Lynnfield Obituaries

Loving wife and mother with an enthusiastic personality and smile

LYNNFIELD — Marian Orfeo, 68, passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day after a three-year journey with ovarian cancer. She leaves behind her dear and devoted husband, Frank Scott, and beloved son, Christopher.

Marian achieved considerable professional success from her humble beginnings growing up in…

A loving father and grandfather

SAUGUS  — John (Jack) Anthony Spadafora Sr., 78, of Saugus, died on Nov. 10, 2022 while surrounded by his family.

Jack was born in Chelsea, and was the loving son of the late Joseph and Eveyln Spadafora. He was educated in the Malden and Melrose school systems. He…

A sweet and gentle soul who loved spending time with family

LYNNFIELD — Frances E. (Smith) Lacey, 97, a resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 at a Lynnfield health care facility.

Frances was born in Dorchester on July 15, 1925, and was the only child of the late Howard and…

An avid sports fan enjoyed the outdoors

NATICK — Neil Richard Podolsky, 75, of Natick and a former longtime Wakefield resident, died on Nov. 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Everett on Dec. 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Abram…

Accomplished painter loved spending time with family and friends

PEABODY — Virginia “Ginny” Margaret (Dalton) Dodwell, 93, of Peabody, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Hubert David Dalton and Germaine Yvonne (Lalonde) Dalton, Aug. 27, 1929, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She…

Loved to travel and attend grandchildren’s athletic activities

WAKEFIELD — George Robertson, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Medford on Oct. 1, 1929, and was the son of the late George J. and Viola (Hussy) Robertson. George grew up…

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother

LYNNFIELD — Helen May (Elo) Munroe, 88, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at the Atrium Dementia facility Danvers where she resided this past year.

Helen was predeceased by her son Michael in 1990, her infant son George, and her sister Elsie Baldi. Her…

Loved his family, ice cream, skiing and waterskiing

LYNNFIELD — Ralph T. Perkins Jr. (Peter), 87, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2022.

He joyfully celebrated his 87th birthday on Halloween with two flavors of ice cream while surrounded by his wife, children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Ralph was born in Winchester to Ralph…

Retired professional dancer with a kind and generous heart

LYNNFIELD — Robin J. (Adair) Mandile, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.

Robin was the beloved wife of 51 years of the late Thomas Michael Mandile Jr. Robin is survived by those whom she considered her…

Enjoyed traveling, camping and listening to music

LYNNFIELD — Ruth Ann Ringer, 57, of Lynnfield, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn, Ruth Ann was the daughter of Terence and Carol (MacDaniel) Ringer of Lynnfield. Ruth Ann attended the SEEM Collaborative, Morgan Memorial Goodwill, The Shore Collaborative and…

Retired dentist who was a sports enthusiast

WINTHROP — Robert E. Corvi, 84, a retired dentist, passed away in Winthrop on Oct. 19, 2022.

Dr. Corvi was raised in East Boston, had a dental practice in East Boston and lived in Stoneham for many years.

Bob was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching the Red…

Avid golfer possessed an industrious spirit

LYNNFIELD — Longtime Lynnfield resident Lee Sausele, 99, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

She and her beloved husband, George J.H. Sausele, raised their family at 15 Apple Hill Lane, a home they cherished for 48 years.

Lee was born Murielene Elizabeth Dorsey in Fayette…