Lynnfield Obituaries

The quintessential caretaker who had a gift for making others feel special

NORTH READING — Bernadette J. (Correlle) Sorrenti, 78, of North Reading, died on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Beverly Hospital, after a gallant and excruciating struggle with kidney disease.

Born in Stoneham, Mass. on August 20, 1947, she was the daughter of the…

Valued his family and sharing his enthusiasm for cars, boats, motorcycles and snowmobiles with them

LYNNFIELD — Albert Joseph Caproni, 85, died peacefully at home on February 23, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Karin L. Caproni (Anderson) who predeceased him in 2022, and they lived together in North Reading, Massachusetts for all their…

Korean War veteran worked as architect/homebuilder

LYNNFIELD — Well-known architect and builder Roger Harris, 95, passed away on Jan. 17, 2026 after a brief illness. 

Roger was  a nearly 50-year resident of Boxford and a 20-year resident of Lynnfield. He and his partner and cousin Charlie Wills ran Charles B. Wills & Co. for 70…

ATLANTA, Ga. — Wayne Wilmont Corson, 85, born on Aug. 20, 1940 in Lynn, formerly of Lynnfield and Bluffton, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Wayne was a respected figure in his community and a beloved family man, known for his intelligence, loyalty, kindness and loving nature.

Wayne graduated…

Loving wife, caring friend, devoted daughter and loving sister

NORTH READING — Julie E. (LaCoste) Di Meo, 59, of North Reading and formerly of Lynnfield, died unexpectedly on Friday, January 15, 2026.

Born in Melrose, Mass. on July 1, 1966, she was the daughter of the late Richard C. and Virginia E. (Stephan) LaCoste.

Julie was…

Popular longtime teacher in Lynnfield schools

SAUGUS — Robert H. Simmons of Saugus, 83, formerly of Stoneham, passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Monday, January 12.

Born on Sunday, October 11, 1942 in Wilmington, Delaware, Robert was the loving son of the late Homer Clay Simmons and Marguerite…

Wonderful cook, loved to dance

LYNNFIELD — Alberta P. (Parisi) McMahon, 101, of Lynnfield, entered into eternal rest on Dec. 29, 2025 with her family by her side.

Born on Feb. 1, 1924 in Chelsea, she was the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Josephine (Ferullo) Parisi. Alberta was raised in Revere and graduated…

Educator loved his family, cooking

LYNNFIELD — Robert (“Bob”) A. Carbone, 83, of Lynnfield, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025 after a brief battle with cancer.

Bob was the beloved husband of Judith (Rose) Carbone, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. He was born in Boston on Sept. 21, 1942, and was…

His family matter most

LYNNFIELD — Surrounded by the love of his family, James Roy “Jim” Bartlett passed away on December 8 at the age of 81 leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a legacy of kindness. He was born on August 18, 1944 in Boston to Roy Bartlett and Margaret (McCarthy) Bartlett. He…

Loved antiques, sewing and her garden

NORTH ANDOVER — Hope I. Nutter, age 86, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 22 at her residence in North Andover.

Born June 18, 1939 in Waltham, she was the daughter of the late Francis B. and Alice M. (Gallagher) Carleton. Hope was a graduate of…

Adoring mother and joyful grandmother

RYE, N.H. — Laura Kelly, 83, Rye, New Hampshire, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at her home in Rye, New Hampshire.

Laura was born in Queens, New York, and was the daughter of the late Anthony and Adele (Mannerini) Renna. She was first and foremost…