Lynnfield Obituaries

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…

Accomplished pianist enjoyed skiing and boating

LYNNFIELD — Janet Evans Riester, 91, of Lynnfield, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025.

Born in Winchester, Janet was the daughter of the late Harvey Bolles Evans and Arlene (Woodman) Evans. She grew up in Wakefield and often spent her summers at Crow Island on Little Sebago Lake in…

U.S. Navy veteran served as DPW assistant director

LYNNFIELD — Leonard L. Lilley Jr. 77, a well-loved longtime Lynnfield resident, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Oct. 8, 2025.

He was born in Winchester on July 8, 1948, and was the son of the late Leonard and Thelma (Hanright…