Lynnfield Obituaries

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…

An avid sports fan enjoyed the outdoors

NATICK — Neil Richard Podolsky, 75, of Natick and a former longtime Wakefield resident, died on Nov. 7, 2022 at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Everett on Dec. 21, 1946, he was the son of the late Abram…

Accomplished painter loved spending time with family and friends

PEABODY — Virginia “Ginny” Margaret (Dalton) Dodwell, 93, of Peabody, passed away on Nov. 10, 2022, with her family by her side.

She was born to the late Hubert David Dalton and Germaine Yvonne (Lalonde) Dalton, Aug. 27, 1929, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She…

Loved to travel and attend grandchildren’s athletic activities

WAKEFIELD — George Robertson, of Wakefield, died on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the Melrose-Wakefield Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Medford on Oct. 1, 1929, and was the son of the late George J. and Viola (Hussy) Robertson. George grew up…

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother

LYNNFIELD — Helen May (Elo) Munroe, 88, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022 at the Atrium Dementia facility Danvers where she resided this past year.

Helen was predeceased by her son Michael in 1990, her infant son George, and her sister Elsie Baldi. Her…