Lynnfield Obituaries

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Published January 1, 2020

LYNNFIELD — Ann B. (Bishop) Smith, 90, of Lynnfield died on December 21, 2019 in Chelmsford.

Ann was born in North Attleborough on May 24, 1929, and was the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Cullen) Bishop.

Ann was raised in North Attleboro, was a…

Published December 24, 2019

Always supported food and clothing drives

NORTH READING — Anita R. (Materazzo) Butler, 61, of North Reading, formerly of Medford and Cambridge, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Cambridge on November 3, 1958, she was the daughter of the late…

Published December 24, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Nicholas L. DeRosa, 87, of Lynnfield, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice Center in Reading.

Nicholas was the beloved husband of the late Nancy E. (Bemiss) DeRosa. He was the loving father of Francesca (DeRosa) Durant, Marc DeRosa and Christina DeRosa. He was the…

Enjoyed travel, mahjong, knitting and crafting

Published December 18, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Barbara Adams, 77, of Wakefield, formerly of Lynnfield and Malden, passed away on Dec. 9, 2019.

Barbara was the devoted wife of the late Daniel Weiner. She is survived by her loving daughter Lori and her husband Rick Michaud; her cherished sister Diane…

Retired general surgeon

Published December 18, 2019

LYNN — Dr. Thomas F. O’Leary Jr., 89, entered into rest on Dec. 7, 2019. His wife Sheila, and forever love, was at his side with his family in attendance.

He was the eldest son of Thomas F. O’Leary Sr. and Mary B (Gore) O’Leary of Roslindale. His…

Published December 18, 2019

U.S. Navy veteran, owned several Dunkin’ Donuts franchises

LYNNFIELD — Gioacchino “Jack” Francis Rizzo, 85, of Lynnfield and Rockport, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was the beloved husband of Deanna (Cantarano) Rizzo, with whom he shared almost 50 years of marriage.…

Talented singer and musician

Published December 18, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Joseph F. Distefano Jr., 66, of Lynnfield, passed to the Lord peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at the Rosewood Nursing and Rehab Center, Peabody, surrounded by his family a day short of his sixty-seventh birthday.

He was the loving husband of Anne (Turner) Distefano…

Quiet demeanor belied her sharp wit

Published December 11, 2019

YORK, Maine — Deborah J. Cantwell, 63, of Wellington Avenue, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at her beloved beach house in York Beach, Maine surrounded by family and friends.

She was born March 13, 1956 in Medford to the late Bernard P. and…

Enjoyed sumptuous Sunday dinners

Published December 11, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Lois Arlene Christopher, 92, passed away peacefully joining her beloved husband, Earl, in eternal life on December 8, 2019. She was born on May 3, 1927 in Tisbury to the late Laura (Hinckley) and Howard Powell, and was the granddaughter of Hebert N. and May Hinckley…

U.S. Army veteran, active supporter of the Masons

Published December 4, 2019

MELROSE — William J. Dias, 81, longtime resident of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Lahey Hospital and Medical Center.

Born in Cambridge on November 24, 1938, William was one of six children of the late Edward J. Dias…

U.S. Navy veteran served in World War II

Published November 27, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Chester Eliot Nightingale, 92, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at the Sawtelle Hospice House with his wife of 63 years, Peggy Golding Nightingale, at his side.

Chet was born in Boston, and was the youngest son of Professor W.E. Nightingale and…

U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II

Published November 20, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Francis A. Sousa, 95, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died on Veterans’ Day, Monday, Nov. 11, 2019, at his residence.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Nov. 22, 1923, he was the son of the late Francis M. and Lillian (Faucon) Sousa.…