Lynnfield Obituaries

Enjoyed a good meal, his Corvette and motorcycle

Published September 11, 2019

LYNNFIELD — George Robert Mitchell, 78, of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere and Naples, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019 at the Kaplan Hospice House in Danvers.

He was the devoted husband of Judith A. “Judy” (Tracia) Mitchell for 33 years. He…

Avid photographer who enjoyed air shows

Published September 11, 2019

WILMINGTON — William A. Galvin Jr., 89, formerly of Lynn and Saugus, died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2019 at the Care One Wilmington, where he had received excellent care.

Born in Lynn on August 23, 1929, he was the son of the late Dr. William…

Owner and president of Torf Funeral Service in Chelsea

Published September 11, 2019

CHELSEA — Deborah Torf Golden, 75, owner and president of Torf Funeral Service, Chelsea, of Westchester, New York and formerly of Brookline, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019.

She was the devoted daughter of Hyman J. and Lee (Greenberg) Torf.…

Village Pharmacy co-owner

Published September 4, 2019

NORWOOD — Brian Albert Ambrefe of Norwood, formerly a resident of Wenham, Groveland and Boxford, the youngest child of the late Lillian (Anderson) and Albert Ambrefe, passed unexpectedly on Aug. 23, 2019.

Brian was one of four children raised in Wenham. He was a graduate of St. John’s…

A passionate teacher

Published September 4, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Felice M. (Taylor) Glennon, 82, of Lynnfield, and formerly of Melrose, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2019 at Sunrise of Lynnfield.

Born in Fall River on March 8, 1937, Felice was one of two children of the late Harold J. and Alice M. (O’Brian)…

Enjoyed attending opera, ballet and theater

Published August 28, 2019

CAMBRIDGE — Ann Wadden Bolger of Cambridge, formerly of Groton, passed away peacefully on Aug. 26, 2019 surrounded by her children and grandchildren.

Ann was a brilliant, strong, selfless and caring woman who wished to be remembered most as a loving mother of five and…

Veteran served in World War II

Published August 28, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Roy E. Orrall, 92, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and formerly of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Roy was born in Winthrop on June 12, 1927, and was one of four…

Had a love of sports

Published August 28, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Robert Carl Colucci, 62, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, passed away on Aug. 23, 2019 following complications from surgery.

Born at Lynn Hospital on December 16, 1956, he was the son of the late Carl Colucci and Lillian “Queenie” Blangio Colucci, former owners of Circle…

U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam War

Published August 21, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Owen J. McGarrahan Jr., 77, a longtime resident of Lynnfield, died Monday, Aug. 19, 2019 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.

Born in Boston on Dec. 3, 1941, he was the son of the late Owen J. McGarrahan, Sr. and Ellen (Golden)…

Avid reader, lover of coffee ice cream and Red Sox fan

Published August 14, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Martha Francis Barbas, 89, peacefully departed to heaven on Aug. 7, 2019, surrounded by loved ones. Her firm belief in God and her devotion to Jesus Christ supported her throughout her life, ultimately giving her peace – the one…

North Reading youth hockey coach for many years

Published August 14, 2019

NORTH READING — Paul E. Buckley, 60, of North Reading, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019.

Paul was the beloved husband of Lisa (Lachiana) Buckley and the devoted father of Jeremy, Sean, Liam, Timothy and Audrey Buckley of North Reading. He was…

U.S. Air Force veteran worked in sales

Published August 7, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Patrick J. “Jake” Caven, 77, of Wakefield, died on Monday, July 29, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Somerville in 1942, he was the son of the late Patrick W. and Hannah (Daly) Caven.

Pat lived by one rule…