I was. What a good, pure soul he was. May Bach's angels greet him with heavenly music."

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to visit on Friday, December 13th from 9 to 10:30 AM at the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main Street, Medford, followed by a funeral Mass celebrated at the Grace Episcopal Church, 160 High Street, Medford, at 11 AM. Burial services will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jeff's name to the Boston Music Project, P.O. Box 180772, Boston 02118 (bostonmusicproject.org).