Lynnfield Obituaries

Served on Personnel Board, worked in human resources

LYNNFIELD — David G. Burns, 91, of Lynnfield, died peacefully on Friday, July 22, 2022 after a long and happy life.

He was born in Everett on May 18, 1931, and was the son of the late Dr. James F. Burns and Dorothy (O’Brien) Burns.

David graduated…

Always smiling, always present, and known for his larger than life personality

LYNNFIELD — Edward John “Eddie” LaSpina, age 59, of Lynnfield, formerly of Wakefield, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 9, 2022.

He was born in Melrose on September 5, 1962 and was the son of the late John and Theresa (Meuse) LaSpina.

Eddie was born…

Loved going to York beach and spending time with family

LYNNFIELD — Josephine A. (Buttimer) Keating, 80, of Lynnfield, formerly of Melrose, passed away suddenly and peacefully with family and friends by her side on June 29, 2022.

Josephine was born in Cambridge on March 5, 1942 to the late John and Josephine (Keohane) Buttimer…

Loved creating memories with her family

LYNNFIELD — Kathy (Coughlin) Aylward, 70, of Lynnfield and Fort Myers, Fla., passed away peacefully surrounded by family, on Saturday, June 19, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Kathy’s husband and high school sweetheart, Thomas Aylward, with whom she was set to celebrate 51 years of marriage this…

Had a zest for life who greeted everyone with a big smile and hug

PEABODY — Roselyn Listernick, 90, of Peabody, formerly of Lynnfield and Middleton, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on June 17, 2022.

Born in Cambridge on June 4, 1932 to the late Rev. Dr. John M. Ratcliff (Dean of…

Engineer was a dedicated family man

LYNNFIELD — George F. Weickert Jr., 86, of Lynnfield, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022 at the Sawtelle Family Hospice House in Reading.

Born in Hamilton, Ohio on Aug. 21, 1935, George was one of four children of the late George F. and Catherine Rigling Weickert…

USAF veteran, retired newspaper ad salesman and family man

SAUGUS — Robert Wlodyka, 75, of Saugus, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 21, 2022. He was the loving husband of Barbara (Tedder) Wlodyka, with whom he shared 45 years of marriage. Born on June 9, 1946 and raised in Lawrence, he was the son…

Former pastor of St. Maria Goretti and OLA churches

WOBURN — The Rev. Thomas J. Powers passed away peacefully on Friday, May 20, 2022 with his beloved family at his side. He left us on the 27th anniversary of his ordination to the Catholic priesthood. He had served in Woburn as pastor of St. Barbara…

Loved his family, visiting York, Maine

LYNNFIELD — John James Bossi Sr., 70, of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on April 25, 2022.

Born and raised in Somerville, John was the son of the late Guido “James” and Sara (Carrozza) Bossi. John was a loving brother to Pauline Lampropoulos and her…

A loving family man who had a quick wit and an outgoing personality

LYNNFIELD — Alan Vincent Zdanwich, age 77, of Lynnfield, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, comforted by his loving wife and family, at 7:08 p.m., on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Alan is survived by Jean M. (Gauthier) Zdanwich…

A devoted mother who was a lifelong lover of art

WAKEFIELD — Jean M. (Comeau) Tropeano, 82, a longtime Wakefield resident, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at MelroseWakefield Hospital.

Born in Boston on Jan. 5, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph D. and Doris I. (Widtfeldt) Comeau.

Jean was raised…

Loved the family St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

WAKEFIELD — Carolyn G. Sullivan, 82, of Wakefield passed away peacefully Sunday, April 24, 2022 at her residence.

Born in Malden on Sept. 8, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Francis and Gertrude C. (Sullivan) Mooney.

Mrs. Sullivan was raised in Malden and was a…