Lynnfield Obituaries

Loved his family, ice cream, skiing and waterskiing

LYNNFIELD — Ralph T. Perkins Jr. (Peter), 87, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Nov. 4, 2022.

He joyfully celebrated his 87th birthday on Halloween with two flavors of ice cream while surrounded by his wife, children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren.

Ralph was born in Winchester to Ralph…

Retired professional dancer with a kind and generous heart

LYNNFIELD — Robin J. (Adair) Mandile, 81, passed away peacefully on Nov. 6, 2022 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.

Robin was the beloved wife of 51 years of the late Thomas Michael Mandile Jr. Robin is survived by those whom she considered her…

Enjoyed traveling, camping and listening to music

LYNNFIELD — Ruth Ann Ringer, 57, of Lynnfield, died on Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lynn, Ruth Ann was the daughter of Terence and Carol (MacDaniel) Ringer of Lynnfield. Ruth Ann attended the SEEM Collaborative, Morgan Memorial Goodwill, The Shore Collaborative and…

Retired dentist who was a sports enthusiast

WINTHROP — Robert E. Corvi, 84, a retired dentist, passed away in Winthrop on Oct. 19, 2022.

Dr. Corvi was raised in East Boston, had a dental practice in East Boston and lived in Stoneham for many years.

Bob was a sports enthusiast who enjoyed watching the Red…

Avid golfer possessed an industrious spirit

LYNNFIELD — Longtime Lynnfield resident Lee Sausele, 99, peacefully passed away on June 23, 2022, in Washington, D.C.

She and her beloved husband, George J.H. Sausele, raised their family at 15 Apple Hill Lane, a home they cherished for 48 years.

Lee was born Murielene Elizabeth Dorsey in Fayette…

Relished time with her family, reading and traveling

NATICK — Kathleen Claire (McCarthy) Gagnon, 85, of Natick, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2022.

Born in Lynn to Helen (Rooney) and Charles McCarthy, Kay attended St. Joseph Elementary and graduated from St. Mary’s High School with her beloved Class of 1955. She…

Loved to spend time at her cabin skiing and hiking

WAKEFIELD — Charlotte R. Lane, 90, of Wakefield, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

Born in Lynn on June 2, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice (Bryant) Briggs.

Charlotte was a graduate of Lynn English High School, Class of…

Relished time with her family, reading and traveling

NATICK — Kathleen Claire Gagnon (McCarthy) of Natick, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on October 23 at the age of 85.

Born in Lynn to Helen (Rooney) and Charles McCarthy, Kay attended St. Joseph Elementary and graduated from St. Mary’s High School with her beloved class…

Retired State Police detective

LYNNFIELD — George R. “Mac” McCarthy, 89, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, October 14, 2022.

He was the beloved husband for 64 years of the late Janice (Russell) McCarthy. He was the dear father of Diane Carey and her husband, Bruce, of Andover; Dawn of Lynnfield; and George Jr., and his…

Spent his life passionately devoted to missionary work

LYNNFIELD — Edward L. South, age 82, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully, September 20, 2022, surrounded by family after a sudden illness. He is predeceased by his cherished wife, Irma (Poor) South, with whom he shared 52 years of happy marriage, and his older brother, Robert South…

Recording artist and children’s TV performer who recorded more than 30 songs

LYNNFIELD — Recording artist and children’s television performer Judy Valentine (Berkal), 99, a well-known personality from the Golden Age of Television in Greater Boston, passed away on Aug. 26, 2022.

Born Norma Baker in Boston in 1923, Judy lived with her family in…