Lynnfield Obituaries

A loving mother, grandmother and loyal friend who always saw the good in people

Published May 19, 2021

MELROSE — Barbara (Butler) Stone, 87, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J.W. Stone, with whom she…

Decorated WWII veteran, physicist for Army Nuclear Weapons Dept.

Published May 12, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Leonard P. Grady, 94, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Brudnick Center in Peabody.

He was born in Somerville on September 1, 1926 and was the son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Brignoli) Grady.

Leonard…

Former Northrup Associates Real Estate firm owner

Published May 5, 2021

DANVERS — John B. Kennedy Jr., 84, of Danvers, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at Brightview Senior Living in Danvers.

John was born in Boston on Nov. 10, 1936. He was the son of the late John B. Kennedy…

Avid collector of vintage dolls and enjoyed gardening

Published April 28, 2021

NORTH READING— Cynthia V. (Livingston) Dompier, 83, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the Bear Mountain Nursing Center in Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Dompier.

Born in North Reading…

He had a love for adventure

Published April 21, 2021

READING — Edward J. Wagner Jr., 58, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose on June 23, 1962, he was raised and attended public schools in North Reading. He…

Devoted member and Deacon for Lynnfield Comm. Church

Published April 7, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Aleta A. Black, 92, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021. She would have celebrated her 93rd birthday on Sunday, April 4.

Aleta was born in Lincoln (Fredericton) New Brunswick, Canada to Leslie and Helen (Targett) Cail. She was proud to…

Korean War Air Force Veteran

Published April 7, 2021

CONWAY, N.H. — Arthur R. DeRosa, 90, of Center Conway, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, April 3 at his residence in Center Conway surrounded by family.

Born in Everett on December 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Angelo A. and…

Worked for Potter Drug, enjoyed vacationing on Marco Island 

Published April 7, 2021

WAKEFIELD — Lorraine A. Donovan, 93, of Wakefield, formerly of Lynnfield and Stoneham, died Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Brightview Senior Living in Wakefield.

Born in Medford on May 12, 1927, she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian…

Worked in footwear industry, loved her family

Published March 31, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Donna (St. Pierre) Sheehan, 67, of Lynnfield, died on Saturday, March, 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family after a year-and-a-half long battle with ALS.

Donna was born on June 5, 1953 in Salem, Massachusetts, and was the daughter of…

Enjoyed target shooting and sports cars

Published March 17, 2021

HAVERHILL — Richard Giarrusso Sr., 85, of Haverhill and formerly of Sandown, New Hampshire, passed away on March 6, 2021 at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill.

He was born in Lynn on April 10, 1935, and was the son of the late Michael and…

Registered nurse known for her compassion

Published February 17, 2021

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME — Lorraine Ann Dolbeare, (Gerry) 88, of Kennebunkport, ME passed away peacefully on Feb 7, 2021 surrounded by loving family.

Born in Winchester to Frederick and Josephine Gerry on March 8, 1932, and graduating from Wakefield High School in 1950, Lorraine fulfilled her…