Lynnfield Obituaries

Devoted husband and father who served during the Korean conflict

Published June 23, 2021

ORMAND BEACH, Fla. — Roland W. Michaud, 89, a pioneering radar engineer during the Cold War and a devoted husband and father of seven, died on Nov. 6, 2020 at his second home in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Roland made Massachusetts his home…

Loved spending time with family

Published June 23, 2021

MELROSE — Teresa A. (Gilmartin) Leary, 94, passed away on June 13, 2021.

Teresa was born in Melrose on April 23, 1927 to the late John and Delia (Gill) Gilmartin. She was raised in Melrose, graduated from St. Mary’s Grammar School and St. Mary’s High School…

Known for her outgoing personality and warm infectious smile

Published June 16, 2021

MEREDITH, N.H. — Hasmig “Meg” Gulezian, 94, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away from complications resulting from a fall on Tuesday June 8, 2021, at Concord Hospital-Laconia.

Meg was born on July 29, 1926 in Boston. She and her husband, Barkey, owned Lynnfield…

Avid golfer lived a full and successful life with his family and friends

Published June 9, 2021

NAPLES, Fla. — Richard (Dick) Shea, 84, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Melrose and Osterville, Massachusetts, passed away on May 26, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family, due to complications with Parkinson’s Disease.

Dick is survived by his…

Known for her sense of humor and rapier wit

Published June 2, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Gloria F. Hennessey, nee Hathaway, 79, a nearly 60-year resident of Lynnfield passed away quietly at her home on May 19, 2021.

Born in Lynn, she was the daughter of Worton B. and Eileen F. Hathaway and was Worton M. Hathaway’s…

A loving mother, grandmother and loyal friend who always saw the good in people

Published May 19, 2021

MELROSE — Barbara (Butler) Stone, 87, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
She was the beloved wife of the late Robert J.W. Stone, with whom she…

Decorated WWII veteran, physicist for Army Nuclear Weapons Dept.

Published May 12, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Leonard P. Grady, 94, of Lynnfield, died on Friday, May 7, 2021 at the Brudnick Center in Peabody.

He was born in Somerville on September 1, 1926 and was the son of the late Alexander and Elizabeth (Brignoli) Grady.

Leonard…

Former Northrup Associates Real Estate firm owner

Published May 5, 2021

DANVERS — John B. Kennedy Jr., 84, of Danvers, formerly of Lynnfield, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2021 at Brightview Senior Living in Danvers.

John was born in Boston on Nov. 10, 1936. He was the son of the late John B. Kennedy…

Avid collector of vintage dolls and enjoyed gardening

Published April 28, 2021

NORTH READING— Cynthia V. (Livingston) Dompier, 83, of Andover and formerly of North Reading, died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at the Bear Mountain Nursing Center in Reading. She was the beloved wife of the late Gordon R. Dompier.

Born in North Reading…

He had a love for adventure

Published April 21, 2021

READING — Edward J. Wagner Jr., 58, of Reading and formerly of North Reading, died at his home on Friday, April 16, 2021 after a lengthy illness.

Born in Melrose on June 23, 1962, he was raised and attended public schools in North Reading. He…

Devoted member and Deacon for Lynnfield Comm. Church

Published April 7, 2021

LYNNFIELD — Aleta A. Black, 92, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2021. She would have celebrated her 93rd birthday on Sunday, April 4.

Aleta was born in Lincoln (Fredericton) New Brunswick, Canada to Leslie and Helen (Targett) Cail. She was proud to…