Lynnfield Obituaries

Loved visiting family, traveling

LYNNFIELD — Carolyn M. Rourke, 85, of Lynnfield, died on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023 at the Pilgrim Rehabilitation Center in Peabody.

Born in Arlington on Dec. 14, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jesse A. and Margaret (Erickson) Cunha.

Mrs. Rourke was raised in Wakefield and was a…

Dedicated family man; supporter of Lynnfield athletics

LYNNFIELD — James Robert “Bob” Cochrane Jr., 80, of Lynnfield, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Bob was the son of the late Doris Paine Cochrane and James Robert Cochrane Sr. He was the husband of the late Vicki Cochrane of Lynnfield. He was the father…

Loved nature, science and traveling

LYNNFIELD — A longtime resident and community volunteer of Lynnfield, David W. Melendy passed away surrounded by his loved ones in the peaceful surroundings of his Lynnfield home on Tuesday, December 20. He was 78 years of age.

Born and raised in Melrose, he was the beloved son of…

Served as town counsel for close to 40 years

BROOKLINE — Sherman Peter Gorshel, 89, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 5, 2022.

Peter was born on Dec. 8, 1932, and was a former Malden, Lynnfield and Middleton resident. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Sylvia (Stopper), of 61 years. Peter’s daughter Donna (Temima) Cohen and…

Dedicated to family, friends and community service

PEABODY — Evelyn Round, 97, formerly of Wakefield and Lynnfield, died on Monday, Dec. 5, 2022 at Brooksby Village Continuing Care in Peabody.

She was born in Brooklyn, New York on Dec. 20, 1924, and was the daughter of the late John and Henrietta (Lamp) Ferguson.

Evelyn was…

One of a kind woman who loved spending time with family

LYNNFIELD — Judith L. (Lawrence) Kentenjian, 86, a resident of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Dec. 7, 2022, at the Kaplan Hospice House.

Judy leaves her beloved husband of 65 years, Richard “Dick” Kentenjian.  She was the loving mother of…

Loving mother was dedicated to family, friends

LYNNFIELD — Sharla Jean (Caico) Sieve, a kind, beautiful and giving soul, born on Aug. 24, 1973, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 7, 2022.

She passed gracefully and too soon after a fearless and tenacious battle with cancer. Sharla faced her journey as she did all…

Beloved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin

WAKEFIELD — Susan E. Welsh, 58, of Wakefield, died on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 at her home.

She was born in Seattle, Washington on March 26, 1964, and was the daughter of the late Dr. Kenneth S. and Sarah E. (Wiley) Welsh.

Susan was raised in Lynnfield and…

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…