Lynnfield Obituaries

Always interested in new places and cultures, had backpacked through Europe

Published April 17, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Marilyn M. (Mottolo) Whittier, 69, a longtime resident of Lynnfield and Dennis, passed away peacefully with her family and friends by her side on Monday, April 8, 2019. 

Marilyn was born on October 14, 1949, and was one…

Faith, joy, warmth and grace will be her legacy

Published April 10, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Cecelia Cagnina, a long-time resident of Lynnfield and current resident of Middleton, passed in peace surrounded by her loved ones, and went on to be with the Lord on April 3, 2019.  

Cecelia was born in Boston and was the loving…

A dynamic art gallery entrepreneur

Published April 10, 2019

WOBURN — In the loving company of her immediate family, Marilyn Caulfield, 84, died of late-stage complications of Alzheimer’s disease in Woburn on April 4, 2019.

Born to Ivadelle and Leon Le Blanc in Swampscott on June 17, 1934, Marilyn embodied the spirit of a verse…

Active in the Lynnfield community

Published April 3, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Edith C. Wendt, 94, a longtime Lynnfield resident, died Sunday, March 3, 2019 at her residence.

Born in Lynn on May 15, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Thomas F. and Hetti M. (Wade) Charlton.

Mrs. Wendt was raised in Saugus and was…

Enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and Aruba

Published April 3, 2019

WAKEFIELD — Nancy E. Douglas, 64, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Chelsea Jewish Nursing Home after a period of failing health.

Born in Everett on January 12, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Helen…

Worked for Hunt’s Photo, dedicated sports fan

Published March 27, 2019

LYNNFIELD — John P. Duggan Jr., 76, a longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his home.

Born in Concord on September 27, 1942, John was one of three children of the late…

WWII veteran worked as GE engineer

Published March 20, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Michael J. Tomich, 96, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2019.

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late John M. Tomich and Mary (Chantala) Tomich, immigrants from Eastern Europe looking for a better life for their children.…

Enjoyed summers at Wingaersheek Beach

Published March 13, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Mary Barbara Logan, 79, a longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital.

Born in Cambridge on November 24, 1939, she was the daughter of the late August and Augusta (Vey) Siegel.

Barbara was…

Published March 6, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Richard Rossi, 65, of Lynnfield, formerly of Revere, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2019 after fighting a long courageous battle with ALS.

He was the cherished son of Elena (Picardi) Rossi, and the late Henry Rossi. He was the loving brother of Lorraine Drapek of Danvers; Ron Rossi…

Avid tennis player

Published March 6, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Theresa DeRosa, 88, of Lynnfield died Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Danvers.

Born in Malden on October 13, 1930 and was the daughter of the late Caesar and Josephine (DeVellis) Thomas.

She was raised in Revere and was a graduate of Revere High School and had been…

Member of the Lynnfield Senior Center

Published February 27, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Edith P. (Salvatore) Graf, 99, passed following a long illness on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2019 at Rosewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Peabody.

Born and raised in Chelsea, she was a 1936 alumna of Chelsea High School and then continued on to Massachusetts College…

Traveled to 47 countries

Published February 20, 2019

LYNNFIELD — Pearl Mae Allen, 87, of Lynnfield, died on February 9, 2019 at her home.

Born in Peabody on November 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late John and Gloria (Nunes) Bullerwell.

Pearl was a tireless traveler throughout her life, constantly curious about all of…